COMMUNITY REPORT

2017-2018

ALL WITH THE SAME HEART

A year of generosity

Once again this year, the Foundation has distinguished itself through its commitment to the Montfort Hospital and its patients. Several new activities were organized by various communities.

Among our achievements over the past year was the continuation of the “For You, Sweet Heart” fundraising campaign, which enabled Montfort to acquire a CT Scanner with a specialized cardiac

module. Mission accomplished. Many thanks.

But our work is never done. The challenges are great, and the needs are even greater. This is what motivates us to continue, all with the same heart. Moreover, the construction of the new Orléans Health Hub, which is on the horizon, will be the subject of our next targeted fundraising campaign. Nevertheless, let us use the present moment to reassess our priorities and strengthen our fundraising strategies. In point of fact, the Foundation is developing a solid new strategic plan that will guide us through 2021.

Giving, as we know, is not only an act of charity, but also a civic gesture. Each year, more and more committed donors participate in our activities and make the Montfort Foundation their charity of choice.

On behalf of the Board of Trustees and the Foundation team, thank you for your generous donations which allows our hospital to continue to offer exemplary person-centred care in such a warm-hearted community.

Chair of the Board of Trustees

Madeleine JoanissePresident and CEO

Christine Sigouin

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Madeleine JoanisseChair of the Board

of Trustees

Philippe GrandmaitreLawyer, Grandmaitre,

Virgo, Evans

Dr. Guy MoreauChief of Staff and

Orthopaedic Surgeon, Montfort

Charles BordeleauChief of the Ottawa

Police Service

Kevin KolliniatisManaging Director,

KPMG LLP

Michel QuennevilleVice-President,

Coughlin & Associates

Denis BouchardSenior Advisor -Radio

Monitoring, CRTC

Albert LabellePartner, PearTree

Financial

Guy SoulignyFounder and President,

Heritage Funeral Complex

Sylvain BriseboisSenior Vice President & Managing Director, BMO

Nesbitt Burns

Dr. Bernard LeducPresident and Chief

Executive Officer, Montfort

Christine SigouinPresident and Chief

Executive Officer, Montfort Foundation

Anthony DiMonteGeneral Manager of Emergency and

Protective Services, City of Ottawa

Marie-Josée Martel Retired from the Public

Service of Canada

Nicole ThibaultNational Executive Director, Canadian Parents for French

Lieutenant General (ret.) Richard J. Évraire

Lisa McDermottSenior Client Relationship

Manager, Commercial Banking, Scotiabank

Major (ret.) Chantal Mercier,

Canadian Armed Forces

2017-2018 BOARD OF TRUSTEES

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AT A GLANCE The “For You, Sweet Heart” campaign enabled Montfort to acquire a CT Scanner with a specialized cardiac module, which has already been used to save lives. In service since November 2, 2017, this state-of-the-art equipment is an important addition to our teaching hospital services.

The “For You, Sweet Heart” fundraising campaign that concluded on December 31, 2017 was a wonderful achievement. Chaired by well-known lawyer and philanthropist Lawrence Greenspon, the campaign was very successful and highly publicized.

CT SCANNER WITH CARDIAC MODULE AND ITS DONORSOn February 28th, the Foundation officially unveiled its Donor Wall of Recognition, located at the entrance of the hospital’s CT Unit. The special event took place in the presence of donors who had made major gifts to the “For You, Sweet Heart” campaign. Recognition plaques are also displayed in the waiting room where the new CT Scanner is housed to honour the generosity and commitment of our donors.

YESTERDAY

Mr. Daljit Nirman, Mr. Pierre-Paul Noreau, Mrs. Lisa McDermott, Mrs. Chantal Mercier, Mr. Lawrence Greenspon, Mrs. Madeleine Joanisse,

Mrs. Christine Sigouin and Dr. Bernard Leduc

Mr. William et Mrs. Elva Holland, grateful patients

Mrs. Christine Plouffe, grateful patient and Dr. André Olivier, Chief of Diagnostic

Imaging at Montfort

Dr. François Leduc, Radiologist and Director of the CT Scanner

program at Montfort

Mrs. Claude Chapdelaine, grateful patient

“FOR YOU, SWEET HEART” CAMPAIGN

Donor wall of Recognition

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TESTIMONIALS“One morning, just like any other morning, I was getting ready to go to the gym. I felt dizzy so I checked

my blood sugar level only to find that the discomfort was not related to my diabetes. Suddenly, I passed out. Fortunately, my son was there and he called 911. Because I live nearby in Orléans, I was transported to the Montfort Hospital. I had a series of tests, including an electrocardiogram. With the results in hand, a Cardiologist told me that my heart was very weak for someone my young age. I was then referred to the University of Ottawa Heart Institute for angiography and, following more

alarming results, I was told that I needed to undergo an angioplasty to unblock my veins.

After three months of waiting and anxiety, the procedure was performed. The Cardiologists told me all my arteries were 70 percent blocked. I thought I was going to die, that I didn’t have much longer to live. I

chose the Montfort Hospital—my Hospital—for cardiac rehabilitation. I met some extraordinary people and some of the most competent, caring and professional staff. They taught me so much about my condition.

Less than a year later, my only brother, Gilles, died of cardiac arrest at the age of 57. The pathologist’s report confirmed that we shared the same genetic disease.

As a patient, donor and Board Trustee of the Montfort Hospital Foundation, I am very grateful that this vital equipment is finally available for future patients who find themselves in a similar situation.”

- Chantal Mercier, Board Trustee in 2017–2018 and grateful patient

”For Kevin Ciesielski, the new device changed his life. The 45-year-old Ottawa man appeared physically fit, but was experiencing atypical symptoms—shortness of breath and chest pain that several tests had failed to elucidate. While a patient at Montfort, images taken by the new CT Scanner retransmitted by the cardiac module revealed a serious blockage of the arteries. Kevin was immediately transferred to the University of Ottawa Heart Institute for a triple bypass. Today, he enjoys the life he owes, in part, to the CT Scanner.”

- Kevin Ciesielski, grateful patient

“I was admitted to the Montfort Emergency Department around

noon on Wednesday, September 13, 2017, with a knee injury. I would like to congratulate the staff for the outstanding care I received. As soon as I arrived,

I felt that I was in good hands and the whole process was absolutely

exceptional. I would like to sincerely thank the doctors and all the nursing staff. I am lucky to have found myself at Montfort and to have received such a level of care. Thank you very much.”

- Jeff MacDonald, grateful patient

“Recently, at Montfort, I had to undergo surgery after a colonoscopy revealed the presence of a malignant tumour, meaning cancerous, of the colon. Thanks to the prompt action and excellent care of Dr. Benoît St-Jean, I am doing much better. I want to express my gratitude and thank Dr. St-Jean and his excellent team.”

- Danielle Perras, grateful patient and member of the Montfort Volunteer Association for over 10 years

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Montfort Foundation Team taking part in the Fury for the Heart Gala

Mr. Lawrence Greenspon and Dr. Nalin Barghava present proceeds from the gala to Mrs. Christine Sigouin

Mrs. Christine Sigouin and Mr. Doug Gilmour

Montfort Foundation Team

NOTEWORTHY ACTIVITIES “FOR YOU, SWEET HEART” CAMPAIGN

FURY FOR THE HEART - $59,620 A friendly sports gala attended by members of the Ottawa Fury professional soccer club at Stonefields Estate, in Beckwith, Ontario, captivited 200 soccer fans and raised $59,620. Thanks to Dr. Nalin Bhargava for chairing the organizing committee. Special thanks to Stephanie and Steve Malenfant, owners of Stonefields, for supporting local charities through this annual competition.

A FUN AFTERNOONFun times with former Toronto Maple Leafs Mr. Doug Gilmour at Cité Parkway Retirement Residence. The event attended by 100 residents and their families raised $2,852.

Montfort Team

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Mrs. Marie-Josée Martel, Montfort Foundation Board Trustee and Mr. Satnam Mann

Mr. Philippe Grandmaitre, Montfort Foundation Board Trustee Mr. Daljit Nirman presents a $15,010 cheque to Mrs. Christine Sigouin along with Mr. Satnam Mann and staff at Eggspectation

Dr. André Bilodeau, CEO of the ISM, Mr. Lawrence Greenspon, Chair of the Campaign

Cabinet and Mr. François Brouard, member of the Montfort Hospital Board of Trustees, and

staff at Eggspectation

A $15,010 BREAKFAST

A breakfast for 600 people at Eggspectation, sponsored by Mr. Daljit Nirman, of Nirman’s Law Professional Corporation, and Mr. Vinod Chaudhary, owner of the Eggspectation franchise, resulted in a $15,010 donation to the “For You, Sweet Heart” campaign.

A $26,432 GALA

Organized by Ottawa’s Italian community, an Opera Gala evening at the Sala San Marco was attended by 150 guests and raised $26,432.

THE YODAS HELPED RAISE $4,655

An evening of classic rock, organized by grateful Montfort patient Ken Fitzpatrick and musical group The Yodas, with guest artist Les Emmerson, attracted 200 fans and raised $4,655.

The Yodas

Mr. Marcus Filoso, Mr. Angelo Filoso, Avv. Antonio Giannetti, Mrs. Anna Maria Morrone, Mr. Lawrence Greenspon and Mrs. Rita Antonelli presents

a 26,432 $ cheque to Mrs. Christine Sigouin

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VERNISSAGE AND EXHIBITION BRING IN $750

An exhibition was organized by Dr. Steve Ballou, artist and family physician who specializes in obstetrics and pediatrics at Montfort. The event raised $750.

CASINO SOUND OF LIGHT $11 479

Once again, the Foundation joined the Casino’s Sound of Lights by organizing a family event at Nepean Point - the perfect location to enjoy the Fireworks. Amount raised: $11,479.

WHEN 18 HOLES RAISES $100,006 The Montfort Foundation’s annual benefit golf tournament is one of the most lucrative activities for the Foundation, raising $100,006 in a single day! This much-anticipated networking opportunity is a must for many sponsors and golfers, and 2017 did not disappoint, with 220 players enjoying the links.

Foursome at the Foundation’s 2017 golf tournament Dr. Bernard Leduc, Montfort President and CEO, Mrs. Christine Sigouin, Montfort Foundation President and CEO, Mrs. Madeleine Joanisse, Chair of the

Montfort Foundation Board and Dr. Guy Moreau, Chief of Staff at Montfort

FRIENDS BINGO HALL - $42,013

The Foundation received $42,013 from the Friend’s Bingo Association, located at 70 Montreal Road in Ottawa. Each year, Friends Bingo Hall distributes the proceeds of its activities to some 40 charities, including the Montfort Foundation. On December 20th, the Foundation recognized the valuable and ongoing contribution of Friends’ Bingo by presenting the association with a donor recognition plaque.

ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND AND SIX

$100,006

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DIRECT MAIL PROGRAM

The direct mail program enables the Foundation to acquire new donors, while informing them on our future initiatives and Fundraising Campaigns.

Throughout the year, targeted direct mail appeals were sent to donors and patients who received care at Montfort. The results were very rewarding: $253,004.

In support of the “For You, Sweet Heart” Fundraising Campaign, the letter was signed by Dr. François Leduc, Radiologist and Director of the Specialized Cardiac CT Scanner Program.

As part of our annual program, two letters were signed respectively by Dr. Benoît St Jean, General Surgeon and Mrs. Christina Comtois, Nurse Facilitator in the Emergency Department.

DONATIONSPlanned giving allows the Foundation to guarantee its sustainability and support the Montfort Hospital in its mission:

• Testamentary bequests

• Donation by insurance

• Gifts of securities

• Donation of RRSPs or RRIFs

• Charitable life annuity

• Donation by trust

• Endowment fund

In Memoriam donations to honour the memory of a loved one who passed away.

Monthly donations, an easy, convenient and affordable way to spread your support over 12 months by preauthorized bank withdrawal or credit card payment.

Dr. François Leduc Mrs. Christina ComtoisDr. Benoît St-Jean

SCOTIABANK DONATES $250,000 IN SUPPORT OF THE MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM

Mindfulness embraces being present in the moment, being attuned to emotions, body sensations, relationships, communication, or every day occurrences. The technique is at the heart of rehabilitation as a complementary and alternative therapeutic approach. Mindfulness meditation has a positive effect on psychological well-being, which extends beyond a daily practice of meditation. Numerous research papers point to mindfulness interventions as a means of reducing symptoms of depression, anxiety, substance abuse, chronic pain and improving well-being and quality of life. Thanks to Scotiabank’s generous donation, the mindfulness process has been integrated on the Mental Health Unit and will be pursued in the Outpatient Department upon transfer of the patient.

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UNIFORM URBAN DEVELOPMENTS - $50,000Mr. Peter Stenger, President and Mr. John McDougall, Co-Founder, Uniform Urban Developments.

MATTAMY HOMES - $10,000 Mr. Kevin O’Shea, Vice-President of the Ottawa Division of Mattamy Homes and Mr. Ray Charron, Vice President of Finance, present a generous gift to the “For You, Sweet Heart” Campaign.

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION - $10,000 Mr. Tom Lavergne and Mr. Léo Bédard of the Eastview Royal Canadian Legion (Branch 462) present a generous donation of $10,000.

MARCIL LAVALLÉE - $50,000 Mrs. Valérie Marcil, Partner at Chartered Professional Accounting firm Marcil Lavallée, presents a generous donation of $50,000.

VALECRAFT HOMES - $50,000Thank you Mr. Jean-Guy Rivard, President of Valecraft Homes for your generous donation.

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“GIVING TUESDAY”

International Generosity Day. A day to celebrate and encourage giving.

Mark your calendar for Tuesday, November 27, 2018

PROGRAMS

Mrs. Dominique Côté and Family Birthing Centre

Mrs. Patricia Telfort

THE MONTFORT ANGEL PROGRAM

Express your gratitude to those who care for you.

As part of the Montfort Foundation’s Angel Program, 21 people were honoured as Montfort Hospital Angels by patients who were extremely grateful for the care they received during their stay at Montfort. Thank you for your compassionate care and for contributing to the well-being of our patients.

THE NEWBORN PROGRAM

An original and warm way to celebrate the birth of a newborn baby.

Mrs. Carole Bourcier Dr. Julie Lacroix Mrs. Mireille Ndabagoye

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TODAYHOW WELL DO YOU KNOW MONTFORT?

DISTRIBUTION OF MONTFORT FOUNDATION FUNDS OUR PRIVILEGE TO ENCOURAGE PEOPLE TO TAKE CONCRETE ACTION.

OUR REWARD TO CONTRIBUTE EVERY DAY TO PATIENT CARE AND RESEARCH THAT IMPROVES PATIENT WELL-BEING.

289 ACUTE CARE BEDS

128 LONG-TERM CARE BEDS

26 BEDS IN WITHDRAWAL MANAGEMENT

3 200 BIRTHS PER YEAR

MONTFORT IS RECOGNIZED

AS ONE OF THE NATIONAL

CAPITAL REGION’S TOP THIRTY EMPLOYER

2017-2018 CONTRIBUTION

$3,705,911

Mrs. Madeleine Joanisse, Chair of the Montfort Foundation Board, Mrs. Suzanne Clément, Chair of the Montfort Board, Dr. Bernard Leduc,

Montfort President and CEO and Mrs. Christine Sigouin, Montfort Foundation President and CEO

MONTFORT HOSPITAL - $1,552,816TELEVISIONSUntil very recently, patients in the Intensive Care Unit had access to only two portable televisions for entertainment, which were not connected to cable and were used only to watch DVD movies brought by staff. The Foundation was proud to purchase television screens for each ICU room.

RESTORE CALMToo much noise and a lack of sleep hinder recovery and can lead to complications and longer hospital stays. To address the noise and sleep disruption

of patients, the Foundation purchased ten SoundEar III decibel meters that will soon be installed in various units of the hospital, including one that is already in use at the Intensive Care Unit.

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Transfer of knowledge /

Training

Comorbidities Physical& Mental

Health services

BODY MIND

Collaborative research approach Knowledge users

PLATFORMS OF EXPERTISE • Information and databases

• Collaborative research approach

• Clinical research

• Education and training

• Health technologies

RESEARCH: AN INTEGRATED APPROACH TO PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH

THE FOUNDATION’S INVESTMENT IN RESEARCH... • Researchers

• Student scholarships

• Grants for research projects

• Research chairs

• Scientific activities and outreach

• Research development

SAVOIR MONTFORT - A KNOWLEDGE INSTITUTE $2,134,095

SCHOLARSHIPS $19,000Affiliated to the University of Ottawa, Montfort is a recognized research and teaching facility, with a rigorous program of continuing professional education, helping train the next generation of doctors and healthcare professionals.

Four clinical merit scholarships of $3,000 each were awarded for consolidation practicums in nursing. This provincial scholarship is open to students enrolled in a Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program at an Ontario University and who wishes to complete their consolidation practicum at Montfort.

A scholarship was also awarded to a nursing assistant student from Collège Boréal.

On April 18, 2018, the Foundation organized an evening to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Family Medicine Residency Program at Hôpital Montfort. The funds raised during the evening were invested in the creation of a new merit scholarship for the Family Medicine residents at Montfort.

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SPOTLIGHT ON THE RESEARCH CHAIRS

François Chiocchio, Associate Professor of Organizational Behaviour and Human Resources Management at the University of Ottawa’s Telfer School of Management.

Montfort Research Chair in the Organization of Health Services, his research program focuses on collaboration in the improvement of health care services. More specifically, his work deals with individual and organizational factors that influence collaboration in work teams and in project implementation.

Pascal Imbeault, Associate Professor at the School of Human Kinetics of the University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Health Sciences, is a Montfort Research Chair in physical and mental comorbidities.

His research consists in better understanding the mechanisms underlying the development of metabolic, psychological and behavioural disorders in individuals with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome.

Diana Koszycki, Professor at the University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Education, has held a Montfort Research Chair in mental health since 2012.

Her research on depression and anxiety includes treating anxiety through mindfulness-based meditation, a field in which she is a pioneer.

2015 – RANKED 38th 2016 – RANKED 38th 2017 – RANKED 37th

MONTFORT RANKED ONE OF THE TOP 40 RESEARCH HOSPITALS

Since the inauguration of the Montfort Research Institute in March 2012, followed by its designation of a teaching Hospital in June 2013, Montfort has never ceased to emerge as a university hospital.

In 2015, when it first made the list of top research hospitals, Montfort Hospital was ranked 38th in Canada, a position it continued to hold in 2016.

Through its close collaboration with the Institut du Savoir Montfort (ISM), the hospital rose to 37th place nationally in 2017.

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The Orléans Health Hub project involves the construction of a new centre at the intersection of Mer Bleue Road and Brian Coburn Boulevard. The Hub will bring together several health care and community service partner organizations to address client needs through a comprehensive service delivery model:

• Needs-based ambulatory care program

• Diagnostic Imaging

• Geriatric wellness and support services

• Mental health and wellness services

• Rehabilitative care

This prototype project is the first of its kind in Ontario and flows from the government’s commitment to support community hubs and help Ontarians in their daily lives by facilitating access to multiple services under one roof in their community.

The Montfort Hospital plays a key role in the Hub with the following partners: Bruyère Continuing Care, Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario, Geriatric Psychiatry Community Services of Ottawa, Champlain Local Health Integration Network, Eastern Ottawa Resource Centre, Ottawa Youth Services Bureau and Ottawa Public Health. From newborns to seniors, everyone will be able to consult for mental health, physical health, prevention and rehabilitation problems.

The Montfort Foundation will play a leading role and will soon launch a fundraising campaign to support this innovative project.

TOMORROW

ORLÉANS HEALTH HUB

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The Montfort Foundation thanks its generous donors

for their commitment to our mutual cause,

Montfort

THANK YOU to our precious volunteers for their invaluable support throughout the year.