Campbellford Memorial Hospital to Open New Dermatology Clinic
/Campbellford Memorial Hospital (CMH) is opening a new outpatient Dermatology clinic operated by Dr. Ashley O’Toole.
Photo courtesy of Campbellford Memorial Hospital.
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Campbellford Memorial Hospital Set to Install New CT Scanner
/Campbellford Memorial Hospital (CMH) is installing a new CT Scanner over the coming weeks, replacing the current one at 13 years old.
A shot of the current CT scanner that has lasted 13 years in the hospital. Photo courtesy of Campbellford Memorial Hospital.
The new device will be more reliable and provide cleaner imaging, allowing physicians to make more efficient diagnoses, according to a press release.
The CT Scanner is a powerful imaging device that allows CMH physicians to diagnose and treat various conditions without the need to send patients to a larger hospital.
“It really was a game changer when we installed the current CT Scanner 13 years ago,” said Colleen Smith, diagnostic imaging manager. “You typically don’t see this type of equipment in smaller hospitals and it allows us to provide a level of care to our patients often not seen in communities of our size.”
The replacement was possible after $1.4 million was raised from the CMH Foundation.
“It never ceases to amaze me how much support our community shows the hospital,” said Martha Hunt, CMH Foundation chair. “2023 was a record-breaking year for community support of the hospital. We have raised just over 90 per cent of our fundraising goal,but with a last push are confident we will hit our target.”
Work on replacing the new CT Scanner has already begun and is expected to be completed in early April.
The hospital says CT Scans will not be available at CMH during this time. They have put an extended CT Scan downtime procedure in place and arrangements with both Peterborough Regional Health Centre and Northumberland Hills Hospital have been made to ensure that patients requiring an urgent CT Scan can get one at one of those facilities.
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Campbellford Memorial Hospital Seeking Community Input For New Strategic Plan
/Campbellford Memorial Hospital (CMH) is seeking input from community members as it works towards creating a new strategic plan, announced on Monday.
The hospital was established in 1953. They provide acute care services including a Special Care Unit, Endoscopy Surgical Suite, Diagnostic Imaging Department, Laboratory, numerous Out-Patient Clinics, 24/7 Emergency Department and numerous community programs including Mental Health, GAIN, and Supportive Housing. File photo.
CMH has launched a strategic planning survey to gather diverse perspectives, inviting community members to share their thoughts on the hospital's future direction according to a press release.
This initiative plans to chart a bold course for CMH over the next five to 10 years, aligning with the dynamic shifts in healthcare including technological advancements and evolving care delivery methods.
“With redevelopment plans underway and the transformative impact of new technologies already being seen, this marks an opportune moment to lay the groundwork for CMH's path to 2030 and beyond,” said Jeff Hohenkerk, CEO.
While redevelopment remains a focal point for CMH, underscored by the generous land donation from local farmer Jim Curle, the strategic plan goes beyond the physical infrastructure as stated by Hohenkerk.
“This is not just about a new building,” he said. “It's about envisioning the future of healthcare that our community desires.”
The strategic planning process will also delve into an in-depth demographic analysis to discern evolving healthcare needs, ensuring that CMH is well-positioned to meet the region's demands over the coming decades.
The survey is available online and public members are also encouraged to email info@cmh.ca to share their thoughts on the hospital's future.
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Six Fleming College Paramedic Students Take An Icy Dip For Campbellford Memorial Hospital
/Six Fleming College Paramedic students are taking the plunge to benefit Campbellford Memorial Hospital’s campaign to buy a new CT scanner, announced on Friday.
Fleming’s plunge from last year. Photo courtesy of Fleming College.
The Medic Mavericks team consists of Fleming students Danielle Blavert, Theo Guenther, Keyanna O’Rourke, Emily Escott, Maddie Mason-Gaynor, and Taiya Martin.
A goal of $1,000 is set to help the hospital’s cause.
The students will be dressed in their paramedic uniforms and will brave Trent River’s frigid temperatures on Saturday at noon. They will jumpfrom the shoreline at Lion’s Club Park in Campbellford.
Donors can go online to give to the Medic Maverick’s campaign.
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Campbellford Memorial Hospital Applying Additional Visitor Restrictions In Response to COVID-19 Outbreak
/With continuing challenges by the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak within their Inpatient Unit (IPU), Campbellford Memorial Hospital (CMH) is adding additional measures to ensure the safety and well-being of our patients, staff and visitors effective immediately.
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Further restrictions are applied to visitation to the Inpatient Unit. Until further notice, only one individual, classified by the patient as an essential caregiver, will be permitted to visit patients in the Inpatient Unit.
The hospital considers caregivers as individuals crucial to the patient's well-being, providing support that contributes to their assessment, diagnosis, physical and mental health during their hospital stay. These individuals offer ongoing support to the patient and are likely to continue assisting in discharge. Caregivers will have access to patients during evenings, weekends, and other times when they desire their presence.
Exceptions to this policy will be considered for palliative patients, subject to approval from the IPU manager or Chief Nursing Executive (CNE).
“We understand that these measures may cause inconvenience, but the safety of our patients and the community remains our top priority," said Heather Campbell, VP of Patient Care. "We appreciate the understanding and cooperation of our patients, their families, and the broader community as we continue to respond to this outbreak.”
Services in the Emergency Department remain unaffected by this outbreak and community members in need of emergency care should not hesitate to seek assistance.
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Campbellford Memorial Hospital Seeking Members to Join Patient and Family Advisory Council
/Campbellford Memorial Hospital (CMH) is seeking community members to join the Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC) announced on Tuesday.
The PFAC helps discover ways to improve the patient and family experience within our healthcare system.
They are responsible for amplifying the patient and family voice and members actively engage in a wide range of hospital initiatives, committees and projects, helping to chart the course for the evolution of healthcare at our hospital.
Members of PFAC will:
Influence Positive Change: Be an instrumental part of the transformation happening at CMH by directly impacting policies, procedures, and the patient experience.
Share Your Insights: Share your valuable perspectives and experiences, ensuring that the patient and family viewpoint remains at the forefront of our healthcare endeavours.
Shape the Future: Collaborate with healthcare professionals, administrators, and fellow PFAC members to further enhance and champion our already patient-centred healthcare system as we move forward together.
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Campbellford Memorial Hospital To Celebrate 70th Anniversary With Parking Lot BBQ Lunch
/Campbellford Memorial Hospital is celebrating its 70th-anniversary celebration with food, games, activities for children, special guests and more at their main parking lot on Aug. 26.
The hospital was established in 1953. They provide acute care services including a Special Care Unit, Endoscopy Surgical Suite, Diagnostic Imaging Department, Laboratory, numerous Out-Patient Clinics, 24/7 Emergency Department and numerous community programs including Mental Health, GAIN, and Supportive Housing. File photo.
The anniversary festivities run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the main parking lot at the hospital. All are invited to join the celebration.
Highlights of the event include:
BBQ lunch, cake, cotton candy and more.
Exciting games and activities for children.
Speeches reflecting on the hospital's history and the contributions of staff, volunteers and community members.
Sneak peek at some of future redevelopment plans.
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Ontario Announces $13 Million Investment For Infrastructure Improvements and Other Expenses at Campbellford Memorial Hospital
/MPP for Northumberland-Peterborough South David Piccini, along with officials at Campbellford Memorial Hospital (CMH) have announced Thursday that the province is providing more than $13 million for infrastructure improvements to the hospital.
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This investment is said to help the hospital significantly through upgrades to their HVAC system, replacing their aging generator and continuing with facility improvements designed to mitigate COVID-19 transmission.
HVAC work includes replacing air handling units, improving ductwork, air filtration and ventilation systems, as well as upgrading the air distribution system and installing an automated building control system. These upgrades will reportedly reduce CMH's yearly natural gas consumption by 10,000 cubic metres, and lower its greenhouse gas emissions by more than 19 tons annually.
"As we make progress on securing a new hospital in Campbellford, it is vital that we ensure those in our community receive safe, high quality medical care," said MPP Piccini. "This critical infrastructure investment will ensure that patients at Campbellford Memorial continue to receive the right care they need, when they need it."
These investments mark a series of improvements that CMH has undertaken over the past 12 months, including the installation of a new nurse call system, renovations in the kitchen and cafeteria and the purchase of new state of the art diagnostic equipment such as a bladder scanner and digital slit lamp.
CMH has also earned "Accredited with Exemplary Standing" status from Accreditation Canada following their accreditation review last month. Accreditation Canada is an independent, not-for-profit organization that conducts reviews of health organizations around the world and sets standards for safety and quality in healthcare. Accreditation for Exemplary standing is awarded to an organization that attains the highest level of performance, achieving excellence in meeting the requirements of the program.
"This recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire team and confirmation that we have appropriate procedures and plans in place to provide high-quality care to our community," stated CMH CEO Eric Hanna. “(The) investment will allow us to purchase a new, state of the art generator, as well as upgrade our emergency power distribution, to ensure that when the power goes out; our ability to provide high quality patient care is not impeded.”
The funding is to be broken down as follows: $9,639,900 will go towards CMH as one-time capital funding to address the HVAC and generator, $1,874,929 for reimbursement of CMH's COVID-19 related capital expenses, $771,797 in COVID-19 incremental operating funding, up to $600,000 in one-time funding to support the hospital's in-year financial and operating pressures, $163,600 in pandemic prevention and containment funding, $81,132 through the Health Infrastructure Renewal Fund and $46,884 in health human resources funding.
For more information on the Campbellford Memorial Hospital and this investment, visit the website.
Fleming College Paramedic Students Taking the Plunge for Campbellford Memorial Hospital
/Six polar-plunging paramedic students are getting ready to take part in the icy Lake Ontario dip in support of the Campbellford Memorial Hospital (CMH) announced Wednesday.
Photo courtesy of Fleming College Facebook.
Danielle Balvert, Sam Joyce, Hannah Carson, Stephan Nguyen-Duong, Theo Guenther and Taiya Martin are the Fleming students taking part in this year’s 31st annual Polar Plunge. The team has already raised $697 to support the hospital.
These students are passionate about community involvement and hope to raise money to help fund new equipment for CMH to help improve patient care and experience.
The plunge takes place at the Lion’s Club Park in Campbellford on Jan. 28 at noon.
Donate and support the students and CMH here.
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Campbellford Memorial Hospital Welcomes New Internal Medicine Specialist
/After a near-year-long search, Dr. Daanish Chippa has become the new internist and hospitalist for Campbellford Memorial Hospital (CMH) announced on Monday.
Dr. Chippa completed an internal medicine residency at Detroit Medical Center and a geriatric medicine fellowship at the University of Buffalo. Before starting with CMH. He worked in internal and hospital medicine at Parkland Medical Center in Derry, New Hampshire. Photo courtesy of the Campbellford Memorial Centre.
