Restoring blood flow to the brain is the cornerstone of therapy for patients with a clot blocking blood flow. The acquisition of equipment and clinical space required to implement Endovascular Thrombectomy Neuro-interventional service (EVT), the new standard of care for acute ischemic stroke, at Kelowna General Hospital is fundamental.
The stroke campaign will fund the expansion of telehealth service throughout the southern interior region. Interior Health is fast becoming an industry leader in remote telehealth, an exciting field that allows rural patients to access world-class physicians, specialists and diagnostics from their home communities.
The proposed KGH Centre for Excellence for Upper Limb Recovery Post Neurologic Injury will improve access to rehabilitation services for stroke patients, as well as other brain injuries and diseases in both the acute and long-term recovery phases.
Funding is also needed to support the on-site development of skills and protocols relating to stroke management.
The KGH Foundation’s Stroke Innovation Fund will support projects, initiatives and equipment aimed at reducing the impact of stroke for those living in the Interior Health region, in particular, rural, remote and Indigenous communities.
The ‘Every Moment Matters’ campaign set out to raise $8 million for advanced stroke care. Thanks to the generous support of the community, we achieved our goal.
Giving truly does change everything. Thank you.