DRDH Foundation Introduces New Winter Event
The Deep River & District Foundation is excited to launch a new winter event in partnership with the Town of Deep River. Designed to enhance the annual Tree Lighting and Holiday Parade, Dip to Donate Polar Plunge promises to be a fun-filled, family oriented experience.
Healthcare Heroes: ER Department RN Alesia
Congratulations to Emergency Department RN Alesia for making someone's time at Deep River & District Health a little brighter. Read what this grateful person had to say about their experience and remember how lucky we are to have such a dedicated staff at DRDH.
New Faces, New Spaces
The Deep River & District Health Foundation has some new faces to introduce, not to mention a new office space.
Healthcare Heroes: Paramedics, ER Staff, and Drs. Sage & Ourahma
Congratulations to paramedics, ER staff, and to Doctors Ourahma and Sage who were recently nominated together as DRDH Healthcare Heroes!
22nd Annual Deep River & District Health Foundation Golf Tournament Raises $26,000 for Closer To Home Campaign
The Deep River & District Health Foundation is thrilled to announce that its 22nd Annual Golf Tournament has successfully raised over $26,000 for the Closer To Home campaign. The event, held at the picturesque Deep River Golf Course, was a resounding success thanks to the generous support of key sponsors and participants.
Circle of Giving Buys New Outdoor Furniture
Thanks to generous support from our Circle of Giving members, plus staff fundraising, DRDH has been able to purchase new furniture for three of its outdoor spaces!
Jan's Valu-Mart Supports Closer To Home In July
Thanks to Jan's Valu-Mart for supporting the Closer To Home campaign in July by accepting donations at the cash register and hosting a BBQ.
Healthcare Heroes: DRDH Medical Team Members
Congratulations to Sue, Megan, Alyssa, Mike, and Jayme who were recently nominated together as DRDH Healthcare Heroes!
New Donor Wall In DRDH Lobby
Last week we held a special celebration for the individuals, families, and organizations who are displayed on our new donor wall.
Run For Home 2024 Success
We are thrilled to share the outstanding success of the Run For Home fundraising event held on Saturday, June 22. This year, the event raised approximately $42,000 for the Closer To Home campaign, which aims to help furnish and equip the new 96-bed long-term care home on the Deep River & District Health campus.
DRDH Begins Construction on New Long-Term Care Home
Following a rigorous tendering process, DRDH was pleased to award the contract to build the new 71,000 square foot, 2 story, 96-bed Long-Term Care Home to Frecon Construction Limited. Site preparation is already underway, with further onsite activities and excavation ramping up in the coming weeks. Construction for the new home is planned to take just over 2 years, with residents anticipated to move in as early as 2027.
Cahoon's Pharmasave Supports Closer To Home
Thank you Pharmasave-Cahoon's Pharmacy for sponsoring Run For Home this Saturday! They are supporting the Runner Zone, which will allow us to provide snacks and water to our hundreds of anticipated participants.
Deep River Legion Donates $4,000 For Long-Term Care Equipment
This contribution help to purchase a Maxi Sky 2 Ceiling Lift for our new 96-bed Long-Term Care Home at the Deep River & District Health campus.
K&T Trucking Sponsors Apple iPad 10th Gen Prize In Run For Home Pledge Contest
The pledge competition prize for Run For Home 2024 is a 10th Gen Apple iPad, plus a secondary prize of the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite eReader. These prizes were generously sponsored by K&T Trucking.
BMO Bank Of Montreal Sponsorship
Thanks to BMO Bank of Montreal for sponsoring Run For Home 2024 with a $1,000.00 donation! BMO is our DJ & Music sponsor for the event.
Donation Story: Alistair and Margaret
With the help of people like Alistair and Margaret, the Closer To Home campaign has now reached 60.0% completion; just shy of $1,500,000 raised to date. Thank you for the support… we are truly grateful!
Black Bears Hockey Club Donates $27,500
Thanks to the Black Bears Charity Hockey Club for another generous year of support! Their highly successful tournament this year raised $27,500 for DRDH which will fund multiple new IV pumps for use across the health campus.
WCCT Sponsors Two 2024 Foundation Events
WCCT has sponsored not one but TWO events this year, for a combined donation of $10,000.
Healthcare Hero: Bill Bishop
Congratulations to dedicated volunteer Bill Bishop for his recent nomination as a Healthcare Hero at DRDH!
Healthcare Heroes: Trinity & Liz
Congratulations to Trinity and Liz who were recently nominated as DRDH Healthcare Heroes!
2nd Success WCCT Bonspiel & Pancake Breakfast
Thanks to everyone who participated in our 2024 WCCT Bonspiel and the Pancake Breakfast fundraiser last week.
Closer To Home Reaches 50% Milestone With $150,000 Gift
Today we passed the 50% milestone for Closer To Home thanks to a very generous $150,000 anonymous donation received this week.
Healthcare Heroes: Michelle and Dr. Justin Godbout
Congratulations to intake triage nurse Michelle and Dr. Justin Godbout for their recent nomination as Healthcare Heroes by a grateful patient! Here's what the patient said:
