Lorne Community Hospital launched its 2018 Annual Appeal with the theme \u2018Together we can build a healthier community.\u2019<\/p>\n
Your support assisted us to touch the lives of hundreds of people each year \u2013 people who maybe facing an urgent health need, a devastating disease, experiencing the joy of raising children, or sadly, saying goodbye.<\/p>\n
For the 2018 appeal, the hospital\u2019s clinical staff identified two needs; one need with immediate impact (equipment and facilities fund), and one need with long-term impact (active community fund).<\/p>\n
The hospital is very pleased to report that more than $150,000 was raised to support our two funds, allowing the hospital to provide great care for our community, a purpose that continues to drive our commitment and passion.<\/p>\n
Two hundred and sixty five people contributed to the appeal and without doubt the most significant contribution again came from the Lorne Op Shop. The support for the Op Shop, the work of its volunteers and the choices made by its
\nExecutive team over many years, allows them to continue to fund so many of our major and minor projects. The LCH
\nboard of management and staff cannot thank the Lorne Op Shop enough for their generous donations.<\/p>\n
Equipment and Facilities Fund<\/strong> \u201cThis life saving piece of equipment is used on a daily basis and our recently updated machine has provided more functions, allowing us to closely monitor our critically ill patients. The nursing staff cannot thank you enough for your kind donations\u201d, LCH nurse Jane Wilkeson said.<\/p>\n A number of other smaller items were also purchased for the urgent care unit.<\/p>\n
\nWith a generous $55,000 funds donated to this area, the hospital was able to purchase a portable resus monitor, to enable rapid reporting in critical conditions. This piece of equipment is vital in the care of critically ill patients. It allows our staff to continually monitor patient\u2019s vital signs and cardiac rhythm, whilst stabilising them for transfer.<\/p>\n