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Fall 2024 Caring Connections Newsletter Enjoy the Fall 2024 edition of the PCH Foundation’s newsletter, caring Connections at the following link Fall 2024 Newsletter for web
LFL 2024 Silver Sponsors – City of Summerside and Downtown Summerside Big thanks to our friends at The City of Summerside and Downtown Summerside for their continued collaboration and support of Downtown Lights for Life!
Lights for Life 30 Results We are thrilled to announce that Lights for Life 30 has raised...
LFL 2024 Silver Sponsor: Canadian Tire Summerside Let's give a big thank you to an incredible sponsor! Grant MacMillan and the amazing team at Summerside Canadian Tire...
LFL 2024 Gold Sponsor: Journal Pioneer & The Guardian Let's give a big thank you to our Gold Sponsors, Journal Pioneer and The Guardian! ...
LFL 2024 Gold Sponsor: MBS Radio Stations We extend our sincere gratitude to our valued partners at MBS Radio and their stations...
LFL 2024 Platinum Sponsor: Consolidated and Provincial Credit Unions A huge shoutout and sincere gratitude to our Platinum sponsors for Lights for Life 2024 – Consolidated Credit Union & Provincial Credit Union.
PEI Mutual Joins as New LFL 2024 Presenting Sponsor The PCH Foundation is excited to formally announce our NEW Presenting Sponsor for the 30th Annual Lights for Life, PEI Mutual Insurance Company.
30th Lights for Life The Prince County Hospital Foundation has launched the 30th Lights for Life appeal!
Grass Roots and Cowboy Boots 2024 Results An amazing evening of community spirit for PCH!
President’s Statement – PCH Update June 2024 “We are encouraged by the recent update from Minister Mark McLane and Health PEI CEO Melanie Fraser regarding the progress being made at Prince County Hospital – especially in Critical Care. As noted, recently Health PEI has made great steps in strengthening your hospital including the hiring of: 2 Internal Medicine Specialists – One who has started, another starting in July (these new hires complement the two existing internal medicine physicians) Increased Respiratory Therapist staff to 6.4 in the PCH 3 new additional RNs to the PCU team and 4 Emergency Dept. nurses joining in the near future Health PEI has also hired a permanent Administrator for PCH (who we will introduce more fully tomorrow) The commitment shown by Minister McLane and CEO Fraser, as well as their collaboration with PCH physicians, nurses, and health professionals, underscores their dedication to stabilizing and enhancing critical care services. This proactive approach is crucial in ensuring the delivery of high-quality healthcare to our community and the eventual return of our ICU in full. The City of Summerside’s endorsement of this initiative further highlights the collective effort to restore and expand sustainable healthcare services at PCH. We remain committed to supporting these efforts through … View full news story.
Prince County Hospital Foundation Launches 2024 Vital Signs Appeal The Prince County Hospital Foundation is launching its 2024 Vital Signs Appeal with the ambitious goal of raising $2,023,700 to supply new and replacement medical equipment for Prince County Hospital.
Meet Kay Mara Kay’s story started in February 2023, when she was hospitalized with acute respiratory failure and infection in her peritoneal dialysis catheter. After presenting at the PCH Emergency Department, she was sent to QEH where her hemodialysis line was replaced. Once she was stabilized, Kay was transferred to the Surgical Restorative Unit at PCH for her recovery and rehabilitation
2023 Annual Meeting The Prince County Hospital Foundation’s Annual Meeting for 2023 was recorded on April 29th, 2024. Video link: https://youtu.be/E1-tG4Ca5nM In this video, you will find our Presidential Report presented by Vice President Derek Bondt, PCH’s Administration Report from Director of Hospital Services, Tony Ford, our Treasurer’s Report from Les MacLean, comments from PCH Auxiliary’s Betty Robertson, as well as a message from Dr. Daniel Albrechtsons on the acceptance of funds raised 2023. Interested parties can pick up a copy of our Annual Report at the PCH Foundation office or at the following link: https://pchcare.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/web-version-PCH-Foundation-annual-report-and-newsletter-spring-2024.pdf Audited financial statements are available upon request at the PCH Foundation office in the hospital lobby. Inquiries on the presentation may be directed to info@pchcare.com or (902) 432-2547
New Year’s Baby: A Life Hanging in the Balance Courage, quick thinking, thorough training, and the unyielding dedication of our healthcare professionals prevented tragedy when every moment counted.
2023 Annual Report and Spring Newsletter 2024 Below you will find the digital version of our publication “Caring Connections” which was mailed in April 2024. This document combines the 2023 Annual Report to our Community and our newsletter which is published twice per year. PCHF Annual Report and Newsletter Spring 2024 If you would like to be added to the mailing list for this document, please email us with the subject line: “Add me to the newsletter list.” Click to email
Vital Signs 2023 results PCH continues to be critical for Islanders as evidenced by the unwavering support shown to the PCH Foundation in 2023. Thanks to their thousands of donations, the Prince County Hospital Foundation is poised to fulfill the entire 2023 “Vital Signs” list, addressing the hospital’s most crucial medical equipment needs. A full complement of scopes for the Endoscopy Unit in Ambulatory Care was the focal point of the 2023 appeal and those pieces are in the acquisition process now. The majority of the approximately 2800 scopes performed at PCH per year are planned procedures done in the Endoscopy Unit of Ambulatory Care. However, some scopes can be done in emergent situations in the Operating Rooms. According to PCH Surgeon Dr. Simon MacDonald, “With newer technology, they (scopes) will be lighter and easier to use, which is better for us and better for the patients. The biggest thing is better image quality leading to better detection.” Many other items like the Simulation Mannikins for training in Maternal Child Care have already been acquired and are in active use at PCH. The 2023 fundraising goal of $2.3 million was surpassed by diverse fundraising avenues thanks to the generosity of many people from communities … View full news story.
Lights for Life Results 2023 Your generous donations to Lights for Life have raised a whopping $290,636 for medical equipment, making a huge difference for patients at PCH! Over 1700 of you contributed gifts in memory or in honour of loved ones, adding warmth and brightness to your hospital in countless ways! We’re deeply grateful for 29 years of your unwavering support. It’s rare for fundraisers to reach this milestone, but our community’s dedication to Lights for Life and the hospital shines through. The incredible number of donations received this year will significantly impact healthcare at your hospital. Thank you for being a part of this amazing fundraiser! —– About Lights for Life Throughout November, supporters dedicated lights and displays in memory and in honour of their loved ones by donating to the PCH Foundation. Those dedications are gathered in a keepsake book that is available in the vestibule at the front door of PCH. Every donation supports the purchase of medical equipment through the Foundation’s 2023 Vital Signs Appeal for the hospital’s greatest needs. Thanks to community support, the entire front of the hospital will come to life with a multitude of holiday lights and displays synchronized to music. These celebratory light shows begin … View full news story.
Lights for Life 2023 In November, the Prince County Hospital Foundation welcomes donations in memory or honour of loved ones, with all contributions directed toward purchasing medical equipment for the hospital, such as the new scopes and patient beds among other vital pieces needed in 2023. The “Lights for Life” initiative will play an essential role in helping the PCH Foundation achieve its $2.3 million fundraising goal for the year. Heather Matheson, Managing Director of the PCH Foundation, shares, ” Donation packages have been distributed by mail, and you can also contribute online. This heartening occasion allows everyone to join in the festivities while raising funds for the hospital. Your generosity supports patients throughout the island, and each specially dedicated light or display carries profound significance for us, the contributors, and the hospital, as it enhances the overall health and welfare of all Islanders.” Gift dedications can start as low as $10.00, and all donations received before noon on November 18th will be included in a keepsake dedication book. Following this, the community is invited to enjoy nightly light shows from December 1st through 31st at 6 PM, 7 PM, and 8 PM, where the entire front of PCH is illuminated with lights and … View full news story.
ADL Supports Care at PCH FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Prince County Hospital Foundation Celebrates Generous Multi-Year Pledge from Amalgamated Dairies Limited Summerside, Prince Edward Island – October 20, 2023 The Prince County Hospital Foundation is delighted to announce a transformative multi-year pledge from Amalgamated Dairies Limited (ADL), a long-standing pillar of support in our community. ADL’s generous commitment of $275,000 was revealed during the Grass Roots and Cowboy Boots fundraising dinner and auction held this past September, demonstrating their unwavering dedication to improving healthcare in Prince County and across the island. ADL has consistently proven itself to be a company with a heart, fostering a deep connection with our community. Their remarkable pledge is a testament to their commitment to the well-being of our region, particularly the patients and families who rely on Prince County Hospital’s services. The announcement was met with excitement and gratitude from all those involved in the Foundation. Gordon MacFarlane, President of the Prince County Hospital Foundation, commented, “We are deeply grateful for ADL’s tremendous support. This pledge is a significant step towards our goal of enhancing healthcare in Prince County. It will undoubtedly have a far-reaching impact on the lives of our patients and their families.” Cole Noonan, Board President … View full news story.