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Inaugural Gala Soirée Sets Sail and Raises Over $200,000
NANAIMO, BC – June 20, 2024 – Over 100 guests gathered at Saysutshun Island this June for a first-of-its-kind gala event organized by the Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation. Clad in nautical white and blue evening attire, guests arrived at the picturesque dock and were greeted with signature cocktails before making their way to the…
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Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation Raises Funds for Seniors’ Broken Transportation
NANAIMO, BC – June 11, 2024 – This Senior’s month Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation (NDHF) is asking for help to brighten the days for our senior community with a campaign that launches today and runs through Senior’s Month which is honoured this June. A goal of $50,000 is urgently needed to be put to…
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Exciting Cancer Care Announcement
NANAIMO, BC – April 16, 2024 – Today the Government announced the details of the greatly anticipated new Cancer Center for Central Vancouver Island. We are excited about the new cancer treatment center as it will enable Central Island residents access to care closer to home. The Foundation is here to support the improvement that…
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Dufferin Place Awarded Celebration of Excellence
Pictured (left to right): Kathryn Houlihan, Tania Arantesdesousa, Jennifer Eskes, Emily Pridham, Allison Fontenla, Roslyn Raina, Donna Dawkin, Kate Crossland, Sam Spence. Dufferin Place Long-Term Care Home in Nanaimo – which is operated by Island Health and supported by the Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation – is celebrating a win. A Celebration of Excellence award…
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Spiritual Health Care at NRGH
Incorporating spiritual care within healthcare, whether by health professionals or community visitors, has long been integral. Professional spiritual health care at NRGH commenced in the mid-1990s, initially with Chaplains coordinating religious visitors and providing spiritual and religious care. The program evolved to include Spiritual Health Practitioners in 2013, aligning with the BC Framework for Spiritual…
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Windsor Plywood Foundation Makes Largest Gift in Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation’s History
NANAIMO, BC – February 13, 2024. The Windsor Plywood Foundation has strengthened their commitment to improving healthcare for Central and North Island residents with a record $3 million gift for Nanaimo Regional General Hospital’s (NRGH) new Critical Care expansion. In 2020 the Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation (NDHF) undertook its largest fundraising campaign to date…
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Thrive Family Health Opens
FORGIVABLE LOAN AND GRANT PROGRAM AIMS TO INCREASE FAMILY PRACTICE OFFICES IN CENTRAL ISLAND Thrive Family Health Opens with Support of $30,000 Forgivable Loan from Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation NANAIMO, BC – January 23, 2024 –A forgivable loan and grant program has been created to support and encourage the growth of family practice offices…
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2023 Winter Campaign Results
COMMUNITY ANSWERS THE CALL WITH RECORD BREAKING FUNDRAISING EFFORT IN SUPPORT OF HEALTHCARE IN CENTRAL AND NORTH ISLAND NANAIMO, BC – January 22, 2024 – Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation (NDHF) is proud to announce the results of its Winter Giving Campaign, achieving a remarkable milestone with over 1,800 generous donors contributing a total of…
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2023 Winter Campaign Launch
NANAIMO & DISTRICT HOSPITAL FOUNDATION LAUNCHES WINTER CAMPAIGN WITH 1 MILLION DOLLAR FUNDRAISING GOAL Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation (NDHF) is urging Central and North Islanders to support their local Healthcare facilities that are there for all of us when we need them the most. The Winter Giving campaign is underway with a goal of…
