For Baby Desmond's family,
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this past year brought worry and joy.
The holidays are a time when families gather close. Fires glow, trees sparkle, and the joy of being together makes even the coldest winter feel warm.
After a difficult pregnancy and delivery, his parents thought the hardest part was behind them. But just days after coming home, their tiny newborn began to struggle. His skin yellowed. His energy faded.
Desmond needed daily test for jaundice. Soon he grew lethargic, and doctors confirmed he needed phototherapy, a special treatment that safely breaks down bilirubin in the blood. Without it, his condition could have become very serious.
Not long ago, families in Parry Sound may have had to travel Orillia for this kind of treatment, leaving siblings behind and facing days of separation.
But this time was different. Thanks to donors, your hospital in Parry Sound had just purchased a new infant incubator and phototherapy unit. For Desmond’s parents, it meant something priceless: staying together.
Stories like Desmond’s are the reason your gift matters so much. Because of caring donors, the new phototherapy equipment purchased this spring is already treating newborns and sparing parents from fear and separation.
Keeping advanced health care here, in Parry Sound means that every patient – whatever their age – has the comfort and support of family when needed most.
When you make a holiday gift to WPSHC, you keep families close to the care they need. You make sure that everyone – from newborns to older neighbours in our community can receive advanced health care in Parry Sound.
“Knowing that we could get treatment in Parry Sound took travel out of care and allowed us to support both of our children. That made this transition a lot smoother, and made a difficult situation a lot easier” shared Jess, Desmond’s mom.
Please make your holiday gift today.
Donate Now
Your kindness will bring comfort, safety and healing to families who need it most. This holidays remind us of the power of family. Your gift makes sure more families can share that gift, even in their most fragile hours.
Donate Now
Your kindness will bring comfort, safety and healing to families who need it most. This holidays remind us of the power of family. Your gift makes sure more families can share that gift, even in their most fragile hours.
