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UPCOMING EQUIPMENT PRIORITIES

HEMATOLOGY ANALYZER • FOR LABORATORY $250,000

A hematology analyzer rapidly analyzes blood specimens for a complete blood count (CBC) test. A CBC is the most
commonly ordered diagnostic test because it provides a ‘snapshot’ of the patient’s health, in just minutes. It is used
to help diagnose everything from infections to cancer, anemia, autoimmune disorders, dehydration, heart disease,
inflammation, and more.

It is used more than 100 times each day, running 24/7 and takes only 12 minutes for results to be released back to
the care team.

BLADDER SCANNER • FOR EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT/ICU $16,000

When a patient is unable to urinate, it can indicate many possible medical conditions such as a bladder infection,
a urinary tract infection (UTI), a bleed in the bladder, cancer, a neurological issue or many other possibilities. A
bladder scanner is a small, wand-like instrument that provides an assessment of the patient’s condition in minutes,
and avoids the need for a catheter. A dedicated bladder scanner for the ED / ICU will ensure that a patient in pain
can be provided with a diagnosis quickly and efficiently when time is of the essence.

ECG (ECHOCARDIOGRAM) MACHINE & IECG SOFTWARE • FOR DIAGNOSTICS $89,000

An ECG machine gives a quick “snapshot” of what is going on with a patient’s heart, at that particular moment. It is
a critical diagnostic tool that can instantly show if there is an irregular heartbeat, if the person’s electrolytes are
off, if that person has had a heart attack, or numerous other key diagnostics.

The current ECG machines are 11-years-old, and at the end of life, experiencing frequent breakdowns and repairs.
But more importantly, the technology has greatly changed in a decade, and new machines are faster, more
accurate and are able to load results digitally to a patient’s record as they are captured.

PATIENT BATHTUB • FOR 2N INPATIENT UNIT $38,000

Imagine you have limited mobility and you have to rely on sponge baths from the nursing team? Or you’re just too
weak physically to stand in a shower? It may seem like a little thing, but being able to have a cleansing, therapeutic
bath, after weeks or months in the hospital, greatly enhances patients’ comfort, sense of physical well-being and
promotes circulation/skin health for patients who are bed bound, mobility restricted or in poor physical condition.
The current tub is 45 years old, and can no longer be serviced if it breaks down.

Kathy Bald Murray Makin & Diane Chabot Robert Corcoran The Tonglen Foundation
Ken & Valerie Stief Nicholas Lougheed Robert Paradis Theresa Hartley
Kevin Haire Nicole & Martin Kraftscik Robert Stubbins & Margaret Cudahy Tim & Shelley Lesperance
Kevin Tigwell & Sylvia Westcott-Tigwell Parnell Psychology Stubbins Tom & Laraine Smith
Khalid Tahir Patricia Brooke RONA Store Support Centre Virginia Nihill
Larry & Janet Pattullo Patrick & Helen McNamara Russel & Patricia Fleming Virginia Skazin
Lesperance Service & Towing Paul A. Gravelle Sally Shirley Wild Wing Midland
Lois Lipton Paul Fahey Sammouna William & Norah Stoner
Lynn Morton Paul Farley Schott Gemtron Canada Corporation Woodland Beach Property Association
Malcolm Archibald Paul French Shaun Desroches
Margaret Faye Walker Penetang Knights of Columbus Shirley Craig $500-$999
Marie Lewis Peter & Cheryl Kizoff Shirley Funk 1217434 Ontario Limited
Marion McLeod Peter Koetsier Solly Family Dentistry A Passion For Fashion Inc.
Martine Celej Philip & Vivian Wright Splash Events & Floral Design Alannah Eberschlag
Meredith Keenan R. Helt Medicine Professional Corporation Stephen & Riina Makk Allan & Ilga Shakes
Michael & Jane Connolly Rachel Campaigne Steven & Sharon Ranson Amy Preston
Michael & Kathy Mihaichuk Ray & Mary Nason Stuart Bahen Andrea Rice
Midland Civitan Club ReMax Baywatch LTD. Brokerage Susan Newell Andrew & Karen Hachborn
Midland District Shrine Club Rick & Debbie Ashford Teresa Jancen Andrew David Petras
Midland Lions Club Robert & Corinne Green The Bradstreet Family Foundation Anila Mathai
Pablo Vio & Chloe Gataowski Robert & Sharon MacKinnon The Brumara Foundation Ann Bonneville
Jennifer Anaka & David Maitland Robert & Zabella Carson The Community Fundraiser Ann Herring
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