The Auxiliary

The Haliburton Hospital Auxiliary was created in 1971, and with the support of the community has been able to purchase over $1.5 million worth of medical and non-medical items for the hospital. Over the years, volunteers have conducted fundraising events to provide much needed equipment for the Acute Care, Emergency and Long-Term Care Departments. These fundraising efforts help to ensure modern, up-to-date equipment is available to provide the best possible care to residents and patients.

Membership in the Auxiliary is open to all adults. Meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month at 1:00 PM in the Ruth Parkes Room (lower level of the HHHS Haliburton location.)

Fundraising events hosted by the Haliburton Hospital Auxiliary include Geranium sales in May, the Geranium Tea in June, Tag Day in July, and International Night in October are some of the fundraisers. The now-famous Wheelbarrow of Wine raffle tickets are on sale starting in May. The Auxiliary also takes part in Midnight Madness and Colourfest, and holds an Open House and Bake sale in December where the winner of the Wheelbarrow of Wine is announced.

The Minden Health Care Auxiliary was founded in 2000, and members take part in many fundraising activities to purchase items for the Emergency Department, Hyland Crest Long-Term Care, as well as the other health services departments throughout the Minden site. These are items not covered by the HHHS budget. Auxiliary members also volunteer with the residents at Hyland Crest.

New members are always welcome. The Minden Auxiliary meets on the first Thursday of each month at 9:30 AM in the Fireside Lounge (Hyland Crest entrance).