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On September 7th, the Giving Circle hosted its annual meeting at the Summitview Pavilion at the top of Blue Mountain. The Giving Circle, an inclusive group of like-minded women in support of the Collingwood G&M Hospital Foundation, focuses on funding projects that measurably impact the quality of care provided to patients at CGMH while providing…
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The Collingwood Hospital Foundation raised over $475,000 at their signature event, Into the Woods, in an effort to fund a much-needed CT Scanner for the Collingwood G&M Hospital. An exclusive event, Into the Woods brought together a dynamic group of individuals, who are passionate about supporting the CGMH and the future of healthcare in South…
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July 13th, COLLINGWOOD ON: Michael Dick has been elected as the new chair of the Collingwood G&M Hospital Foundation’s Board of Directors for a 2-year term. Jack Marley, the previous chair, has been elected as Past Chair for a 2-year term. Michael is looking forward to building on the accomplishments of the past to secure…
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July 4th, COLLINGWOOD ON: AGNORA hosted a pre-loved fashion sale in June that brought in over $7,400 with 100% of the proceeds in support of the Collingwood G&M Hospital Foundation “The Collingwood G&M Hospital provides services that affect our entire community. Hosting this yearly event is a way for Agnora to support an important and…
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2021 has been a year of impact as equipment and technology have been improving various departments in the hospital including the Emergency Department, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics and more. Your support has allowed us to invest in life-saving equipment, tools, and technology, along with purchases that are impacting patient safety, experience, and comfort. The bottom line?…
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From 2009-2017, the number of ER visits in Ontario for mental health issues increased by 47% and the largest increase was found for youth ages 10-21. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated an already strained mental health care model in our community, and across Canada. The Toronto Hospital for Sick Children cited a 120% increase in…
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It’s been just over a year since CGMH announced the launch of the new Department of Internal Medicine. Despite the Hospital’s ongoing battle with COVID-19, Chief of Internal Medicine, Dr. Mark Bonta and his team have been diligently building the Department by recruiting additional Internal Medicine and Critical Care Specialists, standardizing our processes to ensure…
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You have probably heard the news that there is a new Health & Wellness Village being proposed on Poplar Sideroad. The Poplar Regional Health & Wellness Village is described as a fully integrated, health and wellness community that would span 130 acres. We have received many questions of concern about where that leaves the Hospital…
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Collingwood Hospital Foundation President & CEO Jory Pritchard-Kerr was on Peak FM’s Talk of the Town last week to discuss the Foundation’s third party events and the various ways our community fundraises on our behalf. She also addresses the “murmurs” in the community about the hospital development project and the questions around what is happening…
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Leaving a gift in your will can have a tremendous impact on the Collingwood Hospital Foundation without taking away from the gifts for your loved ones. A legacy gift — also known as a bequest — is a gift to a charity or non-profit organization in your will that can be a piece of property, cash or a…