Why Give?

Since 1988, the Foundation has raised over $24.9 million to advance healthcare in the Kootenay Boundary. This is how you helped improve our healthcare facilities:

Major Campaigns & Projects

Orthopedic Enhancement Project$750,000 (Goal)In Progress
Columbia View Lodge Garden of Gratitude$200,000 (Goal)In Progress
Tier 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit$745,000 2022-2023
Ambulatory Care$1,100,0002021- 2023
Chronic Pain Service $214,230Fall 2020
Emergency Department $1,592,0002018- 2020
Endoscopy$450,0002017- 2018
Elder Care$380,0002016- 2017
Airborne Isolation Room$57,000Spring 2016
Urology$489,0002015- 2016
Critical Care$678,0002013- 2015
Melnychuk Memorial Garden$61,000Spring 2013
Digital Stereotactic Mammography$795,0002011- 2013
Surgical Equipment$200,0002010
Children’s Health Care Initiative$1,140,0002007- 2010
Columbia View Lodge Van$110,0002006- 2007
ENT Equipment$324,0002005- 2006
Mobile MRI$375,0002004
Ambulatory Care$1,100,0002000- 2002
Poplar Ridge Van$102,0001999- 2001

2023/2024 Funding Contributions from Grants: $1,134,381


Past Annual Contributions from Grants

2022/2023 Total Contribution $833,081
2021/22: Total Contribution $1,064,160
2020/21: Total Contribution $1,334,456                       
2019/20: Total Contribution $810,873
2018/19: Total Contribution $468,684
2017/18: Total Contribution $690,670
2016/17: Total Contribution $558,475
2015/16: Total Contribution $613,210
2014/15: Total Contribution $557,997
2013/14: Total Contribution $958,090
2012/13: Total Contribution $243,765
2011/12: Total Contribution $415,175
2010/11: Total Contribution $1,014,082
2009/10: Total Contribution $829,572
2008/09: Total Contribution $435,538 


Your Impact

Through the help of our community of supporters, we are able to purchase medical equipment, patient care & comfort items, and support staff education, to ensure the best patient care is available for all. Check out how your donations have positively impacted your healthcare teams below. 

Sera Steady

Jordan, LPN and Taylor, RN from the Surgical Floor introduce the new Sara Steady, a patient transfer aid funded through your generous donations.
details →

Bladder Scanner

The Medical Unit now has a new Bladder Scanner, made possible through your generous donations.
details →

Pedal Exercisers

Pedal exercisers have been purchased for the KBRH Renal Department.
details →

Ultrasound with Probes

A new ultrasound machine in the Renal Unit was made possible by your generous donations!
details →

Digital Weigh Scale

The surgical unit has a new wheelchair accessible digital weigh scale.
details →

Portable Suction

Two portable suction units have been purchased through your donations for interhospital transport of critical care intubated patients.
details →

Sensory Marble Wall

A sensory marble wall panel has been installed in Poplar Ridge Pavilion.
details →

Charnley Retractor

The Charnley retractor set plays a critical role in providing surgeons with better access to tissues, muscles, and bones.
details →

NICU Scale

A new digital scale has been purchased through your donations, for Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
details →

Universal Lateral Positioner

Universal Lateral Positioner is now in use in the Operating Rooms at KBRH.
details →

Bladder Scanner

A bladder scanner has been purchased for the ICU at KBRH.
details →

Hana Table

The Hana table is revolutionizing orthopedic surgeries at KBRH.
details →
Scroll to Top

Stay up-to-date!

Complete and submit the following fields to receive periodic email updates on events and opportunities at the KBRH Health Foundation.