The East Kootenay Foundation for Health has a new campaign this winter. Beneath the Surface is fundraising $340,000 to bring ultrasound service to the Invermere and District Hospital (IDH).

The costs will include a state-of-the-art ultrasound machine, renovations to the room, and all the technology and accessories required to run the service.

Ultrasound service at the Invermere hospital has been a long-awaited addition that will be a major improvement for health care in the valley.

Ultrasound allows physicians to see inside a patient’s body and understand the nature of a patient’s symptoms. It provides vital information which can help guide treatment. Ultrasound technology is a critical cornerstone of medicine and patient care. The images captured provide physicians with a wealth of information, including the structure and composition of internal organs, tissues and vessels.

Ultrasound is performed on every type of patient, in every area of care. Whether you are a pregnant mother, an elderly person having breathing problems, or a child with abdomen pains, ultrasound can help diagnose and treat a patient.

Brenna Hong, Executive Director at the East Kootenay Foundation for Health said, “This is very exciting news for residents of the Columbia Valley. This means way less travel and wait times for people needing this service. This will be a huge improvement for health care for the Invermere and District Hospital.”

Contributions to the campaign can be made by donating online, calling 250-489-6481, or mailing a donation to East Kootenay Foundation for Health, 13 24th Ave N. Cranbrook BC, V1C 3H9.

Together we are bringing better health care close to home in the East Kootenay.

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East Kootenay Foundation for Health

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