Western Regional Hospital Foundation

08/27/2025

Best parking spot on the lot....who wants it? 🛻 🚕🚲🛵🛺

Drop by the Foundation office to buy a ticket for your chance to win AND support a great cause in the process!

08/26/2025

We would like to recognize two heroes in healthcare who were presented with Guardian Angel awards recently! The Guardian Angel program celebrates those who have made a significant difference in the lives of their patients, often going above and beyond the call of duty.

Dr. Crystal Blanchard and Dr. Jill Carpenter do this every day and were recently recognized for their phenomenal work.

Dr. Blanchard's nominator (for her fourth award!) shared their experience and gratitude with us as follows: "Thank you for being there for me prior to labour and after. You were so good to me and made me feel comfortable as a first time mom! Thank you for being my Guardian Angel. Your care and kindness is something I will never forget!!"

Dr. Carpenter's nominator (for her third award!) talked about her kindness and how wonderful she always is to her patients and wanted to simply say: "OUTSTANDING SERVICE!"

Pictured are Crista Brake, Dr. Blanchard's Admin Assistant; Dr. Crystal Blanchard, Guardian Angel Recipient; Suzanne Carey, Executive Director of the Western Regional Hospital Foundation who presented the awards; Dr. Jill Carpenter, Guardian Angel Recipient; and Suzanne Abbott, Dr. Carpenter's Admin Assistant.

Congratulations on your Guardian Angel awards and thank you for the wonderful care, kindness and compassion you provide all your patients!

If you would like to nominate or sponsor a guardian angel, please send us a message or call 709-784-5353. Thank you!

08/25/2025

We would like to recognize another hero in healthcare who was presented with a Guardian Angel award recently! The Guardian Angel program celebrates those who have made a significant difference in the lives of their patients, often going above and beyond the call of duty. Maxine McGrath has been recognized for her phenomenal work recently.

Maxine's nominator shared their experience and gratitude with us as follows: "Maxine, you are an exceptional nurse and leader. Words cannot express the impact you had on the preparation and transition to the new hospital. We want to express a huge thank you for your care, knowledge and direction. You were there every day to answer every question patiently and help provide every item or help with every piece of equipment that we would need to care for our patients. You once said “this will be a once in a lifetime for most”. From all of us at Western Health, all your patients and everyone in the region, a huge thank you for being a Guardian Angel to all. A job well done!"

Pictured (L-R) are Chantelle Kelly, Regional Director Hospital & Clinical Services, Medicine and Critical Care; Suzanne Carey, Executive Director, WRH Foundation; Guardian Angel Recipient Maxine McGrath, Manager Hospital & Clinical Services Emergency Department & ICU; Melissa White, Manager Hospital & Clinical Services Perioperative & IPAC; and Matthew Skeffington, Clinical Educator ED/ICU.

Congratulations on your Guardian Angel award, Maxine, and thank you for the wonderful care, kindness, compassion and leadership you provide.

08/22/2025

Call or message us to sign up for this super FUN event today and help raise funds for healthcare, right here in the Western Region!

08/22/2025

What a wonderful opportunity to pick up a unique handmade scrub hat AND support a great cause in the process! Drop by and check out all the locally handcrafted items The Giving Tree has in store!

Scrubs hat 100% cotton (for short or long hair) and soft chemo hat : handmade with love, talent and care by Theresa Seward, sold at the WRH Foundation Gift Shop for a great cause. ❤️

08/13/2025

We would like to recognize another hero in healthcare who was presented with a Guardian Angel award recently! The Guardian Angel program celebrates those who have made a significant difference in the lives of their patients, often going above and beyond the call of duty. Stephanie King has been recognized for her phenomenal work recently.

Stephanie's nominator shared their experience and gratitude with us as follows: "Stephanie, when we first met, you spoke plain, simple language that conveyed the crucial message of caring. You let us know that the team had already brainstormed ways that they could help my wife feel comfortable. In this initial exchange, you also carefully read body language, and through use of your calm and steady voice, you were able to quickly build a rapport of trust while also being sure to give agency.

The skills that you displayed are difficult to teach: you showed your ability to speak plainly in complex situations, to respond empathetically, and to remain calm in emotionally-charged environments. Because these skills are difficult to teach, they often are ones that come naturally to a person, or are acquired through years of experience. You were sure to transfer the trust that we felt toward you to your colleagues on the unit who, in turn, demonstrated that they were more than worthy of that same trust.

Stephanie, you are a member of a team of exceptional care providers. I believe that you occupy a special role within this team: you are modest, deeply observant, and unbelievably attuned to the emotions that are being felt by your patients and their families. Your communication is the superpower that you contribute to an exceptional team. You are a most worthy recipient of the Guardian Angel award."

Pictured (L-R, F-B) are Sandra Lush, Regional Manager of Spiritual Health; Michelle King, Clinical Nurse Specialist for Palliative Care; Carla McKenzie, Manager of Patient Services for Palliative Care; Stephanie King, Guardian Angel recipient; Stephanie's nominator; and Suzanne Carey, Executive Director, WRH Foundation.

Congratulations on your Guardian Angel award, Stephanie, and thank you for the wonderful care, kindness and compassion you provide.

08/13/2025

IT'S TIME TO VOTE!

What fun we had at this year's Jigs and Wheels! We asked our participants to enter their most creative photos for a bonus prize and narrowed it down to these six super fun pics.

Put a heart on your favourite photo and we'll award the top three contestants with a prize from one of our amazing sponsors.

Happy Voting!

08/12/2025

We would like to recognize another hero in healthcare who was presented with a Guardian Angel award recently! The Guardian Angel program celebrates those who have made a significant difference in the lives of their patients, often going above and beyond the call of duty. Rosana Cozier has been recognized for her phenomenal work recently.

Rosana's nominators shared their experience and gratitude with us as follows: "Rosana, you provided exceptional care to my husband during his time in ICU. Every day you assessed his limits and knew when to push a little and when to let him rest. You adjusted the bed every day to get him in the proper position. This was significant because it was the most comfortable he felt in months, since he was admitted to hospital. You went above and beyond in ensuring his care came first and kept this at the forefront in every decision you made. You both created an undeniable bond. It was both entertaining to hear you banter in the most fun-loving way, and also to see your respect and admiration for each other. You both have sons with the same name, which I’m sure was the start of your conversations and this progressed to a special connection between nurse and patient. With your years of experience we could easily see that you knew exactly what care he required. Thank you Rosana for being the best in the nursing field and our Guardian Angel. We will never forget the care you provided in ICU; it was exceptional."

Pictured (L-R) are Maxine McGrath, Manager of ICU Patient Services; Rosana Cozier, Guardian Angel Recipient; Angela Butt, ICU Care Facilitator; and Suzanne Carey, Executive Director, WRH Foundation.

Congratulations on your Guardian Angel award, Rosana, and thank you for the wonderful care, kindness and compassion you provide.

08/11/2025

As our Radiothon letters arrive in your mailboxes, we want to ensure your generous support reaches us, so we are offering some additional ways to get your donation to the Foundation in time for Radiothon!

Here are some simple ways to ensure your gift arrives by Radiothon time (October 3!) and avoid any delays in tax receipting:

1. Phone us at 709-784-5353. We love hearing from our supporters and look forward to taking your call!

2. Drop by our office on the Main Floor of WMRH. We welcome the opportunity to meet you (or see you again) and accept your donation in person. We're open Monday to Friday from 8 AM to 4 PM.

3. E-Transfer to foundation@westernhealth.nl.ca. Be sure to include your name, address and any Radiothon On-Air Comments in the "Message" field, please!

As always, we LOVE mail and welcome full mailboxes. But if you'd like to go paperless, send us your email address to add to your file and then we'll be able to correspond by email too!

Thank you for your support. Your gift makes a world of difference to healthcare, right here at home. 💙

08/11/2025

We would like to recognize another hero in healthcare who was presented with a Guardian Angel award recently! The Guardian Angel program celebrates those who have made a significant difference in the lives of their patients, often going above and beyond the call of duty. Catherine O'Reilly has been recognized for her phenomenal work recently.

Catherine's nominator shared their experience and gratitude with us as follows: "We want to express our heartfelt thanks for the incredible care and support you’ve given our son in his journey. Your patience, kindness, and dedication have made a meaningful difference in his progress and confidence. Each session with you has been a source of growth, joy, and encouragement. It’s clear how much you care, and we feel so lucky to have you guiding him. Your impact on our family has been profound, and I’m honored to nominate you for the Guardian Angel award. Thank you for everything you do from the bottom of our hearts."

Pictured (L-R) are Madelyn St. Croix, Regional Manager Developmental Health; Catherine O’Reilly, Child Management Specialist and Guardian Angel Recipient; Jo-ann Brenton, Clinical Lead, Direct Home Services Program; and Suzanne Carey, Executive Director, WRH Foundation.

Congratulations on your Guardian Angel award, Catherine, and thank you for the wonderful care, kindness and compassion you provide.

08/07/2025

One of our favourite events is coming up on September 18th and we've pre-ordered a day of sunshine just for you! ☀️

Only $175 or $700/team for 18 holes of golf + cart on the world-class Humber Valley Resort golf course, great prizes and goodie bags AND a Prime Rib Dinner!

As you can imagine, this is a STEAL of a deal! Register soon to reserve your spot by calling 709-784-5353 or emailing foundation@westernhealth.nl.ca. Or you can message us right here on Facebook and we'll get back to you!

Get your team together and call us today! ⛳️

PS: Reach out if you're interested in one of our great Sponsorship Opportunities or would like to donate prizes or items for the goodie bags. Thank you! 🙏

08/07/2025

We would like to recognize another hero in healthcare who was presented with a Guardian Angel award recently. The Guardian Angel program celebrates those who have made a significant difference in the lives of their patients, often going above and beyond the call of duty. Danielle Dobbin has been recognized for her phenomenal work in Cancer Care recently by Sabrina Payne and her family for the wonderful care she provided to them and to their dear Isabelle who was instrumental in making this nomination.

Danielle's nominators shared their experience and gratitude with us as follows: "Danielle, you administered Isabelle’s first chemo treatment and from that day forward you gained an amazing bond and friendship. Isabelle felt very connected to you; you were an amazing friend and an incredible nurse. You answered every question and concern Isabelle had to make sure she was comfort-able and at ease. We will be forever thankful for the patience, love, and warmth you and your team showed Isabelle on some pretty rough days. You visited Isabelle at home after she couldn’t continue chemo, and you and your colleagues showered her yet again with your love and warm hearts through your amazing gifts. We wanted to honour you to express how much you meant to Isabelle; our family will be forever grateful. Thank you for being Isabelle’s Guardian Angel!"

Pictured (L-R) are Suzanne Carey, Executive Director of the Western Regional Hospital Foundation; Sheldon and Sabrina (Isabelle's Dad & Mom); Danielle Dobbin (Isabelle's Nurse and Guardian Angel); Joy (Nan), Kara (Sister), Leah (Niece), Brianna (Sister-In-Law), Aspyn (Goddaughter); and Sarah Humber, Provincial Project Manager and Site Lead for Cancer Care Western.

Congratulations on your Guardian Angel award, Danielle, and thank you for the wonderful care, kindness and compassion you provide all your patients, and especially to Isabelle and her family.