The students and teachers of Trenton Elementary hosted the 3rd Annual Debbie’s Walk recently. The event, which is held in memory of beloved educational assistant Debbie Campbell, has now raised $5,000 for the Aberdeen Health Foundation’s Oncology Client Fund. A diagnosis of cancer affects people in many different ways. Often unexpected is the financial impact that…
Continue ReadingDr. Williston Fund is Advancing Training of Local Health Care Staff
Each year, the Aberdeen Health Foundation’s Dr. Johnnie Miles Williston Fund provides funding to advance training and therapeutic approaches available at the hospital. This year, 12 staff members in a number of departments are receiving funding support, including the Rehabilitation Department. The department’s Occupational Therapist was able to attend a conference to learn evidence-based approaches…
Continue ReadingDonation Provides Music Therapy for Palliative Care
The former Friends of the Arts Society has made a donation to honour the organization’s musical legacy. Just under $5,000 has been gifted to the Aberdeen Health Foundation to support Dr. Kwasnik-Krawczyk’s music therapy program in the Aberdeen Hospital’s Palliative Care Unit. The Society formed 25 years ago with a vision of turning the Roseland…
Continue ReadingHospital’s Rooftop Garden Back In Bloom
Story by: Avery Tremblett, Public Health Summer Student The Aberdeen Hospital’s rooftop garden is back for a second growing season. The garden proved a success last year and has returned to add beauty thanks again to the generous funding of the Aberdeen Hospital Auxiliary group and the Aberdeen Health Foundation. Central Home Improvement also helped…
Continue ReadingHelping to Brighten Smiles
Dr. Eric Beaton is looking forward to providing dental care to some new patients. The Bright Smiles Project is making it possible for patients living with a mental illness to receive a dental exam, x-rays, tooth cleaning, and one-year supply of oral care products. While at the dentist, they will also receive information on nutrition,…
Continue ReadingDonor Making a Difference for Women & Children’s Health
Don Horne was able to get a firsthand look at how his donation to the Aberdeen Health Foundation is making a difference for women and children’s care at the Aberdeen Hospital. Alana Toole, RN gives Don a demonstration of the new Pediatric Video Intubation Scope for the operating room. Susan Malcolm and Nurse Manager Debbie…
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