(Durham Region) – NOVEMBER 7, 2024 – Lakeridge Health is proud to announce that it has been recognized with two significant awards from Ontario Health’s Trillium Gift of Life Network (TGLN) – Ontario’s organ and tissue donation agency – as part of the 2023/2024 Hospital Achievement Awards.
This past year, Lakeridge Health teams supported 13 organ donors, leading to 42 life-saving transplants that gave 38 people a second chance at life. Additionally, 96 tissue donors generously enhanced the lives of countless others.
In recognition of these remarkable efforts, Lakeridge Health is honoured to receive the Provincial Eligible Approach Rate Award for the fourth time. This award celebrates hospitals that demonstrate leading practices by having meaningful organ donation discussions with eligible patients and families at the end of life. Lakeridge Health achieved an impressive 93 per cent approach rate, exceeding the 90 per cent target set by TGLN.
Moreover, Lakeridge Health has also been awarded the Award of Excellence for consistently meeting or surpassing the provincial target for eligible approach rates over the last four years, showcasing an extraordinary commitment to best practices in organ and tissue donation. For more information on how you can support organ and tissue donation, please visit BeADonor.ca.
Learn more about Lakeridge Health’s achievements in Ontario Health’s TGLN 2023/2024 Hospital Achievement Awards in this video message from Vasuki Paramalingam, Director of Hospital Programs, Performance and Evaluation Clinical Institutes, and Quality Programs, Ontario Health (TGLN).
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"I couldn't be prouder of our incredible teams at Lakeridge Health and how they offer compassionate support to families during such emotional and challenging times. Their work not only saves lives but also offers hope to those who need it most. As the demand for organ and tissue donation continues to grow, we remain deeply committed to raising awareness and helping more people understand the life-changing power of donation."
– Dr. Randy Wax, Chief of Staff, Lakeridge Health
"We are deeply inspired by the courage and generosity of the families who make the decision to donate. In moments of profound loss, their choice to give the gift of life leaves an enduring legacy and brings new hope to those awaiting a transplant. We honour the lives saved and transformed by their generosity, knowing their selflessness touches many."
– Cynthia Davis, President and CEO, Lakeridge Health
“The success of organ and tissue donation and transplantation in Ontario relies on the dedication of our hospital partners who work tirelessly to ensure that Ontarians have the opportunity to help others through the gift of life. Ontario Health (Trillium Gift of Life Network) works with Lakeridge Health to ensure that the wishes of potential donors are realized. The Hospital Achievement Awards recognize this crucial work and the profound impact it can have on those waiting for an organ or tissue donation.”
– Rebecca Cooper, Vice President, Ontario Renal Network and Trillium Gift of Life Network, Ontario Health
About Lakeridge Health
With five hospitals, four emergency departments, three critical care units, a long-term care home, a full range of medical and surgical specialties, more than 20 community health-care locations and a state-of-the-art surgical centre within the Jerry Coughlan Health & Wellness Centre, Lakeridge Health offers some of the broadest and most comprehensive acute care, ambulatory care, and long-term care services in Ontario.
Lakeridge Health is also home to several regional specialty centres and services, including the Central East Regional Cancer Program, R.S. McLaughlin Durham Regional Cancer Centre, The Shoulder Centre, and eye care and chronic kidney disease services. Additionally, we are proud to serve our community with a full suite of inpatient, ambulatory, and community-based mental health and addictions services, and provide safe, high-quality, compassionate care in our state-of-the-art long-term care home, Lakeridge Gardens.
Lakeridge Health is redefining the future of health care through transformative research, dynamic academic partnerships, and groundbreaking clinical trials. With over 140 active studies, we’re at the forefront of advancing medical knowledge, expanding treatment options, and improving the lives of our patients. Our one-of-a-kind Queen's-Lakeridge Health MD Family Medicine Program is at the forefront of training the next generation of primary care doctors. Each year, over 3,000 students and trainees are supported by the Lakeridge Health Education and Research Network (LHEARN). Through our innovative collaboration with Ontario Tech University, we’re also harnessing the power of Artificial Intelligence to revolutionize patient care. Together with our academic, community, and industry partners, Lakeridge Health is tackling the toughest health challenges and elevating the quality of care for the communities we serve.
Guided by our vision of One System. Best Health. and supported by a dedicated team of nearly 9,000 staff, physicians, and volunteers, Lakeridge Health is a proud member of the Durham Ontario Health Team (Durham OHT) and works in collaboration with the Durham OHT, as well as primary care, and community and government partners to foster a truly integrated, regional system of care. Together, we are focused on empowering people to live their best health and fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable environment for all.
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For more information, please contact:
Sharon Navarro
Manager, Public Relations and Digital Communications
T. 905-435-7889
snavarro@lh.ca
