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Vital Signs Equipment Campaign Launch 2011 Each year for the Vital Signs Annual Equipment 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 $1,118,512. Because the Prince County Hospital 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 supporting 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. There is no other source of funding for priority medical equipment on PEI. Last year alone many supporters helped raise funds for another large campaign goal; a goal that included items such as a portable ultrasound unit for the ER and an echocardiogram unit for Diagnostic Imaging. All of the items from the 2010 campaign have been purchased and are in use helping people from all over PEI. This year in the Vital Signs Annual Equipment Campaign the PCH Foundation is raising funds for many integral pieces of medical equipment. And in addition to raising funds to provide new and replacement items for … View full news story.
McInnes Cooper Presents the Fourth Annual Womenâ€™s Golf Classic McInnes Cooper Presents the Fourth Annual Women’s Golf Classic McInnes Cooper’s Nancy Key, right, presents Angela Carragher, member of PCH Foundation’s Friend–Raising Committee and Physiotherapy Supervisor at PCH, with a cheque for $5000. McInnes Cooper is returning as the presenting sponsor for the PCH Foundation’s Fourth Annual Women’s Golf Classic. The Women’s Golf Classic will take place on September 23rd at Red Sands Golf Club in Clinton. 72 women are taking part in this event in hopes of raising much needed funds for PCH’s Secondary Stroke Prevention Clinic. For more information about this event please contact the PCH Foundation office at info@pchcare.com or 432-2547.
Building for a Healthy Future: Hemodialysis at PCH In November 2008, the Provincial Government announced capital funding to move the Summerside dialysis unit from its current location at the Summerset Manor to the Prince County Hospital. The current location is no longer suitable for patients or staff due to limited space. According to information on PEI government website www.buildpei.ca, “the unit will contain 7 individual treatment areas and two isolation rooms as well as other space to support service delivery. (i.e training room and bio-medical room). Treatment capacity will be more than doubled as individual treatment areas increase from the current four to nine spaces. The addition of two isolation rooms means improved infrastructure for infection control purposes. A new Reverse Osmosis water treatment system will be introduced, improving the quality of the water used for hemodialysis treatments. Improved water quality means improved patient outcomes.” Those plans have come to fruition as shovels have hit dirt for the first time in the year long project. The new unit is slated to open in 2012 and its 9 chairs will give a maximum capacity of 54 patients per week according to Dr. Bruce Jones, Nephrologist and advocate for dialysis in Prince County. In a recent interview … View full news story.
PCHF Holds Annual Meeting Donors, board members, staff and interested parties gathered in the PCH cafeteria recently for PCH Foundation’s Annual Meeting. The purpose of this event is to recap the year that was 2010 and to thank those that made it such a successful year for the Prince County Hospital Foundation. The evening’s program was presided over by Foundation Secretary Wayne Carew and it began with Hailey Arsenault, President of Youth Who Care, who recapped a very successful year for their board. Also, Arlene Gallant-Bernard, PCH Executive Director, brought remarks on behalf of PCH and its administration. PCH Auxiliary president Debbie MacLellan brought greetings on behalf of her organization and reminisced on what a great fundraising year they’d had in 2010, donating over $50,000 to the PCH Foundation. The PCH auxiliary reached a new milestone in 2010, a cumulative giving total of between $500,000 and $999,999 since 2000. To commemorate the occasion, a new category was added to the Foundation’s ‘Donor Wall of Honour’ called ‘Humanitarian’ in which they are the first entry. Prince County Hospital ER Physician Dr. Steven MacNeill was the keynote speaker for the evening, with a theme of ‘thanks.’ He talked about his appreciation for how the … View full news story.
PCH Auxiliary Gives Islanders a Lift! The Prince County Hospital Auxiliary has helped to kick off the 2011 annual equipment campaign for the Prince County Hospital Foundation with a bang. They have made a gift of $20,000 to provide patient ceiling lifts for various departments at PCH. PCHA members Debbie MacLellan, president, second from right, Jan Lockhart, treasurer, right, and Darlene Arsenault, second from left, present PCH Foundation managing director Heather Matheson with the donation. These lifts are vital to patient and staff safety as they assist in the transportation of patients to and from hospital beds. At a recent Foundation event, president MacLellan said, “These 8 ceiling lifts are to be placed (in various departments) throughout the hospital. It is definitely an item that will be of benefit to both the patient and the staff in that there should be less risk of injury to staff and more comfort to patients who are to be relocated. In the end that’s really what it’s all about.” These ceiling lifts are part of the PCH Foundation’s Vital Signs annual equipment campaign, in which they hope to raise $1.1 Million in 2011. For more information on the Prince County Hospital Foundation, the PCH Auxiliary, and more, visit pchcare.com.
The 2011 Spring Newsletter is Online https://pchcare.com/pdf.php
ADL Continues to Support PCH Heather Matheson, left, managing director of Prince County Hospital Foundation, accepts a gift of $4,200 from Mike Carmichael representing Amalgamated Dairies Limited. This 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.
RBC Foundation Completes Pledge Recently Boyce Murphy, left, manager of RBC Summerside Branch presented Bill Thompson, PCH Foundation president, with a cheque for $2500. The funds complete a 3 year pledge RBC Foundation made to the PCH Foundation and will be used to provide priority medical equipment for the Prince County Hospital.
PCH Auxiliary Book Sale Darlene Arsenault, left, Mary Cameron Morneau, second from left, Gerogene Enman, and Yanira Greener, far right; of the Prince County Hospital Auxiliary share a laugh while perusing books for the upcoming book sale. Join the PCH Auxiliary for a Gently Used Book sale on April 11th from 9AM to 4PM and 12th from 9AM to 3:00PM in the St. Lawrence Room at Prince County Hospital. Paperbacks are $1.00 and Hardcover books are $2.00. Books may be donated at RE/MAX Harbourside Realty, 660 Water St. East, Summerside. The PCH Auxiliary asks that no encyclopaedias, text books, or Reader’s Digests be donated. Proceeds will support the purchase of medical equipment for the patients of the Prince County Hospital. Come browse through tables of bargains and treasures!
The Prince County Hospital Foundation raised $936,025 during its 2010 “Vital Signs” annual equipment campaign. “We’ve reached 96% of our 2010 goal. This is a great success for our Foundation”, says Managing Director Heather Matheson. “It is the largest amount ever garnered from strictly community donations at the Foundation. Every pledged donation, memorial gift, or planned legacy gift means a great deal to our campaign, our hospital, and the communities it serves. We are truly grateful for the interest our communities take in ensuring this hospital is well equipped.” “Much like our 2010 slogan said, It Takes a Community to Build a Healthy Tomorrow, and our communities have much to be proud of. There was a very diverse list of equipment needed in 2010, with items required in nearly every department,” says Bill Thompson, president of the PCH Foundation Board of Directors. Thompson continues, “While most items replaced equipment that had reached the end of its lifecycle, there were several items on the 2010 list that bring new services to PCH. Thanks to generous donations, there will be great improvements at PCH including new equipment like the Electromagnetic Navigation System used by ENT specialists in sinus procedures and upgrades to equipment in Emergency and the Maternal Child Care Unit. The ENT equipment alone has been used several times already and is much appreciated by Ear-Nose-and Throat specialists at PCH.” In the ER, the addition of a new portable Ultrasound unit will help to ensure the vital and quick diagnosis to many trauma cases in the Emergency unit. The ER sees an average of 30,000 patients annually. According to ER physician Dr. Steven MacNeill, “The portable ultrasound is the stethoscope of the 21st century.” He elaborates that “… with it ER physicians are able to extend their physical exam and investigative skills into the body visually. At PCH this technology is being used on a daily basis to help assess for potentially life threatening conditions immediately at the bedside, allowing faster diagnosis and safer discharge of patients.” As former patient Gary Naylor of Victoria West will attest, it is a vital piece of equipment that helped to save his life on not one, but two occasions. Looking forward to 2011 … The Foundation will announce the 2011 goal and equipment highlights in the near future. Equipment requirements continue as some items reach the end of their life cycle, new technologies are created, and departments continue to see growing patient numbers. One category of interest on the 2011 list will be the addition of a Hemo-Dialysis Unit to the Prince County Hospital. The construction of the unit is set to begin this spring according to the PEI government, and equipment needs for this unit alone will make up a large part of the PCH Foundation’s 2011 Vital Signs Annual Equipment Campaign. “Medical needs are continual. Without the support of the generous people throughout our communities, we would not be able to provide PCH with the priority medical equipment its patients need,” said Matheson. Yolande Richard, representing the Prince County Hospital Foundation’s board of directors, left, accepts a gift of $750.00 from Sheila Compton, event chairperson for the Mardi Gras Funspiel. The funds were raised during the annual event held at the Silver Fox in February. Held for over 30 years, the Funspiel is a fixture on the local curling scene and dedicates a portion of entry fees each year to help fund equipment at the Prince County Hospital. According to Compton, “This event would not be possible without the support of sponsors Pepsi and the Summerside Butcher Shop.”
Vital Signs Results 2010 The Prince County Hospital Foundation raised $936,025 during its 2010 “Vital Signs” annual equipment campaign. “We’ve reached 96% of our 2010 goal. This is a great success for our Foundation”, says Managing Director Heather Matheson. “It is the largest amount ever garnered from strictly community donations at the Foundation. Every pledged donation, memorial gift, or planned legacy gift means a great deal to our campaign, our hospital, and the communities it serves. We are truly grateful for the interest our communities take in ensuring this hospital is well equipped.” “Much like our 2010 slogan said, It Takes a Community to Build a Healthy Tomorrow, and our communities have much to be proud of. There was a very diverse list of equipment needed in 2010, with items required in nearly every department,” says Bill Thompson, president of the PCH Foundation Board of Directors. Thompson continues, “While most items replaced equipment that had reached the end of its lifecycle, there were several items on the 2010 list that bring new services to PCH. Thanks to generous donations, there will be great improvements at PCH including new equipment like the Electromagnetic Navigation System used by ENT specialists in sinus procedures and upgrades … View full news story.
RBC Foundation Donates Recently Boyce Murphy, right, manager of RBC Summerside Branch presented Heather Matheson, PCH Foundation managing director, with a cheque for $2500. The funds, part of a 3 year pledge RBC Foundation made to the PCH Foundation, will be used to provide priority medical equipment for the Prince County Hospital.
Lights for Life a Success! The 16th Annual Lights for Life was held on Wednesday December 1st in front of over 2200 people at Prince County Hospital in Summerside. As announced by PCH Executive Director, Arlene Gallant-Bernard, $180,497 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, misty evening for those in the community who came out to honour and remember those they love. Throughout the month of November, 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 $970,210 for PCH. Lights for Life this year will go a long way in helping to reach that lofty goal. The evening’s emcee was Chris Pride (of Gold Sponsor C102.1 Spud FM). Entertainment was provided by a very talented choir composed of staff from PCH. The choir led the crowd in … View full news story.
PEI Mutual a Golden Sponsor Terry Shea, right, General Manager with PEI Mutual Insurance Company delivers a gift to Lights for Life honourary chair Dr. Steven MacNeill. Since 2002, PEI Mutual has been dedicating the Grand Arch of Lights Display and is recognized as a Gold Sponsor of the event. 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
PEI Mutual a Golden Sponsor Terry Shea, right, General Manager with PEI Mutual Insurance Company delivers a gift to Lights for Life honourary chair Dr. Steven MacNeill. Since 2002, PEI Mutual has been dedicating the Grand Arch of Lights Display and is recognized as a Gold Sponsor of the event. 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 Returns to Lights for Life Returning as Gold 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.” 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.
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 LoveWe 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, left, of Spud FM/ CFCY/ Magic 93 and Lights for Life and Chair Dr. Steven MacNeill
EastLink Advertising Supports Lights for Life 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.” 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 Photo: Bob MacLean (right) of EastLink Advertising and Lights for Life Honourary Chair Dr. Steven MacNeill
Credit Unions and 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. 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 100% of the gifts the public makes in memory and honour of loved ones goes directly to the purchase of priority medical equipment. Photo: Prince County Credit Union Managers (L-R): Prince County Credit Union Managers (L-R): Louis Shea – Tignish Credit Union, Marc LeClair – Malpeque Bay Credit Union, Sarah Millar – Consolidated Credit Union, and Alfred Arsenault – Evangeline and Central Credit Unions.
A Special Delivery for Lights for Life Five years ago the staff at ADL Foods in Summerside lost a special friend and co-worker in Jackie Praught. And over the past five years, the staff group has made a special gift to Lights for Life in memory of their friend in a way they thought was fitting and would have pleased him. In an interview with the Prince County Hospital Foundation, Gwen Murray, Purchasing Manager of ADL Foods said, “Jackie was a man who helped everyone he met. And he would have liked to know that even in death; he was still helping all of those who visit the Prince County Hospital.” The staff of ADL Foods runs various fundraisers throughout the year to gather $2000 and dedicate the display “A Special Delivery” in memory of Jackie Praught. Their gift in memory of a friend and co-worker supports the needs of their whole community, as all of the funds raised through Lights for Life are used to purchase much needed medical equipment for the Prince County Hospital. Not only are they able to make this gift, but on December 1st, they will gather as a group to attend the Lights for Life ceremony and watch Jackie’s display … View full news story.