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A BLUEPRINT TO SAVE LIVES
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GIVE YOUR BRAIN A WORKOUT 9 RIGHT PLACE, WRONG TIME
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SITTING DISEASE: THE NEW SMOKING? 14 INSPIRED COMMITMENT
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WELL-BEING, WELL-READ 52 LIFE LESSONS 54 Please give at stmichaelsfoundation.com/inspire 3.
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IN THIS EDITION, WE SHARE WITH YOU OUR VISION FOR THE FUTURE. Fall 2014 brings the third issue of our Urban Angel magazine – and more exciting news about what’s happening at St. Michael’s. With our Inspire 2018 campaign, there are major advances on the horizon, and you’ll discover them here. You’ll also meet the people – dedicated volunteers and generous friends – who are helping to create (and shape) our future. As well as building critical new facilities for patient care, our campaign will fund important education and research initiatives. One key priority is establishing a number of Chairs, which are funds that enable new research and attract the best people. Donors who support Chairs have the satisfaction of knowing they are helping clinician-scientists find new treatments and therapies. Chair-holders, for their part, now have the resources and the protected time to engage in potentially ground-breaking investigative work, which can improve the practice of health care, and ultimately YOUR health. In advancing research, education and improving our facilities, Inspire 2018 will transform our hospital and ensure that you, your family and your community continue to enjoy the best care for years to come. As always, the Urban Angel contains the features that you’ve told us you enjoy – recipes, new book reviews, exercises for the body and mind, a compelling story of great patient care and the latest news about the hospital. We hope you’ll enjoy it. Let us know what you think. And please, consider joining us in building the future at St. Michael’s – the blueprint is ready for us to become the premier critical care hospital in Canada. With best wishes,
John Barford Donor, Director – SMH Foundation Board and Inspire 2018 Campaign Cabinet Member
Muhammad Mamdani, PharmD, MA, MPH Robert and Dorothy Pitts Chair in Integrated Clinical Research Director, Applied Health Research Centre, St. Michael’s Hospital
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GOODBYE TO OUR DEAR FRIENDS
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ecently, St. Michael’s lost three very good friends. It was with great sadness on May 1, 2014, that St. Michael’s mourned the loss of Patrick (Pat) J. Keenan, (shown with his wife Barbara), one of our best friends and most generous benefactors. His affiliation with the hospital spanned nearly 30 years, and included important roles as hospital board chair, dedicated volunteer and advocate, philanthropist and friend. The Keenans’ generous support created the Keenan Research Centre, which has enabled St. Michael’s to become a leading player in the world of medical research. We remember Pat gratefully and will continue to honour his legacy.
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ugust 17, 2014 saw the passing of G. Kingsley “King” Ward, (shown with his wife Adele and grandchildren), a supporter, donor and friend of this hospital for 30 years. As a volunteer he served for 16 years on the Foundation’s board of directors – 10 as treasurer, as a member of the Foundation’s Governors’ Council, as a cabinet member for two capital campaigns and as chair of the Sister Gaudet/Dr. Gordon Ross Scholarship Committee. As donors, King and his wife Adele provided funding for various areas of the hospital. The foundation remembers this good friend, who will be greatly missed.
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n September 17, 2014, St. Michael’s said goodbye to one of our most extraordinary ambassadors and volunteers. Hartland “Hart” MacDougall was a tireless advocate and helped shape St. Michael’s for more than 40 years. He was the Founding Chair of the Board of Directors for the St. Michael’s Foundation and then a Director, serving for 18 years. More recently, he founded and chaired the Foundation’s Governors’ Council, spearheading a group of former board members who remained committed to helping St. Michael’s. Hart MacDougall truly exemplified volunteerism at its best. We remember him fondly and remain very grateful for his efforts on behalf of this hospital over so many years.
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ur goal is to have the best medical leaders at St. Michael’s. To accomplish that, we need to support the work they do. Chairs provide the protected time and resources needed to focus investigative research and find new therapies in treatments. They act like a magnet for excellence. St. Michael’s is thrilled to have established two new Chairs this year which will push forward our expertise in inner city health and research infrastructure – the Chair in Intersectoral Solutions to Urban Health Problems, held by Dr. Patricia O’Campo, and the Dorothy M. Pitts Chair in Integrated Clinical Research, held by Dr. Muhammad Mamdani.
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outed as the #1 website about Toronto news and culture with 5.8 million page views a month, BlogTO ranked St. Michael’s among THE BEST OF THE BUNCH in a recent opinion poll on hospitals in Toronto. So when you need health care, you know you’re in good hands at St. Michael’s.
NO BUTTS ABOUT IT: DR. PRAHBAT JHA RECEIVES W.H.O. WORLD NO TOBACCO DAY AWARD
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obacco kills nearly SIX million people each year, but Dr. Prabhat Jha is hoping to change that. Dr. Jha, head of the Centre for Global Health Research at St. Michael’s Hospital and one of the world’s leading researchers in tobacco control, has received the World Health Organization’s (WHO) World No Tobacco Day award for 2014. Every year, WHO recognizes individuals or organizations for their accomplishments in the area of tobacco control. Dr. Jha’s award was for the region of the Americas in recognition of his pioneering research.
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“No one would expect a professional athlete to compete without effective coaching,” said Dr. Teodor Grantcharov, a minimally invasive surgeon at St. Michael’s. “And I’ve always been a bit jealous of that because as surgeons we are on our own, we are responsible for our own performance improvement.”
The device, which records everything in an operating room – from a video feed of the surgical procedure, to conversations among health care workers, to the patient’s heart rate and blood pressure and even the room temperature – allows surgeons to identify their errors and proactively minimize mistakes.
So he decided to do something about it. Using the same technology that’s often used to investigate plane or train accidents, Dr. Grantcharov spearheaded a project to use a “black box” in a St. Michael’s operating room.
Its implementation this past summer marked another first for St. Michael’s and Dr. Grantcharov is jealous no more!
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“We make sure to move our bodies every day, whether it’s hitting the gym, attending a yoga class or going for a walk. But DON’T FORGET your brain NEEDS A WORKOUT AS WELL,” says Dr. Tom Schweizer, a neuroscientist at St. Michael’s.
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“Whether you’re trying to get your brain back in shape or you want to maintain its strength into the future, it’s easy to stimulate your brain and push the boundaries of your mind,” he adds. “Training the brain with mazes and puzzles exercises your memory and enhances mental flexibility. This helps improve concentration and focus and can even speed up reaction time.
Complex puzzles and mazes require the ability to plan, anticipate and adapt to changes – constantly challenging your mind and improving your ability to make decisions.”
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On a beautiful summer evening in 2009, Allison Freeman, then 25, had just finished her first day at a new job. Dusk was falling as she waited for the streetcar at Queen and University to take her to her boyfriend’s new Leslieville home. It was her first time taking the route, and she was texting him about their planned celebratory dinner that evening. As they messaged back and forth, she leaned against a steel utility pole. And then,
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“I heard a deafening crash,” she said. “A crash of metal and glass, and when I turned my head in the direction of the noise, everything went black.”
The crash spiraling towards her was a stolen SUV colliding with two cars travelling in the opposite direction. The stolen SUV, and its two occupants on the run from police, had been speeding along Queen Street, narrowly missing many pedestrians and cars, before plowing through the University Avenue intersection at high speed.
“When I regained consciousness, I had this immense feeling of being trapped. I realized I was pinned between two objects,” she said. “Although I didn’t know what my injuries were – I couldn’t even pinpoint where I was hurting – I knew I was really, really hurt and quite possibly dying.” Little did she know how close to dying she was. The pole she had absent-mindedly leaned up against only minutes before had saved her life. 12.
The mash of cars that flew at Allison directly hit the pole beside her, the force of the collision causing the cars to wrap around it. Allison, perfectly aligned with the pole, was almost entirely protected from the direct crash. The force of the impact, however, caused the pole to buckle towards Allison, pinning her against a traffic signal light box.
The jaws of life freed her from the wreckage. When she woke up again, she was in an ambulance. “We’ll be there in 30 seconds, you’re going to be OK – we’re going to St. Mike’s,” were the words she’ll never forget. She has flashes of arriving at the Emergency: caregivers around her, machinery, clothes being cut off, doctors ordering tests. “I couldn’t muster up cohesive thoughts, but I do distinctly remember thinking ‘Thank God I’m here at St. Mike’s,’” she said. Allison had skull fractures on both sides of her head and severe brain trauma. The pole also caused extensive internal damage to her right side – six broken ribs, lung contusions, a lacerated liver and damage to her kidneys. When her condition finally stabilized, she moved from St. Michael’s trauma and neurosurgery intensive care unit to a general ward. Allison remembers her deep unease not knowing if she would be the same person as before. Then, one morning, she felt a distinct drooping on the left side of her face. She asked her father, who was with her, whether her face looked different and he immediately called in a doctor. Within 24 hours, the numbness spread to the right side, as she lost all nerve control in her face. As a result of the brain swelling, the nerves became “pinched,” causing complete facial paralysis and leaving her expressionless. She could now only barely move her mouth.
“It got so bad that I couldn’t blink or shut my eyes on my own,” Allison said. “My family had to come in at night to put gel in my eyes and close my eyelids for me so I could sleep. This felt like the lowest of the low to me – losing my ability to communicate through my face. And we had no idea if nerve function would ever return.” After a long six weeks, the nerves began to regain their function, but it wasn’t until a year later that Allison felt her face was fully back to normal. Her road to recovery has been long, including neurocognitive disturbances such as a fuzzy memory, migraine and damage to her ears. But, she’s quick to comment on the “miracle of all miracles” – that she’s here to tell the story, without a single outward scar.
After her experience, Allison realizes the importance of the Inspire 2018 campaign for St. Michael’s: “the new Patient Care Tower and expanded emergency are so important – both as resources for our city and lifelines for people when they need it. You don’t know when you’re going to need a hospital like St. Mike’s, but it is critically important that we continue to invest in these world-class institutions, so that they are here to save us when we do.” Since the accident, Allison has gone on to complete her MBA at Columbia University and marry her boyfriend, Mike, in 2012.
“When something like this happens, you’re just vulnerable and broken – physically and mentally. My family was beside themselves. All you can do is hope you are in the best place – and I really felt that St. Mike’s was the best place. I knew I was being offered the best care in the world – in terms of science and medicine, but also in terms of the people and the compassionate care.”
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SITTING DISEASE: THE NEW SMOKING? Today the average Canadian adult spends 75% of waking time sitting or reclining. Sitting is linked with obesity and metabolic disease, a cluster of conditions including high blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat and high cholesterol. But it’s the total amount of time you sit that’s the problem, even if you get regular exercise. St. Michael’s cardiologist Dr. Beth Abramson, director of the Cardiac Prevention Centre & Women’s Cardiovascular Health and author of Heart Health for Canadians, notes “We spend our days exercising our brains at our desk, and our thumbs on our smartphones – we all need to get up and exercise our bodies. A little prevention can go a long way.”
SO HERE ARE SOME ST. MICHAEL’S TIPS FOR GETTING OFF YOUR DUFF!
STAND UP WHEN YOU’RE ON THE PHONE OR DURING A WORK MEETING.
AT THE MALL, PARK AWAY FROM THE ENTRANCE AND WALK.
WHEN YOU GET UP FOR A GLASS OF WATER, ADD EXTRA DISTANCE BY SAYING HI TO A CO-WORKER OR NEIGHBOUR.
TAKE THE STAIRS, NOT THE ESCALATOR OR ELEVATOR.
INSTEAD OF EMAILING SOMEONE, WALK OVER AND HAVE A CHAT.
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CAMPAIGN CABINET
A blueprint to end These great volunteers have joined the Inspire 2018 team at St. Michael’s.
homelessness. These visionary volunteers are helping us advance toward our goal of building Canada’s premier critical care hospital.
“Life would have been very different if not for St. Mike’s.” – Micky, patient
On any given night in Toronto, over 5,000 people are homeless. St. Michael’s Hospital is an international leader in the care of homeless people. Founded to serve the poor, St. Michael’s continues to care for the disadvantaged. With unique expertise and compassion. With new and innovative programs. But there is more to be done. The Urban Angel Fund for Homeless People: let’s bring that number to zero. How? The Fund will establish a “health-solutions incubator” to test new approaches to help homeless people regain their lives. And their dignity. They deserve no less.
THANK YOU FOR AND SUPPORT! Under the leadership of Chief YOUR of Psychiatry Dr. DEDICATION Vicky Stergiopoulos, the Fund will support an ongoing series of groundbreaking new programs, leveraging the existing expertise at St. Michael’s. Lloyd Barbara, John Barford, Geoff Belsher, Gregory Belton, William Etherington, Anthony R. Graham, Robert Howard, Jane Humphreys, Step by step, idea by idea, we will solve the issue of homelessness in Toronto. Patricia Lace, Gerald T. McCaughey, Lisa Melchior, L. Alayne Metrick, William Morneau, Michael Norris, Thomas C. O’Neill, ThisDr. is an donation of $10 million and we invite to join usRichard in the program. Timothy R. Price, Orianonymous Rotstein, Helen Sinclair, Daniel F. Sullivan, Benitayou Warmbold, Waugh, Darryl White To find out more, visit our web site.
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We live in an age and place where life, for most of us, is good. But sometimes things can go wrong very quickly. Then you, a family member or a friend would need the kind of sophisticated and intensive care that St. Michael’s is uniquely able to provide. As a critical care hospital, we save lives every day – helping people who have suffered trauma, heart attacks, aneurysms, strokes and other life-threatening conditions. Now we need your help to complete Inspire 2018, our current campaign, which will give us the tools to become the premier critical care hospital in Canada.
MESSAGE FROM ST. MICHAEL’S HOSPITAL PRESIDENT & CEO What is critical care? It’s an urgent health threat that must be treated within the hour in order to save a life. We’re a recognized leader in this specialized and demanding form of medicine. We have deliberately invested in the top experts, who work in highly integrated, cross-functional teams using state-of-the-art equipment. St. Michael’s is a system leader in quality improvement, changing things big and small to make a difference for our patients. We have created numerous partnerships, to extend our reach and complement our services. And, with the completion of the Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, comprised of the Keenan Research Centre and the Li Ka Shing International Healthcare Education Centre, we have established ourselves as a top-level research and education centre. Now, with your help, we will transform patient care at St. Michael’s with a new patient care tower, a twice-as-large Emergency and other crucial renovations. We’ll have new hybrid ORs for the most accurate surgeries possible, new, larger intensive care spaces, and all patient rooms in the tower will be private, to improve comfort, create space for families and aid infection control. Every day I hear the helicopter coming in to land on our roof, carrying someone whose life hangs in the balance. We do great work now, but with your help, we will do even better for these patients, saving even more lives. Please, support Inspire 2018 so we can become Canada’s premier critical care hospital.
Robert Howard President and CEO St. Michael’s Hospital
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Inspired Commitment ST. MICHAEL’S HOSPITAL IS REMARKABLY FORTUNATE TO HAVE SO MANY DEDICATED AND GENEROUS SUPPORTERS. You will meet examples of inspired commitment in the pages ahead – friends and volunteers like our dedicated campaign co-chairs, Tony Arrell, John Cassaday, Bill Downe and John Tory; our honorary co-chair Margaret McCain; visionary philanthropists such as Peter Gilgan, Element Financial, The Geoffrey H. Wood Foundation; and patients who have been inspired to become donors like Riki Turofsky, Charles Petersen and Sharon Helleman. And the Slaight family who has made a remarkable gift to support the new Emergency Department. Every dollar makes a difference. Within the hospital, we’re delighted that 100% of St. Michael’s physicians have committed to support the campaign – for the third time in a row, a North American first! Thanks to the collective generosity of our friends making gifts of all sizes, including an inspiring lead gift from Peter Gilgan, we have raised $168 million toward our goal of $200 million. Inspire 2018 will give St. Michael’s the tools we need, including a new patient care tower and a new emergency and funds for other vital projects, to transform patient care so we can become Canada’s premier critical care hospital.
NOW WE ARE ASKING FOR YOUR HELP AS WE SEEK TO RAISE THE BALANCE – AND ALL GIFTS COUNT. PLEASE, CONSIDER SUPPORTING THIS CRUCIAL CAMPAIGN AS WE WRITE THE NEXT CHAPTER IN THE LIFE OF THIS GREAT HOSPITAL. Please give at stmichaelsfoundation.com/inspire 19.
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As we launch the public phase of Inspire 2018, reflect on what St. Michael’s means to you. It is a crucial Toronto institution that is very important to me. How has St. Michael’s changed over the time of your involvement with the hospital? I’ve seen the hospital go from strength to strength in the calibre of its doctors, its research and its care. Salty or sweet? Sweet – always sweet! Given your success as a value investor, do you bring a value approach to philanthropy? I will only support charities that are well-run and well-managed and have good governance. What is your favourite book? Leisure Read: The Rational Optimist: How Property Evolves by Matt Ridley Business Read: The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham How do you relax? I have a farm where I can unwind.
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Chairman of Burgundy Asset Management, Tony Arrell is a former chair of the St. Michael’s Foundation Board of Directors. Currently, Tony is Board President of the Canadian Opera Company. In 2012, he was named Outstanding Volunteer by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) in Toronto.
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As we launch the public phase of Inspire 2018, what does St. Michael’s mean to you? After almost 20 years as a volunteer, I have come to learn first-hand the power of mission and values. St. Mike’s is a caring hospital I am very proud to be associated with. Why have you stepped up to co-chair all four capital campaigns, including Inspire 2018? I am comfortable asking friends, grateful patients and philanthropists to support St. Mike’s because I am confident every dollar will be spent wisely. What insights did you gain about SMH when you were chair of the hospital board? In addition to its compassion, excellence in patient care, commitment to research and education, St. Mike’s also functions exceedingly well as a business. Hockey or Golf? Hockey. No one expects me to play hockey well. What’s your favourite TV show right now? Anything on W Network, YTV or Teletoon. OK, I am a bit biased.
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What will it feel like to become a grandfather? Like getting my first hole in one. I’ll let you know when it happens.
John Cassaday is the founding President and Chief Executive Officer of Corus Entertainment, a leader in radio and specialty television. Prior to Corus, John was President of CTV Television Network and Campbell Soup Company in Canada and the U.K.
What does St. Michael’s mean to you? I’ve always found it to be a very caring place, with a culture of compassion you experience wherever you are. Why did you agree to become honorary co-chair of the campaign? I wanted to give back to St. Michael’s for the wonderful care they gave my husband, Wallace. It is a wonderful hospital. Today’s technology: friend or foe? Definitely friend – I love my iPad and my iPhone! What’s your favorite place in Canada? It’s a tie – Nova Scotia of course but I’ve come to love Toronto. I consider them both home. Best day of your life? I think I have had five “best days.” The day Wallace and I got married and each day that my four children were born. French Fries or Mashed Potatoes? A tie – I love both! Who can resist?
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Companion of the Order of Canada, Margaret McCain is the former Chancellor of the University of New Brunswick and was that province’s first female Lieutenant Governor. In 2006, she was given the AFP Outstanding Philanthropist Award. She and her husband, the late Wallace McCain, were instrumental in bringing the GTA’s first robotics surgical system to St. Michael’s.
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Q&A Why do you feel that giving back is important? Those of us who are employed, in good health, and living in a prosperous and free country like Canada, are among the most privileged people in the world and, by definition, in a position to help others. A good job, steady income, shelter, nourishment and good health cannot be taken for granted – we bear the responsibility for fighting poverty; for evening the odds. It’s simply what we owe. Why your particular interest in the disadvantaged of the inner city? The research conducted by the talented men and women at St. Michael’s has demonstrated time and again that there is a direct link between poverty and health. Lower income people get sicker, have more complex health problems, and benefit less from health care than those who are better off. As the Urban Angel, our hospital is able to bridge the divide that is apparent, in big cities like ours, between the disadvantaged and everyone else.
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Bill Downe is CEO of BMO Financial Group, a Director of St. Michael’s Hospital Foundation and a Co-Chair of Inspire 2018. Additionally, Bill is a member of the campaign executive for Boundless: The Campaign for the University of Toronto and served as Chairman of the 2009 Campaign Cabinet for United Way of Greater Toronto.
As we launch the public phase of Inspire 2018, reflect on what St. Michael’s means to you. A centre of excellent medical care, extraordinary caring and a deep commitment to address inner city health challenges. How has St. Michael’s changed over the time of your involvement with the hospital? Fortunately, the special St. Michael’s caring has not changed, but it is now supplemented better than ever by even more medical excellence, better physical facilities and world-class research. You’re a very busy man: how do you carve out private time? With great difficulty. Barb sometimes just has to put her foot down and insist on time being blocked out for her and our family and I am glad she does it. Would you encourage any of your children to run for public office? Only if they have a passion for it. It is a unique calling, not for everyone, but also the place you can make the greatest difference. What would you most want to know about the future? An assurance that my kids and grandkids will have a happy and healthy life and make a difference in their lives. Pizza toppings? Don’t tell Harvey Brooker – spicy Italian sausage, pepperoni, onions and olives.
Member of the Order of Ontario, John Tory has been active in politics for 30 years, serving as an MPP, as leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario and as leader of the official opposition. More recently he was the volunteer chair of the Greater Toronto CivicAction Alliance from 2010 to 2014 and a broadcaster. He has served on the St. Michael’s Foundation board for over 20 years.
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St. Michael’s is a great hospital, with a truly great history. Located in the heart of the city, it’s a place where exceptional people provide superb care – based on a culture of compassion that goes right back to the hospital’s founding in 1892. Known for its care of the disadvantaged, St. Michael’s today specializes in critical care, saving lives every day.
BUT THAT HISTORY PRESENTS A CHALLENGE. The older buildings are past their prime and not up to today’s standards. With Inspire 2018, St. Michael’s will transform care across the entire hospital with these major projects.
The Peter Gilgan Patient Care Tower
The Slaight Family Emergency Department
> The centrepiece of Inspire 2018, this 17-storey tower at Queen and Victoria Streets will create a proper main entrance with patient and family amenities and services, and unify the existing campus for convenient wayfinding.
> The new footprint will double the size of the Emergency Department – now handling 75,000 patients in a space designed for 45,000 – for increased infection control and privacy for vulnerable patients.
> It will house leading-edge spaces for critical care, including a new Medical-Surgical Intensive Care Unit and Coronary Care Unit, and a number of flagship inpatient programs – all with 100% private rooms for maximum patient comfort and safety.
> Two main sections will provide the right level of care for patients, including a rapid assessment zone for nonurgent patients to reduce wait times for faster care.
> Five new oversized operating rooms will allow for real-time imaging, for the most precise results possible for surgical patients.
> A new mental health unit will create a quieter, more relaxed environment to improve conditions for mentally ill patients.
> A third trauma bay will add needed capacity to treat victims of multiple traumas in their time of greatest need.
WE'RE AT $168 MILLION – 84% – OF OUR $200 MILLION TARGET
ONLY YOU CAN MAKE INSPIRE 2018 A REALITY “EVERY GIFT IS GREAT” Other vital initiatives include the Element Financial Atrium and the Element Financial Way, to improve wayfinding and patient and visitor services, the new expanded Donald & Nita Reed Ophthalmology Centre, new Multiple Sclerosis and Pre-Admission clinics and a re-organization of the surgical floor. The campaign will also fund crucial education and research projects, including new Chairs to support top specialists. All of these changes will improve the patient experience and help improve care.
As the chief of critical care, Dr. Andrew Baker likes to say, “Critical care is like a Formula One race: we have the very best driver and pit crew, but we need the Formula One car to win the race. That’s what the new tower will give us.” The new Peter Gilgan Patient Care Tower, the new Slaight Family Emergency and other crucial projects will allow St. Michael’s to become Canada’s premier critical care hospital. With these new leading-edge facilities, we’ll save more lives and send patients home faster.
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LEFEBVRE • RICHARD LEUNG • LAWRENCE LEITER • RENATA LEONG H. M. LEONG-POI • FOK-HAN LEUNG • ERNES PETER LEUNG • R. LEVENE • W. LEVINSON • MATTHEW LEVY • CHRISTOPHER LI • OPE ERIN • KEN LIN • NICHOLAS LO • CAROL 100% of our St. Michael’s physicians have given to Inspire 2018, LOFFELMANN • CATHERINE LONGLEY • ASIS • ROBERT MACDONALD • DAVID MACKINNON • JULIE MAGGI • JONATHON MAGUIRE • DHARINI MAHENDIRA • our $200 million campaign to transform patient care at St. Michael’s. JAMES MAHONEY • RYAN MAI • WALTER MAK • IQWAL MANGAT • NORMAN That’s a remarkable 100% participation in three campaigns MARCON • DANNY MARCUZZI • THOMAS MAROTTA • PHILIP MARSDEN • JOHN MARSHALL • RACHEL MARTIN • ADELMO MARTOGLIO • MILTON MASKALYK • in a row – a North American first. McCABE • COLLEEN LARISSA MATUKAS • GARY MAY • CYRIL MAZER • JENNIFER M We are very proud of our physicians, who offer superb care McDERMOTT • BRENDA McDOWELL McFARLANE • KIERAN McINTYRE DOWELL PHILIP M MICHAEL D. McKEE • DAVID McKNIGHT McLEAN • MARY McLOONE • KNIGHT • JOHN M every day with warmth and compassion. And who are fiercely WOLODYMYR MEDWIDSKY • FILOMENA MEFFE • GYL MIDRONI (RICH) • SHARON committed to St. Michael’s Hospital and to their patients. MINTZ • EVA J.M. MOCARSKI • GORDON MOE • TONY MOLONEY • J. C. MONGE • • WALTER MONTANERA • TERENCE MOORE • LAURIE MORRISON • OPHYR MOURAD • M. MULLER • RAJEEV MUNI • DAVID MUNOZ • DEREK MURADALI • MELINDA MUSGRAVE• KAZUMI NAGAI • • ARASH NAKHOST • AARON NAUTH • DOMINIC NG • LYNE NOEL DE TILLY• ERIN NORRIS • PAUL O’CONNOR • JAMES OESTREICHER • MICHAEL ORDON • MARIO OSTROWSKI • C. OTTAWAY • DONNA OUCHTERLONY • JAMES OWEN • KENNETH PACE • VALERIE PALDA • THOMAS PARKER KATERINA PAVENSKI • MARISA PAVONE • DAWN PEARCE • J. PERANSON • JEFFREY PERL • LOUISE PERLIN • RICHARD PERRIN • NAVINDRA PERSAUD • MARK PETERSON ARNOLD PINTER • BRIAN POLLARD • V. PRABHUDESAI • RAMESH PRASAD • A. 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he talks about his career and success and the importance of philanthropy.
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To what do you attribute your success? Our success to date has been about understanding our customers. A focus on the customer is in everything we do. It’s deeply embedded in all our business practices. What we do in our business is focus on designing and building an entire community. In a broader sense, recognizing that we are part of a community has driven me to realize how in philanthropy we can make a difference, not just for ourselves but for the communities in which we live – and for decades to come. Why is philanthropy important to you? I’ve been really lucky in my career, really lucky in my life. I have the ability to give, so I think I should. It’s not much more complicated than that. To me, it’s an obligation to give back to your community, to say thanks for the wonderful life I have lived so far.
Why support St. Michael’s?
Is leaving a legacy important?
It’s a unique hospital, delivering a wide variety of care to people across the income spectrum. It’s a remarkable institution that does a lot of things that most people might not realize are going on there. I’ve been a patient at St. Mike’s under the care of a couple of doctors over the years. Everyone there seems to really care about you, even not knowing who you are. But there’s a contrast between the quality of care and the facilities – which are a throw-back to the past.
I’d like to be able to look back and say ‘I’ve made a difference – a difference that will last for decades, if not generations.’ In all our philanthropic approaches, we always look for situations in which there’s going to be a real impact on people that will not be short-lived but will have its own legacy.
I’ve seen how health care delivery can be improved with better facilities – they set a different tone, and a different attitude – and with better equipment and modern technology. How will your gift inspire others? If you show folks your willingness to get behind things, often they will say ‘Hey, let me have a look at this, maybe there’s something I should be doing as well.’ It’s not just writing a cheque; it’s being communicative about why you wrote the cheque, and I’m happy to do that for St. Mike’s.
“IT’S ABOUT BEING ABLE TO UP THE GAME FOR THE DEDICATED PEOPLE WHO CHOOSE A CAREER AT ST. MICHAEL’S.”
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What will the new patient care tower do for St. Michael’s? It is the blueprint for change. The new tower can provide the framework that outlines where patient care will go at St. Michael’s. You are known to be an avid cyclist. What does it do for you? I get a lot out of cycling. It’s a great way to relieve stress, a great place to think and a great way to see the country at the right speed. It’s a nice change-up from life in a suit.
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Please consider including St. Michael’s in your will, life insurance, RRSPs/RIFFs or endowment. Contact Cynthia Collantes at 416.864.5879 or collantesc@smh.ca
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We sat down recently with Dr. Glen Bandiera, our Chief of Emergency Medicine, to discuss some examples of when you should seek help and head to the Emergency Department of your local hospital.
IMMEDIATE CARE: Go to an Emergency department if you experience: >
Sudden onset of severe headache
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Sudden onset of new chest pain that lasts more than 10 minutes
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Sudden shortness of breath
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Sudden onset of unexplained back or abdominal pain
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Sudden loss of function: loss of vision; inability to use your arms or legs; inability to speak
SEEK HELP: Injuries are also a reason to seek immediate medical help: If you fall and hit your head, and have symptoms like severe headache or vomiting or trouble remembering what happened. Keep in mind not all minor head injuries need medical attention if you don’t have concerning symptoms and feel well. >
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If you have a neck injury that causes numbness or a feeling of “pins and needles.”
> Any time you sustain an injury which causes significant blood loss, abdominal pain, chest pain or shortness of breath.
LESS URGENT: Less urgent situations that should be seen: >
Onset or worsening of symptoms that are unfamiliar or do not respond to medication. For example, fever, nausea or vomiting that continues despite treatment.
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Injuries that require attention: things in your eye, ear or throat that require special equipment to remove; wounds (greater than one centimetre long or deep) that need stitches – there is an increased risk of infection the longer a wound remains open.
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Infectious illness in those at the extremes of age (either seniors or infants) or in those who have other health issues as well.
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With 75,000 visits a year and growing, our Emergency is very busy. The physicians in the Emergency Department will happily discuss your symptoms and assess any emergent causes for them, time and demand permitting.
Generally, you should avoid coming to Emergency for: >
Prescription renewals
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Second opinions for non-urgent matters
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Already diagnosed conditions that continue but are not getting worse >
Quicker access to specialists or tests that have already been booked for you >
Issues that can be managed by your family doctor or a walk-in clinic
The Slaight family has made a remarkable gift to support the new Emergency Department.
This information is meant as general guidelines only. In the end, you are the best judge as to whether your symptoms or condition are serious enough to warrant a trip to the Emergency Department. Remember if you are not sure what to do, call your family doctor or Telehealth Ontario – 1-866-797-0000 – for advice.
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ANONYMOUS THE ULTIMATE SELFLESS DEED.
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IMAGINE...
Being afraid. Constant voices in your head. No job, no income, no steady source of food. Not getting medical care because you don’t have a phone to call the doctor. Worrying daily about how to feed your children as a single parent without enough support. Stepping forward anonymously to give $10 million to create an endowment to change this.
NOW, THANKS TO THIS GIFT, ST. MICHAEL’S HAS THE RESOURCES TO TACKLE HOMELESSNESS. St. Michael’s is recognized as a leader in the care of homeless people. We were the first hospital to establish a dedicated Inner City Health Program. Our researchers in our Centre for Research on Inner City Health are working to reduce health inequities through innovative research that supports social change. Because of the commitment of a donor – who remarkably wishes to remain anonymous – we’ve created the Urban Angel Fund for Homeless People. With these resources, our Chief of Psychiatry, Dr. Vicky Stergiopoulos, and our inner city health experts will develop and test new approaches to help homeless people regain their lives and their dignity. “I’m thrilled that we now have ongoing funding to support innovative ways to promote recovery and community integration for homeless people, starting right away,” says Dr. Stergiopoulos, “but sadly there is always more to be done.”
“We need more people to join our generous anonymous friend in supporting this work.”
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b y CELEBRATE GIVING The medical staff at St. Michael’s helped Sharon Helleman deal with a rare condition, and now she is ready to give back. Here is a snapshot of Sharon’s journey from patient to dedicated fundraiser:
My diagnosis: In 1999, I was diagnosed with GPA (Granulomatosis with polyangiitis/Wegeners). GPA is a complex and potentially dangerous inflammatory blood vessel disease, which affects the sinuses, lungs and kidneys. In some cases, GPA can affect the eyes, ears, skin, nerves, joints and other organs.
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A series of hospital visits: A little over a decade after my diagnosis, in the summer of 2010, my condition worsened. Initial treatments all failed, which eventually led to three hospitalizations that winter.
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Admitted to St. Michael’s: In April of 2011, my lungs hemorrhaged and I was taken to St. Michael’s. After a few harrowing days in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Drs. Laurence Rubin and Robert Hyland, along with the ICU team, were able to control the bleeding. Miraculously, Dr. Rubin quickly acquired the new medication that not only saved my life, but brought my condition back to remission for the first time since my diagnosis.
Giving back: This year marks my 40th birthday, and what better way to celebrate than to honour St. Mike’s by starting my very own birthday fundraising campaign. After all, if it wasn’t for the knowledgeable and compassionate staff at this hospital, including Dr. Rubin, (seen above with Sharon), the Respirology ward and the ICU team, I might not be here to celebrate this occasion. Join me and celebrate by giving – along with other great friends of St. Michael’s like those at the Geoffrey Wood Foundation who are also supporting Respirology – in helping this great hospital advance.
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NEARLY TWENTY YEARS AFTER HIS DEATH, GEOFFREY H. WOOD IS STILL MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF CANADIANS.
Geoffrey H. Wood often said he’d
He was a born salesman who became a maverick entrepreneur. And a Canadian legend. In 1922, he started by selling paper cups to insurance companies. He never looked back. By the time he ended his business career – which lasted 65 years – he had been named to both the Canadian Sales Hall of Fame and the Canadian Business Hall of Fame. Then he turned his attention to philanthropy. With the proceeds from the sale of the G. H. Wood & Company Limited,
known across Canada by its slogan “Sanitation for the Nation,” one of his most successful ventures, he and his wife Edith created their own foundation, whose aim was to “enhance the quality of human life.” Creating a mood disorders clinic for the elderly, developing a selfsufficiency program for single and low-income mothers, establishing post-secondary school scholarships and investing in programs for young people – its support for these initiatives speaks to the foundation’s desire to make life better.
The Geoffrey H. Wood Foundation has also been a good friend to St. Michael’s Hospital. Now it honours its founder’s legacy with a $5 million gift to create the state-of-the-art Geoffrey H. Wood Foundation Respirology Unit in our new patient care tower. St. Michael’s is known for its expertise in treating those with respiratory problems. The new unit will provide care for patients with a variety of lung conditions, including the largest adult cystic fibrosis clinic in North America.
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POWERING UP CORPORATE GIVING
When a helicopter lands on the roof of St. Michael’s, bringing a patient who needs our expertise, we think of Element Financial’s expertise as one of North America’s market leaders in equipment financing – including helicopters used in lifesaving medevac operations. Headquartered in Toronto’s financial core, Element Financial has become more than just a leading commercial finance company. It has also established itself as a leader in corporate citizenship by investing $15 million in St. Michael’s plan to become the premier critical care hospital in Canada – the largest single gift to the hospital by a corporation.
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The Element Financial gift will help patients and families navigate St. Michael’s more easily by creating the new public meeting place and hub for information and retail services, to be called the Element Financial Atrium, and the Element Financial Way, the hospital’s new “main street.” Element Financial’s leadership shown with this investment is truly fundamental to the success of St. Michael’s Hospital – a pure example of corporate giving when it is needed most.
THEIR CHALLENGE Element Financial Corporation is investing $15 million to help St. Michael’s build the health care infrastructure that makes Toronto such a vital place to live and work. They invite other corporations across the GTA and beyond to join them in this cause. Please give at stmichaelsfoundation.com/inspire 39.
WHAT’S
DOC? Chef de Guzman and Dr. Maguire have suggested recipes that can be made vegetarian, even offering up some delicious vegan side dishes.
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OUR CELEBRATED CHEF AND RENOWNED PEDIATRICIAN TEAM UP ONCE AGAIN TO CREATE A DELICIOUS, HEALTHY MEAL FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY TO ENJOY.
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Dr. Maguire focuses on ensuring kids are getting the nutrients they need, while Chef de Guzman comes up with creative ways to incorporate them. On the menu this time: kale chips. “Everyone, especially kids, likes the idea of having crispy ‘chips’ to eat with their meals,” de Guzman said. “This simple-to-follow recipe gives them that satisfying crunch, while also boasting a powerful punch of nutrients.” Please give at stmichaelsfoundation.com/inspire 41.
HERB YOUR ENTHUSIASM Using fresh or dried herbs to season your food can do more than provide a boost of flavour. Herbs and spices have more disease-fighting antioxidants than most fruits and vegetables! They also can help preserve foods for longer periods of time and have antibacterial and antiviral properties and are high in minerals and vitamins.
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Arrange the leaves on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese. Season with salt if desired. Preheat oven to 300°F.
Bake for 30 minutes or until crisp.
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SWEET CORN SOUP WITH COCONUT MILK (VEGAN)
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1 medium onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 medium carrot, chopped
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STEP ONE Cut the kernels off the ears of corn. Set aside. Add oil to a heavy bottom pot over medium-high heat. Sauté the onion, stirring until translucent. Add the garlic and cook briefly, until fragrant. Reduce heat to medium, add celery and carrots. Cook until the vegetables start to soften, stirring occasionally to prevent them from browning, about 5 minutes. Add the corn kernels. STEP TWO Add white wine and simmer until almost half of the wine has evaporated. Add vegetable stock and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Simmer until vegetables are tender, about 20 to 30 minutes. Add paprika and coconut milk. Season with salt to taste.
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Purée the soup in small batches in a blender. Pass through a strainer if smooth consistency desired.
Garnish with additional corn kernels and chopped herbs.
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SUGAR AND SPICE PLUM CAKE
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STEP ONE Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and line an 8-inch cake tin. STEP TWO Place the flour, baking powder, ginger, nutmeg and chopped plums into a medium-sized bowl and toss to combine. STEP THREE Cream the butter into a large bowl and beat until light and fluffy. Add the sugar slowly and beat about 2 minutes on medium-high speed. Add in the egg and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined and smooth, about 1 minute on medium-high speed.
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STEP FOUR Fold in the flour and plum mixture by hand using a rubber spatula, being careful not to mash up the plums. STEP FIVE Tip the cake batter into your greased cake tin and arrange the sliced plums on top of the cake. Scatter the sugar-cinnamon mixture on top of the plums. STEP SIX Bake for 40-45 minutes until mixture rises and becomes golden (or when an inserted skewer in the centre comes out clean). Leave to cool in the cake tin for at least an hour before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. STEP SEVEN
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1 cup sliced plu ms 2 tablespoons su gar mixed with 1 teaspoon cinn am on and 1 tablespoon butter Toasted pecans and powdered sugar to garnish (optional)
Dust with powdered sugar and serve with whipped cream or Greek yogurt and honey and toasted pecans.
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GRILLED STRIPLOIN STEAKS WITH HERB SAUCE
*SERVES 6-8
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2 14 oz. striploin steaks 2 tablespoons herb sauce
Herb SauCe
1/2 cup red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon kosher salt 3 garlic cloves, minced d 3 shallots , finely choppe ped 1 finger chili, finely chop antro 1/2 cup minced fresh cil at-leaf parsley 1/2 cup minced fresh fl ped fresh oregano 2 tablespoons finely chop 3/4 cup olive oil Salt and pepper to taste
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To create the herb sauce, combine vinegar, kosher salt, garlic, shallots and chili in a medium bowl and let stand for 10 minutes. Stir in cilantro, parsley and oregano. Using a fork, whisk in oil.
Set aside ½ cup of herb sauce in a small bowl. Season with salt to taste.
Place steaks in a glass, stainless-steel or ceramic dish. Toss with remaining herb sauce. Cover and chill for at least 3 hours or overnight.
Remove meat from marinade, pat dry and place on grill. Grill for 2 minutes on each side on high heat. Turn to medium heat, and cook for 3 minutes on each side or until desired temperature is reached.
QUICK TIP
STEP FIVE Spoon reserved sauce over grilled meat.
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Dr. Maguire says that sometimes it’s important to allow kids to have their say when it comes to food: “It’s important for us to decide what our children eat, but we need to let them decide how much.”
LET YOUR KIDS BE THE JUDGE
CANADIAN Way THE
Singer, broadcaster and writer Riki Turofsky believes in the importance of helping others. Someone close to her once said “If you’re feeling low, do something for someone else.” It’s a philosophy that has informed her life and that of her husband, Charles Petersen. Their philanthropic interests include education – Charles is the founder of Freedom’s Wings Canada, which provides people with disabilities with the opportunity to fly – and, not surprising given Riki’s career, the arts. She firmly believes that “the arts and culture make our lives special.” They also believe in supporting health care. “We have a great health care system,” Riki says. “We all get help when we need it. We’re all looked after, so it becomes a responsibility to help.” They have supported other hospitals, so why did they decide to make a gift to St. Michael’s?
“I think it is part of our national character to be responsible,” says Riki. “We are so fortunate in Canada. If we’re comfortable, then it’s important for us to give back.” – Riki Turofsky
They believe that St. Michael’s has shown its excellence in their experiences with the hospital. Charles’s father was treated by Dr. Vincent Chien – “a comfortable and positive presence and very practical in his approach.” Both Charles and Riki have been treated here themselves by Dr. John Honey, Dr. Ronald Fenton and Dr. Colleen McDermott and have been impressed, both by the care and by the ‘incredible” commitment of our physicians who have supported the hospital 100% more than once. While Charles is interested in St. Michael’s expertise in knowledge translation, the transformation of research breakthroughs into bedside practice, Riki has been struck by our outreach to Toronto’s inner city population, particularly those struggling with mental illness. They have made significant bequests in their wills to support their interests. 48.
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INTERVIEW
GIVING &GOLFING Why is St. Michael’s important to you?
We spoke with PGA TOUR Canada President Jeff Monday who proudly supported St. Michael’s Urban Angel Golf Classic which raised over $1 million for priority hospital needs.
We didn’t think twice about supporting St. Michael’s and the Urban Angel Golf Classic. St. Michael’s is an important institution to Torontonians and Ontarians, a leader in the medical community, and it exemplifies values similar to those of the PGA TOUR. We are truly proud to have this association with the Urban Angel Golf Classic. We jumped at the chance to help enhance the experience for the generous donors who make the tournament such a success. Why is giving back to the community important to PGA TOUR Canada? We utilize our players to enrich people’s lives through community-minded initiatives, making a positive impact with every tournament. Our events are more than just golf tournaments; we take pride in becoming part of the fabric of the community.
Do you like seeing corporate entities support charities? The best corporations are committed to operating their businesses successfully and playing an integral part in giving back to the community. Events such as the Urban Angel Golf Classic are a great example of how corporations have a positive impact on people’s lives. How did it feel meeting some of St. Michael’s supporters and PGA TOUR followers? The highlight of the day for me was enjoying a nice day on the course, learning more about the mission of St. Michael’s and knowing that the over $1 million raised would go towards helping the hospital achieve its mission. I had a great time at the Urban Angel Golf Classic, and our players were very excited to lend their support to a great cause. Please give at stmichaelsfoundation.com/inspire 49.
For your winter trips to sun and sand we are sharing tips on how you can…
At this year’s URBAN ANGEL GOLF CLASSIC, St. Michael’s signature golf event, we caught up with some PGA TOUR CANADA PLAYERS who shared TIPS and gave ADVICE on how to READ THE GREEN and LISTEN TO YOUR BODY.
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DRIVING: THE SWING IS THE THING To get the most out of your drive, focus on making a solid, balanced finish without any recoil. Amateurs often try to really rip a shot by swinging as hard as they can. All that does is disconnect your body from the club and cause your club head to lose speed. Only by swinging in balance can you use all your muscles together to maximize your club head speed and get the most out of those drives! – David Byrne
GET OUT OF THE SAND AND ON THE GREEN Don’t “scoop” your ball out and help it on the green when you try to get the ball out of the greenside bunker. Instead, imagine a $20 bill buried just beneath the sand, and try to have the club slide under the bill to get the ball out and safely onto the green. Players should open their stance to the target (aiming to the left for a right-handed player), but keep the club face pointed to the right to help add lift and get the ball up in the air. – Michael Gligic
PUTTING: GET A GRIP Even seasoned Tour players will three-putt from time to time, and the number one goal on a lag putt – a long putt you don’t think you’ll make – is to position the ball to make the next shot a tap-in putt. Your focus on a lag putt should be devoted 80 per cent to the speed and 20 per cent to the line. You avoid costing yourself shots on the greens – and you might even make one or two holes along the way. – Devin Carrey
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YOUR GUIDE TO THE 5 BEST BOOKS OF FALL ONE DOCTOR CLOSE CALLS, COLD CASES AND THE MYSTERIES OF MEDICINE
BUSINESS ADVENTURES
SURVIVAL OF THE NICEST
TWELVE CLASSIC TALES FROM THE WORLD OF WALL STREET
BY BRENDAN REILLY, M.D.
BY JOHN BROOKS
HOW ALTRUISM MADE US HUMAN AND WHY IT PAYS TO GET ALONG
AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 2014
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BY STEFAN KLEIN PAPERBACK AVAILABLE OCTOBER 2014
Reilly’s career has taken him from inner city hospitals to remote rural practices. His extraordinary and up-close storytelling shows us what it is like on the front lines: the mysteries, the frustration and the rewards of his chosen profession. One Doctor is about more than the joy of saving lives and the sadness of losing them – it’s an intimate exploration of modern medicine and the human condition. “Reilly’s insights make for a fascinating read, further strengthened by fast-paced, first-person accounts of challenging cases.” Dr. Doug Campbell, director, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
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Longtime contributor to the New Yorker John Brooks shares tales of corporate and financial life. What do the $350 million Ford Motor Company disaster known as the Edsel, the fast and incredible rise of Xerox and the unbelievable scandals at GE and Texas Gulf Sulphur have in common? Each is an example of how an iconic company was defined by a particular moment of fame or notoriety. “Many of our St. Michael’s patients come from Bay Street. I know that they will make it a must-read.” Sarah Chow, vice president, Finance and chief financial officer, St. Michael’s Hospital
International bestselling science writer Stefan Klein argues altruism offers evolutionary advantages over selfishness. Drawing on a broad array of diverse sources, Klein – the German equivalent to Malcolm Gladwell – has written an elegant, persuasive and deeply readable book with an uplifting message. Feel free to hold the door for someone! “Klein shows how caring for each other makes us happier and healthier. A great antidote to the daily headlines.” Dr. Corinne Fischer, director, Geriatric Psychiatry & Memory Disorders Clinic
Reading keeps the brain active and allows us to decompress from our busy schedules. Check out these top choices by some of our St. Michael’s readers. Send your favourite healthy book recommendations to connect@stmichaelsfoundation.com
THE MONOGRAM MURDERS
JAMIE’S COMFORT FOOD
THE NEW HERCULE POIROT MYSTERY
THE ULTIMATE WEEKEND COOKBOOK
BY SOPHIE HANNAH, AGATHA CHRISTIE
BY JAMIE OLIVER AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 2014
ST. MICHAEL’S MAZE
AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 2014
Agatha Christie fans can get their “little grey cells firing” again with The Monogram Murders, the first Hercule Poirot story authorized by the Christie family since Dame Agatha’s death. Internationally bestselling psychological crime writer Sophie Hannah successfully captures the voice of one the most famous detectives of all time in this intriguing new mystery. “Reading good mystery fiction is great exercise for your working memory and problem-solving skills.” Dr. Tom Schweizer, director, Neuroscience Research Program
ANSWERS
Jamie Oliver, The Naked Chef, returns with a new cookbook that brings together 100 delicious and healthy recipes for food you’ll actually want to eat. These family favourite recipes – featuring fresh ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions – are guaranteed to satisfy for every occasion. The perfect book for any home chef, Jamie’s Comfort Food is filled with hints, tips and tricks to make every meal a success in the kitchen.
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“I loved learning how to make my guilty pleasures healthy.” Sarah Ramkalawan, assistant, Special Events, St. Michael’s Foundation
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We asked Terrence (Terry) Donnelly, lawyer, businessman, Member of the Order of Canada and longtime friend of St. Michael’s – the Donnelly Wing is named in his honour – to reflect on what is important in life. Terry’s business career started after meeting Colonel Harland Sanders, founder of Kentucky Fried Chicken. He served on the KFC Board of Directors and today is President of the Colonel Sanders Trust. As a philanthropist, Terry focuses on health care, supporting clinical care, research and medical education in England and Canada. Why is giving back to the community so important to you?
Who has had the greatest impact on your life?
Why is St. Michael’s so important to you?
It’s the pleasure of giving and the satisfaction of seeing your assets used in a way you approve of and making a difference in the lives of those who do not enjoy perfect health.
Colonel Harland Sanders. The lesson he gave me is that success in your business or profession brings a golden opportunity to support institutions that have the capacity to change the lives of others less fortunate than ourselves.
It introduced me to the wonderful world of philanthropy. I spent the first third of my life learning how to make money. I spent the second third practicing what I was taught. But the best third is now when it’s time to give it all away.
What is your idea of happiness? ü Being satisfied with your position in life at every stage.
What advice do you have for young people?
ü Being proud of what you have done in the past.
Work hard at something you’re interested in and you will be successful and content with the way your life is unfolding.
ü Being fully interested in what you’re doing now. ü Being excited by the possibilities of what you can do in the future.
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“THE GREATEST TREASURES AN INDIVIDUAL CAN POSSESS ARE GOOD HEALTH AND CONTENTMENT” – Terrence (Terry) Donnelly
With canine friend Lloyd George in the Swiss Alps
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A BLUEPRINT TO SAVE LIVES
Thank you, Peter Gilgan, for your inspirational $30 million investment in St. Michael’s Hospital. As a builder and renowned businessman, Peter Gilgan knows how to translate a blueprint into reality. St. Michael’s campaign, Inspire 2018, is a blueprint to transform patient care and allow us to become Canada’s premier critical care hospital. With Peter’s generous investment in this vision, we WILL make it a reality. With this gift, Peter Gilgan has contributed over $150 million to improve the health, education and the physical activity of Canadians, turning so many blueprints into a lifetime legacy of good health. He is truly a towering Canadian philanthropist – leading by example in inspiring others to give. Thank you Peter!
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