One of the goals of the Winchester District Memorial Hospital’s strategic plan is to increase the numbers of babies born at WDMH. Since its opening on March 1, 2009, over 280 babies have been born in the lovely, spacious new birthing suites. To honour these new families, and to raise funds for the hospital, a large mural was painted on the wall facing the nursing station in the Maternal/Child centre.
The mural depicts a large, spreading apple tree—representing the Foundation logo—and people are encouraged to make a donation to the Foundation in exchange for a shiny red apple with Baby’s picture, name and date of birth on it to hang on the wall. On the anniversary of Baby’s birth, the apple will be returned to the donor or the parents as a treasured memento of this special occasion, thus making room for the new “crop” of apples.
This fundraising project will support the equipment needs of the Obstetric department as well as other areas of the hospital, and will provide a much-needed continuous revenue stream to meet those needs.
The mural was painted by local artist Jerry Wallace, and the base of the tree, the wooden pegs and apples were provided by volunteer Bob Crummy from Hallville. If there’s a new baby in your life, consider this a wonderful gift for baby, parents and the hospital all in one!
Baby Wall launched at WDMH
Baby Wall launched at WDMH
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