The Impact of Your Donations
Magnifying Our Scope of Care: A Successful MRI Campaign
St. Mary’s was the only cardiac centre in Ontario without MRI capabilities – until now.
Last year, our donors raised $10 million through a joint campaign with Grand River Hospital to secure St. Mary’s first MRI machine, the gold standard in diagnostic imaging.
Featured Stories
Over the Years
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
"This MRI is a huge game-changer for our community and its growing population by making it easier for patients to get the care they need and deserve locally."
- Dr. Derek Karanwal, Joint Chief and Medical Director of Medical Imaging, Grand River & SMGH
Ultrasound Machines
"With these new machines, we know that we’re giving patients the best care possible and they’re getting everything they need from us."
- Ria Van Osch, Ultrasound Team Lead, SMGH
Pascal Synthesis Laser
"This program has been a long time coming and will greatly improve access to subspecialty eye care for our community like never before."
- Dr. Toby Chan, Co-Division Head of Ophthalmology, Grand River & SMGH
Steris Cart Washer
"Missing just one tool in an operating room cart can delay a surgery and impact the whole schedule. This cart washer ensures the entire hospital is not delayed in getting disinfected supplies."
- Aimee Messner, Program Manager, Ambulatory Care, SMGH
Thyroid Probe
"On behalf of the Nuclear Medicine Lab, thank you to St. Mary's donors for supporting the purchase of the new Thyroid Probe replacement. SMGH staff wasted no time getting this new equipment up and running for patients."
- Susan Dusick, President and CEO, SMGH Foundation
Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting (EVH)
"With support from WeCare giving circle members, St. Mary’s purchased new Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting (EVH) equipment for the Regional Cardiac Care Centre. Thank you for supporting St. Mary's General Hospital!"
- Jaime Wilson, VP, Development, SMGH Foundation
Defibrillator (ED)
"Thank you to our generous community for helping to bring this updated piece of equipment to the SMGH Emergency Department. The ED staff are grateful for your support, helping to equip them with the tools they need to provide the best possible care."
- Susan Dusick, President and CEO, SMGH Foundation
Ultrasound Machines
"Thanks to our generous community, two new ultrasound units were funded, which employs new technology that allows for better imaging, and thus, the ability for hospital staff to diagnose patients sooner."
- Susan Dusick, President and CEO, SMGH Foundation
Mobile C-Arm
"I'd like to thank the donors for supporting this project. I'm personally overjoyed, but I'm really more overjoyed for the program itself, and for the patients that we service."
- Dr. Claus Rinne, Electrophysiologist, SMGH
Neoprobe
"Thank you to Zonta Kitchener-Waterloo for contributing $18,000 to this critical piece of equipment at St. Mary's General Hospital, and to our generous community of donors for funding the remaining balance."
- Jaime Wilson, VP, Development, SMGH Foundation
Expansion of Cardiac Services
"Thank you to the community for all the generous donations. With your help, St. Mary's can expand this program and continue to provide high-quality, compassionate care to the community."
- Dr. Yves LeClerc, MD, Cardiac Surgeon, SMGH
Syringe Pumps
"Thank you once again to our community of donors for supporting the purchase of nine new syringe pumps for St. Mary's operating rooms and cardiac suites. St. Mary's is indeed fortunate to have such generous community support."
- Jaime Wilson, VP, Development, SMGH Foundation
Fluoroscopy
"With this new fluoroscopy equipment St. Mary's can continue to provide the safe and accurate diagnostic care expected for you, your loved ones, and your friends when they need it. Thank you for your generous support!"
- Susan Dusick, President and CEO, SMGH Foundation
