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Lam\u00e8que, October 6, 2021<\/strong> \u2013 The Fondation de l\u2019H\u00f4pital de Lam\u00e8que is proud to announce some important partners in its fundraising campaign, whose objective is to raise $300,000 for the development of the Family Medicine Unit (FMU). The Chairperson of the Board of Directors, Mrs. Norma Aubut, and the members of the Board of Directors are pleased to publicly introduce the following donors who have agreed to support this priority project for our establishment:\u00a0 Canadian Medical Association Foundation ($50,000), L\u2019Acadie Nouvelle ($15,000), Ladies Auxiliary of the Lam\u00e8que Hospital and Community Health Centre ($10,000) as well as members of the Foundation family, which includes staff, physicians and volunteers ($3,821). Several spaces and areas have been named after these donors to recognize their support. This amount is in addition to the $100,000 contribution that was announced by the Fondation communautaire des Pionniers et Pionni\u00e8res at the launch of the campaign on September 16. The campaign has already reached 60% of its objective and other donors will be announced in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00ab Today’s commitments total an additional\n$78,821 for our $300,000 campaign goal. We are very grateful to all of our\npartners for the generous contributions announced this morning. \u00bb, says Norma\nAubut, Chair of the Board of Directors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A campaign that responds to urgent needs<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The FMU of the Lam\u00e8que Hospital and Community Health Centre is staffed by five physicians, three nurse\npractitioners, and nursing and administrative support staff. The expansion will\nimprove patient and staff comfort and access to primary health care for the\ncommunity. Health care professionals will be better\nequipped to provide improved services. To learn more, click on the following\nlink: Annual Campaign | La Fondation de\nl\u2019H\u00f4pital de Lam\u00e8que (fondationhopitallameque.ca)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n About La Fondation de l\u2019H\u00f4pital de Lam\u00e8que Inc.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Foundation is a\nstrong partner of our institution. Our mission is to raise funds to support the\nLam\u00e8que Hospital and Community Health Center in its development priorities in\norder to meet the changing needs of our community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n -30-<\/p>\n\n\n\n Information: <\/p>\n\n\n\n 506-344-3496<\/p>\n\n\n\nSuzanne LaPlante, Development Agent and responsible of Communication<\/h4>\n\n\n\n