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Happy new year!
Wishing you and your family a safe and healthy 2010.
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H O S P I T A L S T O R I E S |
 RVAP Funding Announcement
On December 18, Ajax-Pickering MPP Joe Dickson announced that the Ontario government will fund Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering with $2.6 million for the operation of the newly-expanded emergency department facilities and the Complex Continuing Care. MORE
Photos from the announcement can be viewed online on the hospital's Photo Gallery.
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 President's Blog:
SWOT analysis of 2009 Rik Ganderton, RVHS President & CEO, wraps up last calendar year and talks about challenges ahead in 2010 in his latest online blog entry. "We have lived and worked through the greatest global recession in living memory, yet with this backdrop Rouge Valley has really found its footing as a patient-centred hospital relentlessly focused on improving the quality of care it delivers," he writes. MORE |
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 RVHS receives Tree of Life™ harvest
Thanks to the generosity of customers and employees, proceeds from Shoppers Drug Mart's 2009 Tree of Life campaign supported important women's health programs at both hospital campuses of Rouge Valley Health System. In Scarborough and surrounding areas, an astounding $50,000 was raised for the Birthing and Newborn Centre located at Rouge Valley Centenary hospital. In Ajax, Pickering and Whitby, more than $9,000 was raised for maternal and newborn programs and services at Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital, which will be used to purchase sleeper chairs, wheelchairs, shower chairs, pulse oximeters, and digital thermometers.
TOP PHOTO: Shoppers Drug Mart Ajax pharmacist/owner Priscilla Luna, Pickering pharmacist/owner Rahim Suleman, Ajax pharmacist/owner Patrick Garcha, director of pharmacy for Rouge Valley Health System Randy Boudreau and Ajax pharmacist/owner John Spina. Photo by Sabrina Byrnes / Metroland
BOTTOM PHOTO: Carole Chabot, VP Development, RVHS Foundation with Ome Jamal, Scarborough pharmacist/owner. Photo by Kerry McLeish |
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Delivering the Gift of Health
Our 2009 Gift of Health philanthropy campaign was a heart-warming success. Donations are still coming in, and over 300 messages from donors were displayed throughout both hospital campuses.
TOY DRIVES
Toy drives help make a child's stay in the hospital that much easier, and we'd like to thank the following for their generous gifts:
The Hansraj family holiday donation to RVC Paediatrics department
Follow the Sun Tanning Salon toy drive for RVAP
HOLIDAY SOCIALS
On Dec. 14 and 15, 2009, staff, physicians, and volunteers of RVAP and RVC celebrated the holiday season at the annual Holiday Socials held at both campuses. The events featured treats, games, and live music by Juno-Award-nominated musician David Leask. The staff wrote heartfelt messages to thank our donors at this celebration, and their messages were posted at both Foundation offices.
PHOTO 1: The Hansraj family with Paediatric staff. Photo by Ros Sagar-Lal. PHOTO 2: Heather from RVHSF (middle) with Salon staff. Photo by Maureen Dowhaniuk. PHOTO 3: Toronto Community News staff and patient. Photo by Akilah Dressekie. PHOTO 4: Ros and Carole from RVHSF (behind table) accepting thank you notes to donors from staff. Photo by Akilah Dressekie |
 Now that's some serious moooolah!Rouge Valley Health System Foundation has successfully completed Cycle II of our internal staff fundraising Cash Cow Lottery. The 12-month-long lottery gave employees of Rouge Valley Health System the chance to win prizes and to give back. When it ended, 322 staff and volunteers participated and $14,265 was raised. We'll be launching Cycle III this spring! |
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 Moore help for Rouge Valley
The Foundation's Board of Directors provides us with direction and advice and ensures that we fulfill our mission statement. Our group of dedicated volunteers include knowledgeable and experienced people who are passionate about their community
"We were looking for a novel idea to raise money for the cardiac care program and when we heard about this idea we were certain it would be a winner," said Gord. "The cost for the guests is relatively low at $100 per couple, the cost for the Foundation is minimal, since each hosting couple is providing the food and beverage at their own expense, and yet the total amount of money raised has the potential to be substantial. The events should also be good fun which is important with any fundraiser in our opinion."
To Rouge with Love is set to take place on Thursday, February 11 at homes throughout the GTA; our goal is for generous hosts and guests to gather simultaneously to celebrate Heart Month, as well as Valentine's Day, in support of Rouge Valley Health System's Cardiac Care program. Funds raised will purchase vital heart-saving equipment and a guest from Rouge Valley Health System will be at each event to explain why this equipment is so important and how it is used. |
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Welcome New Year's babies!
Rouge Valley Health System welcomed its first babies born for the decade on January 1, 2010. Little Romina Faroodi is the first baby of the decade born at Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering. She came into the world at 1:41 a.m. weighing 7 lbs. 6 oz. Her mother went into labour during a New Year's eve party, although Romina wasn't due until January 17. Little Anika Karthik is the first baby for her parents, mother Raghavi Mahalingam Sundar and father Karthick Vanithurai. The baby weighed 7 lbs. 5.1 oz. when she was born at 12:01 a.m. in Rouge Valley Centenary's Birthing and Newborn Centre.
Photos of the precious girls can be viewed on the hospital's Photo Gallery. |
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 Tax Prep Fundraiser
With a minimum $20 donation to RVHS Foundation, your 2009 personal income tax preparation will be done for free! Although the office is located in Ajax, Argosy Securities encourages residents from surrounding communities to take advantage of this offer to ensure that this fundraising initiative is a success. Date: January 15 - April 30, 2010 Location: 66 Church St S, Ajax Contact: Preet at 905-426-8268
 To Rouge with LoveDate: February 11, 2010
20 cocktail events will be held simultaneously to celebrate Valentine's Day and healthy hearts. Couples will be asked to make a minimum $100 donation. 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 the Rouge Valley Health System Cardiac Care program.
Location: Ontario Science Centre
Cost: $300
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