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Aug 10
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Thank you, Hub City Lions Club!

By Celebrate!, News, Thank You!
Thank you to Nanaimo Hub City Lions Club for their wonderful gift of $5,000 towards Nanaimo Regional General Hospital’s Palliative Care Unit.
Palliative Care is such a special place in our Hospital, for our friends & family. Thank you again to Nanaimo Hub City Lions for honoring this area of our Hospital and the exceptional healthcare providers that serve our community.
Aug 09
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Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation Funds Youth Wellness Van

By Celebrate!, News, Thank You!

Thanks to generous financial support from the Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation, a mobile service for youth wellness will soon be hitting the road.

The new Youth Wellness Van will offer sexual health information, birth control, pregnancy testing, STI testing, immunizations, harm reduction, mental health and substance use supports, as well as referrals to other health providers for youth up to age 25.

Read More: https://www.islandhealth.ca/news/stories/nanaimo-district-hospital-foundation-funds-new-mobile-service-youth-wellness

Aug 09
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Dragon Boat Society and Save On Foods Give Big

By Celebrate!, News, Thank You!

Thank you so much to the Nanaimo Dragon Boat Festival Society and Save On Foods Nanaimo for your years of partnership and this incredible gift of $25,000 towards cancer care!

The past 17 years of support have been transformational for healthcare in our region. Throughout the years this inspirational event has helped to raise over $510,000 in support of Nanaimo Regional General Hospital.

Read more: https://www.nanaimobulletin.com/community/former-dragonboat-festival-organizers-donate-to-nanaimo-hospital-foundation-and-hospice/

Aug 03
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Canadian Tire Nanaimo – Our 2022 Golf for Life Presenting Sponsor and Wonderful Partner to our Community

By Celebrate!, Kudos, News, Thank You!
Our 2022 Golf for Life Presenting Sponsor is Canadian Tire Nanaimo, a wonderful partner to the Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation and our community over the years. Canadian Tire Nanaimo has donated close to $100,000 in gifts to us for medical equipment, fundraising events, and special projects. For example, during the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic they stepped up to donate dozens of 5 gallon buckets of hand sanitizer, thousands of boxes of face shields and surgical gloves to the medical team at the Nanaimo Regional General Hospital, local medical clinics, private doctor practices, midwife practices, First Nations medical centres, veterinary clinics, and any other establishments that provide medical care in our neighbourhoods. “I think we met every doctor in the city during that time,” said Marc Telosky, General Manager of Canadian Tire Nanaimo (pictured). “We knew supplies were scarce, so we wanted to make sure doctors and healthcare workers got first priority for the donations. We gave them whatever we could, whatever they asked for.”
David McClenahan, Owner of Canadian Tire Nanaimo, took over the business in February 2022 and was keen to grow its already healthy philanthropic efforts. “We know there’s never enough government funding available for service organizations that need it,” he said. “I believe it is my responsibility to support and reinvest in the community that supports our business. They are generous and loyal to us, and we are grateful for them.”
Canadian Tire Nanaimo has a wide range of causes in our region, focusing on the needs of their neighbours. Their primary cause is kids’ sports, providing funding through their signature charity Jumpstart, as well as providing direct funding to families for sports equipment and anything that encourages a healthy lifestyle. They also give to resource organizations that help people without housing and other marginalized individuals, schools, First Nations organizations, and of course, healthcare. Furthermore, 100% of their funding stays in the community. “I’m proud to have Nanaimo Regional General Hospital as my hospital,” said Mr. Telosky.
Last year Canadian Tire Nanaimo was the Golf Cart Sponsor of Golf for Life, the Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation’s signature fundraiser. This year, they have increased their gift and stepped up into the lead sponsorship role. When asked what inspired them to make this jump, Mr. McClenahan told us: “We at Canadian Tire are happy to help this very worthy cause. The hospital takes care of us, and it’s time for us to take care of them.” We are so grateful to Canadian Tire for their support.
All proceeds from the 29th annual Golf for Life event will go toward the purchase of all of the state-of-the-art critical care medical equipment for the new Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at NRGH, expected to open in late 2023. For more information about Golf for Life and how you can participate, visit www.golfforlife.net.
Jun 28
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Roots to Read Launch

By Celebrate!, Congratulations!, News
This week at NRGH, Paediatrician Dr. Jane Pegg and Family Doctor Dr. Bill Ehman celebrated the launch of their passion project, Roots to Read – NRGH Newborn Literacy Program. The program aims to support language and literacy development in children. Snuneymuxw Elder Lolly Good, whose Hul’q’umi’num name is Shxuysulwut, started the event off in a good way with a prayer and a welcome song.
The Roots to Read program will provide a book bag to every newborn at NRGH that will include two new books, as well as caregiver tips and guidance for families to encourage healthy literacy and connection with their baby. “Literacy is one of the most important determinants of health,” Dr. Ehman told the group gathered to celebrate the launch. “The brain is like a system of roots,” added Dr. Pegg. “Early stimulation encourages growth.”
The program has been successful in getting off the ground, and we are hoping that financial support from our community will keep it going. The program is run by volunteers, including representation from NRGH’s Perinatal team, Obstetrics providers including midwifery, the Vancouver Island Regional Library, Nanaimo Literacy Society, Strong Nations Bookstore and PacificCare. Support with beautiful hand made book bags is ongoing from our sewing community, including Parksville and Qualicum Quilters, Nanaimo Auxilliary and many others!
We have had a solid start and and an exciting launch. However, the program’s sustainability is entirely dependent upon ongoing financial support with donations from our community. Donations to Roots to Read are a great way to celebrate a new birth in your family, and support a strong literacy beginning for all newborns. For every $20 you give, another book bag is funded.
If you would like to make a donation towards this program, contact us by phone at 250.755.7690 or on our website at https://nanaimohospitalfoundation.com/rootstoread/. Donations are tax deductible.
Jun 28
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Welcome, New Nursing Grads!

By Celebrate!, News
Congratulations and welcome to the over 40 new Nursing grads coming to the Nanaimo Regional General Hospital! We so appreciate you inviting us to share with you the role that Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation plays in supporting our healthcare facilities and amazing healthcare teams in our region. Welcome to the NRGH team! Shout out to our Code Brew Café for the yummy cookies!
Photos: Janice Krall, CDO, NDHF
May 13
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Dough-Nation Day a Success!

By Celebrate!, News, Thank You!

We are so grateful to COBS Bread for their ongoing support. Every year the folks at Cobs run Dough-nation Day, where part proceeds from every pack of hot cross buns sold are donated to NRGH. Not only that, but customers can donate their points to the NRGH account at Cobs at any time! This year they knocked it out of the park by raising a whopping $3,415 during the month of March! The funds will support the purchase of critical care equipment in the new Intensive Care Unit, set to open next year. Thank you so much, Cobs!

May 13
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Thank You, Nurses!

By Celebrate!, Kudos, News, Thank You!

May 8 – 14 is Nurses Week, which is a time for us to recognize and appreciate the hard work and dedication of the nurses that care for us and our loved ones. Please take a moment this week and thank a nurse in your life! We are deeply grateful to all the nurses in our community.

May 13
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Thank You, Physicians!

By Celebrate!, Kudos, News, Thank You!

May 1 is National Physicians Day. Physicians are critically important to the health of our community. We are deeply grateful to our physicians for their tireless work, compassion, and perseverance in the face of incredible challenges. Your dedication to the health and safety of others inspires us every day. Thank you for all you do.

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