HEALTH VIEWS

Fall 2011 • Edition 2 A Publication of Riverview Health Centre

Inside: 2 Research: Keep In Touch To Our Readers: Health Views has changed! 3 Lori Yaworski Award You are reading the first 3 Education Awards edition of a new and improved look for this enduring 3 Ethics Day newsletter, which has told stories about Riverview Health 4 Long Service Centre for almost 20 years. Employees The redesigned Health Views goes hand-in-hand with the 4 Fashion Show new look of the Centre’s Reveals Talent website. We hope you enjoy the new, contemporary 4 Berit Hack Award appeal of our newsletter, 6 Cycle On Life which will continue to give you stories about the 6 Gala Dinner programs, services and care provided to the 7 Foundation News patients, residents and 8 Foundation Donors families at the Centre.

Enhancing Comfort in Palliative Care Riverview’s Foundation is raising funds for room renovations on the Palliative Care Unit, a move that will provide a soothing and restful environment for patients and their families. 2

New Faces Check Out Riverview’s Riverview welcomes three new staff members, each with expertise in his own area of focus: medicine, finance and New Look at www.rhc.mb.ca special events. 5 Visitors to Riverview Health Centre’s website will notice an updated look, with easy-to-access information right at their fingertips. “Vibrant” and “refreshing”

are words that accurately describe the new design. 2

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Undeliverable Return Continued from cover story Ilia Murray of Health “The approach we took to redesigning our Stories of Life… The New Information receives the site was to make it conversational,” explains Lori Yaworsky Quality Champion Award from Debbie Svaling, Coordinator, Communication When first logging on to the site, visitors will Website is… Norman Kasian, Services/Project Manager. “We honed in on notice a constantly running loop of photos that President and CEO of things we know are relevant to our audience introduce and illustrate the Centre’s programs. Riverview Health Centre. and made it easy to navigate so people can They will also notice Stories of Life – clicking contemporary quickly find what they are looking for.” on these icons will reward the viewer with Board of Directors The audience consists mainly of patients, first-hand vignettes from family members refreshing Dal McCloy residents, families, staff, volunteers and whose loved ones have experienced the Chair potential employees, and to a lesser extent compassionate care at Riverview. easy to navigate researchers and colleagues from other facilities. The new site integrates information on the Jeff Norton The new site highlights the services available Riverview Health Centre Foundation so viewers Vice-Chair at Riverview in an easy-to-understand and can directly access Foundation material. conversational Shawna Pachal engaging way. It lets people know what they However, the Foundation site is also accessible Treasurer can expect if they come for a stay or come through its own address at www.rhcf.mb.ca engaging Gary Timlick here to work. It gives them an idea about the “The new website is contemporary and Member-at-large buildings and the beautiful grounds, as well forward thinking,” says Svaling. “We strove relevant to Norman R. Kasian as information about where Riverview came to address the idea that Riverview ‘makes life President & CEO from (its extensive past) and where it is going better,’ and I think we accomplished that.” its audience Bob Nyhof (its bright future). Chris McDonald Health Information Employee Connie Sarchuk Ian Blicq Refurbishment of Palliative Care Rooms: is a “Quality Champion” Dr. Ian Smith Research Aims Joyce Laidler A Riverview Foundation Project any people have good things to say Murray’s nominations clearly reveal her Ken Webb to Find Ways for about Ilia Murray, the Health Information talents: “…high calibre work…friendly and Kevin Bolt he caring staff members on the Palliative Care The planned renovations will increase the M Patients and Families Management professional who looks after professional…supportive without being asked… Marilyn Kapitany TUnit at Riverview Health Centre are renowned available floor space.A dditionally, improvements – among many duties – Bed Management always keeps the customer in mind…” Zaborniak Marnie Strath throughout Manitoba for their ability to gently ease will include new furnishings, flooring, draperies to “Keep In Touch” at Riverview Health Centre. Murray is the considers qualities such as these to be vitally both the physical and emotional pain of patients and wall coverings, as well as corian bathroom recipient of the most recent Lori Yaworsky important for someone in Murray’s position – Rod Stephenson and families who find their final solace in the rooms countertops. “In choosing the new materials, When hospitalized for a serious or life- Quality Champion Award, and the raft of she works at a busy desk and deals with the there. A son who kept vigil over his terminally ill we wanted to create a soothing and restful limiting illness, one's world tends to shrink nominations touting her high standards and public constantly. “Outsiders get a taste of the Health Views is published regularly mother said, “The staff intuitively knew exactly when atmosphere,” says Mindell. “We worked with an and connections to family, friends, colleagues professionalism leave no doubt that she is a friendly, caring staff at Riverview when they to come to our aid and when to leave us be – we architect and an interior designer and decided on by Riverview Health Centre to provide and others often become difficult to maintain, worthy candidate. call and get Ilia on the line!” she says. information about the Centre’s programs, didn’t even have to ask.” Another woman whose muted tones of coppers, rusts, beiges and creams. especially those at a distance. The Lori Yaworsky Award recognizes a staff Murray, who has worked at the Centre for husband passed away on the unit said, “We will be There is also a combination of textures and related initiatives and activities to both the broader But does it have to be this way? Does being member who has demonstrated exceptional and four years, is flattered to receive the honour community and to its staff and patients. forever grateful to the nurses and health care aides patterns that all come together in a warm, flowing way.” in hospital automatically mean isolation from consistent quality customer service – someone and proud of the team she works with. “It’s Lorna Wenger at Riverview. They made the most difficult time, not Other enhancements include unique wall sconces daily life and relationships for both patients who goes about their work with a positive nice to know that Health Information is being editor 204.654.0012 easy, but as easy as it possibly could be.” for soft lighting and designed ceiling tiles, which and the people at the bedside? attitude and an appreciation for the importance recognized,” she says. “We really feel like These kinds of sentiments are repeated over make the rooms feel home-like. Television consoles With financial support from the of teamwork. Candidates must receive at least we are part of the Riverview Health Centre Wanda McConnell / Christine Hanlon and over again by those who have faced the and shelving in dark cherry-coloured wood will also Riverview Health Centre and its three nominations from fellow staff members, community and we’re proud to be making contributing writers loss of a loved one at Riverview Health Centre. add to the quiet, gentle ambiance. Foundation, research is currently being as well as their manager’s endorsement. a positive difference in the facility.” Hugh Walker / Christine Hanlon Somehow, the tragedy and sadness are made conducted at the Centre to investigate “Basically, this award recognizes staff The Lori Yaworsky Quality Champion Award photography more bearable, and even acceptable, because ways to ease this burden of isolation. members who go above and beyond is made in memory of Lori Yaworsky, who was Norman R. Kasian of the attention of the unit’s team of compassionate “After 15 years of use, Called Keep In Touch (KIT): Feasibility of expectations in the course of their daily work,” the Support Services Manager for many years president & ceo health care professionals. renovations are needed, Computer-Mediated Communication and says Pat Zaborniak of Health Information before she passed away in 2002. Yaworsky Riverview has been providing this type of and in doing so we will make Information Technology in Palliative Care, and Communication Services, who is Murray’s always celebrated the achievements of her Publications Mail Agreement No. 40015910 exemplary palliative care in its redeveloped facility improvements that will further the study is looking at how communication manager. “Recipients are people who make colleagues and staff, and this award lets for almost 15 years. The Centre has the largest technology can be used to enhance the Return Undeliverable Canadian Addresses to: heighten the comfort of both their teams look good because of their great recipients know that individual initiatives Riverview Health Centre Foundation, complement of palliative care rooms in Western connectedness of patients and their attitude about their work.” can have a positive effect. One Morley Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3L 2P4 Canada – 30 in total – and a large percentage patients and their families.” families to the world outside of a hospital. of these are required for the care of individuals – Sheldon Mindell, Foundation Manager Dr. Harvey Max Chochinov, Director of suffering from cancer. While cancer patients are the Manitoba Palliative Care Research Unit, living longer and better today than ever before, is the principal investigator of this two-phase these palliative care rooms are in constant demand Funding the Refurbishment study. Dr. Chochinov is internationally Third Annual Ethics Education by patients and by the families who stay by the renowned for his work in dignity-conserving sides of their loved ones during illness. It would be impossible to pay for the care (www.dignityincare.ca). Day Provides Food for Thought Staff & Family Education Awards The Riverview Health Centre Foundation has refurbishment of these 30 rooms through the Phase I of KIT is currently underway at launched a fundraising campaign to enhance the Centre’s internal budget, so the Foundation is “Ethics of the Ordinary” was the theme of the Third Annual Riverview, with Phase II scheduled to begin Honourable Israel Nitikman Award physical surroundings of the rooms on the Palliative seeking both corporate and individual donors in the new year. The results will provide Ethics Education Day hosted by the Ethics Committee of Care Unit. “People who have experienced the care and is offering “naming rights” for each room. valuable information regarding the use of the Riverview Health Centre Board on October 19. The event Anika denBrok here understand that the physical environment is Work is scheduled to begin in mid-November, communication technology in palliative care was well attended by staff, students, board members and important, too,” explains Sheldon Mindell, Manager with two rooms being renovated at a time. Before and will impact Riverview Health Centre’s visitors. Sessions included: of the Foundation. “The unit was originally designed Christmas, as least two will be ready for patient use, current project: refurbishment of the rooms Feeding and Hydration in the Elderly to be home-like, but after 15 years of use, with the remainder being completed during 2012. on its Palliative Care Unit. Robert (Bob) B. Brennan Riverview Health Centre • Dr. Christina Lengyel, PhD.,RD, Assistant Professor, renovations are needed, and in doing so we will For more information on supporting this project, Health Views will carry full coverage of the Foundation Education Award make improvements that will further heighten please contact Sheldon Mindell at 478-6197 or study results in a future issue. Stay tuned! Department of Human Nutritional Sciences, Faculty Katherine Ruminski the comfort of both patients and their families.” at [email protected] of Human Ecology, University of Manitoba • Diane Korbaylo, RD, Clinical Dietician, Professional Lead, Change Is Ahead! Riverview Health Centre Edwin Norton Riverview Health Centre Foundation State-of-the-Art Electronics • Complementary Designs & Textures on Updated Drapery & Flooring • Designed Ceiling Tiles • Internet Access Education Award Food and Ethics in Long Term Care New Furnishings with a Home-like Design • Unique Lighting Fixtures for Varied Ambiance • Warm and Soothing Colour Combinations • Leah Beuckert, Spiritual Care Coordinator, North Eastman Ashley Dereski Health Region

With Gritted Teeth: Dentures, Duty, Family Awards Riverview Health Centre is a 338-bed extended care facility catering and the Ethics of Oral Care to the needs of the elderly and rehabilitation patients. For more information George Ng, son of Lai-Ling Ng • Cindy Shaw, Patient Care Manager, CD3, Riverview Health Centre about our programs and services, please contact the President at: Kristian Regalado, son of Helen Regalado Riverview Health Centre DVD Launch: Ethics of the Ordinary: Food Fight! One Morley Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3L 2P4 This interactive DVD was written and produced by Centre Cypris Campbell, daughter of Rhonda Campbell tel. 204.452.3411 fax. 204.287.8718 staff, who together with volunteers, joined in acting out Kaylene Shumsky, daughter of Michael Shumsky [email protected] www.rhc.mb.ca the scenarios. This is the first of a proposed series of four educational DVDs that will explore how ethical issues inform Laura Marrast, daughter of Alice Mignon-Marrast all the “ordinary” aspects of our facility on a daily basis.

2 Health Views • Riverview Health Centre Health Views • Riverview Health Centre 3 Long Service In Honour of Resident Anne Jorowski: NEW FACES at Riverview Employees Honoured Historic Ball Gown Collection Each year, Riverview Health Centre honours its long service employees with a recognition Graces Riverview Runway ceremony, awards presentation and dinner. Congratulations to the following employees Photo by Dave McKnight who have served Riverview loyally during their time at the Centre. uring her very busy life, Anne Jorowski Dwas a city councillor and deputy mayor of Winnipeg, an ardent supporter of her 35 Years of Service Rita Leclaire East Kildonan community, an accomplished Pameata Lawson Terrie Leppky gardener and floral arranger and a 30 Years of Service Cheryl Lindsay seamstress extraordinaire. Susan Akins Tehetena Messele Now in her early nineties, Anne is a Sharon Andert Dana Orr resident on the Personal Care Unit at Gail Boyce Armand Santos Riverview Health Centre. While she still New Chief Medical Officer Key New CFO Looking Jon Ljungberg Uses Pauline Sharpe Ofelia Bredonia keeps busy, her daily life is considerably Player in Expanding Riverview’s Forward to Growth Versatile Talents in New Lorraine Kehler Korisha Sorensen less hectic and demanding than it once Marlene Lynch 10 Years of Service was. But earlier this year, with the help of Rehabilitation Role and Development Role at Riverview Grace Timmerman Rebecca Barrios her daughter, Jay, Anne was able to relive some of the glamour from her earlier days, 25 Years of Service Ron Birt and at the same time share the memories Sheila Beaudry Helen Blonski Dr. Daryl Perry Romeo Daley Jon Ljungberg with her fellow Riverview residents. Connie Bergstresser Jackie Borys New Chief Medical Officer New Chief Financial Officer New Special Events CoordinatoR Anne was the guest of honour – and Anna Ciarelli Emerson Brewster Tena Cayanan-Gauthier designer – at a fashion show held in the Jane Hyduk fter three and a half years as founding hen Romeo Daley assumed the position of on Ljungberg – comedian, artist, caricaturist, Laurie Cerqueti Thomas Sill Auditorium that featured 10 Suzanne Landry co-director of Riverview Health Centre’s Riverview Health Centre’s new Chief Financial animator, children’s book author and illustrator, Cheryl Christopher gorgeous gowns she had designed and A W J Alice Mignon-Marrast Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Clinic, Officer (CFO) on July 18, 2011, he brought with him past host of a popular morning television show – Heli Dedi sewn for the Manitoba Centennial in 1970 Judy Webster Dr. Daryl Perry has now added the role of Chief more than 15 years of Public Practice experience in has finally found himself a “grown-up” job. Rehana Durocher and the Winnipeg Centennial in 1974. At the Anthony Wong Medical Officer (CMO) to his responsibilities. “I finance and accounting. That’s how the 40-something Ljungberg describes Lucie Emerson time, Anne was an active member on the became attracted to the vision and mission of Daley explains that he started his career with his role as Special Events Coordinator at Riverview 20 Years of Service Bonny Guilbault organizing committees for both celebrations Riverview, and I strongly believe in what Riverview two and a half years at Scotia Bank before spending Health Centre. But make no mistake: Ljungberg’s Margaret Arnold Nicole Hewitt Health Centre is trying to do,” he explains. nine years with PricewaterhouseCoopers. Then, vast experience in these unconventional activities Arlene Bakker Jacqui Hopkins Surrounded by family and the models who wore her Since July of this year, Perry has been very much after a brief stint in the manufacturing and insurance give him the upper hand in a position that calls for Colette Dillman Lisa Johnson creations, Anne Jorowski holds flowers presented to her “It was a dream come true. involved in the Centre’s move towards embracing industry, he returned to Public Practice in early congeniality, exceptional communication skills, Leander Falk Diane Korbaylo at a fashion show held at Riverview in her honour. I saw those beautiful young a larger complement of rehabilitation medicine 2006 to continue the second phase of his finance ability to attend to detail, and an intricate knowledge Charmagne Free Paula Kowalski specialties. “Our goal is to expand the role of and accounting career with KPMG, Winnipeg. Daley of the Winnipeg community and its people. Carole Hamel Sara Mathew women in those beautiful special memories. It meant countless garments rehabilitation at Riverview, to consolidate expertise is a Fellow, Chartered CertifiedA ccountant (FCCA, Dominique Landers Carroll Maxwell dresses and I was reliving the she had sewn over the years still hung in her and to become a centre of excellence within the U.K.), as well as a CertifiedG eneral Accountant Ana McNally Patricia McDowell moments from long ago.” closets and were able to be preserved when Winnipeg Regional Health Authority,” he explains. (CGA), and he has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Cecilia Oduro Malcolm McKenzie “I’ve participated every year for Anne moved out of her East Kildonan home. “I have a vision for that and the experience to help Accounting & Information Technology. Denis Vincent Nicole Melizza – Anne Jorowski, Riverview Resident Some of the many outfits were previously make it succeed.” Daley was an audit manager at KPMG, Winnipeg the past 12 years, and I’ve got to Susan Wipf Perla Mercado donated to the Dugald Costume Museum. Perry studied Medicine at the University of – the auditors for Riverview. It was in this role that know the people here and what Long Dang Christine Overton Jay had kept the ones that were modelled Manitoba, followed by a five-year Royal College he first became acquainted with the Centre. When Kristie Peters and as a result, needed a number of historic the Centre has to offer. It really 15 Years of Service at Riverview. specialty in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation the position of CFO became available, he realized Helen Regalado costumes from the 1870s to wear to the many Melecio Acosta “Mom is very attached to these dresses. at the Health Science Centre (HSC). In 2007, he it was an opportunity to enlarge what had, to this is a good fit.” Rachael Ryden centennial events and fancy balls that marked Perry Bulos They represent the pinnacle of her creative completed a one-year fellowship in Neuromuscular point in his career, been mainly a financial focus. Clifford Ryden the occasions. There was no question she’d Sandra Campbell achievement as a seamstress. They’re works Disease and Electrodiagnostic Medicine with the Today, he spends about 40 percent of his time on Michael Shumsky design and sew the costumes herself. Her Isabel Delaine of art,” says Jay, who wrote the script for the Department of Neurology at Harvard Medical operational concerns, 20 percent on issues related Ljungberg’s new job at Riverview, which he started Dwight Wilson participation on the committees raised her Valerie Earl fashion show and hosted the event. School, then completed a Masters in Business to human resources and 40 percent on financial on September 6, entails organizing committees and Carrie Fruehm Rahel Yimer profile and in 1974, helped her win a seat on Jay was very grateful for the assistance city council, where she served for 15 years. Administration from the University of Manitoba’s matters – “a great blend.” arranging details of the Centre’s special events: the Regino Labao of Caroline Wiebe, the Recreation Facilitator Asper School of Business the following year. “I have the opportunity not only to help make Gala, the Charity Golf Classic and the Tree of Lights At the fashion show, Anne – along with her on CD4, who helped her find Riverview son, Paul, daughter-in-law, Chris, and a group of a difference in the financial department, but in Festival. On top of that, he is responsible for employees who were the right dress size to the organization as a whole,” explains Daley. obtaining sponsorship from public and private residents – looked on as nine models strolled the model two of the costumes. Jay lined up the catwalk, displaying the gowns Anne had sewn “It’s very gratifying.” organizations and individuals. rest of the models and, together with staff “I like the culture and strongly Daley is already playing an instrumental role in the “Since I started at Riverview, I have developed a 40 years earlier. Jay narrated the show and also and volunteers, transformed the Thomas Sill wore one of the gowns her mother made. The believe in what Riverview Health growth of the organization. The Centre is eagerly true appreciation for what goes into pulling a special Auditorium into Riverview’s fashion runway. awaiting final approval for a new rehabilitation event together,” say Ljungberg, who is quick to real showstopper was the final wedding gown, It was a memorable day for Anne. “I was Centre is trying to do.” complete with matching white lace parasol, centre, and the CFO and CEO have been working admit that he loves the challenges and the creative CD4 Team beside myself with excitement,” she says. hard to make sure everything is in place. Explains process required of his new position. Anne’s incredible sewing skill evident in every “It was a dream come true. I saw those elaborate stitch and embellishment. Daley: “We’re in a position where, once we get the It’s not surprising that this local and international Recognized for beautiful young women in those beautiful Since then, along with his duties at Riverview, he green light, we can hit the ground running.” celebrity expressed an interest in the Special Events Jay says it was fortunate her mother was dresses and I was reliving the moments from the type of woman who kept things that held has served as attending physician and service chief He recalls that, when friends and colleagues Coordinator position – Ljungberg has been involved Developing End of long ago. They brought them to life.” of the Neuromusculoskeletal Unit at HSC. The area first learned he was considering the position at in Riverview events many times in roles that include treats adults with neuromuscular issues, including Riverview, they encouraged him, citing their positive emcee, performer and honourary rider. “I’ve Life Comfort Tool those related to trauma. Dr. Perry hopes to perception of the Centre. Daley has found their participated every year for the past 12 years, and eventually bring the unit and its staff to Riverview. assessment to be absolutely true. I’ve come to know what the Centre has to offer,” he members of a team of health care Based on findings from a quality review done “Palliative staff know about doses, when to The continued growth of the neuromusculoskeletal he explains. “It really is a good fit.” Tprofessionals on Riverview Health Centre’s by team members, an algorithm was developed increase doses and how to deal with side effects, component is a complementary extension to Ljungberg spent 11 years as the host of Breakfast CD4 unit recently distinguished themselves for that clearly describes the possible symptoms and whereas personal care staff may only see patients Riverview’s increasing role in rehabilitation, starting “I have the opportunity not Television on City TV in Winnipeg. His past also their efforts to improve the end of life process for suggests medications (such as morphine for pain or in pain or experiencing other distressing symptoms with the opening of the Acquired Brain Injury only to make a difference in the includes more than just a brush with the rich and personal care residents. The team’s work was so difficulty breathing), as well as non-pharmaceutical on occasion, and that is usually in an end-of-life Rehabilitation and Stroke Rehabilitation Units famous: as a comedian he opened for Celine Dion in noteworthy that the members received recognition methods (such as aromatherapy), that may help to situation,” says Hamel. five years ago. “With good medical care people financial department, but in the Winnipeg and for Tom Jones on his Western Canada through a new award available at the Centre: alleviate the pain or other symptoms. The algorithm Now-retired Pat Yamada, who was the Patient survive injury, illness and disability, but they need organization as a whole. It’s tour. His stand-up act took him to Las Vegas, where The Berit Hack Team Quality Distinction Award. goes a step further by providing medication doses, Care Manager on CD4, spearheaded the initiative rehabilitation to maximize their level of functioning very gratifying.” he shared the stage with two other comedians for a “This award is given to a team at Riverview that as well as conditions that may need to be considered for the pain control algorithm. Other disciplines were and reintegration into the community,” notes Perry. 15-show run. Ljungberg also once lived in Los Angeles makes a difference in improving patient and resident when deciding upon the dose (such as frailty). consulted in its development and sanctioned its use, He adds that having an out-patient program is key during a stint with Hanna-Barbera Studio animating care or customer service,” says Pat Zaborniak, Chair “Health care staff in personal care really needed including medicine, pharmacy and nursing. As well, to meeting these goals. Fruity Pebble commercials. of the Corporate Quality Committee. “The work done something like this to help them make decisions regional palliative care guidelines were researched Although Perry will be spending more time “I love the culture,” he says. “It’s like a family affair. Jon Ljungberg’s decision to come to Riverview by this team on CD4 most definitely fits that bill.” about pain control and other end of life symptoms,” by the team and applied to the tool. in administration and liaising with patients and You get to see a lot of the organization and can put for his first grown-up gig is a great advantage for The CD4 team accomplished something says Clinical Nurse Specialist Carole Hamel, who The CD4 team was the first to be awarded the families, he still plans to continue his practice of a name to a face.” the Centre and its Foundation. A personality with that will assist Riverview personal care staff to contributed to the development of this tool. She Berit Hack Team Quality Distinction Award, which neuromuscular and musculoskeletal medicine. He points to the Centre’s commitment to this much experience and versatility, garnered effectively assist patients and residents who are explains that staff working in personal care deal with was initiated to honour Berit Hack, who retired as “I think that’s really important for me because it Respect in the Workplace and work-life balance through a history of unusual and creative pursuits, experiencing pain or other distressing end of life pain on an irregular basis – unlike staff on palliative Chief Nursing Officer in 2009. The award, linked takes me back to the bedside,” notes Perry. “It’s as two other reasons he enjoys his new workplace. is bound to bring lasting dividends. symptoms, such as delirium, difficulty breathing, care units, who see people in pain daily and have to the Quality Programs at Riverview, is given to essential to remember that, ultimately, everything “It’s a friendly environment that encourages you excessive secretions or nausea. standard procedures and protocols to which to refer. a deserving team at Riverview every two years. we do revolves around patient care.” to grow and to be challenged,” adds Daley. “That’s what I was looking for.”

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Cyclists Hit the Title Sponsor rank Wade and Vince Boschman Manitoba Hydro Fare believers in Riverview Health Centre, Trail for Riverview’s Helmet Sponsor and they prove it each year by hosting the Riverview Manitoba Public Insurance Charity Golf Classic. For the ninth time, these two Board of Directors Cycle On Life Tour de Friends financial advisors from RBC Dominion Securities helped Special thanks R.B. (Bob) Brennan Harris Transport to organized this event, which took place on August 25, FCA, CHAIR n the first Sunday in June, 2011, for the Each participant’s goal is to raise a minimum of 2011 at the St. Boniface Golf Club. to The 2011 Charity thirteenth year in a row, a large crowd of $500. The cumulative effect of these fundraising Horizon Insurance Arthur Chipman O KGS Group The Golf Classic was once again a great success, Golf sponsors cyclists gathered on the grounds of Riverview efforts resulted in something special this year: the vice-chair Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP attracting over 144 participants. Funds from the 2011 Health Centre for the facility’s Cycle on Life event. Riverview Health Centre Cycle on Life surpassed the event will assist in the Foundation’s efforts to refurbish Title Sponsor: Heather Wilson Pedal Pusher Clad in bright yellow t-shirts, the riders embarked $1 million mark! Congratulations and many thanks patient rooms on the Palliative Care Unit. Manitoba Hydro treasurer upon the trail of their choice: a 15-kilometer leisurely to the riders, sponsors, supporters, committee Caspian Construction “We continue to be honoured that Frank and Vince work Cart Sponsors: ride on a scenic route along the Red River, or an members, volunteers and staff who have all worked Gord’s Ski & Bike so hard for the benefit of patient care at Riverview,” says David Baker adventure ride (dubbed Gord’s Ski and Bike Trail together over the years to help grow this annual KPMG Lorne Weiss Century 21 Sheldon Mindell, Manager of the Foundation. “We are Bachman & Associates Rudy Boivin Ride) through off-road paths. event. Now, let’s start on the second million! Neil Bardal Funeral Centre excited to be able to focus the funds on this important The reward for this effort? A scrumptious lunch Next year’s Cycle on Life will take place on Stantec 400 Management Group Property Joy Cramer initiative in Palliative Care. The result will provide much Development & Management for all held in Riverview’s atrium, as well as the Sunday, June 3, 2012. For more information, please Teshmont comfort to those who find themselves in the difficult Martin Fisher knowledge that their participation raised $98,000 contact the Riverview Health Centre Foundation at Tom Powell Design Studio situation of facing a life-ending condition.” Meal Sponsor: Norman R. Kasian for the Riverview Health Centre Foundation’s 478-6271 or visit our website at www.rhcf.mb.ca Wade and Boschman founded the Riverview Charity Wow Hospitality Concepts Palliative Care Room Refurbishment Project. and click on the Cycle icon. Golf Classic in 2003 as a way of showing appreciation to Wine Sponsors: Garry Mattin their clients while raising money for a progressive facility. Amphora Imports Ltd. Jeff Norton In the course of doing business, they heard many good G.J. Andrews Food & Wine Shoppe things about Riverview from clients whose family members Bob Sokalski Sponsors: and friends had received care there. They plan to continue Gala Dinner Thank You to the Brandes Investment Partners Greg Thompson with the event because it has proven to be such as success. Franklin Templeton Investments Following supporters: The day involves a rousing round of Texas scramble on Greg Ward Celebrates RBC Dominion Securities Private the course, followed by a silent auction, a mix and mingle Investment Management Ken Webb Sponsors and dinner. Many thanks to the corporate sponsors, the Riverview Health RBC Foundation Hobbs and Associates hole sponsors and the silent auction contributors. Ron Zaporzan Centre’s 100th Manitoba Hydro For more information about this event and to find out Hosts: Manitoba Liquor Control Commission about next year’s plans, please contact Jon Ljungberg at Boschman Wealth Management Birthday Manitoba Public Insurance 478-6220 or [email protected] Wade Wealth Management North/South Consultants The Paul Albrechtsen Foundation Qualico P.M. Associates DONOR PROFILE Corporate Tables Riverview Health Centre acknowledges the Aikins MacAulay & Thorvaldson LLP following sponsors for providing the 2011 Aboriginal Peoples Television Network Ray Poitras Remembered Through Annual Golf Gathering Cycle on Life with a level of support that will Bockstael Construction greatly benefit the programs at the Centre: Décor Cabinets or the past five years, in the height of summer, It was only fitting that a gathering in honour EllisDon Fa group of friends, family members and of Ray involve a game of golf, and even after Fort Garry Hotel ne hundred is definitely a birthday worth Through the generous support of sponsors business associates have gathered at Larters at five years, his old friends and acquaintances Henderson Kochan Wealth Advisory Group Ocelebrating, and Riverview Health Centre and guests, the Gala raised in excess of $122,000. St. Andrews Golf & Country Club to play a round still make the time to attend, along with his wife, did just that on the evening of April 12, 2011. The Proceeds from this event are being directed to the Hill Sokalski Walsh Trippier on the links. The purpose of the outing, however, Judy, and his children and grandchildren. When Health Centre’s Foundation hosted a Gala Dinner $750,000 Palliative Care Refurbishment Project. Johnston Group is not simply to golf; it is also to remember a Jerry initiated the tournament in July 2007, he at the Winnipeg Convention Centre, during which In keeping with the 100th anniversary theme, KPMG well-respected and well-loved man named Ray decided to make it a fundraiser, donating the the Centre’s past was honoured and its future guests at the Gala were able to view a number Manitoba Lotteries Corporation Poitras, who passed away at Riverview Health proceeds to Riverview Health Centre, where embraced. During the evening, guests heard of historic medical artifacts from Riverview’s MTS Allstream Centre in December 2006. Ray spent his final days. many heartfelt stories that embody a century museum, some dating from the early 20th century. Manshield The idea for the golf event came from Jerry Brown, “I visited Ray at Riverview – I saw the great care of caring at the Centre. The artifacts, including an iron lung once used for Meyers Norris Penny who had known Ray since the early 1970s when the he received, and I remember how well his family The evening included a gourmet dinner, a silent the treatment of polio, reveal how far the Centre Never Alone Foundation pair worked together at Versatile Industries. Later, was treated,” explains Jerry. “For that reason, we auction and a live auction lead by the always- has come over the decades to become the modern, Paul Albrechtsen Foundation Inc. they both moved on in their careers in the steel decided to support Riverview so we could give humorous auctioneer Bill Knight, who has utilized state-of-the-art rehabilitation and long term care PCL Constructors Canada Inc. industry, but always kept in touch both as friends back and make other people’s lives better when his wit conducting auctions at many past Riverview centre that it is today. May the next 100 years bring RBC Royal Bank and as business acquaintances. in a similar situation.” events. Guests were addressed by two well-known many more innovations in the delivery of health RBC Foundation “We knew each other’s families and friends, and Ray Poitras is missed by many, but the speakers: Blue Bomber alumnus and CFL executive care at Riverview Health Centre! Riverview Health Centre we golfed and holidayed together over the years,” generosity of spirit of his friends and loved ones Lyle Bauer, founder of the Never Alone Foundation; Siemens Canada Ltd. says Jerry. “A group of us would go to Orlando for help to keep his memory alive while supporting and internationally renowned Dr. Harvey Chochinov, SMS Engineering a winter vacation, and we tried out many of the palliative care at Riverview Health Centre. golf courses in the area.” Canada Research Chair in Palliative Care, who has Stantec worked diligently to improve dignity in end of life care. Think Shift Thomas Sill Foundation Tom Powell Design Studio Winnipeg Convention Centre 6 Health Views • Riverview Health Centre Winnipeg Regional Health Authority Health Views • Riverview Health Centre 7 Wyatt Dowling Insurance The annual Tree of Lights Festival at TREE OF Riverview Health Centre creates a magical, multi-coloured atmosphere during the holiday season for the Centre’s patients, residents, staff, LIGHTS visitors and the surrounding community. Wednesday, November 30

Monies raised through Riverview’s Tree of Lights campaign are directed towards quality of life programming for our residents and patients.

Donations can be made to Riverview Health Centre Foundation as memorial gifts, In Honour of and honorariums, or to commemorate special occasions and important milestones. Gifts listed below were received between March 1 and October 31, 2011. The names of those individuals In Memory of donations being acknowledged through a donation are in bold, and the donors' names follow.

IN HONOUR OF Marilyn Hall Virginia Fox James Hogg Martin Markiewich Edward (Ed) A. Peterson Walter J. Stefaniuk Victoria Hrabluk Robert Fox Carol Campion Myra Westman Christina Cassels Stanley Bader Robert B. Brennan Margaret L. Jackson Center for Psychiatric Care, P.C. Brian Baizley Paul & Margaret Wright Terrance N. Fredrickson Mary Horbal Doreen Marshall Debra Kowlessar Yvette Hiles Denise Daudet Cheryl & Brad Bokhaut Angus Marshall Wes Piche Sheldon Mindell Patricia Kowlessar Robert & Suzanne Davies Andre Dion Helen Piche Valerie Mlynarovich Esther Katz Christina McKenny Nancy Diekmann Mary Dovyak Mary-Ann E. Maurice Linda Vosper Brian Metcalfe Raymond Poitras Dorys Silver Aline Dupuis Ted Foreman John MacKay Arthur Wilson Ervin Petkau Harry Stevens Rose & Joe Mindell Donna Gagnon Norman & Erika Greenberg Marion Marks Brian Wilson Judy Poitras Ro-Jean Anstett Paul Lasko Linda Johnson Jeffrey N. McDermot Wendy Dunlop Morris Silver Willis Wilson Lavallee Social Fund Ray Poitras Golf Day Martha Korbutiak Clark Hicks Maureen Eskow Rose & Joe Mindell Linda Loeb Yvonne Calvez Gerry Mercier Neil McDermot Ann Popowich Royal Canadian LegionWinnipeg Mann Financial Assurance Ltd. Charlie Spring Therese Squires Garry Slobodian Mike Popowich South Osborne Branch #252 KPMG Victor Mann St. Boniface Geriatric Day Hospital Beverly McKay Muhiba Ceric Mary Marcinkow Ronald Wickler William McKay Denis J. Prive Keith A. Storey John Borbely George & Denise Murray Susan & Ed Zwingerman TransCanada Pipelines Ltd. Hollie Andrew IN MEMORY OF Lois S. McKellar Patricia Nord Barbara Baczynsky Lillian J. Chapman Darlene Hryciuk James Chambers Arthur J. Radstrom Barbara Ann Argue PRA Inc. Donna Byrne Deborah Eden Donnalee Sharpe Eunice J. Harris Roberta Anderson Jean Hardie Ruth Reece Diane & Barry Besyk Velma and John Lowe Anne Chastko Carlyle Macdonald Sharon Robinson Noel G. Hupe Catherine Bowd Jean Reese Wallace Arnold Pam Chastko Donovan McCarthy Barbara Somerville Deborah Gagne Theresa Davis Gloria Ross Helen Arnold Denise Teague Laurie Cheswick-Ward Walter Ginter Donald D. McLean Tom & Lorraine Forrest George Tabisz Rudy & Phyllis Boivin John Toone Mary Berg Gerald Hay Donnalee Sharpe Laurence & Teresa Gartner Jim Tennant Rod & Carol Bond Viterra Ann Chrustie Gerri Hupe Bradley Gesell Maxine Brown Neil & Cheryl Whaley James G. Menzies Margaret Suitters Sheila Cook Frank Morrison Cyril & Jacqueline Graham Elizabeth Deacon Sophie Fliss Lawrence Cohen Ginny & Bob Filuk JoAnne Cormier Leona Freedman Margaret Murchison Nadia Hanesiak Clarence H. Mierke Ryan Downey Helen Flint Jake Epp Elliot Katz Adelina Nicolin Ann Hermanson Rajesh Manchanda Doug Harvey Bertha Keyes Stan & Ann Fashoway Reva Micflikier Gail Reid Wayne Johnson Dennis Mierke Susan Scott Robert and Jean Lothian M. Ferris David Moore Geraldine Woodcock Maureen Mitenko Christine Kolba Karen Yamamoto Michael Nolan Anne Marie Speirs Robert & Frances McLeod Jose (Joe) Furtado Arthur Migie Manitoba Lotteries Corporation Dave & Catherine Richards Bill Treytiak Jack and Mary Lou McMahon Maria Furtado Vytautas (Victor) Janciukas Miriam Bronstein Gerard & Joan Tardi Jake & Linda Martens Mary Aldona Janciukas Lorraine De Monye Judy Roos Shirley Swanson Joyce Welsh Joyce Maxwell Christina Gardner Manitoba ASCD Angela Tuck Donald Swanson Henry Janzen Margaret York Sharon McCorrister Emily Boitson-Murray Bruce Willows William & Grace Walker Frieda Janzen Siegfried G. Mirwaldt Jane McGregor Thomas Keefe Robin Wettlaufer Margaret Avent Silvana King Jason Bercovitch Carolyn Ransby Scott McWilliam Wayne Jonasson June Wilson Elizabeth Matthews Jerome Phomin Dalphine Domenco Ginny & Bob Filuk Shannon Miller Diana Desmarais Ted Rarog Marlene Litke Mary Szelag James Baird Olga Nash Andre Dion Douglas I. Reese Jennifer Stahl Curtis Mirwaldt Loraine Bruch Alberta Chicken Producers Mary A. Stones Erik Heselwood Lynne Stem Alberta Egg Producers Peark Turko Lynn Roste Ernest Glover MTS Volunteers Maria Rempel Judy Teplyski Mary Baird Orville White Don Swistun Laurel & Bruce Buschau Frances Petrowski Sheldon & Tannis Mindell Ed Teplyski Genetics Social Committee, Carole Whyte Ronald Hall Barbara Raison Lorraine Toews Children’s Hospital Donna Wintink Gerald Reuher Betty Lila Tomlinson James Conyers Joyce Seabrook Margaret Ingram Dianne Goebel Jean Reuther Clinton Colquhoun Alan Haffner Ronald Stewart Lula Morgan Bridget McCormick Herbert Goebel Victoria Hrabluk Maggie Svaling Mae Morgan Theresa A. Richard Irene Vandekerkhove Judy & Ed Morier David Jackson Maria Graceffo Dwayne Swanson Sargent Park School Fund Peter Szewczuk Jenni Morris George Freill Brenda Plummer Helen Graceffo Teacher’s Benevolent Fund Jeanette Bouchard Pat Roberts Pearl Wall William Barron SMS Engineering Ltd. Edward Tycholis James Grant Carleen Carels Victor Bock Robert B. Brennan Merle Brown Elizabeth Van Middlesworth Janice Blair Lloyd Jones S.J. Drobko B. Murray M. Long Georgina Love Brian Wilson Isabel Jones John Warwick Peggy Guberman Richard Fowler Annette Wachal Robert McConomy Annette Giguere Mary Pringle George A. Coppen Sheldon Mindell Valerie Kasmerski Perry Gall Darryl Willie Heather Graham Jodi Gray Derek & Lori Thorsteinson Nellie Serbyniuk Gordon Rudolph Frances P. Watson Gerald G. Hague Irene Hallgrimson Garry L. Willems James R. Corrigal Arlene Wychreschuk Anonymous Ken Peters Jeanette Aminot Shelley Herrick Shirley Woods Richard Adams Jessica Corderio Raymond Cahill William Kathler Anne Higgins Robert B. Weaver Andrew Ainley Gertrude Hague Annette Dugas Robert J. Bingham Allyson Sparkes Glenn Howell Merv Chambers Anonymous Axa Pacific Insurance Co. Elizabeth Karman Ralph Frick Theodore W. Kess Darlene Krueger William Weselake Kim Boguski Donald F. Besant Joan Lannoo Suzanne Hajto Justine Andrusiak Regis Labossiere Marcella Weselake Rebecca Boguski Sharon Chalmers Margaret Rougeau Brigitte Lamoureux Robert Cram Bruce Martin Heather Borland Brian Crow Wanda Philips-Beck George R. Hamilton Sophie Fliss Dana Martin Deborah Wiens Anita Bourget Intact Financial Corporation Scott Smukowich Margaret Harris Harold Harri Daniel & Linda Martin Imperial Oil Resources Tina Cancilla Greg Kippen John Turner Paul Isfeld Jessie Johnson Sandra Martin Susan Delorme Ronald Lloyd Norm & Ann Unger Vic Wiens Dilla Narfason Christie Kawaler Connie Matthes Kathy Donnelly Robert Marshall Patricia Winser Allan Brunsel Cristabel Nett Virgina Kubish Gordon Morris Richard Ervick McElhoes & Duffy Insurance Broker Natalie Wowk-Slukynsky Arthur Wiens Joanne Lee Elizabeth Schick Elaine Haas Terry Paul Annette Hayes Louise Moreau Valerie Swain Dorothy Sangster James Wilkie Jodie Heaman Peter Perchal Dorothy Boyko Robert Mozol Karen Tait Elspeth Sangster Helen Wilkie Janette Krauss Evelyn Ratchinsky Nina Dobson Ron Reader Doris & Ed Tyslau Nora Labossiere Renn’s Auto Diagnostic Inc. Dianne Ewaschuk Gerda Schrof Debbie Wilson Cathy & Mark Whettell James Lawrence Mary-Jean Rigg Mary Horodyski Eric I. King Ella Bergh Ken Mawhinney Carol Mahe Saper Agencies Ltd. Wendy McDiarmid Electa Chapter No. 2 Jamie Polsom Evelyn Mosscrop Mary Wilson Kim McCann Bob Sokalski Odyssey Capital Management Inc. Richard Mosscrop order of the Eastern Star Margaret Jean Barbour Carolyn Mitchell Doreen Young Mary Weiss Daniel Kitchen Bill & Vera Taylor Darolyn Pchajek Donna Wintink The Great-West Life Beverley D. Mrozik Janina Dabrowski Norman Sedleski William C. Wilson Linda Percy assurance Company Cynthia Ashton Gail Reid Edward J. Henry Kimberly Slack Joan & Robert Cressy Bea Priddle Judith Gorman Henry Klassen Dale E. Neish Shawn Cutler Meredith Quark Linda Dawson Audrey MacKenzie Florence Klassen Leanne Bremault Shirley A. Sedleski Vera Dann Jeannie Remillard Patti Brooks Oak Bank Credit Union Limited Malcolm Crooks Margaret Devries Lisa & Darren Dudeck Kent Ritchie Aleta Foreman Danny Krongold Jack Scott Beverley Drohomereski Nellie Serbyniuk Sandra Hodge Carol Shewchuk Barry Hallett Sheldon & Tannis Mindell Bob Sokalski Ronald Hall Anne Krawchuk Kaljen Logistics Inc. Jan Sirrell Winpak Social Club David M. Kudlovich Florence Hickman Melody Hallson Adeline Wolfram Shannon Kavitch Gisele Strong Marie Young Evelyn Tymchak Diane Novakowski Ken Hartle Anita Kogan-Gunn Judy Worthington Stella Shipman Sybe de Jong Adele Kulbaba Wayne Shervey Nellie E. Lewis Jack S. Hicks Winpak Social Club Kenneth Bishop Marguerite de Jong Valerie & Richard Cortvriendt Evelyn Renaud Kathy Boyd Mary Nickel Ginny & Bob Filuk Antonia Kulbaba Anthony J. Sidley Harry & Judy Rogers Estelle Diamond Florence Brown MIHRSOU Paul & Margaret Wright Karen Sidley Sharon & Les Sloane Ruth Simkin Dennis Kulbaba Edna Nickel Walter Hilash Gerald Kulbaba Jean & Graham Tilly Ronald Braun Nancy Skene Harshendra K. Singh Michael Dineen Nola Anderson John Tyson James Bews Richard Gusella Ragan Valencia Olive Burtniak George Lawrence Elspeth Nolan Gwen & Gary Watson Gertrude Bishoff Macleod Dixon LLP Dora Cross Mary Baird Jean Hardie Anne Wilson Eileen Boryski Lawrence W. Dixon Bridget McCormick Shannon Mansfield Elizabeth Cross Don & Cathy Wilson Ernest and Eleanor Brown Valerie Conley Meyers Norris Penny LLP Adele Paquette Paresh Shah Metro Danyluk Jacqueline Wilson Rita Buckinx Sheila Reid Curtis Champagne Shylaja Shivakumar Ray Chabot Marcel Dorge Paul Danyluk Gail Grywinski Kim & Phil Wilson Irene Davidow William G. Shepherd Lynne Gibbings Winnipeg Condo Corp Pat Hlady Marge Skrumeda Howard Elliott Bob Sokalski Karen Wise IC Group LP no. 379 Janice Kehoe Manitoba Hydro Employees’ Phyllis Gradt Barry & Jean Stibbard Miriam Bronstein Michelle Kube Peter & Maureen Macdonald Charitable Donations Anne Drabchuk Margaret Hilash Glenn McComb Donald J. Lear Manitoba Gaming Committee Vicki M. Woloschuk Mona MacKay Olga Hilash Carol Sakwi Gudrun Froemel Control Commission Sheila Mymryk Cynthia Sykes Sandra Hilash Helen Slobodian Kathryn Shiels Workers Compensation Shirley Lezack Darcelle Mullan Diane Costic Eleanor Schellenberg The Marketplace in Terri Honish Board of Manitoba Mildred Huzzey Sheldon & Tannis Mindell Mary-Ann Novak Sam & Ella Gowriluk Ken Wong n.K. Social Committee Byron Peterson Alex Lasota Wayne Townsend Clara Evans Marni Jacob Walter Lipscomb Ming Yee Wong Karen Kirk Randall Group Stephen Chambers Dale & Linda Woytowich Everett Smallwood Herb Zilkie William (Bill) Brownscombe Jane Dick Susan Lamb Stuart J. Pateman Helen Smallwood John Loewen Shirley Hill Richard Brownscombe Margaret Goodridge David Lane Linda Borodenko Doris Adair Anne Smith Jean Zilkie Pembina Trails AOSS Doug McNeil Nancy Danwich Matthildur S. Bryngelson Judy Starink Dan Noyd Jae Eadie Annette Giguere Garnet Barrie Leckie Hazel Feldman Heather Peters Gertrude T. Lutz Susan Henderson Patrick Spiring Olga Bulman Shirley Hill Helen Peters Bonnie Berry Heather Innes Morris Chia Judy Morton Jen Peters Anna Fleischhauer Wade Bo-Maguire Ethel Jackson Stephanie Dufresne Jean Ramsay Muriel Burdon Rudolph Fleischhauer Noreen Cass Alice Kinoshita Roger Moir Edith Ruddock Ernest H. Orpin Hilda Harness Judy Pateman Sandra Rettie Josefa Follett Nadine Scholl Annie I. Butler Sally Brosnyak Joyce Smyth Sophie Lys Howard P. Paul Leon St. Laurent Alan Haffner Dianne Ewaschuk Wellington West Capital Inc. Pat Lys Joyce & Paul Namaka Dora St. Laurent

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