Times like these really emphasize how important it is to have quality healthcare.
One local organization has relied on their volunteers for over 30 years to help make sure Parkland area residents have continued access to excellent care.
The Dauphin Hospital Foundation (DHF) is now using National Volunteer Week (April 19th - 25th) as an opportunity to sincerely thank their volunteer Board members.
Chairman of the board Doug Deans explains the volunteers work hard to support and promote projects that benefit the Dauphin Regional Health Centre and Dauphin Personal Care Home.
"Looking back on over three plus decades, we take this opportunity to recognize all past and present volunteer Board members as well as our health centre support staff for their contributions to our legacy," stated Chairman Doug Deans.
The DHF gathers donations and then uses that money to supplement programs or buy things for the hospital that the government doesn’t provide.
Deans is especially proud of one program in particular; a fund that helps nurses expand their education if there’s a program of study they are interested in.
The DHF also recently helped fund the initial phase of redeveloping the Palliative Care unit.
“We do our best to let people know we are here. We are here trying to collect money to be used within the Parkland, within the Dauphin Hospital. The money stays here in Dauphin. Any money someone does give us is used locally to support local initiatives and projects within the hospital.”
Deans says the Foundation thanks all donors and supporters for their contributions to health care.
If you want to donate to the DHF, you can contact the front desk of the Dauphin Regional Health Centre and you will be directed to the person at the regional health authority that handles the foundation.
For more information visit the Dauphin Hospital Foundation website.
