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Spirit of the North

Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation celebrates 30 years

Jun 22, 2021 | 7:06 AM

PRINCE GEORGE — The Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation is reflecting on thirty years of achievements.

The foundation held its annual general meeting on the weekend, and point out they have granted close to $50 million to date.

CEO Judy Neiser says some of the most notable achievements include many state-of-the-art advancements to the system:

  • The Boston SpyGlass DM System
  • Diagnostic Spect CT Scanner
  • Dedicated Maternal Operating Room
  • 4 O.R. Surgical Video Towers/ 4 Ortho Video Towers
  • World class Mat/Child and NICU centre
  • The first MRI, and CT Scanners
  • Refurbishing Jubilee Lodge
  • And, most recently, the purchase of the Dedicated Molecular Diagnostic Lab

She says other smaller advancements include the addition of a fleet of wheelchairs, ECHO Ultrasounds, holter monitors, feeding pumps, clinical simulation pieces, and fetal heart monitors.

“Spirit of the North is grateful everyone who so generously provide funds to better health outcomes in the region. The funds are graciously received through planned monthly giving, major gifts, transfer of securities, legacies of insurance policies, and estates as well as sponsors, and those who support our events, such as Festival of Trees our Golf Tournament, and Spirit Day. Through these donations we are not only able to support initiatives for the region, but also other specialized healthcare agencies, and the education of healthcare workers,” said Neiser.

The AGM also say the addition of two new board members, Scott Sherba with Westcana Electric, and Sonica Kandola with RK Furniture.Two new patrons were also announced; Tom and Nada Newell along with the Milani Family (Maria, John and Lil).