Growing Together
The Strathcona Community Hospital Foundation was established in 2008. From the very beginning, we have been dedicated to the Hospital and the improvement of healthcare delivery within our community. We monitor the needs of patients and their families, staff, and the hospital. As those needs change and grow, we advocate for the resources needed to meet them, and fundraise so the Hospital can provide care above and beyond what would be possible with their standard funding.
Current Campaigns
What We’re Striving For
This year we have focused our attention or raising $75,000 for TWO new GLIDESCOPES.
These are high-tech “video periscopes’ used when a patient can’t breathe on their own… sometimes Doctors have only seconds to place a life-saving breathing tube. When every second counts, the Glidescope can reduce intubation time by HALF! Traditional tools require a ‘straight-line’ view of the throat, the GlideScope changes the game by using a tiny, integrated camera and digital monitor to ‘see around the corner’… giving Doctors a clear HD view of the airway. This ensures life-saving tubes are placed perfectly, which is even more critical when the patient is just a child.
“If you share our passion for improving healthcare in Strathcona County, we invite you to join us in this noble endeavour. Your support is invaluable; every donation brings us closer to achieving our shared goals.
As we celebrate these milestones, the Strathcona Community Hospital Foundation remains dedicated to fostering a healthier future for our community. Together, we can continue to make a lasting impact on the lives of those we serve.”
Gene Syvenky (Chair), Strathcona Community Hospital Foundation
Why It's Needed
The STCHF is undertaking a capital project for the much-needed expansion of the IV Therapy Clinic. This project, the “IV Therapy Room”, will accommodate antibiotic and non-antibiotic infusions, including:
- Eclasta infusions
- Blood and blood product infusions
- Central line care
Currently, the IV Therapy Clinic is open 7 days a week, serving 600 patient visits a month (and growing). The IV Therapy Room will provide a purpose-built space capable of handling the growing need for IV Therapy in a setting that is comfortable for patients and their families, and that more effectively meets the needs of staff delivering the therapy.
The estimated cost of the IV Therapy Room addition is $1.4 million.
The STCHF has worked closely with the Government of Alberta and Alberta Health Services towards this much needed addition to the hospital. With a commitment from the Foundation to raise $250,000 from community and corporate partners for the project, the Government of Alberta has graciously committed to covering the remaining costs.
Relevant Story from the Community
The STCHF is undertaking a Capital Project the much needed expansion of the “Therapy Room.” The Therapy Room accommodates antibiotic and non antibiotic infusions to support the community for iron infusions, therapeutic phlebotomy, Eclasta infusions, Blood and Blood product infusions and Central line care. The IV Therapy clinic is serving 600 patient visits a month and operates 7 days a week. The much needed expansion would enable the Hospital to serve more patients. Estimated cost $1.4 million.
Funded Campaigns
Central Monitor Screen
Purchase of a central monitor screen at a cost of $56,000. A central monitor screen can quickly identifying changes and complications in the patient’s condition.
Mural Project
The Mural Project by renowned local artist Giselle Denis, was created to inspire community hope and recognize the contributions of our frontline staff.
Donor Recognition Wall
To recognize the generous contributions of our donors.
Procedure Chair
Enables clinical providers to move patients into various comfortable positions for assessment and treatment.
ECG Page Writer
Simplifies and streamlines workflow.
Intubating Bronchoscope
Assists in situations where there is difficulty with airways for patients.
Laryngoscope Monitor
Assist when an intubation is required for patients with difficulty breathing.
Blanket Warmer
Enables clinical providers to move patients into various comfortable positions for assessment and treatment.
Wheelchairs
For portering patients, a portable ultrasound for improved diagnosis and treatment and specialized pediatric syringe pumps.
Otology Instruments
For use within the Otology Clinic.
The IV Therapy Room
The IV Therapy Room accommodates antibiotic and non antibiotic infusions to support the community for iron infusions, therapeutic phlebotomy, Eclasta infusions, Blood and Blood product infusions and Central line care.
Central Monitor
Screen
Purchase of a central monitor screen at a cost of $56,000. A central monitor screen can quickly identifying changes and complications in the patient’s condition.
Mural
Project
The Mural Project by renowned local artist Giselle Denis, was created to inspire community hope and recognize the contributions of our frontline staff.
Donor
Recognition Wall
To recognize the generous contributions of our donors.
Procedure
Chair
Enables clinical providers to move patients into various comfortable positions for assessment and treatment.
ECG
Page Writer
Simplifies and streamlines workflow.
Intubating
Bronchoscope
Assists in situations where there is difficulty with airways for patients.
Laryngoscope
Monitor
Assist when an intubation is required for patients with difficulty breathing.
Blanket
Warmer
Enables clinical providers to move patients into various comfortable positions for assessment and treatment.
Wheelchairs
For portering patients, a portable ultrasound for improved diagnosis and treatment and specialized pediatric syringe pumps.
Otology
Instruments
For use within the Otology Clinic.
The IV Therapy Room
The IV Therapy Room accommodates antibiotic and non antibiotic infusions to support the community for iron infusions, therapeutic phlebotomy, Eclasta infusions, Blood and Blood product infusions and Central line care.
Donate Today
Support healthcare right here in our community with a direct donation to the Strathcona Community Hospital Foundation. This year we have focused our attention or raising $75,000 for TWO new GLIDESCOPES.
These are high-tech “video periscopes’ used when a patient can’t breathe on their own… sometimes Doctors have only seconds to place a life-saving breathing tube. When every second counts, the Glidescope can reduce intubation time by HALF! Traditional tools require a ‘straight-line’ view of the throat, the GlideScope changes the game by using a tiny, integrated camera and digital monitor to ‘see around the corner’… giving Doctors a clear HD view of the airway. This ensures life-saving tubes are placed perfectly, which is even more critical when the patient is just a child.
