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2019State-of-the-art urology surgical table with fluoroscopy arrives in Vernon – thanks to $770,000 gift.
A state-of-the art, high-resolution suite of equipment for urology has arrived in Vernon Jubilee Hospital thanks to a generous donor. This anonymous gift of $770,000 is the largest major gift the VJH Foundation has received. This new equipment takes our service to a whole new world-class level. The previous table was used in over 5,000 cases in 3 years including both elective and emergency surgery,…
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2019Long wait for new scopes pays off
Ambulatory Care at VJH has just received eight new colonoscopes thanks to $275,000 raised by the Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation (VJH Foundation) through December 2017 Light-A-Bulb. Interior Health has joined all the health authorities in BC to increase buying power for certain purchases. Colonoscopes were including in this new process which took a long time to work out. The result, however, is fantastic – the…
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2019Local Subway shows ongoing support for the health of our community
Vernon Subway restaurants show their support for Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation year after year. This January, they have given $5,000 to VJH Foundation’s campaign, OPERATION: Surgical Care for Life. Local Subway co-owners Gurjit Jhajj and Raj Jaswal have been long term donors to the foundation and recognize the importance of improving healthcare in the North Okanagan. They have donated over $72,000 since 2004 to many…
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2019Patient thanks VJH surgeon for getting her life back
“I have a new lease on life!” exclaimed Lori King, who is grateful for the care she received from Dr. Paul Dooley, Orthopedic Surgeon at Vernon Jubilee Hospital. Lori was a young woman, only 45, when she was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in her knees and discovered that she would need to have, not just one, but two partial knee replacements. She was referred to Dr….
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2019Light A Bulb raises over $350,000
Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation is thrilled to announce that we have raised $350,284 through our 2018 Light A Bulb Campaign, far exceeding our goal of $275,000. This total marks the highest amount raised in the 31 year history of the Light A Bulb campaign. “We are completely blown away by the response this year and want to sincerely thank each and every one who…
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2018Light A Bulb Exceeds Goal
Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation is so excited to announce that we have met and exceeded our fundraising goal for the 31st annual Light A Bulb Campaign! We have raised over $310,000, the highest amount in Light A Bulb history. “We are blown away by the generosity of North Okanagan residents,” says Lisa Westermark, Executive Director, Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation. “Thank you so much to everyone…
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2018Japanese Women’s Auxiliary supports Light A Bulb
In the North Okanagan, Japanese culture and heritage has deep roots, dating back many decades. Vernon Japanese Women’s Auxiliary, or Fujinkai, is an integral part of the Japanese community. The Vernon Japanese Women’s Auxiliary formed in the late 1930’s, shortly after the Vernon Japanese Hall on Bella Vista Road was built. Their mission is to keep Japanese culture alive and for Japanese women to feel…
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2018Getting closer to Light A Bulb Campaign goal
With 9 days left to go until Christmas, the 31st annual Light A Bulb Campaign has picked up a lot of momentum and the Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation expects to reach our $275,000 goal. “We are getting closer and are so thrilled with the generosity of our community,” says Lisa Westermark, Executive Director, Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation. “Seeing people come together and hearing why they…
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2018Light A Bulb Campaign picks up momentum
The 31st annual Light A Bulb Campaign got off to a slow start but things are picking up for the Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation. We have raised $197,000 towards our $275,000 goal. This is due to a flood of donations that had been held up in the mail and a generous donation of $70,000 from the Armstrong Spallumcheen Healthcare Auxiliary. “We are grateful for the…
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2018Share-a-Bear cheering up children this holiday season
Comforting a child and bringing a smile to their face while they are sick during the holiday season is a priceless gift. BC Liquor Stores’ annual Share-a-Bear campaign has been bringing joy to children all over British Columbia for nearly 30 years. The Share-a-Bear program began in 1989 and has gifted almost 700,000 stuffed bears to charities throughout the province. Customers purchase stuffed bears to…
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2018Get Healthy for the Holidays and support VJH Foundation
You don’t need to wait for a New Year’s Resolution to make your health a priority. Fit Body Boot Camp in Vernon has an amazing deal starting December 1st and you won’t want to miss it. From December 1 to January 31, Fit Body Boot Camp has a 21 day fitness package for $67. Even better than the price is the fact that 100% of…
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2018Postal Strike Effects Light A Bulb Results
The 31st annual Light A Bulb Campaign launched on November 7th and is off to a slow start, raising $44,000 of the $275,000 target, due to the rotating postal strike. The Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation is raising funds for critical equipment at VJH. The goal of the campaign is to give VJH surgeons the equipment needed to perform more surgeries, ultimately reducing wait times and…