Building - Royal Victoria Hospital

Construction TimelineRVH - Building On A dREAM • Pg. 3RVH’S PHASE 1 Ex PANSIo N PRojECT2003/2004– PlanningRVH staff andconsultants beginexploration ofthe needs of thehospital basedon populationgrowth, healthcare trends andstatistics2005Submitproposalfor Phase 1ExpansionProject toMinistry ofHealth forApproval2005 - AugustPlan approved -RVH gets thegreen light forexpansion2006 -SeptemberMaster Programsubmitted toMOHLTC2006 -NovemberMaster Programapproved2007 - MayFunctional Program*submitted to MOHLTC2007 - JulyBlock schematics**submitted to MOHLTC2007 - AugustEarly Works***begins2007 - OctoberFunctional Programapproved / Requestfor Qualificationsfrom contractorsissued2007 - DecemberSketch Plansubmitted2008 - MarchBlock Schematicsand Sketch Planapproved2008 - AprilRVH Board andMOHLTC approvegoing to tender2008 - JuneRequest forproposals issued2009 - FebruaryWinning bidderannounced andFinancial CloseachievedVANBOTS, adivision of CarillionInc. is awardedthe contract andall financing isapproved – fullsteam ahead!March 2009Construction beginsApril 24 2009Groundbreakingcelebration2010 - MarchTopping offcelebration (allconcrete for mainhospital structurecomplete)2010 - April 2010One-year anniversaryof construction2010 - AugustRotary Place -contract awardedto BondfieldConstruction Ltd.Construction beingsimmediately2010 - SeptemberExpansion reaches50% complete mark2011 - FallConstruction ofRotary Place,which includes alodge for cancerpatients, to becompleteExpansionconstruction tobe completeEquipmentinstallation tobegin2012 - EarlyExpansion to openRenovations inexisting hospitalto continue2013Renovations toexisting hospitalto be complete2000 - 20042005 2006 20072008 20092010 20112012 2013*Functional programming refers to a highly consultative processto plan a building – to make the building ‘work’ for its intendedpurpose. User groups provide input into how they will optimally usethe new space. It’s function versus aesthetics.** Once the Functional Program is approved, architects and designconsultants take those concepts and put them into pictures andimages detailing what the building will look like. This is where theaesthetics and design come in.***Work begins outside RVH on utilities, services, road upgrades toensure the site is ready for constructionAutomated laboratoryRotary Place constructionOUTSIDE VIEW - Patient care unitHospital main entranceAerial Expansion Photo - November 9, 2010

Pg. 4 • RVH - Building On A dREAMBattling cancer in your own backyardBeing diagnosed with canceris no longer a death sentence formost people.That’s the good news.The bad news is that if thenearest treatment centre is morethan 100 kilometres away, survivingcancer becomes a far greaterchallenge.Back to the good news –RVH’s Phase 1 Expansion Projectwill be home to the Simcoe MuskokaRegional Cancer Centre.“You have no idea how greatthat feels,” says Dr. Bryn Pressnail,Clinical Director, RegionalCancer Program. “It now meansmore patients will choose this lifesavingtreatment. I talk to manypatients who in the past wouldhave said ‘no’ to treatment becausethey couldn’t face thetravel.”When the cancer centreopens, it will feature four radiationsuites and in its first year alone,will log more than 65,000 treatmentvisits and comprehensive cancer care will finally be available toalmost all patients throughout this growing region.Also being constructed is Rotary House, a residential lodge forcancer patients who live 40 kilometres or more outside of Barrieor would find travelling for treatment difficult. Rotary House will belocated in Rotary Place, named in recognition of a $1.5 million contributionfrom Simcoe Muskoka area Rotary Clubs. Rotary Place islocated directly adjacent to the cancer centre, connected by an undergroundtunnel.While the cancer centre is still under construction, hospitalsthroughout the region have implemented many regional programsMidland donor leaves a legacy for cancer careIn life Sally Blakely made it her mission to help women withbreast cancer.The Midland woman’s own diagnosis in 1993 came as acomplete shock.“That news was compounded whendoctors told her that her tumour was insuch an advanced stage that mastectomywas her only hope of survival.“I was devastated. I didn’t have anyoneto talk to. And I was so scared,” said Blakely.“But the worst was knowing that I’d lostpart of my body – an important part. I felt likean amputee.”Her mastectomy was followed by sixmonths of chemotherapy at Royal VictoriaHospital. Sally was especially touchedby the professionalism and compassion ofRVH’s Dr. Bryn Pressnail and the entire cancer care team.While the doctors treated her body, Sally went in search ofhealing for her spirit.“No one should go through this experience alone. It’s scaryand is a big adjustment to your life. You go through a lot of denial,anger and grief. Support is so important at a time like that,” shesaid.So, with no support to be found at that time in the MidlandPenetanguishene area, Blakely started her own group. In Octoberof 1994, she formed the Breast Cancer Support Group – theThanking the community for supporting the Phase 1 Expansion Project are: (top) Sherry Hubbert, RN, ICU; Ben Calderon, plantmechanic; Stephen Crockford, dietary baker; Peggy Bazin, volunteer; Trish MacIsaac RN, cancer program; Sheila Rubin, cancerpatient and (Bottom) Sally Ward, housekeeping; Jean Lake, RN and Dr. Bryn Pressnail, Clinical Director, Regional Cancer Program.The size of the giftisn’t important...it’sabout supportingthe causes thatmatter to youduring your life.Eric Dean, CEO, RVH Foundationcommenting on Planned Givingto improve the delivery of cancer care throughout Simcoe Muskoka.This includes the Temporary Radiation Treatment Clinic and the ThoracicIntake Clinic at RVH.“I can’t overstate how vital your new cancer centre is to familiesin Simcoe Muskoka. Doesn’t it make sense that treatment for a diseaseas serious as cancer should be close by?,” says Dr. Pressnail.“By financially supporting the Simcoe Muskoka Regional CancerCentre you can fight cancer right in your own backyard. On behalfof your family, your friends, your neighbours, your community – aninvestment in the Simcoe Muskoka Regional Cancer Centre justmakes sense.”first of its kind in North Simcoe. For the next few years - on everysecond Wednesday of the month - she and fellow breast cancersurvivors would get together for support.Sadly, in 2008 Blakely passed away. But Sallymade sure she included a legacy in her will so evenafter her passing she could continue her passionof supporting women with breast cancer. Blakelyleft a portion of her estate to support the SimcoeMuskoka Regional Cancer Centre.Eric Dean, the CEO of the RVH Foundation, wasso moved by Blakely’s story that he felt it was one”that should be shared.“I found Sally’s story very inspiring. Not only didshe face a disease we all fear, but she took stepsto help others facing the same journey. And, shethought ahead to a time when she would not beable to take direct action herself, but could leave alegacy to continue helping others. This takes a special type ofcompassion.” says Dean. “In legacies, the size of the gift isn’timportant – it’s about choosing to support your favourite charitiesthrough your estate, contributing part of your life’s savings to thecauses that mattered to you during your life and extending yoursupport for future generations. Sally did all of that!”Creating a legacy through a will simply requires a clause orcodicil to the will that explains how the person wants to supporta favourite charity. For more information contact Eric Dean atDeane@rvh.on.ca or call him at 705-728-9090 extension 41518.5fiveREASONS TO GIVE TO RVH1. To say thanks – for care received from doctors and staff of RVH2. To give back – to the community you love and enjoy3. To help others – by ensuring great facilities now and for the future4. To remember – a gift in memory of a loved parent, family memberor friend5. To honour – a gift in honour of a birthday, anniversary or afriendshipWAYS RVH DONORSMAKE AN IMPACT1. The Simcoe Muskoka Regional Cancer Centre –bringing cancer care much closer to home for thousands ofcancer patients each year2. The only dedicated Coronary Care Unit in region – thisnew inpatient unit will provide specialized inpatient facilities andcare for cardiac patients3. Expanded Emergency Department – tripling the size ofEmergency will provide improved facilities and equipment forthe more than 80,000 emergency visits annually4. Expanded Diagnostic Imaging – expanded facilities andnewer equipment will provide shorter wait times and earlierdiagnosis allowing earlier treatment5. New inpatient units will provide greater capacity for ourgrowing communityYou can choose which area of the hospital to support or simply give tothe greatest needs – you will be putting great tools in the skilled handsof our physicians and staff.WAYS TO SUPPORT RVH1. Send your donation cheque to RVH Foundation at 201Georgian Drive, Barrie, ON L4M 6M2 or call the Foundation officeat 705-739-5600 to make an immediate gift with your credit card2. Become a monthly donor to spread your gift out over theyear. Call the Foundation at 705-739-5600 for more information3. Give online – just go the RVH website at www.rvh.on.ca andclick on the “Donate Now” button4. Make a gift of stocks or securities for better taxtreatment. Call the Foundation office at 705-739-5600 formore information or speak to your financial advisor5. Create a legacy through your estate – call the Foundationoffice at 705-739-5600 for more information on leaving a gift inyour will.Whichever method you choose, you will receive an official tax receipt andour sincere appreciation for your support of patient care.