We are thrilled to announce that the Hope for Healthcare holiday campaign has surpassed its goal and raised close to $300,000 for our local healthcare system! Kari Wilson, Executive Director of the BCHS Foundation says “we are incredibly appreciative of our donors and for donations of all denominations that help us continue to invest together to re-imagine health care in our community. We are exceptionally grateful to all our supporters for helping us to invest in our local health care system.”
The funds raised as part of the Hope for Healthcare campaign will support the $8 million Emergency Department (ED) redevelopment project at the BCHS, which includes the purchase of a much needed second CT Scanner and support the $350,000 investment in radiology equipment for the Willett, Paris.
Thanks to the generosity of our community, including our matching Hope for Healthcare donor Massilly North America who contributed an incredible $75,000!
Redevelopment of the ED will cost more than $25 million and the BCHS Foundation must pay 10% of the construction costs, in addition to all the medical equipment, furnishings and items that are not covered or cost shared by the Ministry of Health.
The Willett Urgent Care Centre currently has one multi-purpose radiology (x-ray) room that provides outpatient imaging services. The current diagnostic equipment was installed in 2004 and is aging, it needs technological upgrades to expand the range and number of exams that can be conducted. This upgrade for the Willett, including the purchase of new x-ray equipment will cost approximately $350,000 and is critical to serve the needs of the growing community.
Help support your community hospital by making a donation today to the ED redevelopment fund, toward the purchase of a CT scanner, or radiology equipment at the Willett in Paris. If you are interested in learning more about the BCHS Foundation and the current fundraising priorities please visit www.bchsysfoundation.org.
