Louise Marshall Hospital

Name :

Louise Marshall Hospital

Address  :

630 Dublin Street

Town  :

Mount Forest

State  :

Ontario

Country  :

CANADA

Post Code:

N0G 2L3

Phone  :

519 323 3333 ext. 2750

Fax  :

519 323 3741

Web URL  :

Louise Marshall Hospital
Specialization
  • Daibetes, Endocrinology
  • General Surgeon
  • Obestetrician/Gynecologist
  • Oncologist
Facilities


History

In 1989 the administrator of the Louise Marshall Hospital Terrance Stoughton suggested incorporating a hospital foundation in order to assist the hospital in attaining its equipment and other capital projects and research funding He Dr Dorothy Hall and Paul Grant forged an application for incorporation The Mount Forest Louise Marshall Hospital Foundation officially came into being on March 13 1990

The Foundations key responsibilities include receiving and maintaining adequate funds to assist with capital projects for the Louise Marshall Hospital Also it encourages and assists the hospital to undertake medical research

Over the years the directors of the Foundation Board have included individuals from North Wellington committed to quality health care in the community They have brought to the Board their time and expertise

The Foundation depends entirely on the generous support of Mount Forest and area residents This generosity has helped to establish of the hospitals Oncology Unit the purchase of new diagnostic imaging equipment and operating room equipment

The Oncology unit was dedicated in June 2005 An echocardiogram used in the diagnostic imaging department was purchased in the summer of 2009 and through the help of Health Care Heroes Radiothon operating room equipment is being purchased late in 2009 and into 2010

The Foundation is an instrumental arm of the Louise Marshall Hospital

Purpose amp Values
The Mount Forest Louise Marshall Hospital Foundation supports the mission and values of North Wellington Health Care

Mission Vision amp Values
We are a dynamic organization that is dedicated to quality and passionate about
improving the health status of our community

Our collective energy and commitment
will build a centre of excellence in rural health

Every day
we will each contribute toward
creating a friendly and positive place
to work and receive care

We Value
initiative collaboration creativity fairness and compassion
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