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Greetings!
November has been a fantastically busy month, full of good news and awesome events! Have you ever seen the "In this Issue" table of contents so long?
As part of our Gift of Health campaign, the hospital and the Foundation had a float in the Pickering and Ajax Santa Claus parades, both held on November 15. Be sure to check out the heart-warming photos online. RVHSF Communications Officer |
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 Rouge Valley wins OHA Award
Congratulations to Minette MacNeil, clinical practice leader, paediatrics/surgery, and Rose Owen, clinical practice leader, neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) special care nursery. Their exhibit, called Neonatal and Paediatric Orientation Program Designed for the New Graduate, earned the top prize of a $10,000 achievement grant at the Celebrating Innovations in Health Care Expo for the category of Innovations in Health Human Resources. The award was presented to them by Deb Matthews, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care. The expo, presented by the Ontario Hospital Association (OHA) in partnership with the government of Ontario, took place on Nov. 18, following the OHA's HealthAchieve 2009 event.
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RVHS welcomes four new docs
One of the newest physicians at Rouge Valley Health System (RVHS) is also the hospital's first female cardiologist. Dr. Gillian Nesbitt sees patients at both hospital campuses and hopes to help treat heart disease with a focus on women. MORE
Also joining the RVHS medical team to help continue the hospital's commitment and leadership in cardiac care is cardiologist Dr. Raymond Yan, who also sees patients at both Rouge Valley Centenary and Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering. MORE
The latest psychiatrists to join Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital campus will focus on expanding mental health outpatient services for patients in the west Durham area. Dr. Marijana Drandic says that many of her female patients find comfort in seeing a female psychiatrist. Dr. Nosa Omoruyi specialized his practice by focusing on psychiatry through a residency at Mount Sinai School of Medicine / North General Hospital in New York and a fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry at the Montefiore Medical Centre / Albert Einstein College of Medicine / Bronx Children's Psychiatric Centre in New York. MORE |
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 New RVAP ED celebrated over two days
After years of planning, fundraising and construction, the community finally got a sneak preview of the newly-expanded Emergency Department (ED) at Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering (RVAP). Over the course of two days, hundreds of excited politicians, business owners, EMS, police, firefighters, residents, donors, staff and media toured the state-of-the art facility. Click a link below to view photos online:
(L-R) Chad Hanna, President & CEO, RVHS Foundation; Rene Soetens, Chair of the Foundation during the Vital Links Campaign; John Wiersma, current Foundation Chair; and Gord Simmonds, Vital Links Campaign Chair. Photo by William Meijer |
 Ajax Lions Club supports RVAP surgeryThe Ajax Lions Club recently served the community by presenting a cheque in the amount of $70,500 for urgently-needed medical equipment for Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital. This is a great benefit to the community because it will purchase $10,000 worth of surgical pain pumps and a $60,500 surgical tower for the Operating Room. The proceeds were raised by hosting community fundraising events and from a donation in memory of the late Lion Terry Audet and his wife Dorothy.
Lions clubs are a group of men and women who identify needs within the community and work together to fulfill those needs. Their volunteer efforts address health needs of our local community.
(L-R) Joe Dickson, MPP Ajax-Pickering; Lisa McVety, RVHS; Mark Holland, MP Ajax-Pickering; Heather Chitussi, Ajax Lions Club President; Tracy Paterson, VP Development, RVHSF; Bill Pinder, Lions Club member; Linda Jussaume, RVHS; and Mayor Steve Parish, Town of Ajax |
 Boot Drive coin totals $12,000The tally is in! For a number of years, the Pickering Professional Firefighters Association have hosted annual Boot Drive to raise needed funds for equipment purchases at Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital. Volunteers and firefighters man entrances and exits to various malls and ask drivers for spare change. During the one day blitz on October 17, the firefighters were able to raise $12,000 for their local community hospital.
(L-R) Sean Cook and Neil Delory presented the cheque at Pickering headquarters. Photo by Kerry McLeish
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 Meridian leader in infection preventionIn times like these, hand sanitizers play a very important role in hospitals, not just for physicians and staff, but for patients and their families who enter the facility. Thanks to the generosity of Meridian Credit Union through its Good Neighbour Program, the soon-to-be-opened Emergency Department at Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital campus has received a brand new, free-standing Hand Sanitizing Station, making the department a safe place for the community.
Photos from the gift celebration with Meridian can be viewed online on our Photo Gallery.
(L-R) Gary O'Donnell, Assistant Branch Manager Darlington and Doug Bray, Branch Manager and Regional Director Hydro Branches don scrubs and test the equipment. Photo by Kerry McLeish |
 Rotary kicks off holiday season with gifts to communityOn November 12, Lon Harnish presented a $5,000 cheque from the Rotary Club of Ajax to the Foundation. The Rotary raises funds in the community with annual events like Run the Lake and the Pickering Ribfest. Proceeds will be directed to an ice machine and a wheelchair for Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital. Photos from the cheque presentation can be viewed online on the our Photo Gallery.
(L-R) Tracy Paterson, VP Development, RVSHF with Lon Harnish, Rotary President. Photo by Shelly Marshall |
 Granting toys for RVAP Paeds patientsThe Starlight, Starbright Foundation provides grants to hospitals designed to offer comfort, companionship and a welcome break from medical treatment for pediatric patients. The Foundation recently received a $1,000 grant plus the cost of Nintendo toys at the Pickering Toys R Us, including four Nintendo DS, twelve all-age games and four Pro Starter Kits. These toys are for paediatric patients admitted throughout the Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital, including the Emergency Department and Surgical and Paediatric units.
It can be a scary thing for a child to be in hospital, whether it is due to an emergency or for a scheduled procedure. Our staff know that a simple toy or game can make the world of difference to our paediatric patients.
Photo: Heather Montague (far left), RVHSF Special Events and Development Officer and Jennifer Collins (far right), RVHSF Special Projects Officer flank Toys R Us staff at the Pickering store |
 Mayor's Gala visits The Emerald IsleThis year's City of Pickering Mayor's Gala, held on November 21, celebrated the majesty and wonder of Ireland, a nod to Mayor Ryan's family heritage. For one enchanted evening, guests were transported to The Emerald Isle, a land of myth, magic, and merriment. This year's Gala funds will be directed towards to the purchase of a portable ultra-sound machine for the brand new Emergency Department of the Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital campus.
(L-R) Don Terry, OPG; Ken Bowman, Scotiabank; Mayor Dave Ryan, City of Pickering; Louise Farr-Chambers, UOIT; Pat McNeil, OPG; John G. Smith, President, APBOT; Nick Torrito, Scotiabank. Submitted photo |
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 New $20K Glidescope
The RVC Volunteer Services recently continued their long history of supporting equipment needs at Rouge Valley Centenary with a $20,000 donation to purchase a Glidescope for the Emergency Department. Dianna Harrison, Clinical Practice Leader, RVC Emergency, was on hand at the Volunteers' monthly Management Committee meeting to demonstrate the equipment, which enables non-invasive airways to be established quickly for patients who are having difficulty or have stopped breathing.
Photos from the equipment celebration can be viewed online on our Photo Gallery.
Photo by Katherine Craine |
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The Gift of Health messages are pouring in
"Merry Christmas! To those of you who won't be able to go home for the holidays, keep your spirits up so you can look forward to going home and better health in 2010." - Carol C.
"Here's wishing everyone that is sick in the hospital a Christmas that is filled with happiness, even though there may be rough times. Find joy." - Nelly
"Best wishes for a speedy recovery and wishing you health and happiness for the new year."
"Merry Christmas. Let the angels in... they will keep you strong." - Doreen
"Merry Christmas to everyone working for our hospital. Keep up the good work. God bless you all."
"May you continue to do good work and help everyone." - Deanee
"Be happy and healthy during this special season and a happy new year to all." - Nancy V.
"Thank you for the care while I was in the hospital in January." - Betty |
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 To Rouge with LoveDate: February 11, 2010
20 cocktail events will be held simultaneously for at least 15 couples. Each couple will make a minimum $100 donation; receipts will be mailed post-event. Proceeds to support Rouge Valley Cardiac Care program. Become a host today!
 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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