Impact of Giving
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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
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New ureteroscope will make patient care better
A ureteroscope is a medical instrument that is used primarily to help locate and remove kidney stones; however, it can be used as a diagnostic tool to take a closer look at any part of the urinary system including the urethra, bladder and kidneys. Thanks to the Guelph General Hospital Volunteer Association, just weeks ago,… Continue Reading New ureteroscope will make patient care better
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Donors give 2500 hours per year of bedside nursing back to patients
Thanks to you, nurses and physicians will have vital information right at the bedside. Time spent searching for paper files or returning to the nurses’ station for a shared vital signs monitor will be better spent at the bedside caring for their patients. It may seem a small thing but can have a big impact… Continue Reading Donors give 2500 hours per year of bedside nursing back to patients
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Three New Donor-funded Laparoscopic Towers Have Arrived!
With thanks to all who contributed towards last year’s Black Tie Bingo, patients in need of laparoscopic surgery will now benefit from modern image technology for the best possible outcomes. Guelph General Hospital performs 3,000 “laparoscopic” surgeries each year. A video camera and operative instruments are inserted in tiny incisions, allowing the surgeon to view… Continue Reading Three New Donor-funded Laparoscopic Towers Have Arrived!
