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Erie Shores gets big boost from W.E. Care for Kids
By Mark Ribble A substantial donation by W.E. Care for Kids has resulted in a much-needed boost for the Erie Shores HealthCare obstetrics department. W.E. Care for Kids donated $110,225.45 on March 20 and representatives were on hand on Wednesday, May 17 to present an official cheque and view some of the new purchases. The donation was broken down into separate amounts with $12,000 going to two new labour and delivery carts, $37,269.51 to a new state-of-the-art infant warmer station, $38,865.44 to a new external fetal monitor, $1,050 to cover three new bassinets, and $21,040.47 going toward a new isolette. Staff on the OB floor at
Erie Shores HealthCare were on hand and extremely grateful for the gifts they’ve received and those they are waiting to take delivery on. “This makes a big difference to the moms and babies in our communities,” said one staffer. “Thank you so much.” Viki Grado, Interim Executive Director of W.E. Care for Kids and Mike Brain, President, were given a tour of the OB department and a chance to meet with some of the staff who care for the community’s youngest patients. W.E. Care for Kids is a non-profit organization dedicated to raising funds for local pediatric programs at local hospitals and children’s centres.
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On hand for last week’s cheque presentation in the Obstetrics Ward at Erie Shores Health Care (ESHC) were, back row from left, W.E Care for Kids Board President Mike Brain, ESHC CFO Katelyn Dryden, ESHC Operations Manager, Obstetrics and ICU Dana Bell, RN Brandi Bouchard, RN Julianna Neufeld.In the front holding the cheque are RN Amy Harris, W.E. Care for Kids Interim Executive Director Viki Grado, ESHC Director Inpatient and Emergency Services Lynn Mitchell, ESHF Board Chair Debbie Kobyashi. SUN photo
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Posing with one of the new bassinets made possible by the W.E. Care for Kids donation are Registered Nurses Amy Harris, left and Brandi Bouchard. SUN photo
Flyers jump to Jr. A
Just hours after press-time last week, the Leamington Flyers sent out a notice that they had made the decision to leave the GOJHL Jr. B ranks to join the OJHL as a Jr. A expansion team. A full report is on our sports pages in this issue.
Erie Shores HealthCare (ESHC) is set to receive a significant boost of more than $250,000 in funding from the provincial government, according to an announcement made last week by Chatham-Kent-Leamington MPP Trevor Jones. The financial support, totaling $251,929, will primarily be directed toward enhancing on-call funding for doctors working outside of regular hours at ESHC. ESHC President and CEO Kristin Kennedy expressed her gratitude towards the government’s commitment. “The provision of healthcare is a collective effort. We are sincerely thankful for the government’s dedication to ensuring our doctors are always ready to assist those in need,” she said. “We believe this will encour-
age more patients to seek immediate care, knowing that medical assistance is readily available whenever needed.” The funding will reinforce the hospital’s capacity to provide steady after-hours care, offering a reliable emergency healthcare service to the Essex County community. Chief of Staff at ESHC, Dr. Luther Heys, commented, “The increase in on-call funding for physicians will open up greater opportunities for patients requiring urgent care. It’s a significant step towards strengthening healthcare accessibility for those who need it most, ultimately leading to enhanced patient outcomes.” This funding aligns with prior agreements between the Ontario Medical Association and
TREVOR JONES, MPP
the Ontario Ministry of Health to boost dedicated funding for on-call physicians. Almost 100 acutecare hospitals across Ontario have benefited from such financial support for on-call coverage. “Our government is committed to ensuring that hospitals have the necessary funds for their doctors to deliver top-tier care at any hour. This means that patients visiting hospitals across Ontario can count on receiving the care they need, precisely when it’s needed,” says MPP Jones.
