Patient Stories
Gifts of all sizes make a huge impact on patients of the QEH, their families, friends and communities as support from the community enables us to purchase life-saving, up-to-date medical equipment and technology to care for all Islanders in times of need. Patient stories are meaningful ways to express gratitude and highlight the impact of community giving. Do you have a positive experience receiving care at the QEH that you would like to share? Please reach out to us at info@qehfoundation.pe.ca or click here and a member from our team will be happy to connect with you!
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Miloh's NICU Journey
March 2023
Miloh’s mom, Jenny, went in to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital at 30 weeks due to some pain, only to find out that he was making his grand appearance 10 weeks early. On March 3rd, Miloh entered the world weighing 3lb7oz. He had to be on oxygen and CPAP, have a feeding tube, undergo phototherapy for jaundice, and be in an Isolette …
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Michelle's Story
August 2022
The QEH performs approximately 8,000 surgical and invasive procedures per year, including emergency surgeries. Michelle Massiah was shocked when she received the news that she needed hip replacement surgery; she was only in her thirties and had just given birth to her second child.
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A Family Connection to the QEH NICU
May 2022
Newborn twins Eloise and Lola were born in June 2021 to Alex Youland and Kyla Thistle. The girls spent the first three weeks of their lives in the QEH NICU where they benefitted from the aid and support of neonatal ventilators, occupational therapy equipment, and omnibeds that were all purchased for the NICU in 2021.
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Your Gifts Help Dialysis Patients
October 2021
The protection of vulnerable dialysis patients was a major concern for Canadian hospitals at the onset of the pandemic. Our donors immediately helped purchase dialysis machines designated specifically for COVID-19 patients and those in isolation.
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Your Generosity Advanced Cardiac Care
September 2021
Thanks to the kindness of donors and the expertise of specialized cardiac staff, lives are being saved. Recently, we have witnessed incredible growth with the most transformational upgrade to cardiac care coming close to reality at the QEH.
