Hospital appeals for new equipment

 

Latrobe Regional Hospital is urging Gippslanders to open their hearts and their wallets for its inaugural Christmas Equipment Appeal.

 

The Hospital treated 27,895 patients last financial year, an increase of five per cent on last year.

 

While recognising times were tough for many, Latrobe Regional Hospital chief executive Peter Craighead said the increase in demand for patient services meant the Hospital was also feeling the pinch.

 

The inaugural Christmas Equipment Appeal will focus on four specific items that the Hospital needs to continue its work.

 

“We need to purchase blood pressure monitors, an electrocardiogram (ECG), specialist trolleys, and a BIPAP machine,” Mr Craighead said.

 

“The BIPAP machine is especially useful for patients with congestive heart failure or for those patients with lung disorders.

 

“The purchase of these items of specialist equipment will assist us to continue providing high quality patient care and services to our community.

 

“Your donation, however large or small, to our Christmas Equipment Appeal will make a difference to the Hospital and the wider Gippsland community.

 

“Please help us to help you this Christmas and think of us when making your donation to charity this year.”

 

To donate to the Christmas Equipment Appeal, you can either call the Fundraising Department on 5173 8577, complete and return the donation form in today’s edition of The Express or download a donation form from the website at www.lrh.com.au

 

Receipts and thank-you letters are issued to all donors who provide their name and contact details, and donations over $2 are tax deductible.

 

Caption: Latrobe Regional Hospital chief executive Peter Craighead, new Director Medical Services Brian Cole and critical care nurse Kristy Dibiase discuss the needs of Hospital patient John Wilks.

 

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For more information contact Lisa Twigger in the Fundraising Department on 5173 8577.