May 5, 2021

Focused on You Reaches $1.75 Million Goal

 

 

Thanks to the generosity of our community, the Deep River and District Hospital Foundation is incredibly proud to announce that the Focused on You campaign has reached its goal of raising $1.75 million in support of our local hospital.

With funding provided from the Focused on You campaign, the Deep River and District Hospital (DRDH) was able to complete much needed upgrades to the Diagnostic Imaging Department, including the purchase of a new X-Ray machine, portable X-Ray machine, two ultrasound units and electrocardiograph (ECG) equipment. Renovations are now complete, and the state-of the-art equipment is in use, allowing the staff at DRDH to continue providing excellent, compassionate care to those who need it.

The previous Diagnostic Imaging equipment at DRDH was outdated, and had outlived its useful life. The Focused on You Campaign allowed the organization to switch to industry standard digital technology, which produces high-quality, filmless images that improve outcomes for patients and reduces the need for repeat examinations. With this upgraded equipment, digital images can be stored and accessed through a provincial database, supporting continuity of care within the integrated health system. Physicians and specialists can now view a patient’s reports almost immediately, allowing for faster diagnosis and treatment.

“The Focused on You campaign is the largest fundraising campaign in the history of the Foundation, and since this fundraising journey began in 2018, our community has rallied together with their generosity,” said Leo Buckley, DRDH Foundation Board Chair. “From all of us at the DRDH Foundation, we would like to extend a sincere thank you to each and every one of the donors and volunteers who supported this campaign.”

Janna Hotson, DRDH President and CEO, expressed her enthusiasm for the success of this campaign and remarked that, “After seeing the incredible achievement our community is capable of, I am looking forward to seeing what else we can accomplish in support of local healthcare.”

The Focused on You campaign was made possible due to the collaborate efforts of many partners in our community. The Foundation wishes to thank all of those who contributed to the campaign, including individual donors, local business owners, corporate donors, event organizers and participants, as well as everyone who has been supporting the Catch the Ace lottery.