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THE PORT PERRY STAR TUESDAY, MAY 9, 1995 - 9 Gala opening of Stephen B. Roman Wing, May 12/ 95 From Page 7 year, our hospital has not been without full accredita- tion, granted after each inspection, for two or three year periods. The most recent was received in 1994 for a three year period. This record resulted in Community Memorial being listed amongst the 330 best Canadian hospitals in "Great Canadian Hospitals," an article that appeared in the October 1992 issue of Chatelaine. As Connie Jamieson, Director of Human Resources has said, "At Community Memorial, quality is not an option, itis the expectation." During the late 1970s, with increased emphasis being placed on out-patient and emergency care in hospitals, the shortage of space in our facility was becoming acute. Fortunately, the site at Paxton Street was large enough to accommodate the building of an addition. Once again, plans were set in motion to make a good hospital even better. THE MATTHEW B. DYMOND WING UCH to the disappointment of Scugog resi- dents, the expansion allowed for no new beds. Following Ministry of Health guidelines, it was to increase the size of the Physiotherapy, Emergency Surgery, Day Surgery and Recovery depart- ments. It would also provide much needed storage room in the basement, and enlargement of the Pharmacy and Laboratory. The second floor would include a library, a conference room and a teaching area for staffeducation. the front runners in medical techniques. THE STEPHEN B. ROMAN WING ITH the opening of the Dymond Wing, a growing number of community people soon had hospital activities increased in almost every department. By 1986, the hospital was running not far from capacity. Once again, internal renovations and changes were made to provide a short-term solution. At the same time, an alert Board of Directors took the first steps in the long process of obtaining permission to build yet anoth- er wing onto Community Memorial. The following years (1986 - 1993) were filled with discussions and negotiations by the board, and alternating periods of jubilation and disappointment by the public. These years are fresh in the minds of Scugog people, and although recorded in the history book, need not be belaboured here. Without qualms, a campaign for funds was initiated, and received philosophi- 1 » A EE ------ Sd ] i . rns Fa Joint Project of Scugog Co nnnity ™N | and the Ministry of Health } ede 455. EMERGENCY/AMBULATORY Cape EXPANSION | 3 - Ee ; oe i STEPHEN & pOMan WING Ol p - og Go &. , wns aw fre i ROTARY CLUB of PORT PERRY Er Mayo Sd oo Lomounty Memons Wospdat §$10.000> { TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS i Arifest 93 Jerry Taylor (right) building fund chairman, with members of the Roman family, from left, Thomas Mudd, David Roman, Angela Mudd and Mrs. Betty Roman accept cheque from Rotarians Earle Mayes and Al Bertrand. cally by a generous populace. When the family of Stephen B. Roman decided to contribute $500,000 as a memorial to the successful entrepreneur who had started his yp ------------ True to form, the Scugog people puton their thinking caps toorgan- izeinnovative fundraising , Activities. The fk event to kick | Teme Wie 4 Canadian career as a farm hand on Scugog Island, it was decided to name the new wing after him. At the Official Openingon May 12,1995, the people of Scugog will have a chance to view our "state-of-the-art" facility, the renovations, the modern equipment, and meet the efficient and caring staff and Board of Directors. There is no doubt that they will experience the same warm feelings of pride and satisfaction that were exhibit- ed by the crowds who came to view Community Memorial ical technology in these final years of the twentieth cen- tury inflame the imagination. The opportunity to contin- ue the proud tradition of Community Memorial Hospital will most certainly be grasped by present and future gen- erations so that we too may be viewed by our children's children and grandchildren as the pioneers of our time. Stitches in Time, a hard-cover book, with more than 200 pages and over 200 photographs, can be purchased for $32.10 (including G.S.T.) at the Hospital Gift Shop, at the Port Perry Star, Many Colours book store, and Books Galore and More. All proceeds from the sale of the book off the cam- paign was the arrival of the T.V.crew and staff from the Ontario Lottery Corporation, tobroadcast the popular "Wintario Draw" from the auditori- [#88 'um of the Port § Perry High ry School. 1 oa The new | wing was o cially opened ondJune 15, 1984. It was appropriately named the Matthew B. Dymond Wing to honor the Scugog physician who was also Ontario's Minister of Health from 1959 - 1969, and who had been called the architect of Ontario's Health Insurance system. Dr. Matthew B. Dymond and his wife arrived in Port Perry on May 2, 1942 and still reside in our township. His life and contribution during more than fifty years include war service in the RCAMC, attending theill in the whole township, and serving as an elected member of the Ontario legislature (1995 - 1975). Dr. Dymond's memo- ries of these years areincluded in the appropriate chapter. Howard Hall and Board Chairman Kent Farndale in the official sod turning. BEHIND THE SCENES Ointroduce readers to the present staff, and make everyone aware of the organization and working of all the available services, we have glanced behind the scene at our hospital. This chapter contains the proud statements of the Chief Executive Officer, Chair of the Board of Directors, Chief Nursing Officer, Department Managers, and Unit Managers. They introduce the reader to the present staff. The Manager of the Community Memorial Hospital Foundation tells of its establishment and role as the fun- draising arm of our hospital. She tells of successful cam- paigns, and of the generous donors who, through the years, have made it possible for our hospital to be among fi- Amanda Keeler joins Betty Roman, Mayor Hospital: 1.on Lilla Street, January 7, 1953; 2.on Paxton Street, April 20,1969; 3.the Matthew B. Dymond Wing, June 15, 1984. TO CLOSE OMMUNITY Memorial Hospital was and remains the only public hospital in Scugog Township. The name tellsit all - about the past and about the pres- ent. It portrays the vision and values of the first pioneers, to bring together all the com- munity, to provide the best available medical care to the populace. It tells of the pro- blems they faced together, and how they solved them. Through the years, as tradi- tional methods of patient care were constantly challenged and changed, subsequent hospital boards digested each, and continued the stea- dy course to carryon the tra- dition, and keep abreast with the times. Stitches in Time - The Growth of Community Memorial Hospital has woven into its story the living memories and anecdotes related by the people whose storyitreallyis. The opening of the Stephen B. Roman Wingisthelast chapter of this book, but itis certainly not the final chapt- erin the ongoing story of Community Memorial Hospital. The rapid advances in med- go to Community Memorial Hospital. It is with tremendous pride that on behalf of the the Township of Scugog | we extend congratulations to residents, service clubs, businesses and members of the hospital staff, board of governors and foundations for their contribution of time, energy and resources in helping to make the _ Stephen B. Rogpan Wing a reality. ~ Community Memorial Hospital plays an important role in the health care of our residents and this expansion will further strengthen the hospital, ensuring quality health care service for the community for many years to come. As we celebrate the official opening of the Stephen B. Roman Wing we can all be proud of the efforts and benefits of this tremendous achievement. SCUGOG TOWNSHIP COUNCIL - MAY 1995 Mayor Ken Gadsden Councillor Ward 3 Regional Councillor Joyce Kelly Councillor Ward 4 Councillor Ward 1 Karen Puckrin Councillor Ward 5 Ward 2 Councillor currently vacant Howard Hall Marilyn Pearce Doug Moffatt - a St ee li er hh nsf lt i smi lis lh la le a pe el ee Sr pg i a Ce ia a BB i ly 6 Ly ll a a: