Improved Services at the Lamèque Hospital and Community Health Centre

Lamèque, June 17, 2014 – The Fondation de l’Hôpital de Lamèque Inc. presented a cheque to Vitalité Health Network in the amount of $50,750. The money was collected during fundraising activities held as part of the 2014 Annual Fundraising Campaign of the Fondation de l’Hôpital de Lamèque Inc.

With this donation, Vitalité Health Network was able to purchase various pieces of equipment for the Genetral Medicine Unit, in Physiotherapy, at the Walk-in clinic, at the Clinical Services Unit as well as the Miscou Health Centre.

“We are fortunate to have the support of the Fondation de l’Hôpital de Lamèque and its’ numerous volunteers. Year after year, it is impressive and heartwarming to bear witness to the community’s continued support that allows us to purchase new pieces of equipment for the Lamèque Hospital and Community Health Centre. It certainly begins with the Foundation but the ties with the community have always been, and continue to be strong”, said Stéphane Legacy, Chief of Operations for the Acadie-Bathurst Zone.

The annual campaign fundraising target had been set at $50,750. The final result announced at the unveiling was $78,397. “Today, the sum of this generosity allows the health professionals at the Lamèque Hospital and Community Health Centre to have access to the necessary tools to deliver quality healthcare. This morning’s investment will allow the community to benefit from improved services in different sectors within our establishment”, said Yoland Chiasson, President of the 2014 Fundraising Campaign organizing committee.

The cheque presentation and official unveiling took place today at the Lamèque Hospital and CHC, in the presence of several guests and dignitaries.

De gauche à droite : Roger Chiasson, président du conseil d’administration de la Fondation de l’Hôpital de Lamèque Inc., Paulette Sonier Rioux, membre du Conseil d’administration du Réseau de santé Vitalité, Shelley Robichaud, directrice de l’Hôpital et Centre de santé communautaire de Lamèque, Yoland Chiasson, président du comité organisateur de la campagne annuelle 2014.

From left to right: Roger Chiasson, President of the Board of Directors of La Fondation de l’Hôpital de Lamèque Inc., Paulette Sonier Rioux, Member of the Board of Directors of Vitalité Health Network, Shelley Robichaud, Director of the Lamèque Hospital and Community Health Centre, Yoland Chiasson, President of the 2014 Fundraising Campaign organizing committee.