Gifts in Action

With the support of individuals, families, businesses and service clubs, the Foundation is able to invest in urgently needed medical equipment, important capital projects, and education initiatives. 

Our Giving Report for 2023/24

Donors in our community are transforming care, now and for generations to come.

Improving Patient Care & Outcomes

Ensuring access to leading-edge diagnostic technology and bedside medical tools for better, safer faster care. This includes the new, 100% donor-funded CT Scanner and MRI. Donors are also funding state-of-the-art IV pumps and bedside equipment, enabling life-saving care, and linking vital information to care providers in the moment.

Growing Services & Spaces

Responding to rapid population growth, we are growing our critical care capacity and modernizing our community’s Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit. Enhanced and expanded emergency facilities will better meet the community’s needs and provide greater care in areas such as mental health emergencies. Our ICU provides specialized care for patients with acute, life-threatening illnesses or injury and requires a larger, modern department to care for our patients with complex conditions. 

Transforming the Patient Experience

With donor support, the Ross Team is better equipped to deliver timely, expert care in the moment and for all life’s milestones. With the newest clinical information technology, we are connecting real time test results and historical patient information, making it available to every care provider – and to you – when and where it’s needed.

Donors are supporting these projects through their generous response to the Foundation’s spring and holiday appeals. With the help of Medical Chief of Staff Dr. Bharat Chawla and Foundation volunteer Rosemary Joudrie, who kindly shared their expertise and experience in letters delivered throughout Kawartha Lakes, $375,000 was raised. That’s exceptional caring! 

We are also grateful for the continued support of the City of Kawartha Lakes Council which granted $1.2 million to ensure our hospital keeps pace and meets the needs of our rapidly growing population.

As we mark 35 years, we’d like to thank our colleagues at the Ross, donors, and our community who support exceptional care, and the business leaders and service organizations who champion their hospital and impact patient care through their events and promotions.

To those who volunteer on our Board of Directors, Committees and the Campaign, our sincere thanks for sharing your time and talent.

Together, we are ensuring excellent health care for everyone in our community long into the future.
WE ARE THE ROSS.

You're the Silver Lining

We sincerely thank all of our donors for their gifts that will enhance patient care at the Ross, now and into the future. Your commitment is truly appreciated by all.

If you are interested in learning more about the equipment needs of Ross Memorial Hospital and how you may be able to help, please contact the Foundation office at 705-328-6146.