Canton-Potsdam Hospital Guild
Hands and Hearts for Community Health
About us
The Canton-Potsdam Hospital Guild Inc, located in Potsdam, New York, was established in 2017 when the Canton Guild and the Potsdam Guild merged to create a strong foundation of support for the Canton-Potsdam Hospital. The first local guild was established over 90 years ago. Since then, it has fostered a valuable connection between the Canton-Potsdam Hospital and the communities which the hospital serves.
The Guild consists of community members , like you, who selflessly volunteer their time and efforts to help make the hospital the best it can be. Various fundraisers are held throughout the year to aid in this endeavor. The Canton-Potsdam Hospital is home to the Hospital Gift Shop, operated by the Guild. It has been in business since 1951 and is managed and staffed by volunteers.
Many times during the year, the Potsdam-Hospital Guild will host in-hospital uniform and accessory sales. Other fundraisers sponsored by the guild include book sales, dances, trivia night and a soup luncheon. The annual highlight is the Guild's Golf Tournament held in July each year.
The fundraising efforts culminate each year in a contribution to the Canton-Potsdam Hospital from the Guild. The contributions are used to purchase medical equipment or added service benefits for the patients. In years past, the Guild have funded digital mammography, expanded cardiology services, neonatal monitors and numerous other projects.
Additionally, the Guild also established and funds nursing scholarships, continuing education awards, prescription drug assistance, Mothers Day baby basket and Lifestyle and Wellness day. It serves a vital role in connecting the Hospital with the local community.
Holiday Wreath Sale
INVENTORY LIQUIDATION SALE-50% to 75% Storewide
GIFT SHOP TEMPORARY LOCATION-MARKET SQUARE MALL
Due to the uncertain times we are experiencing, some of our regular activities and programs have been placed on PAUSE. Our gift shop, formerly located at
50 Leroy Street, closed it's doors mid March in compliance with COVID-19 restrictions. Our annual gift has been impacted as a result. We are busy making plans to recover and recoup those loss revenues and you can help us do that! Please visit our temporary location and help us support our Hometown Health Heros' by doing so!
COME FIND US AT 22 DEPOT STREET -MARKET SQUARE MALL IN POTSDAM-STORE WILL BE CLOSING ON 10/30/20.
Our opening date is Monday, September 7. We will be open Monday-Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm. Cash or check only, with ATM access in the mall. Please
practice social distancing. Masks are REQUIRED. We will have hand sanitizer available at entrance.
Membership Application
Please take this opportunity to become a Guild Member, renew your membership or pass this information along to a friend.
Continuing Education Award
The Canton-Potsdam Hospital Guild awards a total of $4000 each year for continuing education. Deadline to apply is September 1st each year. Awards will be considered for continuing education expenses incurred between June 1 and May 31 the following year. Click below for Application Procedures and Application to apply.
SUNY Canton Nursing Program
Potsdam-Canton Hospital Guild supports SUNY Canton Nursing program. The selection process is handled by SUNY Canton. This is awarded to up to four nursing students from St. Lawrence County with preference given to non-traditional students and a minimum of 3.0 GPA.
Click link SUNY Canton Website
Forms and Applications
Gift Shop Volunteer Checklist
Our gift shop is staffed entirely by volunteers. Please consider joining the team by becoming a gift shop volunteer. Click the link below to find out more Volunteer checklist
Gift Shop Volunteer Application
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CANCELLED DUE TO THE PANDEMIC: The Guild's 26th Annual Golf Tournament date was scheduled for July 11th at Potsdam Town and Country Club. This course is located at 6194 State Highway 56 in Potsdam, NY.
Please check back later for new dates and time.
Our tournament is held each year in July, it is one of our biggest fund raisers and a great deal of fun too. Don't delay, gather your team and get prepared to play!
Trivia Night at the Barking Dog Saloon
was a great success. Thank you to the many teams and individuals that came out to support us and enjoy the fun. We particularly would like to thank Romie and Lisa Clothier of the Barking Dog and their staff. Our thanks also includes guest DJ's, Steven Smalling and Ben Gable, for all their hard work. All proceeds from the Guild's fundraising efforts go to support the Canton-Potsdam Hospital.
Helping hands..
Butterfly Garden
Located at EJ Noble building, 80 East Main Street, Canton, NY
Volunteers lending helping hands to keep the butterfly garden
beautiful. Thank you!
From left, CPH President and CEO David Acker, FACHE; CPH Guild President Suzanne Dougherty, and CPH Foundation Executive Director April Grant. Photo submitted by St. Lawrence Health System.
Canton-Potsdam Hospital Foundation receives donation from guild
The Canton-Potsdam Hospital Guild recently presented their annual donation to the Canton-Potsdam Hospital Foundation.
This year’s gift totaled over $65,000 to support the purchase of items such as defibrillators, EKG cart, diabetic retinopathy screening equipment, handheld phlebotomy devices, an infant security tag reader system, and more than $3,700 in smaller grants for departments and projects across the Hospital.
Eighteen Guild Board members, as well as dozens of Guild volunteers, donate thousands of hours in fundraising for the hospital. Guild members also provide direct service to the Hospital by providing assistance at blood drives and Hospital events.
Soup is Served...
The Canton-Potsdam Hospital's annual Soup luncheon was a SOUP-erb success. Thank you to those who helped with this function and for those that came and sampled the soups. We hope that you will all join us again next year.
The luncheon was held at the United Methodist Church in Canton, NY, on Valentine's Day. From Left, Ellen Glasgow, Nancy Griffin, Judy Chase, Gail Abplanalp , Sue Dougherty, Paula Jones and Mary Ellen Carvel.
Some of the soup luncheon attendees included, from left, B.J. Wilkinson, Ann Elmer, Rachael Towne, Linda Casserly and Mary Jo Whalen.
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