Impact Stories

Your generosity & giving transforms our medical care.

From new machines improving the capabilities of first responders to care beds keeping patients comfortable, your donations are directly impacting people’s lives. We want you to learn about the stories that are only made possible because of the selfless generosity you’ve shown. It’s in moments like these where we get to celebrate our deep appreciation for the continued support of our donors through stories they’ve brought to life. We are truly grateful.

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These are only a few of the stories you’ve helped bring to life.

Impact Stories
Veronica’s Story
Veronica’s Story
Ethan’s Story
Ethan’s Story

You don’t know how important X-rays are until you need a lot of them.

Leanne’s Story
Leanne’s Story

I know this because I would not be here today if it wasn’t for the timely access to diagnosis and treatment through CT scans that saved my life….

The Gift of Excellence: Recumbent Bikes Support Active Lifestyle and Rehabilitation
The Gift of Excellence: Recumbent Bikes Support Active Lifestyle and Rehabilitation

Outpatients recovering from recent surgical procedures are now able to access a new recumbent bike that has been added to the repertoire of rehab equipment at VJH.

Assisted Bathing Tub
Assisted Bathing Tub

A new medical bathtub was purchased for the Vernon Community Healthcare Office thanks in part to local gentleman and philanthropist, Charles Farrer, who experienced first-hand the need for assistance in bathing.

Gamma Camera
Gamma Camera

Much to the excitement of the Medical Imaging team, a generous bequest left in support of high priority needs in medical imaging resulted in the purchase and installation of a new gamma camera this spring.

Anesthesia Ultrasound
Anesthesia Ultrasound

When one of the existing anesthesia ultrasound machines at VJH unexpectedly broke down in the fall of 2019, the Hospital Administration team approached the Foundation with an urgent request to purchase a new one. We quickly obliged.

Help us continue elevating healthcare in our region.