The Owen Sound Hospital Foundation has presented a $600,000 cheque to CEO and President of Grey Bruce Health Services, Gary Sims.
The cheque presented on March 23 from the Caring for Tomorrow Endowment Fund, will be used to purchase medical equipment and make improvements across the hospital. This includes new workstations on wheels for nurses, an OR table used for hip and knee surgery, systems to track and sterilize surgical instruments, and others.
Investment Committee Chair Chris Frook says the endowment fund is like a savings account for medical equipment at the hospital.
“Donations go into the fund and they stay in. Part of the annual income earned is used to purchase equipment. So when future needs arise, or new medical procedures are found, the funds are available to help,” says Frook.
The endowment is comprised of a large emerging needs fund, with 28 other named and special purpose funds.
The foundation says with its contribution for 2021, the endowment has provided $6.8 million for equipment and clinical staff education.
Sims says they have a constant need for new medical equipment at their hospitals.
“Millions of dollars are needed to meet highest priorities each year, so we are thankful to the foundation and every donor who have this investment in the future of hospital care,” says Sims.
Anyone who is interested in making a donation to the Caring for Tomorrow Endowment Fund can find more information on the hospital foundation website, or by calling 519-372-3925.
