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Curves members support PECMH
Wendy Culmer, owner of Curves in Picton was presented the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation with $510 raised during a promotion in September and October where Curves donated $30 from every new membership. At the presentation are Larry Matheson, vice-president of the PECMH Foundation, Wendy Culmer, owner of Curves and Anna Marie Ferguson, executive […]
Primary Care Provider Chorus in song for Picton hospital
The lights on the tree at the front of QHC Prince Edward County Memorial shone brighter than ever Wednesday night. The Primary Care Provider Chorus entertained. Dr. Earle Taylor and Dr. LeRoy Hall lit the tree, with lights strung courtesy of Dan Claxton Electric, before the singing of Silent Night. The PECMH Foundation extends a […]
Hospital gains leading-edge infection control equipment
Infection control at QHC Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital is “Built Ford Tough” thanks to a $5,800 donation from Ben Prinzen and the family at Prinzen Ford Sales, Bloomfield. The contribution makes Picton the first hospital in the region to purchase and install “mural PPE” leading-edge infection control equipment. The incidence of organisms (such as […]
Magical Festival of Trees
Hundreds of elves worked through the evening to create a magical Christmas atmosphere at Picton’s Crystal Palace and Community Gardens. The Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Festival of Trees opens this morning at 10 a.m. presenting a three-day giant silent auction of beautifully decorated Christmas trees and related seasonal decorations. All funds raised go […]
Hospital Auxiliary and Foundation present $80,000
CHEERS! to the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation and Auxiliary! PECMH had an emergent need for two colonoscopes for the operating room at a cost of approximately $80,000. The Foundation approached the PECMH Auxiliary to assist with the purchase of one of the colonoscopes. At the auxiliary’s Oct. 22 general meeting, it was unanimously […]
Hospital auxiliary volunteers enrich lives
Volunteers with the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary not only help enrich patients’ quality of life during their stay in hospital, they are also involved with community programs and fundraising activities. And if you have a few hours each month to help out, you’re welcome to assist them. The auxiliary held a Volunteer Drive […]
On-air for health care raises $95,000
Quinte residents supported medical equipment needs at Quinte Health Care to the tune of $95,000 during Thursday’s On Air for Health Care radioathon – and the donations are still coming in. “The overwhelming support of our eight local radio stations and their on air personalities broadcasting live from the Bay of Quinte Golf and Country […]
Hospital foundation supports redevelopment at Picton
Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation Board representatives recently met with representatives of the Prince Edward Health Alliance and with the Leadership of QHC to express support for the redevelopment of the Picton hospital. “The Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital is the focal point for County health care and the redevelopment plan will maximize the […]
$17,000 to hospital from Stark Family Fund
The Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation was the grateful recipient of a $17,000 grant from the Stark Family Fund on June 30, 2010. The grant money will be used to purchase an Electrocardiograph (ECG) machine for Picton hospital. An ECG (also EKG or electrocardiograph) machine works by detecting and amplifying the tiny electrical changes […]
90 golfers ‘fore’ Picton Hospital Foundation
Picton Home Hardware sponsored its third golf tournament at the Picton Golf Club Saturday in support of the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation. There were 25 teams with a total of 90 golfers out for a fun day of golf, friendship and fundraising – despite rain. Above, winners Derrick Bryans, Shane Nieman, Ted McKight […]
