Fundraising
Give the Gift of Heart Health
Timely access to heart testing can make a lifesaving difference for patients in our community. This year, donations to our annual Breath of Spring campaign will help fund the replacement and upgrade of the cardiac stress testing equipment at Kootenay Lake Hospital.
Cardiac stress testing helps detect coronary artery disease before it leads to a serious cardiac event. By monitoring how the heart performs during physical exertion, clinicians can identify warning signs and begin treatment sooner.
The hospital’s current treadmill and monitoring system is more than ten years old and increasingly prone to breakdowns. When equipment fails, patients who may have already waited months for testing face further delays. With long waitlists across the region, travelling elsewhere for care is often not an option.
Your support will help provide reliable equipment, reduce delays, and ensure cardiac patients in our community receive lifesaving cardiac care right here in Nelson.
Any funds raised in excess of our goal will be directed to the purchase of other priority medical equipment for Kootenay Lake Hospital.
Your donation to this year’s Light-Up the Hospitals! campaign will help fund the purchase of a state-of-the-art
OmniBed CareStation for the Maternity Ward at Kootenay Lake Hospital.
This advanced unit combines an incubator and radiant warmer in one, providing a stable, warm environment with gentle
temperature and humidity control. It helps protect at-risk babies, such as those born prematurely or requiring additional medical support.
With integrated features such as oxygen delivery, suction, and a rotating mattress, the OmniBed makes it easier for
clinicians to respond quickly while keeping babies as comfortable and undisturbed as possible.
It also provides vital support to stabilize infants for safe transfer to specialized facilities when needed.
Thank you for keeping our littlest patients warm and safe.
Any funds raised in excess of our goal will be directed to the purchase of
other priority medical equipment for Kootenay Lake Hospital.
Every person undergoing cancer treatment deserves exceptional care in a comforting environment. This year, your donation to the Breath of Spring campaign will help purchase essential medical equipment, specialized treatment chairs, and other key furnishings for the newly renovated Chemotherapy/IV Infusion Clinic at Kootenay Lake Hospital.
These upgrades will transform the clinic into a bright, welcoming environment where patients and their families feel comfortable and supported during a challenging time.
Your donation will bring warmth and comfort to those who need it most. Thank you!
Enhancing Cardiac Services at Kootenay Lake Hospital
This season your donation will help purchase a state-of-the-art Ultrasound System for Kootenay Lake Hospital. This advanced equipment is specifically designed for exceptional cardiac imaging, providing detailed views of the heart’s valves, muscles, and chambers. This equipment is essential for assessing heart function and valvular diseases.
In addition to its cardiac capabilities, the system will be used for a range of other important diagnostics, including abdominal, obstetric, pelvic, vascular and small organ ultrasounds, as well as musculoskeletal imaging and much more. The information provided by these exams is imperative for patients and their physicians when critical decisions are needed regarding their health.
Your generous support will help reduce wait times and ensure that patients receive timely assessments and diagnoses, leading to the best possible outcomes.
Any funds raised in excess of our goal will be directed to the purchase
of other priority medical equipment for Kootenay Lake Hospital.