The amazing impact of donor generosity

Dr. Chakshu Sahi

Breast cancer surgeon Dr. Chakshu Sahi is providing Aberdeen Hospital patients with a new standard of care in the Northern Zone. MOLLI Breast Seed Localization technology allows surgeons to precisely locate breast cancer lesions in real-time during surgery – an incredible advantage over previous technologies.

Louise MacNabb

Melanie Hill (left), a Registered Nurse in the Aberdeen Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU), remembers Louise MacNabb (right) well. Louise’s husband Bert spent four weeks in the ICU in 2018 following a diabetes complication, and the MacNabbs credit the care they received at Aberdeen Hospital for saving Bert’s life.

Dani MacInnis

Since she was born in 2016, Dani MacInnis and her family have turned her birthday into an annual fundraiser for the Women and Children’s Unit at Aberdeen Hospital. Inspired by the care Dani received as a premature baby, her parents wanted to give back, and the tradition has grown every year. (Left-Right) Shawna Chenell, Health Services Manager for the Women & Children’s Unit at Aberdeen Hospital and Eight-year-old Dani MacInnis.

Steven Marenick, RN

Steven Marenick, RN, recently completed his Nurse Specialized in Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Care (NSWOCC) certification with support from the Aberdeen Health Foundation, bringing vital expertise back to Pictou County. Steven’s certification was made possible by the Edith Were Fraser Family Memorial Endowment, established in 2016 to support continuing education for nursing staff in Pictou County.

Wayne Vacheresse

Wayne Vacheresse received music therapy during his palliative care journey at Aberdeen Hospital following a diagnosis of ALS. With support from Music Therapist Kelsey MacDonald, Wayne created a recorded legacy project for his family, capturing his voice, stories, and memories. His wife Virginia says the recordings have become a lasting gift for their family.

Cathy Boswell

After a serious shoulder injury, Cathy Boswell received care from the Emergency Department, orthopedics, and physiotherapy teams at Aberdeen Hospital. She credits their skill and compassion with helping her regain full use of her arm. Grateful for the care she received, Cathy chose to give back with a donation to the Aberdeen Health Foundation.