May 2024 Donations for PMH

Pictured from left to right are Toni Schwarz, health care aide/ward clerk, Shelley Tokarchuk, registered nurse, Dr. Trina Mathison and Dauphin Hospital Foundation Board Chair Greg Thompson.

New treatment chairs for DRHC Cancer Care Unit

The recently renovated cancer care unit on the main floor of the Dauphin Regional Health Centre received some needed equipment thanks to the Dauphin Hospital Foundation. Two heated Inverness recliner chairs, at a total cost of nearly $16-thousand, were purchased for the Unit. Patients have indicated the chairs are very comfortable and that having a side table on the chair allows them to hold items in place while they receive treatment.

Prairie Mountain Health and the Dauphin Regional Health Centre thank the Foundation for their generosity.

Russell Tim Hortons donates to Expanding Community Cancer Care

The people of Russell Tim Hortons are fantastic at showing everyone what good hearted Canadians are all about. Every year since 2017, their Russell staff and a number of volunteers and Expanding Community Cancer Care (ECCC) committee members have worked together to produce and distribute thousands of Smile Cookies in aid of the cancer care building expansion project.

This years group of (l-r): Ryan Ambion – TH Supervisor, Eric Dizon, Rheallyne Dizon – TH Supervisor, Jun Mae Ogawa – TH Manager, Andrea Glasman representing the ECCC committee, Alison Stanchuk who has graciously volunteered as the Cookie Crew organizer for the last three years getting the volunteers set up and going at 6 a.m. and putting those smiles on thousands of cookies, Johann Ligot, Mark Penafiel – TH Supervisor and Leanne Bily, HR Director all gathered to present the Smile Cookie cheque for $18,990.00. Over the years, the Smile Cookie campaign has raised tens of thousands of dollars for the ECCC project. Thank you to all who decorated, sold, delivered or bought cookies!

-with files and picture courtesy of the Russell Banner

March 2024 Donations for PMH

**Pictured L-R:** Linda Wakefield – Legion Poppy Fund Committee, Vicki Ketch – Manager – Health Services LTC, Sharon Robinson – Administrative Assistant

Rideau PCH Receives Donation

“We eat first with our eyes”

The Royal Canadian Legion – Branch 003 – Poppy Fund of Brandon MB generously donated $2,843.42 to the Rideau Park PCH. The funds will be used to redesign the decor of one of our dining rooms so that every meal is eaten in a room that provides a comforting and appealing environment. The current dining room was built with function in mind will benefit from decorative updates.

The dining room is a place of engagement and connection. It is more than just a room, it’s a place where everyone comes together for the opportunity to engage in comradeship/fellowship.

This project will be promoted to improve resident satisfaction with their meal experience. Ultimately, this is not so much about the decor but is about respect, dignity and honoring the residents.

The funding was approved first by the Legion Brandon branch, then Legion Provincial Command, and finally Dominion Command. Funding for a dining room has never before been approved. Rideau Park is very proud to have been awarded the Poppy Fund Donation for this project!

Thank you for approving this project and the donation to make it successful.

**Pictured L-R:** JudyGabler, Breanne Farquhar, Heather Boersma

Neepawa Health Unit receives donation

The Ladies Auxiliary in Neepawa was happy to donate 5 lock boxes for medications to the Home Care department. The Ladies Auxiliary is proud to support the needs of the Health Care facilities in Neepawa.

January 2024 Donations for PMH

125 Teddy Bears donated to Pediatric Ward at Brandon Regional Health Centre

**L-R:** Sydney Nault (peds), Carole Schell, Glenda Klemick, Cheryl Gagnon (peds)

Glenda Klemick & Carol Schepp from the Calendar Club seasonal store in Brandon Shoppers Mall had a promotion that you could buy a teddy bear for $5.99 if you spent $15 before tax. You could choose to take it home or donate it to the pediatric ward. Many who donated had a personal connection to the pediatric ward.

Russell Expanding Community Cancer Care

Picture and files courtesy of Russell Banner

Judy Snitynsky, Mayor of the Municipality of Russell-Binscarth and Andrea Glasman from the Expanding Community Cancer Care Committee with a cheque representing the $200,000 in funding the municipality has given to the Russell building addition project over the last two years.

December 2023 Donations for PMH

Parkland Rangers Hockey Fights Cancer Night another success

Members of the U18 AAA Parkland Rangers were on hand in three local communities December 14 to present proceeds from their ‘Hockey Fights Cancer Night’, which was held back on October 20 when the team played host to the U18 Brandon Wheat Kings. The annual recognition night raised a total of $4000 dollars, with a split of $1,338 presented to three Community Cancer Programs within the Prairie Mountain Health region. Cancer Care Units in Dauphin, Russell and Swan River were grateful to receive the contributions, which were primarily raised through game night donations, door prizes and a raffle draw.

Fuel Good Day – Birtle Gas Bar

Twin Valley Coop selected the Birtle Sunnyside Personal Care Home Activities Department as the recipient of their 2023 Fuel Good Day donations in September.

Accepting a donation of $700.00 is Kari Fouillard, Marketing & Community Relations Manager; Jenna Hohmann, Recreation Facilitator; Tracey Howe, Recreation Worker.

Grit Force Fitness Donates to Neepawa Chemo Unit

Grit Force Fitness donated $1000 to the Neepawa Chemo Unit from their Second Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser Workout. Kristi Friesen Cancer Care Nurse from Neepawa accepted the donation from Sheri Hockins, owner Of Grit Force.

Stuffy Donation for Pediatric Unit

Devan Bradley is a dedicated volunteer at the Brandon Regional Health Centre, he volunteers his time in the surgical suite and visiting long-term patients. Devon brings a smile to patients’ faces regularly and has now extended these smiles to the pediatric unit. Devan raised 800 dollars in donations through his YouTube channel @Headupthrottledown, he used these donations to purchase stuffed animals for the pediatric unit. Volunteer Services and Prairie Mountain Health would like to thank Devan for his efforts and generous donation.

October 2023 Donations for PMH

L-R: Greg Thompson, Chairperson of the Dauphin Hospital Foundation and Norma Johnson, Dauphin Poppy Fund Chair

Dauphin Hospital Foundation receives donation from Legion

Ahead of Remembrance Day, the Dauphin Hospital Foundation recently received a generous donation from the Royal Canadian Legion Dauphin Branch #20 Poppy Fund. The donation, in the amount of $8,965 will be used to purchase blood pressure monitors for the Dauphin Regional Health Centre’s Palliative Care Unit.

Pictured are Greg Thompson, Chairperson of the Dauphin Hospital Foundation and Norma Johnson, Dauphin Poppy Fund Chair.

Johnson says the donation was a result of ongoing contributions received through their collections of poppy sales and wreath rentals. Johnson urges Parkland residents to consider donating through purchases of poppies again this year.

Both the Dauphin Hospital Foundation and Prairie Mountain Health sincerely thank the Dauphin Legion Branch #20 for their heartfelt contribution.

L-R: Bell/MTS retirees Darlene North, Sharon Shannon, and Ruth Albertson with BRHC Auxiliary members Brenda Burgess and Eileen Mosson.

Bell Giving Program

On September 25, 2023 the Brandon Regional Health Centre Auxiliary was honored to receive a $3000.00 donation from the “Bell Giving Program.”

Bell/MTS retirees are able to accumulate volunteer hours which they in turn can convert into grants for charities of their choice. The BRHC Auxiliary was the recipient of this years grant.

September 2023 Donations for PMH

6^th Annual Memorial Ride raises funds for DRHC

*Pictured from left: Tony Shewchuk (Tony’s Auto Electric), Chandel Bailey-Morrison (DRHC Care Team Manager) and John Dulewich (JDS Laundromat).*

Nearly 50 motorcyclists took part in the 6th Annual Memorial Ride in late August 2023 and through their support, helped contribute towards identified needs at the Dauphin Regional Health Centre (DRHC). This year, the Memorial Ride, spearheaded by Tony’s Auto Electric and JDS Laundromat in Dauphin, made its way through Parkland-area communities along Highway 5 and Mountain Road and reached its final destination in Erickson. The 300 kilometre return trip raised a total of $2,200 that was donated to the health centre, through the Dauphin Hospital Foundation.

The Memorial Ride is held in loving memory for those lost over the past year. It aims to bring people together in celebrating and recognizing the lives of those lost and doesn’t matter if people rode a motorcycle or just purchased tickets. The goal was to enjoy the day, visit with people, share memories and contribute to a worthy cause!

Organizers were very pleased with the support of communities and individuals along the way. The Dauphin Hospital Foundation and Dauphin Regional Health Centre sincerely thank the organizers, participants and all who contributed to this worthy cause.

June 2023 Donations for PMH

Reston Medical Clinic Receives Grant

L-R: Ashley Mitchell (NP), Amanda Isaac (Administrative Assistant), Lindsay Cooper (CTM), Lori Grieg & Sherrill Berry (Reston Area Foundation Board Members)
Photo Credit: Reston Area Foundation

On June 5, 2023, the Reston Medical Clinic was presented with a grant from the Reston Area Foundation, in the amount of $3000, to cover the cost of purchasing a cryogenic system and new infant/toddler scale for our clinic. This new equipment will allow us to better serve patients, as well as client of the Willowview PCH.

We greatly appreciate the support of the Reston Area Foundation of this project, and look forward to putting our new equipment to good use!

Brandon Foundation

View the latest information from the Brandon Regional Health Centre Foundation. To get your tickets for their “Evening Beneath the Ocean” Gala Dinner & Dance on Saturday, September 16, contact the BRHC Foundation office at 204-578-4227.

RBC Foundation donates to Dauphin Regional Health Centre nurses development fund

The RBC Foundation has donated $10,000— through the Dauphin Hospital Foundation— to support retention of and professional development for nurses at Dauphin Regional Health Centre (DRHC). The donation was highlighted as part of National Nursing week (May 8-14).

*From left, DRHC nurse Cheryl Geisel, RBC Dauphin Branch representatives Danielle Sear and Kent Nordin and DRHC Care Team Manager Curt Gullett.*
*(Photo courtesy of Dauphin Herald)*

“Recruitment and retention of health-care professionals is front and centre in Manitoba and Canada right now,” said Greg Thompson, Dauphin Hospital Foundation Chairman. “We continue to provide various levels of training support for nurses to offer even better patient care and we sincerely appreciate RBC Foundation’s contribution to our Foundation, which allows us to offer even more educational opportunities.”

RBC’s donation will go towards the centre’s Delha Cort Education fund. This fund encourages staff to pursue continuing education, with priority given to facility-related education, which can enhance an employee’s current job performance or personal development toward advancement in their careers.

“RBC recognizes the impact that nurses have in our healthcare system is unparalleled. Dedicated, committed, and always answering the call no matter the sacrifice, they are our caregivers and comforters during our deepest times of need,” said Kim Ulmer, RBC Regional President, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Nunavut and Western Ontario. “We aim to give back to nurses through a donation supporting their continuing education and professional development, to refresh their skills and open more opportunities for their career options and advancement.”

The DRHC educational endowment fund was named after Irene Delha Cort, who passed away in 1990 and had a bequest to the Dauphin Hospital Foundation to use the funds primarily for staff education and development. DRHC nurse Cheryl Geisel, one of the recent recipients of funding support through her Delha Cort application, participated in the presentation.

Prairie Mountain Health and the Dauphin Hospital Foundation sincerely thank the RBC Foundation for its generous contribution.

May 2023 Donations for PMH

Legion #24 Roblin donates to Crocus Court PCH

Pictured is Crocus Court Care Team Manager Jesus Dangat and Legion #24 Roblin members.

Every year the Royal Canadian Legion #24 (Roblin local) raises funds for the community. This year they donated $4,356 to Crocus Court PCH towards the purchase of an ABI Doppler machine set. This machine will help nursing staff in the assessment of residents that are suffering from venous insufficiency.

PMH thanks you for your generous donation.

Enns Brothers is pleased to donate a new ride-on toy tractor to the Brandon Regional Health Centre Pediatric Ward

Pictured is: Gary Bohn, Branch Manager of Enns Brothers in Brandon and Portage la Prairie. Presenting the tractor to Jessica Brunskill Care Team Manager BRHC SRMC/NICU/Pediatrics along with staff members on the Pediatric Ward.

Gary Bohn, Enns Brothers Branch Manager, says, “We first donated a tractor to the Brandon Hospital in 2019, and it has been amazing to hear stories of how the tractor has positively impacted children who are patients on the unit. Our hope is that this new tractor continues to provide a bit of joy and comfort during an otherwise anxious time. We’re very grateful for the opportunity to support children in our Brandon community and surrounding areas.”

PMH is very grateful for this donation that will provide much joy to the children. Thank you.

April 2023 Donations for PMH

Russell Expanding Community Cancer Care Committee (ECCC) receives another donation- Eunice Koss and Betty Beischer, members of the Russell ECCC accepted a $20,000 donation from (front row;) Councilor Darlene Jackson back row: Councilor Judy Usiner, Reeve Grant Boryskavich, Councilor Albert Holopina, Councilor Brett Bauereiss, Councilor John Pickup and (front right) Councilor Kathy Bennett, members of the RM of Riding Mountain West council. The money has been earmarked for equipment for the Cancer Care Unit. Fundraising continues for equipment and paving of a new parking lot, designated for chemotherapy patients.

Pictures and files courtesy of Russell Banner