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Foundation Operational Updates: COVID-19

Foundation Operational Updates: COVID-19

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Foundation Operational Updates: COVID-19

Foundation Operational Updates: COVID-19

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Foundation Operational Updates: COVID-19

We know concerns about staying healthy and safe are top-of-mind for all of us. We are grateful for the expertise and diligence of our Lakeridge Health team, right here, close to home. If you are able, please support our Hospitals now. 

Below you will find updates on our foundation office operations, and fundraising events, in addition to information from our Hospitals on COVID-19.

Please note: while we work to keep these pages updated, we highly recommend you visit Lakeridge Health's COVID-19 updates page for the latest information on the coronavirus in the Durham Region. 

In times like these, we see the importance of having medical experts and technological advances right here, in Oshawa and Whitby. 

Our Hospitals need us now more than ever.

Please, consider donating today. Support health care for our community now.

If you would like to make a donation by phone please call (905) 433-4339

Hospital Office Temporary Closure

In light of current COVID-19 news, we will temporarily close our Oshawa and Whitby Hospital office locations. We will still be operating out of our office at 382 Simcoe St. North Oshawa. Should you have any questions or would like to make a donation, contact us at: (905) 433-4339 or foundation@lh.ca

Reliable COVID-19 News

If you have concerns about COVID-19 we invite you to re-share this web page with reliable, local coronavirus updates, directly from Lakeridge Health.

Reducing your risk of COVID-19

Here are some simple things we can all do to reduce our risk of contacting communicable diseases like COVID-19. Leslie Motz, RN and VP Clinical Service & Chief Nursing Executive from Lakeridge Health explains.

Watch now.

Lakeridge Health Foundation Events

NightShift

After much discussion with Lakeridge Health Hospital leadership and our colleagues in infection prevention and control, we are postponing our upcoming NightShift event until Fall 2020.

Thank you for your understanding as we navigate and respond to various scenarios as the COVID-19 path reveals itself.

In the months ahead, we look forward to sharing more information on our upcoming NightShift challenge and how your support will continue to provide the very best health care, close to home.

Should you have any questions or would like to make a NightShift donation, contact us at: (905) 433-4339foundation@lh.ca or www.yournightshift.ca

Third-Party Events

Third-party events will be encouraged to post-pone their events and work with the Foundation to find alternative options and scenarios.

If you have any questions about third-party events, please contact Helen Knelsen at (905) 433-4339 ext. 3417, hknelsen@lh.ca 


Lakeridge Health Foundation Raffle

Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Raptors

For those that have purchased tickets for our Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Raptors raffle draw that the next draw will still take place on Thursday, March 19.

PLEASE NOTE:

In the event that the suspended games for the remainder of the season for both the Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Raptors end up being cancelled, the winners of the draws will be issued a certificate to redeem for a pair of GOLD tickets in the 2020-2021 Season with the game to be mutually agreed upon between our donor of our raffle prizes, and the winner.

If you have any questions, please contact Helen Knelsen at (905) 433-4339 ext. 3417, hknelsen@lh.ca

 

Remember, our Hospitals need us now more than ever.

Please, consider donating today. Support health care for our community now.

If you would like to make a donation by phone please call (905) 433-4339