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Our Auxiliary

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Since 1947, the Winchester District Memorial Hospital Auxiliary has provided services for patients and the community. A founding partner of WDMH, the Auxiliary consists entirely of volunteers with the unified goal of supporting high-quality patient care. Our motto is ‘Helping patients, staff and visitors’.

 

 

Meet Our Executive

Co-Chairs: Elinor Jordan and Louise Arsenault
Treasurer: Karen Graham
Secretary: Carol Dawley

Directors:
Bev Beck
Marion Carkner
Lynn Dillabough
Joan Farlinger
Marie-Claire Ivanski

The Executive sets policy and engages in many activities to support the hospital to improve patient care or to raise funds for capital equipment. These activities include:

  • In Memoriam Fund
  • The Gift Shoppe
  • Social/ Special events
  • Fundraising
  • Plus many other services!

Shop ‘til You Drop

The Auxiliary Gift Shoppe is located in the lobby near the main entrance of the hospital. The Shoppe offers a wide range of gifts, clothing, and sundries. All proceeds are used to purchase hospital equipment. Gift certificates are available. To confirm Gift Shoppe hours, please call 613-774-2422 ext. 6336.

Making a Difference

Over the past six decades, the Auxiliary has purchased dozens of pieces of equipment to support patient care. Some examples include:

  • Wireless IV pumps
  • Ultrasound equipment
  • Lab equipment
  • Vital Signs monitors
  • Colonoscope
  • Defibrillator and Monitor
  • Anaesthetic machines
  • Electric beds
  • Patient lifts
  • Examination tables
  • Portable x-ray equipment