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2019New Physiatrist and Much Needed Equipment for North Okanagan Residents
Local residents will no longer have to be referred to Kelowna to access physiatry care treatments with the recruitment of a new doctor and the purchase of new two pieces of specialty equipment. The Vernon Jubilee Hospital team was delighted to recently welcome Physiatrist Dr. Jennifer Thomas to Vernon, a medical doctor who specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Physiatrists diagnose and treat both acute…
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2019VJH Foundation Kicks off Fundraising Program at Shoppers Drug Mart
VERNON, BC – Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation is calling on residents of the North Okanagan to support the McMurtry-Baerg Cancer Centre, which continues to be a starting point for people newly diagnosed with cancer to support them in their journey through the process. From October 5th to November 1st, residents can donate to the LOVE YOU by Shoppers Drug Mart fall fundraising program to grow…
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2019VJH Foundation Announces New Executive Director
A now familiar face is leading the way in supporting improved health care services in the North Okanagan. The Board of the Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Kate McBrearty as Executive Director of the Foundation, effectively immediately. “On behalf of the entire Board, we are thrilled to officially welcome Kate to the position of Executive Director. She has been…
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2019VJH Foundation Charity Classic Golf Tournament exceeds $2 Million Goal
A major milestone was reached this past weekend at the 10th Anniversary of the Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation Charity Golf Classic held at Predator Ridge Resort. The annual sold-out event saw 136 players from around the region gather at the Resort for a fun-filled day of golf, games, gourmet food and exciting live auction. This year, due to the ongoing tremendous support of the participants,…
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2019Hospital Employees Celebrated by VJH Foundation Team
Dr. Curtis Mohamed and Chef Diane Cottrell on the barbecue
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2019Sun FM makes Pediatric Oncology Room a reality
Children facing cancer now have a dedicated space at Vernon Jubilee Hospital to receive chemotherapy treatment thanks to the Sun FM Have a Heart Radiothon and the incredible generosity of our community. On June 20, donors, doctors, staff, and supporters gathered to celebrate the grand opening of the Pediatric Oncology Room at the McMurtry-Baerg Cancer Centre at VJH. Supported by a specialized team of health…
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2019Smooth Operations Hospital Gala Raises over $115,000
Overwhelming community support resulted in a successful Smooth Operations Gala and enhanced medical care in the North Okanagan. On May 11, a sold-out crowd of 240 people attended the gala, which raised over $115,000. The gala is part of OPERATION: Surgical Care for Life, a campaign which aims to reduce hospital wait times, increase surgical capacity and improve patient outcomes. “We couldn’t be more thrilled…
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2019SUN FM Have a Heart Radiothon provides vital equipment for newborns & families
Our community came together on April 25th to raise funds for Women’s and Children Health Services at Vernon Jubilee Hospital From 6 am to 6 pm, Betty Selin and Jerhett Schafer broadcasted live from Village Green Shopping Centre for the 16th Annual Have a Heart Radiothon. Individuals, businesses, and community groups challenged each other, on and off the air, raising an outstanding $57,317 in just…
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201916th Annual Radiothon benefits Newborn and Family Centered Care
Thursday, April 25th marks the 16th Annual Sun FM Have a Heart Radiothon. Sun FM is committed to helping children in the North Okanagan, ensuring that they have access to the best healthcare possible. On-air personalities Jerhett Schafer and Betty Selin will broadcast live on location from the main entrance of Village Green Shopping Centre from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm. This year’s goal…
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2019VJH Foundation announces 2019 Hospital Gala
Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation is pleased to announce the 23rd annual Hospital Gala on May 11, 2019. This years’ event, ‘Smooth Operations’, will be in support of the current campaign, OPERATION: Surgical Care for Life, to increase the number of surgeries at VJH. Smooth Operations 2019 Hospital Gala, presented by Subway Vernon, is the first of a new era in the VJH Foundation gala history….
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2019Local Shopper’s Drug Marts support Women’s Health
During the fall of 2018, all three Shopper’s Drug Marts in Vernon joined together to raise funds for their 17th annual Growing Women’s Health Campaign. The stores, together with the community, raised more than $7,573! This year, the funds will support women’s cancer care at Vernon Jubilee Hospital’s McMurtry-Baerg Cancer Centre. The Growing Women’s Health campaign is a four-week program held across Canada each fall….
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2019Arise Wellness celebrates by supporting VJH Foundation
On January 24, Arise Wellness celebrated its 10-year anniversary with the community in mind by giving back to the Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation. A portion of the proceeds generated through the practice that day, amounting to $2,000, were donated to Women’s & Children’s Health Services at VJH. Arise Wellness began as a two-person operation with Chiropractor, Elliot Lysyk, DC and his partner, Alana. It has…