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2017Armstrong Spallumcheen Health Care Auxiliary Donates $72,144 to Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation
The Armstrong Spallumcheen Health Care Auxiliary (A/SHA) continues to ensure the best health care for North Okanagan residents with its recent donation of $72,144 to Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation. “Since 1996, the Auxiliary has donated an astounding $1,161,643 to the Foundation. We are grateful for their ongoing dedication and generosity which elevates the level of care for all of us,” said Sue Beaudry, VJHF Director…
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2017VJH Foundation Supports Child & Youth Mental Health & Substance Use Collaborative
Project Leader Kara Wilhelms explains how the Child & Youth Mental Health & Substance Use Collaborative helps young people in the Shuswap – North Okanagan. Thank you to our donors for supporting this vital community initiative.
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2017Bringing Awareness to Men’s Health
Seven years ago, Vernon resident Greg Mussenden was enjoying a winter walk with his wife when he experienced an unfamiliar tightness in his chest. “I knew something wasn’t right,” he said. “I had to stop and rest.” With a history of heart disease in his family, Mussenden tried to consciously live a healthy lifestyle, eating properly and exercising regularly. Although there wasn’t any pain, a…
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2017From Avoidance to Advocacy for Men’s Health
When Ed Eyford was diagnosed with prostate cancer, he kept the bad news to himself, not even telling his wife. “Waiting for the surgery to have it removed was so stressful, I had a heart attack. That’s when I realized I had to let it out.” That was 26 years ago, and Eyford has made a remarkable journey from avoidance to advocacy for men’s health….
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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!