Donations for Vernon Hospital’s new CT scanner doubled in donations on Tuesday

Vernon Jubilee Hospital (VJH) is in dire need of a new CT scanner, and on Giving Tuesday, the fundraiser will double.

The VJH Foundation is raising funds to double the hospital’s CT scanner capacity for the growing North Okanagan community, and the Galbraith Foundation is doubling the impact of donor assistance today, Nov. 29. enhanced to make

VJH’s current scanners perform approximately 20,000 scans per year. This is 40% more than the number of scans that typically drive a second CT scanner.

I urgently need a second scanner. Last year, the average patient waited 68 days for his CT scan, even though the scan was running on him 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

“I think this is a really great day, before the end of the year, before the Christmas season starts, and really paying attention to the few nonprofits that support this community,” said Galbraith. Told. community philanthropist. “If you watch the news or read the newspapers, it’s clear that there is a pretty serious crisis going on, and if hospitals are better equipped and staffed, the service will be better.” We highly recommend supporting this drive knowing it will reduce your latency.”

CT scans are ordered for many reasons, including detecting cancerous tumors, finding internal damage, and diagnosing heart disease.

Dr. Adam Weathermon, Head of Medical Imaging at VJH, said: “This is what drives us every day to provide the best healthcare for our community.”

With support from the community, VJH will expand CT services so that everyone in the community can benefit from increased access, improved care and better outcomes.

Giving Tuesday is a global day of philanthropy that encourages people to consider donating to the charity of their choice. This year marks his 10th anniversary from this global call to action.

If you would like to donate on Giving Tuesday, please visit vjhfoundation.org/giving-tuesday.

A registered charity, the VJH Foundation works closely with Interior Health to help improve healthcare services in the North Okanagan community. They support urgently needed equipment purchases and patient care initiatives to improve healthcare for people in their communities.

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Brendan Sikora

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