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By Susan Mullin, President & CEO<\/strong>
Southlake Foundation <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Southlake, the COVID-19\nsituation is putting into stark perspective the need for us as a Foundation to\nbe nimble and flexible to changing needs, and our need for community. These are\nuncharted times, and our sense of community is being tested \u2013 and strengthened\n\u2013 right here at home, with acts of kindness for neighbours and strangers in\nneed of a helping hand, and around the globe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

People are uniting in new and\ncreative ways online through social media, connecting with and supporting\nothers even as we maintain the social distancing and isolation practices that\nhave been recommended by leading health organizations. It\u2019s heartwarming to see\nthe strength of human connection when challenged to such a degree. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s also incredible to witness\nthe resilience and dedication among the clinical teams at the hospital, who are\nworking tirelessly to provide care during this unprecedented time. We are\nincredibly grateful for their commitment, and proud of their willingness to\ncontinue delivering leading edge care for everyone in our communities who needs\nit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Southlake Foundation, we are\ndoing everything we can to support the new and unexpected needs of both our\nstaff and our patients. We are launching staff wellness carts to circulate for\nstaff and provide snacks and beverages to keep them going during their shifts\nand bring a smile to their faces. They are working hard, and we want them to\nknow that we are by their side through these times. For our patients who are\ncoping with visitor restrictions, we\u2019ve worked with our generous communities to\nmake free television and internet available in all rooms to keep them\nentertained and connected with their loved ones during their stay. And we are\nworking hard with our communities to support the urgent equipment needs that have\ncome out of this situation, to ensure that our expert clinical teams have the\ntools they need in hand to provide care for everyone who needs it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We need the support of our communities to keep\ndo everything we can. Here is what you can do to help:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n