For years, the dedicated volunteers of The Ottawa Hospital Auxiliary have been a powerful force behind patient care. This year, that extraordinary commitment continues with a remarkable $1.35 million gift to help fund leading-edge equipment that will enhance care for patients across our hospital.
The Auxiliary will support several critical pieces of equipment to ensure patients and healthcare teams have access the tools they need to continue to deliver exceptional care today and into the future. While the equipment itself may not always be visible to patients and families, its impact is felt everyday across our hospital.
Supporting better care for patients
Every piece of innovative technology and advanced medical equipment has the potential to change a life. It could be your neighbour who is rushed to our Emergency Department in need of critical care or a friend undergoing a complex procedure. It could even be a newborn grandchild arriving weeks earlier than expected and in need of specialized care in their first days of life.
When those moments happen, patients and their families count on healthcare teams to have access to the best possible tools and technology. The equipment supported through the Auxiliary will help care teams across The Ottawa Hospital deliver safer, more responsive, and more personalized care.
Advanced patient monitors will help clinicians detect changes in a patient’s condition sooner, specialized neonatal incubators will support vulnerable newborns as they grow and develop, and new airway management technology will help healthcare teams respond quickly during critical moments when every second counts.
Thanks to investments like this, people across the National Capital Region can access world-class care close to home, when they need it most.
Impact powered by our community
The Auxiliary’s gift is a result of thousands of acts of generosity from volunteers, patients, families, staff, and community members who support fundraising efforts throughout the year. From gift shop purchases to volunteer-led initiatives, every contribution helps advance patient care and bring vital equipment to our hospital.
“We are so pleased to be part of the hospital community, and we are focused on continuing to make a positive difference in the lives of TOH patients.”
— Tracy Murphy, Vice-President of the Board of Directors, The Ottawa Hospital Auxiliary
“The Auxiliary volunteers, staff, and members choose to be involved with the organization because we believe strongly that our work makes a difference in the lives of patients and families,” said Tracy Murphy, Vice-President of the Board of Directors, The Ottawa Hospital Auxiliary. “We see the tangible results of our efforts, and this profoundly impacts everyone connected to the Auxiliary. We are so pleased to be part of the hospital community, and we are focused on continuing to make a positive difference in the lives of TOH patients.”
Learn more about the Auxiliary’s impact here.
