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2017Wine Women and Woods Tee off for the Cure Raises $101,000 for Breast Cancer
VJH is getting a new Gamma Probe System to detect mutated cells and tumours in the breast, thanks to the Wine, Women & Woods Tee off for the Cure golf tournament held at Predator Ridge June 11 and 12. The event raised $101,000 for VJH Foundation to purchase the equipment. The Gamma Probe technology is based on the injection of radio‐ pharmaceuticals that emit gamma…
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2017VJH Staff Win Community Leader Award
Congratulations to the VJH Emergency Dept. for receiving the Emergency Service Award this week at the 2017 Vernon Morning Star Community Leader Awards! Dr. Mike Concannon and Manager Leslie Murphy received the award on behalf of the ED team. Rev. Grace Wulff (left) was a finalist in the Above & Beyond Category. Thirty-one residents were recognized for their special contributions to the North Okanagan. Congratulations…
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2017Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation Launches Men’s Health Month for Prostate Cancer and Cardiac Care
For the first time, Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation is dedicating the entire month of June to promoting men’s health. This year, the Foundation is launching North Okanagan Men’s Health Month in place of the Do it for Dad Run & Walk. “Our new initiative will continue to benefit prostate health for local men, and will also provide support for cardiac care needs at VJH,” said…
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2017JCI Gala Raises $26,800 for VJH Foundation
The 8th annual JCI Hospital Gala held April 22nd at the Vernon Lodge and Conference Centre raised $26,800 for the Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation. Funds will purchase lifesaving emergency cardiac equipment that will be used when transporting patients to the KGH Cardiac Care Unit. This equipment will help keep both patients and health care staff safe during transport, allowing staff to assist patients while being…
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2017Fraternal Order of Eagles Donates $2,000
Many thanks to the Vernon Fraternal Order of Eagles #3557 for their generous donation of $2,000! John Mayrhofer, Eagles Secretary, dropped by the Foundation office to present the cheque to Sue Beaudry. Funds will be designated to areas of most need.
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2017Vernon Doctors Hockey Tournament Donates $75,000 for Cardiac Care and Surgical Services at VJH
Thanks to the vision and dedication of a local physician, North Okanagan residents will receive major enhancements to their health care. The Vernon Doctors Hockey Tournament, founded by Dr. William Cawkell, has donated $75,000 to Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation to support Surgical Services and the purchase of a LUCAS Chest Compression System at Vernon Jubilee Hospital. “Our heartfelt thanks and appreciation goes out to Dr….
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2017Birthday Funds Help Sick Kids at VJH
For the second year in a row, Nathan Campbell donated his birthday money to support sick kids at VJH. The eleven-year-old decided to forgo any presents, instead collecting money from his party, and having his parents match the funds with a donation from their business, Great Canadian Oil Change. Great job, Nathan! Hope 11 is a great year!
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2017Rock for Care Raises $3,081
Rock for Care at The Longhorn Pub on April 23rd raised $3,081 for the Cancer Equipment Fund at VJH! Thank you to Zav Dhillon (pictured with Richard Rolke from VJH Foundation), Dan Ondzik and the team from The Longhorn, Rick Zipp, all the bands, auction sponsors, event supporters and everyone who came out to enjoy the event!
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2017Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation Receives Million Dollar Legacy Gift
Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation has received its largest single legacy gift to date. Long- time Okanagan resident Frank Yanavicius left his full estate, a gift in excess of $1 million, to the Foundation in recognition of exceptional care he received at VJH in his later years. “This generous gift from Mr. Yanavicius will ensure improved health care for North Okanagan generations to come,” said Sue…
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2017Charity Classic Raising Funds for Cardiac Care at VJH
2017 celebrates the 8th Annual VJH Foundation Charity Classic, supporting health care in the North Okanagan. To date this event has raised $1.178 million net, which purchased essential medical equipment for Vernon Jubilee Hospital. This year’s event will raise money to fight heart disease at the hospital. Heart disease and stroke are some of the number one killers of men and women in Canada. Early…
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2017TB Vets Charitable Foundation Funds Theravest System for VJH Respiratory Patients
Thanks to a generous gift of $16,300 from TB Vets Charitable Foundation, respiratory patients in the North Okanagan can breathe easier. The donation to Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation was used to purchase a High Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation (HFCWO) generator and vests for the treatment and therapy of people with compromised airway clearance. “We are very thankful for the generosity of TB Vets for funding…
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2017Wine Women & Woods Tee Off for the Cure Raising Funds for Gamma Probe System at VJH
Wine Women & Woods is raising funds for a Gamma Probe System which is part of the diagnostic and treatment arsenal available to Oncologists and Surgeons at VJH. The device is used during breast cancer surgery to detect a previously injected radioactive tracer which is more likely to be absorbed into cancerous cells than healthy tissue. The Gamma Probe will be used annually in about 100…