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Greetings!
As you know, the Foundation has offices at both Rouge Valley Centenary (RVC) and Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering (RVAP) to serve our communities reaching from east Toronto to west Durham. Our RVAP trailer -- a temporary home during the massive Redevelopment currently underway -- is being renovated until June 1st. Donations, newspapers and other small deliveries can be dropped off at the Administrative Offices located in the front entry of RVAP. Feel free to call 416-281-7342 to be connected to any of the staff usually located in the trailer.
Lastly, please don't forget that Wednesday is McHappy Day. Partial proceeds from 23 Scarborough-area restaurants will help purchase a life-saving portable ultrasound machine for RVC Emergency!
RVHSF Communications Officer
Phone: (416) 281-7265 |
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H1N1 (Swine Flu) and you
Please reference Rouge Valley's new Influenza A H1N1 (Swine Flu) Update & Resource Page with information for healthcare professionals, the media and the community. The web page is part of RVHS' proactive and measured approach in dealing with the swine flu at both of its hosptial campuses: http://www.rougevalley.ca/h1n1 RELATED LINKS
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 Thanks a million for the million!
Volunteer Services fulfills $1,000,000 pledge
The Rouge Valley Health System Foundation is pleased to announce that the Rouge Valley Centenary Volunteer Services has made the final payment on their $1 million dollar pledge towards the newly-opened Birthing and Newborn Centre. This remarkable gift, completed a year ahead of schedule, made them the largest donor to the facility.
To show our deep gratitude and to thank members personally, the Foundation held a celebratory luncheon on Wednesday, April 22, 2009.
"The members of RVC Volunteer Services are invaluable to our patients, the hospital and the healthcare system in general," said Chad Hanna, Foundation President & CEO. "This kind of devotion demonstrates how a group of individuals can make such an incredible impact, transforming small change into a hospital wing where babies come into the world."
Photos from the thank you luncheon can be viewed online on our Photo Gallery.
Eileen Mason and Ethel Niewolski, members since the hospital began.
Photo by Kerry McLeish |
 Birthing and Newborn Centre to receive $35,000 NICU Isolette
The Sandra Schmirler Foundation, an organization dedicated to helping babies in crisis, chose to support Rouge Valley's new Birthing and Newborn Centre's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) with the purchase of a $35,000 Isolette which is necessary for premature and high-risk infants. Isolettes provide a sterile, controlled warm environment for newborns who cannot maintain their own body temperature. These units can also be fitted with phototherapy lights to treat jaundice.
High-risk mothers and acutely-ill infants born as early as 30 weeks are able to receive some of the most advanced neonatal care in the province at Rouge Valley, their local community hospital, without the additional stress of traveling downtown for care and treatment.
The Sandra Schmirler Foundation hosted a banquet at Delta Hotel Toronto East on April 9, 2009, to celebrate recipients of their grants and to kick-off their Annual Kurl For Kids Charityspiel.
Dr. Karen Chang, RVC Interim Chief of Paediatrics; Dave Wylie, Kurl for Kids; Gord Durnan, The Sandra Schmirler Foundation Board member; and Katherine Craine, RVHSF Development Officer. Submitted photo |
 Centennial College students give Shoniker Clinic waiting room an extreme makeover
Laura and fellow students Catherine Noble, Cassandra Brown, Anisa Bulbulya, Melissa Maynard, Lesley Wood and Marta Kotynia, painted, laid new floor, and bought furniture, artwork, toys and games. The purchased items were funded with proceeds from bake sales and other fundraisers hosted by Laura and her team at the College.
Julie Kish, Clinical Coordinator Shoniker Clinic and Acting Manager of Child & Adolescent Mental Health, oversaw the makeover project and is extremely grateful for the hard work and caring put forth by the team of students.
Photos from the April 17 grand opening celebration and reveal can be viewed online on our Photo Gallery.
Photo by Roselyn Sagar-Lal |
 Local garden centres send RVHS flowers
We would also like to thank the staff who secured the donations -- Judy McArthur, hospitality manager, and Judith Edwards, supervisor, environmental services -- and all of the staff who helped to clean up and plant the flowers.
Photo by Roselyn Sagar-Lal |
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 Volunteer Services thanks its ownDuring National Volunteer Week, the Rouge Valley Centenary Volunteers Services held their Annual Volunteer Recognition Evening on Monday April 20, 2009.
Volunteer award winners included Vidhya Vivekananda, Youth Service Awards, 700+ Services Hours; Buvani Sivagnanasunderam and Thaksha Kaneshapillai, Youth Champions; and June Fitzgerald, 40 Year Service Award.
Heartfelt thanks to Joanne Moffitt, Tapestry Gift Shop and Country Style Donuts for generously donating prizes.
Photos from the dinner event can be viewed online on our Photo Gallery.
June Fitzgerald (centre) with Sheri Loosemore, Manager Volunteer Services, and Darrell Sewell, VP RVHS Human Resources
Photo by Akilah Dressekie |
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Recovery better than expected, thanks to excellent care
On Thursday, September 18, 2008, I was scheduled for an operation at Rouge Valley Centenary. From start to finish, the operation was successful in many ways. The anesthetist was very reassuring and Dr. Easton's presence made me relax. To say the operation was enjoyable is a stretch of the imagination. However, when I came to, I was so relieved to find that I felt great. There was no nausea, which has afflicted me during other operations.
The nurses' care was wonderful, and the next five days were spent in healing both my body and my spirit. I cannot speak too highly of the care and kindness of the nurses -- their sense of humour, as well, added to my relief.
Thank you so much -- all of you -- God bless you and keep you the way you are; the general public is so lucky to have such capable staff at your hospital.
Sincerely,
Margaret E. |
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 McDonald's 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: until May 6, 2009
For: RVC Emergency Department
Locations: participating Scarborough-area McDonald's restaurants
 McHappy Day
Partial proceeds from certain menu items will be allocated towards the purchase of a portable ultrasound machine. Date: May 6, 2009For: RVC Emergency Department Locations: Participating Scarborough-area McDonald's restaurants Contact: Katherine Craine, 416-281-7119
 13th Annual Beautification DayDate: Sunday, June 7, 2009
Time: 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
For: Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering
Location: Pine Ridge Memorial Gardens Cemetery
Contact: Heather Montague, 416-281-7342
 RBC's "Give from the Heart to Save a Heart" Campaign
Proceeds raised from in-branch donations and raffle will purchase three ECG machines.
Dates: until June 14, 2009
For: Rouge Valley Cardiac Care Program
Locations: RBC Royal Bank branches in Scarborough, Ajax and Pickering
Contact: Katherine Craine, 416-281-7119
 Sears Fundraising Barbecue
Volunteers needed! Date: May 30, 2009
Time: 12:00 - 5:00 p.m. For: Rouge Valley Centenary Location: South entrance to the Sears store at Scarborough Town Centre Contact: Maureen Dowhaniuk, 416-281-7342
 2nd Annual Port Union Waterfront FestivalActivities include entertainment, music and children's events and activities, as well as a community barbecue. Date: June 13, 2009
Time: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM For: RVC Location: Port Union Village Common Contact: Roselyn Sagar-Lal, 416-281-7463
 24th Annual Highland Creek Heritage FestivalDate: June 20, 2009For: 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, 416-281-7342
 Dr. Craig Jones Memorial Golf Tournament
Date: June 29, 2009
For: Orthopaedic and surgical equipment at RVC Location: Scarboro Golf and Country Club Register Now: Maureen Dowhaniuk, 416-281-7342
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, 416-281-7342  19th Annual Golf ClassicDate: August 6, 2009
For: Vital Signs Monitors at RVC Location: Sleepy Hollow Golf Club Contact: Heather Montague, 416-281-7342 | |
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