Appeal to raise much needed hospital funds
The community is being encouraged to dig deep for West Gippsland Healthcare Group’s annual hospital equipment appeal.
The appeal aims to raise money to buy much-needed medical equipment for the hospital and aged care residences.
Board chairman Jane Leslie said the organisation was grateful for the support of the local community.
“Our annual appeal helps raise funds towards extra medical equipment that is not covered by government funding,” she said.
“This year we have identified the top six medical items needed by our patients, doctors and nurses.
“The equipment purchased will assist our maternity unit, Andrews House and Cooinda Lodge aged care residences, surgical, oncology, and paediatric units as well as Community Health Disability Services.”
Equipment needed includes an ultra sound to assist with monitoring women and their unborn babies, air mattresses and wheelchairs for aged care residences, portable vital sign monitors for oncology and surgical patients and a single sofa bed for parents or carers who need to stay overnight with their child while in hospital.
Community Health Disability Services also needs electronic high low beds to improve ease and comfort for children and adults with a disability.
“All of the equipment purchased would still be used if West Gippsland got the go ahead for a new hospital to be built,” Ms Leslie said.
“It will also help us in the interim as we await the redevelopment.”
Jane Leslie said people can chose to donate any amount towards an equipment item.
People can donate to the WGHG Annual Equipment Appeal online by visiting www.wghg.com.au or by mailing Reply Paid 121, Annual Hospital Equipment Appeal 2018, 41 Landsborough Street, Warragul, Vic 3820.
People can also drop in donations to the Hospital’s public relations office.
Donations over $2 are tax deductable and 100 per cent of money donated goes directly to the equipment appeal.