Summer Plum Salsa Makes 8 servings Preparation: 10 min INGREDIENTS 4 plums, cored and diced 2 small red onions, diced 2 tbsp white balsamic vinegar 1 tbsp honey 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper 4 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro DIRECTIONS COMBINE plums with onion, vinegar, honey, cinnamon and cayenne in a medium bowl. Stir in cilantro just before serving. Serve with Lamb or Pork NUTRIENTS Per Serving Calories: 40; Protein: 1g; Total Fat: 0g; Carbohydrates: 10g; Sugar 8g; Fibre 1g; Sodium 0mg We’re looking for volunteers, if you can help or you need to fulfill volunteer hours, please call 416-455-9137 or [email protected] Windsor Regional Hospital Foundation – Bring your teddy bear or stuffie to the Teddy Bear Clinic for a complete check-up. FRONTLINE AUGUST 20, 2018 TRIBUNE VOLUME 6 / EDITION 30 The FRONTLINE TRIBUNE is a publication of the Public Affairs and Communications Office of Windsor Regional Hospital Met Campus-1995 Lens Avenue, Windsor, N8W 1L9 / Ouellette Campus-1030 Ouellette Avenue, Windsor, N9A 1E1 IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE Zoning Approved! – Another Step Forward For The ▪ ZONING APPROVED! ANOTHER STEP FORWARD FOR THE Windsor-Essex Hospitals System WINDSOR-ESSEX HOSPITALS SYSTEM Patients in Windsor-Essex are a step closer to the state-of-the-art, modern, healthcare they deserve. 1 On August 13th, Windsor City Council and the Planning Heritage and Economic Development Standing Committee voted to approve the hospital’s zoning applications. Thank you to all who ▪ ZONING APPROVED CONT’D ▪ VENDORS ON DISPLAY added a voice to the discussion that lasted over 8.5 hours in City Hall Chambers. ▪ UPCOMING EVENTS 2 ▪ NEW FACES AT WRH A special thanks to Windsor City Council and the Standing Committee for their leadership and support. The final vote by councillors was 8 in favour, with 2 opposed; therefore passed ▪ HEALTHY SCIENCES COLLEGE successfully. GIVES TO CHRISTMAS IN JULY ▪ UNMASKING BRAIN INJURY 3 ▪ RUN FOR WINDSOR The joint public meeting was to determine how the area around the new future hospital will ▪ EVOLVE develop over the next 20 years and beyond, and how the new hospital can be accommodated ▪ JERRY’S FRIENDS DAY on the selected site, During the meeting, City Planner and Executive Director, Thom Hunt said the ▪ RECIPE OF THE WEEK plan meets Provincial and Municipal requirements and “makes good planning sense”. ▪ 100TH ANNIVERSARY RAFFLE ▪ GROW ON WINDSOR 4 In making their decision, several City of Windsor Councillors commented on the significance of the WINDSOR REGIONAL HOSPITAL vote and what it means for healthcare in our region. FRONTLINE TRIBUNE “Tonight is a big step forward for better healthcare for everyone in Windsor-Essex,” stated Mayor To contribute a news tip, story or Drew Dilkens. “We’re talking about a regional hospital, or no hospital at all. I want a $2 billion advertisement in the next issue, investment in my community. I think people deserve better healthcare.” please email us at: [email protected] This is another important milestone in the region’s journey toward a new world class hospital Ron Foster, Editor system for Windsor-Essex. [email protected] 519-254-5577 ext. 52003 Major Milestones: Gisele Seguin [email protected] November 2012: Task Force recommends moving forward with a new single-site acute care 519-254-5577 ext. 52008 hospital for Windsor-Essex. Steve Erwin October 2013: Historic Realignment of Hospital Services between Windsor Regional Hospital and [email protected] Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare. 519-254-5577 ext. 33350 David Lenz July 2015: Volunteer Site Selection Sub-Committee recommends site for new hospital at County [email protected] Road 42 and 9th Concession and, Windsor-Essex Hospitals System Plan announced. 519-254-5577 ext. 32539 April 2016: City of Windsor Council and Essex County Council approve a levy of $200 million to cover the local 10% share of the ‘bricks and mortar’ portion. November 2017: Infrastructure Ontario (IO) appointed to lead the procurement process for construction of the new acute care hospital. A Request for Qualifications (RFQ) scheduled to be facebook.com/windsorregionalhospital issued in 2021, subject to change. Story continues on Page 2. @WRHospital Visit our website for more information at www.wrh.on.ca Zoning Approved Cont’d December 2017: Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, The Honourable Eric Hoskins (Government of the Day) visits Windsor and the Ouellette Campus, commits to moving the project to Stage 2. August 2018: Zoning applications approved by Windsor City Council. “We are expecting and prepared for opponents to the plan to file for appeal and AUGUST 25 hopefully that moves along quickly;” said David Musyj, President and CEO of Jerry’s Friends Day Windsor Regional Hospital and Co-Chair of the Steering Committee overseeing University of Windsor, Alumni Stadium plans for the new Windsor-Essex Hospitals System. “I think it is going to be very 2555 College Avenue, Windsor difficult on any grounds of appeal though. It is a very solid plan, in the best interest of the city, with conservative projections with respect to numbers. I expect the SEPTEMBER 8 appeal will be quick and we can go ahead and close on the property.” Run For Windsor Riverfront Festival Plaza In the meantime, Windsor Regional Hospital and the Steering Committee, Downtown Windsor overseeing plans for the Windsor Essex Hospitals System will continue to work with the Erie St. Clair Local Health Integration Network and the Ministry of Health and SEPTEMBER 12 Long-Term Care on details of a plan that will best meet the needs of patients in the 16th Annual Libro/Binder Insurance region. Golf Tournament The new Windsor-Essex Hospitals System will: Kingsville Golf & Country Club 640 Essex County Rd 20, Kingsville · Offer patient and family-centred care, · Improve patient safety and privacy, SEPTEMBER 13 · Assist to retain and recruit top healthcare professionals, Annual Joe Hogan Memorial Golf Fun Day · Include a Satellite Urgent Care Centre in the City’s core, Ambassador Golf Club, Windsor · Not result in the removal of all healthcare services from the City’s core, Roseland Golf Club, Windsor · Not result in a reduction of beds, Sutton Creek Golf Club, Essex · Not result in the closure of Erie Shores Healthcare in Leamington, and · Improve communication between patients, staff and the system. SEPTEMBER 22 Pancake Breakfast To view comments from the Mayor of Windsor and City Councillors, and for more Applebee’s Restaurant information, visit www.windsorhospitals.ca. 2250 Walker Road, Windsor SEPTEMBER 25 EDA Power Shot Golf Tournament Enwin Utilities & Essex Powerlines Ambassador Golf Club OCTOBER 25 Do Good Divas Night in Handbag Heaven www.dogooddivas.com VENDORS ON DISPLAY JANUARY 26 August 20-24, 2018 T2B Gala Met Campus: Magnolia & Vine; Custom Essentials; Oak Park; Caesars Windsor Accessorize It; Alice Betty Designs 377 Riverside Drive East Ouellette Campus: Just Jewellery; Crystal Clear Jewellery & Gifts August 27-31, 2018 Met Campus: Janet Fashions; Custom Essentials; Funky Living; Crystal Clear Jewellery & Gifts; Creative Kids Ouellette Campus: Janet Fashions; Robert Bishop Artwork INTRODUCING NEW FACES AT WINDSOR REGIONAL HOSPITAL 1 in 7 children older than 1 year that were born from women with confirmed or potential Zika infection during pregnancy were identified as having a birth defect, neurodevelopment abnormality, or both. Some of these issues were not Alif Tabit Shelby Babula Richa Laroia Dr. Lauren Leggatt noticeable at birth. REGISTERED SUPERVISOR REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL STAFF NURSE GUEST PRACTICAL NURSE EMERGENCY EMERGENCY SERVICES MENTAL HEALTH MEDICINE Health Sciences College Gives to Christmas In July The Canadian College of Health Sciences and Technology on Walker Road saw the Christmas In July poster in the lobby of WRH, motivating the students to participate and support the initiative. Paediatric Child Life staff came up with the idea of Christmas In July to replenish their Treasure Chests, giving young children in the hospital a reward when showing bravery upon receiving treatment. Treasure Chests are located in Paediatric Services, Emergency Department, Diagnostic Imaging and Cardio Pulmonary; available to a child to assist with anxiety while in the hospital. Canadian College of Health Sciences and Technology representatives included (l to r), Tammy Fitzgerald; Instructor, Grace Gardiner; Child Life specialist, Lisa Galbraith; Brittany Morrison; and, Angelina Ausman, displaying their gifts to the hospital, collected by the college students. .