March 17, 2016
Hospital staff and the Edmonton Zone simulation team showed off their skills for visitors at the third Mix 107.9 annual radiothon at Fort Saskatchewan Community Hospital. Here, Clinical Nurse Educator Deana Bueley, left, works alongside her colleague, Operating Room Manager Jody Napora. The radio station partnered with the Fort Saskatchewan Community Hospital Foundation this year to raise funds for a Practice Readiness Centre to allow for more onsite simulation training.
Story by Kerri Robins; photo courtesy of Fort Saskatchewan Community Hospital Foundation
FORT SASKATCHEWAN — The foyer of the Fort Saskatchewan Community Hospital became a beehive of activity as the Fort Saskatchewan Community Hospital Foundation recently hosted its third annual radiothon — a partnership with Mix 107.9 radio that beamed in more than $12,300.
With a cumulative total of more than $61,900 for the last three years, this year’s proceeds will help build and equip a new Practice Readiness Centre for simulation training at the hospital. The March 10 event also served as the kick-off of a new $750,000 campaign to run for the next three years.
Throughout the day, five families shared their healthcare stories.
“It was an exciting day and I’m thrilled to be a part of this,” says foundation Chair Christine Sheasgreen.
“Our donors and community share our vision of supporting our hospital with the resources they need to provide the best possible patient care available − and the new training centre fits that vision.”
Dr Laslo Torok-Both, Site Medical Director, says he agrees with Sheasgreen and adds: “The best way for our staff to respond calmly in emergency situations is to be well-trained so they feel confident providing the best possible diagnosis and treatment outcomes.
“We’re grateful for the foundation support for this training centre that not only helps us keep current in our medical knowledge, but will ultimately benefit our patients.”
A grateful Sheasgreen praised her community for its enthusiastic participation: “We’re especially thankful for the sponsorship of Denham Dodge and FortSaskOnline for their generous donations. I’m already looking forward to next year.”
For more information, please visit fschf.ca
