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Greetings!
Phew!
The Foundation has been incredibly -- and happily -- busy these last two weeks. Events? We had a partnership campaign launch. Then our annual signature gala. Then a gift celebration. The best part of all is that every event helps support superior healthcare at your local community hospital.
We hope you enjoy these good news stories and the photos that go along with two of them.
Kerry McLeish,
RVHSF Communications Officer |
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Reminder: new visiting hours
As of April 1, 2009, Rouge Valley Health System will shift from its current open visiting hours policy to standard visiting hours. The revised visiting hours will be from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., and will include a two-visitors-at-a-time policy. In the Emergency Departments, only one visitor per patient will be allowed. MORE |
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 Paint the Town Rouge gala nets over $100K to purchase life-saving cardiac equipment
Resplendently decorated in luxurious fabrics and flowers, the Liberty Grand offered old-world elegance for revelers attending the Rouge Valley Health System Foundation's Paint the Town Rouge gala on Friday, March 27, 2009. MORE
Photos from the celebration with true heart can be viewed online on our Photo Gallery.
MC Farley Flex and Gala Chair Judith Barker paint the town rouge.
Photo by Kerry McLeish |
 Doctors donate $150K Gamma Camera
Cardiac patients at Rouge Valley Health System are benefitting from the donation of a $150,000 state-of-the-art gamma camera to the Cardiac Care Program at Rouge Valley Health System. The camera was generously donated by three cardiac physician leaders at Rouge Valley -- Dr. Joe Ricci, Dr. Saleem Kassam and Dr. Ashok Mukherjee -- along with Don Patel, all of whom co-own CorCare. MORE
Photo by Akilah Dressekie |
 Town of Ajax second gift helps RVAP in the fight against cancerRouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital campus has received state-of-the-art Sentinel Node Biopsy equipment as a gift from the Town of Ajax. On April 2, 2009, we celebrated the gift, the second piece of equipment purchased with the Town's four-year, $250,000 pledge to support the Surgery Department.
Sentinel Node Biopsy Equipment is cancer staging technology that is crucial for patient care, and utilizes minimally-invasive surgery. By putting this new equipment into use, Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hopes to increase the early detection of this disease for ideal cancer care. "The Town of Ajax is pleased to support the Rouge Valley Health System, and their commitment to purchase leading-edge medical equipment," said Ajax Mayor Steve Parish. "High quality medical care is important to our community, and it's purchases such as these that will provide Ajax residents with the healthcare they require and deserve."
Representing the Town of Ajax at the gift celebration were Mayor Parish and Councillors Colleen Jordan and Joanne Dies (in the photo above). Also celebrating were local media, Rouge Valley Health System senior staff ( Rik Ganderton, President & CEO; Dave Brazeau, Director of Public Relations; Linda Jussaume, Director of Surgical Program; and Lisa McVety, Manager of OR), Foundation senior staff ( Chad Hanna, President & CEO and Tracy Paterson, Vice President Community Development), physicians and anesthesiologists ( Dr. Michael Ricer, Dr. Cooper, Dr. Kevin Smith and Dr. Magdi Gaid) and operating room front line staff. Photo by Jennifer Collins |
 McDonald's launches fundraiser for RVC EmergencyOn March 24, 2009, participating Scarborough-area McDonald's Owner/ Operators launched their "Save Time, Save Lives" fundraising campaign for a portable ultrasound machine for Rouge Valley Centenary's (RVC) Emergency Department. You can support your local community hospital by donating spare change every weekend in April at participating Scarborough-area McDonald's restaurants. Photos from the campaign launch can be viewed online on our Photo Gallery. (L-R) Ronald McDonald, Councillor Paul Ainslie, Terri Toms, John Pang, Dr. KC Moran, Deborah Feaver, Terry Brazill and Dale Bartlett.
Photo by Kerry McLeish |
 Mental Health Council for Scarborough supports Rouge ValleyOn March 11, 2009, Jim Morrissey and George Ryan, directors of the Mental Health Council for Scarborough, presented the Foundation and members of Rouge Valley Health System's mental health team with a cheque in the amount of $4,300. This donation will be used towards furnishings, accents, games, CDs, and an appliance for the Mental Health Units and Pathways Housing.
The Mental Health Council for Scarborough was formed in 1968 by Margaret Birch (MPP) and the Heads of Psychiatry at the Scarborough General and Scarborough Centenary hospitals. There were seven Directors appointed in 1970 to lead the Council.
Jim's parents were mental health professionals. "This is a good fit, or I wouldn't have done it for 39 years," he says. He and his colleagues have been raising funds through employee and retiree programs, a Mutual Fund company and loyal donors.
(L-R) Julie Kish, Clinical Coordinator Shoniker Clinic (Acting Manager Child & Adolescent Mental Health); Jim Morrissey, Director Mental Health Council for Scarborough; Sharon Sleeman, Manager Outpatient Mental Health; George Ryan, Director Mental Health Council for Scarborough; and Jessica Ng, Recreational Therapist Mental Health. Photo by Roslyn Sagar-Lal |
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 Meet Doreen EvansThe Silent Auction at last week's Paint the Town Rouge gala was a resounding success, and too humble to accept any credit is volunteer Doreen Evans.
Doreen began volunteering for us in the 1990s, feeding other volunteers and decorating during our Festival of Trees. For the past four years, she has been donating her time to our annual signature gala on the silent auction committee.
"Volunteering keeps me busy," she says. "The projects I get to help with are always fun, and I get to give back to my community. I work with great people."
Why Rouge Valley? "Centenary is my local hospital; it's where my daughter was born and where my husband passed away. I'm connected to it."
Photo by Kerry McLeish |
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RVAP provides high level of care
On January 9, 2009, I had a hysterectomy at Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering (RVAP) hospital. As you know, I've been a contributor to the Foundation for many years. This year, I'd like to make a larger donation to the Gynaecology area of the Surgery Program due to the excellent care I received there.
My operation was performed by Dr. Gordillo and was done so well that I experienced hardly any pain. I am currently healing very well. I also want to thank the others in the operating room who started the operation. Then I was turned over to the caring watch of the nurses on the fourth floor west. They helped me to recover well during those first few days.
RVAP continues to provide a high level of care, even while they are working through all of the changes taking place. I am happy to continue my support of the hospital.
M.D. |
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 McDonald's Save Time, Save Lives. Coin DrivePartial proceeds raised from counter coin boxes and bedpan coin drives (in addition to McHappy Day, below) will help purchase a portable ultrasound machine.
Dates: bedpan coin drive every weekend in April; coin boxes until May 6, 2009
For: RVC Emergency Department
Locations: participating Scarborough-area McDonald's restaurants
 Cardiac Walkathon
Date: April 25, 2009 For: Cardiac Rehabilitation at Rouge Valley Centenary Location: 11th Floor, RVC Contact: 416-281-7113
 McHappy Day
Partial proceeds from certain menu items will be allocated towards the purchase of a portable ultrasound machine. Date: May 6, 2009 For: RVC Emergency Department Locations: Participating Scarborough-area McDonald's restaurants Contact: Katherine Craine, 416-281-7119
 Baby Steps Walk-a-thon
Date: May 24, 2009 For: Birthing and Newborn Centre at RVC Time: 9:30 a.m. Location: Departing from the Malvern Town Centre Contact: Maureen Dowhaniuk, 905-683-2320 x1212
 Sears Fundraising Barbecue
Proceeds to Rouge Valley Centenary. Volunteers needed! Date: May 30, 2009 Time: 12 - 5 pm Location: South entrance to the Sears store at Scarborough Town Centre Contact: Maureen Dowhaniuk, 905-683-2320 x1227
Lancaster Ball
Date: May 30, 2009 For: RVAP Redevelopment Location: Deer Creek Golf and Country Club Contact: Pat Brooks
 24th Annual Highland Creek Heritage FestivalDate: June 20, 2009 For: RVC Location: Old Kingston Road and Morrish Road Contact: Roselyn Sagar-Lal, 416-281-7463
 Run the Lake
Date: June 20, 2009 For: Equipment for RVAP Host: Ajax and Pickering Rotary Clubs Location: Rotary Park, Ajax Contact: Maureen Dowhaniuk, 905-683-2320 x1212
Craig Jones Memorial Golf Tournament
Date: June 29, 2009 For: Orthopaedic and surgical equipment at RVC Location: Scarboro Golf and Country Club Contact: Maureen Dowhaniuk, 905-683-2320 x1212
JD Invitational
Proceeds from this event will support Rouge Valley Health System
Dates: July 27 and 28, 2009
Location: Cherry Downs / Wyndance Golf & Country Club Cost: $320, includes 2 rounds and dinner Contact: Heather Montague, 905-683-2320 x1501  19th Annual Golf ClassicDate: August 6, 2009 For: Vital Signs Monitors at RVC Location: Sleepy Hollow Golf Club Contact: Heather Montague, 905-683-2320 x1501 | |
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