When Stephanie Amorim’s 22-month-old daughter Isla became lethargic with a high fever, Stephanie felt conflicted. Her gut told her to get Isla to an emergency room, but as a new mom, Stephanie worried her concerns would be chalked up to overreaction and not taken seriously.
Patient Stories: Nate Bean
Nate has a renewed appreciation for life, and he’s grateful for the way St. Mary’s not only cared for him, but for his family too.
Healthcare history at St. Mary’s: new MRI scans first patient
St. Mary’s General Hospital celebrated a milestone moment for local healthcare Tuesday after scanning its first patient with a new, donor-funded magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machine.
Patient Stories: Denise Case
Denise, a former cardiac patient at St. Mary’s, sat in on a recent She Shares voting meeting, where members gathered to hear pitches from hospital staff before deciding to fund vital equipment for the urology and emergency departments.
New cardiac program at St. Mary’s brings preventative care to at-risk patients
PREVENT Clinic, powered by Manulife, is a new initiative that will operate out of St. Mary’s Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Clinic at The Boardwalk.
Conestoga College student fundraisers for St. Mary’s
Thanks to Kari Gow and her students at Conestoga College for showcasing their creativity and determination throughout their fundraising course.
Together, they organized impactful charity events supporting St. Mary’s General Hospital Foundation and raised a total of $1,151 – funds that will go directly towards improving local healthcare.
Patient Stories: Ray Huang
Ray Huang knows how it feels to struggle for breath – and the fear and panic that comes with it. As a respiratory therapist in Richmond, B.C., Ray has been helping people with their breathing issues for nearly a decade.
What happens after funding? The journey to St. Mary’s first MRI
This massive project began in early 2023. By the end of March 2024, St. Mary’s will see its first cardiac MRI patient.
The Stoidi Group Holiday Toy Donation
Thank you to The Stoidi Group for their holiday toy donation to St. Mary’s General Hospital. Your thoughtful and generous contribution is sure to bring joy and comfort to all the children visiting the Emergency Department during what can often be a challenging time for them and their families.
Cambridge Highlands Lions Club Donation
Thank you to the Cambridge Highlands Lions Club for their generous $2,000 donation in support of St. Mary’s General Hospital. This impactful contribution was raised through their annual fundraising activities, including the engaging Lions TV Bingo on Rogers TV.