Renovating and re-purposing existing hospital spaces is a very complex process involving numerous internal departments and services. Extensive planning and coordination is critical to ensure there is minimal impact on patients and staff. The renovation of the Cardiac Department at NRGH, a Hospital Foundation funded project, is a prime example in progress. As the cardiac department has to continue to operate within the existing space, renovations must occur in a specific sequence and only in a few areas at a time. Here is a sneak peak at the work underway by the hospital’s skilled Facilities Maintenance and Operations team. Thank you to all who donated to make this vital project a reality! More updates will be shared over the coming months.
Volume Studio Productions is bringing together an all star cast of local musicians, dancers, performers, and more….. supported by Nanaimo’s top hair stylists, makeup artists, and clothing outlets, to the Vancouver Island Conference Center on April 11, 2020!
In the spirit of the “Life in the Day of”, SHINE NANAIMO will take guests on a theatrical extravaganza of music, dance and fashion, to raise funds and awareness for the Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation in support of Nanaimo Regional General Hospital. This creative initiative will provide a platform for Nanaimo’s artistic community to express themselves on their own terms all in the spirit of giving back.
For event details and a link to purchase tickets, please visit: www.shinenostigma.ca
Thank you to the Rotary Club of Nanaimo for their generous $5,000 donation! The funds will go towards the new surgical suite for the Endoscopy Department at NRGH. Once complete, wait times will be reduced for procedures such as colonoscopies, used to diagnose serious illnesses including colon cancer.
Photo: Janeane Coutu, President, Rotary Club of Nanaimo and Janice Perrino, CEO, Hospital Foundation
Thank you to the Nanaimo City Soccer Club for their generous donation! The club members raised $859 as well as collected stuffed toys and books for the Paediatric Department at NRGH through their annual Boxing Day and New Year’s Day charity matches. The toys will be enjoyed by many and the funds will be used towards needed equipment. Thank you Emily, Maren and Dahlia for helping make the very special delivery!
Photo: Tara May, Hospital Foundation & AnnaRita Best, Soccer Club
Thank you to the RCMP Veterans’ Association, Central Vancouver Island Division for their generous $500 donation! The funds will be used towards our campaign to build a new surgical suite for the Endoscopy Department at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital. Once built, the new suite will help reduce wait times for colonoscopies, a vital procedure for the prevention, detection and treatment of colon cancer.
Photo: Janice Krall, Chief Development Officer, Hospital Foundation; Rick Steele, RCMP Veterans’ Association
The staff at Trillium Lodge have done an amazing job of decorating for the holidays! Residents and staff alike will feel the spirit of Christmas with all the beautiful displays.
The Hospital provided some funding towards lights and decorations with the staff contributing some of their own as well. Thank you to all the staff for providing such a wonderful environment for the residents over Christmas and throughout the year!
Watch the video featuring Dr. Daniel Jenkin, General Surgeon, to learn why the new surgical suite for the Endoscopy Department at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital is so urgently needed for our community. We need to raise $1 million this Christmas to reach our goal and build this addition to the hospital which is vital in the fight against colon cancer. The more donations we receive, the more lights that will be lit outside the main entrance to NRGH. Please donate today. Thank you!
Photos with Santa is back! Until December 23rd, Santa’s Winter Garden at Country Club Centre provides a free, festive background where you are the director and photographer for your holiday photos! They also have a DSLR camera on-site for guests who would prefer Santa’s assistant to take multiple photos for them for a suggested $10 donation. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation. Visit www.countryclubcentre.com for all the details.