Fantasy Forest Fund an Item.. or two

Within minutes, $32,000 was raised during Fantasy Forest’s 2006 Annual Grand Gala Dinner & Live Auction “Fund-an-Item” to purchase three new Ohio 3400 baby warmers – two stationary, and one portable to keep MGH’s precious newborns warm.

Newborn babies get cold very easily due to emerging wet, after being used to living in 98.6 degree draft-free “rooms”, and having a lot of body surface area relative to their size. The Ohio 3400 warmer is where all newborns at MGH are now placed as part of their birth experience – thanks to the generous donors in 2006.

The warmer - pre-warmed for every delivery, is used after the baby is first kept warm by being dried quickly and held close by Mom. The baby then goes to the warmer for his or her first examination, and later for the first bath. If complications occur, the warmer provides safe and controlled heat for continued treatment and observation. The fully-equipped warmer also provides oxygen and suction when it is needed, along with attachments for monitoring high-risk babies, and drawers for routine and emergency supplies.

Fantasy Forest 2007 is reaching out to supporters to fund two much needed pieces of equipment for Mason General Hospital. Funding of two Stryker birthing beds and an Olympus Bronchoscope are requested in order to continue Mason General Hospital’s ability to provide support for the Family Practice/Birthing Center and Internal Medicine areas. The Stryker birthing beds, which will be used in MGH’s Birthing Center during deliveries, offers the highest level of patient safety and comfort while also providing safety and security to the medical staff due to enhanced ergonomics, simple operation, and advanced mobility.

For the pulmonology specialists, the expanded Olympus Bronchoscope technology will provide state-of-the-art imaging in a High Definition format which will give the medical staff and surgeons the ability to immediately intercede and treat lung tissue on-site in patient care needs.

To accomplish this, nearly $40,000 will need to be raised during the annual “Fund-an-Item” event at the Saturday evening dinner and auction. If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation to help purchase these pieces of equipment call the Development Office at (360) 427-3623. Credit Card payments are accepted.