The success of the monthly Health Sciences North (HSN) 50/50 Cash Lottery for the North is helping the many foundations that are part of HSN's fundraising effort.
According to a press release, the HSN Foundation, NEO Kids Foundation, the Northern Cancer Foundation, and the HSN Volunteer Association are all proud and excited to report that more up-to-date medical equipment is being purchased thanks to the HSN 50/50 Cash Lottery.
Among the most recent purchases were two Exera Video Processors and Lightsources for the Northeast Cancer Centre (NECC) as well as two new Drager Jaundice Meters for the HSN NEO Kids and Family Program Birthing Centre.
The HSN foundation said both the video processors and jaundice meters were identified as high priority equipment needs at HSN, and will have a positive impact on local patients every day.
Head and neck cancers are challenging to evaluate due to the location of the tumours and important structures like the voice box and tongue, said the foundation news release.
The two Exera Video Processors and Lightsources will allow head and neck cancer surgeons to more accurately evaluate the effects of cancer treatment.
“This purchase is so important for head and neck cancer patients,” said Stephanie Winn, Administrative Director of the Northeast Cancer Centre at HSN.
“Crisp and clear images are absolutely imperative to creating accurate treatment plans and performing successful surgeries.”
It was also explained that the new jaundice meters are also vital pieces of diagnostic equipment.
“Jaundice Meters are a non-invasive, accurate and effective screening method used to identify infants at risk for jaundice. Without jaundice meters, newborns would have to have a serum bilirubin which involves withdrawing blood from a heel pick; which can be painful and upsetting for both the baby and their parents,” said Lisa Grace, Clinical Manager, at the Birthing Centre.
Sales for the latest round of tickets ended yesterday evening. Learn more about the lottery at www.hsn5050.ca.
