A call for donations from New and Expectant Parents

Jo Evison, Manager of the Golden & District Hospital, explains there are two rooms in the maternity wing in the hospital and only one room provides the birth partner of the expecting Mom with a place to sleep. A sleeper chair in the second room is needed to provide partners with a comfortable place to sleep during prolonged labour and after the baby arrives.

“I think the idea of a spouse bed is a good idea,” says one expecting Mother who recently took the prenatal class at GDH and had a tour of the delivery and labour room in the maternity wing. She said the class was helpful as she awaits the arrival of her baby in December.

The sleeper chair costs $2,885. Over the last year the maternity ward served about 70 women and their birth partners. If those new parents and the parents expecting next year each donated $50 there would be more than enough to buy a sleeper chair for the second maternity room.

If you think birthing partners need a comfortable place to sleep during prolonged labour, donate $50 to help buy the new equipment for the maternity ward. Indicate if you are a new parent or expecting parent in the comment box so that we can gauge the interest in a new sleeper chair.

 

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The Giving Thanks to the Golden and District Hospital Fundraiser kicked off its third annual campaign last week. The fundraiser, hosted by Friends of the Golden and District Hospital (FGDH) is raising money for a special wish list created by hospital staff for the GDH and Durand Manor.  Jo Evison, GDH Manager, says the wish list is made up of various items under $5,000 that help improve services and comfort to patients. Priority items this year include a sleeper chair, infant scale and a training DVD for prenatal classes the maternity ward.

Keith W Hern

Friend of the Golden & District Hospital.

Equipment in action

I went down to the hospital to talk to the staff and see some of the equipment, paid for by the Friends of the Golden & District Hospital fundraisers, in action.

A vital signs monitor. You will be happy to learn my heart is still beating. If you have ever been in hospital you would know how vital these monitors are.

A fetal heart rate monitor for the maternity ward. I'm not pregnant! This allows nurses to monitor the baby's heart rate critical for the well being of both mother and fetus.

An exercise machine for Durand Manor. Located in the new room that was recently added. The Friends also funded the kitchen unit for the new room. There were a dozen seniors enjoying coffee in the room when we went in.

Furniture for Durand Manor. A comfy place for resident and visitors to sit and chat.

A warming tray. Small pieces of equipment that make a big difference to the quality of the care that the hospital can provide.

A new washing machine for Durand Manor makes life much easier fort he staff to provide a clean and safe environment for the residents.














Your donation in 2017 can make a big difference. Please donate today.

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The online fundraising page, Giving Thanks to the Golden & District Hospital 2017, is accepting donations from NOW until October 7th 2017.

To donate today, click here.

Keith W Hern
Friend of the Golden & District Hospital.

Equipment Needs for 2017

Support the Golden & District Hospital by donating so the staff can purchase these small but very important items. We all benefit form your generous giving. Click here to donate today.
		Unit	Total
Quantity	Item	Cost	Cost
	Emergency
1	Welch Allen Vital Signs Monitor (x4) Catalog#111-64MTXX-B	$3,374.75	$3,374.75
2	3 seater chair for ER (x2) Heritage Office Furnishings  #3203U	$2,000.00	$4,000.00
1	Little Ann CPR Training Manikin (121-01050) 4 pack	$937.00	$937.00
4	Reception Chairs (x4) Heritage Office GC4895 or GC3001	$350.00	$1,400.00
Total			$9,711.75
	Med/Surgical
2	Spec Mid-Way two seater connector chair for consultation room	$1,500.00	$3,000.00
1	tables for consultation room connector chairs	$1,400.00	$1,400.00
2	Guest chairs (2) for PAR- Heritage Frolic GC3001 in FL60	$500.00	$1,000.00
2	Bedside chairs (15) Heritage Cricket	$285.37	$570.74
10	3 Standard Walkers: 6291A	$160.00	$1,600.00
3	2 Four wheeled walkers: 120503886	$107.10	$321.30
2	2 Two-wheeled walkers: 62915F	$400.00	$800.00
2	2 canes: 730440	$28.71	$57.42
3	3 x foot rest and riggings for existing w/c's: T93HCP	$129.00	$387.00
1	1 set of elevating foot rests for existing w/c: T94HC	$245.00	$245.00
1	1 Broda chair with accessories	$3,044.00	$3,044.00
2	2 transfer belts med/large: 2000M/2000L	$65.00	$130.00
1	sit to stand lift	$5,000.00	$5,000.00
1	Pressure IQ Isoflex mattress (x2)	$466.00	$466.00
Total			$18,021.46
	Public Health Nurse
2	Understand Birth 3rd Edition Power Point Class	$1,155.00	$2,310.00
1	Stevens SR615 Digital Infant Scale 20kg	$649.95	$649.95
1	Sleeper Chair for Room 300	$2,885.00	$2,885.00
Total			$5,844.95
	Durand Manor
10	Over ears headsets for residents (x10)	$50.00	$500.00
10	IPOD nano (x4)	$80.00	$800.00
2	Oxygen Concentrators	$1,200.00	$2,400.00
Total			$3,700.00
Total			$37,278.16

A big thankyou to the Royal Canadian Legion Br# 122

.. for contributing $2344 to the Friends of the Golden & District Hospital form their Poppy Fund. The Legion made their contribution by cheque, earlier in the year, so the donation does not show on the internet crowd-funding campaign.

For people who which to support the hospital and contribute to the campaign, but do not want to donate over the internet, the Friends of the Golden & District can accept cheques made out to the East Kootenay Foundation for Health, Friends of the GDH. Cheques can either be dropped off at the Hospital or call me and I can arrange to have them picked up.

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Keith W Hern

Friend of the Golden & District Hospital

250 344 0233

Use of proceeds from 2016 fundraiser

AS of September 1^st, all the money raised in the 2016 Thanksgiving Fundraiser has been spent on equipment for the Golden & District Hospital and Durand Manor.

In total $19,125 was raised during the online fundraising event “Giving Thanks to the Golden & District Hospital” in 2016

Small gifts can make a big difference and have a huge impact on the equipment needs of a small rural hospital. Detailed below is a list of the equipment purchased and processed through the account dedicated to the Friends of the GDH (#2000) administered by the EKFH as of September 1^st ,2017.

Location	Item	Cost
Durand Manor	Air Purifying Respirator	$1,033.20
Golden Hospital	Wheeled Walkers	$800.00
Durand Manor	Artwork	$1,512.00
Durand Manor	Low Air Mattress	$2,225.00
Golden Hospital	Low Air loss Mattress	$2,864.90
Golden Hospital	Ultra Ray X-Ray Stand	$731.80
Golden Hospital	Imaging Plate Protect cover	$739.20
Durand Manor	Kitchen Station	$880.30
Durand Manor	Washing Machine	$4,721.70
Durand Manor	Furniture	$6,191.80
Golden Hospital	Oxygen Tank Holder	$350.70

The fall is upon us and we are accepting donations for the 2017 fundraising event from now until Saturday October 7th.

Click here to Donate today

Friends of the Golden and District Hospital