BLUEWATER HEALTH CELEBRATES CANADA 150 - Page 8 CT Campaign Bluewater Health Reaching Final Celebrates Birth and Stretch Renewal Page 3 Page 6 A Publication of Bluewater Health Foundation Volume 17 Issue 3 WWW.BWHF.CA Fall, 2017 DREAM HOME fully VisitAble in2018 Nelson Peters of Elite Homes Sarnia shows Foundation board member Dan Edwards plans for the interior of the home. Elite Homes is this year’s Dream Home builder. Bluewater Health Foundation’s 2018 could access, visit, and be comfort- difficulty walking temporarily (for can help reduce the number of falls tion on the opening of their innova- Dream Home, this year located at able in our Dream Home, and up to example due to a broken leg). by seniors. tive and sustainable Dream Home,” 3866 Arie Court in Camlachie, is the “More and more, as the popula- this point, it wasn’t always possible,” “We’re thrilled that our first time be- says Roger Gervais, Certified Aging first in Ontario to be fully VisitAble. ing involved with the Dream Home tion ages, we see the need for in- says Kathy Alexander, Executive In Place Specialist. “This is a com- The ‘VisitAble’ home concept in- creased accessibility and supports Director, Bluewater Health Founda- Lottery is also the Foundation’s volves designing and building a for people to stay in their homes mendable accomplishment which tion. “We’re proud to be able to lead first time building a fully VisitAble home with basic accessibility, al- longer,” says Mike Lapaine, Pres- highlights the innovation in your home,” says Nelson Peters, Presi- lowing for easier access to the main the way in making dream homes ident & CEO, Bluewater Health. dent, Elite Homes. “We’re so proud organization, and is a wonderful level for visitors of all ages and more accessible for all our guests.” “This home’s design supports our to be involved in a project that is example of the next important trend mobility. Those who rely on wheel- A ‘VisitAble’ home has three fea- desire for Sarnia-Lambton to have a paving the way in providing Visit- in new housing.” chairs or walkers, or who have lim- tures: a no-step entrance, clear pas- robust care-at-home strategy where ited mobility due to age or other Able, universally-designed homes.” families can age and remain in their For more information on VisitAble sageways, and an accessible bath- VisitAble houses are environ- factors, will now comfortably be homes and community for longer. homes, visit visitablehousingcana- room. In addition, the modifications able to access the main level of the mentally, financially and socially We are proud to be supporting a will also allow for the homeowner da.com. Full Dream Home Lottery home – something that was never sustainable, providing benefit to home that is pushing the design details can be found at bwhf.ca. possible before. to more easily transport furniture communities with older citizens, envelope for accessibility.” “It was very important for us to or strollers into the home, and will allowing people to live at home “I want to offer sincere congratula- Tickets will go on sale October 2 ensure all people in our community be of benefit to those who may have longer. Having a no-step entrance tions to Bluewater Health Founda- and open houses start October 7. Dream Home committee members, local dignitaries, and Bluewater Health and Foun- Artist’s rendering of the exterior of the Dream Home. dation staff gathered at a hard hat tour of the home on August 8. Kicking off We Are the Holiday Bluewater Season with Health Fun for All Page 7 Page 2 Volume 17 Issue 3 PAGE 2 Fall, 2017 Upcoming Events KICKING OFF THE Foundation Events October 7: Dream Home open houses begin HOLIDAY SEASON October 12: Sick Not Weak – An Evening with Michael Landsberg WITH FUN FOR ALL November 15: National Philanthropy Day November 24 - 25: Winter Wonderland (see story this page) November 30: Children’s Auxiliary’s Annual Cookie Walk (see ad this page) November 30: Light Up Our Hospital For Foundation event information please contact the office at (519) 464-4408 or visit our website at www.bwhf.ca. Bluewater Health Board of Directors Meetings September 27, 5:00 pm October 25, 5:00 pm November 22, 5:00 pm For location, meeting details and other hospital events, please visit the events calendar on Bluewater Health’s website at www.bluewaterhealth.ca. Health Watch October: National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, National Occupational Therapy Month, Patient Centred Care Awareness Month, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month, Healthy Workplace Month October 1: National Seniors Day October 1 to 7: World Breastfeeding Week (Canada) and Mental Illness 99.9 The Fox FM morning show host Sarah Woodley and Foundation vice-chair Rob Jenkins stop for a selfie with Santa at last year’s market. Awareness Week Bluewater Health Foundation, to- ing some of Sarnia-Lambton’s performers in each group. October 10: World Mental Health Day gether with Mainstreet Credit Union, finest gift merchants, all while en- Join us and kick off your holiday October 15: Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Day is excited to announce the return joying festive sights, sounds and season with two fun, festive events while at the same time support- October 16 to 20: National Infection Control Week of Winter Wonderland, again be- local food and drink in a cozy mar- ket environment. ing Bluewater Health Foundation October 16 to 22: Spiritual & Religious Care Awareness Week ing held at DeGroots Nurseries. On Saturday, families can expect in raising funds for much-needed October 21 to 27: Respiratory Therapy Week The popular holiday event will take the same holiday fun as in previous equipment for our community hos- October 22 to 28: Canadian Intensive Care Week place over the course of two days pitals. For more information, visit years, with a few new fun additions. October 29: World Stroke Day bwhf.ca. this year: a market on Friday, No- New this year is the addition of a October 30 to November 3: Canadian Patient Safety Week vember 24 from 5:00 to 10:00 pm, kids’ talent show, where each en- We are still seeking ven- November: Lung Cancer Awareness Month, Pancreatic Cancer Awareness and the traditional kids’ fun fest on trant will be entered in a draw to dors for the evening market. Month, Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, Diabetes Awareness Month, Saturday, November 25 from 11:00 win a grand prize. Children of all Contact Adele Stewardson at CPR Month, Woman Abuse Awareness Month and the Period of PURPLE am to 4:00 pm. ages can participate in one of two [email protected] Crying to raise awareness of Shaken Baby Syndrome On Friday, adult guests can start age categories, and small prizes or call 519-464-4439 to learn November 5 to 11: Medical Radiation Technologist Week their holiday shopping by perus- will also be awarded to the top three more. November 6 to 11: Family Doctor Week November 6 to 12: National Senior Safety Week November 12 to 18: National Addictions Awareness Week November 14: World Diabetes Day GRANFONDO November 15: World Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Day November 20: National Child Day DEMONSTRATES November 25: International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women GROWTH AND SUCCESS December 6: National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women On August 6, 750 riders took part in be funding the first Lambton Palli- (which also sold out). Three routes the second annual Bluewater Inter- ative Care Retreat which will help were offered once again – the Sarnia national Granfondo that started and in the continuing education of the 50 K, the Lambton 100 K, and the finished along the shores of Lake Palliative Care nursing community Bluewater 150 K – and welcomed Huron in Bright’s Grove’s beauti- in Sarnia-Lambton. cyclists who travelled from across ful Mike Weir Park. This year, the The sold-out event increased its Canada, the United States and inter- event raised over $50,000 and will ridership by 250 from last year nationally. Volume 17 Issue 3 PAGE 3 Fall, 2017 CT CAMPAIGN Donor Profile REACHING FINAL LiUNA STRETCH Members from LiUNA Local 1089 stand outside their Confederation Street offices in Sarnia with Foundation Executive Director Kathy Alexander. Bluewater Health Foundation Chair Jon Palumbo (left) and Executive Director Kathy Alexander (right) present the first million-dollar Labourer’s International Union of North America (LiUNA) Local 1089 rep- installment for Bluewater Health’s new CT scanner to Mike Lapaine, Bluewater Health President and CEO, and Dr. Youssef Almalki, resents approximately 700 Construction Craft Workers and 200 Industrial Consultant Radiologist, Medical Director, Diagnostic Imaging. Janitorial Workers in Lambton County. A diverse and socially-responsible In early 2017, with the help of the in another community, or maybe The overwhelming response from union, LiUNA works with many community groups to ensure the public and Foundation, Bluewater Health ac- not at all. our donors and Grateful Patients, elected government representatives are aware of the benefits that unions quired a new state-of-the-art CT In June, Bluewater Health Foun- combined with the support of a gen- bring to the economy of Sarnia-Lambton. scanner. Bluewater Health is one of dation shared the touching story erous individual donor who matched With a long history of community commitment and a strong desire to give only three hospitals in Ontario to of Emily, a patient who benefitted the first $10,000 in gifts, made this back to the communities in which their members work, LiUNA is actively in- acquire the Revolution CT scanner.