KAWARTHA LAKES-The Ross Memorial Hospital (RMH)Foundation in Lindsay says the government does not fund the purchase of life-saving medical equipment and now more than ever they are relying on the community for urgent COVID needs and Electrocardiogram equipment.
“The Ross Team is grateful for your support. In fact, they couldn’t provide exceptional care without it. With no government funding to purchase life-saving medical equipment and
technology, the Ross Memorial Hospital has always depended on the generosity of its donor community.” said the Foundation in a press release.
Dr. Jeremy Jones’ is leading the charge as the hospital launches the 2020 Spring Appeal. Dr. Jones has penned a letter seeking donor support for the Heroes at Heart Appeal. The letter will be delivered throughout the City of Kawartha Lakes in the coming weeks.
“From my years working at the Ross Memorial Hospital, I know the need to acquire and replace vital medical equipment is constant,” said Dr. Jeremy Jones, RMH General Internist. “The need is even greater at this difficult time to give our patients the care they require.”
In March the hospital launched the Heroes at Heart Fund to support the COVID-19 response at Ross Memorial Hospital. In addition to the need for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as masks, gowns and gloves that is in short supply during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ross urgently needs new technology including electrocardiography machines. Doctors need seven new electrocardiography machines (ECGs). The cost is $155,000 to replace.
“The sooner we see a patient’s ECG results, the faster we can diagnose the issue and begin to treat it … heart attacks and arrhythmia, even problems that aren’t heart-related, like lung disease and kidney failure,” said Dr. Jones. “This is vital information for patients of all ages. ECG machines help us save lives.”
“We’ve been so touched by the outpouring of emotional support in recent weeks,” said Erin Coons, RMH Foundation CEO. “We hope people will watch for Dr. Jones’ letter in the mail, and extend their support for the Ross Team with a donation during these difficult times. Donors are heroes at heart.”
