$14.5 MILLION
“CLOSER TO HOME” CAMPAIGN
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
& Special Care Nursery
Currently mothers and infants that need emergent care, must experience often stressful and weather-dependent medical evacuation to either Prince George (Tier 4) or Vancouver (Tier 6.)
Having care closer to home means mothers and babies will be surrounded by the people they need and their families less burdened by the financial and emotional costs of travel and long-term stays in unfamiliar settings!
“The emotional and financial costs to people when the hospital can’t keep them in the area is tremendous. Keeping mom’s and newborns closer to home will make a huge difference!” –Dr. Geoff Appleton/ Campaign Co-Chair/ Retired Physician with 42 years in Family Practice
“Infants, newborns are in a tender state. To have them prepped to be put on an airplane to be shipped to Vancouver, when really they should be cuddling with their mom, that’s pretty harsh on a little one! This project is an investment in Northwest BC families, the future of our First Nations communities and our young, up and coming healthcare providers.” –Ron Bartlett/ Chair- Dr. REM Lee Hospital Foundation
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COMPLETED 2022 PROJECTS
$93,510 Variable Angle
Locking Hand System
for OR/Plastic Surgery Completed!
$40,825 CystoNephro Videoscope for OR/Urology
Completed!
$53,911 Bathing Tub & Lift
for ‘Copper Unit’ (Dementia)
at Terraceview Lodge
Completed
The Copper Unit is home to 27 seniors who struggle with varying degrees of dementia. The total cost includes some renovation to improve the appearance of the bathing room to make the bath a calming experience.
$66,174 Giraffe Carestation
Incubator/Warmer for Maternity
Completed
