Impact of Giving
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Every contribution matters to Guelph General Hospital
New donor funded Blood Gas Analyzers arrived at Guelph General Hospital just when they’re needed most. At a cost of just under $30,000, Guelph General Hospital was able to purchase two new blood gas analyzers, thanks to generous donations made by caring supporters. “They may not be big and flashy like an MRI or CT… Continue Reading Every contribution matters to Guelph General Hospital
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Donors give caregivers vital tools to care for patients
New capnography monitors for the Hospital’s Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU) were among many tools funded by donors in the 2019/20 fiscal year. Capnography allows physicians to monitor how well their patient is breathing by measuring the levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) in their breath when they exhale. It is most often used when a… Continue Reading Donors give caregivers vital tools to care for patients
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Your care and generosity gives our Hospital’s caregivers strength to endure.
We know Guelph has a strong reputation for being a caring and generous community, but in the face of adversity, we have been truly humbled to witness the full extent of our community’s desire and commitment to support Guelph General Hospital. Since mid-March, the generosity of 750 individuals and organizations has rolled up to nearly… Continue Reading Your care and generosity gives our Hospital’s caregivers strength to endure.
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Donors make a difference to patient safety
New donor-funded steam sterilizers are now in full use in the Hospital’s Medical Device Reprocessing Department. Steam sterilizers are the most widely used, reliable, and effective method of sterilization found in Medical Device Reprocessing Departments (MDRDs) of hospitals. When Guelph General’s steam sterilizers were at end of life and in need of replacement, it was… Continue Reading Donors make a difference to patient safety
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Donors give physicians a high definition view
Advancements in technology continuously present new opportunities to provide better care to patients. At Guelph General Hospital, caring community members allow our Hospital to keep pace through their generous donations. Improvements in optics and the introduction of high definition image and video display in today’s medical equipment have proven time-and-again to be game-changers in diagnosing… Continue Reading Donors give physicians a high definition view
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The mammography machine, first of its kind in Canada, arrives at Guelph General Hospital – thanks to YOU!
You’ve placed our Hospital at the forefront of breast imaging. “Guelph is now in a very good place when it comes to breast-cancer screening. We’re lucky to have such generous donors buy this machine for the Hospital to serve our community,” said Dr. Malek Meshki, Radiologist and head of women’s imaging at GGH. At over… Continue Reading The mammography machine, first of its kind in Canada, arrives at Guelph General Hospital – thanks to YOU!
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Portable monitors in Guelph General Hospital’s Family Birthing Unit are better for moms and babies
Caring donors improve the experience of labouring moms and newborns by funding two new wireless fetal heart-rate monitors and two new portable newborn cardiac monitors. One of the best things a laboring mom can do to help progress her labour is walk. At Guelph General Hospital, laboring moms are encouraged to walk the halls of… Continue Reading Portable monitors in Guelph General Hospital’s Family Birthing Unit are better for moms and babies
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Patients benefit from updated technology and better functional design in new, donor-funded bladder scanner
When the Hospital replaces patient care equipment that is at the end of its life, newer versions often offer significant advancements in technology and design, and that almost always adds up to improvements in patient care. The new bladder scanner is no exception. The display on the old scanner was limited to a numeric data… Continue Reading Patients benefit from updated technology and better functional design in new, donor-funded bladder scanner
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Donors improve care for patients in our Hospital’s Bob Ireland Family Intensive Care Unit and Linamar Emergency Department by funding new portable ultrasound machines
No longer is the ultrasound’s use in patient care restricted to the Diagnostic Imaging Department. More and more, the ultrasound machine is used at the bedside to help guide medical procedures with greater patient safety, and in emergency diagnosis of illness or trauma with greater speed and efficiency. “Today, the ultrasound machine is used as… Continue Reading Donors improve care for patients in our Hospital’s Bob Ireland Family Intensive Care Unit and Linamar Emergency Department by funding new portable ultrasound machines
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New specialized beds provide more than just comfort to ICU patients
When thinking of a patient in the hospital and all the medical equipment that may be used to provide care, it’s not likely a hospital bed comes to mind. But at Guelph General Hospital, five new high-tech beds in the Bob Ireland Family Intensive Care Unit are valuable tools helping deliver high-quality care. Purchased thanks… Continue Reading New specialized beds provide more than just comfort to ICU patients