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“We think of our Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance (HPHA) - Stratford General Hospital like an insurance policy. We know we need the policy, but we hope we never need to use it! Life has been good to our family and the Stratford General Hospital Foundation’s In Our Hands Capital Campaign is the perfect way for us to give back to the community while ensuring we can receive the best quality care close to home, if ever needed. This has also been an opportunity for us to teach our grandchildren about giving and helping others.”
~ Richard & Maxine Cook & Family
While our partner, the Province of Ontario, pays for certain aspects of healthcare, it does not cover the cost of purchasing new and replacement medical equipment and technology that keep us on the leading edge of care. And when it comes to projects like building our new Cancer & Medical Care Clinic, with co-located Pharmacy, only a small percentage is funded.
Because of this funding gap we rely on the generosity of community members, like the Cook Family, to help keep the latest tools and technologies in the hands of the healthcare professionals at HPHA - Stratford General Hospital so that they can continue to provide exceptional care.
Our $30 Million In Our Hands Capital Campaign, our most ambitious campaign to date, represents a collective effort to build a healthier future for our community.
Key investment priorities include:
New Cancer & Medical Care Clinic with co-located Pharmacy
New & Replacement Medical Equipment
Lab Improvements
Transformation Initiatives (Such as Mental Health Technology)
Staff Training & Education
Redevelopment of Communication Stations in Patient Care Units
“The In Our Hands Capital Campaign is about providing the highest level of care possible here for the people of Stratford and area. It helps with the recruitment and retention of healthcare professionals as people want to work in the best environment possible.”
~ Paul Roulston, In Our Hands Capital Campaign Co-chair
“What people don’t realize is that the government pays for some of the bricks and mortar and operations. They don’t pay for any of the equipment in the building, so all the beds, the MRI, the CT Scanner, none of that is funded by the government. It’s all paid for by you and me and our generous community.”
~ Rick Orr, In Our Hands Capital Campaign Co-chair
“Cancer can affect anyone. It doesn’t care who you are or what you think; whether you’re rich or poor, male or female, whether you take care of yourself or not,” says Dr. Janis MacNaughton, an Internal Medicine Specialist at the HPHA - Stratford General Hospital site.
“Our current Chemotherapy space is very crowded. We don’t have adequate rooms to discuss things where others can’t overhear it. There’s no privacy or confidentiality,” notes Dr. MacNaughton. “And the confined space is a very difficult environment in which to work. Typically our chairs are filled with reclining patients…and there are pumps, IVs and monitors to constantly work around. At times, it’s so crowded that staff are forced to ask patient support persons to temporarily leave - a decision that’s made reluctantly, but out of necessity. Not only are numbers of patients steadily growing, but so is the complexity of treatment regimens.”
Dr. Janis MacNaughton
The New Cancer & Medical Care Clinic will be bright with natural light and increased space to care for more patients close to home.
Clinic Highlights:
Jack and Teresa Van Nes were local farmers who cared about their community. They actively supported many local organizations focused on building a better future for everyone. They understood the importance of giving, especially to their local hospital, knowing there was no government funding for new and replacement medical equipment. Jack and Teresa wanted to invest in the healthcare system, strengthening it not only for themselves but for the entire community.
Your investment helps guarantee the highest quality of care, close to home, both now and for future generations.
You may consider:
We are dedicated to working closely with our Major Gift Donors to identify a recognition journey that is personal and meaningful. We offer recognition options based on the following donor giving levels:
Transformational Gift Society
$1,000,000+
Visionary Society
$500,000 - $999,999
Builder's Society
$200,000 - $499,000
Major Benefactors
$100,000 - $199,999
Benefactors
$50,000 - $99,999
Patrons
$10,000 - $49,999
Supporters
$5,000 - $9,999
Together, we have the power to transform lives and make a lasting impact on the health and well-being of our community. We are here to support you in your donor journey. Please reach out.
519-272-8210 extension 2626
46 General Hospital Dr, Stratford, ON N5A 2Y6 (West Building Annex - Corner of John & West Gore St.)
Every donation makes a difference and will bring us closer to reaching our $30 Million In Our Hands Capital Campaign goal.
A heartfelt thank you to all of our donors!
