By Victoria Hospital Foundation

List of Equipment Needed for Vic Hospital – Give a Little Life

Nov 7, 2014 | 11:17 AM

GIVE a Little Life DAY  for “Little Patients” in support of the Victoria Hospital Nursery and Pediatrics  LIVE from the Hospital MAIN LOBBY   Friday, Dec. 5, 2014  from 6:00 am – 6:00 pm

The Nursery and Pediatrics Units are two of the most precious parts of any hospital.   And this year, the Victoria Hospital is asking for your help as we raise money to upgrade and replace critical equipment for the babies and children in our hospital.  They are our ‘littlest patients’ and they deserve the best possible start in life!

Did you know that?

• Our Nursery is capable of delivering and supporting premature babies born as early as 34 weeks.
• Our Nursery also cares for medically fragile babies that need to spend longer periods of time in our care.
• Many of our pregnant moms have accompanying health concerns that need to be carefully handled to ensure a safe delivery of baby.
• Our Nursery takes care of a large area reaching to Fondulac, Wollaston and Stony Rapids.  We also support surrounding areas like Nipawin and Melfort for services not available there.  Our hospital serves not only Prince Albert, but 40 surrounding communities and RMs and 12 First Nations.
• Last year we had 1550 deliveries in Prince Albert.  This number has been increasing by about 50 – 60 births each year since 2006. 
• Between 1000-1100 children between 0-16 yrs are admitted to our pediatrics unit every year. 
• For children no longer requiring intensive care support, our pediatric unit enables a high level of care so that families can be together and closer to home as the child spends time recovering.
• Our pediatric team cares for families – not only the children.  Our team consists of doctors, nurses, therapists, social workers and volunteers.