Foundation News
Green Light Laser at St. Joseph’s
We all have fathers, brothers, sons and husbands - the treatment of prostate problems affects everyone’s lives. Why a Greenlight Laser? Some symptoms from enlargement of the Prostate can be treated with medication but when [...]
From Our Donors: Arnold and Jeanette
“Because I’m still here!” That was the straightforward answer offered by Comox resident Arnold. The statement is by way of explaining why Arnold, and wife Jeanette have chosen to donate to St. Joseph’s Hospital and [...]
Donor Profiles: Arnold and Jeanette
"Because I'm still here!" That was the straightforward answer offered by Comox resident Arnold. The statement is by way of explaining why Arnold, and wife Jeanette have chosen to donate to St. Joseph's Hospital and [...]
From Our Donors: Jason and Meghan
While we may be very fortunate and might even sail through life with scarcely a glitch, everyday reality holds that all of us at some time need the services of our health-care providers. That was [...]
Java Junction at St. Joseph’s
Java Junction is an exciting new addition of St. Joseph’s General Hospital Foundation. The proceeds from a monthly lease and a percentage of the net proceeds go directly to the purchase of much needed equipment [...]
Impact of Donations: The Comox Valley’s Aging Population
An important consideration in a community with an aging population, such as we have in the Comox Valley, is that specialized medical services must be available to accommodate that demographic group. One health concern that [...]
Impact of Donations: Holter Monitor
A day spent in the company of a Holter Monitor won’t be the most enchanting 24-hours you have ever spent, but it won’t hurt a bit and it could save your life. If your physician [...]
Planning in Progress at St. Joseph’s Hospital
It is a reality in an aging community with a large population of senior citizens that effective and caring palliative care must be a vital aspect of health services. The new palliative care area at [...]
Donor Profiles: Bev from Comox
Why do I donate to the hospital? It’s interesting how an institution can weave its way through the tapestry of your life without your being aware of how large a part it has been, and [...]
Donor Profiles: Robert G. Miller
As a 20 year survivor of incurable follicular lymphoma it was necessary for me to take chemotherapy treatment, the first in the last 10 years, commencing last November. Along the way, some serious hurdles were [...]