A donation of over $85,000 from the Invermere Health Care Auxiliary Society is going to support the Invermere and District Hospital and Columbia House.
The money, raised through the Auxiliary’s Main Street thrift store, is going to the East Kootenay Foundation for Health (EKFH) to purchase new blood pressure and cardiac monitors, a blanket warmer, new mattresses, and replacement wheelchair cushions at the Invermere hospital.
Meanwhile, the Columbia House long-term care home will receive four new recliners with their portion of the donation.
“The money will go toward various equipment at the Invermere and District Hospital and Columbia House,” said Brenna Hong, EKFH Executive Director.
“One of the larger items they’re supporting is a Lucas 3, which is a machine that does chest compressions. It’s a piece of advanced equipment and it’s something that will change Health Care for Invermere and District Hospital.”
The Invermere Health Care Auxiliary Society (IHCAS) has donated over $1.8 million to health care in Invermere and the East Kootenay through the EKFH.
“The heart and dedication that the IHCAS volunteers pour into the Thrift Shop and their organization is nothing short of incredible,” said Hong.
“Each and every one of them makes a difference—not just to EKFH, but to the lives touched by their generosity and service. We simply couldn’t do what we do without them. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you.”
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