The Renfrew Hospital Board Of Directors

The Renfrew Hospital Board Of Directors



The Renfrew Hospital Board Of Directors

Executive Summary

The Renfrew Victoria Hospital is a community hospital located in Renfrew, Ontario, in the heart of the Ottawa Valley. The geographic area of Renfrew County is 7,646 square kilometers. The southern tip lies about 70 kilometers from Ottawa; the eastern side is bordered by the Ottawa River; the northern tip extends to within about 100 kilometers of North Bay; and the western side is bordered by Algonquin Park in the north, and by the Counties of Lanark and West Carleton in the South. Many of the communities in the County lie within a 100 kilometer radius of the Town of Renfrew.

Less than an hour from Canada's capital, the Town of Renfrew is a beautiful four-season destination with marvelous attractions in town and nearby. Renfrew is strategically located on the TransCanada Highway, approximately 100 km west of Ottawa, with easy access to Montreal, Toronto, North Bay and Algonquin Park. It is the commercial hub of the area, serving a rural and small town population. Founded in the early 1800's, the Town of Renfrew is steeped in heritage and tradition. This unique heritage is celebrated annually in July with the Lumber Baron Festival. Entertainment, pageantry, sidewalk sales, outdoor concerts, music, dancing and living history, along with traditional Valley hospitality welcome all who attend. As the geographical hub of Renfrew County, the Town of Renfrew is a natural starting point for miles of travel adventure. Thrilling whitewater rafting, golfing, swimming, boating, fishing and skiing are only some of the activities that can be found in and around the Renfrew area.

According to 1996 Canada Census data the population of Renfrew County is 97,635. A large geographic area with a relatively small population density characterizes the catchments area of the Renfrew Victoria Hospital. The identified municipalities within our catchment area include the Town of Renfrew, Townships of Admaston and Bromley, McNab/Braeside, Horton, Whitewater, Greater Madawaska and Bonnechere Valley.

Introduction

The Renfrew Victoria Hospital Foundation is a registered charity, comprised of a group of dedicated volunteers whose purpose is to help Renfrew Victoria Hospital maintain its high quality of care and its extensive programs.

It is closely connected with the community and receives strong support from across the hospital's catchment area.

The Foundation was established in 1989 to receive and maintain a fund for the purpose of enhancing and improving services to patients at Renfrew Victoria Hospital.

Discussion

Renfrew Victoria Hospital is a fully accredited facility, offering, surgical, medical, obstetrical and chronic care. Special in-patient services include a Birthing Room, Special Care Unit, Palliative Care, and Pastoral Care.

The hospital has an extensive ambulatory care program with over 30,000 emergency and clinic visits per year.

Renfrew Victoria Hospital has been designated by the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care as the Regional Centre for Renfrew County Nephrology Services. As such an 8-station hem dialysis unit is located at RVH; a 6-station satellite hem dialysis unit is located at the ...