LTC Project News
the votes have been casted!
the long-term care facility has a name!
After consultation with the Public, the Board of Governors of The McCausland Hospital has chosen the name for the new Long-Term Care facility. It will be known as "Wilkes Terrace".
The Board of Governors announced the new facility's name on Friday, December 3rd, 2010 followin a month of public consultation with the residents of the catchment area.
"The Board felt the name should reflect an ode to the past (Birchwood Terrace) as well as a permanent memorial to Dr. Keith Wilkes", said Paul Paradis, CEO of The McCausland Hospital. More than 50 names were submitted during the public consultation. They reflected geographical, cultural and emotional suggestions.
Construction of the new Long-Term Care facility has been made possible through the support of the provincial government's Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation and the residents of the catchment area.
The majority of the exterior work at the newly named "Wilkes Terrace" is complete, with attention now focused on the extensive interior work required to complete the facility.
"Wilkes Terrace" official ribbon cutting ceremony will be held in the spring of 2011.
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FURNISH A ROOM CAMPAIGN RECEIVES $16,500 SPONSORSHIP DONATION FROM BMO BANK OF MONTREAL
On Wednesday, July 28th, 2010, on behalf of BMO Bank of Montreal, Manager Judy Salo presented a cheque for $16,500 to Danielle Boulianne, Board Chair for the McCausland Hospital for sponsorship of the Dining Room in the soon to be open Long-Term Care facility
MAY 19, 2010
Spadoni Motors Ltd. completes $25,000 pledge donation to the McCausland Hospital's Long-Term Care Project
Over the past seven years, Spadoni Motors Limited has supported the long-term care project through their $25,000 pledge commitment. Today, Spadoni Motors completed its commitment to the long-term care project by presenting a cheque to Paul Paradis, CEO of McCausland Hospital, and Rita McBride, Board of Governors. Pictured from left to right are Stan Spadoni, Bob Spadoni, Ruth Spadoni, Mike Spadoni, Rita McBride, Paul Paradis and Pat Spadoni.
Spadoni Motors has supported and sponsored many of our fundraising events, volunteered their time on committees as well as the $25,000 financial commitment. Who could forget the famous "Dunk a Spadoni" fundraiser?
What started as a business commitment has developed into a strong and long-standing philanthropic relationship said Susan Lubberdink, Co-ordinator of the Long-Term Care Project.
Since 1925, three generations of the Spadoni family have been selling and servicing GM cars to residents along the Northshore of Lake Superior.
As a community we have to ally together to support the long-term care facility. It's a benefit to the community and from an infrastructure perspective, it will provide complete comprehensive healthcare in a local setting. Our family can't imagine living anywhere else but here and it is because the community means so much to all of us that Spadoni Motors gives back, said Patrick Spadoni.
The McCausland Hospital is eagerly awaiting the completion of its new bright and spacious 22-Bed Long Term Care Facility. The project symbolizes the hospitals and provincial government's commitment to transforming and improving the delivery of healthcare in community.
The Long-Term Care Project launched the Furnish a Room Campaign in February and to date has raised over $43,000 of its targeted goal of $215,213. For more information about donating to the "Furnish a Room" campaign, please see additional information on this website or contact Susan Lubberdink at 807-825-3273, ext 134 for more details.
Please join us in shaping our catchment areas heath care future. With contributions from our community, you can help turn a room into a home for the residents.
November 2009
Long Term Care Project launches "Furnish a Room" Campaign.
Great news for our Hospital Family and catchment area as we witness every day the progression of the Long-Term Care Project construction. It has been a long road to get to this point and we are very fortunate to have a group of dedicated volunteers who have generously supported the project and have provided a significant donation to our capital campaign.
This November, the Long Term Care Project launched its "Furnish a Room" Campaign. The new campaign was initiated to raise $215,213 to provide the beds and furnishings for the facilities, resident rooms and public areas.
It is our hope, that through generous donations, we will be able to provide the furnishings in the various rooms and create a warm, comfortable environment for the residents. If you have any questions about the campaign, please contact Susan Lubberdink at Ext. 134 or at mccauslandhospital%23com|campaignoffice .
All donations are tax creditable and receipts will be issued. Charitable Registration #119244705 RR0001
Click HERE for the details of the "Furnish a Room" Campaign
April 2009
The McCausland Hospital's proposed Long-Term Care facility was recently re-tendered with minor modifications.
The tenders closed on Thursday, March 26th, 2009 with 6 bids. It is estimated that construction will commence in late June when the finalization of the project's funding falls into place.
February 2009
The John Andrews Foundation announces $25,000 donation to The McCausland Hospital's Long Term Care Project
Thanks to the John Andrews Foundation, The McCausland Hospital's Long-Term Care Project is the grateful recipient of a donation of $25,000.
The John Andrews Foundation, founded by the late John Andrews, provides grants in support of education, arts and culture, health care, youth programs and social welfare in Northwestern Ontario. Since 1996, the Foundation has committed to over $3,315,087.
Attending the presentation on behalf of the Board of Governors for the McCausland Hospital was Danielle Boulianne along with, from left to right directors of the John Andrews Foundation Alexander Paterson, Allan McKitrick and Dr. Donald Henderson.
January 2009
CAR CLUB KEEPS ON GIVING
The McCausland Hospital's Long Term Care Project received $2,000 from the 10th Annual Drag Fest.
Throughout the years, the Long-Term Care Project has been a grateful recipient of many generous donations from this successful local event.
A very special thank you goes out to all the Superior Classics Car Club volunteers, fans and racers for their support throughout the past years.
In amongst the Car Club Members are Wes Fenton (President of the Superior Car Club), presenting Danielle Boulianne (Vice-Chairperson of the McCausland Hospital Board of Directors), with the donation to the Long Term Care Project.
October 2008
In a joint announcement, The McCausland Hospital and the Townships of Terrace Bay and Schreiber wish to confirm their commitment to The McCausland Hospital Long Term Care Project.
On October 28th, the Chair of the Board of Governors of The McCausland Hospital, Mayors of both Townships, and staff met and discussed the status of the project and strategies for moving it forward.
McCausland Hospital Board Chair Ann Ray stated, "The McCausland Hospital continues to work with MPP Michael Gravelle and the Ministry of Health & Long Term Care to secure the additional funds necessary to begin construction of this project. The Board and Staff of The McCausland Hospital are strongly committed to ensuring the construction of a 22-bed Long Term Care wing to meet the needs of our catchment area."
"The importance of the Long Term Care Project to the residents of our towns cannot be overstated, from both health and economic perspectives. The Councils of both Townships have been supportive of this project since day one, and we want to go on record as continuing our support to keep it moving forward." commented Mayor Mike King of Terrace Bay.
The Long Term Care Project has been underway for eight years under the leadership of the Hospital Board and fully supported by the Councils of both Townships. To date, significant funding has been committed by the Province of Ontario, the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) and numerous individual and corporate donors.
To date, FedNor (Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario) has not allocated funds to the project and a previous grant application was not approved. The McCausland Hospital intends to resubmit a revised application to FedNor soon and both Townships have indicated their intention to actively support the application.
Recently the project was tendered and the bids received were in the neighbourhood of $492 per square foot. The Board determined this was excessive as a local institutional project (school) was constructed in 2007 for $255 per square foot. McCausland senior staff, in consultation with the Ministry of Health, is reworking the LTC project tender specifications in light of this information. The modified project will be re-tendered in early 2009 in the hope of more reasonable results in light of the new financial reality.
An open forum is planned in the near future to provide updated information to the public regarding the status and future direction for the McCausland Long Term Care Project.
For more information:
Paul Paradis
Chief Executive Officer
The McCausland Hospital
807-825-3273, ext 150
mccauslandhospital%23com|ceo
Mike King
Mayor
Township of Terrace Bay
807-825-3315
