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Greetings!
Today marks the launch of our annual Gift of Health campaign. Our newsletters will be red until the new year.
The holiday season is traditionally a time of giving, and this campaign thanks our donors and volunteers and reminds our community residents and local businesses about donation options that support the purchase of urgently-needed medical equipment and the building of new and renovated spaces at both hospital campuses of Rouge Valley Health System.
Please also show your support for your local community hospital, physicians, staff and volunteers today by posting a message on the discussion board or wall of our Facebook page. We will then add them to our campaign posters within the hospital for all to see for the duration of the holiday season. RVHSF Communications Officer |
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 Two new NICU beds for RVAP
Ajax-Pickering MPP Joe Dickson has announced that Ontario is adding two neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) beds at Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital campus to ensure more newborns can get better access to intensive care closer to home. These new neonatal beds will enhance maternal and newborn care in Durham Region and ensure that more moms and babies have access to this essential health care service. Read the entire news release online. |
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Temporary change in visiting rules
Rouge Valley Health System is enacting temporary new visiting rules to ensure we provide the safest, quality care environment for patients, visitors, staff, physicians and volunteers during this H1N1 period:
Those not following these rules will not be permitted to visit. Staff and physicians can inform you of any PPE requirements. Thank you for your understanding and compliance with this temporary measure. For more information on H1N1 and you, please visit http://www.rougevalley.ca/h1n1. |
 Supporting RVHS Canadian Patient Safety WeekIn support of Canadian Patient Safety Week, which took place last week, the Rouge Valley Health System Foundation announced that it would commit the $5,000 prize for the winning department incorporating this year's Ask. Listen. Talk. theme. The winner -- the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Rouge Valley Centenary -- will use the money to purchase a Breast Milk Tracking System. This piece of equipment ensures that the right breast milk is given to the right baby. Congratulations to the staff from NICU, and thank you to everyone involved with improving patient safety at Rouge Valley.
(L-R) Carole Chabot, Foundation VP, Development; Marciel Evangelista, RN; Danielle Powell, RN; Bilcy Thudian, RN; Rose Owen, clinical practice leader, NICU. Photo by Akilah Dressekie |
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 You're Invited! Brand new Emergency Department sneak preview
We're excited to announce that the ribbon cutting celebration for our newly-built emergency department at Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital campus will take place on Friday, November 20 at 10 a.m. Politicians, business leaders, major gift donors and local media will be in attendance.
The community at large is invited to tour the facility at a public open house on Saturday, November 21 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The new emergency department is expected to open for public use by the end of the month.
Location: Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering, West entrance (580 Harwood Avenue South, Ajax) Parking: Free parking for these events off Harwood Avenue South and via Centennial Road Information: 905-683-2320 ext. 1501 or foundation@rougevalley.ca |
 Bowl-A-Rama gets a strike for RVAPOn October 8, local business Sinclair-Cockburn Financial Group held a fundraising Bowl-A-Rama in support of the Foundation to purchase a vital signs monitor for Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital campus. Staff, family, friends and clients bowled us over by raising $5,000!
(L-R) Derek Grieve, SCFG Claims Manager, Personal Lines; Barbara Wynne, SCFG Account Director, Commercial Insurance Division; Maureen Dowhaniuk, Foundation Manager, Special Events; and Debbie Thompson, SCFG Vice President, Commercial Insurance Division |
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Yvonne Snyder: A model volunteer
Yvonne Snyder generously volunteered to be the fashion show director for our FASHIONShow 2009 fundraiser on Sunday, sponsored by Sears Scarborough Town Centre.
"From my very first meeting with the Foundation and Sears team," she said, "I was impressed at their energy, dedication and caring to make a difference to the abilities of the health system and the community they serve."
The Foundation participates in many overlapping signature and third-party events to raise the funds needed to purchase equipment and improve services to our patients.
Despite bringing tremendous professional expertise to the event, Yvonne touts the contribution made by all the volunteers. "It has been a true pleasure being a very small part of this team, and hopefully I will be able to contribute my time to other Foundation efforts in the future," said Yvonne. |
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 Foundation VP relates her story of being a patient
The Ajax News Advertiser is currently running a story for National Medical Radiation Technologists Week, and the patient being interviewed about her courageous battle with breast cancer is Foundation VP of Development, Tracy Paterson. Read the full article online. |
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 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 and a complimentary gift bag filled with goodies.
Proceeds allocated to RVC.
Location: Scarboro Golf & Country Club
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Tickets: $50 ($10 discount for RVHS staff)
RVAP ED Ribbon Cutting
Date: November 20, 2009
We're excited to announce that the newly-built emergency department (ED) at Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital will open soon. Politicians, business leaders, major gift donors, and local media will be in attendance for this ribbon cutting and VIP tour of the new facility.
Location: Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering, West entrance (580 Harwood Avenue South, Ajax)
Time: 10 a.m.
RVAP ED Public Open House
Date: November 21, 2009
The community at large is invited to tour the newly-built emergency department (ED). The new emergency department is expected to open for public use by the end of the month.
Location: Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering, West entrance (580 Harwood Avenue South, Ajax)
 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
 RVHSF Rouge Planet galaDate: March 26, 2010
Proceeds from this "silver tie" signature gala will support Rouge Valley Health System Cardiac Care program.
Location: Ontario Science Centre
Cost: $300
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