Rotary Club of Sault Ste. Marie Funds Two Fetal Monitors
- sagraka
- 5 days ago
- 2 min read
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. Their gift to Sault Area Hospital Foundation will fund one unit used in Women and Children’s Health and a second, more portable version, that supports critical care in emergency, triage and other areas across the hospital.
Fetal monitors help take care of babies before they even enter the world. During pregnancy, the monitor can track the baby’s heart rate. During labour, it can also track contractions of the uterus. If there is any sign the baby is in distress, care providers can intervene. That could be as simple as changing labour positions, or as significant as a C-section to get baby out quickly.
“It's incredibly rewarding to see the funds we raise go directly toward making a difference in our own community,” said Paul Walz, Rotarian and Co-Chair of the Take Your Pick Draw and Rotaryfest. “It's even more meaningful that my wife, Jacqueline, and I get to experience those benefits firsthand. It truly highlights the importance of giving back — and the powerful impact that giving can have in return.”
“One of the most fulfilling outcomes has been providing our local hospital with essential equipment to help treat the most vulnerable members of our community: our children. We’re incredibly blessed to have access to this equipment when we need it most,” Walz continued.
“As a soon-to-be father, this cause touches my heart in a whole new way. Knowing that our efforts contribute to better care and support for the youth in our community makes our commitment feel even more worthwhile.” - Paul Walz, Rotarian
Last year, the Rotary Club of Sault Ste. Marie funded the purchase of pediatric laparoscopic surgical instruments. To date, the Rotary Club of Sault Ste. Marie has given over $250,000 to Sault Area Hospital Foundation, supporting care for some of the smallest patients at our hospital.
“The Rotary Club of Sault Ste. Marie have been champions for the care of so many babies and children at Sault Area Hospital,” shared Teresa Martone, Executive Director of the Foundation. “It’s thanks to their loyal and longstanding support that we can ensure more care is possible at Sault Area Hospital – keeping families together when receiving care.”
Local support helps keep our youngest patients close to home
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