Supporting the Heart of Hospital Care: General Medicine Units
When most people think of hospital care, they picture surgical suites, pediatric wards, or specialized health centers. But at the heart of Nanaimo Regional General Hospital are our General Medicine Units—the places patients come when their illness doesn’t have a clear label, but still requires care, compassion, and healing.
These units are where recovery takes time. Where infections are treated, strength is regained, and wounds begin to heal. Chances are, someone you know has stayed here.
At the core of this care is more than medicine—it’s about dignity, comfort, and connection. Recovery isn’t just physical; it’s emotional and mental, too. That’s where your support makes an incredible difference.
Thanks to generous donors, patients receive thoughtful items that brighten their stay—things that remind them they are more than a diagnosis.
- A crossword puzzle or sudoku book can offer calm in a stressful moment.
- Tablets and amplifiers help patients stay connected with loved ones.
- A Code Brew gift card or meal voucher gives families a break from the bedside.
- Comfort items like shampoo, deodorant, lip balm, and cozy blankets bring dignity and normalcy.
These aren’t just “extras.” They are reminders that every patient deserves care that feels human, compassionate, and kind.
How You Can Help
If you’d like to make a difference for patients in the General Medicine Units, the Nanaimo District Hospital Foundation gratefully accepts both cash and in-kind donations, including:
These aren’t just “extras.” They are reminders that every patient deserves care that feels human, compassionate, and kind.
Together, we can make the recovery journey a little easier, a little brighter, and a lot more hopeful—for every patient who walks through our doors.
