Roseway Hospital Foundation reaches digital x-ray fundraising milestone

A major contribution of $100,000 from the Roseway Hospital Auxiliary has propelled the Roseway Hospital Foundation to its fundraising goal of $450,000 toward the purchase of a new digital radiography unit for Roseway Hospital in Sandy Point, Shelburne County.

For the Roseway Hospital Foundation, the work to get a new x-ray has provided an up-close and impressive view of how a small community can step up and dig deep for a good cause, it says.

“To raise this amount of money in the short span of a year is a remarkable achievement for our small community, especially during a time when we were all in the middle of a global pandemic,” says Norman Wallet, chair of the Roseway Hospital Foundation. “The Roseway

Auxiliary has always been a dynamic force in supporting our hospital, and they deserve our gratitude and congratulations on their generous gift.”

Barb HendersonTownsend, president of the Roseway Auxiliary, says the small group of volunteers was excited to be able to contribute to such a worthwhile fundraising campaign.

“We know staff and patients are so appreciative of having the best medical equipment available,” says Henderson-Townsend. “The auxiliary is always open to finding new ways to support our hospital and our partners with the Roseway Hospital Foundation.”

Along with the major gift from the auxiliary, the foundation reached its goal thanks to an outpouring of support from municipal units, individuals, local businesses and organizations. As far as Wallet and the foundation are concerned, small donations have been just as meaningful and welcome as large ones.

“People were eager to help in any way they could which has been truly inspiring,” Wallet says. “For example, early in our campaign the Nova Scotia Seafood Alliance really helped us get our message out to the community, which helped launch our fundraising efforts. Thank you to everyone who contributed.”

Radiologist Dr. Michelle Ong says the staff is looking forward to the new equipment.

“We are excited to have the privilege of replacing our old equipment with new x-ray equipment that has the latest technology on the market,” Dr. Ong says. “This will have a significant benefit to the patient from the improved image quality with less radiation dose. We are grateful to the Roseway Hospital Foundation, Roseway

Hospital Auxiliary and to all the donors that have made it possible.”

There is still plenty of planning and details to be worked out before the new digital x-ray equipment can be purchased and installed, but Roseway Hospital site leader Jodi Ybarra is encouraged by the progress of the project.

“We know having the most modern equipment available not only helps our staff provide the best care for our patients, it also helps us recruit and retain health care providers,” says Ybarra. “I want to join the community in extending thanks and appreciation to the Roseway Hospital Foundation and Auxiliary for their commitment to quality health care in Shelburne County.”

Digital radiography is a state-of-the-art form of x-ray imaging, which produces a digital image instantly on a computer.

“To raise this amount of money in the short span of a year is a remarkable achievement for our small community, especially during a time when we were all in the middle of a global pandemic.” Norman Wallet Roseway Hospital Foundation chair