Winter 2014 - The Stratford General Hospital Foundation

Winter 2014
“A million thanks!” says surgeon Marcie McCune to donors whose support of
the Spring mail-out helped purchase the Neoprobe, a state-of-the-art gamma
probe used in both breast cancer and melanoma surgery. Used several times
each week by five general surgeons and two plastic surgeons, this newer,
upgraded model is very sensitive and specific – allowing surgeons to harvest
only the exact lymph nodes they need; leaving the healthy ones behind.
“Your support means patients need much less invasive procedures for us to
get the critical lymph node info required,” says Dr. McCune.
“The Faxitron improves our efficiency and decreases the
time needed to determine the adequacy of a specimen.
We are thrilled to be able to offer this service to our
patients needing biopsies,” says Irene Simons, Senior
Mammography technician and co-coordinator of the Breast
Assessment Centre. Irene along with Andria Iacovella
Faxitron rep and Tania Gingerich, Mammography
technician are the first to use our new Faxitron.
Donor Generosity has Impact
in Breast Cancer Battle
Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in
Canadian women. It is estimated that 22,700 women in
Canada will be diagnosed with breast cancer and 5,100
women will die from the disease in the coming year.
It is through our donors, our hospital makes an impact
locally by ensuring we have all the equipment we need in
our diagnostic toolbox of technology to detect and battle
breast cancer.
According to Diane Smith, Medical Imaging Manager,
staying on top of our equipment needs and investing in
new technology is a constant challenge. While the value of
such vital equipment is priceless, the cost is very real. The
$150,000 Faxitron impacts our patients in many ways;
ensuring the best core biopsy samples are taken; increasing
the speed of results to the patient and by assisting surgeons
in determining clear tissue margins when tumors are
removed during breast cancer surgery.
Our Breast Assessment Centre is well equipped with a
Direct Digital Mammography unit. Our state of the art
equipment allows us to offer screening and diagnostic
mammograms and breast ultrasounds. We also have the
capability of doing Mammogram or Ultrasound guided
breast biopsies, galactograms and breast wire localizations
for the operating room. This along with our Nuclear
Medicine Sentinel Lymph Node studies makes us a full
service Breast Assessment Centre taking women or men
from screening to diagnosis to treatment as their needs arise.
HPHA has a great Breast Health Team. There are 3
dedicated, breast Radiologists and 5 certified
Mammography Technologists using a top of the line direct
digital mammography unit. We have a dedicated
Ultrasound Room for our breast patients that is staffed with
5 certified Breast Sonographers. Individuals needing
surgery can be seen by any one of the local Surgeons who
do breast surgery at SGH.
Add to that the purchase of our $3.8 million MRI with
Breast Imaging Capabilities that detects any growth
through dense breast tissue and the $50,000 Gamma probe
with sentinel node biopsy. Donor investment in our
hospital has truly made a difference.
The 10th Anniversary Open House of the Breast
Assessment Centre is set for November 21st at the Stratford
General Hospital site, an opportunity for donors and the
public to personally see how their dollars were spent.
Gong strikes a
positive note
announced John Strickland. “It has always been of great
importance to us to give back to the communities that
surround and support our business. This is just a small and
fun way we can show our appreciation. We hope that this
Celebration Gong will put smiles on the faces of many at
Stratford General Hospital,” he added. Strickland’s have had a
great impact on our Heart & Soul campaign, as major
benefactors in the top 10% of donors to Stratford General.
L to R: Andrew Williams CEO, HPHA; Dan & Brenda Bannon,
Bannon Log Homes; Dr. Laurel Moore Chief of Medical Staff,
HPHA; Jeff & John Strickland, Strickland’s Automart
The first symbolic striking of the gong by Dr. Laurel Moore
marked the introduction of a large 4½ foot high “Healthcare
Milestone” celebration gong which gives patients, their
families and hospital staff an opportunity to tangibly celebrate
their milestones.
“We know that every day there are hundreds of lives that
feel the impact of the care we provide at HPHA. To me, the
healthcare milestone celebration gong is a tremendous way for
our patients, volunteers, hospital and medical staff to join
together, not only to celebrate our successes, but to mark a
moment of significance for our patients – be it the end of one
chapter in a life, or the beginning of a new one,” says Andrew
Williams, Chief Executive Officer, Huron Perth Healthcare
Alliance.
For Brenda Bannon, Financial Services Manager, having
the ability to celebrate a healthcare milestone is personal. “I
have watched with excitement the celebratory ringing of the
Gong on hundreds of occasions, with customers celebrating
their car purchase, with patients at the London Cancer Centre
ringing it in celebration after completing chemo or radiation
treatment and at the completion of my own breast cancer
treatments after beating the disease.”
Dr. Laurel Moore, Chief of Medical Staff for HPHA was
thrilled to be part of the first symbolic striking of our
healthcare milestone gong – a way to very publicly and loudly
celebrate some of our most meaningful and heartwarming
successes at our hospital.
“It is with great pleasure that we're able to contribute to
the celebrations and achievements of both patients and staff”
“HPHA is one of several locations that Strickland’s is
working with to bring the sounds of hope and healing and
celebrate the success of healthcare milestones. I think it’s
fabulous,” says Dr. Moore. Celebration gongs are located at the
London Cancer Centre, Brantford General Hospital and now in
Stratford. The timber gong stand was donated by Dan &
Brenda Bannon.
State-of-the-art equipment for:
- Even better patient care
- Retention & recruitment of physicians
and other healthcare professionals
- Reduction of wait times
- An increase in surgeries (hip, knee, cancer)
- Quicker diagnostic results
Your Donation COUNTS! Your Gift = Medical Equipment
100% of all medical equipment must be raised locally.
You can help give our doctors, nurses and staff the tools they need to care for those who walk through our doors.
From wheelchairs to pain pumps from surgical equipment to cardiac monitors, x-ray machines,
scopes and a faxitron – our equipment pieces range from $300 - $750,000 each.
Making A Real Impact . . . A Salute
Each donation is precious, and every donor is priceless … individuals, groups, an
Memorial Dedication
Family members, physicians, hospital staff and friends were all on
hand to celebrate and remember the life of Dr. Kent Sorsdahl
during the Naming of the Day Surgery Communication Station in
his memory.
Pictured L-R: Andrew, Madison, Larry (father) and Jane (wife)
Sorsdahl and sister Carmen Brown.
IPM Has Local Impact!
Mitchell-Logan Knights of Columbus
A special thanks to the Mitchell Logan Knights of Columbus
who over 5 years have donated $5,000 towards the Heart &
Soul Campaign (Maternal/Child Unit), the MRI and most
recently the Gamma Probe as part of the Foundation’s Spring
mailing.
L-R: Andrew Williams, HPHA CEO; Dave Vivian, Incoming Grand
Knight; Dennis O’Reilly, Past Grand Knight; Larry Cook, Trustee;
John Gaffney, Grand Knight; Louis DeDecker, Past Grand Knight.
Smile Cookies purchase
essential medical
equipment!
Thanks to Stratford Tim Hortons
owners and all those who buy SMILE
cookies. Proceed's purchased this
new ICU bed ($8,500) and a new
patient ceiling lift for E3E! The new
bed arrived on site Friday, September
19 and was delivered to the Critical
Care Unit immediately after the
photo the same day.
L to R: Marta Andrekovic, Manager
CCU & Special Services; Andrea Page
ED, SGH Foundation; Mat Cooper and
Robbin Hewitt, Tim Hortons; Cheryl
and Mark Moore, Tim Hortons;
Andrew Williams CEO, HPHA.
A big thank you to the 2013 International Plowing Match for
their support of our MRI and Heart & Soul Campaigns!
Pictured, IPM Chair Bert Vorstenbosch joins SGH Foundation ED
Andrea Page at 3 separate cheque presentations with Dianne
Josling in the one pictured. Cheques were accepted on behalf of
SGH Foundation from Cheryl Davidson, Volunteer Committee
Chair, Sheila Marshall presenting on behalf of Celebration of
Excellence Committee Chair Kathy Huxley and Dianne Josling,
Executive Committee Secretary. In all, $4,000 was directed to
SGH Foundation. $1,000 to the MRI Campaign and $3,000
toward the Optimist Clubs’ Paediatric Day Surgery Pledge. Both
Cheryl and Dianne are members of the Mitchell Optimist Club.
We can never say thank you enough!
Volunteers Make a
Real Impact!
Terry Aitcheson, Chair
of the Volunteer
Council, on behalf of
the Volunteers of
Stratford General
Hospital, presented the
Foundation with a
$72,000 "big cheque" at
the Annual General
Meeting. This
tremendous
contribution from the
Volunteers will go
towards their $100,000
pledge towards our
MRI! Hats off to our
Volunteers!!
to Our Community’s Generosity!
nd businesses building a brighter future for healthcare throughout our region.
Perth County Flying Club COPA 69 Breakfast
Chartwell Anne Hathaway BBQ
Thanks ever so much! A fabulous day at Chartwell Anne
Hathaway Retirement Residence that helped raise $817.55
for essential medical equipment while putting smiles on so
many faces! A special thanks to all involved.
A salute to the Perth County Flying Club - COPA Flight 69 for
hosting a fabulous breakfast at the Stratford Municipal Airport
raising $2,736 in support of our MRI Fund. Special thanks to
organizers Bill and Cheryl Verellen, club members, volunteers
and event supporters.
L to R: Adrienne Routly-Houle, Stan Temming CJCS and Vanessa
De Groot.
Generous Sunday Schoolers
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St. Paul’s Anglican Church Good News Jar. Daniel Bowyer
from St. Paul's Anglican Church along with his Sunday
School Class reach for the sky in celebration of the gift from
their Sunday School of $100 to the paediatric unit at
Stratford Hospital from their 'Good News Jar' ministry.
L to R: Mary McTavish, Andrea Page and Terry Aitcheson.
AGM – Jeffrey Simpson Praises Foundation
Jeffrey Simpson, The Globe and Mail’s National Affairs
columnist as keynote speaker, shared his observations and
thoughts about healthcare in the 21st century and the impact of
technology, demographics, partnerships, politics and an aging
population. He had high praise for the fundraising efforts of the
SGH Foundation and for all the donors who make a true impact
on local healthcare. He also noted that the HPHA was on the
right track with its partnerships and investments in technology.
Highlights of the AGM include: the disbursement of
$1,561,295.68 to the hospital with $425,460 towards the MRI;
$1,050,227 from Heart & Soul of which $390,253 went towards
Building Redevelopment construction; $659,974 towards
technology-- Nuclear Medicine Equipment; and the remainder
towards specific equipment and nursing/staff education. Visit
our website for a complete list, our community report and
audited financial statements.
Pictured L to R: Foundation Treasurer Debbie Reece, Executive
Director Andrea Page, Jeffrey Simpson, 2013/14 Board Chair Mary
McTavish & Board Trustee Bob Gulliford.
Donations in Honour of and in Memory of ...
The Stratford General Hospital Foundation is grateful to the family members and friends
who have made Honour and Memorial donations from May 1, 2014 to October 15, 2014.
In Honour of:
Diana McDonald
In Memory of:
Nick Aitken
Julie Ashdown
Laura Mae Bach
Christian Baker
Edward F. Bankert
Daniel “Danny” Blommaert
Justin Bradbury
Cacilie Brand
Larry Brickman
Grace Carter
Noriene Chester
Fred Cole
Paul Copeland
Annie Nancy Cowan
Jeanne Damery
Tina Dawson
Kelly-Lynn Dearden
John B. Devlin
Scott Diamond
Rose Dietrich
Albert Dobson
Ruby Doell
Fisher Duits
Elizabeth Dwyer
Franz Eckert, Sr.
Harold Eickmeyer
Ila A. Eickmeyer
Marion Eydt
Helen Farmer
Neil Leonard Ferguson
June Fink
Jean Fitzgeorge
Paul Flanagan
Betty Fluker
Don Fraser
Donald D. Fraser
Gloria Fugina
Elmer Gaul
Marion Gerber
Mary Gould
Rosina Greig
Ruth E. Hahn
May Hartsburg
Harold Hartwick
Wesley Heaman
Allan Henderson
Albert J. Herman
Mindruta Hetcou
Carl Hinz
Ruth Holloway
Betsy “Betty” Howard
Sheila Huntley
Evelyn Huras
Hilda Hyde
Frank Iacobellis
Fred Jacobs
Spencer Jeffery
Darlene Johnston
Thomas Johnston
Mary Kant
Beth Kaufman
Gunter Keller
Doug Kelly
Fred Kernahan
Mike King
Susan “Fae” Knott
Sharon Knowles
Violet Koch
Wilhelmine Krawczyk
Don Larkworthy
Gloria Lawrance
Arnold Lemoire
Laura Lewis
Ray Allen Lindensmith
Verna Lobb
Annemarie Lotz
Friedrich “Fritz” &
Annamarie Lotz
Allison Low
Jim Maloney
Steve Marcotte
Betty Masson
Jeanette McKinnon
Rose Merkel
Clarence Mitchell
Rosina Morris
Garry Muir
James Ney
Paul Nickel
Esther Nowack
Jack O'Reilly
Margaret Parkinson
Stephanie Paulen
Robert “Bob” Phillips
Dr. John Pyper
Dr. John & Olive Pyper
Kathe Riedel
Bruce Robinson
Charles Roney
Robert Ruggle, Sr.
Ronald Sandham
Ron Schnell
Rene Schoular
James Sebben
Michael Self
Grant Siegner
Douglas Simpson
Brian Smith
Laurel Smith
Dr. Kent Sorsdahl
Myrtle Steckly
Samual Steckly
Catherine Steinman
Kenneth Sutherland
John Switzer
Robert Taylor
Jean Tobin
Clifford Tosh
Lois Tsaltas
Priscilla Tuckwood
David Waller
L. Ray Waller
Margaret Walsh
Charles Weaver
Roy A. Wicke
Eileen Wickie
Ross Wilhelm
Edith Wilker
Fiona Wilkie
Doreen Williams
Agnes Yungblut
Owen Zorgdrager
YOUR DONATION COUNTS!
Please take a moment and reflect on what our community would be like without our hospital. Our health care
team has one main focus - YOU - the patient. In the last year the health care team has touched the lives of countless people and their families with their compassion,
skill and expertise. Every gift you give impacts the care we are able to provide. Your support purchases essential medical equipment - equipment we can't afford to be
without. We count on you to help us provide quality and patient-focused care. Thank you!
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