NEWS

December 30, 2007

Middlesex Power Donates $25,000 to MHA CT scanner

Strathroy Hospital Foundation received a $25,000 gift - a donation from Middlesex Power Distribution Corporation (MPDC) that will certainly move the CT scanner campaign closer to its goal of $2.5 million.

"Middlesex Power's commitment is fantastic news for the campaign. At this point we are just under $500,000 away from reaching our goal," said Susan McLEan, CEO SMGH Foundation, who was present to accept the gift.

Pictured above: Ray Payne, CEO of Chatham-Kent Energy; Jim Hogan, CFO, Chatham-Kent Energy; Ana Couto, Office Manager, Middlesex Power; Dave Kenney, President, Middlesex Power; Susan McLean, CEO, SMGH Foundation.

McLean went on to say that “the Foundation is very pleased and honoured to be the recipient of the largest donation Middlesex Power has ever made in our area.”

Since May 2007, well over 2000 patients from Middlesex, Lambton, Chatham-Kent and Elgin counties have been scanned. Some patients travel or are referred from as far away as Huron County for scans.

“This technology is really changing patient care in our region,” says Mike Mazza, CEO Middlesex Hospital Alliance (MHA). “For many patients, their doctors are employing CT scans as tools to more precisely prescribe treatments, therapies, and surgery.”

A CT scanner is a powerful imaging tool that precisely examines the body and cellular functions, enabling physicians to make improved diagnosis and treatment for patients who suffer from stroke, trauma, cancer, and other life-threatening disease or illness.

“Middlesex Power has a strong desire and the ability to help address some of the serious issues the region is facing,” said Middlesex Power's Strathroy Office Manager Ana Couto.

“By helping to improve access to healthcare by donating to the CT scanner campaign, we are helping the communities we serve in a truly sustainable way.”

"Strathroy Hospital is an important part of the community and Middlesex Power is pleased to support the foundation by donating $25,000 to assist in important initiatives like the CT scanner," said Dave Kenney, President, MPDC.

Kenney attributes the donation to the commitment of Middlesex Power's hard working and dedicated staff.

“Without our excellent staff, Middlesex Power would not be as successful. We would like to share our success with the community by giving back and supporting such an important healthcare project,” said Kenney.

In July 2005 Chatham-Kent Energy purchased Middlesex Power from the Municipality of Strathroy Caradoc. Chatham-Kent Energy also owns Chatham-Kent Hydro who combined with Middlesex Power, own and operate the electricity distribution systems in the communities of Blenheim, Bothwell, Chatham , Dresden , Erieau, Merlin, Mt. Brydges , Parkhill, Ridgetown, Strathroy, Thamesville, Tilbury, Wallaceburg and Wheatley.