About Us
Our Mission
The mission of the Foundation is to raise funds for equipment to sustain the exceptional services offered at the Deep River and District Hospital.
Thanks to the generosity of this region, the Foundation has provided tremendous support for the Deep River and District Hospital since it's inception in 2002.
Our Vision
Friends inspiring friends to provide the support necessary to assist the Deep River and District Hospital in maintaining its strength as an innovative rural hospital delivering an exceptional healthcare experience to those it serves.
Board of Directors
The Deep River and District Hospital Foundation is a registered charity comprised of volunteers, a Board of Directors, and an Executive Director. Our staff and Board are looking forward to working together to help ensure a healthy future for our community.
Our Board Members:
Leo Buckley, Chair
Tina Shorter, Co-Vice Chair
Brock Sanderson, Co-Vice Chair
Janna Hotson (CEO, DRDH)
William Willard (CFO, DRDH)
Cathy Fisher
James Gibson
Suping Shi
Wayne Inch
John Walden
David Balla-Boudreau
Community Members:
Bill Kupfernschmidt
Andy Archer
Debbi Grills
Diane Lemire
John Hilborn
Executive Director:
Chris Doucette
Play a leadership role in the health of your community
The Deep River and District Hospital Foundation is accepting applications for the Board of Directors.
The Foundation Board provides oversight, leadership, direction and support for the important task of raising and stewarding funds to help provide excellent patient/resident care in the Deep River and District Hospital.
Supported by our Executive Director, Board members participate directly in fundraising and governance activities. To complement existing skills on the Board, your background including fundraising, finance, social marketing, governance, and a strong appreciation of the Hospital’s role in our community will be an asset. Having strong professional and personal ties within the DRDH catchment area of Stonecliffe to Petawawa is also desirable. Previous experience as a member of a board or in a senior leadership role will be an asset.
How to contact us with your interest in becoming a Director:
Send an email to Chris Doucette: chris.doucette@drdh.org
or call Chris: 613-584-3333 ext 7140
Previous Successes
A few of our recent capital purchases include:
Evolve Specialty Mattress for Palliative Care: $2,470
Telemetry (Heart Monitoring) Equipment: $71,000
Physio Upright Bicycle: $4,600
Pediatric Immobilizer: $5,000
Capital Life Extension Repairs to Mobile X-Ray: $10,000
Defibrillator: $20,000
Mobile X-Ray Machine: $91,700
Ultrasound Machine: $162,879
Mammography Equipment: $41,849
Wheelchairs: $6,794
Lab Hemotology Unit: $28,530
Cardiac Monitor Upgrade: $84,250
Stryker Beds: $18,812
Portable Ultrasound: $40,756
Hematology Analyzer Lab: $57,888
... and much more!
