ALEXANDRIA, ON — Pierre Vaillancourt and Suzanne Décoste have completed their $25,000 pledge to the Hôpital Glengarry Memorial Hospital (HGMH) Foundation with a generous donation of $26,407.69 in support of the hospital’s new CT Scanner. This gift directly supports the acquisition of a new CT scanner for the facility.
The donation strengthens access to advanced diagnostic imaging close to home, helping ensure patients across the region receive faster, more accurate care without the need to travel outside the community.
“We are proud to support healthcare in our community,” Vaillancourt said. ” As we get older, we understand that a CT Scanner will help improve diagnostic capabilities and ensure that patients, including our kids and grandkids, receive faster, more accurate care close to home. Investing in local healthcare means investing in the well-being of our families, friends and neighbours. It’s the right thing to do.”
Pierre Vaillancourt’s leadership and long-standing commitment to the Foundation have also played a significant role in advancing HGMH priorities. He has been serving on the Board of Directors for a decade. He led the organization as Board Chair during the COVID-19 pandemic. His leadership provided stability for the Foundation during a period of significant operational challenges and shifting healthcare priorities.
Pierre and Suzanne are incredible champions for local healthcare,” HGMH Foundation Chair Mark Adam said. “Pierre’s years of leadership as Chair, particularly during the pandemic, were instrumental in guiding the Foundation. The Board of Directors are all inspired by his steady and thoughtful leadership, especially during such a challenging time. He led with a deep sense of responsibility toward this community. This gift is a natural extension of that leadership. It reflects an unwavering commitment to Alexandria. Their support creates a lasting impact for every family in our region.”
The CT scanner remains a primary clinical priority for HGMH. The technology represents a significant advancement in medical capability for Glengarry and the surrounding areas. It allows the hospital to maintain a high standard of care for residents.
HGMH Foundation encourages other community members to follow this example of local leadership. Every contribution brings the hospital closer to its $3.5 million goal for the CT scanner. This project relies on the collective strength of neighbors who choose to invest in the future of rural healthcare.
Community members who wish to support the CT scanner campaign should contact HGMH Foundation. For more information, call 613-525-2222 ext. 4138 and visit www.hgmhfoundation.org.
