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The TIMES – October 24, 2019 – Page 3 Stevenson Memorial receives additional funding from Health Ministry ary teams and empowering nurses.” RPNs to work to the full- The award was pre- est of their knowledge, sented to SMH at the RP- skill and judgement while NAO’s Annual AGM and maintaining a safe and Conference Gala on Thurs- respectful work environ- day, October 3 at the Four ment. Points Sheraton in Lon- “RPNs play a criti- don, Ontario. cal role in patient care at As the recipient of this SMH and the leadership award, a cheque for $500 that they have exempli- was also presented. fied is outstanding,” said The RPNAO’s CEO, Carrie Jeffreys, VP Patient Dianne Martin will now Services and Chief Nurs- visit SMH to re-present the ing Executive, SMH. “It is award, allowing all staff to an honour to receive this participate in a celebration. prestigious award and rec- The RPNAO recently ognition from the RPNAO. awarded SMH with a Simcoe–Grey MP Jim Wilson, Sylvia Biffis, Campaign Chair, Executive Director, Nottawasaga Foundation and Jody Levac, President & It is a true reflection of our $10,000 grant to imple- CEO, SMH, attend the launch of the “Because of you, we can! “ campaign. PHOTO SUBMITTED passionate and dedicated ment the Hospital Elder nursing staff.” Life Program (HELP) for BY BROCK WEIR attention they are giving sure patients in our more billion over the next 10 “The contributions that Prevention of Delirium. to the needs of community rural areas have access to years in hospital infrastruc- our RPNs make to our hos- This patient care program Stevenson Memorial hospitals,” said Jody Le- high quality and timely ture projects across Ontar- pital inspired me to submit ensures optimal care for Hospital received a wel- vac, President and CEO of treatment, while also alle- io, including adding 3,000 a nomination for the award seniors with a sudden come boost from the Pro- SMH in a statement. “We viating strain on larger, lo- new hospital beds. on behalf of SMH,” said change in mental state and vincial Government last will continue with our ef- cal facilities as well.” It has been a busy month Erin Arsenault, RPN. “I loss of functioning. week, a share of an Ontar- forts to be innovative and Added Khanjin: “Our fo- for SMH. At the start of the am so proud to be a part With files from Wendy io-wide $68 million invest- implement cost-saving so- cus has been on building a month, the Stevenson Me- of such a skilled group of Gabrek ment to support small- and lutions as we work towards sustainable healthcare sys- morial Hospital Founda- medium-sized hospitals. a balanced budget for the tem for Ontarians to have tion (SMHF) launched the The funding announce- organization.” confidence in, care that ‘Because of You, We Can!’ “NO CAVITY CLUB” WINNER ment included a province- The investment includes they can trust. This funding Capital Campaign. This wide increase in funding of a further $2.81 million will enable Stevenson Me- campaign is the largest in Queen Street Dental Office one per cent for small-sized in increased funding for morial and Collingwood the history of the SMHF in hospitals and 1.5 per cent Collingwood General and General and Marine to pro- support of the redevelop- for medium-sized hospitals Marine Hospital, a move vide proper care to patients ment project, Health Infor- to “assist with unique situ- which was heralded by and assist with putting an mation System (HIS) and Adyson ations and historical fund- Barrie-area MPPs Doug end to hallway healthcare.” critical equipment needs. is with ing challenges.” Downey and Andrea Khan- Ontario has also com- The hospital was also Dr. Tony Donatelli Stevenson (SMH) falls jin. mitted to a province-wide recognized with the 2019 in the medium-sized hos- “Investments like these increase in funding of one Employer of Excellence pital category and, as such, are helping put an end to per cent for 66 small-sized Award by the Registered Congratulations this one-time 1.5 per cent hallway healthcare in our hospitals, 1.5 per cent Practical Nurses Associa- Adyson! increase to in-year funding province. This funding for for 23 medium-sized and tion of Ontario (RPNAO). will result in $241,000. small and medium size multi-site hospitals and tar- This award recognizes “This is good news for hospitals will ensure they geted funding to assist with outstanding achievement 905-936-4663 SMH and I am apprecia- are better able to serve the unique situations and his- in the utilization of RPNs tive of the support from the people of our community,” torical funding challenges. across an organization, the Ministry of Health and the said Downey. “It will en- Ontario will invest $27 creation of multi-disciplin- STEVENSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AUXILIARY FALL ARTS, CRAFTS & BAKE SALE Vaccination: Dog $49.99 Vaccination: Cat $39.99 Saturday October 26th, 2019 Shilton Hall St. John’s United Church 56 Victoria St. E., Alliston Neuter: MALE CAT: $73.99 Doors open 9 am until 2:00 pm Wheelbarrow of Wine Draw Arts, Crafts, Lunch and Home-baking will be available. HEARTWORM This fundraising event is to support TEST: $29.99 the ‘Capital Equipment Campaign’ for our community hospital, Stevenson Memorial. Page 4 – October 24, 2019 – The TIMES Editorial, Letters & Opinion “The window to the world can be covered by a newspaper.” ~ Stanislaw Jerzy Lec Brock’s Banter: The Start of a New Chapter BY BROCK WEIR Alas, I had to watch from afar, and my disposal.