Climax and surrounding area generously support upgrades for Climax Border Health Centre
The Climax Border Health Centre has been the beneficiary of a recent community effort to upgrade the facility. Starting at the beginning of 2018, a local fundraising committee and the Dr. Noble Irwin Regional Healthcare Foundation have been working together to raise funds to improve service for the Border Health Centre.
“We are appreciative and proud of our community for their generosity in the fundraising campaign for the tub and Telehealth system at the Border Health Centre. Both pieces of equipment have been installed and are up and running. Donations will always be welcomed as there is always a need at the Centre. The biggest thank you to all who helped with our endeavour,” said Fay Johnson, a member of the local fundraising committee.
Initially, the project was to raise enough money to replace the tub, which due to its age could no longer be supported by the manufacturer. The success of the campaign was so significant that it was possible to not only replace the tub and build a new tub room, but extra funds were available to be used at the Centre. As a result, the Border Health Centre is now able to offer Telehealth services, which will allow community members to connect with their specialists through video conferencing. All of the donations received during this campaign is designated towards the cost of equipment, initiatives, and projects for the Climax Border Health Centre.
“I am overwhelmed by the generosity of the people of the Southline. With all your donations we were able to purchase two very valuable pieces of equipment for the Border Health Center. Home Care clients are now able to use and enjoy the health benefits of the new tub and tub room. The Southline people do not have to travel so far and are able to use Telehealth right here. With all your generosity we are able to keep our people closer to home. Thank You,” said Lana Goodall, a member of the local fundraising committee.
For John Chavtur, a resident of the Divide area, its important to him to have care available to him closer to home for his weekly visits to the Border Health Centre.
“We’re lucky to have it! For an older person, I’ve gotta drive 37 miles to get there, it’s a lot closer than going 120 miles to Swift Current,” Chavtur said.
The local fundraising committee and the Dr Noble Irwin Regional Healthcare Foundation would like to express their sincere thanks to the residents and businesses of the area who generously supported this campaign.