More than $485,000 was raised for the Kelowna General Hospital Foundation91裸聊视频檚 2023 Celebrate the Miracles campaign.

91裸聊视频淥ver 810 gifts were made by our generous community to the holiday campaign in support of Kelowna General Hospital and JoeAnna91裸聊视频檚 House,91裸聊视频� said Allison Young, KGH Foundation CEO. 91裸聊视频淓very single gift, no matter the size, makes a difference.91裸聊视频�

Some of the money will support the equipment needs of Interior Health91裸聊视频檚 High Acuity Response Team (HART), a group of critical care nurses and respiratory therapists who support the transport of high acuity patients to KGH.

91裸聊视频淓ach year over 1,500 regional patients are transferred by HART teams to specialized care, of which the majority of cases, approximately 750 per year, are transported to KGH,91裸聊视频� said Brent Hobbs, HART Program Director. 91裸聊视频淭hat number is increasing every year.91裸聊视频�

Funds raised during the foundation91裸聊视频檚 seasonal campaign are used to purchase vital medical equipment required for HART teams.

91裸聊视频淭his equipment literally helps keep people alive during transport and supports clear communication and faster diagnosis with emergency teams at KGH,91裸聊视频� Hobbs explained.

Young added that the seasonal giving campaign is important as the funds are, for the most part, undesignated.

91裸聊视频淲hich means that we can use them to address pressing needs in our hospital and community health sites that might otherwise get overlooked.91裸聊视频�

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