Thanks to the outstanding support shown during our 31st Mother’s Day Radiothon in May 2023, and the very giving nature of our donors, we were able to purchase new 3D DynaCad Breast Imaging Software for the James Paton Memorial Regional Health Centre in Gander.
This new Breast Imaging Software will allow radiologists to report on lesion location including distance from nipple, skin, chest wall and the lesion’s overall diameter. This is valuable information should surgery be required; the breast imaging software will enhance our current service and provide a path to MRI guided breast biopsy in our region instead of being sent to St John’s.
Our staff and volunteers had a wonderful day for our 32nd annual Mother’s Day Radiothon which was broadcasted via 650 VOCM on Thursday, May 9th, 2024 in support of the purchase of Bedside Diagnostic Equipment for the JPMRHC Medical Unit. Thanks to another AMAZING show of support we saw over $45,000 come in for our Radiothon with a special thanks to the Gander Co-op 50/50 Committee, VOCM Cares, the Gander Shrine Club, the Gander Lions Club, plus countless other organizations and supporters Special shout out to our corporate sponsor Canadian Tire and staff for stopping by to show your support. We also received an additional $60,000 Matching Grant thanks to Minister Tom Osbourne and the Department of Health and Community Services.
The new Bedside Diagnostic Equipment includes a Sonosite point of care ultrasound (POCUS) machine for use on inpatient units, a VSCAN Air portable ultrasound for tighter spaces that the POCUS Sonosite cannot reach, a vein finder, and a bladder scanner. These pieces of equipment will not only elevate the standard of care patients receive, but also offer non-invasive and cost-effective diagnostic solutions. With a big thanks to you, this equipment has been ordered and should be arriving soon!
We will be back the Thursday before Mother’s Day in 2025 on 650 VOCM to raise much needed funds for another priority project for the central northeastern region of our province, and we hope we can count on your support once again.
Your support is invaluable, and every contribution, regardless of size, will have a meaningful impact.
