Impact of Giving
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Donors empower front-line staff to provide better patient care
Through the Foundation’s Special Grant Program, donors give members of our hospital team the tools they need. The Foundation’s donor-funded Special Grant Program allows hospital staff to submit an application for funding for something that will make a difference to their work, that will benefit patients and staff alike, and help the Hospital meet its… Continue Reading Donors empower front-line staff to provide better patient care
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Donors improve clinical outcomes for patients with infectious illnesses
Circle of Life members brought MALDI-TOF to Guelph General Hospital, and one year later, it’s proven to be a game-changer. It was learning of MALDI-TOF that inspired George Oelkuch to start supporting The Foundation of Guelph General Hospital through their Circle of Life giving program. MALDI-TOF is a spectacular advancement that allows for rapid and… Continue Reading Donors improve clinical outcomes for patients with infectious illnesses
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With thanks to hundreds of caring donors, patients will receive better care
The new and 100% donor-funded CT scanner has arrived at Guelph General Hospital Donors provide our Hospital with nearly every piece of patient care equipment, and today, your impact on patient care is felt more than ever. Dr. Samir Patel, Chief of Diagnostic Imaging describes the CT scanner as “the work-horse of the Diagnostic Imaging… Continue Reading With thanks to hundreds of caring donors, patients will receive better care
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Donors give space to family members and visitors
Family members and visitors of patients have unique needs Caring donors, along with designer Karen Miller from Modelo Interiors who donated many hours of her time, helped transform multiple family lounges into inviting, calming and highly functional spaces for patients, family and visitors at Guelph General Hospital. Having a loved one in the Hospital can… Continue Reading Donors give space to family members and visitors
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Thanksgiving Day Race Runners Fund Life-saving Trauma Equipment for Guelph General Hospital
With thanks to all those in our community who contributed or participated in last year’s Thanksgiving Day Races, Guelph General Hospital was able to purchase a new Rapid Infuser which arrived this past Spring. “We are fortunate to have this piece of equipment that can make the difference between life and death in a trauma… Continue Reading Thanksgiving Day Race Runners Fund Life-saving Trauma Equipment for Guelph General Hospital
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Newborns Receive Improved Phototherapy Thanks to Generous Guelph Families
While not all newborns become jaundiced, it’s reassuring to know if they do at Guelph General Hospital they’ll be treated with the latest technology thanks to our donors. Jaundice is the most common condition that requires medical attention and hospital readmission in newborns. When a newborn has jaundice, the skin and whites of the eyes… Continue Reading Newborns Receive Improved Phototherapy Thanks to Generous Guelph Families
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Newborn Care at Guelph General Hospital benefitting from The Guelph District Shrine Club donation
The Guelph District Shrine Club has been supporting the Hospital since 2003. This past year saw them make a $2,000 gift for the purchase of a specialized laryngoscope used in infant care. Continue Reading Newborn Care at Guelph General Hospital benefitting from The Guelph District Shrine Club donation
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Specialized Monitor/Defibrillator Units: A Vital Tool for Vital Signs Monitoring
“They are spectacular.” GGH’s Emergency Department (ED) Clinical Educator, Lisa Groulx, can’t say enough about the seven new monitor/defibrillator units in Emergency Department. The units are part of an order of 16 that arrived at the Hospital in the last few months, at a cost of about $250,000, thanks entirely to donor support. The units… Continue Reading Specialized Monitor/Defibrillator Units: A Vital Tool for Vital Signs Monitoring
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Donors connect vital signs monitors directly to patient charts
Every shift, nurses measure their patients’ vital signs multiple times using a specialized vital signs monitor. Blood pressure, temperature, oxygen saturation and heart-rate – all important measures which tell the team how a patient is doing. The results can affect medication and treatment decisions. In the last few months, a donor-funded system which connects the… Continue Reading Donors connect vital signs monitors directly to patient charts
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New Mobile X-ray Machines Are Providing New Level of Imaging
Not long ago, the Hospital took delivery of the latest in mobile X-ray technology, funded by our caring donors. “Clinicians love this!” exclaims Mike Lindsay, Director Diagnostic Imaging. He enthuses, “The image is captured digitally and appears on the screen right away. There is no running back to the department to process a cassette. The… Continue Reading New Mobile X-ray Machines Are Providing New Level of Imaging
