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Happy belated Valentine's Day! We've been busy celebrating February Heart Month with friends and hospital supporters. Read on for coverage on all things heart related!
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 The Sun shines on Rouge Valley
On Monday, the Toronto Sun newspaper published a two-page feature article on patient experiences in our excellent cardiac care program entitled Changing lanes: Cardiac patients recall the day their lives were altered -- forever by Tamara Cherry. Please read the journey of a few of our cardiac patients, and the great work of cardiac physicians like Dr. Joe Ricci, RVHS Cardiac Care Program Director. MORE
New advancements in how hospitals are taking care of cardiac patients are underway. Hear from patients and health officials. |
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RVHS blog reminds us to fight heart disease with heart healthy foods
By Valerie Manbeck, RVHS Clinical Dietitian Did you know that by changing the foods you eat, you can reduce your chances of heart disease? By introducing more heart-healthy foods into your diet, you can fight your chances of having a heart attack. MORE |
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 To Rouge with Love for heart health
Last week, at five homes in the GTA, generous hosts and guests gathered to celebrate February Heart Month and Valentine's Day in support of Rouge Valley Health System's Cardiac Care program. The five To Rouge with Love events raised $10,175 to help purchase vital heart-saving equipment. Each home also welcomed a guest from the cardiac program explaining why this equipment is so important and how it will be used.
Special thanks to new Foundation Board members Gord and Ann Moore, who spearheaded the To Rouge with Love fundraising event to spread awareness of Rouge Valley Health System's excellent Cardiac Care program.
Photos from each event can be viewed online on our Photo Gallery.
(L-R) Gord Moore, Dr. Joe Ricci and his wife Ruth, RVHSF Chair Jim Ward, and Ann Moore. Photo by Katherine Craine |
 Local business's vital purchaseLast summer, Foundation Board member Kula Sellathurai told his friend Sutha Kunam, owner of Cashpoint Foreign Exchange in Scarborough, about our Annual Golf Classic committee's challenge to purchase more vital signs monitors for Rouge Valley Centenary. Sutha accepted the challenge and Cashpoint purchased a $5,000 machine. We celebrated the delivery of this urgently-needed piece of equipment to RVC's 5th floor with (L-R) Sutha and staffers Ann, Dianne and Donna.
Photo by Katherine Craine |
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 Heart cookie fundraiser
One activity as we celebrated Heart Month at Rouge Valley was the Heart Cookies Fundraiser from February 9-12. The cardiac rehab team of Brian Fullinfaw, Janet Hollingworth and Philomena Machado volunteered their time, selling out the heart-shaped cookies in the Rouge Valley Centenary lobby in just 6 hours! The ginger cookies sold for $3 for one or $5 for two. They raised $103, which will be used to purchase music for the cardiac rehab track and exercise sessions at RVC. |
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Out-of-town daughter grateful for mother's care
Dear Rouge Valley Centenary,
I am writing on behalf of my mother, who is 93 years old. Last November, she suffered a stroke and was taken by ambulance to your hospital. She was in a lot of pain with a blinding headache with the stroke, and was treated very well by the staff in the Emergency Department. From the nurses to the ER doctor to the Endocrinologist, all were extremely helpful. And then mum was moved up to a floor and again the nurses were terrific. She stayed for five nights and then was discharged. I am happy to report that she is doing well.
Please accept this cheque from her as a donation to your hospital.
Sincerely,
Shirley C.
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 Tax Prep Fundraiser
Dates: until April 30, 2010With 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.
Location: 66 Church St S, Ajax
Contact: Preet at 905-426-8268
 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
SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE
 Tamil Society of Durham gala
Date: April 10, 2010Partial proceeds to Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital for equipment purchases Location: Ajax Convention Centre Cost: $100 per person Contact: Ravena Ratnasingam
 Dr. Craig Jones Memorial Golf TournamentDate: June 28, 2010
 For: Equipment at RVC and nursing bursaries Location: Scarboro Golf and Country Club
 Mayors' Charity Golf Classic
Date: September 14, 2010
For: Proceeds from this event will be directed to the Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital | |
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