Canada Post honours its commitment to support better futures for children with a recent $25,000 gift to Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital (OSMH). The donation will support the purchase of a new Panda Warmer for babies born at OSMH.
The Canada Post Community Foundation awards grants yearly to support children and youth. Since 2012, the Foundation has granted $14.8 million to more than 1,300 projects across Canada.
“Canada Post proudly supports community projects that make a difference in the lives of children and youth across the country. With help from our generous customers and employees, the Canada Post Community Foundation is creating a better future for young Canadians and strengthening the communities we serve,” says Doug Ettinger, President and Chief Executive Officer of Canada Post.
Panda Warmers are used for newborns in the delivery room and provide immediate thermal support to stabilize the baby’s temperature after birth. The new Panda Warmers have resuscitation units to put all the necessary intervention tools in one place. In case of an emergency, newborns in distress can be monitored consistently while receiving adjustable, immediate life-saving treatment.
Over 1,000 babies are born at OSMH, and as home to the Regional Women and Children program, it provides specialized care for high-risk pregnancies throughout the region.
The OSMH care team is thrilled to have the community’s support behind advancing care for so many families.
“We are incredibly grateful to the Canada Post Community Foundation for their generous grant,” says Laura Ferris, Program Director, Surgery and Regional Women & Children Services.
“This brings us closer to our goal of replacing critical end-of-life equipment in both our birthing unit and emergency department. This donation ensures that we can continue to provide the highest standard of care to our youngest and most vulnerable patients,” she said.
The hospital is in need of three Panda Warmers to replace outdated equipment. Two units will support twin set-ups in the birthing unit, while the third will replace the end-of-life equipment in the emergency department, ensuring that the hospital is fully equipped to deliver exceptional care to newborns in all scenarios.
To learn more about how you can make an impact for patients and their families at OSMH, please visit www.osmhfoundation.ca.