Established in 1980 at arm's length from the Hospital and with an independent Board of Directors, the Southlake Regional Health Centre Foundation is 'in the business of generating, safeguarding and growing revenue, relationships and resources to advance Southlake.'As Canadians we have come to expect that the healthcare we receive, wherever we live in this country, is at the highest standard and that governments have sole responsibility for ensuring that we all have access to healthcare in this country. The practical reality is that governments fund only a portion of hospital needs. As surprising as it sounds, all across Ontario communities contribute to the purchase of mobile x-ray units, blanket warmers, sleeping chairs, ventilators, CADD pumps, even CT scanners. more... See more text