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Why new cardiac care equipment is needed… Every day our Emergency Department moves into action to assess and treat patients with complaints of chest pain and shortness of breath. Heart attack, lung attack and stroke devastates the lives of patients and those who love them. According to the Heart and Stroke Foundation 1 in 3 Canadians will die from heart disease and stroke and many more live with its effects. The total population in the Comox Valley is expected to increase 32.2% by 2030, while, within the same timeframe, the population of 75+ years is expected to increase 92.8%. With a growing population and aging demographic, heart and lung disease is on the rise. Fortunately, today there are many innovative treatments and medical testing to help patients in preventing, diagnosing and treating heart attacks and strokes.

“Having the new Cardio/Pulmonary Services and the latest cardiac equipment to treat patients is critical to providing great care and saving lives,” explained Jane Murphy, President/CEO of St. Joseph’s General Hospital. “St. Joseph’s must continually update the equipment and technology to ensure that the people of the Comox Valley receive the very best care today and through the transition to the new hospital.” St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation has pledged $185,000 to purchase the new technology needed to enhance patient care. We are within $80,000 of the goal! With your support we can reach this goal and ensure this new equipment will be available for patients today when they need it most now and into the future. The new equipment will allow the Cardio/ Pulmonary medical team at St. Joseph’s to reach a new level of technology in diagnosis and monitoring.

The new stress test machines will be located in the new Cardio Pulmonary Services that just opened at St. Joseph’s. This new department is part of the space management initiative supported by Island Health and Comox Strathcona Regional Hospital District and St. Joseph’s Hospital. The initiative is a proactive approach to help support the growing needs in healthcare now as we transition to the new Comox Valley Hospital in 2017.

Pictured in the photo is The St. Joseph’s Cardio Pulmonary Services team with representatives from St. Joseph’s Hospital and The St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation. Back Row L to R: Eric Macdonald – St. Joseph’s VP Finance with Craig Dickson – Clinical Chief Respiratory Therapy, Lynn Dashkewytch – St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation, Beth Cosgrove and Sandra Turnham – Cardio Technologists, Wanda McMillan – Department Manager, Sara Ferchuk – Respiratory Technologist, Jane Murphy – President/CEO St. Joseph’s Hospital Front row L to R: Kate Nesbit – Clerk/ ReceptionKellie Woodruff, Cassie Lescorbeau and Christina Welp – Cardio Technologist. Missing from photo Candace Fourneau - ECG Assistant; Lisa Eskillson - Cardio Technologist; Lori Larson, Linn Eat and Tiffany McPhee - Respiratory Therapist.

The new equipment still needed for the unit includes; • Stress test machines - $80,000 This equipment will provide many patient benefits that include: • decreased wait times for treatment • highly accurate readings • faster and more efficient patient testing. Allows data to be stored on-line for access throughout Island Health e-Health data base system This equipment will be available for transfer to the new Comox Valley Hospital.

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Was completed April 2015. The new space will accommodate five treatment areas, a patient center area and room for the additional equipment. These changes will ensure sustainable healthcare in the area of cancer support is available for our loved ones for the next 4 years until cancer diagnostic and treatment moves to the new Island Health Comox Valley Hospital in 2017. The renovation and new equipment was needed to address the growing need for services. In 2007 when the unit was built St. Joseph’s had 1408 cancer care patient visits. Last year this number grew to over 4600. The equipment needed will be available to transfer to the new Hospital.

St. Joseph’s/Hospice at the Views Opening July 2015 - The Residential Hospice will be a place where those who are dying receive compassionate end of life care in a private and comfortable home like setting. This renovation to The Views will accommodate 4 private rooms as well as a warm and inviting space for families. The St. Joseph’s/Hospice at the Views will have a separate entrance and a lovely outdoor deck that will be accessible from all the rooms. Most importantly, people will be cared for by specially trained staff to meet the medical, emotional and spiritual needs of the person that is dying, their family members and loved ones. It is important that we acknowledge and recognize the contributions of so many – the Hospice Society; Island Health; Ministry of Health; St. Joseph’s Hospital; St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation; the individuals, churches, organizations and businesses within our community; and the Diocese of the Catholic Church who have permitted this Palliative/Hospice facility to be built on land connected to The Views.

Pictured is the new Pulmonary Function Testing System with Lenore Cook – Comox Valley resident and St. Joseph’s Staff Sara Ferchuk – Respiratory Therapist. (Photo courtesy of Jim Peacock)

We are incredibly grateful to the local businesses,individuals, organizations and service clubs that support our Hospital year after year. Because of the generosity from the community St. Joseph’s was able to enhance technology and improve patient care. Some examples of new equipment: Pulmonary Function Testing System $78,000 This new machine allows for bariatric testing and is wheelchair accessible. This advanced technology can combine tests into one maneuver to allow ease of testing and decreases the time needed for testing.

Holter Monitor System - $20,000 3 additional Pulse Oximeters - $ 4,500 This new equipment will provide many patient benefits that include • decreased wait times for treatment • ease and comfort in use • highly accurate reading • faster and more efficient patient testing. This latest technology allows data to be stored online for access throughout Island Health/e health data system so the information will be available to physicians and specialists throughout Vancouver Island.

“We’re extremely grateful to the St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation for their unwavering support and strong commitment to ensuring the long term preservation of quality health care in the Comox Valley,” said Dr. Brendan Carr, President and CEO of Island Health.

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“While the new cardiac care equipment will benefit many current patients at St. Joseph’s General Hospital, the equipment will also be transferred to the new Comox Valley Hospital when it opens in 2017 to continue benefiting many patients in the region. We’re excited that the Foundation will expand their purpose to encompass both the new hospital and continue to support St. Joseph’s in its new role.” Dr. Brendan Carr, President and CEO of Island Health

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physicians and volunteers will form the foundation for the patient care that will be provided in the new Comox Valley Hospital. We view this as a legacy that St. Joseph’s can provide to the new community hospital.” said Jane Murphy President and CEO. We believe that St. Joseph’s could become a campus of excellence and innovation relative to seniors care. Our goal is to have a clear plan to share with the community within the next 12 months.”

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We are so grateful to you the donor for your dedicated support to the health and wellness of your family, friends and neighbours. Together, we are able to offer new technology and healthcare options that may have been years away or, perhaps not available. Your donations help make healthcare better for our community. St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation has started the process and will soon undergo a name change and a period of transition as it expands its mandate to encompass the new Island Health Comox Valley Hospital while continuing to support St. Joseph’s General Hospital in its changing role. As the Foundation begins the journey of evolution we

will continue to ensure that Comox Valley Health care is the very best, today and into the future with new technology, environmental improvements and educational opportunities for staff. Whether retired to the Comox Valley, planning for retirement or raising a young family, we can all play a part in supporting local health care for this region. Imagine for a moment the impact accident, illness or injury can have on you, or your loved ones. Please join us in our quest today and together we can help save lives, improve lives and even begin lives here in the Comox Valley.

Legacy Gift

Melvin Thomas was a doer, a planner, worker, churchman, caregiver, teacher and master chef. Melvin, better known as Mel, was a loyal man; loyal to his church, his friends, to his students and especially to his dear wife Frances during their life together. When Mel committed to a task he accepted it whole heartedly whether it was making pies for the church bazaar, welcoming folks at church, gardening or cooking meals for Frances who was a brittle diabetic. The result would always show his careful touch. Mel’s’ wife Frances passed away in August, 2012. Mel passed away in September 2013. Both Mel and Frances received family support from Frances’ broth-

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er Gordon Tolaman and his wife Linda. Mel served on the D.E.W. Line as a chef in the camps during the 1950’s before taking up permanent residence later on in the Comox Valley. It was here, at G.P. Vanier High School where he settled into what truly motivated him; a passion for cooking and teaching others. Although Mel and Frances had no children, as a teacher at Vanier, Mel invested in his students as if they were his own, with conviction and dedication. His service to others carried into all aspects of his life. “He served his church in many ways, always with the same quiet humility”. shared Maggie Enwright – Reverend Comox United Church. Cal Nixon struck

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Len and Lenore Cook, Comox valley residents

“We feel indebted to St. Joseph’s for the diagnoses and treatments over the years,” praised Lenore. “We are so fortunate to have this high level testing, treatment and care right here in our own neighbourhood.”

Mel and Frances Thomas up a kinship with Mel in the church sound booth. “He was so quiet yet obviously centered with the church,” commented Cal. “He only revealed a small part of himself until we found a common ground.” That common ground was investments. Cal had a career in the financial industry, which later proved resourceful for Mel. Over the years, Mel had developed a sizeable portfolio through investments. As his friendship with Cal grew so did his trust in him. He asked Cal to be executor for his and Frances’ wills. As in life, the quiet generosity so characteristic of Mel continued to shine in his passing. Mel and Frances bequeathed all their wealth to the areas in life that mattered dearly: the church and health care. Mel and Frances were so dedicated to community and doing good for others that, in

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passing they have left a legacy through a donation to the St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation. You too may consider including charitable giving as part of your will. Charity representatives and professional advisors are there to help you. The Thomas’s thoughtful and generous gift will continue to serve generations to come.

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In 2017, Island Health will open two new hospitals to serve North Vancouver Island. At that time, the acute care services currently provided at St. Joseph’s General Hospital will transfer to the new Comox Valley Hospital, owned and operated by Island Health St. Joseph’s General Hospital is excited about its new role post the transition of acute care services in the Fall of 2017. “We are pleased that the many talented St. Joseph’s employees,

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