The Orthopedic Enhancement Project
We are thrilled to announce the completion of the Orthopedic Enhancement Project! Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, we surpassed our initial goal of $750,000, raising an impressive $1.2 million. These funds have provided state-of-the-art medical equipment for the Operating Rooms at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital (KBRH), ensuring our orthopedic surgeons can deliver enhanced care close to home, for years to come. Thank you for making this achievement possible!
The KBRH Health Foundation extends its heartfelt thanks to every donor who made this extraordinary achievement possible, as well as the orthopedic team, whose dedication and efforts have elevated patient care to new heights. To honour the incredible support of our donors, an Orthopedic Enhancement Project Donor Wall will be created to commemorate this outstanding achievement.
Equipment Purchased Through Your Donations
Campaign Overview
Your generous donation will ensure:
- 2 newly recruited Orthopedic Surgeons are fully supported through the purchase of priority medical equipment
- Introduction of 2 new surgical procedures:
- Total ankle replacements - currently patients are travelling to Kelowna or Vancouver for this procedure
- One day hip and knee replacements - ensuring patients can heal in the comfort of their homes, sooner, when possible
- Capacity is increased to provide more orthopedic surgeries
- Wait lists are decreased
- Patients in need of orthopedic surgeries will receive much needed care closer to home, rather than travelling outside of our region
Become a Supporter
KBRH is the regional service hub for orthopedic surgery and trauma services in the Kootenay Boundary. KBRH provides over 1,700 scheduled and emergency orthopedic surgeries annually. Our healthcare team depends on your generosity to provide the best care possible. Your donations will equip the orthopedic surgeons with the tools they need and ensure excellence in care is happening closer to home, right here in the Kootenay Boundary.
We look forward to creating a beautiful donor wall to recognize our generous donors. Sponsorship levels are as follows:
- Benefactor: $250,000+
- Founder: $75,000 - $249,999
- Developer: $25,000 - $74,999
- Builder: $10,000 - $24,999
- Trustee: $5,000 - $9,999
- Partner: $1,000 - $4,999
- Supporter: $500 - $999
