Our Hospital - Friends of the Moncton Hospital Foundation
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Our Hospital - Friends of the Moncton Hospital Foundation
Our Hospital. Our Story. 2 Introduction Inside the walls of The Moncton Hospital, everyone is responsible for patient care. The scope of accountability goes far beyond the work of doctors, nurses and technicians. Cleaning staff ensure a hygienic environment, food services personnel play a role in patient recovery and administrative staff maintains records that are critical to the health of each patient, to name but a few examples. Outside the walls of The Moncton Hospital, we are all responsible for healthcare of our community. However, since 1965, a diverse group of individuals, families, foundations, organizations, corporations and small businesses have made an even greater commitment to this task. We affectionately refer to them as “Friends” and their contributions, both large and small, have helped make a profound difference in the lives of so many. Our Mission The Friends of the Moncton Hospital Foundation raises funds to help The Moncton Hospital deliver excellent healthcare and promote wellness to meet the needs of our communities. Our Foundation The Friends of The Moncton Hospital Foundation Inc. was formed in 1965 through the interest and leadership of a group of committed individuals who had a primary goal of helping TMH to raise funds in support of better health care. Since it’s founding, the Friends of The Moncton Hospital Foundation has fulfilled its mission with the aid of the countless volunteers who have served on our board or on a committee, organized a fundraising event, canvassed on our behalf, or performed administrative tasks. Thanks to their support and to the generosity of the community, the Friends of The Moncton Hospital generates over $4 million annually to support The Moncton Hospital. Health care funding is a government responsibility, but all governments across the country are experiencing increasing difficulty in meeting this responsibility. The government does reimburse hospitals for services to patients and pays virtually the full operating cost of all public hospitals in New Brunswick. The government is unable to fully fund all of the Hospitals' equipment and special program needs. That is why charitable giving is becoming more and more essential to the provision of excellent health care and why the work of the Foundation is vital to ensuring that The Moncton Hospital continues to stay abreast of developments in medical technology. The Friends of The Moncton Hospital Foundation has raised over $30 million in the past 10 years alone. These contributions, made possible by caring donors and volunteers, have helped The Moncton Hospital respond to the changing healthcare needs of the community. Our Hospital With roots that go as far back as 1895, The Moncton Hospital continues to be a leader in health care delivery and health promotion in Atlantic Canada. Situated in one of Canada’s fastest growing cities in the heart of the nation’s only officially bilingual province, The Moncton Hospital has continued to meet today’s healthcare challenges by expanding the scope of care and adding cutting-edge technology, all while providing exceptional service in both French and English. As a critical care and Level 2 trauma centre , The Moncton Hospital is a Maritime referral destination for acute and trauma cases, covering New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and northern Nova Scotia. As well, the hospital provides family practice and medical and surgical sub-specialties; these include neurosurgery, medical oncology, interventional radiology, and Women and Children’s services (including Neonatal Intensive Care). The Moncton Hospital is a site for the Dalhousie Medical Education Program as well as the Northumberland Centre for Medical Education and Research. The following fully accredited teaching programs are also administered through The Moncton Hospital: Dietetic Internship Program, the School of Radiologic Technology and Research and the Pharmacy Residency Program. Statistics from the previous fiscal year (2012-2013) demonstrate the impact that The Moncton Hospital has in Southeast New Brunswick and surrounding areas. The Moncton Hospital: Key Statistics for the Fiscal Year 2012-13 ER Visits Visits to Ambulatory Care Centre Admissions Radiography Tests (Medical Imaging exams) Inpatient Surgeries Day Surgeries 56,483 182,948 14,939 82,903 4,251 3,120 The following programs and services are provided by The Moncton Hospital: The Moncton Hospital: Programs and Services Addictions and Mental Health Inpatient Acute Care Psychiatric Unit Provincial Inpatient Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Unity Individual Family and Group Counseling Methadone Treatment Program Inpatient Addictions (Detox) Community Care Smoking Cessation Program The Moncton Hospital: Programs and Services (cont.) Clinical Services Day Surgery Ear, Nose & Throat (Otolaryngology) Family Medicine Gynecology Surgery Geriatrics/Restorative Care Internal Medicine Neurosurgery Minor Surgery Oncology Orthopedic Surgery Rehabilitation Thoracic Surgery Vascular Surgery Cardiac ICU Dermatology Emergency Department General Surgery Gastroenterology Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Neurology Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Obstetrics Ophthalmology (Eye) Surgery Plastic Surgery Rheumatology Urology Surgery Irving Neurology ICU Sharon E. Harrison Medical/Surgical ICU Support and Therapy Audiology Clinical Nutrition Patient Representative Psychology Respiratory Therapy Spiritual and Religious Services Telehealth Deaf and Hard of Hearing Service Occupational Therapy Physiotherapy Recreational Therapy Speech Language Pathology Social Work Diagnostics and Testing Blood and Specimen Collection Breathing Function Lab CT Scan Endoscopy Fluoroscopy Neuro Electrodiagnostics MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) Nuclear Medicine Ultrasound Bone Marrow Biopsies Bronchoscopy Cystoscopy ECG Holter Monitoring Pathology Mammography Spirometry X-Rays Angioplasty Asthma Clinic Chest Pain Assessment Clinic Colposcopy Clinic Diabetes Clinic Facture/Orthopedic Prenatal Assessment Clinic Hemophilia Clinic Lipid Lowering Clinic Obstetrics Clinic Pediatrics Clinic Urodynamics Clinic Arthritis Clinic Blood Transfusions Chronic Wound Clinic Dermatology Clinic Eye Clinic Gastro Intestinal (GI) Lab Clinic Geriatric Assessment Clinic/Healthy Aging Lithotripsy Oncology Clinic Rheumatology Clinic Clinics TMH: Leading for a Healthy Tomorrow While The Moncton Hospital provides comprehensive healthcare, there are a several areas of specialty for which TMH is renowned: “The entire team at TMH were exceptional” Stephanie Bujold Neurosciences For forty years, The Moncton Hospital has been a leader in the field of Neurosciences in Atlantic Canada. TMH is one of the only two facilities in New Brunswick providing tertiary care for patients requiring neurosurgery. It also provides NeuroInterventional Services (the use of less invasive technologies to treat patients with brain aneurysms or with vascular problems involving the brain, spinal cord, head or neck disorders) making TMH a major referral centre for this speciality. In the past decade, there has been a steady increase in neuro admissions at The Moncton Hospital; 3/4 of these patients require neurosurgical procedures, further securing TMH’s position as a major provider of neurosurgical care to the Maritime provinces. The Foundation’s first capital campaign in the mid-1990’s raised $3.5 million for neurosciences and trauma care. Foremost among the benefits from that success was the Irving Neuro Intensive Care Unit. Many hi-tech pieces of equipment for neurosurgery have been purchased through donated funds over the years. In 2012, the Stealth Navigational System (SNS) for Neurosurgery was aquired. This device provides surgeons with a way to navigate through the body using 3D images as their guide, enabling safer, more precise procedures which benefit patients by improving their outcomes and recovery. The Metrx System for minimally invasive spine surgery was another acquisition for the Neurosurgery Program. Patients undergoing this type of surgery can often go home the same day, or following day. Stephanie Bujold and her partner Jamie Bernatchez believe they would not be raising their two children today if it weren’t for The Moncton Hospital (TMH) and its expert staff, care and equipment. At 20 week’s pregnant, Stephanie was referred to Dr. Lynn Murphy-Kaulbeck, Maternal Health Specialist at The Moncton Hospital. At TMH she was examined with a highly sophisticated ultrasound machine that provides extraordinary images which help clinicians see more details regarding the pregnancy than ever before including the baby, fluid surrounding the baby and the placenta. The ultrasound revealed that Stephanie’s baby was smaller than she should be at this stage of her pregnancy causing great concern for the infant’s development. From then on Stephanie had an ultrasound at least every two weeks to measure the baby’s growth rate as well as the blood flow and oxygen levels going to her unborn baby–critical factors for her survival. She was also told to bring her bags to each visit, just in case! Unfortunately, On December 4th it was evident that the baby’s condition was deteriorating and an emergency caesarian section was performed. Wee Cassia was born at 32 week’s gestation, weighing just 2 pounds and 8 ounces. She was placed on breathing machines for 48 hours, after which she managed on her own. She remained in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit for 6 weeks to gain a healthy weight before going home with a happy Mom and Dad! Today, Cassia is a healthy 3 ½ year old with no intellectual delays. She is still on the small side but growing bigger every day and should be on par with the other kids by the time she starts school. Stephanie attributes this wonderful outcome to the caring, professional team at TMH and their access to sophisticated technology that helped determine when it was the right time for Cassia to be born. She adds, “the entire team at TMH were exceptional and I get teary eyed with gratitude every time I think of what they have done for our family.” Stephanie sums up her life by saying, “All in all we are one happy family, living a good life and a lot of that goes back to how I was taken care of at The Moncton Hospital during my pregnancies. I thankfully can’t imagine any other conclusion.” Finally, in 2013, The Friends of The Moncton Hospital purchased a neuro microscope for Neurosurgery. The majority of neurosurgical procedures utilize a neuro microscope. A new upgraded system brought current equipment to modern standards and allowed for the program to run two fully operational operating rooms (OR) for neurosurgery. This new microscope helps surgeons perform safer, more precise procedures and benefits patients by improving their outcomes and recovery. Surgery “You never know when life will throw you a curveball” Nancy Matthews May 4th, 2012 began as a typical day for Riverview Middle School Principal, Nancy Matthews. After experiencing intense throbbing and aching in her mouth, she called her dentist first thing the next morning who booked her in for an emergency appointment. Her dentist took x-rays and performed a root canal surgery on the spot. The pain, however, did not subside. At 2 a.m. she went downstairs to the kitchen and took some more pain medication. Nancy never returned upstairs to bed. Before she climbed the first step she collapsed on the floor. Nancy only recalls bits and pieces of the rest of that night. She remembers her brother trying to help her as well as the paramedics treating her while she lay on her floor. Her memory is a blur but she felt she was on the floor for a long time and indeed she was. They were having trouble finding her pulse and stabilizing her enough to be able to move her. When she was finally stable enough, they transported her by ambulance directly to The Moncton Hospital. “It’s a good thing my brother is a nighthawk. I can’t imagine what would have happened to me if I wasn’t found on the floor until morning, in fact it sends shivers right through us.” In the 2012/2013 fiscal year, 4,251 inpatient and 3,120 day surgeries were performed at The Moncton Hospital. The Friends of The Moncton Hospital Foundation has helped insure that our surgeons, anthestheiologists and other health care workers have best technology at their disposal. Recently, the Friends helped TMH purchase a retractor system to perform liver resection surgery. This instrument provides reliable, stable exposure of the surgical site and is recognized as a requisite for the performance of safe liver surgery. It also of benefit to patients undergoing pancreatic, stomach and esophageal surgery. Over the course of the next day Nancy was sent for a CAT scan which was followed by an MRI to help determine what caused her to collapse and if it was connected to the pain she had been experiencing in her teeth. Nancy sensed something serious was happening when she was sent for a second MRI soon after the first one. After this one, she met with Dr. Dhany Charest, Neurosurgeon at TMH who told her they had found a brain tumour. This lesion was in the cerebellum (a very vital area in her brain) and it was necessary to have surgery as soon as possible to remove it. The surgery would be done with the microscope in order to limit the danger to this delicate part of the brain. On Thursday, May 10th, just six days after the onset of her pain, Nancy underwent brain surgery. She was relieved and elated to find out that the tumour was not cancerous and the removal was successful! Coincidentally, Nancy’s son, Jack was recovering from emergency appendix surgery at the same time she was recovering from her brain surgery. When she looks at photos of the two of them side by side in their hospital beds, she surmises, “you never know when life will throw you a curveball, or two in this case, and that makes me that much more grateful for our good health today.” Nancy began the school year at Riverview Middle School in September with a renewed bounce in her step. She will have a follow-up MRI this November to ensure everything is OK and routine check-ups but all signs are positive that she is fully recovered and 100% healthy. “I can’t express what an expert Dr. Charest is. He and the entire team at The Moncton Hospital are incredibly caring, attentive and knowledgeable. Our community is very fortunate to have such dedicated professionals to care for us when we need them, and I for one can attest that you truly never know when that might be.” Other recent upgrades to the Operating Room that impact liver surgery include a new diagnostic ultrasound. This device is required to determine the exact location of tumours and other critical structures, such as blood vessels, within the liver during surgery. This provides the surgeon with a real-time “road map” of the liver which increases the success and safety of the procedure. Women and Children’s Heatlh The Moncton Hospital has identified the need to strengthen women and children’s healthcare in our region. TMH is home to several essential programs that continue to receive generous support from our community. The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at The Moncton Hospital is renowned for it’s care of the Hospital’s tiniest and most fragile patients. Gifts to the Friends of The Moncton Hospital Foundation have allowed the NNICU to purchase state of the art isolettes (formerly known as incubators), radiant warmers, the province’s first RetCam (digital imaging system capable of capturing images of the eyes) and upgrades to cardiac monitors. The Maternal Fetal Care Unit at TMH, which opened in 2004, is a clinic for pregnant women who need an ultrasound to diagnose fetal complications. The MFCU cares for hundreds of high-risk pregnancies every year. The Clinic receives referrals from other regions of the province as well as northern Nova Scotia, PEI, and Quebec. Our obstetrics services delivers more than 1,320 babies annually. At the present time, The Material Fetal Care Unit sees over 1,170 new patients annually and performs close to 4,500 ultrasounds a year. In 2011, The Friends helped this unit purchase a Prenatal ultrasound. The technology allows our two highrisk pregnancy specialists to work with families and physicians to optimize the health of unborn babies. The Provincial Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Unit is a six- bed tertiary care inpatient unit located at The Moncton Hospital. Its functions include psychiatric diagnosis, assessment and treatment as well as psychological, social, educational and nursing assessments for youth aged 6 to 17 less one day. The only one of its kind in the Province, the CAPU is staffed by registered nurses, youth care workers, psychologist, social worker, resource teacher and a clinical coordinator. In 2012/13 over 30 children received services from the CAPU. The typical length of stay is 4-6 weeks, with patients being admitted on a referral basis from across New Brunswick. During the day, patients are available for testing and meet with mental healthcare professionals and group work on various topics such as anger management, bullying, self esteem, healthy relationships, healthy bodies and sexual education based on the needs of the youth at the time. Youth are also taken on therapeutic outings as much as possible in the afternoons. “Without this service, many youth would not receive full, comprehensive psychiatric, psychosocial and psychological assessments which would impact the treatment of their mental illnesses and as well as influence their developmental outcomes.” Natalie Bossé Clinical Coordinator PCAPU The Irving Ambulatory Care Centre The Irving Ambulatory Care Centre, a $47 million 160,000 square foot extension to The Moncton Hospital, was opened in March of 2010. The ACC includes a major trauma and emergency referral centre and state of the art laboratory with 18 clinics. Clinics and services provided in the Irving Ambulatory Care Centre include Blood Collection; Bronchoscopy; Gastro Intestinal Procedures; Orthopedics; Ear, Nose and Throat; and Ophthalmology, to name just a few. In 2012/13, there were over 57,562 visits to the various clinics in this facility. Thanks to the leadership of Robert Irving (Chair of the Healthy Returns campaign), the Friends of The Moncton Hospital Foundation contributed over $7.5 million to equip this state of the art facility which served over 182,948 visits in 2012-13. “Consolidating several specialty services and clinics in the New Irving Ambulatory Care Centre has provided access for our patients and families to an improved and more efficient variety of services in one location. This new centre provides a broad range of services from diagnostic, to treatment and promotion of healthcare for our patients.” Ruth Dunnett, RN, BN, MBA Director, Ambulatory Care & Internal Medicine Program Emergency/Trauma Services The Moncton Hospital continues to be one of the busiest trauma centres in the province. In 2012/13, there were 56,483 visits to the Emergency Room. In recognition of this, the Friends of The Moncton Hospital Foundation enabled the purchase of The Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma (FAST Ultrasound). This device is an important tool needed to save lives in urgent medical situations. This technology allows for the quick diagnosis of life threatening internal injuries and assists the Emergency Room (ER) physician in determining the most appropriate course of action for the patient. Furthermore, In an effort to improve the environment for critical care and limit transport time for critically ill patients, The Sharon E. Harrison Intensive Care Unit was officially opened in August of 2012. Sharon E. Harrison stands in front of the ICU named in her honor. Beside her is her daughter and TMH supporter Leslie Manship. In addition to its close proximity to the Emergency/Trauma Centre, this modern ICU is located adjacent to the Operating Rooms and a very short distance from the Medical Imaging Department and various clinics. The unit features ten glass-fronted patient rooms with a centralized desk that allows for staff to attend to emergencies immediately. The the $3.2 million ICU was made possible through contributions to the Friends of The Moncton Hospital Foundation’s Healthy Returns Campaign. Oncology and the Fight Against Cancer The Moncton Hospital is committed to being a difference maker in the fight against cancer in Atlantic Canada. Through the purchase of important diagnostic and treatment technology, there has been an improvement in early cancer detection and treatment. “I will always be grateful” - Jo Lynne Landry-Keating Jo Lynne Landry-Keating considers herself to be a very lucky woman despite facing some difficult medical hurdles. These include being treated for Hodgkin’s lymphoma–a cancer found in her lymph nodes when she was 27 years old, followed a year later with life-threatening heart failure during the birth of her daughter. Unfortunately, her troubles didn’t end there. While pregnant, Jo Lynne began suffering from serious heart-burn and was eventually diagnosed with Barrett’s Esophagus–a disorder in which the lining of the esophagus is damaged by stomach acid. This condition continued following her pregnancy and was monitored regularly as patients with this can often develop dysplasia (pre-cancerous cells) which increases the risk of getting cancer of the esophagus. Unfortunately, in June, 2009, dysplasia was indeed detected in her esophagus. TMH has three board certified Thoracic Surgeons. The hospital has the largest volume of lung cancer and esophageal surgeries in the Maritimes next to According to Dr. Frank Schweiger, Gastroenterologist, at The Moncton Halifax. Hospital (TMH), the only options for patients who have high grade dysplasia In 2007, in an effort to address the long wait times for breast cancer screening, the Friends of The Moncton Hospital raised $1.1 million for the purchase of three new digital mammography machines. The result is that wait times for screening have been reduced from over one year to less than two weeks. In 2011, the Friends of Moncton Hospital raised the necessary $260,000 to purchase the first Endobronchial Ultrasound System (EBUS) for The Moncton Hospital. The EBUS is a revolutionary diagnostic method which combines reliability with a minimally invasive procedure that is rapidly becoming the method of choice for accurate diagnosis of pulmonary diseases, principally lung cancer. or early esophageal cancer is surgery to resect part of the oesophagus, usually followed by chemotherapy and/or radiation; or being sent away for treatment to other centres outside the Maritimes. Timing however, was in Jo Lynne’s favour. Dr. Schweiger informed her that new radiofrequency ablation equipment was soon arriving on loan to The Moncton Hospital for a trial period. Jo Lynne was one of the five fortunate people who were offered the opportunity to experience this radiofrequency ablation at the time. Ablation is a technique where tissue is heated until it is no longer viable or alive. This particular technology is a very specific type of ablation, in which heat energy is delivered in a precise and highly-controlled manner. According to Jo Lynne, “being in the right place at the right time was simply a godsend, and I will always be grateful for having been given this opportunity that no doubt saved my life! I arrived in the morning and was gone by noon for my first ablation–and other than a very sore throat and having difficulty swallowing for a few days, I was no worse for wear. Amazing really!” Jo Lynne underwent three ablations in total, all three months apart, to ensure the best possible outcome. In September, 2010 she was deemed 95% cured! Today, Jo Lynne is happy, healthy and back to working full time. She will continue her annual check-ups but she most certainly does have every reason to feel lucky when you consider that clinical studies have demonstrated success rates with this ablation technology in 98.4% of patients. Dr. Schweiger agrees, and he along with the rest of us at TMH wishes Jo Lynne a healthy, happy future! In Spring of 2012, The Moncton Hospital purchased Radiofrequency Ablation Technology. This procedure can prevent or cure cancer of the esophagus. It also eliminates a condition called Barrett’s Esophagus, a precancerous condition which is commonly found in people with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). TMH is the first facility in Atlantic Canada to offer this break-through technology. The Oncology Clinic moved to the 6th floor of The Moncton Hospital in 1997. In that year, the clinic had 6,675 patient visits. By 2012/13, the number of visits increased to 10,259. Today, this clinic remains extremely crowded and does not have the space to adequately provide services to our patients in a safe, efficient and confidential manner. Recognizing the need to meet the pressing demand for a larger, safer, more patient focused oncology clinic, in 2008, the Friends of The Moncton Hospital Foundation organized a $1,000,000 fund raising campaign under the slogan, Renovating the Spirit, to relocate and redevelop the Oncology Clinic at TMH. It soon become clear that the space proposed for renovation would not be adequate to meet the rapidly growing need. After exploring all of the options, it was evident that the only solution would be to build a new building. The Friends of The Moncton Hospital Foundation has recently partnered with Horizon Health Network and the Province of New Brunswick to construct a new building to house a new and improved Oncology Clinic which is slated to open in 2014-15. Geastroenerologists Dr. Frank Schweiger, Dr. Peter Lightfoot, Nurse Manager Cathy Cormier and patient Jean Claude Leger with the Radiofrequency Abaltion technology. Looking Ahead At the Friends of The Moncton Hospital Foundation, we are poised to meet the challenges of the future and beyond. Like all healthcare providers in the New Brunswick, The Moncton Hospital has experienced the effect of increasing healthcare costs due to an aging population, the expense of new technologies and advancements to current ones. The Friends of The Moncton Hospital is committed to helping TMH meet the needs of a continuingly changing healthcare landscape while maintaining and improving its exceptional level of care. How can I help? There are many ways you can help us to deliver quality and compassionate care by supporting the Friends of The Moncton Hospital Foundation. People have many reasons for considering a gift to the Foundation to include: Support for or commitment to the work of the Hospital Creating a lasting memorial Investing in a better community Estate planning considerations Tax considerations Our main goal is to facilitate our donors’ philanthropic objectives while optimizing tax and other financial benefits. Did you know? By most charitable benchmarks, Hospital Foundation gifts have one of the very highest returns on investment. Donor Appreciation and Recognition In September of 1992 the Foundation unveiled a special permanent tribute to the generosity of all who give to support the care of patients at The Moncton Hospital. Every individual, corporation and community organization who has donated a total of $10 or more since 1990 is part of the Friends for Life Donor Recognition Display located in the main Lobby of the Hospital. The focal point for the display is two 6' x 12' stained glass renditions of a traditional friendship quilt. Gifts of $1,000 - $4,999 Silver Plaque – Donor Wall Gifts of $5000 – $9,999 Gold Plaque – Donor Wall Gifts of $10,000 - $24,999 Listed as Companion Gifts of $25,000 - $49,999 Listed as a Partner Gifts of $50,000 - $99,999 Listed as Benefactor Gifts of $100,000 - $149,999 Member of the Presidents Circle of Friends Gifts of $150,000 + Dream Builder Friends of The Moncton Hospital Foundation: Board of Directors Paul Arsenault, Chair David Holt, Past Chair David Savoie, 1st Vice Chair Steve Folwer, 2nd Vice Chair Maria Cormie, Treasurer Linda Saunders, Secretary Tom Badger Anne Basque Dr. John McManaman Lorne Mitton Dr. Jeff Mowat Kent Robinson Brent Scrimshaw Karen Teed Rob Robichaud Nothing is more important than your health! The Friends of The Moncton Hospital 135, MacBeath Avenue Moncton, NB E1C 6Z8 506.857-5488 506.857.5753 Fax / Télécopieur E-mail: friends@horizonnb.ca Website: www.friendsfoundation.ca