and ceiling lamp for the emergency room, replacement equipment items in the emergency room, a new cardiac treadmill and a mobile ultrasound system. We also intend upgrading the outpatient physician offices and waiting room in the downstairs clinical area.
of the community towards the hospital and we are truly grateful to all those so involved. Our Phantom Ball and Golf Tournament have now, for many years, been expertly managed by Diana Hayes and Sharon Bond, respectively. These events undoubtedly owe their success to the leadership of Diana and Sharon. They also are the Development Co-ordinators for the Foundation and are very ably aided by Karen Hosie, our part time administrative assistant and bookkeeper, who assists with receipting and acknowledging of donations.
It is important to remember that despite the down turn in the economy, we shall have an increasing and ongoing responsibility to assist with equipment replacement and upgrades at Lady Minto Hospital and accordingly need the support of our community as much as ever. We are of the view that in the coming year it is important to foster and further develop our relationship with VIHA. We need to learn what their long term plans are likely to be so that we can in turn prepare accordingly and develop our strategies in conjunction with those of VIHA. Furthermore it is equally important to constantly keep abreast of the expressed needs of the hospital staff and the community they serve to endeavour to implement or create situations, in conjunction with VIHA, which will maximize our resources and those of VIHA for the benefit of staff and patients alike.
Bill Relph, our VIHA Site Manager, is a constant source of knowledge and help in assisting us in trying to maximize our resources to enhance and improve the quality of medical services for the patients. We certainly appreciate his time given his extremely busy schedule. We are very grateful for all the work and support of the Board Members over the past year. Gil Schultz, Past President, along with his wife Fran, are leaving for a volunteer stint at the Victoria Augusta Hospital in East Jerusalem. Gil will be working on securing grants for Gil & Fran Schultz the hospital which is his forte and Fran will be teaching English as a second language to staff members. We shall certainly miss Gil’s excellent leadership and hard work and we wish them both an exciting experience and safe return.
People Who Make a Difference We constantly hear from everyone about what terrific treatment and care they have received from the wonderful and dedicated professionals and staff throughout the hospital. It is this experience that no doubt results in the generosity
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