Let’s Image Our Future Together – Bring a CT Scanner to Your Hospital
Our goal is to raise $2.5 million through community-based fundraising for the purchase of a CT Scanner and the associated renovations needed to implement this vital service at the Wingham & District Hospital.
Fundraising Progress
Our Goal: $2.5 Million
Where We’ve Been
In 2015, we made a commitment to modernize our hospital facility by completing a multimillion-dollar redevelopment that saw the expansion and enhancement of six hospital departments and the establishment of the Royal Oaks Health & Wellness Centre. This investment in local healthcare was our promise to continue to rise to the occasion of ever- advancing medical technology while keeping the health of loved ones and our community as the centre of our focus.
Where We’ve Been
The Wingham & District Hospital has been a cornerstone of the community for over 100 years. It has always been our top priority to provide high quality, close-to-home healthcare for the residents of Wingham, Lucknow, Teeswater, Belgrave, ACW, Howick, and the surrounding areas.
In 2015, we made a commitment to modernize our hospital facility by completing a multimillion-dollar redevelopment that saw the expansion and enhancement of six hospital departments and the establishment of the Royal Oaks Health & Wellness Centre. This investment in local healthcare was our promise to continue to rise to the occasion of ever- advancing medical technology while keeping the health of loved ones and our community as the centre of our focus.
Where We’re Going
To realize the full potential of our diagnostic imaging program and emergency services department, the Hospital Foundation has launched the Caring Together capital campaign. Our goal is to raise $2.5 million through community-based fundraising for the purchase of a CT Scanner and the associated renovations needed to implement this vital service.
What is a CT Scanner?
Computer Tomography Scan uses a series of x-rays from different angles which are combined electronically to create an internal image of the body. CT Scan is very effective at surveying the whole body and is best for images of bone injuries, blood clots and spinal injuries. Scans can be performed quickly, which is beneficial for emergency situations.
Why We Need CT in Wingham
In addition to being costly, transporting patients to another site often requires a nurse escort who is pulled away from the hospital team. Having CT in our hospital will allow for better utilization of scarce nursing and financial resources. Reducing travel will also allow patients for whom transportation is too challenging to receive care they wouldn’t otherwise be able to access.
Beyond emergency usage, local CT will complement our regional oncology program. Patients receiving cancer treatment often need a CT every 3 to 6 months. Our physician team is dedicated to ensuring the new CT device has the scan capabilities to support a wide variety of clinical needs.
Caring Together
We have already seen extraordinary support for this project from local businesses and our physician team. These incredible gifts mean we are optimistic about the success of the CT project and the Caring Together campaign. Yet, we need your continued support and commitment to bring this vital equipment home to our hospital.
Dr. Sean Henderson
WDH ER Physician Lead
Campaign News
Message from the Campaign Chair
Please join me in working to further modernize our hospital. Together we can make positive progress for our hospital and our community.
Mark Foxton
Please DONATE TODAY
for the future.
To learn more about the campaign, please contact us:
Wingham & District Hospital Foundation
270 Carling Terrace, Wingham
First floor to the right of the gift shop