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SCOUT Surgical Guidance System
Community Investment: $82,750 Dr. Sharon Chiu is one of only two physicians in Saint John who perform breast cancer surgeries. Dr. Chiu and her colleague, Dr. Mowatt, are deeply committed to providing timely diagnoses and life-saving care for breast cancer patients. However, to continue delivering the best possible treatment, they need our help in acquiring a SCOUT Surgical Guidance System for the Surgery Department. Without the SCOUT Surgical Guidance System, breast cancer surgeries rely on an outdated wire localization method developed in the 1970s. This process requires a radiologist to insert a hooked wire into the breast on the day of surgery to mark the tumor. It is painful, poses a risk of displacement, complicates scheduling, and can lead to the unnecessary removal of healthy tissue. The SCOUT Surgical Guidance system offers a modern, patient-friendly alternative. It uses a tiny radar-based reflector, smaller than a grain of rice, that is placed in the breast days or even weeks before surgery through a procedure similar to a simple injection. During surgery, the reflector sends a signal to a console, guiding the surgeon with unmatched precision to precisely target affected breast tissue within 1 mm. In 2024, Saint John recorded 312 biopsies and more than 170 breast cancer diagnoses. Investing in the SCOUT system will deliver significant benefits across our region, including:
The total community investment needed for the SCOUT Surgical Guidance System is $82,750. We hope you’ll agree with Dr. Chiu and our medical team that supporting SCOUT technology and women’s health is a meaningful investment in the well-being of our loved ones and our community. Donate today - your support can truly change lives. DONATE: Click here to donate to the SCOUT Surgical Guidance System |
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Convalescent Care Bed Project
SJHF Pledge: $9,000 St. Joseph's Hospital Foundation is proud to support the Convalescent Care Bed Project in partnership with Horizon, Outflow Ministry, and the Canada East Spine Centre. This initiative helps discharged patients experiencing homelessness return to the community, freeing up hospital resources and offering a safe haven for patients. Thank you for supporting SJHF and helping to transform lives and neighbourhoods. DONATE |
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End of Life Compassionate Care - Compassion Bed / “Cuddle Bed”
Need 3 – Total Cost $56,100 Compassion “Cuddle Beds” are larger than standard hospital beds, allowing loved ones to lay with a patient and share physical touch and comfort when it’s needed most. These beds are the gift of more precious moments together. Our goal is to have a Cuddle Bed available for each of our Geriatric Medicine Units. DONATE: Click the donate button and select Health and Aging Program Care & Comfort Campaign. |
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St. Josephs Health and Aging Program: iPads
Cost: $1000 x 5 = $5,000 We know that the support of family and friends is important during hospital stays and necessary for the healing process. The hospital community often follows strict infection control precautions, which, at times, will necessitate controlled or restricted in-person visits. Having iPads available on our five Health and Aging units will provide the next best thing to in-person visits when precautions are in place. The addition of iPads provides enhanced care, helping our patients stay connected with family while in the hospital. DONATE: Click the donate button and select Health & Aging Ipads. |
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St. Joseph's Leisure and Wellness Garden
In 2009, a piece of St. Joseph’s Hospital’s inner-city property was transformed from grassy hill and parking lot into a beautiful Wellness Garden. Fresh air, sunshine, flowers, and birds make the garden an oasis for patients, families, and staff. The garden brings smiles and renewed hope to those who need it - making it a special sanctuary for those who visit. Your donations to the Leisure and Wellness Garden help St. Joe's Foundation to maintain and augment this special oasis. DONATE: Click the donate button and select Health & Aging Ipads. |
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St. Joseph’s Eye Clinic (506-632-5565)
Wide Angle Camera, cost $170,000 St. Joe's Eye Clinic sees approximately 13,000 patients annually and has been using technology that captures a 40-degree field of the retina. Thanks to the generosity of our donors and community partners, the new wide angle camera will capture a 200 degree field, leading to the diagnosis of retinal disorders and ocular cancers that previously would have had a delayed diagnosis, or simply gone undetected. |
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Prostate Ultrasound with MRI Fusion
Cost - $200,000 We did it... together! St. Joseph's Prostate Clinic will be transforming the lives of men in our community with new prostate ultrasound equipment. The new prostate ultrasound with MRI fusion is less invasive, more precise, decreases the risk of infection, and can yield long-term cost savings. Enhanced imaging enables the detection of smaller and clinically significant prostate tumors at an earlier stage, resulting in better patient outcomes. With the addition of this technology, St. Joseph's Hospital will be able to provide significant benefits to the entire region. |
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Diagnostic Imaging
Cost - $114,000 x 2 Thank you to our generous community for supporting the purchase of new ultrasound technology for Medical Imaging at St. Joe's. With tremendous advancements in technology, the new ultrasound is faster, more detailed, and more precise. Whether you are an expecting mother, an elderly person with breathing problems, or a child with abdominal pains, ultrasound is a vital tool for your diagnosis and treatment. The gift of excellent health care is a gift like no other. St. Joe's Foundation is grateful to everyone who supported! |
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3D Mammography
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Ophthalmology Department - Ophthalmic Microscope
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Physiotherapy Department - The NuStep
Cost - $11,609.93 The NuStep is a cross trainer that provides a cardiovascular and strengthening workout from a seated position. Patients can be strapped in if needed. The NuStep is particularly beneficial to those who have poor balance, poor coordination, or difficulty maintaining a grip, such as someone who has suffered a stroke. The NuStep is available for both inpatients and outpatients. Thank you, generous donors, for funding this important item! |
Orthopaedic Surgery Program
In 2022 the Surgical Team identified the need to support an enhancement to the minimally invasive arthroscopy suite supporting the Joint Preservation and Reconstruction Program, which includes shoulder, foot and ankle, knee, elbow, hand, and wrist surgeries.
With funding for additional equipment, we welcomed a new physician, increased surgeries, and reduced wait times. Anyone who has experienced bone and joint pain realizes how time is crucial in relieving discomfort. Timely surgery can decrease pain and increase mobility and allow patients a return to normal activity and a healthier lifestyle.
Since its inception in 2021, over 1000 patients have had hip or knee replacement surgery at St. Joseph’s Hospital, cutting the wait list in half. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT, AND FOR HELPING OUR TEAM TO CONTINUE TO MEET THE NEEDS OF OUR PATIENTS!
THANK YOU!