Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation

"Being included among the 2024 BIV News C-Suite winners is a true honour, and I’m thrilled to stand among leaders such as Carla Guerrera, Don Murray, Ernie Daniels, Sheila Vokey, Crystal Prystai, and Michael Yang.   A huge thank you to Hayley Woodin Hastings and BIV for hosting such a fantastic event!   It’s a daily privilege to work with the incredible volunteers, donors, and staff at Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation, supporting such a vital hospital that impacts so many lives." - Jeff Norris, MBA CFRE   #leadership #CSuite #BIV2024 #RCHF #Healthcare #CEO

We are thrilled to announce Janet Savard as our third Champion of Philanthropy for 2024! Janet has been a dedicated healthcare professional at Royal Columbian Hospital for nearly 20 years. Her journey began in Cardiac Surgery Intensive Care (CSICU), where she supported post-op cardiac patients for 16 years. She later served as the Cardiac Interventional Triage Coordinator and now works as the Structural/TAVI Triage Coordinator, helping patients in critical cardiac care. Beyond her outstanding work, Janet is also a committed supporter of the Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation. She goes above and beyond by leading donor tours, sharing her deep knowledge and passion for the hospital’s mission. Hear what Janet has to say about her support: https://loom.ly/2d6djSk  #champions #healthcare #philanthropy

Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation is thankful to each and every member of our team for making the organization a Great Place to Work® Canada and for continuing to fulfill our mission of raising money to help the hospital save lives, restore health, and provide comfort to seriously injured and ill patients of all ages. #GPTWcertified

Dr. Janel Casey, the Local Department Head of Psychiatry at Royal Columbian Hospital and Regional Division Head of Adult Psychiatry for Fraser Health, has been selected as a 2024 Champion of Philanthropy! Dr. Casey led the redevelopment of the Mental Health and Substance Use Wellness Centre at RCH and continues to provide vital leadership as part of the RCH Foundation’s Mental Health Task Force. A 2023 'BCBusiness Woman of the Year: Community Builder' runner-up, she has been a tireless advocate for mental health services and donor engagement. Watch to learn more about her remarkable impact on patient care and philanthropy: https://loom.ly/KVpzc5I #worldmentalhealthday

Join us at Medical Device Playbook 2024 on October 21st at The University of British Columbia to hear from Dr. Steve Reynolds, a researcher, critical care physician at Royal Columbian Hospital, and recipient of the Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation Professorship in Critical Care at Simon Fraser University. Dr. Reynolds is leading groundbreaking research on ventilator-induced diaphragm dysfunction and phrenic nerve stimulation, funded by two CIHR grants. In this session, Dr. Reynolds will offer a behind-the-scenes look at Royal Columbian Hospital’s transformative partnerships with private companies to enhance patient care, streamline operations, and introduce cutting-edge technologies. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn how these collaborations are reshaping healthcare at one of BC’s oldest and busiest hospitals. 📅 Save the date and join us for insights into healthcare innovation! Register today: https://lnkd.in/gAumPATJ

October 6-12th is Make a Will Week - a topic that can make some of us uncomfortable. Find out why drafting a will can be life-affirming and how you can leave behind a legacy with a charitable gift. Dorothy Wirth is a legacy gift donor and had this to share, "I can’t tell you how amazing all of the people were. I couldn’t have been in a better place. I think that when we have the opportunity to support our system, it’s very important that we do so others can benefit.” Learn how you can give back:  https://loom.ly/AtNLnFE  #makeawill #makeawillweek

Congratulations to Dr. William Siu, one of our 2024 Champions of Philanthropy! As an Interventional Radiologist at Royal Columbian Hospital, Dr. Siu has been a dedicated advocate for patient care and the hospital’s mission since he began his residency here in 1994. A former board member of RCHF, Dr. Siu has continuously supported the hospital's growth and development through his leadership and philanthropy. Join us in celebrating Dr. Siu’s exceptional contributions and well-deserved recognition as a 2024 Champion! Listen to Dr. Siu here: https://loom.ly/kV_NmSg #champion #philanthropy

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and RCH is incredibly thankful for the donors and clinicians who brought the Ventana BenchMark ULTRA to the hospital and the whole Fraser Health region. Thanks to this technology, breast cancer patients waiting to hear back about their HER2 biopsy will only wait days for results, instead of weeks. We will continue to advocate, and raise much needed funds, for transformational care like this. Learn more: https://loom.ly/30apsFU #thankyou #breastcancer #HER2 #october

Our very own Jeff Norris, MBA CFRE was named BIV News's CEO of the year for non-profits! Read about his vision for the Foundation and what's next for RCHF. https://loom.ly/EzX7H9A #BIV #CEO #nonprofit #award

The Foundation brought a Rocky Point Ice Cream truck on September 12th to support our hardworking hospital staff during the MEDITECH Expanse Go-Live week. We served more than 2000 scoops of ice cream throughout the day! Thank you to everyone who came out.  #sweettreat  #healthcare  #staffappreciation