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YOU MAKE OUTSTANDING CARE POSSIBLE
Thank you to all of our supporters!
These are the stories of the people who give to support outstanding care, close to home; the organizations who are helping us care for our community; and difference these gifts have made in the lives of thousands of SAH patients.
Henderson Metal offers GivingTuesday match!
On GivingTuesday, SAHF and Henderson Metal are partnering up to raise $50K in a day - but we need community support to do it!
Scoping out Surgical Scopes
Many pieces of hospital equipment use the word “scope” in their name. Whether they’re an “endoscope” or a “microscope”, these tools help our care teams get a closer look.
Each tool comes in a different size and shape for a specific purpose, and this year our surgical department needs to replace a few of them.
Sandra Schmirler Foundation Funds New Infant Isolette for Sault Area Hospital
A new Infant Isolette is coming to Sault Area Hospital (SAH) thanks to a $51,920 gift from the Sandra Schmirler Foundation.
Brian Wilding wins $55,400 in the June SAHF 50/50 Draw
On June 27, 2025, Brian Wilding of Toronto, ON won a $55,400 jackpot in the Sault Area Hospital Foundation (SAHF) June 50/50 draw.
What is a chemistry analyzer?
The laboratory at Sault Area Hospital is home to a lot of sophisticated medical equipment. While much of what is analyzed in the lab is microscopic, it can take big tools – like chemistry analyzers – to get results.
Rotary Club of Sault Ste. Marie Funds Two Fetal Monitors
Two new fetal monitors have arrived at Sault Area Hospital (SAH) thanks to a generous $46,622 gift from the Rotary Club of Sault Ste. Marie.
Sault Area Hospital Foundation Hosts Take 5: Love Local Event
Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce members were invited for a special behind-the-scenes Take 5 event at SAH, hosted by the Foundation.
Upcoming Need: A closer look in the Laboratory
How do you look at something too small to see with the naked eye? In the lab at Sault Area Hospital, teams use a microscope.
14th Annual Ski the Trails welcomes winter enthusiasts!
Ski the Trails is back and this year presented by EllisDon Facilities Services (SAH) Inc. Join us, Sunday, March 2nd at Hiawatha Highlands.
Record-Breaking Success for 5th Annual ‘An Evening at Hogwarts SSM: The Order of the Phoenix’ Fundraiser Supporting Cancer Care at Sault Area Hospital
The 5th annual event raised a record-breaking $47,294.47 for Cancer Care at SAH.
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 25 Poppy Trust Fund Buys New Gastroscope for Sault Area Hospital
A new gastroscope is coming to Sault Area Hospital thanks to a $32,605 donation from the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 25 Poppy Trust fund.
USW Local 2251 gives $71,785 for nCPAP Machines at Sault Area Hospital
United Steelworkers Local 2251 generously donated $71,785 to the Foundation, in support of funding two nCPAP machines for our NICU.
Debbie Bovingdon wins $116,258 in the December SAHF 50/50 Draw
On January 2nd, Debbie Bovingdon of Sault Ste. Marie, ON won a $116,258 jackpot in the Sault Area Hospital Foundation (SAHF) December 50/50.
Joy Harris wins $81,872 in the November SAHF 50/50 Draw
On November 29th, Joy Harris of Thunder Bay, ON won a $81,872 jackpot in the Sault Area Hospital Foundation (SAHF) November 50/50 draw.
Local Support helps SAHF & USW Local 2724 exceed $100K Goal on GivingTuesday
SAHF and USW Local 2724 set a goal to raise “$100K in a day” to fund 30 vital signs monitor on GivingTuesday.
United Steelworkers Local 2724 offer GivingTuesday match!
On GivingTuesday, SAHF and USW Local 2724 are partnering up to raise 100K in a day - but we need community support to do it!
Remi Leclair wins $119,008 in the October SAHF 50/50 Draw
Remi Leclair of Greater Sudbury, ON won a $119,008 jackpot in the Sault Area Hospital Foundation (SAHF) October 50/50 draw.
John Wirta wins $74,732 in the September SAHF 50/50 Draw
John Wirta of Sault Ste. Marie, ON won a $74,732 jackpot in the Sault Area Hospital Foundation (SAHF) September 50/50 draw.
A cool tool to freeze cancer and save sight!
While it may look like a pen, a CryoProbe works more like a magic wand. This tiny tool freezes tissue in seconds.
Help monitor babies... before they're born!
Fetal monitors are a crucial part of prenatal care. These tools help caregivers know what's going on with babies - before they're even born!
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