Doug Mattina spent much of his working life as a senior diplomat for Canada. He was also chief of departmental staff for a senior assistant deputy minister and foreign minister. Doug, who is a member of the Hamilton AM Rotary Club is now the Director of Public Affairs and the Paediatric Hospice Project.
His club has been working on the Paediatric Hospice Project for a number of years and is into the fundraising stage where $25 million is needed. We have three adult hospices in Hamilton but nothing for those under the age of 18.
Doug said the purpose of today's presentation is, "To raise awareness of the important work underway to build a centre of excellence for pediatric palliative care at 41 South St. W.
This presentation will highlight the need, unique partnerships, a new model of care and a glimpse into the robust services and supports that will be available.
It will also underscore the work through a lens of health equity, population health, wrap-around care and meeting children and families where they are at." The intent is to have the facility running by late 2025.
Doug said the purpose of today's presentation is, "To raise awareness of the important work underway to build a centre of excellence for pediatric palliative care at 41 South St. W.
This presentation will highlight the need, unique partnerships, a new model of care and a glimpse into the robust services and supports that will be available.
It will also underscore the work through a lens of health equity, population health, wrap-around care and meeting children and families where they are at." The intent is to have the facility running by late 2025.
So, what's in store?
Capital Campaign Team: tasked with raising $25M
Almost half-way there in commitments
Land Acquisition: securing a site within reasonable proximity to MCH, offering families a balance between tranquility and services close-by.
Government Application
Capital funds ~$2.5M (one-time)
Operating funds ~50% of overall operational budget (on-going)
Capital Campaign Team: tasked with raising $25M
Almost half-way there in commitments
Land Acquisition: securing a site within reasonable proximity to MCH, offering families a balance between tranquility and services close-by.
Government Application
Capital funds ~$2.5M (one-time)
Operating funds ~50% of overall operational budget (on-going)
One of his slides stated, "1 in 1000 children could benefit from palliative care. MCH serves a catchment area with a total population of 2.3 million (500,000 children). Based on these statistics, at any given time, we would expect there to be ~500 children that could benefit from palliative care in the McMaster catchment.
In any given year, we would expect ~200 children to die (~150 from life threatening conditions)."
The elements of paediatric care include the following:
Quality of Life
Pain/symptom management and supportive counselling
Fostering joy and eliminating barriers to life experiences
Care Planning
End-of-life-care (EOL)
Supporting the needs during the time of death
Child and Family Grief and Bereavement
Supporting before, during and after death
Respite
Supports for time-away from 24/7 care
So, what's in store?
Capital Campaign Team: tasked with raising $25M
Almost half-way there in commitments
Land Acquisition: securing a site within reasonable proximity to MCH, offering families a balance between tranquility and services close-by.
Government Application
Capital funds ~$2.5M (one-time)
Operating funds ~50% of overall operational budget (on-going)
John Janisse, also a member of The Rotary Club of Hamilton AM and a Paul Harris Recipient awarded by our club is assisting in the fundraising. His club's major fundraiser will all go towards the project. Write in your planner now August 11 at Liuna Station. Tickets online at
http://hamiltonamrotary.ca/event/imagine-summer-party/
or if you wish to be a gala sponsor
http://hamiltonamrotary.ca/donate/magine-summer-gala/
In any given year, we would expect ~200 children to die (~150 from life threatening conditions)."
The elements of paediatric care include the following:
Quality of Life
Pain/symptom management and supportive counselling
Fostering joy and eliminating barriers to life experiences
Care Planning
End-of-life-care (EOL)
Supporting the needs during the time of death
Child and Family Grief and Bereavement
Supporting before, during and after death
Respite
Supports for time-away from 24/7 care
So, what's in store?
Capital Campaign Team: tasked with raising $25M
Almost half-way there in commitments
Land Acquisition: securing a site within reasonable proximity to MCH, offering families a balance between tranquility and services close-by.
Government Application
Capital funds ~$2.5M (one-time)
Operating funds ~50% of overall operational budget (on-going)
John Janisse, also a member of The Rotary Club of Hamilton AM and a Paul Harris Recipient awarded by our club is assisting in the fundraising. His club's major fundraiser will all go towards the project. Write in your planner now August 11 at Liuna Station. Tickets online at
http://hamiltonamrotary.ca/event/imagine-summer-party/
or if you wish to be a gala sponsor
http://hamiltonamrotary.ca/donate/magine-summer-gala/