A Year in Review
Take a look at what you helped us achieve this past year.
A Message
From Mary
This past year, your generous support of Oakville Hospital Foundation left an incredible impact as we continued to navigate the upheaval that COVID-19 ushered in. Few predicted how long this pandemic would last, how wave after wave would mean constant changes in social norms and how dramatically the world and indeed our Oakville community would change. Despite everything, our dedicated donors and volunteers rose to the challenge to make sure Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital healthcare teams had what they needed to care for our community.
This past year, you helped us:
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Fund life-saving equipment for our Emergency Department 20% of all admissions to OTMH are people who are in need of urgent cardiac care and quick diagnosis and effective treatments are vital. |
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Fund vital equipment for our Laboratory Ongoing donor support means this critical department can continue to invest in advancements in technology that helps our medical teams make informed decisions faster. By investing in state-of-the-art medical equipment, lab technicians can provide accurate processing of specimens and quicker delivery of test results. |
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Support innovative care such as the Cardio-Oncology Program A new initiative that prioritizes cancer patients for regular cardiovascular testing. Echocardiograms keep tabs on heart function and help reduce the risk of irreversible heart damage. |
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Upgrade OTMH’s medication delivery system Automated Dispensing Units (ADU) ensure our caregivers have the right medications to go to the right patient at the right time. Upgrade of the system couldn’t come at a better time. The number of doses dispensed by the pharmacy has doubled in the last few years. |
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Redesign OTMH’s Cancer Clinic Pharmacy Creating more space for additional staff was necessary as demand for making medications on-site is on the rise. The number of visits to our chemotherapy clinic has increased by 68% this year alone. |
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Advance our navigator programs 100% donor-funded, navigators have become critical members of our healthcare teams helping patients living with cancer or mental health issues. Mental wellness navigators provide short-term support to children, youth and their families in crisis as they navigate through the complex mental health system and transition to longer-term services. Patient navigators in our Breast Diagnostic Assessment Program offer a patient-centered approach to care and help women by coordinating appointments, keeping physicians updated, managing test results, and explaining any required procedures, all while providing emotional support. |
Thank you for supporting community healthcare and for being part of the critical work of our hospital. We have been overwhelmed by your past support. It has been a reminder of how a community like Oakville can make a difference. For this, we are deeply grateful.
Now, it is time to turn the page to better days ahead.
It is time, finally, to focus on the future.
Mary McPherson, CFRE
Chief Executive Officer
Oakville Hospital Foundation
Stephanie is a Communicative Disorders Assistant (CDA) on the Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit at OTMH. As a CDA, she works under the supervision of a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) and Audiologist to assist in clinical intervention.
On the Inpatient Unit, Stephanie assists the SLP with helping patients with dysphagia and providing speech-language and cognitive communication therapy to patients who have experienced a stroke or a neurological condition. They also work together to create therapy materials and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices.
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As we wrap up Pharmacy Appreciation Month, we would like to recognize our amazing Pharmacy team for all that they do.
From managing medications, answering patient questions, performing clinical research and collaborating with staff and physicians throughout the hospital, our Pharmacy team plays an important role in patient care.
Thank you to all of our hardworking and dedicated Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians for all that you do. #PAM2022
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Anne is a Registered Nurse in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital and has been nursing since 2017. She is hardworking, dedicated and can always be seen with a smile on her face.
Growing up she always knew she wanted to pursue a career that would make a difference in the lives of other people. Her favourite nursing stories always involve seeing patients graduate from critical care and coming back to visit when they have recovered. It is those heartwarming moments that remind her why she loves nursing.
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Did you know that Halton Healthcare is home to the first portable Indirect Calorimeter Machine in Ontario?
Indirect Calorimetry (IC) is the gold standard for measuring how much energy someone uses by measuring oxygen consumption and carbon dioxide to provide tailored nutrition care plans for patients. This helps our healthcare team determine how many calories a complex critically ill patient needs.
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Today on World Cancer Day, we would like to recognize the incredible team of staff and physicians in our outpatient Cancer Clinic and inpatient unit at OTMH. Despite the challenges of COVID-19, this team has worked tirelessly to ensure patients and their families receive the care and support they need. #WorldCancerDay
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Cindy is a Clinical Resource Nurse in the Emergency Department at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital and has been part of the Halton Healthcare family for 25 years.
Having spent 22 years of her career in the Emergency Department, Cindy loves the opportunity to make a positive impact in someone life. A moment in her career that she will always remember is the time she took care of two small children while their mother remained at the bedside of their father. The children did not require her critical care knowledge, but instead someone to comfort them. It is the small moments like that where she is reminded that as a nurse you not only care for patients, but for their families as well.
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Denise was diagnosed with Breast Cancer in July of 2020 after finding a lump under her arm. During her treatment at the Cancer Care Clinic at OTMH, Denise formed a special bond with her care team which helped her remain optimistic throughout her journey.
“I could not have wished for a better team. From the moment I was diagnosed, to starting chemo to having surgery and getting back up on my feet, the way everyone looked after me was amazing. The nurses and doctors were always fantastic. One of the nicest things I remember being told was that everyone was only a phone call away if I needed anything. That was so nice to hear.”
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Certified Child Life Specialists (CCLS) are part of an interdisciplinary, patient and family-centered model of care. Collaborating with the family, physicians, nurses, social workers, and other members of the health care team, CCLS’s focus on the optimal development and psychosocial well-being of paediatric patients, from birth to 18 years of age.
Did you know Child life programs are expanding and Certified Child Life Specialists can support children of adult patients within medical, surgical and palliative care settings.
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Financials
This statement is supplemental information to the March 31, 2022 Audited Financial Statements.
We are incredibly grateful to everyone who made a gift this past year to Oakville Hospital Foundation. People who support patient care at OTMH find inspiration in their own lives and the lives of those around them. Here are just a few of the many inspiring stories of donors who supported our community hospital in 2021-22.
Your Dollars at Work
Here at the Foundation, we meet so many patients and families who have been helped by OTMH—and your generosity. These extraordinary journeys are constant reminders of why our work is so important. Get to know Karin, a remarkable patient, who was able to get the care she needed thanks to your tremendous support.
Above & Beyond
Discover how every individual at Halton Healthcare continues to go above and beyond in providing safe, quality care to our patients, families and communities. Read their 2021/22 Annual Report.