The Winchester District Memorial Hospital Auxiliary has provided services for patients and the community since 1947. A founding partner of the Winchester District Memorial Hospital, the Auxiliary consists entirely of volunteers with the unified goal of supporting high quality patient care.
The Winchester auxiliary is a member of The Hospital Auxiliaries of Ontario who's mission statement is to "provide educational opportunities, encourage partnerships and support health care volunteers. As role models, we promote flexibility and relevance."
Auxiliary Executive
The 2012/2013 Auxiliary Executive is made up of the following members:
President: Marion Carkner
Vice-President: Bill McSheffrey
Second Vice-President: Nancy Farley-Holmes
Treasurer: Karen Graham
Secretary: Janice Hyndman
Director: Lorna Anderson-Smith
Director: Kim Link
Director: Brenda Begg
Director: Elinor Jordan
Director: Shirley Pulfer
Director: Ruth Shearing
The Auxiliary Board sets policy and engages in many activities to support the hospital to either improve patient care or raise funds for capital equipment through:
In Memorium Fund HELPP lottery
Purchasing Committee Gift Shoppe
Communications Social/ Special events
Fund raising
The Auxiliary Gift Shoppe is located on the first floor near the main entrance. The Shoppe offers a wide range of gifts, clothing, and sundries; all proceeds from the Shoppe are used for equipment purchase.
The GIFT SHOPPE hours are:
| Weekdays: |
10:00 am - 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
| Weekends: |
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
Examples of equipment purchased by Auxiliary funds are
- Mammography equipment
- Ultrasound equipment
- Lab equipment
- Vital Signs monitors
- Colonoscope
- Defibrillator and Monitor
- Anaesthetic machines
- Electric beds
- Patient lifts
- Examination tables
WE NEED YOU.......
The Auxiliary is always looking for and welcoming new members.
The WDMH auxiliary has recently become incorporated and volunteers are encouraged to join.
ANNUAL Membership fees are $5.00 per year . This allows volunteers voting privileges.
ASSOCIATE members do not pay a fee and are not be entitled to vote.
STUDENT members do not pay a fee and are not entitled to vote.
By joining you benefit from:
- Meeting new people
- Learning new skills
- Gaining valuable experience
- Helping others in your community
Meetings are held on the second Thursday of the month from September to June. Please contact Alan Archer, Chief Liaison Officer - Volunteer Services at aarcher@wdmh.on.ca or call 613 774 2422 ext. 6323 for further information.