Renfrew’s hospital is reaping the benefits of a busy year of fundraising by its charitable foundation.
The Renfrew Victoria Hospital Foundation announced at their recent annual general meeting that they have achieved their fundraising goals for the year, enabling $525,139.37 in equipment purchases benefiting multiple departments, including:
- Six spot monitors for the dialysis/biomech unit
- Fifteen medical recliners for dialysis
- One ultrasound unit for the operating room
- One central monitor for the Intensive Care Unit
- One XPREZZON monitor for the Emergency Department
- One foot care examination table for the Emergency Department
- Six sleep diagnostic acquisition units for the Sleep Lab
- Two patient beds for the Continuing Care Unit
- Two air mattresses for the Continuing Care Unit
- One pulmonary function testing unit for respiratory care
The RVH Foundation also used the meeting to elect Scott Miller as Board Chair, Judy Haist-Dick as Vice-Chair and Finance Committee Chair, and Will Vincent as Nomination Committee Chair.
“As Renfrew Victoria Hospital continues its celebration of 100 Years of Growth and Innovation throughout 2026, the RVH Foundation remains focused on supporting the future of local healthcare,” says Executive Director Patti Dillabough. “For the 2026-2027 fiscal year, the Foundation has set an ambitious goal of providing $610,000 toward essential capital equipment purchases, helping ensure the hospital’s physicians, nurses, and healthcare teams have the tools they need to deliver exceptional care close to home.”
(written by Kasey Egan)
