Moishe Alexander and Canadian Funding Corporation Charitable Donations 2009 » Health Services

Circle of Care

admin — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 16:40:00 +0000

Posted by Moishe Alexander

Circle of Care is dedicated to supporting independence and of the quality of life of individuals in their homes. Circle of Care is a community based non-profit registered charity that has been serving Toronto and area residents since 1974. Over 450 staff and more than 300 volunteers are available to provide assistance in your home.

Offering a wide range of home and community programs, including homemaking and personal support, social work and volunteer supported services, we strive to help clients live as comfortably as possible in their own home environments, and reduce the challenges they face due to physical, emotional, cognitive or mental health issues.

Circle of Care’s outstanding staff and volunteers care about our clients. We strive to enhance quality of life and ensure safety and dignity. We respect privacy, cultural diversity and the unique needs of each client.

Circle of Care is an accredited agency of Accreditation Canada, a member agency of the United Way Toronto and an affiliate of UJA Federation of Greater Toronto. Circle of Care provides service on behalf of four Community Care Access Centres (Central, Central East, Central West and Toronto Central) and the City of Toronto’s Homemakers and Nurses Services Program. Circle of Care receives grant funding from the Central Local Health Intregration Network (Ministry of Health and Long Term Care), Community Services Grants Program of the City of Toronto, United Way Toronto and UJA Federation of Greater Toronto.

Hatzoloh Toronto an important part of our medical emergency services

admin — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 19:04:45 +0000

Hatzoloh Training

Hatzoloh responders are required to have the following:

Certification & Training

Emergency Medical Responder Certification

Under the supervision of Robert J. Burgess, Senior Manager, Sunnybrook & Women’s College Health Sciences Centre Division of Pre-hospital Care, our responders received the designation of Emergency Medical Responder (EMR). The responders of Hatzoloh Toronto are proud to be the first group in Ontario to receive certification in this new program.

Each responder is certified as an EMR/D, which requires the responder to undergo 250 hours of training and recognizes our competency in the following areas:

Recently, Hatzoloh Toronto has upgraded its capabilities by including training for:

Ontario Paramedic Association

All Hatzoloh Toronto responders are members of the Ontario Paramedic Association. We are the only volunteer organization to have been accorded such membership and we are very proud to belong to such a distinguished organization.

Ongoing Training

As part of our continuing education programs, our responders are required toperform clinical observations in Emergency Rooms and go for ride-a-longs in ambulances. During the SARS epidemic and the difficulty in procuring emergency room time and ride-a-longs, we sent some of our members to New York in order to obtain such training. Our responders are also required to attend mandatory lectures on different medical issues approximately once a month and must be recertified as EMRs every two years. Our responders must attend these programs and must successfully complete the EMR recertification examinations in order to retain their EMR status. Continuing education and clinical observation in both ambulance and Emergency Room settings help keep our responders’ training current.

Hatzoloh Toronto uses mannequins that enable Hatzoloh responders to simulate emergencies and conduct comprehensive training.

Equipment

Each Hatzoloh responder is equipped with a two way radio, an oxygen bag and a trauma bag. The contents of the bags are as follows:

Trauma kit

In addition, we have equipped several responders in each neighbourhood with semiautomatic defibrillators.

Circle of Care

admin — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:42:46 +0000

Posted by Moishe Alexander

MS Society Government Relations and Advocacy

admin — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:21:33 +0000

Posted by Moishe Alexander

Until we end MS, people affected by the disease face many challenges. The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada works to ensure people with MS and their families have the opportunity to participate fully in all aspects of life. Across the country, the MS Society endeavours to change government policies, private industry practices and public attitudes in ways that will benefit people affected by MS. Join us to help bring change to:

Circle of Care grateful for Moishe Alexander donation

admin — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 16:48:22 +0000

Circle of Care Home Support Services

It’s good to be home

There is no place like home, especially when dealing with illness or limited mobility. Circle of Care offers clients a complete range of services to assist with day-to-day living. Client comfort, well-being and dignity are paramount. Whatever the need, Circle of Care’s knowledgeable and caring professionals provide the highest quality of service, while safeguarding confidentiality and privacy. A care plan is developed with the client and family to meet the specific needs of each individual.

Circle of Care Home Support Services can help with:

• Personal care, such as bathing, grooming and dressing

• Homemaking and light housekeeping

• Caregiver relief

• Emergency care

• Specialized service for Alzheimer’s, palliative, mental health, acquired brain injury and pediatric care

Care when it’s needed – Clients can choose convenient service times

Care that’s affordable – Rates are competitive and subsidies are available to those who qualify

Trusted care – All staff have been screened to maximize client safety and confidentiality

Continuity of Care – Consistency in scheduling and worker assignments are maintained to best meet client needs

Culturally-sensitive care – Language, culture and religion are important considerations when providing care. Circle of Care respects the diversity of our clients and offers home care services in a variety of languages

Qualified care – Staff receive ongoing training and supervision. All personal care is provided by certified Personal Support Workers

Moishe Alexander donates to MS Society of Canada

admin — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 16:25:05 +0000

MS Research: What does the “cure” mean to you?

For people living with multiple sclerosis the “cure” means different things to different people. For people who have just been diagnosed, the cure will stop MS in its tracks. For people who have lived with MS and have experienced loss of mobility and other serious impairments, the cure means repair of the nervous system and recovery of lost functions.

For people with a family history of MS, the cure will allow their children or grandchildren to live a life free from MS.

The research funded by the MS Society addresses all three definitions of a cure. Research is multi-faceted but with clear purpose:

* to find a cure for MS,
* protect the nervous system and repair damage caused by MS, and
* improve monitoring and management of the disease.

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada marks one year anniversary of endMS campaign
With over $41 million raised, five regional research and training centres launched and a growing number of educational events aimed at MS researchers and trainees, the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada proudly marks one year since the launch of its endMS capital campaign.

In this video, Yves Savoie, president and chief executive officer of the MS Society of Canada highlights the achievements since the inception of the campaign.