Virtual Speaker Series Returns with Fireside Forum: What’s Next?

On Tuesday, July 27, at 5:00 pm, the Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital Foundation will be hosting a virtual speaker series titled: “Fireside Forum: What’s Next?” This interactive discussion will be led by Carmine Stumpo, Soldiers’ Hospital President and CEO. Conversations will focus around next steps for the Hospital and community in a post-pandemic world. Panelists […]

Fight Like Mason Foundation is Taking the Fear out of Paediatric IV Treatment

Themed intravenous poles will help young Soldiers’ patients live out their superhero dreams The Fight Like Mason Foundation (FLMF) is donating nine “Mason Power Poles” — IV poles disguised with superhero, emoji and bright-coloured branding — to make treatment less scary and more empowering for young patients at Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital. The poles were donated […]

Soldiers’ Surgical and Rehab Clerk Wins Hospital’s $33,570 50/50 Raffle Prize

Long-time Employee Happened to Purchase Winning Ticket! Anita Perrault of Waubaushene has 33,570 reasons to celebrate this weekend after winning the June 25th Soldiers’ 50/50 Raffle Grand Prize! A long-time Clerk on the Surgical and Rehab Floor of Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital, Anita has spent her career at Soldiers’ and plans to retire in August. […]

Soldiers’ Hospital Not-So-Classic Golf Tournament Online Silent Auction Now Open

The online auction for the 24th Annual Soldiers’ Hospital Not-So-Classic Golf Tournament, presented by Tatham Engineering and Bill McKenzie & Family is now open. Sponsored by Laclie Pharmacy, the auction features a number of great items to bid on, including local experiences, NHL fan gear, patio enhancements — like a Broil King barbeque — golf […]

Kiwanis Club of Orillia Purchases Life-Saving Equipment for Newborns at Soldiers’

Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital is another step closer to securing new life-saving equipment for each delivery room in the Obstetrics Department, thanks to a generous donation from the Kiwanis Club of Orillia that will allow for the purchase of a new Panda Bedded Warmer with Resuscitation Unit.   The Kiwanis Club of Orillia, founded in 1924 […]

Air Canada Foundation Supports Soldiers’ Newborns with Donation

The new Panda Bedded Warmers with Resuscitation Units for Soldiers’ Obstetrics Department are going to help give babies born at Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital the best possible start thanks to the support from generous donors like the Air Canada Foundation.  The Air Canada Foundation is a registered charitable organization focused on the health and well-being […]

OSMH Foundation Launches Monthly 50/50 to Support Hospital

Buy tickets online at Soldiers5050.ca The Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital Foundation is excited to announce the launch of a monthly online 50/50 raffle to support the greatest needs of the Hospital. Open to Ontario residents over the age of 18, the first draw will take place June 25th, 2021 and on the last Friday of […]

$1,000 Early Bird Winner of Soldiers’ 50/50 in Support of Charlee’s Run

Brian and Irene Nicol of Orillia are the lucky winners of Soldiers’ 50/50 $1,000 Early Bird Prize in support of Charlee’s Run. Raffle participants who acquired a ticket before April 16th were eligible for the Early Bird Draw. Brian purchased his winning ticket on April 2nd as a way to participate in the 5th Annual […]

Legion Supports Purchase of Specialized Beds for Cataract Surgery at Soldiers’

The Royal Canadian Legion’s Ontario Provincial Command Branches and Ladies’ Auxiliaries Charitable Foundation have generously donated $5,700 for the purchase of a specialized stretcher bed to improve cataract surgeries at Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital. Each year, more than 1,500 cataract surgeries are performed at Soldiers’. Surgeons can perform up to 18 cataract surgeries in one […]