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Royal Canadian Legion Branch 532 donates $4,000 to SMGHF from annual Poppy Campaign
Please note: as of April 1, 2025, Grand River Hospital and St. Mary’s General Hospital have merged to become Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN) – LEARN MORE Posted on April 28, 2025 Royal Canadian Legion Branch 532 donates $4,000 to SMGHF from annual Poppy Campaign Thank you to the New Hamburg Royal Canadian Legion Branch 532 for their generous donation of $4,000 in support of local healthcare at WRHN @ Queen’s Blvd, raised through their annual Poppy Campaign. This gift will support the purchase of six bedside chairs and two bariatric chairs for the medical and chest units, enhancing comfort and care for WRHN patients. Pictured: Branch Poppy committee member Margret Nodwell (left) and Poppy Chair Gary Bender (right) with Kourtney Parker, Director of Development at SMGH Foundation (centre) in front of the wall of past Presidents. About the Royal Canadian Legion The Royal Canadian Legion is a non-profit, member-based organization in Canada dedicated to supporting veterans, military personnel, and their families. It’s known for organizing Remembrance Day ceremonies and selling poppies to raise funds for veteran support. The Legion also advocates for veteran benefits and provides services like peer support and local community support. About the Poppy Campaign Each year, for two weeks before Remembrance Day, Legions throughout Ontario carry out the Poppy Campaign, raising funds to help provide immediate assistance to ex-servicemen and women in need. This may include food shelter or medical attention for them or their families. Visit newhamburglegion.ca to learn more. Our community relies on generosity from caring individuals and organizations to support the delivery of compassionate and innovative care at Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN). Want to support local healthcare at Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN)? Donate Now
Announcement: SMGH Foundation President & CEO
Message from Greg Brooks, Chair, St. Mary’s General Hospital Foundation Board of Directors
St. Mary’s General Hospital and Grand River Hospital Announce Merger Approval
Kitchener, ON, March 28, 2025 – Grand River Hospital and St. Mary’s General Hospital are thrilled to announce the Ministry of Health has approved their merger to become the Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN, pronounced wren) on April 1, 2025.
Paradise & District Lions Club donates $5,000 to St. Mary’s Regional Eye Program
Please note: as of April 1, 2025, Grand River Hospital and St. Mary’s General Hospital have merged to become Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN) – LEARN MORE Posted on February 21, 2025 Paradise & District Lions Club donates $5,000 to St. Mary’s Regional Eye Program Thank you to the Paradise & District Lions Club (St. Clements) for raising $5,000 in support of St. Mary’s Regional Eye Program (Ophthalmology) through their weekly community Bingo events. Pictured: Kourtney Parker, Director, Development at SMGH Foundation (left) with representatives from the Paradise and District Lions. About Lions Clubs International Lions Clubs International is the world’s largest service club organization with more than 1.4 million members in approximately 46,000 clubs in more than 200 countries and geographical areas around the world. Lions Clubs International is known for its commitment to humanitarian service, community development, and aiding those in need. Lions meet the needs of local communities and the world every day because they share a core belief – to serve their community. Members work together to create a lasting impact and contribute to the well-being of those in need. Visit paradiseanddistrictlions.ca to learn more. Our community relies on generosity from caring individuals and organizations to support the delivery of compassionate and innovative care at Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN). Want to support local healthcare at Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN)? Donate Now
Heart Month Feature: Richard Szymczyk
It’s been nearly two decades since Dr. Yves Leclerc and his team saved Richard Szymczyk’s life at St. Mary’s General Hospital. Now 90 years old, Richard still thinks about how an emergency-room visit at 72 led him into the hands of one of Canada’s top cardiac surgeons.
Weber Supply Company Inc. donates $10,000 in support of St. Mary’s General Hospital
Thank you to Weber Supply Company Inc. for their recent donation of $10,000 in support of St. Mary’s General Hospital. This generous gift will help fund priority medical equipment at SMGH, supporting the continued delivery of outstanding patient care.
WRPBPA Golf Tournament raises $22,100 for St. Mary’s Regional Cardiac Care Centre
Thank you to the Waterloo Region Portuguese Business & Professionals Association (WRPBPA) for their donation of $22,100 in support of St. Mary’s Regional Cardiac Care Centre, raised via their 26th Annual WRPBPA Golf Tournament.
Stoidi Group, Knights of Columbus make their annual holiday toy donations to St. Mary’s Emergency Department
Thank you to the Stoidi Group and the Waterloo Knights of Columbus Council 5135 for their respective holiday toy donations to St. Mary’s General Hospital.
She Shares members vote to fund vital surgical and endoscopy equipmentÂ
After hearing three distinct presentations from hospital staff, She Shares members voted to fund two autotransfusion devices (also known as cell savers), which will aid in cardiac and thoracic surgeries, plus new software upgrades to improve St. Mary’s endoscopy program.
