Yrok Central Hospital's NICU Celebrates Its First Anniversary!

York Central Hospital is celebrating the first anniversary of our new Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

The NICU was opened on December 14, 2010 and has expanded from six to twelve stations and can accommodate up to 13 babies. This means as operational funding increases, York Central's dedicated team of paediatric professionals will eventually have the capacity to care for twice as many of our tiniest and most vulnerable babies as the old unit. Each spacious care station was carefully designed and equipped specifically for infants needing special care and includes an isolette and physiological monitor, intravenous pumps, a bedside computer documentation system and phototherapy units.

The new NICU has the appropriate space allotment and design to more easily accommodate life-saving equipment and greater flexibility to deal with emergency situations. Now, mothers and other family members have more privacy at each station allowing them to spend more personal and quality time with their newest additions.

Ultimately, this leads to improved development for babies with challenges at birth and allows families in our community to remain close to home while their precious infant is in our care and take their babies home sooner.

Thank you to all the staff, volunteers, physicians and our incredible donors, including the project's largest donor, The Volunteer Association of York Central Hospital, who helped make this project a reality!

Thank you to the following donors for generously funding the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit:

Casino and Hold’em Poker Event 2009

Casino and Hold’em Poker Event 2010

CIBC Wood Gundy

Fabrizio and Nicole Cortellucci Family

Nancy Coxford

Fieldgate Developments

Manuel Fiuza and Vilma Cortellucci-Fiuza Family

G & L Group – Joe and Lucy Lamanna

Great-West Life Assurance Company

Islamic Shia Ithna-Asheri Jamaat Of Toronto

J.P. Bickell Foundation

Rose Mary Tomei-Kehren and Bill Kehren
Carl George Klees

Francis Verena Klees

Shirley Eleanor Klees

William John Klees

Wm. J. Klees & Son Ltd.

The Marin/Alves Family

McDonalds Restaurants - Stephen Forman

McDonalds Restaurants - Peter Miller

Elson and Joyce Miles

Montesano Family/Primont Homes

Fausto and Silvana Palombo and Family

Proud Partners Golf Classic 2010

Vincenzo Pulla’s 80th Birthday

r.a.p.t. in health luncheon 2011

Richmond Hill Christian Community Church

Ross and Nicole Ferrier and Family

The Schad Foundation

Shoppers Drug Mart Tree of Life Campaign

Marita Simbul-Lezon

TACC Construction Co. Ltd.

The Volunteer Association of York Central Hospital

ZZEN Group of Companies Limited.

Third Party Event: Apple Day Dental Clinic BBQ

Dr. Alex Pister and his colleagues at Apple Day Dental Clinic held their second annual BBQ fundraiser in support of YCH this past fall.

The event has raised more than $700 in support of priority projects at York Central Hospital.

Thank you Dr. Pister and your team for Caring to make a difference™!

Songs of the Season - Thank You!

York Central Hospital Foundation’s inaugural Songs of the Season with Robert Pilon and Friends took place on December 9^th, 2011 at the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts.

Robert Pilon and his incredibly talented friends, including a choir made up of York Central Hospital physicians, provided a wonderful evening of entertainment for all of the more than 400 guests and sponsors.

Thank you to everyone who supported and attended this musical event. A special thank you to National Bank, Songs of the Season’s Presenting Sponsor and Lexus of Richmond Hill, the Automotive Presenting Sponsor.

All proceeds from ticket sales and sponsorships will be designated towards the purchase of a state-of-the-art infusion pump system for York Central Hospital.

Inspirational Gift: Councillor Carmine Perrelli

Richmond Hill Ward 2 Councillor Carmine Perrelli made an $18,500 donation to York Central Hospital Foundation last week.

The Councillor has committed to raising $25,000 to refurbish a paediatric room at York Central Hospital.

“There is nothing more important than health. And for a parent, there is nothing more important than the health of your kids,” he said to Richmond Hill Liberal reporter Adam McLean after the cheque presentation.

He will be raising the remaining $6,500 through a customized web page at councillorperrelli.ychfoundation.ca.

Thank you Councillor Perrelli for your donation and for Caring to make a difference!

For more information on how you can help improve care for the children in our community, please call the Foundation office at 905-883-2032 or email foundation@yorkcentral.on.ca.

PR: Songs of The Season is Tonight!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

December 9, 2011

ROBERT PILON, YCH PHYSICIANS TO SING AT HOSPITAL FUNDRAISER

Richmond Hill, ON – The voice of Jean Valjean in Les Miserables and The Phantom in the Phantom of the Opera, Robert Pilon, will be the lead performer in York Central Hospital Foundation’s Songs of the Season with Robert Pilon and Friends. The inaugural event is being held tonight at the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts beginning at 8 p.m.

“I am so pleased to participate in this exciting fundraiser which incorporates two of my passions: philanthropy and music,” said Robert Pilon. “Having partnered with York Central Hospital Foundation for several events, I know how important community support is to improving health care.”  

In addition to Robert Pilon’s performance, a choir comprised of York Central Hospital physicians and staff will also be entertaining guests. The event’s Presenting Sponsor is National Bank and the automotive Presenting Sponsor is Lexus of Richmond Hill.

“We are so grateful to all of the supporters of this event, especially National Bank and Lexus of Richmond Hill. There are many people in our community who will require the use of our hospital’s services over the holidays. The funds raised through this event will help ensure all of the patients at York Central Hospital have access to state-of-the-art medical technology to assist in their speedy recovery both during the holidays and every day of the year,” said Bill Leacy, President & CEO, York Central Hospital Foundation.

All proceeds from this inaugural event will go towards the purchase of a standardized, state-of-the-art infusion pump system for York Central Hospital. This investment in a new pump system will increase patient safety by auto-programming medications, which in turn ensures the accurate dispensing of the right medications at the appropriate time. 

Since the pumps are programmed to dispense the correct dosages, nurses and other staff caregivers will have more time to spend with their patients allowing for increased bedside attention and education.  This extra one on-one time that the staff will spend with patients will help improve the overall care and patient experience at York Central Hospital.

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Media Contacts:

Margo Sage-Arnold                                   Alyshia Higgins                       

Manager, Special Events                             Coordinator, Stewardship & Communications

York Central Hospital Foundation                 York Central Hospital Foundation

Tel: (905) 883-1212 ext. 7803                       Tel: (905) 883-1212 ext. 7810

Email: msagearnold@yorkcentral.on.ca           Email: ahiggins@yorkcentral.on.ca

MIS Community Connection Segment - Rogers Television

Last month, York Central Hospital Foundation had the privilege of collaborating with Rogers Television York Region to produce a segment for Community Connection on Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS).

The segment features MIS Surgeon Dr. Rohan Shahani, York Central Hospital Foundation President & CEO Bill Leacy and John Jenah, President of the Paul B. Helliwell Foundation. The Paul B. Helliwell Foundation was the lead donor in both of York Central Hospital’s MIS Suites.

Click here to view this educational segment.

Thank you to Rogers Television for allowing us the opportunity to showcase some of York Central's services to our community and recognize our incredible donors!

To find out how you can help support health care in our community, please email foundation@yorkcentral.on.ca or call 905-883-2032.

Media Advisory: Robert Pilon to Headline Hospital Fundraiser

For Immediate Release

December 2, 2011

Media Advisory

ROBERT PILON HEADLINING INAUGURAL

HOSPITAL FUNDRAISER

Richmond Hill, ON – The voice of Jean Valjean in Les Miserables and The Phantom in the Phantom of the Opera, Robert Pilon, will be the lead performer in York Central Hospital Foundation’s Songs of the Season. The inaugural event is being held December 9 at the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts. In addition to Robert Pilon’s performance, a choir comprised of York Central Hospital physicians and staff will also be entertaining guests. The event’s Presenting Sponsor is National Bank and the Automotive Presenting Sponsor is Lexus of Richmond Hill.

All proceeds from the event will go towards the purchase of a standardized, state-of-the-art infusion pump system for York Central Hospital. This investment in a new pump system will increase patient safety by auto-programming medications, which in turn ensures the accurate dispensing of the right medications at the appropriate time.  Since the pumps are programmed to dispense the correct dosages, nurses and other staff caregivers will have more time to spend with their patients allowing for increased bedside attention and education.  This extra one on-one time that the staff will spend with patients will help improve the overall care and patient experience at York Central Hospital.

Who:                York Central Hospital Foundation

What:                Songs of the Season with Robert Pilon and Friends

Where:              Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts

10268 Yonge St.

Richmond Hill, ON L4C 3B7

Phone:             905-787-8811

When:               Friday, December 9, 2011

Time:               6:30 p.m.:         V.I.P. Reception           

                       8:00 p.m.:         Show begins

           

Photo opportunities will be available during and after the event.

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Media Contacts:

Margo Sage-Arnold                                                        

Manager, Special Events                               

York Central Hospital Foundation                      

Tel: (905) 883-1212 ext. 7803                             

Email: msagearnold@yorkcentral.on.ca    

Alyshia Higgins                                                    

Coordinator, Stewardship & Communications                              

York Central Hospital Foundation                      

Tel: (905) 883-1212 ext. 7810                             

Email: ahiggins@yorkcentral.on.ca