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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 Some items are new and some are replacement items for old and outdated equipment.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.
Vein Viewer
Uses infrared light to find and map out veins 10 to 15mm deep. This equipment has real-time image, with an approximate 98% accuracy for assessing actual vein size.
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Because it is mobile and easily maneuverable it can be adjusted according to the position of the patient, while leaving the clinicians hands free to perform the procedure. It improves first attempt success rates for IV and lab tests, prevents delaying patient care and staff resources.
GLIDESCOPES
Patient airway management can sometimes be extremely challenging both when a problem is suspected ahead of time but even more so when it is discovered unexpectedly during an operation.
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The provision of Glidescopes in both the OR’s and endoscopy has enhanced our ability to manage airways. I can say without doubt that the Glidescope has contributed to the safety of patient care, has allowed certain patients to have much less stressful anesthetic procedures and has allowed the Anesthesiologists to have much more confidence to carry out their role in providing great care to every patient under their care.
2 Omni Hysteroscopes
This equipment will enable our Obstetric/Gynecological surgeons at Campbell River Hospital to assist women suffering with abnormal bleeding symptoms without having to undergo major surgery and possibly removing the entire uterus.
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The Hysteroscope works with the Myosure Tissue Removal System, a removal is a hysterscopic treatment that targets and removes uterine tissue including fibroids and polyps.
These scopes support patient care by performing both a diagnostic and operative function in one in an all-in-one scope.
Our Events
Many caring and dedicated businesses and individuals support the Campbell River Hospital Foundation every year through a variety of fundraising efforts.
From Gala evenings, 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.
Keith and Reyja Teitge, owners of Trent Janitorial came in and donated $1000.00 towards our Surgical Services Department.
They wanted to give back to the team and department that took such amazing care of Reyja during a procedure this past Fall, and to express their gratitude towards the care and support that they received from everyone involved.
Thank you, your recognition means a lot.
www.trentjanitorial.ca/
Eva Xu and the amazing team at Gourmet Essentials spent so much time and effort in wrapping beautiful gifts by donation in the store in December. Their constant dedication to our Foundation every year is gratefully received. This year they raised $1503.00 to be used towards the portable ultrasound machine for our Maternity Clinic and Cancer Care that reside in our Wellness center.
Eva has owned Gourmet Essentials for two years now and has carried on this tradition that they have been doing for us since 1998!! Thank you for your always generous donation!
Photo L-R: Susan Johnson, Stacey Marsh, Eva Xu, Dominique Gaudet
Gourmet Essentials
Al & Gay Ruff recently made a donation to help Medical Imaging get better X-Rays of infants and Children. Their donation will be used towards the purchase of the Pedia Poser that allows children to experience less stressful and more comfortable experiences during Medical Imaging.
Al and Gay have been donating to the Hospital Foundation dedicated to equipment to help children through the Kans for Kids program that they run. They raised over $31,000 for several children's charities in 2019.
Thank you Al and Gay for your continued generosity and support for the youngest members of our community. You are valued.
For more information on how to get involved in Kans for Kids call 250-923-8431 or email alruff33@gmail.com to arrange pick up or drop off of your bottles/cans and help support our kids.
crhospitalfoundation.ca/equipment-wish-list/
Photo L-R: Al Ruff, Gay Ruff, Scott Harpell ( Medical Imaging) Stacey Marsh (CRHF)