The care that happens within the walls of Quinte Health Care Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital (QHC PECMH) changes lives, thanks to your support.

We love sharing stories of our successes and the support we receive from our donors because it inspires us every day.

However, we must also acknowledge that our work is never finished. The Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation (PECMHF) requires continued support to fund over $374,000 in priority medical equipment needed now at QHC PECMH.

PECMHF is still working to fulfill our equipment list for 2021/22. Some of which include:

Ultrasound machine - $184,930. This diagnostic equipment will be used on thousands of patients every year at QHC PECMH. Ultrasound imaging uses high-frequency sound waves to create an image of the inside of your body.

Point of Care (POC) Piccolo - $20,378.00. The Piccolo chemistry analyzer is designed to provide accurate blood results from a small sample of whole blood quickly and reliably. This equipment allows physicians and the medical staff to accurately achieve real-time, lab-quality diagnostic results within minutes rather than hours.

Point of Care Blood Analyzer - $10,189. This portable blood analyzer can test and diagnose early signs of heart attack.

Defibrillator for Endoscopy Department - $18,148. A defibrillator is vital in the resuscitation of a patient suffering from cardiac arrest. Defibrillators are devices that restore a normal heartbeat by sending an electric pulse or shock to the heart.

Mammography workstation - $13,246. Mammography is important for accurately diagnosing breast cancer and reducing mortality rates. Mammographers use this high-quality workstation to review images before transferring them to the Radiologist for their diagnostic interpretation (report).

Automated Endoscope Reprocessors (AER) - $50,945. AER’s clean and provide high level disinfection to the gastroscopes and colonoscopes used in the Endoscopy Department.

Bariatric Stretchers – $11,970 each. Specialized equipment such as bariatric stretchers, support safe patient handling and reduces risk of staff injury.

Without a doubt, your generosity shows that our community is committed to ensuring our County hospital has the equipment it needs to take care of our residents, our visitors, our family and friends.

Great care relies on dedicated staff who are equipped with the right tools.

Approximately 40,000 patient visitors pass through the hospital’s doors annually. Our health care professionals treat almost 20,000 patients in the Emergency Department alone. Close to 850 people are admitted annually for inpatient care, many for acute medical situations like pneumonia and heart attacks.

Medical equipment is expensive and has a short lifespan of five to 10 years. This is why support from donors is so important.

If our caregivers didn’t have access to this equipment at QHC PECMH, patients would have to travel to other health care facilities to receive care.

As we approach the season of giving, the PECMH Foundation is grateful to the multitude of donors, volunteers, and community members who tirelessly support us in our mission to advance health care for the patients of the hospital and the people of Prince Edward County. We ask you to watch for our holiday appeal letter dropping in mid-November that requests your support for equipment this year.

Your support powers our care. Every dollar counts. Yesterday. Today. Tomorrow. We are partnering with you to ensure the future of health care is bright at QHC PECMH. Your generosity ensures our County hospital remains a special place in our community, and our loved ones receive the exceptional care they deserve.

For information about our hospital, or to make a donation call 613 476 1008 ext. 4502, or visit the Foundation’s website at www.pecmhf.ca.