The Foundation often hears patients express their gratitude for their doctor, nurse or health professional after receiving care. Many patients wish to make a donation as a way to express their appreciation.
The Grateful Patient Program is a donation program that makes it easy for patients to both donate and recognize those who have helped them during their time of need.
Kurtis & Darla MacGillivray – Grateful to KBRH
For one family, the journey to welcoming their daughter, Harper, was filled with uncertainty, gratitude, and the assurance of expert care.
Initially sent to BC Women’s Hospital in Vancouver for a high-risk pregnancy, the MacGillivrays later found themselves back home at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital (KBRH), where the presence of a Tier 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and it’s specialized medical team, provided the preventative care needed to help Harper reach 37 weeks and ensured a safe delivery in familiar surroundings.
“We had a very traumatic delivery with our first daughter at a different hospital, so we were nervous to deliver our second daughter. Knowing the Trail NICU medical team was available and ready to provide care if needed, gave us peace of mind and allowed us to safely deliver Harper in our hometown. From the moment we walked in for my planned C-section at KBRH I felt beyond comfortable. It was especially reassuring to know that Dr. Eldridge had been involved in the care of our first daughter, Hazel, seeing her almost weekly after she was born prematurely. We are so grateful for the positive experience that we really needed delivering our daughter, Harper, and because of this, our family supports the KBRH Health Foundation.”
Kurtis & Darla MacGillivray
Derek and Dara Waterstreet – Grateful to KBRH
Derek and Dara Waterstreet had an extraordinary experience with KBRH which inspired them to participate in the Grateful Patient Program.
Derek remembers going on his hunting trip, but he doesn’t recall the chain of events that occurred after suffering a massive heart attack and being admitted to KBRH’s Intensive Care Unit. In the end, Derek would spend 11 days in the ICU under the care of Dr. Mountain.
“We are so grateful for the outstanding care we received from Dr. Mountain and the KBRH team. My treatment and procedures involved the latest technology and medications. All doctors, nurses, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, x-ray technologists, laboratory technologists and support staff made us feel part of the team. They patiently answered questions, explained procedures and ensured we understood that Derek was getting the best treatment possible. Being able to stay local, meant our friends and family were close and could visit more frequently. We were able to preserve the “small town feel of having a connection, but with big city support”. This supportive experience at KBRH inspired us to donate to the Grateful Patient Program. We are forever grateful to Dr. Mountain and the team at KBRH.”
Derek Waterstreet
The Foundation will send a card on your behalf to the physician, nurse or any member of their healthcare team to personally thank them for the care you or a loved one received. To express your gratitude
