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Marian and Dr. William Hamilton with their grandson, Rafe.

Dr. William Hamilton and his wife MarianHamilton lived, worked and raised a familyin Sackville. William passed away in2012, followed by Marian two years later.Dr. Hamilton was an Emeritus professor of Education and Canadian Studies atMount Allison University for many yearswhile Marian was an artist. Their sonBrian, who lives in Edmonton, informedthe Foundation that it was the wish of his parents to leave a legacy gift to thehospital in the amount of $5,000.

“It was important for my parents to giveback to the hospital that served them formany years,” says Brian.

“They were very grateful for the outstanding care provided to their familyand friends over the years and making a gift through their will was one of theirfinal wishes.”

The Foundation is truly thankful to havebeen named the recipient of this generous gift.

If you would like to learn more aboutmaking a gift through your will to theSMH, please contact Jessica Brooks at364-4205 or Hélène Ouellette, PlannedGiving Officer at 860-2307.

Long-time Sackville Residents Leave a Legacy

The Hamiltons with their son,Brian, in 1971.

The Foundation is committed to leadership in transparency and accountability. To viewour audited financial reports, please visit www.smhf.ca/financialreports. SMHF complieswith Imagine Canada’s Ethical Code and Fundraising and Accountability Standards. www.imaginecanada.ca

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www.smhf.ca All money raised stays local and is spent on enhancing patient care at the Sackville Memorial Hospital.

The public is invited to attend thewrap-up celebration slated forThursday, November 5 at 12 noon in the hospital atrium. You will also be able to view the updated donor recognition wall in the hospital lobby. A light lunch will be served.

All are welcome!

You are invited!

$100,000 has been raised in the2015 We Care To make you betterCampaign which will be used to purchase a variety of much neededitems to enhance the comfort, careand safety of patients touching virtually every department.

The SMH is known for its exceptionalEmergency Room (ER) service. Over$20,000 has been earmarked for theER this year including a Cardiac UltraSound Probe ($8,250), an accessorywhich will maximize the use of the ultrasound equipment bought previ-ously by the Foundation. The probe,which can be used at the bedside,will allow a better quality view of theheart, making diagnosis quicker andimproving management of the treat-ment provided. Also on the list for theER is a reclining exam/procedureschair offering medical staff access to their patient from both sides, andan inflatable air mattress systemincreasing ease, comfort and safetywhen transferring patients between a bed and a stretcher designedspecifically to reduce staff injuries.

More than $36,000 will be investedon the Brunswick Unit, a 21 bed inpatient unit that provides neces-sary treatment for diseases such ascancer or severe episodes of illnesssuch as a stroke. The Unit’s goal is toensure patients, mainly seniors, arehealthy and stable prior to being discharged. Items to be purchased include two pressure mattresses forprevention and treatment of ulcers, areclining geriatric chair which easilyre-positions when sitting and helpspatients with dementia, a bariatricwheelchair for obese patients, 23 bedside stands and overhead tables, two booster seats, oxygenstands for wheelchairs, and a TVfor the patient lounge.

Patient Comfort, Care and Safety a Focus

Imaging (radiology) Department. Local residents aren’t required totravel to Moncton for this testing as the information from the Holtermonitor is able to be downloaded at SMH and read by cardiologists atThe Moncton Hospital.

The impact that these purchases willhave on patients is significant.

Occupational Therapy will receive aspecialized wheelchair at a cost of$8,600. This particular wheelchair canbe tilted back, allowing gravity to assist the patient to stay upright in the chair should they have weaktrunk control, as often occurs whensomeone has a stroke, for example.

A barrier-free examination tabledesigned to make it easier to treatpatients will replace an aging one inthe Ambulatory Care Clinic (wherecare is delivered on an out-patientbasis). In addition, much neededmodular seating will be purchased forthe waiting area. The new seating willbe washable, which is important forinfection control, as well as offerspace for obese patients. Over$21,000 will be invested in the Ambulatory Care Clinic.

Cardiac Services will be provided witha Holter monitor, which continuallytracks a patient’s heart rhythm for a24 hour period, and a blood pressuremonitor. There are currently fourHolter and blood pressure monitors.The new equipment will allow two additional patients per week to haveaccess to these heart services whichare provided in the Diagnostic

Susan Tower and Harvey Hanoomansingh shared their personal health care stories at thelaunch of the 2015 We Care To make you better Campaign and thanked the Foundationfor their contribution to health care at SMH.

We made it.Thank you!

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Memorial GivingMemorial giving is a thoughtful way to remember and honour a loved one.All memorial gifts go toward providingquality health care services to ourcommunity. Cards are available in theSMH lobby. If you would like a pack-age of Memorial Cards sent to you,please call Jessica at 364-4205. You can also make a secure memorial donation on-line at www.smhf.ca.

Sackville Memorial HospitalFoundation Awards BursariesSMHF bursaries were recently awarded toTantramar Regional High School students JulieCummins and Leah Hicks (shown at right).Cummins started in the Human Nutrition Program at St. Francis University in Antigonish, NS. Hicks has begun the Health Care Support program at Oulton College in Moncton. Both students receiveda $1,000 bursary at the TRHS graduation ceremonies held inJune. One of the bursaries was established in honour of Foundation board members who have passed away.

Cardiac Monitoring System DemoJamie Flett, GE Healthcare Rep (far left) provides details todonors Joyce Ferguson, Pravin Varma and Bill Evans about theCardiac Monitoring System for the Emergency Room. The Foundation raised over $94,000 to put toward the purchase of this sophisticated technology in the 2014 Let’s Not miss a Beat Campaign.

Auxiliary provides generous campaign giftCampaign Chair Elaine Smith accepts a $20,000 lead gift fromSMH Auxiliary President Audrey Hicks. Congratulations to theAuxiliary, as 2015 marks 70 years of their support to the SMH.

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Leah Hicks

2015 Board of DirectorsAndy Marr ChairElaine Smith Vice-ChairBrian Muir TreasurerNancy Parker Secretary

DirectorsAdam Christie Bill EvansPatricia Legere Susan TowerSheila Parker Mike Olscamp

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MISSION STATEMENTThe mission of the Sackville Memorial Hospital Foundation is to raise funds and administer itsresources to preserve, maintain and enhance the quality of health care in the Tantramar region.

SMHF Supports Family Resource CentreThe SMHF was pleased to have donated$672 to the Tantramar Family ResourceCentre to support the Intimate Partner

Violence Education event held in February. This issue has an effect on the health and wellness of many Tantramar residents,and is not limited to victims, but their families, workplaces, andhow they interact as community members. Various communityorganizations partnered together for this day-long workshop entitled “Violence Ending the Silence”. It was well-attended by more than 100 teachers and members of the community.Sessions included information sharing and focusing on bringingtogether resources.

Rotary Gold Mine DonationA special thanks to the Rotary Club of Sackville for selectingthe SMH Foundation as one of its 10 rotating organizations toreceive funds from their new fundraising initiative called theGold Mine. The Gold Mine is a weekly toonie 50/50 draw – get your number at local retailers!

SMHF Recognizes Shelley MurphyThe Sackville Memorial Hospital Foundation bid farewell toShelley Murphy after serving 3 years on the board of directors.At the SMHF Annual General Meeting held in June, FoundationChair Andy Marr presented Shelley with a framed certificate inrecognition of her dedicated service.

A Winter to RememberThe winter of 2015 will be remembered for the parade ofstorms that tracked through Atlantic Canada, leaving behindsome staggering tallies on snowfall total, which is evident inthis photo of the SMH.

Young Philanthropists Support HospitalSeven year old Meara (centre) and Tyler Langlais, 4, of Sackvilleheld a lemonade stand over the summer, with the help of theircousins Emma Barrett, 9, and Campbell Barrett, 7, from Antigonish. They donated the proceeds to the Foundation’s Annual Campaign and presented a cheque in the amount of$26.50 to Foundation Chair, Andy Marr.

Community Breakfast & Bake SaleThanks to the staff at the SMH, led by Jessica Brooks and KimHicks, the 3rd Annual community breakfast & bake sale held on May 9 raised just over $1,000 for the Foundation’s AnnualCampaign.

Did you know? You can make a donation to the Port Elgin and Region Health Centre through the Sackville MemorialHospital Foundation? A charitable receipt will be issued.