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United Nations Foundation Commits to Making the Goals of the London Summit on Family Planning a Reality

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Washington, D.C. (PRWEB) July 11, 2012

As partners from around the world join together in London to launch an ambitious effort to enable 120 million more women in developing countries access to voluntary, lifesaving family planning, information, and services by 2020, the United Nations Foundation reaffirms its commitment in support of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moons innovative Every Woman Every Child movement. This effort builds upon the Foundations long history of investment and work on adolescent girls and womens health, including the Universal Access Project, to achieve universal access to reproductive health care Millennium Development Goal 5 which leads to healthier women, stronger families, and more stable, prosperous communities.

Reproductive health issues cut across virtually all of our campaigns and initiatives, said Timothy E. Wirth, President of the UN Foundation. The London Summit — a global call to accelerate support for women and girls — builds upon the leadership and work of the United Nations Population Fund and the long-term support of the U.S. government to achieve universal access to reproductive health care and voluntary family planning. We call on all governments to prioritize this critical work moving forward.

We know that more than 220 million women around the world want, but do not have, access to modern contraception. By making a significant dent in this unmet need were not only saving the lives of women and children, but were also putting families on a path to a healthier, more sustainable and prosperous future. Voluntary family planning is one of the smartest investments that we can make said Timothy E. Wirth.

To help make the goals of the London Summit on Family Planning a reality, the UN Foundation is proud to fulfill and accelerate its $ 400 million commitment made together with partners in 2010 in support of Every Woman Every Child to improve womens and childrens health. This includes:

Kemptville District Hospital Board of Directors Receives Award from the United Counties of Leeds Grenville

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Kemptville, Ontario, Canada (PRWEB) June 18, 2012

Late last week the United Counties of Leeds Grenville presented the Bill Thake Economic Development Leadership Award to Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Chair of the Kemptville Hospital Board of Directors.

The award is presented annually to a volunteer who has shown outstanding commitment and leadership toward the growth and vitality of the Leeds Grenville economy.

This years award was handed out at a United Counties Leadership Forum held June 14 in Roebuck. Rousseau accepted the award on behalf of the entire Kemptville Hospital Board of Directors. The Board was cited with overseeing the multimillion-dollar expansion of the hospital and the launch of the new Total Joint Replacement orthopaedic surgery program. The Board was also recognized for providing leadership during a period when the hospital saw an increase in its operating budget and the hiring of new staff for orthopaedic surgery, leading to a $ 7.8 million increase in the local payroll. The Board was further commended for playing a role in the hospitals offer of office space within its campus to its service partner, Beth Donovan Hospice.

Now in his seventh year of volunteer service to the community on the Board, Rousseau has been Chair for one year. He commented that he was pleased to see Kemptville Hospital being recognized for its leadership at the County level. Serving on the Board of Directors is so rewarding, he added, as we have such an interesting and dedicated group of people on the Board. He further commented that the hospital is blessed with the leadership of its CEO, Colin Goodfellow, and his committed staff.

Rousseau also spoke about the hospitals recently approved new strategic plan, which will see Kemptville Hospital moving forward in three key directions: integrating and supporting community-based primary care, looking for new open market service opportunities, and further developing the hospitals primary role as a health hub.

This is the second year for the award, named after Westports Mayor Bill Thake, who has spent a record-breaking 50 consecutive years in municipal government, including four terms as county Warden.

Leeds and Grenville MPP Steve Clark commented that this years nominees came from a variety of backgrounds, but they all shared one thing: they give their time and talent to improving economic activity in Leeds Grenville. The other nominees were Karen Cook (Athens), John Jodoin (Augusta Township), Frank Kinsella (Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands), Dana, Mike and John Purcell (Front of Young Township).

If you would like to make comments or suggestions about hospital services, please contact Kemptville District Hospital Chief Executive Officer Colin Goodfellow at 613.258.6133 extension 132, or by email at cgoodfellow(at)kdh.on(dot)ca.

About Kemptville District Hospital:

Kemptville District Hospital is a fully accredited healthcare facility committed to building healthier communities. We are distinct with the provincial health system as a model of hospital-led integrated health services. We operate on two sites and provide primary care management services, acute care hospital services, advanced orthopaedic care and pride ourselves on being a good partner within the system. Kemptville Hospital consistently ranks among the top hospitals in Ontario for both patient and employee satisfaction.