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CAMPBELL RIVER, BC, May 1, 2019 — Copenhagen, Denmark. Shēnzhèn, China. Novi Sad, Serbia. These are some of Lonely Planet’s city picks for the Best in Travel 2019, and if you’re the winner of the Campbell River Hospital Foundation Because You Care Lottery, then you could cross a few of these off your list this year! That’s because the $20,000 Grand Prize is a $10,000 Travel Voucher, PLUS $10,000 spending money!

The second prize is $1,000 Cash and One trip for two (2) to the Hyatt Ziva Resort, Los Cabos, Mexico and the 3rd prize is $1,500 Cash and One return trip for two (2) people to any scheduled WestJet destination. Tickets are now available and can be purchased online and with various retailers. Details are available on the Foundation’s website. 

So, are you ready for your next travel adventure? There are only 2,750 tickets, at $40 each or sets of 3 for only $100, and can be purchased online and with various retailers. Details are available on the Foundation’s website. Winners will be drawn on May 24, 2019.

Visit the Because You Care Hospital Lottery for prize details. 
Order online or by phone at 250-286-7164 (Toll-Free: 1-855-550-2418).

For complete details about this year’s Campbell River Hospital Foundation Because You Care Lottery please visit the official lottery website.

About the Campbell River Hospital Foundation
The Campbell River Hospital Foundation is a registered charity dedicated to raising funds to support our hospital and Yucalta Lodge through equipment purchase, staff education and special projects that help enhance the service and treatment of patients and residents.

Did You Know…

• The Campbell River Hospital touches the lives of more than 54,000 people in the community and the North Island.
• There are just over 400 babies born in the hospital each year.
• Each year, the hospital performs over 35,000 x-rays and 3800 mammograms.
• On average, there are more than 30 ultrasounds performed each day; that is more than 11,000 each year.
• The hospital has one of the most efficient ICU’s in the Province. In 2018 alone, our ICU had more than 3,600 ventilator hours.

Our Laboratory performed 41,000 venipunctures in our outpatient Lab, and 79,813 pokes on Emergency and admitted patients.

CAMPBELL RIVER, BC, April 18, 2019 — The Campbell River Hospital Foundation supports about 20% of hospital purchases each year. You can lend your support to quality health care by entering their annual lottery; there are only 2,750 tickets, at $40 each or sets of 3 for only $100. 

The $20,000 Grand Prize for the Lottery is an enticing $10,000 Cash and a $10,000 Travel Voucher. The 2^nd prize is $1,000 Cash and One trip for two (2) to the Hyatt Ziva Resort, Los Cabos, Mexico and the 3^rd prize is $1,500 Cash and One return trip for two (2) people to any scheduled WestJet destination. Tickets are now available and can be purchased online and with various retailers. Details are available on the Foundation’s website. Winners will be drawn on May 24, 2019.

Visit the Because You Care Hospital Lottery for prize details. 
Order online or by phone at 250-286-7164 (Toll-Free: 1-855-550-2418).

For complete details about this year’s Campbell River Hospital Foundation Because You Care Lottery please visit the official lottery website.

About the Campbell River Hospital Foundation
The Campbell River Hospital Foundation is a registered charity dedicated to raising funds to support our hospital and Yucalta Lodge through equipment purchase, staff education and special projects that help enhance the service and treatment of patients and residents.

Did You Know…

• The Campbell River Hospital touches the lives of more than 54,000 people in the community and the North Island.
• There are just over 400 babies born in the hospital each year.
• Each year, the hospital performs over 35,000 x-rays and 3800 mammograms.
• On average, there are more than 30 ultrasounds performed each day; that is more than 11,000 each year.
• The hospital has one of the most efficient ICU’s in the Province. In 2018 alone, our ICU had more than 3,600 ventilator hours.

Our Laboratory performed 41,000 venipunctures in our outpatient Lab, and 79,813 pokes on Emergency and admitted patients.

CAMPBELL RIVER, BC, March 22, 2019 — Back for 2019, the Campbell River Hospital Foundation supports about 20% of hospital purchases each year. You can lend your support to quality health care by entering their annual lottery; there are only 2,750 tickets, at $40 each or sets of 3 for only $100. 

The $20,000 Grand Prize for the Lottery is an enticing $10,000 Cash and a $10,000 Travel Voucher. The 2^nd prize is $1,000 Cash and One trip for two (2) to the Hyatt Ziva Resort, Los Cabos, Mexico and the 3^rd prize is $1,500 Cash and One return trip for two (2) people to any scheduled WestJet destination. Tickets are now available and can be purchased online and with various retailers. Details are available on the Foundation’s website. Winners will be drawn on May 24, 2019.

Visit the Because You Care Hospital Lottery for prize details. 
Order online or by phone at 250-286-7164 (Toll-Free: 1-855-550-2418).

For complete details about this year’s Campbell River Hospital Foundation Because You Care Lottery please visit the official lottery website.

Play. Because You Care.

The Campbell River Hospital Foundation funds vital, state-of-the-art medical equipment and continuing education for their healthcare professionals. Campbell River Hospital is the first point of referral for emergencies and illnesses including heart attacks, strokes, respiratory problems and all other diseases.

When you support the Because You Care Hospital Lottery, you help to ensure that the Campbell River Hospital is in the position to properly respond to the community’s health care needs by providing the diagnostic treatment and support programs required. Funds from this year’s lottery will be supporting women’s health and will be used to purchase a Hologic Myosure Tissue Removal System. This system provides clear visualization into the uterine cavity, can resect unwanted uterine tissue with the use of a blade and fluid management system, provides better tissue contact for efficient tissue removal and to minimize the risk of perforation, which maintains uterine form, uterine function is preserved and collected specimens intact.  This one system helps with many procedures and treats a wide range of intrauterine pathologies.

It will also go towards the purchase of a Hematology Slide Review System for our Laboratory. This system performs automated digital microscopy morphology analysis and has software that is designed for remote access, competency testing and education.  It will increase productivity analyzing blood samples, digitally, with a high degree of reliability and accuracy.  It will offer better support for rare or unusual cases for patients with urgent care issues. 

Give. Because You Care.

Since 1994, more than $8 Million has been raised to support state-of-the-art medical equipment purchases, special projects that help enhance the service and treatment of patients and residents and continuing education for Campbell River Hospital’s healthcare professionals.

We believe in our doctors, medical staff and professionals who make the hospital a caring place. Your support of the Campbell River Hospital Foundation helps to make a profound difference in quality health care for Campbell River and North Vancouver Island.