Heart of Healthcare – Episode 7: Donor generosity is helping draw the best and brightest to PRHC

Meet Dr. Sajjid Hossain and Dr. Mary Lu, a physician couple who chose Peterborough as the place to raise their family while growing their careers and caring for patients at Peterborough Regional Health Centre.

In Episode 7 of Heart of Healthcare, PRHC Foundation President & CEO, Lesley Heighway, sits down with Dr. Hossain and Dr. Lu to talk about what brought them to Peterborough, the meaningful work they do each day, and the vital role donor support plays in funding state-of-the-art equipment and recruiting top physicians. From managing family time to managing complex medical cases, they’re grateful for all the ways their supportive community stands behind them.

Watch the full episode to see how these doctors – with the help of donors – are shaping the future of healthcare at PRHC.

This video, along with past episodes of Heart of Healthcare, are available through the PRHC Foundation’s social media and Vimeo channels. Watch them for inspiring conversations filled with compassion, resilience, and innovation. You can also subscribe to receive each new episode plus Foundation news and exclusive content straight to your email inbox.

The Celebration of Giving Donor Wall 2025 update is complete

The PRHC Foundation’s Celebration of Giving Donor Wall has undergone its annual update and reflects information received from donors to the end of September 2025.

This beautiful display located on the main floor of the hospital outside the cafeteria recognizes cumulative giving of $5,000 or more. It celebrates the compassion and commitment of our community and stands as a proud tribute to the power of philanthropy.

Thank you to the donors being recognized for the first time, those whose giving has reached a new level, and supporters who have included Peterborough Regional Health Centre Foundation in their estate plans.

Your dedication helps ensure the best care is available to patients and their families at your regional hospital. Together, we’re reimagining healthcare, inspiring hope, and celebrating the extraordinary generosity that shapes PRHC every day.

For more information on the Celebration of Giving Donor Wall, please call 705-876-5000.

Requesting a consolidated or duplicate 2025 charitable donation receipt

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With tax season just around the corner, the PRHC Foundation is supporting our donors with their 2025 charitable donation receipts. Consolidated donation receipts for eligible donors are being prepared and will be mailed no later than February 27, 2026. Please allow up to 10 days for Canada Post delivery. If you’re expecting a consolidated receipt and it hasn’t arrived by March 13, please call us at 705-876-5000 or send us an email.

If you’re requesting a duplicate 2025 charitable donation receipt that was previously issued, please contact us with your full name, mailing address and the donation amount made to the PRHC Foundation in 2025. Once we receive your details, we’ll reissue your receipt and mail or email it to you within 10 business days.

Thank you for your continued support!

Welcoming the New Year with gratitude for you

We’re grateful for your generosity and for everything you’ve helped make possible for patients from across our region in 2025.

It’s thanks to your steadfast support that the Campaign for PRHC has raised an outstanding $58.8 million as of June 30, 2025, reaching 84% of our $70 million goal. As we approach the New Year, we celebrate this milestone with gratitude and look forward to what we can achieve together in the months ahead.

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Celebrating donors’ $6 million reimagination of interventional radiology at PRHC

On December 9, 2025, donors gathered at Peterborough Regional Health Centre with the PRHC Foundation and members of the hospital’s leadership team to celebrate the official completion of the Campaign for PRHC’s $6 million investment in interventional radiology (IR) made possible by the generosity of our regional community.

Guests toured the bright, modern spaces where PRHC’s IR team now performs some of today’s most advanced minimally invasive procedures. It was an opportunity to see the new, cutting-edge technology and better understand the impact that donations are having on patient care at PRHC.

“This is a transformative moment for patient care at PRHC,” says Lesley Heighway, President & CEO of the PRHC Foundation. “Because of you, the Health Centre’s experts have the advanced tools and space they need to perform even more complex, minimally invasive procedures right here, while innovating for the future. Thank you!”

Interventional radiology is a fast-growing field. Dr. Fady Abdelsayed, PRHC Interventional Radiologist says, “Interventional radiology is the future of medicine. Using real-time imaging technologies such as CT, X-ray and ultrasound, we perform procedures through a tiny incision, using only needles, wires, and catheters. This means less pain, fewer complications, and shorter hospital stays compared to conventional surgery. We’re so grateful to the donors for their generosity. Their support means we can deliver even better care in our region.”

The renovation and upgrade were made possible through a multi-year fundraising effort championed by grateful patient ambassadors, PRHC’s interventional radiologists, nurses and medical radiation technologists, hospital leadership, and donors from across the region. This collaboration raised an extraordinary $6 million to expand PRHC’s two existing IR suites, replace out-of-date equipment with state-of-the-art imaging technology, and add a third suite dedicated to rapid, high-demand procedures. The preparation and recovery area was also expanded to accommodate 14 patients instead of ten.

Before this advancement, PRHC’s five interventional radiologists, who work on a 24/7 rotation, were already performing more than 6,000 procedures a year. Now, on a typical day, they’re equipped to care for 20 to 25 patients suffering from critical conditions such as cancer, stroke, organ failure, bleeding and trauma, among others.

As a regional hospital, PRHC’s IR team supports a population of more than 300,000 people across Haliburton, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland, Peterborough, and North Hastings County. With the new suites, PRHC is better positioned to meet the growing regional demand for minimally invasive care, enhance patient outcomes, continue attracting and retaining top medical talent, and pave the way for the future introduction of new minimally invasive treatment options.

“Donor vision and support have once again proven to be a driving force behind innovation at PRHC,” says Dr. Lynn Mikula, President & CEO of PRHC. “Together, we’re reimagining what’s possible for patients from across our region. Thank you so much.”

Hurry hard at Peterborough Golf & Country Club for a good cause

The Peterborough Golf & Country Club is hosting Curlers Care, a charity invitational in support of the PRHC Foundation’s $70 million Campaign for PRHC.

  • Saturday, March 21, 2026
  • $300 per team + $150 donation to the PRHC Foundation per player
  • All skill levels welcome

Whether you’re a seasoned skip or have never curled before, this day promises to deliver fun both on and off the ice. You’ll be guaranteed two games and because sweeping builds an appetite, your registration includes breakfast, lunch and dinner.

So, gather your family and friends, lace up those grippers, and get ready to slide into something meaningful…supporting world-class care at PRHC! See you on the ice!

To register, click here.

 

Support the PRHC Foundation with a festive touch

It’s that time of year again: D. McCulloch Events’ holiday pots are back!

Diana McCulloch, who also works in the PRHC lab, has launched her annual festive fundraiser in support of world-class care at the Health Centre.

This holiday, Diana will design and handcraft a seasonal arrangement in the colour palette of your choice: red, neutral, white, gold, or silver. Each arrangement is built in a 10-inch black pot, perfect for placing inside your own urn or displaying on its own.

The cost is $55 per arrangement, with a $5 donation from every pot sold going to the PRHC Foundation.

To place an order or learn more, please contact Diana by phone at 705-868-2770 or by email. 

Thank you, Diana and everyone who purchases a holiday pot, for spreading cheer while supporting exceptional care at your regional hospital.

Bennett’s Furniture and Mattresses’ “Benny” in support of the Campaign for PRHC

If you’ve been looking for a new cuddly friend and a meaningful way to give back, meet Benny the Peacock. This adorable plush toy is available at Bennett’s Furniture and Mattresses in Peterborough (105 Park St. South)!

Benny isn’t just irresistibly cute. He’s a fluffy, feathered friend with a purpose. For every Benny sold in Bennett’s showroom, $5 is donated to the Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) Foundation, helping support the campaign to reimagine health and care across our region.

So, the next time you stop by Bennett’s, be sure to pick up your very own Benny. You’ll be taking home a delightful stuffed peacock and supporting patient care at PRHC.