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The Times Advocate, 2007-08-15, Page 22 Exeter Times–Advocate Wednesday, August 15, 2007 Hensall Co-op proud to donate to campaign Al TO THEsi•otig tirmet)RDE : OF Co-op donation —The $1.6 million fundraising campaign for South Huron Hospital is almost at the $1 million level with a recent $10,000 donation from the Hensall District Co-op. Fundraising now sits at $972,000. Pictured above from left are Chuck Erb of the campaign team, Hensall District Co-op CEO Earl Wagoner, and Bob Gehan and Bill Haskett of the campaign team. Physio equipment —Above, John Horn loosens up on the NuStep with physiotherapist Christa Degrace. Physio department keeping busy The South Huron Hospital Association Physiotherapy Department treated 4,000 patients in 2006. Physiotherapist Christa Degrace has been with SHHA for five years and has 10 years of experience. Doug Campbell, with over 10 years of expe- rience as a Physio Assistant, joined the team in October 2006 to replace the retiring Judy McLeod. Judy was a dedicated team member for more than 30 years. We provide exercises to improve function, movement and strength for patients: • who have just received hip or knee replacements; • require chest therapy; • suffer from neurological conditions or repetitive strain injuries; • have fractures; • other chronic ailments. Seeing the need in the community, SHHA recently converted four inpatient beds to offer four rehabilitation services. The rehabilitation beds are used to ensure community members who have had surgery in London or Stratford receive the necessary post-op medical attention and rehabilitation closer to home. Local health care important Hensall District Co-operative The Hensall District Co-operative (HDC) is entering its 70th year of operation. HDC is the largest independent agricultural co-operative in Ontario. This achievement is due to the participation and commit- ment of our 4,300 members. To be successful it is necessary to keep Contact us South Huron Hospital Foundation 24 Huron St.W. Exeter, Ont., NOM 1S2 235-2700, ext. 5133 shha.foundation@shha.on.ca Recognition Donors to the 2007 Campaign of $500 or more will be placed on a Capital Campaign Recognition plaque at the end of the campaign. The plaque will be placed in a highly visible area of the hospital. Donors will be listed as Contributor, Supporter, Friend, etc. $500 + Contributor $1,000 + Supporter $5,000 + Friend $10,000 + Builder $25,000 + Leader $50,000 + Benefactor $100,000 + Partner $250,000 + Visionary $500,000 + Founder ■ up to date with technology and needs of the community. HDC is proud to support the South Iluron Hospital Capital Campaign to purchase and imple- ment the new digital imaging sys- tem. With over 300 employees and families we recognize the impor- tance of health care `close to home.' The Little Hospital That Doesi\