For Immediate Release
September 21, 2011

Newly elected Directors at Northside/Harbourview Hospital Foundation

At the Annual General Meeting for the Northside Foundation elections were held for two open positions left vacant by Valerie Baxendale and Thom Irvine who both retired from the board. Elected were Ron Collins and Heather Bennett. Both Heater and Ron are active in their communities and Heather is currently assistant terminal manager for Marine Atlantic while Ron is retired. The Foundation includes 15 members from the local area who are chosen for their commitment to the community and their ability to inspired the support of others.

"These are both exciting and challenging times for the Foundation as the need to update medical equipment and improve services at both hospitals is paramount to providing the best health care possible for our community," says chair Daniel McKeough. "On behalf of the Board, I wish to thank our donors for their continued generosity and much appreciated support over the years."

The Foundation is currently seeking support for these two very important pieces of equipment:

1. Navigator GPS Control Unit- $46,000  - This equipment would be a major advance for patient care as it will allow surgeons to remove specific lymph nodes in cancer treatment without performing a full lymph node removal.  This will significantly reduce the pain and risk for the patient.

2. KTP Laser - $35,000 – This equipment will be used by the Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) Specialist to remove small cancer spots that are not amenable for excision by scalpel or CO2 laser.  It will also be valuable in other types of ear surgeries at Northside General Hospital.

Currently the Board is in the planning stages for the 2011 Lights for Health event which is one of the largest and most successful fundraising events hosted by the Fiundation and a Ladies Night Out event by What Women Want and Rollies Wharf.

For more information on the Foundation or the 2011 Lights For Health celebration, please contact the Executive Director at 794-8870.

Contact:

Rochelle Hatcher
Executive Director
Northside Hospital Foundation
574-0892
hatcherrochelle@cbdha.nshealth.ca

The Northside/Hospital Foundation concluded their 2009 Lights for Health Campaign with an astounding $42,000 raised for the purchases of new equipment for Northside General and Harbour View Hospitals.

With the kick off of the 2010 Campaign, the Foundation hopes to raise another $42,000 to assist with the purchase of new equipment.

“All funds raised from our Annual Lights for Health Celebration will assist us in purchasing much-needed medical equipment and supporting services on the Northside. This year, we have committed to purchasing five pieces of equipment; an Electrical Generator & Smoke Evacuation Unit, a Glidescope, a Portable Ultrasound and two Microscopes”, says Rochelle MacDougall, Executive Director of the Foundation.

From November 1- November 30, 2010 businesses and residents from the Northside and surrounding areas are encouraged to dedicate a light in memory or honour of loved ones which will be placed in front of Northside General Hospital during the Holiday Season. A special Light Up Ceremony will be held at 7:00 p.m. on December 3rd, 2010 at the Hospital to celebrate the support from our communities. Donations received by November 30th will be published in the book of lights.

The Northside Hospital Foundation is committed to supporting services and programs for residents on the Northside at both Northside General and Harbour View Hospitals. Along with the equipment purchases, the Foundation assists with funding for special events for the Senior’s Day Care clients and for residents of Taigh Solas. The Foundation also provides funding to the Renal Dialysis Unit, Veteran’s Unit, Palliative Care and the Early Cancer Prevention and Screening Program. Education grants to employees of Northside General and Harbour View Hospitals is just one more example of how the Foundation supports these two very important facilities.

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