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Foundation Update eNews                                       March 5, 2010
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RVAP ED news
Annual Report is here
Firefighters' gift celebration
Mr. Nobody
Volunteer Stories
Patient Stories
Fundraising Events
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Greetings!
 
While our signature Rouge Planet gala at the end of the month is sold out, we are asking our friends to continue donating to the event's Silent Auction. To find out more about how you can support excellent Cardiac Care at Rouge Valley by donating merchandise, art, electronics or vacation packages, please call Heather Montague at 905-683-2320, ext. 1501 or 416-281-7342.
 
Kerry McLeish,
RVHSF Communications Officer

 H O S P I T A L   S T O R I E S

Real-time tracking system
A new real-time tracking system in the Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering emergency department (ED) is helping to improve efficiency and safety. The Versus Technologies system tracks key performance indicators in real time, helping to reduce patient wait times in the ED and improve patient flow. Rouge Valley Health System is the first acute care hospital in Canada to implement the Versus system. 
 
In 2008, the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC) selected RVHS to be among 23 emergency departments that would focus on reducing wait times in the ED. The system is expected to help support those wait time goals, and help with the increasing ED visits experienced in the RVAP ED since the newly-expanded department opened to the public on November 30, 2009.
 
"While our staff have always been committed to providing quality patient care, this program is designed to help increase our flow and improve our efficiency, which is key to patient satisfaction," says Dr. Gary Mann, chief of emergency, RVAP.
D O N O R   S T O R I E S
2009 Annual Report2009 Annual Report
Annual reporting for a local community hospital charity is about much more than simply revenues and expenditures; it's about how donor dollars are being invested into the community to deliver access to the best hospital services.
 
Counting the Ways: Partnerships for Progress counts the ways that donors like you gave to the hospital and the ways that your donations impacted how services and programs are delivered. This sampling of pictures and stories highlights our mission: To partner with the community to invest in superior health care at Rouge Valley Health System.
 
Every penny counts, and we are grateful to the 5,913 individual donors and the 463 businesses, services clubs and foundations that made donations to their local community hospital. In total, we received 15,523 gifts and over $4,000,000 in one year!
 
To receive a copy of this inspiring report, email us or download yours online today.
Neil, Sharon,Kyle, Brian and the new cardiac monitorFirefighters put hearts into supporting hospital
The Pickering Professional Firefighters Association's 2008 Boot Drive raised an impressive $15,000. Those proceeds purchased a cardiac monitor for Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering's Nuclear Medicine Department. The Foundation held a gift celebration on March 3 to thank the firefighters for always supporting their local community hospital.  Demonstrating the equipment to firefighters Neil DeLory and Kyle Mitchell were Brian Pavlich, Senior Nuclear Technologist, and Sharon Golby, Manager, Cardiac Rehab and Cardiac Diagnostics.
 
This cardiac monitor is used to monitor the heart rate of patients who have completed a stress test but require that their heart rates be watched during Nuclear Cardiology imaging. The monitor is also used for any patient within Nuclear Medicine who may require their heart rate, blood pressure or oxygen levels monitored. This portable equipment is able to monitor the patient's heart rate in three leads, provide blood pressures and determine the patient's oxygen saturation level.
 
Photos from the gift celebration can be viewed online on our Photo Gallery.
 
Photo by Kerry McLeish
Aaron is a somebodyLearning the value of philanthropy with Mr. Nobody
Each member of the grade three class at Duffins Bay Public School in Ajax was charged with doing an activity that would make a difference to the community. Each student had the opportunity to take a doll, named Mr. Nobody, to their chosen activity and then write about it in the communal diary that went along with each event. The object of the program is to teach the children that everyone can make a difference with a small effort.
 
Aaron's mother was about to deliver his new baby brother or sister at Rouge Valley Centenary, so he chose to use Mr. Nobody to help the hospital. He held a bake sale in the foyer of their condominium, and he and Mr. Nobody raised $250.
 
Photos from the bake sale can be viewed online on our Photo Gallery.
 
Submitted photo
V O L U N T E E R   S T O R I E S
February Fundraisers
The dedicated volunteers of both Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering and Rouge Valley Centenary were busy fundraising in February.
 
On February 11th and 12th, the Auxiliary's gift shop held a 20 per cent off sale just in time for Valentine's Day, and staff and patients enjoyed delicious Valentine's treats or picked up great books in RVAP's west entrance during the Auxiliary's book and bake sale.
 
On February 9th through 11th, Volunteers Services had a mini Valentine's Raffle in the Front Lobby. They had 7 different gifts that were all donated; the tickets were $1 each or 6 for $5, and they made $820.
P A T I E N T   S T O R I E S
Something for which to be Thankful
 
Thank you for the care and kindness my husband Victor received from all of you last October; the nursing staff, the gentlemen who answered the call button, the girls who brought the trays. I also appreciate the help, support and courtesy towards me. In the two months my husband was there, I saw consistent quality care and real team nursing. For myself, whenever I approached the nursing station seeking help, the reception and response was exceptional - even when his nurse was unavailable, someone always offered assistance and did follow through. When I phoned during the night, the courteous attitude and response contributed to my peace of mind. We liked the policy of keeping a nurse with the same patient and writing the names and the date daily in the rooms.
 
You all helped make it possible for Victor to come home. His original prognosis had been 3-6 months, and last Thanksgiving we certainly counted our blessings, celebrating 7 years diagnosed! I want you to know that what you do, and how you do it, makes a real difference to many people's lives, not only the patients. Thank you all so much, from myself, my husband Victor, our children and grandchildren.
 
Sincerely,
Noella R.
F U N D R A I S I N G   E V E N T S
 
Argosy Securities Inc.Tax Prep Fundraiser
Dates: until April 30, 2010
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.
Location: 66 Church St S, Ajax
Contact: Preet at 905-426-8268
 
 
Your support saves livesRVHSF Rouge Planet gala
* SOLD OUT * 
Date: March 26, 2010
Proceeds from this "silver tie" signature gala will support the Rouge Valley Health System's excellent Cardiac Care program.
Location: Ontario Science Centre
 
 
Tamil Cultural and Academic Society of DurhamTamil Society of Durham gala
Date: April 10, 2010

Partial proceeds to Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital for equipment purchases
Location: Ajax Convention Centre
Cost: $100 per person
Contact: Ravena Ratnasingam
 
 
Run the Lake logoRun the Lake
Date: June 12, 2010
For:
Equipment for RVAP
Host: Ajax and Pickering Rotary Clubs
Location: Rotary Park, Ajax
Contact: Maureen Dowhaniuk, 905-683-2320 x1212
 
Register now!Dr. Craig Jones Memorial Golf Tournament
Date: June 28, 2010
Scotiabank GroupFor: Equipment at RVC and nursing bursaries
Location: Scarboro Golf and Country Club
Platinum Sponsor: Scotiabank Group
Register Now: Maureen Dowhaniuk, 905-683-2320 x1212
 
 
Sponsorships AvailableMayors' Charity Golf Classic
Date: September 14, 2010
For:
Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital
SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE
Contact: Heather Montague, 905-683-2320 x1501
 
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