Omemee Swans support community health with MRI donation

June 1, 2023 - The Omemee Swans know that there are many ways to support your community. That’s why funds raised through their events support charities, organizations and causes that benefit those living in and around Omemee — and those that help everyone in the Kawartha Lakes.

During their ’Season of Giving Back’ the Swans have been making donations to support children and education projects, food security efforts, women’s safety, and community gardens. 

On May 31, Jill Cockerell, Kathy Woodbeck and Joyce VandenBroek of the Omemee Swans visited Ross Memorial Hospital to present a $1,000 gift to help fund the community’s new, leading edge MRI that arrived at the Hospital on Monday. This advanced technology replaces the 12-year-old MRI that was also funded 100% by donors.

“The Omemee Swans came together only two short years ago, and already they’re having a visible impact on their community and beyond,” said Erin Coons, RMH Foundation CEO. “It is only with the generosity of kind people like the members of the Omemee Swans that we can equip our Hospital with the best medical equipment and life-saving technology. We’re incredibly grateful.”

Magnetic Resonance Imaging helps physicians confidently diagnose disease and injury in the brain, spine, joints, breasts and organs. It’s a vital tool for detecting herniated or bulging disks, arthritic changes, and cancer. More than 500 patient exams are scanned at the Ross every month.

PHOTO:  Erin Coons, Joyce VandenBroek, Jill Cockerell and Kathy Woodbeck stand in Ross Memorial's MRI room with the community's new MRI which was delivered May 29th and will be installed and commissioned through the month of June.