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ADL Helps PCH Kelly Arsenault, left, on behalf of Prince County Hospital Foundation accepts a gift of $4,200 from Steven Reeves representing Amalgamated Dairies Limited. ADL’s gift will help to purchase items from the annual list of needed medical equipment at Prince County Hospital. For more information about the PCH Foundation please visit pchcare.com.
Mardi Gras Funspiel Sandy Rundle, left, Prince County Hospital Foundation treasurer is joined by Steven Arsenault, centre, of Penncorp, and Silver Fox Curling Club president Ralph Yeo. Penncorp is the title sponsor for the annual Mardi Gras Funspiel held at the Silver Fox this year from February 24th – 28th. Entry is 100.00 per team of 4. There are 2 divisions this year, “Mixed Division” (2 men, 2 women) and the “Fun Division.” At least one member of each “Fun Division” team must be an inexperienced curler. Contact the club at 436-2153 by February 20th to enter. $25.00 from each team registration is donated to the Prince County Hospital Foundation equipment fund. Entry fee includes: Steamed Mussels (Thursday and Friday nights), Bad Hat Day – Saturday (Prizes), Acadian style meal – Saturday evening , and a dance Saturday Night, Draw for 40″ LCD TV (All participants eligible, but must be present at draw), Three $100 Gift Certificates for 2010/11 memberships (only inexperienced curlers eligible).
Norine Sharkey Donates to MCCU Lisa McCarville , RN in Maternal Child Care Unit, left, demonstrates a new blood pressure machine campaign on Norine Sharkey. Over the past 4 years, Norine has been selling mini chocolate bars and chips from her desk in the Rebates Division at the Summerside Tax Centre. Over time the sales have really added up. And periodically she gathers up the profits and donates to the Prince County Hospital to ensure that needed equipment is being purchased at PCH. This year, Norine came by with a gift of $3000 for the Maternal Child Care Unit to be used towards the purchase of a blood pressure machine. “I’ve done this 3 or 4 times now,” said Sharkey of her past donations. “It’s always to the hospital because there’s always something needed.”
Prince County Hospital Foundation Exceeds Campaign Goal The Prince County Hospital Foundation raised $1,133,939 during its 2009 “Vital Signs” annual equipment campaign, surpassing its goal. Managing Director Heather Matheson said they were delighted to exceed the goal in a year following such a large 2008 campaign. “In a year of economic uncertainty, the success of this campaign indicates the communities’ sincere interest and support of their hospital,” she said. “We continue to have faith in our communities and they came through, as they always have.” Ambulatory Care unit at Prince County Hospital was a focal point on the 2009 campaign with equipment needs exceeding $240,000. The department was the first of its kind on P.E.I. Trends for day procedures, many of which are performed in Ambulatory Care, have increased to the point where much equipment purchased for the hospital over the past three years has been devoted to this unit — over $530,000 worth since 2006. The majority of the equipment listed in the 2009 campaign has arrived and is in use, the remainder being on order. Amongst the pieces that have recently arrived is the high resolution endoscopy equipment (4 scopes valued at $125,000 total), as well as the Vacuum Assisted Closure Wound Therapy equipment ($30,000). … View full news story.
15 Years of Lighting the Skies The 15th Annual Lights for Life was held on Wednesday December 2nd in front of over 1500 people at PCH in Summerside. As announced by PCH Executive Director, Arlene Gallant-Bernard, $171,602 was raised through Lights for Life this year and every cent will go toward the purchase of new medical equipment for Prince County Hospital. It was a beautiful, crisp evening for those in the community who came out to honour and remember those they love. Throughout the month of November and early December, people were able to purchase and dedicate a light or display in honour or memory of a loved one. Prince County Hospital Foundation is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to raising funds for the purchase of new medical equipment for PCH. It is through integral events like LFL that they are able to achieve their goals each year. This year alone, the goal is to raise $753,800 for PCH. Lights for Life this year will go a long way in helping to reach that lofty goal. The evening’s emcees were Marina Trainor (PCH Foundation Board of Directors) and Chris Pride (of Gold Sponsor C102.1 Spud FM). Entertainment was provided by a very talented choir composed of staff … View full news story.
Lights for Life Tonight! Join the PCH Foundation tonight for the 15th Annual Lights for Life. Time: 6:30 PM Place: In front of PCH Parking: at Superstore and Wal-Mart. Shuttle services at 5:45-6:15 PM and after the event. Free admission, apple cider, hot chocolate and cookies. The Lights for Life Book will also be handed out. After tonight, you will be able to pick up the book in the foundation office and at the front desk of PCH. As always, we will come together to remember special loved ones and celebrate the coming holiday season. All funds raised from Lights for Life are used to help purchase the medical equipment needed at PCH this year. Donors can dedicate a light or beautiful display, in honour or in memory of someone special and help to buy needed medical equipment at the same time.
PEI Mutual Insurance new Gold Sponsor Terry Shea, left, General Manager with PEI Mutual Insurance Company delivers a cheque to Lights for Life Co-Chairs Elaine, centre, and Roger Caseley. Since 2002, PEI Mutual has been dedicating the Grand Arch of Lights Display for $5000.00 and is recognized as a Gold Sponsor of the event. In these difficult economic times it is more important than ever that the PCH Foundation receives support such as this to ensure that we can continue to raise funds for priority medical equipment at Prince County Hospital. We are very thankful that the PEI Mutual Insurance Company is able to help Lights for Life now and in past years. Their gift ensures that Lights for Life can offset costs and thereby ensure that 100% of the gifts the public makes in memory and honour of loved ones goes directly to the purchase of priority medical equipment
Journal Pioneer Silver Sponsor Returning as Silver Sponsors for Lights for Life, the Journal Pioneer provides much needed awareness for Lights for Life. Through the donation of print ads running through the month of November we are able to reach their audience with our message “Remember Someone You Love.” In these difficult economic times it is more important than ever that the PCH Foundation receives support such as this to ensure that we can continue to raise funds for priority medical equipment at Prince County Hospital. We are very thankful that the Journal Pioneer is able to help Lights for Life now and in past years. Their gift ensures that Lights for Life can offset costs and thereby ensure that 100% of the gifts the public makes in memory and honour of loved ones goes directly to the purchase of priority medical equipment (L-R): Paul Ramsay, Director of Advertising with the Journal Pioneer and Co-Chairs Roger & Elaine Caseley
Spud FM, CFCY, Magic 93 Gold Sponsors Returning as Gold Sponsors for Lights for Life, these MBS radio stations provide much needed awareness for Lights for Life. Through the donation of radio ads running through the month of November and on air “chats” we are able to reach the entire province with our message “Remember Someone You Love.” In these difficult economic times it is more important than ever that the PCH Foundation receives support such as this to ensure that we can continue to raise funds for priority medical equipment at Prince County Hospital. We are very thankful that the MBS radio stations are able to help Lights for Life now and in past years. Their gift ensures that Lights for Life can offset costs and thereby ensure that 100% of the gifts the public makes in memory and honour of loved ones goes directly to the purchase of priority medical equipment (L-R): Corey Jeffery of Spud FM/ CFCY/ Magic 93 and Lights for Life Co-Chairs Elaine & Roger Caseley
EastLink Advertising Silver Sponsor Returning as Silver Sponsor for Lights for Life, EastLink Advertising provides much needed awareness for Lights for Life. Through the donation of a television ad running on the Island TV Guide channel we are able to reach the entire province with our message “Remember Someone You Love.” In these difficult economic times it is more important than ever that the PCH Foundation receives support such as this to ensure that we can continue to raise funds for priority medical equipment at Prince County Hospital. We are very thankful that EastLink is able to help Lights for Life now and in past years. Their gift ensures that Lights for Life can offset costs and thereby ensure that 100% of the gifts the public makes in memory and honour of loved ones goes directly to the purchase of priority medical equipment Bob MacLean (right) of EastLink Advertising and Co-Chairs Elaine & Roger Caseley
Credit Unions of Prince County Sponsor Lights for Life PCH Foundation is thrilled to announce that the Credit Unions of Prince County have returned as the presenting sponsor of Lights for Life. This event would not be possible without the support of the Credit Unions. In these difficult economic times it is more important than ever that the PCH Foundation receives support such as this to ensure that we can continue to raise funds for priority medical equipment at Prince County Hospital. We are very thankful that Credit Unions of Prince County are able to help Lights for Life now and in past years. Their gift ensures that Lights for Life can offset costs and thereby ensure that 100% of the gifts the public makes in memory and honour of loved ones goes directly to the purchase of priority medical equipment. Prince County Credit Union Managers (L-R): Roger Young (Central Credit Union), Alfred Arsenault (Evangeline Credit Union), Sarah Millar (Consolidated Credit Union), Louis Shea (Tignish Credit Union), Marc LeClair (Malpeque Bay Credit Union)
Lights for Life 2009 On Wednesday evening December 2nd at 6:30PM, all are invited to attend the 15th Annual Lights for Life event at Prince County Hospital. As always, the community will come together to remember special loved ones and celebrate the coming holiday season. All funds raised from Lights for Life are used to help purchase the medical equipment needed at PCH this year. Donors can dedicate a light or beautiful display, in honour or in memory of someone special and help to buy needed medical equipment at the same time. This year’s Lights for Life Campaign is underway! Check your mail boxes for information on this year’s celebration. This is a fundraiser in which everyone can participate, as there are dedication lights starting at $10. The white, red, blue, and green lights are available for dedication, as are various larger displays. Returning to our lighting display this year is the Grand Arch, the Snowflakes, the Toy Train, and the Caroling Bells, among others. As always, the centerpiece of the display will be the “Celebration Tree”. The Celebration tree will once again be brought to you by presenting sponsors, the Credit Unions of Prince County who are joining Lights for Life for year … View full news story.
Lights for Life a Success Thanks to the dedication of our caring communities, Lights for Life has raised $171,602 this year.Gifts can still be made until the end of December.Thank you for your support in 2009!
Leading the Way PCH Auxiliary Buys First Scope The Prince County Hospital Auxiliary is helping their community to see the importance of endoscopy. They have made a “leadership gift” of $20,000 toward the purchase the first colonoscope under the 2009 Vital Signs Annul Equipment Campaign of the Prince County Hospital Foundation. Four new scopes, valued at $125,000 total, are needed in the equipment campaign, including 3 colonoscopes and 1 gastroscope. This new endoscopy equipment will present images in High Resolution Endoscopy. According to Dr. Bill Walker at PCH, “High Resolution Endoscopy is the a new state of the art technology that gives a clearer picture at a higher resolution, allowing diagnosticians to see a wider field of view and presenting new options such as ‘narrow band imaging.’ Narrow band imaging takes advantage of different parts of the light spectrum and it eliminates a colour. With a narrower array of colours, it allows you to see things that may have been too subtle to see under the full spectrum of colours (regular white light). Things like dysplasia prior to a polyp becoming cancerous. It helps in cancer detection in areas that may appear abnormal.” Patsy Barrett, manager of Ambulatory Care at PCH, “On behalf of PCH and the Ambulatory … View full news story.
Women’s Golf Classic Presented by McInnes Cooper Red Sands Golf Course in Clinton was the site of the 2nd Annual Women’s Golf Classic presented by McInnes Cooper September 25th–a 9-hole “best ball” tournament. It turned out to be a wonderful day for golf, despite the inclement weather. The wet weather played a major role in a fun filled day of camaraderie and golf all in the name of a very important cause. The tournament was a resounding success, with 68 participants taking part and raising over $13,500 for Endoscopy at Prince County Hospital. Red Sands was very generous in supplying the course for the tournament free of charge. It is support like Red Sands’ that ensures that the maximum amount of funds can go toward new high resolution colonoscopes and gastroscopes. Without the support of sponsors such as McInnes Cooper and Red Sands, this event would not be possible. The overall winning team was The Pink Swingers. The team consisted of Wendy MacLeod, Nancy Heaney, Shirley MacLeod and Lorraine MacDonald. The organizing committee is thrilled with this year’s event and look forward to next year. The tournament will continue to grow and will benefit thanks to McInnes Cooper, who have agreed to present the event for the … View full news story.
Campaign Launch: Our Health Our Hospital, Our Future Each year for the Vital Signs Campaign, a list of priority medical equipment is identified and approved by the Medical Advisory Board. This year the list of needed medical equipment totals $753,800. Because PCH requires this new equipment to continue providing quality care to Islanders the hospital foundation will need the help of the communities PCH serves. PCH has been serving Islanders for nearly a century. For many years now, raising funds for new medical equipment has been and continues to be, the exclusive responsibility of our communities. The generosity extended each year throughout our Island communities has enabled us to bring good health to life here at PCH Foundation. Last year alone, many generous supporters helped raise the largest campaign goal in our history, a large part of which was a new Digital mammography Unit, which is now in place and operating at PCH. This year in our Vital Signs Annual Equipment Campaign we are raising funds for new scopes for the Endoscopy Unit in Ambulatory Care. Both colonoscopes and gastroscopes are needed at a total cost of $125,000. Over 3500 patients were received endoscopy procedures last year alone. As Marilla Millar will attest, scopes save lives. The new … View full news story.
Grant Thornton Returns as Par Sponsor Grant Thornton partners Blair Dunn, left and Peter Murray, right present the Grant Thornton of Summerside’s donation of $1000 to Margo Thompson of the PCH Foundation’s Golf Committee. Grant Thornton has come on board to support the Prince County Hospital Foundation Women’s Golf Classic. Their gift makes them the sponsor of the “10th Hole Social” which will take place at the Stanley Bridge Country Resort following the tournament.
Answering the Call…Bell Aliant Sponsors Golf The Prince County Hospital Foundation is proud to announce Bell Aliant as the Eagle Sponsor for the Second Annual Women’s Golf Classic. Bruce Howatt, Vice President of PEI for Bell Aliant, far right, and Anne Marie Ellis, Executive Assistant at Bell Aliant, far left, present $2500 to Heather Matheson, PCH Foundation Managing Director, second from left and Josette Martin, participant, in support of this tournament Their donation will provide prizes such as gloves, golf balls and tees. This will help to ensure the foundation can devote all funds raised to new gastroscopes and colonoscopes for PCH. The Women’s Golf Classic will take place on September 25th at Red Sands Golf Club in Clinton.
McInnes Cooper Presents the Second Annual Womens Golf Classic McInnes Cooper Presents the Second Annual Womens Golf Classic
What is Ambulatory Care? John Campbell says visiting ambulatory care allowed him to receive needed treatment while avoiding a hospital stay. “We can drop in and we don’t have to be here all day,” said Campbell in an interview this year. The Linkletter man (Pictured with nursing grad Erica Jones) had been receiving IV medications periodically. These treatments are one of the services available at the ambulatory care unit at Prince County Hospital in Summerside. Ambulatory care is care delivered on an outpatient basis. The department was the first of its kind on P.E.I. The need is increasing. Trends for day procedures have increased to the point where much equipment purchased for the hospital over the past three years has been dedicated to this unit — over $530,000 worth since 2006. This year, the need for this unit will reach a record high of $241,300. The department, the first visible after entering the lobby, is critical to the well being of our communities. Anyone needing an endoscopy procedure, chemotherapy or IV medication will access ambulatory care. Many health problems do not require hospital admission and can be managed on an ambulatory basis, including blood tests, endoscopy, IV infusions, electrocardiograms, vacuum assisted closures and even … View full news story.