BOW ISLAND AND DISTRICT HEALTH FOUNDATION
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Mission Statement
The Bow Island & District Health Foundation believes that everyone is entitled to quality health care. The Health Foundation strives to improve the overall health of the communities that it serves by enhancing services which are appropriate to their needs. The BI Health Foundation is a not-for-profit, charitable, community focused organization. Donations received by the BI Health Foundation stay in the area to enhance healthcare in the communities served by the Bow Island Health Center.
About This Cause
Donated funds have been utilized to purchase equipment for the Bow Island Health Center, Community Health Services, Alfred Egan Home, Emergency Services and a client in need in the community ( examples include: Bladder scanner, stretcher for emergency, covered laundry hampers, personal protective equipment supplies and ABBY ( an interactive device ) for Continuing Care residents). Programs Funded: Therapeutic Recreation Programs: Ongoing support foe the duet bike program including maintenance, Annual grant for program support. Scholarships: Offered annually in three different categories in the health care field: AHS employee foe continuing education: High school student entering a healthcare field: Student from the service area entering the second or subsequent years in post-secondary health care program: Palliative Care: support the purchase of supplies foe palliative patients being cared for at home: Purchase of equipment, supplies and furniture for the BIHC palliative care rooms/program. Staff Education/Staff Wellness: Annual grant to support annual education of staff. Purchase of educational resources. Provision of Staff Room supplies-- new coffee pot, kettle, beverage supplies and individually wrapped snacks. Public Information/Donor Recognition: Donor Wall. Monthly Foundation News in local publications. Annual Newsletter. Displays at community events. Fundraising: In addition to receiving and soliciting funds foe specific defined program areas such as: Acute Care, Continuing Care, Alfred Egan Home, Palliative Care, Equipment, Education and Staff Wellness,the BI Health Foundation is also raising funds to enhane healthcare in the area. Foundation Activities include: Annual Raffles: cash raffle ( one draw date with 3 cash prices) Toonie Lottery: ( 12 months draw for cash). Trees of Hope: Annual campaign which runs from November 15 until January 15 in support of the Palliative Care Fund. Annual Garage Sale: This community garage sale has garnered tremendous community support through donations of sale items, venue and services. All proceeds are divided equally between the Education/Scholarship and Staff Wellness Funds.