A Year in Review
Discover what we've accomplished together thanks to your support.
A Message
From Mary
Thanks to your generosity over the past year, we’ve been able to make a tremendous impact on the lives of countless individuals in our community. When I look back at all we’ve achieved, it’s truly remarkable. Together, we significantly enhanced the quality of care at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital (OTMH) and expanded our range of services for our patients.
Thank you for standing by our side and being a part of our mission to connect generosity to world-class community healthcare. We cannot express enough how deeply grateful we are for your support and partnership.
This past year, you helped us:
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Lay the Groundwork for Lifesaving Treatments in Endoscopy
Your generosity has led to the opening of two leading-edge treatment rooms in our Endoscopy department, complete with life-saving software and equipment. These vital additions allow our exceptional healthcare team to diagnose and treat the increasing number of GI-related cancers and diseases in our community. |
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Revitalize Our Surgical Department
With your support, we were able to purchase enhanced surgical equipment, enabling our skilled caregivers to perform over 34,000 surgical procedures. This new technology has been instrumental in addressing the surgical backlog that emerged during the pandemic, ensuring that patients receive the care they desperately need. |
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Move the Dial Towards Advanced Diagnostics
Your kindness and generosity have brought us significantly closer to our goal to soon replace our decade-old CT scanner with a brand new, state-of-the-art model. This upgrade promises to bring enhanced imaging, more accurate diagnoses, and improved safety measures which will revolutionize our approach to healthcare. It will serve as a powerful tool for our medical teams in detecting a range of conditions from blood clots to cancer. |
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Expand our Mental Health Services
Your support has not only allowed us to welcome a fourth full-time Navigator but has also facilitated increased access to crucial mental health services for children and youth in our community. Additionally, it’s enabled us to provide coaching and counselling to families, creating healthier dynamics for our patients. We have also strengthened our partnership with CAPIS, our inpatient child and youth psychiatric unit, allowing for earlier and more effective patient rapport building. |
These are just a few of the ways you are making OTMH a state-of-the-art hospital that provides world-class care to our community and beyond. None of this would have been possible without your support and continued trust.
Once again, thank you for your incredible generosity and for being a true champion of our cause. Your support is deeply appreciated and has made a lasting impact on shaping the future of healthcare in Oakville.
Yours in philanthropy,
Mary McPherson, CFRE
Chief Executive Officer
Oakville Hospital Foundation
Dionne is a Clinical Resource Nurse at OTMH and was recently presented with a Queens Platinum Jubilee commemorative pin. This pin is awarded to outstanding individuals who have made significant contributions to their communities.
Following the ceremony, Dionne brought her pin and certificate to OTMH to dedicate the award to her colleagues, and to thank them for the difference they have made in her life.
Congratulations, Dionne!
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- September 1
CARE BY AIR: In partnership with DSV Air & Sea Inc. Canada, Drone Delivery Canada (DDC), McMaster University, Air Canada Cargo and EllisDon Facilities Services, we are excited to be part of the launch of Care by Air, an innovative way to safely transport medical supplies and products by drone.
This mode of transporting vital and potentially time sensitive medical supplies is among the first of its kind in Canada and will enable the next horizon in healthcare delivery.
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- October 13
Sharan is a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department at OTMH and has created Sunshine Bags for Pediatric patients in the ED. These bags can be given to any child over the age of 3 and include a friendly doll (decorated by Sharan herself), activity books, colouring pages, crayons, stickers, goldfish crackers and fruit snacks.
Sharan says the idea came to her after seeing how nervous her nephew was during a recent visit to the ED. She hopes The Sunshine bags will be a positive distraction for our youngest patients, help them feel more comfortable and foster a therapeutic relationship.
Thank you, Sharan for such a thoughtful idea.
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- October 19
Did you know that Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists work together in many areas of the hospital?
Ann (right) is an Occupational Therapist and Gena (left) is a Physiotherapist. They work together in the Emergency Department to see how patients are managing before they came to the hospital, how they are managing in the hospital and assess if they are safe for a discharge home.
They love working together because they assess patients differently. They like having the opportunity to work inter-professionally and learn more about each others roles. Thank you, Gena and Ann!
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- November 30
We would like to congratulate Dr. Saroo Sharda on being named the first Associate Dean of Equity and Inclusion for the Faculty of Health Science at McMaster University.
Dr. Sharda is an Anesthesiologist at OTMH and is also a Medical Advisor and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion lead for the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO).
Congratulations, Dr. Sharda! We are lucky to have you as part of our team.
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- December 30
February 1-7 is Eating Disorders Awareness Week.
We recently received a special letter from a family of a patient in our Outpatient Eating Disorders Program. While they would like to remain anonymous, they wanted to share this letter in hopes of creating awareness for any families who may need it. Swipe to read the full letter.
We would like to recognize the incredible team in the Eating Disorders Service at Halton Healthcare. This team of Social Workers, Nurse Practitioners, Dietitians, Psychiatrists and Paediatricians work together to provide outpatient treatment to patients and families.
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- February 7
Come follow along with Jocelyn as she takes us through a day in the life of a Certified Child Life Specialist at Halton Healthcare!
Thank you, Jocelyn, for playing such an important role in our organization. Your support of children and families coping with medical experiences and hospitalization makes a difference in the lives of many. #ChildLifeMonth
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- March 31
Financials
We are conscious of our responsibilities and are accountable to those in the community who place their trust in us. Your support will allow us to address the priority needs of our hospital – both the immediate purchase of vital equipment and the equipment needs of tomorrow through endowments and investments.
Access our Audited Financial Statements here.
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 this past year.
Your Support 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.
Witness the transformative impact of your contributions by diving into the world of Dr. Lauren Willoughby, one of our incredible surgeons. Here, she sheds light on the groundbreaking advancements in women’s breast cancer treatment at OTMH thanks to your support.
Innovating to Care
This has been a year of rejuvenation. While the veil of the pandemic challenges slowly lifts, Halton Healthcare has taken on the many other obstacles that arose this past year. Read about how their team’s collaborative efforts ensured the safe, quality care of their patients, families and communities in their annual report to the community.