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The Independent, Canadian Statesman Weekender, Bowmanville, Saturday, June 18,1994 7 We're Better T@li s ll be hearing a lot of this slogan over the coming months. And you'll be seeing a lot of Alvin, the new kid in town. Alvin and his faithful companion Diggs are messengers from Memorial Hospital - Éowmanville. They're here to tell everyone about the We 8 re Better Together fundraising campaign. and comfortable during and after an operation. It works like a large hairdryer, blowing warm air through perforations in a disposable, full- body cover. In the picture, you'll see some equipment that looks like a stereo set. In fact, this is a video» gastmsoope used to examine examine the esophagus, stomach and duodenum for ulcers, cancers and causes of bleeding. This scope is equipped with a video camera that projects a magnified picture onto a screen during the procedure. The camera has the capacity to fast freeze and take still photos. It can also be equipped to take videos of the entire procedure. Other scopes are needed as well. The tally for the operating room is $50,000. In our second picture, Diggs is standing in front of a large piece of equipment in the lab. This is a ... biochemistry. analÿze^ it . has amazing capabilities, and al- - <r'/i / Our goal is $250,000 to buy special equipment for the surgery, surgery, laboratory, and cardiology areas at the hospital. Wflf does the hospital need this money? You've probably heard lots of stories about what is happening to hospitals, and how the amount of funding to hospitals from government is shrinking. The bad news is that the stories are true. It's even more important now for us to find ways to raise additional revenue so we can maintain the very best level of care available for you and your family, friends and neighbours. The news is that we're committed to working with the community to be able to offer new services and keep our technology technology current. In February another surgeon joined our medical staff. With Dr. Hardy on board, we can perform more procedures and treat more people. Alvin and Diggs are demonstrating some of the equipment needed for the surgery area. You've probably seen a stretcher before, but you may not be familiar with a warming devisee» A warming device is used to keep a patient warm .»rv - I most ewer^eii© entering the hospital will benefit from its services. The unit performs all basic chemistry tests, analyzing analyzing from one to 23 different tests on a sample from one person. Its advanced capabilities will shorten waiting times for patients and staff because because tests are processed more quickly. . The cost of the new biochemistry analyzer analyzer is $175,000. In our third picture, Alvin is in the cardiology cardiology department where he's trying out an ECS machine. This equipment supplies supplies a permanent tracing of the electrical activity of the heart. The tracing can indicate any interruption of normal activity activity due to muscle damage of the heart caused by a heart attack. It can also show abnormal electrical activity caused by irregular electrical impulses where a patient may need a pacemaker. We are presently doing about 350 ECG tracings per month. Cardiology area equipment needs total $25,000» Your donation is very important, and EVERY contribution makes a positive impact on the lives of people in your community. Please join us in demonstrating how We*re Better Together,, □ YES, I believe We're Better Together □ I enclose my cheque made out to the Memorial Hospital Foundation, Bowmanville, for: □ $35 ' □ $50 □ $75 □ $125 □ $200 □ I prefer to contribute $ T " Wi'refcttK OGETHER! Name Address Apt. No, Town Province Postal Code Telephone: Home Business ease return this coupon to: liberty St., Bowmanville Ont., L1C L1S2N4 «iiit «««ft « i i t i • «tit.