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Help Support the Campbell River Hospital Foundation

CAMPBELL RIVER, BC, April 17, 2018 — The Campbell River Hospital Foundation supports about 18% 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 grand prize for the Lottery is an enticing $10,000 Cash and a $10,000 Travel Voucher. The 2nd prize is $2,500 Cash and a return trip for two to any scheduled West Jet destination and the 3rd prize is $1,000 Cash and an all-inclusive trip to the Mayan Riviera, Mexico. 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 June 1st at 12:00PM.

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…

  • Our Campbell River Hospital touches the lives of more than 54,000 people in our community and the North Island.
  • There are nearly 400 babies born in our hospital each year.
  • Each year, our hospital performs over 35,000 x-rays and 4,600 mammograms.
  • On average, there are more than 35 ultrasounds performed each day, that is more than 13,000 each year.
  • Our hospital has one of the most efficient ICU’s in the Province. In 2007 alone, our 5 bed ICU had more than 4,700 ventilator hours.

 

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“Because You Care” Hospital Foundation Lottery Now on Sale!

CAMPBELL RIVER, BC, March 26, 2018 — It’s that time of year again! Tickets are now on sale for the Campbell River Hospital Foundation’s annual lottery. This is your chance to help support quality health care in Campbell River, all while having a chance to win one of three amazing prizes, valued at nearly $30,000!

With only 2,750 total tickets, and on the heels of a sellout in 2017, you’re encouraged to buy as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

The grand prize for the Lottery is an enticing $10,000 Cash and a $10,000 Travel Voucher. The 2nd prize is $2,500 Cash and a return trip for two to any scheduled West Jet destination and the 3rd prize is $1,000 Cash and an all-inclusive trip to the Mayan Riviera, Mexico. Tickets are now available and can be purchased online and with various retailers. Details are available on the Foundation website. Winners will be drawn on June 1st at 12:00PM.

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).

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.

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.

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Help Support the Purchase of a New Ultrasound Machine for the Campbell River Hospital

CAMPBELL RIVER, BC, April 12, 2017 —  There are many pieces of equipment that are used by hospitals each and every day to save lives. One piece of equipment, an ultrasound machine, can help doctors identify issues with unborn babies in utero as well as any health issues with the mother. At the Campbell River Hospital, ultrasound machines play a crucial part in the safe care received by patients in the hospital’s Labour and Delivery ward. This year, proceeds from the Because You Care Lottery will be used towards the purchase of a brand new state of the art ultrasound machine. Show your support and help keep mothers and babies born in your community safe and healthy! Order online, or by calling 250-850-2418 or toll-free 855-550-2418. See full article for details.

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Introducing the Campbell River Hospital Foundation

CAMPBELL RIVER, BC, April 4, 2017 —  The annual Because You Care Lottery is made possible by the Campbell River Hospital Foundation which provides care to more for 54,000 people in North Vancouver Island through its fundraising partnership with the Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA). The foundation currently funds 18% of all the priority medical equipment for the hospital annually and will be using the funds from this year’s lottery to purchase a portable ultrasound machine for the Campbell River Hospital. Find out how you can support the Foundation and all the amazing work they do in your local community. See full article for details.

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