R E P R T - St. Catharines General Hospital Foundation
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T H E S T . C A T H A R I N E S G E N E R A L H O S P I T A L<br />
R E P R T<br />
FAQs about<br />
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<strong>Hospital</strong><br />
3 4 5 6<br />
Improvement<br />
Your Dollars at Work<br />
Tree of Lights<br />
Dr. Park Memorial<br />
Above Photo: Ameer Wakil<br />
(President, SCGH <strong>Foundation</strong><br />
Board of Directors) poses for a photo<br />
with Linda Evangelista, Bryan Adams<br />
and Sandra Sabo (SCGH <strong>Foundation</strong>,<br />
Chief Operating Officer)<br />
Bryan Adams entertains a sold-out<br />
crowd at Bethany Community Church.<br />
Niagara<br />
Supports MCFC<br />
Canadian Rock Legend<br />
Returns to the Garden City<br />
In 1998 the famed rocker played to a screaming crowd of more than 3,000 at<br />
Jack Gatecliff Arena to raise funds for breast cancer screening equipment. This<br />
September, rock legend Bryan Adams returned to the Garden City and dazzled<br />
our guests with an intimate musical performance for the first time in a decade.<br />
Over 1,000 donors enjoyed a special acoustic performance that took place at<br />
Bethany Community Church. Adoring fans enjoyed 1980's classic songs like<br />
Summer of '69, (Everything I Do) I Do it For You, Kids Wanna Rock, and a<br />
number of new songs from Bryan’s 11th album, “11”.<br />
We are proud to announce the $240,000 that was raised from the concert will<br />
support the purchase of a Digital Mammography Unit for the Evangelista /<br />
Adams Centre for Breast Screening. The centre was named after a similar<br />
concert Bryan put on in the Garden City 10 years ago, with friend and<br />
supermodel Linda Evangelista hosting the event. Evangelista also attended the<br />
concert in support of her friend and the cause.<br />
With over $800,000 required to purchase the Digital Mammography Unit<br />
for the Evangelista / Adams Centre for Breast Screening, The<br />
SCGH <strong>Foundation</strong> has already raised a quarter of the necessary funds.<br />
“This benefit concert has had a tremendous impact on the<br />
success of this critical fundraising campaign,” said Sandra Sabo,<br />
Chief Operating Officer of The SCGH <strong>Foundation</strong>. “Bryan’s concert has<br />
been an inspiration for those living with breast cancer and we hope<br />
residents of Niagara continue to support this urgent initiative.”<br />
The Digital Mammography Unit boasts exceptional image quality and lower<br />
exposure to radiation, as compared to a conventional mammogram. The<br />
improved images may result in early diagnosis and treatment options to<br />
patients. This state-of-the-art unit will also reduce the length of exams and<br />
therefore help reduce the centre’s existing six-week waiting list.<br />
Each donation is precious and vital in reaching our goal. Please consider<br />
the impact your donation could have on the lives of our community.<br />
Bryan Adams on his motivation to give<br />
Hair-raising Event<br />
Art Brightens S.C.G.<br />
Adams, who is touring in support of his new album, “11”,<br />
said by email he’s always been impressed with the centre.<br />
“It’s really something that should be all over the country,”<br />
he said, “Perhaps that is a greater goal to be considered”.<br />
Adams has devoted concerts and his photography to<br />
breast cancer fundraising for more than a decade.<br />
“A friend of mine was diagnosed in the late stages of the<br />
disease,”he said of his motivation for the charitable work.<br />
“She did not make it”. <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Catharines</strong> was a natural choice<br />
for a fundraiser, he said, being the hometown of Linda<br />
Evangelista, “one of my best friends.”<br />
~ An Excerpt From An Osprey Media Interview with Bryan Adams<br />
Friends of the<br />
<strong>General</strong><br />
| WINTER 2009 |
NHS responds to<br />
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS<br />
about the <strong>Hospital</strong> Improvement Plan<br />
On December 16, 2008, the Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Brant (HNHB) Local Health Integration<br />
Network (LHIN) approved the Niagara Health System’s (NHS) <strong>Hospital</strong> Improvement Plan (HIP).<br />
The HIP is a clinical services plan that looks to improve the delivery of quality of patient care and<br />
at the same time achieve cost savings. The details of the HIP will be implemented over the next<br />
five years. Some of the key changes include creating ten centres of excellence for specialized care<br />
across the region.<br />
Q: Is the <strong>Hospital</strong> Improvement Plan only about saving money?<br />
A: No. The Plan is about providing the health care Niagara needs and deserves in a way that is<br />
sustainable. By consolidating services and creating centres of excellence, we can use our health<br />
professionals, facility, equipment, technological and financial resources to our fullest ability to<br />
care for more patients and provide better care. As part of this plan we will need to work with<br />
other healthcare providers and the LHIN to deal with the shortage of primary care as well as<br />
supportive housing.<br />
Q: How will this Plan change patient care services?<br />
A: Patient care will be improved on a number of levels. There are several major<br />
recommendations to help Niagarans in a number of ways, such as:<br />
Manage chronic disease like diabetes or asthma while living at home,<br />
Offer more services for the elderly,<br />
Provide better services for people with addictions and mental health issues,<br />
Enhance our stroke program by having dedicated inpatient beds,<br />
Improve our surgical services by creating Centres of Excellence for various specialties such as<br />
Urology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, etc.<br />
The list goes on and is identified in detail in the Plan. The bottom line is that these<br />
recommendations will bring major improvements to patient care in Niagara. Our goal is to<br />
provide the right care at the right time in the right place. This plan will do that.<br />
Q: Doesn’t this plan raise more questions than provide answers?<br />
A: In any plan of this scope, there will be some questions that require more discussion<br />
especially during the implementation phase. In this plan, we have a road map that will get us<br />
from where we are today to a position where we can improve the quality of hospital care for<br />
every resident of Niagara, attract new doctors and nurses to the region and ensure that we can<br />
provide sustainable hospital care for our children and grandchildren<br />
Q: What is all this talk about one ‘super hospital’ for Niagara – why<br />
isn’t this being done?<br />
A: We do not support the concept of one single super hospital for Niagara. One hospital for<br />
Niagara does not balance the need for specialization and concentration of services versus the<br />
need for emergency, surgery, and dialysis care closer to home. One hospital in Niagara does not<br />
allow for back-up services in case of emergencies such as a fire in the hospital or an infectious<br />
outbreak such as SARS.<br />
Q: Why won’t you reconsider building the new health-care complex<br />
planned in <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Catharines</strong> on available land at the intersection of<br />
Highways 406 and 20 to be more accessible for all Niagarans?<br />
A: A very detailed selection process was undertaken to select the parcel of land to build the<br />
new health-care complex. Over 20 parcels of land were assessed, including land at Highways<br />
406 and 20. The location at First <strong>St</strong>reet and Fourth Avenue in west <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Catharines</strong> met all of the<br />
criteria including: size of property, transit access, proximity to roads such as Highway 406, QEW,<br />
<strong>St</strong>. Paul <strong>St</strong> and 4th/Welland Ave, compliance with official plan, ease of site services, proximity to<br />
Hamilton and central location in Niagara.<br />
We cannot build the new regional services – the cancer centre, cardiac catheterization and<br />
specialty mental health beds – as stand-alone regional services in the middle of Niagara. All of<br />
these services need to be located with an acute care community hospital.<br />
Q: Why does the HIP call for the creation of one centre of excellence<br />
for maternity services?<br />
A: There are a number of reasons why. Firstly, the number of births in Niagara is declining as<br />
our population ages. International research studies show that there should be more then 2,000<br />
births in a single maternity or obstetrics department to ensure that risks to mother and baby are<br />
kept to a minimum. At this time NHS runs three obstetrical units - one in Niagara Falls, one in<br />
Welland and one at the <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Catharines</strong> <strong>General</strong> site.<br />
Q: Why can’t we have birthing centres, rather than full-service<br />
maternity units in all three cities? They don’t need to be as hightech.<br />
A: A major factor driving the recommendation to create a centre of excellence is the increasing<br />
shortage of both specialized physicians and nurses to staff our three programs 24 hours per day.<br />
One of the main issues in continuing to have three obstetrics departments is the difficulty in<br />
staffing the units. Whether we provide birthing centres or full-services obstetrical programs, we<br />
still need RNs and RPNs staffing the departments with mid-wives, and physician specialists<br />
providing back-up. The average age of our specialists is now 57, and we simply won’t have<br />
enough staff to sustain three separate units in the future.<br />
Q: What if my child gets sick? Do I have to go to the new<br />
<strong>St</strong>. <strong>Catharines</strong> hospital?<br />
A: No. All NHS Emergency Departments and 14-hour Prompt Care Centres will continue to<br />
provide assessment and treatment services for infants, children and teenagers.<br />
Q: How is this Plan better for patients in NHS hospitals?<br />
A: Evidence and best practices in patient care show that patient outcomes actually improve<br />
when services are combined and Centres of Excellence are created. By treating more patients,<br />
doctors and nurses can focus and hone their skills. More specialists can be attracted and the<br />
technology will be there to support the most up-to-date procedures.<br />
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Letters From Grateful Patients<br />
Dear SCGH <strong>Foundation</strong>,<br />
"Sometimes, one has to be fair.”<br />
In June, I had to rush to the hospital with a nasty "Atrial Fibrillation"<br />
episode. I was admitted right away and was looked after by Dr. Shank and<br />
a number of nurses. Everyone was pleasant and efficient.<br />
Throughout the night Dr. Shank was very attentive, administering a<br />
number of tests, along with a drug that I had never received before. Within<br />
hours, my condition started to improve.<br />
Let's not say that patients are not looked after with kindness and<br />
competence. I am very grateful to the entire staff that took care of me<br />
including the triage nurse, because of the efficiency of the SCG hospital<br />
and the availability of drugs to help with my recurring problem.<br />
Mrs. Emilienne (Mimi) Massuet<br />
Dear SCGH <strong>Foundation</strong>,<br />
Sadly, on this past Saturday night I suffered a miscarriage and ended up in<br />
the care of the <strong>General</strong>'s ER department. From the moment I arrived until<br />
we left we were treated with care, concern and respect.<br />
Thankfully I have not personally had the need for an emergency room since<br />
I was 6, so I was unsure what kind of experience I would have. However,<br />
everyone I encountered from the very nice lady in Emergency Registration<br />
(who remembered me the next day too), to the nurses, the doctor, and<br />
even the housekeeping staff were all wonderful, and I felt that they<br />
deserved a heartfelt thank you from someone who truly appreciated their<br />
care. In a sad hour of my life I felt fortunate to have encountered such<br />
caring individuals and will always remember their kindness.<br />
I also wish to add that Dr. Dobosiewicz is such an asset to the hospital. He<br />
is my obstetrician and through this situation he too has been wonderful<br />
and helpful. The <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Catharines</strong> <strong>General</strong> has, in my opinion, a great staff of<br />
people who care, and that is beyond measure in this world.<br />
So please again send along my thanks to all, and wish everyone a happy<br />
and healthy Holiday.<br />
Claire Gregory<br />
Dr. Peter McMain Retires<br />
50 year career in Paediatric Medicine<br />
Submitted by Sharon Phair, RN<br />
In August, the staff of the Maternal Child and Family Care Unit hosted a small<br />
luncheon in honour of Dr. McMain's long standing presence on the Obstetric<br />
and Paediatric wards of the <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Catharines</strong> <strong>General</strong>.<br />
As always, even though it was a surprise reception, he was able to capture the<br />
moment to share some of his observations over the years. The changes have<br />
been many; but always at the center of his work has been the well being of his<br />
paediatric patients.<br />
One nurse recalled her own child's first encounter with Dr. McMain. She<br />
entered the office and there was no one at the reception desk. As she<br />
approached the desk, a little Beaver hand puppet popped up and began talking<br />
to her son. It pulled up a small doctor's bag and encouraged him to look inside<br />
and touch the equipment. Then Dr. McMain appeared. She recalls from then<br />
on her son had no fear of doctors and she was very appreciative of his care of<br />
her son.<br />
The MCFC staff have made a donation to The SCGH <strong>Foundation</strong>’s Wall of Hope<br />
as a permanent recognition of Dr. McMain’s work. On behalf of the staff, we<br />
wish Dr. McMain all the best as he enters the next chapter of his life.<br />
Dr. McMain enjoys a retirement celebration with the staff & volunteers<br />
of the Maternal Child & Family Care Unit.
Holiday Fundraiser a Sparkling Success<br />
2008 Tree of Lights Campaign raises $96,318<br />
Our largest crowd ever joined us to celebrate the 17th Annual Tree of Lights in Thorold and the<br />
23rd Annual in <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Catharines</strong>. The beautiful trees were lit up for the festive season and held in<br />
memory of Dr. Laura Goede, Don MacLean, Gene Moccio, Rita Pirillo, Barbara Ann Seymour, and<br />
John Washuta.<br />
We are pleased to announce that the trees in front of City Hall are a little "greener" this year thanks<br />
to our friends at Horizon Utilities. Over 5000 lights have been replaced with energy-efficient LED<br />
strands helping to keep the trees shining brightly while reducing energy costs over the holiday<br />
season.<br />
Families enjoyed hot chocolate, special coffee, delicious food, cookies, and musical entertainment<br />
including spectacular performances by the Niagara Conservatory of Music, Young Singers of<br />
Niagara and special guests, the award winning Smudge Fundaes.<br />
Olympic Bronze Medalist, Melanie Kok and Hamilton Tigercat, George Hudson signed<br />
autographs for their fans. Children and their families kept busy with craft tables,<br />
a Bounce & Slide and of course, posing for photographs with Father Christmas.<br />
We are excited to announce that we have exceeded our goal for the 2008 Tree of<br />
Lights campaign and Christmas Appeal by raising a grand total of $96,318. All<br />
proceeds from the 2008 Tree of Lights campaign will be directed to the Critical<br />
Care Services at the SCG site of the NHS.<br />
Evangelista Family<br />
Supports the SCGH<br />
Augustin James Evangelista, son of super-model and <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Catharines</strong> native,<br />
Linda Evangelista, recently celebrated the first of many milestone occasions,<br />
his baptism. Consistent with their generous spirit, the Evangelista family asked<br />
that all gifts be directed toward the Paediatric Department at the SCGH, which<br />
enabled the purchase of a Phototherapy Light for the Maternal Child and Family<br />
Care Unit. Thank you, Marisa and daughter Linda Evangelista, for your<br />
exemplary support of healthcare in Niagara.<br />
Memorial for Dr. Park<br />
In November, The SCGH <strong>Foundation</strong><br />
hosted a memorial celebration for<br />
the late Dr. Ken Park. Dr. Park was<br />
a compassionate and highly skilled<br />
physician who joined the<br />
Emergency and Family Medicine<br />
departments at the SCG site in<br />
1992. The tribute service was a<br />
moving occasion for family,<br />
friends and colleagues to reflect<br />
and celebrate Dr. Park’s life.<br />
To honour Dr. Park’s significant<br />
contribution to our hospital, two<br />
trauma stretchers have been<br />
purchased for the Emergency<br />
Department through memorial<br />
gifts. Thank you to our caring<br />
community, whose donations<br />
made this urgent need a reality.<br />
Dr. Park’s parents and sisters, Hazel and Nancy were<br />
touched by the tribute service held in November.<br />
Your Dollars at Work<br />
In 2008 we were thrilled to announce that over $650,000 had been<br />
raised to purchase a state-of-the-art Digital Fluoroscopy Unit for the<br />
Diagnostic Imaging Department. This vital piece of equipment has<br />
been installed at the SCG.<br />
Dr. Mehta is grateful to have this sophisticated unit at the SCG. “The<br />
Fluoroscopy Unit’s resolution is 100x better now, and the radiation dose<br />
is a fraction of the previous dose given. The new machine allows our<br />
doctors to diagnose patients in a shorter period of time – we can assist<br />
more patients, faster and safer.”<br />
The Digital Fluoroscopy Unit helps our specialists obtain quick, accurate<br />
images and immediate diagnosis of strokes, cancers, Chrons, colitis and<br />
the evaluation of veins, joints and clots.<br />
Thank you Niagara for your support!<br />
Your support will assist Jack Samchyk and colleagues of the Diagnostic<br />
Imaging Unit obtain quick and accurate images.<br />
www.scghfoundation.com | Winter 2009 | Page 3
Support for the Maternal Child & Family Care Unit<br />
Full Speed Ahead<br />
Ben’s roller coaster is a hit with<br />
the patients, visitors & staff<br />
At only 10 years old, Ben Kruck has a<br />
promising future as an engineer and<br />
philanthropist! Ben built an extreme<br />
roller coaster called the "Vertical<br />
Vengeance" using K'NEX Building Sets.<br />
The battery operated roller coaster<br />
includes screaming sounds and stands<br />
over 4ft tall. In October, Ben donated<br />
the roller coaster to the Paediatric<br />
playroom for the young patients to enjoy.<br />
Ben’s sister, Georgia, also donated a Fairy<br />
Treehouse to the playroom.<br />
Gliding into Parenthood<br />
New parents across the region will benefit from the generosity of the<br />
<strong>St</strong>. Columba Anglican Women who donated $500 toward the<br />
purchase of a beautiful Glider Rocker for the MCFC. The glider is what<br />
every new parent needs for a soothing and peaceful bonding experience<br />
while they are in the hospital.<br />
L-R: Heather Gallagher (Manager, MCFC), Sue Gustyn, Dee Provost,<br />
Peggy Shaw, Virginia <strong>St</strong>orin & Joy Furminger. Seated: Linda Watson.<br />
Concert Hits a High Note<br />
The Young Singers of Canada were thrilled to donate proceeds from their<br />
summer concert totaling over $1,000. With over 80 members, it is clear<br />
that this talented group has a passion for music and philanthropy.<br />
L-R: Heather Gallagher (Manager, Maternal Child Unit), Jacqueline Wiens<br />
(Conductor), Representative singers Evan Wiens, Katie Hines, Lindsay Baerg,<br />
Justine Ruddle, Janet Dick and Helen Warkentin (Conductors)<br />
Our local Professional Fire Fighters' Association has been working overtime<br />
to ensure The SCGH <strong>Foundation</strong> is outfitted with the most up to date<br />
equipment possible. To date, nearly $470,000 has been raised through the<br />
Magic n' Miracles Christmas Magic Show, an eagerly-awaited annual event<br />
that inspires our community to help young patients at the SCGH.<br />
Proceeds from the 2007 Christmas Magic Show totaled over $18,000 and was<br />
used to purchase a state-of-the-art Infant Transport Isolette for the Special<br />
Care Nursery. The <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Catharines</strong> Professional Fire Fighter's have been<br />
voluntarily raising funds for our hospital for 21 years. We are truly grateful for<br />
their on-going support!<br />
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'Sweet' Victory for Paeds<br />
Like most kids, Bailie Knox, Christina Ford and Emily Mohring enjoy putting<br />
on a good lemonade stand. But with the help of their community, the<br />
three found there could be even sweeter rewards if they helped out a good<br />
cause.<br />
The three girls spent the last days of summer vacation selling lemonade with<br />
their Thorold neighborhood supporting the idea with generous donations<br />
and words of encouragement. The girls hard-earned proceeds enabled the<br />
purchase of a DVD player, several packages of crayons, pencils, colouring<br />
books and a bowling set for the Paediatric Department.<br />
When Ethan Girard invited guests to his 7th birthday party he made<br />
an unusual request for someone his<br />
age. Ethan asked friends and family to donate<br />
gifts to the young patients at the SCG rather<br />
than buying birthday gifts for him.<br />
Ethan is no stranger to the needs of our<br />
hospital. His mom, Vera Girard is a Resource<br />
Nurse in the Emergency Department at the<br />
SCG and hospital needs are often discussed at<br />
the Girard household.<br />
Ethan and his sister Alexandra,<br />
were happy to strike a pose!<br />
D.M. Spreads Holiday Cheer<br />
Armed with tape, scissors and festive décor, students from Denis Morris<br />
created holiday magic throughout the Paediatric Department. The visit<br />
helped to bring smiles to the patients, visitors and staff at the SCG and we<br />
would like to thank Denis Morris for inspiring the spirit of the season.<br />
A Little Magic Goes a Long Way!<br />
<strong>St</strong>. <strong>Catharines</strong> Professional Fire Fighters’<br />
Association continue their fundraising efforts<br />
Birthday Theme to Remember<br />
L-R (Back): Lianne Esmores,<br />
Leah Rosett, Corey Barker, Brent<br />
Smith, Chaplain Paul McGuire<br />
L-R (Front): Julie-Anne Pastorius,<br />
Lauren Gascoigne, Ashley<br />
Grundy, Donn Martin<br />
Real Canadian SuperBBQ<br />
In September, The Real Canadian Superstore and a team from Kimberly<br />
Clark held a successful BBQ fundraising event which raised $2,000 for<br />
Paeds. Guests enjoyed tasty food &<br />
beverages, special gifts and prizes. We<br />
were thrilled that the "Kleenex<br />
Cottonelle Puppy" made an appearance<br />
and encouraged our guests to support<br />
this great cause.<br />
SCGHF Board President, Ameer Wakil presents<br />
Kimberly Clark Representatives, Karen Boone &<br />
Peter DiPietro with a Certificate of Appreciation<br />
for their sponsorship of this event.<br />
L- R: Event Co-Chairs Justine Morris & Marty Urlocker, Sandy Jones RN, Co-Chair<br />
Terry Colburn, Sandra Sabo (SCGHF Chief Operating Officer), Heather Gallagher<br />
(Manager, MCFC)
Lions Support Local Services<br />
In November the Lions Eye Care Niagara Inc., which includes members from<br />
Beamsville, <strong>St</strong>amford (Niagara Falls), <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Catharines</strong> and Jordan, generously<br />
donated $47,000 to purchase a DSAEK Instrument Set for the O.S.S. This<br />
new equipment boasts greater efficiency with less trauma and rapid healing<br />
time for corneal transplant patients. We thank the members of the Lions Eye<br />
Care Niagara Inc. for providing our local community with access to a state-ofthe-art<br />
procedure in Niagara.<br />
L-R: Maria LaPlante, Duncan Tolley, John Veeneman (SCGHF Board of<br />
Directors), Glen Connell, Don Garriock, Linda Wenglowski, Dolores Farrell<br />
Wheelchairs for Oncology<br />
We are pleased to acknowledge<br />
a recent donation from Ron<br />
Bassett which has been dedicated<br />
to the memory of his wife Sharon, a<br />
former Oncology patient. Thank<br />
you to the Bassett family, whose<br />
support will have a significant<br />
impact on our future patients.<br />
L-R: Ron Bassett with his daughter, Kristen &<br />
grandchildren, Dade, Tristan & Tannon with<br />
Trudy <strong>St</strong>reet (Manager, Oncology/Palliative)<br />
Mack Legacy Continues<br />
Throughout the years, the Mack Alumni Association has offered financial<br />
support to The SCGH <strong>Foundation</strong> totaling over $32,000. The Alumni's<br />
most recent donation enabled the purchase of a Portable Spirometer for the<br />
Respirology Department. This equipment is the most commonly used<br />
respiratory function test for assessing respiratory disease. The Association also<br />
donated a Dialysis Chair for effortless patient positioning and ultimate<br />
comfort. Thank you to our long time friends for their continued support.<br />
L-R: Karen Wiens (Respiratory Therapist) Ann Davidson (Mack Alumni Card<br />
Convenor), Irene Boyes (Mack Alumni Assoc. Past President), Eleanor Snider (Mack<br />
Alumni Assoc. President), Richard Krysiak (SCGHF Board of Directors), Margaret<br />
Janzen (Mack Alumni Assoc. Treasurer), Kathy Burtch (Mack Alumni Assoc., Director)<br />
Art Donations Beautify SCG<br />
Georgina Finch recently donated 24 Trisha Romance Limited Edition Prints in<br />
memory of her father Walter N. Bradley, a<br />
life-long resident of <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Catharines</strong>. Georgina's<br />
collection is prominently displayed throughout<br />
the SCG and has made patients and visitors feel<br />
welcome. As a local artist, Trisha Romance has<br />
played an important role in our community's<br />
expression of pride. We are grateful to<br />
Georgina for this generous donation and for<br />
creating a more comforting environment for<br />
those in the hospital.<br />
Georgina Finch & Jean Bradley<br />
DVD Systems Help Patients<br />
In October, Larry & June Zehr delivered 15 portable DVD Players and<br />
an assortment of DVDs for the Outpatient Oncology Unit at the SCG<br />
site. This donation was made in memory of June's parents, Eva &<br />
George Jedicki. The DVDs will help pass the time and provide hours of<br />
entertainment for Oncology patients as they receive treatment at the<br />
clinic.<br />
L-R: June & Larry Zehr, Sandra Sabo (SCGHF, C.O.O.) Trudy <strong>St</strong>reet (Manager,<br />
Oncology/Palliative) & John Veeneman (SCGHF Board of Directors)<br />
O.P.G. host Charity BBQ<br />
During a recent presentation, two Ontario Power Generation (O.P.G.)<br />
co-operative students presented the proceeds from a BBQ held at the<br />
Niagara Falls O.P.G. site totaling $500. Thank you for your support!<br />
Co-operative students Sal Alajek and Mike Merpaw were happy to<br />
organize, cook and serve their co-workers at a BBQ this summer.<br />
Hair-raising Success<br />
After a decade of industry leading<br />
service, Renaissance Salon and<br />
Estetica hosted a grand re-opening<br />
celebration in October. Guests<br />
enjoyed an exquisite afternoon of<br />
cocktails and hors d'oeuvres while<br />
touring the newly renovated salon,<br />
located on Ontario <strong>St</strong>reet in <strong>St</strong>.<br />
<strong>Catharines</strong>. The day concluded<br />
with a charity auction with<br />
proceeds totaling $4,500 toward<br />
Outpatient Oncology.<br />
L-R: Ameer Wakil (President, SCGHF<br />
Board of Directors), Renaissance Salon<br />
Owners, Dennis & Sophie Constantino<br />
Big Swing for Healthcare<br />
The <strong>General</strong> Contractors Association of Niagara Inc. were thrilled to<br />
donate proceeds from their 5th Annual Golf Tournament held at<br />
Peninsula Lakes Golf Club in September. This year's tournament raised<br />
an additional $25,000 to be directed toward the New Healthcare<br />
Complex.<br />
Gerry Petrunick of <strong>St</strong>uCor was proud to present Sandra<br />
Sabo (SCGHF, C.O.O.) with this generous donation.<br />
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Friends of The <strong>General</strong><br />
The <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Catharines</strong> <strong>General</strong> <strong>Hospital</strong> <strong>Foundation</strong> is pleased to acknowledge the following Friends of the <strong>General</strong> for their gifts of $200 or more between<br />
June 1 and December 1, 2008. All Tree of Lights donors were published in The <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Catharines</strong> <strong>St</strong>andard. Thank you to all donors for their support.<br />
CHAIRMAN CLUB<br />
Canadian Tire Corporation<br />
Trevor & Christine Cooper<br />
Bruno Dammizio<br />
<strong>St</strong>anley and Dorothy Heywood<br />
Latcham P.M.L. Foods<br />
Lions Eye Care (Niagara) Inc.<br />
Loblaw Properties Limited<br />
Manulife Financial<br />
Bernhard & Sylvia Mattern<br />
Lynsey McBennett-Gregoire<br />
Niagara Tournament of Hope<br />
Sheryl & Reza Rastegar<br />
Scotiabank<br />
<strong>St</strong>. <strong>Catharines</strong> Professional Fire<br />
Fighters' Association<br />
Club Roma (<strong>St</strong>. <strong>Catharines</strong>) Inc.<br />
Ladies Auxiliary<br />
Mack Alumni Association<br />
DIRECTORS CLUB<br />
Ashlar Club of <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Catharines</strong> Inc.<br />
Ron Bassett<br />
Caulin & Karen Boone<br />
Elisabeth Borman<br />
John Fisher<br />
Four City Tile & Flooring Inc.<br />
Tom & Mary Jane Gauld<br />
Betty Glen<br />
Grantham Lions Club<br />
Grey Power Insurance Brokers<br />
(Niagara) Inc.<br />
Lorene Katzman<br />
Marion Kaye<br />
Christine Kean<br />
Dr. Anna Kobylecky<br />
Herbert & Gudrun Konzelmann<br />
Ronald Martin<br />
Odan Detech<br />
Ontario Power Generation<br />
Employees' & Pensioners Charity<br />
Hazel Park<br />
Nancy Pei<br />
Pittsburgh <strong>St</strong>eel Group<br />
Don & Bonnie Pollock<br />
Premier Fitness<br />
Henry & Eve Ramaker<br />
Ramaker's Imports Inc.<br />
RBC Royal Bank<br />
Renaissance Salon & Esthetique<br />
Robert Sargent<br />
<strong>St</strong>. <strong>Catharines</strong> Downtown<br />
Association<br />
<strong>St</strong>. <strong>Catharines</strong> Singing Saints<br />
<strong>St</strong>evensville Kinettes Service Club<br />
<strong>St</strong>u Cor Construction Ltd.<br />
The Annual John Mancini Golf<br />
Tournament<br />
Vision 2000 Travel Group<br />
Welland Avenue United Church<br />
Robert & Shirley Young<br />
TRILLIUM CLUB<br />
AGF Funds Inc.<br />
Dr. Sushma Amin<br />
John Atkinson<br />
Tom Biesiada<br />
Dmetro Buzanko<br />
CAW Local 199 Retirees Association<br />
Cosella-Dorken Products<br />
Durward Jones Barkwell &<br />
Company<br />
EMR Engineering Consulting<br />
Faraj Fathala<br />
Tina Goertzen<br />
Maurice & Marilyn Gomme<br />
Glen & Lori Gordon<br />
Grantham Lioness Club<br />
Bernard Grimes<br />
C.H. Ironberg<br />
Jane Lammers<br />
Mr. Bill Marenchin<br />
John & Shirley McDowell<br />
Meridian Credit Union<br />
Anne Mirynech<br />
Morabito Family Fund<br />
Ruth H. Morton<br />
June Munro<br />
Margaret Newman<br />
Niagara Prosthetics & Orthotics<br />
Niagara Tents & Events<br />
Erhard & Erna Olbeter<br />
Order of the Eastern <strong>St</strong>ar, Lincoln<br />
Chapter #142<br />
Jacquelline Overholt<br />
Rose Owen<br />
Frank Parkhouse<br />
Christine Parkinson<br />
Petro Canada Community<br />
Partnership<br />
Bryant & Marjorie Prosser<br />
RBC Royal Bank of Canada<br />
Norma Rolls<br />
Eugen & Elisabeth Schnierle<br />
Sandra Siemens<br />
Deborah Silverberg<br />
Karen Somers<br />
Joseph & Antoinette Sorbara<br />
<strong>St</strong>. Columba Church, A.C.W.<br />
<strong>St</strong>eed & Evans Ltd.<br />
Sullivan, Mahoney LLP Lawyers<br />
Donald Venn<br />
Ameer & Robyn Wakil<br />
Joyce Webb<br />
George Williamson<br />
Ellen Wodchis<br />
DONORS<br />
Abitibi-Consolidated Company of<br />
Canada - Recycling Division<br />
Peter & Diana Aiello<br />
Aim Trimark Investments Inc.<br />
Wiliam & Molly Allen<br />
Margaret Andrews<br />
Bill Armbrust<br />
Shelley Avakian<br />
Leslie & Jean Baker<br />
Beamsville & District Lioness Club<br />
Howie & Val Beattie<br />
Wayne & Margaret Berridge<br />
Henryk Bialy<br />
Rita Boldt<br />
Ethel Bones<br />
Cole Bourbas<br />
Mel & Frieda Budarick<br />
Sammy Buth<br />
Bruce Butler<br />
T. Harding Cambray<br />
Winifred Cameron<br />
Richard & Lynda Campbell<br />
Thelma Carlson<br />
Louise Clifton<br />
Elizabeth J. Condon<br />
Lyn Corbey<br />
Angelina Corrado<br />
Court Holdings Limited<br />
Katherine Covatta<br />
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CPE <strong>St</strong>ructural Consultants Limited<br />
Diana Crandall<br />
Thomas & Lisette Critelli<br />
Crossroads Refrigeration<br />
Paul & Joan Cubbon<br />
Betty Ann Culp<br />
Leslie & Shirley DeBeau<br />
Deja Vu Massage<br />
Chuck Devlin<br />
Rose Dunn<br />
Elco Tech Inc.<br />
John & Nancy Elliott<br />
Embassy Suites<br />
Extreme Technology<br />
Fermo Holdings<br />
Donald & Barbara Ferries<br />
Ken Ford<br />
Lise Fortier<br />
John Gabriele<br />
Pamela Gadd<br />
Betty Gardiner<br />
<strong>General</strong> Motors of Canada Limited<br />
Gerger Mechanical Ltd.<br />
Angelo Giancola<br />
Ron & Anne Gignac<br />
Marie-Louise Goller<br />
Malcolm & Elizabeth Gollert<br />
Marilyn Grant<br />
John C. & Loreen Gray<br />
Great Gulf Group of Companies<br />
Great Northern Fireproofing<br />
Arlene Greschuk<br />
Group 92 Mechanical Inc.<br />
Guest Tile Inc.<br />
Teri Haeni<br />
Virginia Haines<br />
Hammerschlag & Joffe Inc.<br />
Hard Rock Paving Co. Ltd.<br />
Ron & Joan Heagle<br />
Margaret Heinrichs<br />
Doris Herster<br />
Franklin & Viola Hirst<br />
Michael & Dina Holland<br />
Deanna Hunt<br />
John Kenyon Limited<br />
Dr. & Mrs. Robert Josefchak<br />
Peter & Margaret Kaupp<br />
Greg & Anne Kelly<br />
Maria Klemen<br />
Werner Koop<br />
Al & Marie Kordos<br />
Frank Krahn<br />
Victor Krmpotic<br />
Lafarge<br />
Ron Lake<br />
Deborah Lee<br />
Frank Lesniak<br />
Joe Lewis<br />
Liberty Bicycles<br />
Francis & Phyllis Liddycoat<br />
Linkwireless<br />
M Cafe Inc.<br />
Sue MacGregor<br />
John & Anne MacNeill<br />
Dr. Ralph Malone &<br />
Dr. Elizabeth Oliver<br />
Mapleridge Mechanical Contracting<br />
Raymond & Lillian Marsden<br />
John & Connie Marshall<br />
Eleanor Massey<br />
Enzo Mastromatteo<br />
Gary Matheson<br />
Alojz Maticic<br />
Kazmira Matschay<br />
Barry & Margo McNaughton<br />
Wayne McNeill<br />
Dr. & Mrs. Labh Mehta<br />
Dr. & Mrs. James & Susan Miles<br />
James & Mary Miller<br />
Norma Moldowan<br />
Joyce Montgomery<br />
Wilma Morris<br />
MRP Reinforcing Inc.<br />
Eugene & Alberta Muratori<br />
Ky Van Nguyen<br />
Niagara Custom Granite<br />
Patricia Nichols<br />
Wilhelma Nickel<br />
Norjohn Contracting & Paving<br />
Irene Oaker<br />
Oakville <strong>St</strong>amping & Bending<br />
Ontario Power Generation<br />
William J. & Maureen S. Orr<br />
Roy & Annie Page<br />
Lydia & Thomas Paprosky<br />
Florence Passingham<br />
Pen Centre<br />
Henry & Anne Peters<br />
Sonja Pizzacalla<br />
Power Glen Public School<br />
Quad <strong>St</strong>eel Inc.<br />
Linde Ramaker-Hildebrand<br />
Reggies Performance Automotive<br />
John & Mary Rempel<br />
Cyril & Phyllis Reynolds<br />
Rosmar Drywall & Acoustics Ltd.<br />
Karen Rubin<br />
Matilda Rucks<br />
Sahla Thai Restaurant<br />
Salon Swank<br />
Mrs. & Mr. Saretz<br />
Saver Magazine<br />
H. Raymond Seguin<br />
Luigi Setacci<br />
Mac & Doris Sherman<br />
Sizzling Solutions Inc.<br />
Smith Brothers Contracting Corp.<br />
Smudge Fundaes<br />
Bob Somerset<br />
Luigi & Anna Sorrento<br />
<strong>St</strong>. <strong>Catharines</strong> Softball Association<br />
Lloyd <strong>St</strong>oddart<br />
<strong>St</strong>umpf Fire Protection<br />
Roberta <strong>St</strong>yran<br />
W. Paul & Ruth Symons<br />
<strong>St</strong>oyan Tanoussef<br />
Terraprobe<br />
The Verge Insurance Group<br />
Tony's Fish and Produce Market<br />
Toronto Inspection Ltd.<br />
Renaud & Suzanne Turcotte<br />
Turner Fleischer Architects Inc.<br />
Garnet Tyles<br />
United Way of Greater Toronto<br />
Upper Canada Consultants<br />
Walker Industries Holdings<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Martin Walsh<br />
Murray Walters<br />
Barbara Welsh<br />
Gerald White<br />
Gisela Wieszt<br />
Kenneth & Marlene Wignall<br />
Woodworx by SFG.<br />
Yamaha Canada
THEIR MEMORY LIVES ON<br />
Robert Adamson<br />
Carl Anderson<br />
Edward Andrews<br />
John Baldin<br />
Grace Barnes<br />
Daniel Barnowski<br />
Warren Baxter<br />
Phyllis Benner<br />
Daniel (Danny) Beston<br />
John W. Birmingham<br />
William Birrell<br />
Lois Blackburn<br />
Barbara Blong<br />
Gerard Bodogh<br />
Beverley Bouck<br />
Gary Brady<br />
Raymond Bray<br />
Louis Cahill<br />
Shirley Cairns<br />
Francesco Calabrese<br />
Eleanor Campbell<br />
Katherine Campney<br />
William Carlson<br />
Thomas Cassidy<br />
Quintino Cirone<br />
Dianne Collins<br />
Mary Comfort<br />
Gary Cooper<br />
George W.R. Corbin<br />
Lorraine Corman<br />
Frances Cottrell<br />
Rudolf Covello<br />
Fern Cracknell<br />
Daisy Craig<br />
Ralph Crowther<br />
Giuseppe "Joe" D'Amico<br />
Laura Davis<br />
Arthur De Decker<br />
Hermanus Dewolff<br />
Raymond Dionne<br />
Jean Dobrindt<br />
Mildred Ducker<br />
Erica Dyck<br />
Nicholas Dyck<br />
Peter Dykstra<br />
Carmelo Elia<br />
Eva Fader<br />
Edith Farmer<br />
Marian Ferris<br />
Bruce Foster<br />
Florence Franklin<br />
Jacob Fransen<br />
Robert Froese<br />
Filomeno Gabriele<br />
Dolores Gill<br />
Bridget Gilligan<br />
H.J. Gregory<br />
Alwin Gretzinger<br />
William Gunn<br />
Elizabeth Hamilton<br />
Cleo Harakas<br />
Hylda Harper<br />
Dave Hayes<br />
Francoise Henri<br />
Margaret Hildebrandt<br />
Herb Hill<br />
Katie Hirter<br />
George Hodge<br />
David Iliffe<br />
Harry Janzen<br />
Margaret Jarrell<br />
Jack Joliceur<br />
<strong>St</strong>eve Karaszi<br />
Anne Kean<br />
Peter Kennedy<br />
Ernest Kerr<br />
Harry Knauer<br />
Helena Kohutanycz<br />
Peter Krahn<br />
Jorma Kuirinlahti<br />
Carmel Lalonde<br />
Durante Lavalle<br />
Margarey Lepp<br />
Joseph Letwin<br />
Robert Lindsay<br />
Marguerite Lucas<br />
Eugene Luczkiw<br />
Ellen Mannapso<br />
Tony Marrocco<br />
Edna Martin<br />
Irene McInnis<br />
Helen McKenzie<br />
James McLean<br />
Brian McPhillips<br />
Kenneth Membry<br />
Kathleen Michaud<br />
Arva Miller<br />
Connie Moore<br />
Ida Moskaluk<br />
Henryka Napieraj<br />
Lois Newhouse<br />
Arthur Newman<br />
Melvin Nicholls<br />
Peter Ostap<br />
Winnifred Overholt<br />
Olga Pamataitis<br />
Giuseppe Panici<br />
Dolores Paolozzi<br />
Bridget Pasche<br />
Ivan Petrovic<br />
Roma Plummer<br />
<strong>St</strong>anley Pogoda<br />
Sheila Pogorzelec<br />
Elizabeth Powter<br />
Giovanni Ragusi<br />
Giovanni Raimondo<br />
Thomas Randall<br />
Gertrud Reitz<br />
William Rix<br />
Maurice Rizzuto<br />
Warren Rockwell<br />
Dianne Rode<br />
William Rogozynski Sr.<br />
Anna Sawatzky<br />
Catherine Scaletta<br />
Gunther Schlange<br />
Lillian Schmidt<br />
Gertrud Senitza<br />
Dennis Servos<br />
Paul Sevcik<br />
George Shepherd<br />
John Shewchuk<br />
Jura Skomatczuk<br />
Edna Smith<br />
Anna Soyka<br />
Frank Spadafora<br />
Josephine Spagnoletti<br />
Emma <strong>St</strong>asiak<br />
Douglas <strong>St</strong>eers<br />
Anne <strong>St</strong>evens<br />
Muriel <strong>St</strong>evens<br />
Nancy <strong>St</strong>evens<br />
Monica <strong>St</strong>evenson<br />
Vera <strong>St</strong>opka<br />
Winnifred <strong>St</strong>ouck<br />
Alex Szczechura<br />
Lidia Tenke<br />
<strong>St</strong>anley Thompson<br />
Faro Tocco<br />
Sophie Toderan<br />
Raymond Turcotte<br />
Alfred Turnbull<br />
Donald Wall<br />
Gladys Warburton<br />
Arleen Whitelock<br />
Beatrice Whiteside<br />
Clair Wilson<br />
Dean Wismer<br />
Olga Zeliznak<br />
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THE ST. CATHARINES GENERAL HOSPITAL FOUNDATION’S<br />
UPCOMING EVENTS<br />
Saturday, March 7, 2009<br />
Spin for the <strong>General</strong> at The Club at White Oaks<br />
Friday, March 27, 2009<br />
Wine & Dine Event<br />
<strong>St</strong>ephen Treadwell Farm to Table Cuisine, <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Catharines</strong><br />
Sunday, May 3rd, 2009<br />
10th Annual Run/Walk for the <strong>General</strong> at Club Roma<br />
1st Annual Walker Cancer Ride<br />
Monday, July 6, 2009<br />
Sundawn Integrated Services presents the 14th Annual Golf Classic<br />
<strong>St</strong>. <strong>Catharines</strong> Golf & Country Club<br />
Sunday, July 12, 2009<br />
Smooth Jazz Concert Series at Château des Charmes<br />
Sunday, August 16, 2009<br />
Smooth Jazz Concert Series at Château des Charmes<br />
Questions? Contact The SCGH <strong>Foundation</strong> at 905.323.FUND (3863)<br />
WALKING THE<br />
Thoughtful Donations<br />
During the Holidays<br />
The <strong>Foundation</strong> would like to acknowledge the following<br />
donors for remembering our patients over the holidays.<br />
Kaley Charlton<br />
Kirsten Crosbie & the children of<br />
the YMCA at Lockview School<br />
Mike Cvetanovic<br />
Tracy Foster<br />
Mary Kuchar<br />
Niagara Ice Dogs<br />
Niagara Regional Police<br />
"Teddy Bear Toss"<br />
Sgt. Neil Orlando<br />
Derry Robinson<br />
The <strong>St</strong>andard "Bears That Care"<br />
Tracy & Ed Uronick<br />
Grapeview ‘Gives it Back’<br />
Once again, our friends from Grapeview Public School have organized<br />
their annual “Give It Back” program. Rather than giving holiday gifts<br />
to their teachers, students make a donation to the Paediatric Department<br />
in their honour. This simple concept has proven effective year after year -<br />
to date, over $1,800 has been raised to purchase urgent equipment for<br />
the Paediatric Department for the SCG. Teachers, Pam Schonewille, Lynn<br />
Murray and long-time, volunteer Karen Main founded the “Give It Back”<br />
program and hope other schools in Niagara will adopt the concept.<br />
AND TALKING THE TALK White Oaks Conference Resort & Spa is committed to preserving the<br />
environment and reducing our impact in any way we can. This is what our guests want and need, and we are<br />
proud to be at the forefront of this vitally important initiative. However, to make certain we weren’t just blowing<br />
(green) smoke, we put ourselves to the ultimate test...<br />
TURNING OVER A NEW LEAF (OR FOUR) One of only twelve properties in Canada (AND THE<br />
ONLY IN NIAGARA) to receive this designation, White Oaks has earned the prestigious Four Leaf f rating from the<br />
Audubon Green LeafTM Program. To receive a Four Leaf f ranking on the first attempt is unprecedented, but... not<br />
content to rest on our laurels, we are set on getting that fifth leaf.<br />
REDUCING OUR CARBON FOOTPRINT With critical buy-in from senior management and team<br />
members, every aspect of our service is challenged to reduce its’ effect on the environment. If you’re interested in<br />
decreasing your footprint the next time you stage a corporate event, discover how White Oaks Conference<br />
Resort & Spa can help you tread a little lighter.<br />
WHITE OAKS CONFERENCE RESORT & SPA<br />
NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, ONTARIO<br />
1.800.263.5766 / www.whiteoaksresort.com<br />
WOULD YOU LIKE TO STAY IN TOUCH WITH US? If you would prefer to receive this publication electronically or any additional information from our office please email us at<br />
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email address will only be used to communicate the <strong>Foundation</strong>’s newsletters as authorized by you, the account holder. If you wish to have your name removed from our mailing list, contact<br />
The <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Catharines</strong> <strong>General</strong> <strong>Hospital</strong> <strong>Foundation</strong><br />
142 Queenston <strong>St</strong>reet ~ <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Catharines</strong>, Ontario ~ L2R 7C6 Phone: 905.323.FUND (3863) Fax: 905.684.3226<br />
Email: info@scghfoundation.com Website: www.scghfoundation.com Charitable Registration No. 11925 7509 RR0001<br />
Niagara Ice Dogs score big points for<br />
Paeds with an exciting Teddy Bear Toss