Let’s Image Our Future Together – Bring a CT Scanner to Your Hospital
Our goal is to raise $3.6 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: $3.6 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 $3.6 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
Wingham & District Hospital Foundation Expands Funding Goal for Caring Together Campaign
Aug 12, 2024
The Wingham & District Hospital Foundation’s Caring Together campaign set out in early 2024 with a goal of raising $2,500,000 to fund a CT Scanner and the associated renovations. The targeted dollar amount was based on preliminary estimates. As the project progressed, it became clear that actual costs would amount to more than anticipated. As such, the WDH Foundation has expanded the funding goal for the project to $3,600,000.
The hospital engaged in a robust RFP process and received multiple quotes from several different medical device vendors. All the quotes for the renovation work were significantly higher than the earlier estimates. Factors include inflation, increased costs due to the age of the building and extensive structure support required to accommodate the machinery. After careful consideration and strong negotiations, the project team was able to reduce costs with the selected vendor, yet the final cost is still above the original funding target. As such, an expanded goal of $3,600,000 has been set for the Caring Together campaign.
Listowel Wingham Hospital Alliance CFO Becky Bloemberg explained that “rising costs are a reality across the province and across industries. Hospitals are not exempt. We carefully considered where costs could be trimmed and where corners should not be cut. We are proud of our project team for coming to reasonable terms with the supplier and are incredibly grateful to the Foundation for their renewed efforts to meet the increased need for funding”.
Executive Director of the Foundation Nicole Duquette says the support from the community has been outstanding so far and she has every confidence the new target will be reached. “The generosity of many families and businesses have helped us reach and exceed the $2.5 million mark. Along the way I’ve heard many people speak of experiences of seeking CT care elsewhere and how important it is to make this service available in Wingham. I’m certain the community will rise to the occasion of this increased fundraising goal”.
Currently, the Caring Together campaign has achieved 87% of the new $3,600,000 goal. Anyone who values having the most up-to-date medical care available close to home is encouraged to make a gift and help close the final gap.
Hospital Receives Largest Gift in its History – Britespan Building Systems Inc. Makes Million Dollar Donation to Wingham & District Hospital CT Campaign
Jan. 23, 2024
Britespan Building Systems Inc. has made history by donating $1,000,000 to support the Wingham & District Hospital Foundation’s Caring Together capital campaign. The goal of the campaign is to raise $2.5 million for a new CT Scanner. Thanks to the remarkable lead gift from Britespan, the campaign is well on its way to achieving 50% of that goal.
The million dollar donation from Britespan marks the largest single gift the Wingham & District Hospital Foundation has ever received. It comes at an ideal time as the need to enhance the diagnostic imaging department with an on-site CT Scanner has become a critical priority.
“This incredible gift from Britespan will transform the face of our hospital. Their generosity will be reflected in the experience of every patient who receives a CT scan close to home,” says WDH Foundation Executive Director Nicole Duquette.
Currently patients who need CT scans in Wingham are transported to Listowel. Having CT available on site will be faster and safer and save money. Having a local CT will allow for better utilization of scarce nursing and financial resources. Reducing travel will also allow more patients to receive care they might not otherwise be able to access.
Britespan Co-owner Ben Hogervorst spoke to the gift: “As a local family business, Rob Stute and I have always believed in the importance of supporting the local community. We have been putting money aside for several years now so that when the special need arose, we could step up and give in a big way. Wingham is where the majority of our staff come for their hospital care. We feel that responsibility to our community.”
The Caring Together fundraising campaign is a vital step to securing a CT Scanner for the Wingham & District Hospital. The gift from Britespan will go a long way to making it a success. Mark Foxton, Chair of the Caring Together campaign received the donation saying: “The Britespan team has been a longtime supporter of the hospital and this gift cements them as true philanthropic leaders in our community. It’s my hope that this will inspire others to join them in supporting this important project”.
Christine’s Clothes Closet Pledges $15,000 to CT Scanner Campaign
Sep 10, 2024
Chrstine McGrath, owner of Christine’s Clothes Closet, and her team have pledged $15,000 to the Wingham & District Hospital Foundation’s Caring Together campaign to fund a new CT Scanner for the hospital.
McGrath has been operating the casual women’s fashion boutique since 1989. The shop has become a staple of the community. She is no stranger to giving back to the community and is a long-time supporter of the hospital. Christine’s Clothes Closet has been hosting annual spring and fall fashion shows for more than twenty years to raise funds for the Hospital Foundation and the North Huron Food Share.
This new donation of $15,000 to the CT Scanner campaign brings McGrath’s contributions to the hospital over $50,000. “Christine and Kerri are wonderful community partners and a delight to work with,” says Foundation Executive Director Nicole Duquette-Jutzi. “They go above and beyond to find ways to support our hospital and have had an incredible impact over the years”.
HuronTel Supports Local Healthcare with $75,000 to Wingham Hospital CT Scanner Campaign
Aug 28, 2024
Huron Telecommunications (HuronTel) has joined the ever-expanding group of supporters dedicated to bringing a new CT Scanner to the Wingham & District Hospital with a $75,000 pledge to the project. HuronTel is a Broadband Service Provider bringing fibre-optic telecommunications service to rural communities and this donation is a natural extension of their commitment in ensuring essential services – including healthcare – are available in rural Ontario.
General Manager Ryan McClinchey presented the donation saying, “the patients who will benefit from a CT Scanner at the Wingham Hospital are many of the same people we serve as customers in Huron and Bruce Counties. It’s important for us to support our community wherever we can”.
Everyone at the Wigham & District Hospital Foundation is grateful to the team at HuronTel for this generous gift to the Caring Together campaign. The campaign aims to fully fund a brand-new CT Scanner. This vital digital imaging technology will enhance emergency care, make the facility more attractive to prospective physicians, and reduce travel for patients making care safer and faster.
MicroAge Basics Celebrates 40th Anniversary with Donation to Wingham Hospital
Aug 19, 2024
As part of their 40th anniversary celebrations, MicroAge Basics has pledged $25,000 to the Wingham & District Hospital Foundation’s Caring Together campaign to fund a new CT Scanner.
MicroAge Basics is a family-owned office supply store with locations in Wingham, Goderich and Kincardine. MicroAge Basics has been a long-time supporter of the Wingham & District Hospital Foundation by sponsoring and participating in events. This new donation reaffirms their reputation as a community-minded organization dedicated to giving back to the communities they serve.
Co-Owner Erin Peet was joined by her partners in presenting the donation. “As a member of the new group of owners who took over four years ago, we are proud to make this donation and carry on the 40 year long tradition of supporting the communities who have supported us”.
“The staff at MicroAge Basics in Wingham are always a pleasure to work with,” says WDH Foundation Executive Director Nicole Duquette. “Having their support with this generous gift is really special. We’re honoured to be part of their 40th anniversary celebrations. Congratulations on this huge milestone”.
Montgomery’s Industrial Services Donates $10,000 to Wingham Hospital
July 31, 2024
Montgomery Industrial Services has committed $10,000 to the Caring Together Campaign, a community-based fundraiser for the purchase of a CT scanner for the Wingham & District Hospital.
Paul and Honey Montgomery visited the Wingham & District Hospital to present the donation. “As a family-owned business working in Wingham for over 30 years we know how important it is to have key services, like the hospital, available in the community,” says Honey.
Campaign Chair Mark Foxton was on hand to accept the donation: “We are so glad to have the Montgomerys join the many local businesses who have supported this campaign. This generous donation brings us one step closer to reaching our goal”.
Everyone in the community is invited to join Montgomery Industrial Services in supporting the Caring Together campaign.
Joe Kerr Limited Commits $100,000 to Wingham Hospital CT Scanner
July 09, 2024
Joe Kerr Limited has pledged $100,000 to the Caring Together campaign to help bring a new CT Scanner to the Wingham & District Hospital. This donation carries on the long tradition of the Kerr family supporting local healthcare in Wingham.
In addition to the generous financial contribution, owner Andrew Kerr also volunteered his time to work on the Caring Together campaign as a Team Leader. “Supporting the hospital has always been important to us because it is important to all our employees and their families who make this community a great place to run a business,” says Kerr. “A new CT Scanner is a great next step to advance care in Wingham.”
WDH Foundation Executive Director Nicole Duquette-Jutzi accepted the donation saying, “It’s always a pleasure to work with the Kerrs. They are dedicated, community-minded business owners who are always eager to know how they can help.”
Bringing a brand new CT Scanner to the Wingham & District Hospital will enhance emergency care, reduce travel for patients and make diagnoses faster and safer.
Wingham Legion Branch Support Caring Together Campaign at Wingham Hospital
July 3, 2024
Wingham Branch 180 of the Royal Canadian Legion has donated $8,000 to the Wingham & District Hospital Foundation’s Caring Together campaign to help fund a CT Scanner at the hospital.
The Wingham Legion Branch is dedicated to serving the community. They raise funds through the many events they host such as Wing Night, musical performances and corn hole tournament and meat draw raffle.
This generous donation will go towards a new CT Scanner which will serve to provide up to date diagnostic care to patients in our region, including the many veterans who live in our community.
The WDH Foundation extends a sincere thank you to the legion for their commitment to the community and for valuing high quality, close-to-home healthcare.
Teeswater Kinsmen Support Caring Together CT Scanner Campaign with $10,000 Donation
June 26, 2024
The Kinsmen Club of Teeswater & District has donated $10,000 to the Wingham & District Hospital Foundation’s Caring Together campaign to fund a new CT Scanner.
A significant number of patients from South Bruce area receive care at the Wingham & District Hospital. Kinsmen President Matt Ireland said, “Having access to good quality healthcare close to home is important to all the Kinsmen. We’re happy to be able to support the new CT Scanner at the hospital”.
The Kinsmen presented their donation to Campaign Team Leader Shelley Reinhardt at the Memory Park they donated to the Town of Teeswater. Reinhardt thanked the group saying, “The Kinsmen donation means a lot to us. The new CT Scanner is an important addition that will improve care for patients throughout our region”.
The Kinsmen Club of Teeswater raises funds through events such as the Teeswater Fall Fair, Men’s Steak Night, Spook Barn, and more. Watch the local papers for upcoming event details.
Procter Family Donates $100,000 to Wingham Hospital CT Scanner
June 11, 2024
The Procter family from the Belgrave area have generously donated $100,000 to the Wingham & District Hospital Foundation’s Caring Together Campaign to support a brand-new CT Scanner.
Settling in Morris Township, near Belgrave, in 1851, the Procter family has deep roots in the community. Six generations of farmers in the family include George and Elizabeth, Kate and Jennifer, and now Wes Klages.
Kate is a dedicated advocate for agriculture in Huron County. She believes that farmers are united in their values of supporting the communities where their families and employees can build good lives. “Giving back to our local hospital and making sure we have the services we need is so important to the health of everyone we care about and to the strength of our community,” says Procter.
“In the same way that farmers need the right equipment for the job so to do our skilled healthcare workers. The Procter family deeply understands that,” says WDH Foundation Executive Director Nicole Duquette-Jutzi. “Whether it’s a rare farm accident or one of the aches and pains hard-working farmers develop the Procters’ generous gift means our hospital will be well equipped to provide essential care in every scenario.”
The Procter family hopes that their gift will inspire other families to also support the Caring Together campaign with gifts big or small.
Trillium ROOTS Council Grants $10,000 to Wingham Hospital
May 30, 2024
The Trillium ROOTS Council, the charitable branch of Trillium Mutual Insurance, has donated $10,000 to the Wingham & District Hospital Foundation to benefit the Caring Together campaign for a new CT Scanner.
Trillium Mutual has a strong legacy of supporting the communities where their policyholders and staff live and work. They are particularly dedicated to supporting healthcare initiatives because not having access to these services would be detrimental to the well-being and sustainability of rural communities.
Tracy MacDonald, Trillium President & CEO said, “ROOTS stands for Recognizing Our Opportunity To Support and contributing to a CT Scanner that will provide important care to so many people is certainly a wonderful way for us to give back to our community”.
The Wingham & District Hospital Foundation is grateful to the Trillium ROOTS Council for their generous support. This donation will help fund a net-new CT Scanner for the hospital which will make emergency care faster and safer for local patients.
Retired Physician Supports CT Scanner at Wingham Hospital
May 24, 2024
Dr. Marie Gear and Larry Cerson are donating $50,000 to the Caring Together campaign to bring a brand-new CT Scanner to the Wingham & District Hospital.
Dr. Gear, who retired in 2018 after 38 years in practice, has remained an advocate for the hospital, local healthcare and the Wingham community. As a physician Dr. Gear know better than anyone the value a CT Scanner brings to a hospital. “I’m pleased to see the hospital prioritizing diagnostic imaging”, says Gear.
Campaign Chair Mark Foxton accepted the donation saying, “I’ve known Larry and Marie a long time and I’m not surprised that they continue to be incredibly generous and supportive of our hospital and community – it’s just who they are”.
This donation will help fund the acquisition of a CT Scanner and the facility improvements needed to accommodate it. Having a CT Scanner on site will help make emergency care faster and safer.
Bruce Power Commits $100,000 to CT Scanner at Wingham & District Hospital
May 14, 2024
Bruce Power is committed to investing in healthcare in Bruce and Huron counties. This commitment is demonstrated by a $100,000 donation to the Wingham & District Hospital Foundation. The funds will help bring a new CT Scanner service to the hospital.
The Wingham & District Hospital Foundation’s Caring Together campaign is focused on raising at least $2.5 million for a CT Scanner and the required facility renovations. CT scans have become the new standard of medical practice for emergency care. A local CT scanner will also make the hospital more attractive to potential healthcare providers who are looking for access to the most up to date technology.
“Access to healthcare facilities and the best possible equipment and technology is important to Bruce Power,” said John Peevers, Bruce Power’s Director of Community and Media Relations, and Economic Development. “We are proud our funding can help bring improved care to the communities Bruce Power serves as well as to our employees and their families”.
Bruce Power has been a long-time supporter of the Wingham & District Hospital. Their generosity was influential in completing the major hospital redevelopment in 2016 and they have contributed to many important equipment upgrades through the CKNX Healthcare Heroes Radiothon. With this newest donation Bruce Power has contributed more than $285,000 to the hospital.
Executive Director Nicole Duquette-Jutzi accepted the donation saying, “The positive influence Bruce Power has on the vitality of communities in Huron and Bruce counties can’t be understated. We are so grateful they continue to recognize local hospitals as the cornerstone of good health for the whole region.”
Lions Club of Wingham Pledges $25,000 to Wingham & District Hospital CT Scanner Campaign
May 8, 2024
The Lions Club of Wingham has committed to donate $25,000 to the Wingham & District Hospital Foundation in support of the Caring Together campaign for a new CT Scanner.
This donation in one more in a long tradition of community support. The members of the Lions Club of Wingham have been generous donors to the hospital since 1984. Their support has help bring a wide variety of medical technology to the hospital including, a chemistry analyzer, cautery device, anaesthetic machine, OR Scopes, and much more. Now they are playing in important role in bringing up-to-date digital imaging technology to our community. CT scans have quickly become the new standard of medical practice. Having it available locally will be faster and safer for patients.
The Lions raise funds for the community organizations they support through their annual projects such as the CKNX Lions Auction, shopping spree raffle, barbecues, and Swiss Chalet dinner events. The Directors of the Wingham & District Hospital Foundation are sincerely grateful to their partners at the Lions Club.
Hodgins Building Centre Supports Community with $50,000 Donation to Hospital
Apr. 25, 2024
Hodgins Building Centre is donating $50,000 to the Caring Together campaign at the Wingham & District Hospital Foundation to help fund a brand-new CT Scanner. Hodgins Building Centre is a family-owned business serving Wingham and Lucknow. This generous contribution will help establish the new digital imaging technology and provide better emergency care to patients who live in the same communities served by Hodgins Building Centre.
Third generation owners Brock and Jordan Hodgins said that “Donating to the hospital and other important local organizations is our way of giving back to the community that has supported our family business for many years”.
Campaign Chair Mark Foxton accepted the donation saying: “It’s gratifying to see the next generation of businesses owners step up and support the community. The Hodgins donation to the hospital sets a great example. We can’t thank them enough”.
NWMO Donates $15,000 to CT Scanner at Wingham Hospital
Apr. 17, 2024
The Nuclear Waste Management Organization has donated $15,000 to the Wingham & District Hospital Foundation’s Caring Together campaign. The NWMO is dedicated to supporting organizations that serve the regions surrounding South Bruce and North Huron.
NWMO Relationship Manager, South Bruce, Nikole Hagerman said: “NWMO is proud to invest in the well being of the community and the CT Scanner will certainly play a big role is serving this area for a long time.” Campaign Chair Mark Foxton accepted the donation with sincere thanks. “We are pleased to see the NWMO take an interest in our community and this important project. Their contribution will help move this project forward,” he said.
Currently, the Caring Together campaign has raised almost 80% of the $2.5 million goal.
Wingham Sportsmen Association Commits $25,000 to CT Scanner at Wingham Hospital
Apr. 9, 2024
The Wingham Sportsmen Association has committed $25,000 to the Wingham & District Hospital Foundation’s Caring Together campaign. The Wingham Sportsmen Association has been a long-time supporter of the Wingham & District Hospital Foundation and this new pledge is one more in that proud tradition.
Sportsmen Association President Bryce Toll said: “it was an easy decision to support the CT Campaign for the hospital. It will make a difference for so many people in our community.” Community Engagement Chair for the campaign Shelley Reinhart accepted the donation with sincere thanks. “It’s great to see service clubs coming forward with generous donations. We are lucky to have so many active clubs like the Sportsmen in our area,” she said.
Currently, the Caring Together campaign has raised over 70% of the $2.5 million goal. At this time, all community members are encouraged to consider making a personal gift towards the brand-new CT Scanner.
Vance Fund Grants $85,260 to Hospital CT Campaign
Mar. 27, 2024
The Leland and Thora Vance Fund is carrying on the Vance’s legacy of generous community support with a donation of $85,260 to the Wingham & District Hospital Foundation. The funds will go towards the Caring Together campaign for a CT Scanner.
The Vance Fund is held by the Waterloo Region Community Foundation and overseen by a committee of prominent local community members who determine the disbursement of the funds which were specifically left by the Vances to benefit the town of Wingham.
“We grateful for the Vances’ incredibly generous foresight in including the hospital in their vision for Wingham’s future and to all the committee members for recognizing the importance of bringing a CT Scanner to our hospital,” said Nicole Duquette-Jutzi, WDH Foundation Executve Director.
A CT Scanner will enhance emergency care at the Wingham & District Hospital making critical diagnoses faster and safer. This advanced medical technology will also help make the facility more attractive to prospective healthcare professionals. A CT Scanner will allow local physicians to better care for acutely ill and injured patients.
Lucknow Kinsmen Donate $100,000 to Wingham Hospital CT Scanner Campaign
Mar. 19, 2024
The Lucknow Kinsmen Club pledged $100,000 to the Wingham & District Hospital Foundation’s Caring Together campaign to implement a brand-new CT Scanner at the hospital.
The Lucknow & District Kinsmen and Lucknow’s Music in the Fields have been longtime supporters of the WDH Foundation. They made a transformational gift towards the major hospital renovation in 2016 and have supported the CKNX Healthcare Heroes Radiothon since 2010. This most recent gift brings their lifetime contribution to the hospital to $390,000. This impressive generosity is made only more impressive when considering that the group also supports several other local hospitals, causes and the MS Society.
Kinsmen Club President Cal McDonagh said that Hospital is “important to our members, their families and everyone who attends our events. We want to see our local hospitals be in a good position for the future”.
Funds for this significant donation were raised in large part through the continued success of Lucknow’s Music in the Fields. The 2024 event will take place August 22 to 24 with tickets available now at www.musicinthefields.ca.
The generous gift from the Lucknow Kinsmen supports the Caring Together campaign’s $2.5 million goal. All donations to the campaign will help implement CT Scanner service at the Wingham & District Hospital. WDH Foundation Executive Director Nicole Duquette said: “We’re extremely grateful to the Kinsmen Club for the huge amount of time and effort they put into raising funds that make such a big difference throughout our whole region. Our hospital is a better place today because of their generosity”. The campaign has now surpassed the $1.7 million mark.
Kinectrics Supports Wingham & District Hospital Foundation’s Caring Together Campaign
Mar. 07, 2024
Kinectrics Inc has pledged to donate $75,000 over the next three years to support the Caring Together Campaign, a community-based fundraiser for the purchase of a CT scanner for the Wingham & District Hospital. The Caring Together campaign targets to raise $2.5 million to advance digital imaging and offer best practices for patient care.
On March 7th, Kinectrics’ John D’Angelo and Nancy MacDonald Exel visited the Wingham & District Hospital and had the opportunity to speak to key members of the organization about the importance of implementing this vital service at the hospital, as well as current funding priorities.
“Kinectrics is proud to support the Caring Together campaign, which will help enhance care for the community and expand on the digital imaging services being offered” said John D’Angelo, Chief Nuclear Officer at Kinectrics. “By making a CT Scanner available on site, more patients will be able to receive the high-quality care they deserve locally and further enhance the hospital services.”
“We are grateful to the team at Kinectrics for their generosity. This gift to the CT Scanner will play a key role in the well-being of our hospital and community,” said Nicole Duquette-Jutzi, Foundation Executive Director. “The support from Kinectrics will have a positive impact on the care received by patients throughout the entire region”.
About Kinectrics:
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Local Physician Donates to Wingham Hospital CT Scanner Campaign
Feb. 27, 2024
Dr. Sean Henderson, ER Physician Lead at the Wingham & District Hospital, is donating $30,600 to the Caring Together campaign to bring a brand-new CT Scanner to the hospital.
Dr. Henderson began practice at the Wingham & District Hospital and at his family practice in Lucknow in 2018. Since that time, he has taken on the role of ER Lead which makes him acutely aware of the need for a CT Scanner. “A CT takes lots of thinly sliced x-rays and puts them together with a computer so you can see the body in high definition,” explained Henderson. “Being able to do that means I can make a diagnosis faster and more accurately and that makes a huge difference in giving the right treatment”.
Seeing the urgency and importance of high-quality diagnostic equipment in the ER every day inspired Dr. Henderson to make a personal donation. His generous donation of $30,600 will help ensure that patients needing a CT scan soon will only have to travel down the hall and not to another hospital.
Henderson also emphasized the value of a CT Scanner in attracting potential new healthcare professionals to the Wingham & District Hospital: “We train with a CT Scanner and when looking at a place to practice and you see that it’s there it definitely adds to the desirability of that place”.
Everyone at the WDH Foundation, is grateful to Dr. Henderson for his personal generosity and for sharing his expertise and passion for healthcare with our community.
Campaign Chair Leads the Way in CT Scanner Campaign: Foxton Fuels $100,000 Donation to Hospital
Feb. 20, 2024
Foxton Fuels has donated $100,000 to the Wingham & District Hospital Foundation’s Caring Together capital campaign for a CT Scanner. Mark Foxton is currently serving as the Caring Together Campaign Chair and his wife, Lisa Hearnden, is a long-time director on the board of the Wingham & District Hospital Foundation.
Foxton recently had a personal experience that brought home the critical importance of having a CT Scanner on-site in Wingham. Prior to Christmas, Foxton found himself in the Wingham ER with kidney stones. He was referred to Listowel for a CT Scan. Fortunately for Foxton, he did not have transportation challenges nor was it a life-threatening condition. Nevertheless, the travel to and from Listowel extended an unpleasant situation delaying diagnosis and treatment options. The experience brought the need for an on-site CT Scanner in Wingham into stark clarity. “I can’t imagine the stress that travel would add to someone who is acutely injured, has mobility limitations or who needs regular scans, such as an oncology patient. Having a CT here in Wingham will make a huge difference to patients and will allow our doctors to deliver even better care than they already do,” Foxton said.
“Mark and Lisa are fantastic advocates for our hospital and this $100,000 donation as well as Mark’s leadership on the campaign team are invaluable,” said WDH Foundation Executive Director Nicole Duquette-Jutzi. “It is our hope that the community will join them in helping make this important upgrade for our hospital happen.”
Royal Homes Ltd. Donates $150,000 to CT Scanner at Wingham & District Hospital
Feb. 13, 2024
Royal Homes has joined the growing group of donors supporting the Caring Together campaign to bring a new CT Scanner to the Wingham & District Hospital. Royal Homes has generous contributed $150,000 to the campaign.
Owners Doug Kuyvenhoven, Klaas Jorritsma and Pieter Venema feel strongly that local businesses and individuals have a vital role to play in securing the future of local healthcare. It is their hope that Royal Homes’ $150,000 will set an example for others to also commit their donations to the Caring Together campaign. Mark Foxton, Campaign Chair, accepted the donation and said, “Royal Homes is a wonderful community-focused business and we are fortunate they are joining us in building a community that cares for one another”.
The Caring Together campaign is a $2.5 million capital fundraising campaign to bring a brand-new CT Scanner to the digital imaging department of the Wingham & District Hospital. The campaign team has raised over 56% of the goal and is encouraging all members of the community to make their contributions. Everyone is invited to be part of imaging our future and help make urgently needed CT scans available close to home.
Howick Mutual Wraps Up 150th Celebration with $100,000 Donation to Wingham & District Hospital Foundation
Feb. 06, 2024
Howick Mutual Insurance Company has pledged to donate $100,000 to the Wingham & District Hospital Foundation’s Caring Together Campaign to bring brand new CT Scanner service to the hospital. This donation marks the end of Howick Mutual’s celebrations honouring 150 years in business.
CEO Kevin Inglis says it is important for the company to give back because “after serving our community and listening to our policyholders for 150 years we know the hospital and local healthcare matter as much to them as it does to us. We’re proud to be part of this important campaign”.
Howick Mutual Insurance Company has been a long-time supporter of the Wingham & District Hospital Foundation as the lead sponsor of the Great Hospital Race for 11 years and an annual contributor to the CKNX Healthcare Heroes Radiothon. Caring Together campaign chair, Mark Foxton said, “Howick Mutual is a fantastic company to have in our town. They really understand the community and are team players. Thank you to all the members of the board for this great donation towards the CT Scanner”.
The Caring Together campaign has a target of raising $2.5 million to bring brand new CT Scanner service to the Wingham & District Hospital. This important medical device will strengthen the local digital imaging capability, improve emergency care, reduce travel for patients and make our hospital even more attractive to prospective health professionals. The campaign has reached 47% of its goal.
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Mark Foxton
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