Tech On Wheels
Have you HERD about the COWs? Did you know that life-saving technology is hidden in plain sight throughout Island Health? At the end of 2021, you made it possible for a herd of Computers on Wheels (affectionately also known as COWs) to be purchased, elevating the quality of care at Island Health. COWs make it […]
Let’s Talk about TECH
When most people hear “rural hospital” their minds don’t immediately think of leading-edge technology, until now. In 2021, your giving supported the purchase of technology that elevated care and improved patient outcomes for your community. The Soltive SuperPulsed Laser System This incredible machine combines three separate pieces of technology into one high-powered, portable and precise […]
Impact You Can Feel in Your Bones
Since 2019, the demand for a DXA scan increased by 19%, and thanks to you, that demand is being met with the most up-to-date and leading-edge technology available. Thanks to your generosity, a Hologic DXA Scanner was purchased to replace an aging machine. This new scanner is truly a leading-edge piece of technology because the […]
Transformational Giving for Tele-ICU
Our Island Hospital ICU is able to continue meeting that high level of care by launching a new tele-ICU program, available to our patients in Spring 2021. This means that when you or a loved one needs ICU care delivered by a team of advanced specialists, you don’t have to travel several hours out of […]