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Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Health
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Guelph General Hospital receives $300,000 from Alectra to assist in establishing a new women's health diagnostic imaging centre
Mammogram Machine MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alectra Inc. is proud to announce a $300,000 contribution over five years to help establish a new community-based medical centre including a diagnostic imaging centre at Guelph General Hospital (GGH). This initiative marks a significant step forward in enhancing access to critical women's health services for residents of Guelph and Wellington County. This new centre, focused on preventative screening, diagnostics and intervention, will serve as a hub for women's health imaging including breast and bone density imaging. The funding from Alectra will support the purchase of a second mammography machine, significantly expanding capacity for breast cancer screening, diagnosis and treatment support. By locating the facility in a community-based setting, with accessible parking and transit, the medical centre will help eliminate common barriers that prevent women from accessing life-saving screening services. "As part of our ongoing commitment to the health and wellbeing of the communities we serve, Alectra is proud to continue its support for Guelph General Hospital with this transformative project," said Brian Bentz, President and Chief Executive Officer, Alectra Inc. "This new community-based diagnostic imaging centre will significantly enhance access to preventative care, ensuring more women in the region benefit from early detection services that are crucial for saving lives." As one of only three Breast Assessment Centres in the region, GGH's new facility will help ease pressure on neighbouring hospitals and address the growing demand for services, especially now that Ontario has lowered the breast cancer screening age to 40. The innovative centre will provide a full continuum of care, guiding patients from screening to biopsy to surgery, and will serve individuals across Guelph and surrounding communities. Julie Byczynski, Foundation CEO, spoke to the significance of this support. "This exciting new GGH medical centre is a huge leap forward for access to imaging services for our community, and requires significant start-up funding to support the purchase and installation of the new equipment. Therefore, having this generous commitment from Alectra underscores the vital role that corporate partners can play in helping build stronger, healthier communities.' Byczynski continued, 'in this initial phase of the centre, the additional mammogram capacity of Guelph General is a huge win for women's health locally. Increasing access and early screening will save lives.' Through its AlectraCARES Community Support Program, Alectra has been supporting the GGH Foundation since 2021, including a previous contribution to the Medical Device Reprocessing Department (MDRD). In 2022, Alectra furthered its commitment with a $180,000 donation to help reduce medical waste by funding the purchase of a new sterilization container system designed to minimize the waste generated from operating room surgeries. Guelph General Hospital announced in December 2024 that the medical centre would be located at the Speedvale Campus of Conestoga College in Guelph. With a fundraising goal of approximately $10 million, bringing this transformative vision to life will rely on the generosity of donors and strong community partnerships. About Alectra Inc. Serving more than one million homes and businesses in Ontario's Greater Golden Horseshoe area, Alectra Utilities is now the largest municipally-owned electric utility in Canada, based on the total number of customers served. We contribute to the economic growth and vibrancy of the 17 communities we serve by investing in essential energy infrastructure, delivering a safe and reliable supply of electricity, and providing innovative energy solutions. X: Facebook: Instagram: LinkedIn: Bluesky: YouTube: Media Contact Ashley Trgachef, Media | Telephone: 416.402.5469 | 24/7 Media Line: A photo accompanying this announcement is available at in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
20-02-2025
- Business
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Alectra Inc. employees unite with compassion to raise $200,000 for United Way's food security programs
Alectra Inc. employees unite with compassion to raise $200,000 for United Way's food security programs MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, Feb. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alectra employees united to raise a total of $48,000 through regular payroll deductions to support the United Way's food insecurity programs. Alectra made an additional corporate contribution of approximately $152,000, bringing the total donation amount to $200,000. 'Alectra employees came together with an inspiring spirit of compassion to improve the lives of individuals and families in need,' said Brian Bentz, President and Chief Executive Officer, Alectra Inc. 'The funds raised will play a crucial role in addressing food insecurity in our communities, and we're grateful to continuously support all the impactful programs led by the United Way.' These funds have been distributed across the United Way catchment area, encompassing the Greater Toronto Area, Halton and Hamilton, Simcoe Muskoka, Wellington Dufferin, and the Niagara region. "United Way Greater Toronto supports 23 food security programs that strengthen local food systems and build inclusive communities," said Scott Kuipers, Manager, Corporate Donor Relations, United Way. "When you give to United Way, you're supporting solutions like food production, distribution, and capacity-building programs that meet the immediate and long-term needs of our neighbours." United Way Greater Toronto's strategic investments support on-the-ground solutions that have proven to be effective in food distribution, food production, and capacity building. Often, these agencies not only offer immediate access to food, but coordinated and wraparound supports necessary for food security. For example, United Way-funded programs such as Unison Health and Community Centre's Green Markets project provide affordable fresh produce for at least 800 households in northwest Toronto. These programs not only address immediate food needs but also foster community connections through workshops on healthy eating and waste reduction. "Without flexible United Way funding there would not have been any way to provide food to hundreds of families in this past year,' said Shobha Adore, Executive Director at Braeburn Neighbourhood Place. 'UWGT recognized the importance of finding a way to feed families with a good, fair staffing model and supported us 100 per cent.' Since 2016, Alectra has been supporting the United Way and has donated over 2 million dollars through its AlectraCARES Community Support Program. To learn more about Alectra's community support, visit: About Alectra's Family of Companies Serving more than one million homes and businesses in Ontario's Greater Golden Horseshoe area, Alectra Utilities is now the largest municipally-owned electric utility in Canada, based on the total number of customers served. We contribute to the economic growth and vibrancy of the 17 communities we serve by investing in essential energy infrastructure, delivering a safe and reliable supply of electricity, and providing innovative energy solutions. Twitter: Facebook: Instagram: LinkedIn: Bluesky: YouTube: Media Contact: Ashley Trgachef, Media | Telephone: 416.402.5469 | 24/7 Media Line: A photo accompanying this announcement is available at in to access your portfolio
