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| Greetings!
Are you a morning person?
Are you a friend of Rouge Valley Centenary?
Do you want to show the GTA how much you support your local community hospital?
If yes, then we need YOU!
Jennifer Valentyne will be hosting the Breakfast Television Live Eye from The Court in Rouge Valley Centenary on Thursday, April 29th in support of our new Rouge Valley Centenary Buy a Bed campaign.
We need lots of enthusiastic patients, physicians, staff, donors and volunteers to cheer on our bed races and bed-making competitions. Show your support by coming to the hospital at 6:30 AM and getting a good spot on the balcony.
The first 10 people who come -- and can stay for the whole 3 hours! -- will get a FREE Buy a Bed t-shirt to wear during the show!
See you there!
RVHSF Communications Officer |
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H O S P I T A L S T O R I E S | 'Lean' helps to improve long-term care placement process
Rouge Valley Health System (RVHS) is one of many hospitals across Ontario that have adopted 'Lean', a management philosophy based on the elimination of waste and respect for people. Read the full article in the April 2010 edition of Hospital News. |
| D O N O R S T O R I E S |  $100,000 Nursing Education pledge
Singer, Kwinter LLP made a $100,000 pledge to support both RVHS Emergency Departments' nursing education needs earlier this year. The Foundation held a gift celebration on April 6th to celebrate that gift, present the firm with a plaque to place in their corporate offices, tour the new RVAP emergency department, and meet some of the nurses who will be benefitting from the firm's generosity. Singer, Kwinter, LLP has over 30 years of experience in Personal Injury, Insurance Law, and Family Law. Besides the $100,000 donation to Nursing Education, Singer, Kwinter was a Bronze Sponsor at our recent Rouge Planet gala.
Photo from the gift celebration can be viewed online on our Photo Gallery.
Jason Katz and founding partner Alfred Kwinter of Singer, Kwinter. Photo by Katherine Craine |
 BNC classroom dedicated to Shoppers Drug Mart
Thanks to the generosity of Shoppers Drug Mart customers and employees in east Toronto, more than $50,000 was raised for maternal and newborn programs and services at Rouge Valley Centenary (RVC) hospital campus through last fall's Tree of Life fundraising campaign. To highlight Shoppers Drug Mart's commitment to providing women access to health care resources, services and education to improve their whole health, the classroom within the Birthing and Newborn Centre (BNC) has been dedicated in their honour. The room is used for prenatal classes, with approximately 24-30 participants per month, as well as learning and development space for departmental staff, obstetricians, midwives and paediatricians. A gift celebration was held for Shoppers Drug Mart pharmacists/owners with the hospital staff on March 31st.
Photos from the gift celebration can be viewed online on our Photo Gallery.
Cutting the ribbon from Shoppers Drug Mart were Sue Gibbs, Amy Ferguson, Ome Jamal, Sandra Bragagnolo and Rick Krakenberg, with Sue Fyfe of RVHS (2nd from left) and Chad Hanna from RVHSF (far right). Photo by Dan Pearce, Scarborough Mirror (republished with permission) |
 Coaching for a cause
Local business Rob Vivian Coaching once again supported the hospital right in their backyard by hosting two coaching seminars for real estate agents. A huge success, this year's event raised $1,520 for Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital campus, surpassing their results from the year before by over $500!
Corissa Vivian hands the donation to Heather Montague, RVHSF Special Events Officer. Photo by Kerry McLeish |
 Upcoming event ~ Knights tee-off for local hospital
Plans are well underway for the Knights of Columbus Council 11098's 4th Annual Fr. Diego Ferro Memorial Charity Golf Tournament. Council 11098's home is St. Isaac Jogues Parish in Pickering. This year the fundraising tournament will be held on Saturday, May 29th at 1:00 pm at the magnificent Mill Run Golf Club in Uxbridge. The committee members are actively seeking players and sponsors for this year's event. Ticket costs for this year's tournament have been held at $100, which includes the highly-rated Mill Run course, golf cart, a sumptuous roast beef dinner, prizes and a silent auction.
Partial proceeds will once again be directed to Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital campus.
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National Volunteer Week is April 18 - 24. As we celebrate National Volunteer Week at the hospital, we are incredibly thankful for the many valuable contributions of our Volunteer Services and Auxiliary members to our patients, staff and community. If you're at either hospital campus next week, please take the time to fill out a congratulations card, or just thank a volunteer in a blue smock. |
| Fond farewells
It is with great sadness that we convey the news of the passing of two fixtures at Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital.
Margaret Langan was a wonderful volunteer for the Foundation for over 8 years, one of a troop of women we lovingly referred to as "The Scottish Ladies." Margaret loved to come into the office to help with our signature events, such as hand-tying ribbons to invitations to dress them up. Her charm and wit and laugh will be greatly missed.
April also saw the passing of the mother-in-law of long-time supporter and Vital Links Campaign Co-Chair Rene Soetens. Flo Ritchie was, as her obituary this week reminded us, "employed at the Ajax & Pickering hospital for over 34 years as that pleasant first voice one would hear when they called the hospital." In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to RVAP through the Foundation at 416-281-7342. |
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Excellent client service for long-distance patient
I was scheduled for a CT scan at Rouge Valley Centenary hospital. The day before the scheduled test, I received a call from my family physician's office to say that my creatinine blood test results were out of date, and that I would have to cancel my CT scan until I had up-to-date blood test results. Since I live two hours north of the city, my family doctor would have had to mail the test requisition to me. Then I would have had to get a local lab to send the results back to the doctor. Since I had been waiting for a considerable length of time already for the CT scan, I was frustrated by this development.
However, my faith in the professionalism and client service of your hospital was demonstrated by Judy, a clerk in your Diagnostic Imaging out-patient clinic. To save me a trip, she arranged to have the blood test done in the morning before the CT scan in the afternoon and have the results sent to the Diagnostic Imaging department stat. When I arrived in the morning, I went to the blood lab and found my requisition waiting for me. The test was done immediately, and there was a note on the file to have the results processed stat. Later in the afternoon, I arrived for my CT scan. There, Judy processed the paperwork, and I had the test conducted in a timely and professional manner by all your staff.
Judy turned around what could have been a very unpleasant situation quickly and efficiently. In a world where organizations preach client service, Judy actually put actions to words. I just wanted to let you know about my positive experience because of one employee who cares about her patients and provides excellent service.
Sincerely,
David S. |
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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
4th Annual Fr. Diego Ferro Memorial Charity Golf Tournament
Date: May 29, 2010
For: Partial proceeds to equipment for RVAP
Host: Knights of Columbus Council 11098
Location: Mill Run Golf Club, Uxbridge
 Run 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
 Dr. Craig Jones Memorial Golf TournamentDate: June 28, 2010
 For:Equipment at RVC and nursing bursaries Location:Scarboro Golf and Country Club Platinum Sponsor: Scotiabank Group Register Now: Maureen Dowhaniuk, 905-683-2320 x1212
JD Invitational
Proceeds from this event will support Rouge Valley Health System
Dates: July 26 and 27, 2010
Location: Cherry Downs / DiamondBack Golf Club Cost: $320, includes 2 rounds and dinner Contact: Heather Montague, 905-683-2320 x1501  20th Annual Golf ClassicDate: August 5, 2010
SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE
For: Proceeds will support our new Rouge Valley Centenary Buy a Bed campaign
Location: Sleepy Hollow Golf Club
Download: Sponsorship / foursome package Contact: Heather Montague, 905-683-2320 x1501
 Mayors' Charity Golf Classic
Date: September 14, 2010
For: Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital |
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