Make a Donation
Equipment Needs
Your children were born here, a grandparent lives here and your friend’s life was saved here. We understand that often we forget the impact health care has on our lives unless we are at the center of a crisis.
Our Campbell River Hospital touches the lives of more than
people in our community and the North Island.
There are nearly
babies born in our hospital each year.
Each year, our hospital performs over
x-rays and
mammograms.
On average, there are more than
ultrasounds performed each day, that is more than
each year.
Our hospital has one of the most efficient ICU’s in the Province. In 2018 alone, our ICU had more than
ventilator hours.
Our Current Top Priorities
Hospital equipment is advancing rapidly with new technology making it easier to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders. The Campbell River Hospital Foundation is raising money to purchase the equipment our doctors have identified as most urgent. Some items are new and some are replacement items for old and outdated equipment. Every single piece of equipment on our wish list is vital to our hospital’s ability to offer you and those you love the very best treatment and care.
Help us Fund our 2024/2025Equipment Wishlist
Deep Resolve Software (MRI)
Medical Imaging
Learn More
Deep Resolve is a cutting edge AI technology that was health Canada approved in December of 2023. This de-noising technology improves the imaging quality of MRI's and improves the imaging and an easier patient experience within medical imaging. Additionally, the time savings for patients will translate into more cases being completed and faster access to care for patients in North Vancouver Island needing MRI's.
Centrella Smart beds (3)
Inpatient
Learn More
This is for hospital beds to have specialized mattresses for pressure injury prevention and management. This mattress surface has "weight-based pressure redistribution that automatically adjusts to patient weight and bed position for optimal pressure redistribution, shear management and patient comfort" and "focused advanced microclimate technology proven to effectively remove excess heat and moisture await from patients skin, especially through the sacral area where pressure injuries are most common."
Hospital beds with specialty mattresses will hopefully increase patient access to highly needed specialty equipment, improve patient care and reduce overall health care costs.
Diros Generator
Surgical Services
Learn More
This piece of equipment is a small generator, the size of a carry on suitcase. The machine uses radio waves to create a current that heats a small area of nerve tissue. The heat destroys that area of the nerve, stopping it from sending pain signals to your brain. The pain management techniques includes but is not limited to supporting clients with cervical pain, thoracic lumbar pain, sacroiliac pain, hip, knee and foot pain.
There are currently interventions in place for pain management, they include regular medication injections and pain medications. These are not the ideal situation, nor are they ideal from a system standpoint. Having the capacity to further eliminate the pain signals being sent would allow a more fulsome life with less time spent travelling and securing pain management.
Our Events
Many caring and dedicated businesses and individuals support the Campbell River Hospital Foundation every year through a variety of fundraising efforts.
From Golf Tournaments, Auctions, Walk-a-Thons and Picnics, no event is too big or too small. Events on our behalf raise thousands of dollars each year to support quality healthcare at our Hospital.
Trivia Night – February
Trivia night is a fun-filled FUN-draiser for the Campbell River Hospital Foundation and has raised more than $213,000 to support vital equipment purchases that support quality health care for Campbell River and the North Island.
Because You Care Lottery – Spring
Are you ready for your next travel adventure? There are only 2,750 tickets, at $40 each or sets of 3 for only $100, and can be purchased online and with various retailers.
Scrap Metal Challenge – June
Our purpose is simple: to raise money while fostering a little bit of competition within the business community, and help local residents clean up their own scrap metal for a good cause. Since the challenge has begun, over $97,000 has been raised for the purchase of medical equipment for the hospital.
Golf. Because You Care. – September
Since 1996, our tournaments have raised over $350,000 for the Campbell River Hospital, thanks to the tremendous support provided by community sponsors. We hope that you will consider supporting this year’s event, and join us in supporting quality health care for Campbell River and North Vancouver Island.
How you can help
Donate
The generosity of donors allows us to stay on the leading edge of medical technology and treatment to provide the best possible patient care.
Planned Giving
Leave a legacy of your own that will benefit the health of our community for generations to come.
Caring Spirit
This program allows patients, relatives or friends to express their gratitude to the people who were there when they needed them most.
Well Wishes
Well Wishes provides family and friends convenient access to patients/residents at the Hospital by sending them e-mail messages.
Volunteer
Volunteers are the backbone of our fundraising efforts. Join an incredible group of volunteers who provide their time, energy with various projects.