HARD TIMES DO HAVE THEIR SILVER LININGS

HARD TIMES DO HAVE THEIR SILVER LININGS

No question, it’s been a tough year. People are tired and eager for life after COVID-19.

But hard times do have their silver linings. And we can’t help but notice deep respect for healthcare workers and hospitals shown in our community – well deserved acknowledgement.

The pandemic has united us all – though our circumstances differ and everyone’s struggle looks a bit different, we are one in facing great uncertainty and living through something for which there is no roadmap. And doing so with so much grace.

We’re not out of the woods yet, but there is hope in the air and if Nova Scotians have shown me anything, it’s that we can get through this together. From testing to vaccines, people across the province have done their part for the health of those around us.

The community rallied to support the QEII COVID-19 Response Fund – from local artists and creators raising funds, to a 12-year-old donor selling popcorn. Whether you rocked a Stay the Blazes Home t-shirt, reached out to your network, or straight-up donated, thank you for making a difference during a difficult time for our province. These funds directly touched care needs in our COVID-19 units and supported patients after they returned home.

And, COVID-19 aside, remarkable shifts are happening in our healthcare system, thanks to donors like you. Over the last year, we’ve delivered better mental health services, funded new cancer treatments and diagnostic imaging scans, and helped open brand new interventional radiology suites – for minimally-invasive procedures from head to toe. All of these milestones were reached during a global pandemic. That says something really special about the people in our community.

Thank you, sincerely, on behalf of patients from across Atlantic Canada and staff at the QEII, and the entire team at the QEII Foundation.

Hold strong, Nova Scotia. Better days are ahead of us. And, on a personal note, thanks to the Foundation team, Board and community of supporters for making my first year at the QEII Foundation one I’ll never forget.

Susan Mullin,
President & CEO,
QEII Foundation

ALMOST 1 MILLION TOTAL QEII VISITS

951,743

NOVA SCOTIA

6,390

NEW BRUNSWICK

5,284

PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND

926

NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR

2,862

OUTSIDE OF ATLANTIC CANADA

QEII Health Sciences Centre – As the largest adult health sciences centre in Atlantic Canada, the QEII is more than 10 buildings on two sites. It’s thousands of people delivering exceptional care, every day. From the operating room to the research lab, and everywhere in between, the most advanced care in our region is within the walls of the QEII. In addition to being the specialized care centre for heart health, cancer care, neurosurgery and organ transplantation, the QEII is the leading research centre and training facility for tomorrow’s healthcare professionals

QEII Health Sciences Centre Foundation – Transformed health. Transformed lives. This is our vision. For 25 years, the QEII Foundation has been advancing health care at the QEII by funding new technologies, medical research, innovation and professional education that contribute to life-changing moments experienced every day by patients and their loved ones.With incredible support from the community, we are transforming the QEII for Atlantic Canadians.

HARD TIMES DO HAVE THEIR SILVER LININGS

HARD TIMES DO HAVE THEIR SILVER LININGS

No question, it’s been a tough year. People are tired and eager for life after COVID-19.

ALMOST 1 MILLION TOTAL QEII VISITS

951,743

6,390

5,284

926

2,862

IMPACT

IMPACT

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

It’s been my pleasure to lead our board of directors over this past year, especially.

Lydia Bugden, QC

REMEMBERING DONALD SOBEY

DONALD SOBEY WAS AN HONORARY TRUSTEE. WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?

OUR YEAR. YOUR IMPACT.

THROUGH GENEROUS SUPPORT FROM OUR DONOR COMMUNITY, WE PROVIDED $9 MILLION TO THE QEII IN 2020-2021.

$9 million

$5.3 million

$2.7 million

$975,500

The QEII Health Sciences Centre

THANK YOU!

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