On Giving Tuesday, the STEGH Auxiliary and McDougall Energy helped launch our community’s season of giving with generosity and heart. Their support reflects the pride, care, and commitment that define St. Thomas and Elgin County — and set the tone for a season rooted in compassion and community.

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Your Gift Is Helping Right Now

Every donation brings us closer to innovative new equipment, faster patient flow and a safer emergency clinic for care teams and those we serve. As of today, we have reached nearly 50% fundraising goal thanks to donors who believe in strengthening lifesaving care for families across St. Thomas and Elgin County.

Your donations are funding vital upgrades, including:

• Advanced patient monitoring, with new physiological monitoring systems, electrocardiographs, and vital signs monitors that help care teams assess and respond quickly when conditions change
• Safer treatment for injuries, supported by a specialized cast cutting saw and vacuum system designed to reduce skin injury and improve safety in clinical spaces
• Improvements to the Emergency reception area, with renovations that support patient privacy, smoother flow during busy periods, and a more organized arrival experience
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Thank you for joining others in our community who want to make sure exceptional emergency care is here when it’s needed most.‍

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‍Stories From the Community

We have been deeply moved by the early reactions to this appeal. Many donors have reached out to share their own experiences with STEGH’s Emergency Department — stories of quick action, compassionate care, and moments when every second truly mattered.

Every call, every story is a source of inspiration for all of us here at the Foundation and across our hospital. If you have a story you’d like to share about your experience with STEGH, we’d love to hear from you.