Light for Life Hospital Foundation Campaign Raises Over $65,250
February 1st, 2010

Centre Grey Health Services Foundation (CGHSF) is very pleased to report that over $65,250 was raised through this year’s annual Light for Life Christmas campaign that is held to raise funds for hospital equipment & needs at Centre Grey Hospital in Markdale.

Pictured is Nancy Edwards of the Centre Grey Hospital Auxiliary standing near the Light for Life display in the Centre Grey Hospital lobby.

A very special thank you to Nancy for all of her work throughout the campaign posting donor names upon the display. CGHSF would also like to thank all of the Hospital Auxiliary members and the other volunteers who assisted with the 10,000-plus piece “letter stuffing” back in October in preparation for this campaign.

Thank you to all those who supported this campaign and helped to make it such a success! Once again, the Centre Grey community has come through in great style to support local health care. Thank you and congratulations to all!

Fire Safety Renovations
Jan. 19th, 2010

Renovations are under way to the main entrance area of Centre Grey Hospital in Markdale to meet present day fire and safety requirements and to ensure the safety of both patients and hospital staff.

Pictured L-R are Centre Grey Hospital staff members, Connie Lavender, Dr. Raj Waghmare, Sue MacArthur and Bobbi Harris with Dick Kavanagh, Director, Centre Grey Health Services Foundation (and his dog Abby) in front of the area currently being renovated at the hospital.

The refreshment kiosk at the main entrance to the hospital will be closed for a period of about four weeks as the renovations are being completed. Smaller renovations will also be done to the other two entrance/exit areas at the hospital.

The renovations are being financed by Centre Grey Health Services Foundation from its general fund, not the building fund, which has been set aside for a new hospital. The hospital is only undertaking the changes that absolutely must be made in order to bring these areas of the hospital up to code to ensure continued staff & patient safety until the new hospital is built.

During current renovations all patients and visitors are asked to enter through the receiving door from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. During other hours, access is available through the Emergency Department entrance.