Episode 43: Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation: Community, Collaboration, & Radio Day 2024
A thriving community starts with a strong foundation. Money in, Money Out. The support is great, the need is greater, & until no patient needs them, the Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation (CBRHF) will not rest. Aiming to eliminate barriers to health care in Unama'ki-Cape Breton, The Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation (CBRHF) is a registered charity responsible for raising funds to help strengthen health care on the Island - a cause near and dear to our hearts here at The Morning Meeting. In this special episode, we are joined by CBRHF Manager of Philanthropy, Caitlyn MacDonald, & Stephanie O'Neill (RN), Director of Emergency Services, Ambulatory Care, Spiritual Care (Eastern Zone, NSHA), who share about the importance of collaboration, reciprocity, & the impact initiatives & events have on community health and wellness. One of those initiatives, the Foundation's largest of the year, is RADIO DAY. The 17th annual Radio Day, presented in partnership by Hot 101.9 and New Country 103.5, will take place on Thursday, October 10, 2024, from 6am-6pm. Over the past 17 years, with the help of our incredible community, Radio Day has raised more than $11 MILLION for health care in Cape Breton. This year, the Foundation is asking for our community’s support in purchasing four portable ultrasound machines for the Cape Breton Regional Hospital (CBRH). Medical experts estimate that these new machines will impact more than 6,000 patients annually. From trauma patients arriving to the emergency room, intensive care patients needing life-saving medications, to cardiac patients presenting with unidentified heart complications, and more, portable ultrasound machines allow health care experts to make faster decisions and to provide more precise treatments. Essentially, these machines provide time in situations where every second matters. While the CBRH has a dedicated ultrasound department, portable ultrasounds are needed for unscheduled point-of-care imaging. Currently, the CBRH only has two older models of this machine and requires more to meet the demand of our hospital and its patients. By supporting Radio Day 2024, you can directly and positively impact thousands of patients in our community, including our friends, families, and neighbours, when they need it most. LEARN MORE AND DONATE HERE. Website: cbrhfoundation.ca Phone: 902-567-7752 Email: foundation.cb@nshealth.ca "Give where you live, because you care" This Season of The Morning Meeting Podcast with Sarah and Jess is sponsored by Sampson McPhee Lawyers. Looking to do some estate planning? Wanting to make informed choices now for your family's future? Contact Associate Lawyer - Kelly O'Brien. PHONE: 902-563-5906 E-MAIL: kobrien@sampsonmcphee.com Connect with us: The Morning Meeting Podcast with Sarah and Jess Social: @themorningmeetingpodcast Email: themorningmeetingpodcast@gmail.com YouTube: @themorningmeetingpodcast
