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Today, we are publicly announcing our latest campaign: our " Image is Everything" Campaign will bring an MRI to Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital!
As RVAP completes its long-awaited redevelopment, we need your help to ensure that we can include a state-of-the-art MRI in our new expanded Diagnostic Imaging Centre. Together, we can give west Durham the best health care, close to home!
 Kerry McLeish,
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H O S P I T A L S T O R I E S | Rouge Valley staff in the news
RVC pharmacy technician Patricia Hayton was featured in an article in the June 2010 edition of the Pharmacy Connection, a monthly journal for pharmacists. The article discusses how the role and qualifications of Ontario's pharmacy technicians are changing, and how they balance work, school and exams as they work to meet the new licensing requirements. Patricia is one of the first pharmacy technicians to complete the required courses and continues to be very involved at the Ontario College of Pharmacists. Across both of Rouge Valley's hospital campuses, there are currently a number of pharmacy technicians who are going through the process of becoming registered. On behalf of our pharmacy team and the rest of Rouge Valley, congratulations to Patricia and the rest of the pharmacy technicians working on this achievement. |
 Community Outreach
Rouge Valley continues to communicate with its communities more than ever. The hospital's Community Outreach webpage provides access for you to read the presentations that RVHS has made at meetings of community organizations, health care providers and government organizations in east Toronto and west Durham. RHVS welcomes invitations to present to and answer questions from your organization.
As of June 2010, community outreach audiences receive a copy of our Getting To Know flyer about the hospital and the health care system. |
| D O N O R S T O R I E S |  Foundation launches MRI fundraising Campaign:
Image is Everything
The Rouge Valley Health System Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of its " Image is Everything" Campaign to fund a new, permanent Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanner at Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital campus. The MRI will produce detailed, clear images of the body for improved diagnoses. It will also provide greater patient comfort, and allow for some freedom of movement during a much-quieter, shorter scan, with no side effects.
The first community donation to the Campaign is from Lincoln Avenue Public School in Ajax. The students' Lincoln Lions basketball team raised $350 from a bake sale. Today, the Campaign Cabinet accepted the cheque, then challenged the Lions to a friendly game of hoops!
Photos from the fun-filled community launch and basketball game can be viewed online on our Photo Gallery.
Photo by Kerry McLeish
Put yourself in the picture. Help bring an MRI to your local community hospital by donating today. |
 Finger-Lickin' good fundraising
Last weekend, the Foundation partnered with the Rotary Clubs of Ajax and Pickering at their 3rd Annual Pickering Ribfest. Over 70,000 people came out and ate ribs, listened to music, met up with friends and neighbours and supported their community. The 3-day event also gave the Foundation a chance to tell the community about the " Image is Everything" Campaign for an MRI at Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital. Special thanks to the 35 hospital diagnostic imaging staff and community volunteers who sold 50-50 draw tickets all 3 days; half of the net proceeds are being allocated to our fundraising efforts to bring this state-of-the art scanner to your local community hospital.
Image is Everything committee member John G. Smith selling our 50-50 draw tickets. Photo by Jennifer Collins |
 Business Links tournament a hot ticket
The weather cooperated with plenty of sunshine and above average temperatures for the Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade Business Links golf tournament on May 26th. APBOT Chair John G. Smith donated all of the proceeds from his putting contest to the " Image is Everything" Campaign for an RVAP MRI. Foundation staff also hosted one of the holes with information about the Campaign. Fittingly, the winning foursome was ( photo L-R) Chad Hanna, RVHS Foundation President; Rene Soetens, ConTEST, Rotary Club of Ajax; Dr. Mark Prieditis, RVHS Radiologist, Foundation Board member and member of the "Image is Everything" Campaign Cabinet; and Brian Skinner, CAO of the Town of Ajax.
Photo by Jennifer Collins |
 Beautification Day pays tribute
Pine Ridge Memorial Gardens annually hosts Beautification Day -- held this year on June 6th -- where families gather to remember their loved ones who have passed away, clean up the grounds and support their local community hospital. The public made donations to support the " Image is Everything" Campaign for an RVAP MRI.
Just as the band finished playing "I Can See Clearly Now, The Rain Is Gone," the sun broke through the clouds, and the balloons with messages tied onto them were released. |
 Guildwood Day
We celebrated Guildwood Day 2010 on Saturday, June 5th. Many families stopped by our Foundation booth at the festivities to learn about our current Rouge Valley Centenary Buy a Bed campaign, and we had a great time pushing our green hospital bed in the parade! Special thanks to volunteers Lorraine Walker, Norma Koch, Bonnie Hughson, Gail Solecki, Councillor Paul Ainslie, Janet Ainslie, Tommy Ainslie and Jimmy Ainslie. It was a great day to come out and have fun with our neighbours.
(L-R) At the booth, Lorraine, Bonnie and Ros Sagar-Lal |
 RVC Artwork on Display
A painting donated by well-known Canadian artist Doris McCarthy to the RVC Birthing and Newborn Centre (BNC) will be featured in a local art exhibition celebrating the artist's 100th birthday. From June 19 - July 24, the painting, entitled "The Eastern Bluffs," will be part of an exhibition called " Roughing it in the Bush," which takes place at the Doris McCarthy Gallery, located at the University of Toronto - Scarborough Campus, 1265 Military Trail.
Photo of the painting at the BNC opening by Kerry McLeish |
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Five Auxiliary members win awards
"Durham Region volunteers honoured with provincial recognition: Hundreds recognized at Oshawa ceremony" by Ashley Bain, News Advertiser
Hundreds of Durham Region volunteers were recognized recently at the provincial 2010 Volunteer Service Awards ceremony. The awards, which wrapped up National Volunteer Week, included pins and certificates given to residents, based on the number of years they've been volunteering at an organization. The awards ceremony was held in Oshawa on April 26. Each recipient was nominated by the organization where they volunteer. According to the Province, Ontarians donate more than five million hours of their time each year to organizations and communities.
Congratulations to the following Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering Auxiliary members: - Isabella Lodge, 30 years
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Jean Webb, 15 years
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Dorothy Adams, 20 years
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Audrey Robertson, 20 years
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Margaret Sharpley, 15 years
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 "Rouge Valley saved my life."Rouge Valley saved Paul Kelly's life, and he didn't even have a heart attack.
At first Paul ignored the pains in his chest but, when he finally visited his family doctor, he was sent to Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital for a stress test. They sent him in an ambulance to Rouge Valley Centenary, where he was met by Dr. Joseph Ricci, Chief of RVHS's Cardiac Care Program. Within hours, he had life-saving angioplasty.
This happened because of RVHS's new Code STEMI program, which provides for percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) within 90 minutes of a patient presenting with symptoms allowing more lives to be saved.
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 Run the Lake
 3rd Annual Port Union Waterfront Festival
Date: June 12, 2010
Activities include entertainment, music and children's events and activities, as well as a community barbecue. Time: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM For: RVC Buy a Bed campaign Location: Port Union Village Common Contact: Ros Sagar-Lal, 416-281-7463 Website: www.waterfrontpark.ca
12th Annual PVUC Bill Hearn Memorial Fundraising Golf Tournament
Date: June 17, 2010
For: Partial proceeds to RVAP
Location: Four Seasons Country Club, Claremont
Contact: Tom Blake, Golf Tournament Coordinator, 905-683-4721
 25th Annual Highland Creek Heritage Festival: Featuring the Foundation Bed Race
Date: June 19, 2010
Come by our booth for information and give-aways. Join our parade on a hospital bed float, then cheer on our amazing Bed Race. For: RVC Buy a Bed campaign Location: Old Kingston Road and Morrish Road Contact: Ros Sagar-Lal, 416-281-7463
Rouge Valley Health System Annual General MeetingDate: Tuesday, June 22, 2010Time: 7 p.m., with reception to follow Location: Deer Creek Golf & Banquet Facility, 2700 Audley Road North, Ajax RSVP: 416-281-7342 or events@rougevalley.ca
Refreshments provided; free parking
 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: Heather Montague, 905-683-2320 x1501
3rd Annual Bringing Daytona Beach to the GTA
Date: July 18, 2010
Time: 1 - 6 p.m.
Host: Asphalt Junkies
Location: Heydenshore Pavilion, 589 Water Street, Whitby
JD Invitational
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
The Guild Alive With Culture
Date: August 7-8, 2010Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Come by our booth for information and give-aways.  Free Family Fun Day at the Races
Date: August 15, 2010Hosts: Ajax Downs and Quarter Racing Owners of Ontario, Inc. For: RVAP MRI Image is Everything campaign Location: Ajax Downs, 50 Alexander's Crossing, Ajax Contact: Katherine Craine, 905-683-2320 x1501 West Rouge Community Day
Date: September 11, 2010
Come by our booth for information and give-aways. Time: 9 AM - 4 PM For: RVC Buy a Bed campaignLocation: West Rouge Community Centre, 270 Rouge Hills Drive Contact: Ros Sagar-Lal, 416-281-7463  15th Annual Mayors' Charity Golf Classic
Date: September 14, 2010
SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE
 2nd Annual FASHIONShow
Date: November 7, 2010
For: RVC. Details to come!
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