The Gift of Sound… and Silence
One large room with twelve treatment spaces full of patients can get slightly disruptive, with beeps, dings, loud chatter and nerves!...
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Apr
News
17
Apr
Gifts in Action: Major Equipment Upgrade Arrives in a Heartbeat
When the need for new equipment arises at our hospital, our generous donor community continues to step in....
27
Jan
A Musical Memorial: Local musician turns grief into action
Hog, a local community member also known as Usually Trespassing, honored his late brother with a benefit show that raised funds, distributed naloxone kits, and brought people together....
09
Jan
Punk Rock Philanthropy
In loving memory of Marcel L’Abbée, local community member Hog, aka Usually Trespassing, organized a benefit show that raises awareness and brings support to mental health and addiction services....
02
Dec
Mary Lou Owen donates $148,000 towards critical Operating Equipment at Sechelt Hospital
This remarkable $148,000 gift to Sechelt Hospital Foundation and the community demonstrates her commitment to making the best medicine local!...
16
Aug
Sechelt Hospital Foundation Welcomes Next Generation Leadership
Sue Carruthers has been named Chair of the Board of Directors, with Courtney Pratt now serving as Vice-Chair and Ruth Rodgers as Secretary, and Frank Belfry continuing to serve as Treasurer. The move was announced at the Foundation’s Annual General Meeting in June....
27
Mar
Sunshine Coast Healthcare Auxiliary donates $250K to Emergency Department
Sechelt Hospital Foundation signs longstanding fundraising partner as major gift donor Sechelt, BC — Renovations now underway in Sechelt (shíshálh) Hospital’s Emergency Department have gotten one big step closer to being fully funded, thanks to a gift of $250,000 from the Sunshine Coast Healthcare Auxiliary. The designated gift will go towards...
13
Feb
For the Love of Learning
Sechelt, BC — The latest cohort of Sunshine Coast healthcare workers furthering their medical education gathered beneath the big red heart at Sechelt Hospital. David Silverman, Paul Jung, Megan Lacey, and Kelsey Oxley are all members of the Medical Imaging team. They are studying to expand their diagnostic certifications to include...
15
Dec
Babies Get New Warm Welcome at Sechelt Hospital
Donations bring new incubators and life-saving gear to Sechelt Hospital maternity ward Sechelt, B.C.—As Vancouver Coastal Health’s Sechelt Hospital prepares to deliver the last baby of 2023, (151 and counting!), the wrappers have just come off five new “Panda” warmers, a “Giraffe” incubator and six neonatal heart monitors for each room...
08
Dec
Dietitian’s Top 3 Tips for a Healthier Holiday Season
Dietitian’s Top 3 Tips for a Healthier Holiday Season (That don’t the ditch the dessert!) With the holiday season fast-approaching, many of us are filling our calendars with party invitations, and our grocery carts with foods we wouldn’t normally buy. For those living with diabetes, or anyone with healthy-eating goals, the holidays...