Community Update
Making it Easier for Patients
Raising Funds for New CT
Scanner at the Top of our List Visiting Clinics is a Priority
Beginning this week, a number of Outpatient Clinics at the Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance –
Stratford General Hospital are operating in a new space.
In total, 14 different clinics are now located on the first floor of the West Building, instead of
being scattered throughout the hospital. This move means that patients will need to use the new
West Building Entrance, accessed from West Gore St., versus the Main Lobby Entrance.
“Relocating most of our outpatient clinics to the first floor of the West Building allows us to
improve flow and use of our resources,” says Anne Campbell, Vice President Partnerships & Patient
Experience. “This is more than just cosmetic; we are providing a smooth and streamlined outpatient
experience for our patients.”
Design of the area, using the existing building’s footprint, included detailed planning among
staff, physicians, volunteers, patients, family caregivers and administration.
“The goal of the planning team involved enhancing patient privacy, improving patient and staff
experience and fostering team-based collaboration,” adds Campbell.
Patients coming to Stratford General Hospital for the following outpatient appointments between
7:30 am and 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, should enter through the West Building Entrance.
Each year our hospital performs some 11,700 CT Scans.
Allergy
EMG
Orthopedic Clinic
Antenatal
Hand Therapy
Pediatric Diabetes
Bone Density
Internal Medicine
Pulmonary Function Test
Cardiorespiratory
Laboratory
Stress Test
Diabetes Education
LRCC Cancer Clinic
Stroke Prevention Clinic
Clinic
MRI
Yag Laser
Echocardiogram
Nuclear Medicine
Upon entering the West Building patients will register at the newly relocated Patient Registration
which is right inside the door.
At 10 years old, our CT Scanner is rapidly aging. It spends an increasing amount of time
“down” for maintenance and replacement parts are becoming impossible to find—a serious
concern in emergency situations. And while the MRI can substitute in some instances, the
CT Scanner is often the best choice for imaging bone, soft tissue and blood vessels at the
same time. For some types of cancer imaging, chest examinations for issues like pulmonary
embolism and acute stroke imaging, the CT Scanner is our “go to” technology.
New CT Scanners are faster, more accurate and safer than scanners from just 10 years
ago, with 40-70% less radiation—an important feature for patients who require multiple CT
Scans.
“A CT Scanner is a standard—we couldn’t function without it. If it is down we
go on stroke bypass---to London. There is a narrow window of 4-5 hours to find the
clot causing the stroke. I think our most important piece of equipment is the CT
since it solves the most problems…it is our workhorse and our best diagnostic tool,”
says Dr. Keith Sparrow, Radiologist & SGH Foundation Board Member.
“Just how important is Medical Imaging? To me, working without it would be like
wearing a blindfold…Imaging is perhaps the most powerful tool we have to help
diagnose and detect numerous diseases and conditions,” says Dr. Laurel Moore, Chief of
Medical Staff.
Staff and volunteers involved in the planning of the West Building Outpatient Clinics pose in front of the new
Patient Registration area. L to R: Catherine Shackleton, Project Assistant; Michelle Carter, Project Manager; Brittany
Fugard, Patient Registration Clerk; Carrie Mills, Manager Patient Registration; Melanie Sabino, Project Manager;
Anne Campbell, Vice President Partnerships & Patient Experience; Claire Trachsel, Patient Registration Clerk & Kay
Mailloux, Patient Registration Volunteer.
Comfort and Care
Chemo comfort bags will have a tremendous
impact on patients who have chemotherapy at
SGH site. A special thank you to the caring team
of Lisa Metivier, Sandy McCann, Raven Petrie (all
pictured) and Keara Flood who received support
from local businesses, the IODE and individuals
to fill the bags with blankets, books, lotion, tea,
magazines, valentine heart cards from children
and other items all focused on making the
chemo visit a better experience. Raven shared the
importance of the comfort bags and knowing you
have support...she has been battling cancer for 7
years. Some 50 bags were donated. Thank you
ever so much!
“Not What I Expected” Art Show We all have a role in reducing the stigma of mental illness...and
ensuring access to support! We can never say thank you enough to the artists, Factory 163 and supporters of the
recent art exhibit and sale “Not What I Expected”. The $1,949 raised through this event is specifically directed to
providing resources and books for women with post-partum mood disorders. Thank you for making an impact in
our patients care! L to R: SGHF ED Andrea Page, Amanda Braun and Nancy Marenger. Absent: Elysia Cucksey, Lisa
Lambertus, Ariana Poch, Rachel Rector, Jacqueline Reid and Amanda Stoffels.
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Celebrating 120 Years As part of the celebration of the 120th Anniversary of Women’s Institutes, local
members of the Federated Women’s Institutes of Ontario visited the hospital with gifts for the children in our care. The
special packages include a book, a stuffed animal toy, and a small blanket! Representing the local WI’s are L to R: Elm
Grove WI, President Louise Monteith, Elaine Thomson, Irene Merkel and Margaret Hislop; St. Paul’s WI President
Marlene Gibson, Roberta Dundas, Maxine Kernick and Grace Gibb. Congratulations and thank you for 120 years of
working together for family, home, community and country!
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HPHA Volunteer Services Cheryl Hunt, Volunteers of SGH Cheryl Elgie, Diana McDonald, Kathleen Needles Sales
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