Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation has announced it is embarking on its 2017 capital campaign called “Every Little Bit Counts: every little aching ear, tender nose and sore throat.”
The goal is to raise $380,000 to purchase new ears nose and throat (ENT) surgical equipment.
According to their news release, Prairie North Health Region had recruited Dr. Abraham Awobem, a specialized ear-nose-and-throat surgeon to fill a vacancy in their operating room dating back to September, 2016. The issue was that new equipment was required, as the current ENT surgical equipment was over 40 years old.
Items needed included a microscope, nerve monitor, drill system, scopes and various other surgical instruments used in such surgeries. According to their news release the new microscope would “allow for comfortable, adjustable positioning for the surgeon with fingertip controls of focus, zoom and positioning. The image quality is extraordinary and it illuminates the finest details for maximum visibility and care.”
The microscope is used in conjunction with a viewing monitor, with images projected for the OR team to see to anticipate the needs of the surgeon.
“It is an exciting venture and we are honoured to be a part of it,” said Michael Zaychkowsky, BUH Foundation’s board of directors chair. “The foundation is dedicated to enriching patient care at BUH through the responsible stewardship of community contributions and volunteer resources and we are looking forward to the challenge of raising the $380,000 needed in support of this equipment purchase for ENT surgery at BUH.”
Donations to the “Every Little Bit Counts” campaign have already started coming in and the BUH Foundation is seeking support for the upcoming On Air for Healthcare Radiothon on Friday, May 12.
For more details on the “Every Little Bit Counts” capital campaign, contact the BUH Foundation office at 306 446 6652.
