We are over 100 days into the new year, and just days into the Health Services Foundation’s new fiscal year. I’m so grateful for what was very full and successful 2023/24 fiscal year where, together, we accomplished so much.

In the fundraising world (and in life) we rarely take the time to sit and reflect. I’m always so proud to look back over the past year and realize that, thanks to donors and supporters like you, the staff, Board and the Health Services Foundation have invested almost $1,000,000 in equipment and projects for Fishermen’s Memorial and South Shore Regional Hospitals. Our South Shore communities are so generous and invested in local healthcare – this is an accomplishment we should all celebrate!

This new fiscal year comes with a new “spring” in our step, as we prepare to tackle the work laid out in a new and forward-thinking strategic plan. While we’ll continue to focus on funding equipment and services at South Shore Regional and Fishermen’s Memorial Hospitals, we’ll also be looking at innovative healthcare, enhancing our relationships and connections to the health of our communities, and of course, physician settlement and retention. I’m looking forward to digging into the new plan with an aligned board and staff.

A tremendous thank you to the Nova Scotia Health staff, community members, Foundation Board and staff who dedicated their time and efforts into meaningful, forward-looking thoughts to guide us as we jump into the next five years. 

We have so much work ahead of us but at the same time, opportunity to grow the Foundation, enhance local healthcare and take advantage of the outcomes of a very successful capital campaign. I hope you can join us on this exciting journey!