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Greetings!
 A special thank you to Shoppers Drug Mart -- especially Ome Jamal, Derek Hollett and Priscilla Luna -- for letting us help launch this fall's Tree of Life campaign. The health of east Toronto and west Durham women is a high priority at Rouge Valley, and proceeds from this year's campaign provides much needed funds to support important women's health programs at both hospital campuses.
And special thanks to you, too. When you participate in campaigns like this one, you are giving back not only to your hospital, but to your community and the families that rely on us.
Happy autumn.
Kerry McLeish,
RVHSF Communications Officer |
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H O S P I T A L S T O R I E S |
 RVHS Patient Appreciation Day
Patient Appreciation Day was celebrated on October 1 to remind patients and their families that Rouge Valley Health System appreciates them placing trust in our hospital. Staff greeted patients and visitors as they entered the two hospital campuses in order to welcome them, give them bookmarks as a token of appreciation, and provide them with written information on hand hygiene to help keep them healthy this flu season. MORE
Greeters Julie Goldstein and Catherine McConnachie from the RVHS Transformation Management Office. Photo by Nicholas Smith |
 H1N1 Lunch & Learn
Her Lunch & Learn presentation -- "H1N1 and You: Protecting your Family, Your Community and Your Business" -- was timely and well-received.
Photo by Vicky Yates |
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 Shoppers Drug Mart Tree of Life campaign now on
 You can help cultivate the harvest by visiting any local participating Shoppers Drug Mart store until October 16 and purchasing a "leaf" for a loonie, a "maple leaf" for $5 or an "apple" for $50.
Top photo L-R: Dr. Karen Chang, Interim Medical Site Lead, RVC Paediatrics; Sandra Bragagnolo, District Manager, Shoppers Drug Mart; and Ome Jamal, Lead Associate-Owner, Shoppers Drug Mart. Bottom photo L-R: John Spina and Priscilla Luna from participating local Shoppers Drug Marts with RVHSF Events Manager Maureen Dowhaniuk. Photos by Kerry McLeish |
 Rexall supports RVAP
Photo by Dave Johnson |
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 Vendor Days coming in November
Organized by the Rouge Valley Centenary Volunteer Services, this year's Vendor Days will be held Thursday, November 5 and Friday, November 6 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be 14 different vendors, handcrafts, and a book sale and bake sale. Funds raised help the volunteers to make equipment purchases for the hospital.
The event will take place in the front lobby and well as in the Dr. Bruce Johnston Conference Room. Free parking with purchase! |
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Moments that matter
My husband Roy unexpectedly became ill on May 29 and early on May 30 was seen quickly in the emergency department and admitted to the hospital, under the care of Dr. Michael Chan. Roy was discharged from the hospital on July 2. He required a further procedure on July 13 and received home care nursing from July 14 - August 25.
We want to thank Dr. Chan so much for his professionalism, dedication genuine caring and most of all for his understanding that a patient needs to be treated as a whole: body, mind and spirit. We feel very blessed to have had him treat Roy; his bedside manner was so appreciated -- knowledgeable, honest, kind and caring, and just what Roy needed during such a stressful and frightening time. In a world where people are very busy, he took those moments that matter.
In appreciation of Dr. Chan's professional and compassionate approach and his commitment to excellence, we are enclosing a donation to Rouge Valley Centenary in the amount of $500.
Sincerely,
Judy S. |
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 Argosy Community Barbecue
Date: October 3, 2009
"We have the edge, together we can build a prosperous community!" Proceeds from this event will support RVAP. Time: 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
 Bowling Fundraiser
Date: October 8, 2009
Proceeds from this event will be allocated to purchase two vital signs monitors for RVAP. Time: 6 - 9 p.m. Location: Club 300 Bowl, Markham Contact: Maureen Dowhaniuk, 905-683-2320 x1212
 Shoppers Drug Mart Tree of Life CampaignDate: until October 16, 2009
Over 30 Shoppers Drug Marts are supporting the good work of the Rouge Valley Health System Foundation, which has been selected the designated charity of this year's Tree of Life campaign. Purchase a leaf for $1, a maple leaf for $5 or an apple for $50. Charitable receipts available for donations over $20. Proceeds to RVHS Women's Health services and programs.
 Pickering Professional Firefighters Association Boot DriveDate: October 17, 2009
Proceeds from this event will be allocated towards the purchase of equipment for RVAP.
Volunteers needed.
Location: various locations around Pickering Contact: Maureen Dowhaniuk, 905-683-2320 x1212
 Heart Saver: Planned Giving Networking Night
Date: October 21, 2009An event for CAs, estate lawyers and financial planners, with a presentation by RVHS cardiologist Dr. Saleem Kassam and an opportunity to network with colleagues, hosted by the RVHSF Planned Giving Committee. Time: 5:30 - 7 p.m. Location: Waterfront Bistro, 590 Liverpool Road South, Pickering Contact: Ros Sagar-Lal, 416-281-7463
 1st Annual Ajax Lions Club Oktoberfest
Date: October 24, 2009
Proceeds to be allocated to RVAP. Time: 4 - 9 p.m. Location: Ajax Lions Club, Ajax Tickets: $10 Contact: Maureen Dowhaniuk, 905-683-2320 x1212
 RVAP Auxiliary Wine Tasting Fundraiser
Date: Sunday, October 25, 2009
Proceeds will go to support the new Women's Imaging Centre, part of the Redevelopment project at RVAP. Meet their special guest, sommelier Bruno Cantieni. Time: 2:30 to 4:30 pm Location: Ajax Seniors Club, 46 Exeter Road, Ajax. Tickets: $20 Contact: Bev Carmichael, 905-683-0134
 City of Pickering Santa Claus ParadeDate: November 14, 2009
Time: 10:00 a.m. Contact: Heather Montague, 905-683-2320 x1501
 Town of Ajax Santa Claus Parade
Date: November 14, 2009
Time: 5:30 p.m. Contact: Heather Montague, 905-683-2320 x1501
 Fashion ShowDate: November 15, 2009
Generously sponsored by Sears Scarborough Town Centre. Event includes wine & cheese, with proceeds allocated to RVC.
Location: Scarboro Golf & Country Club
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Tickets: $50 ($10 discount for RVHS staff)
 5th Annual City of Pickering Mayor's GalaDate: November 21, 2009
Partial proceeds from this event will be allocated towards the purchase of equipment for RVAP.
Location: Pickering Recreation Complex
Cost: $300
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