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Big score for local hospital

A record $62,100 has been raised for the Vernon Jubilee Hospital during the annual Radiothon.

SUN FM radio hosts Brian Martin and Betty Selin broadcasted live from Village Green Centre all day on Thursday, with individuals, businesses and community groups donating funds in support of the women's and children's wards at the hospital.

“We would like to thank everyone who generously contributed to Radiothon,” said Elise Allan, VJH Foundation president.

“From those who gave donations and gift incentives, to the volunteers who answered phones and collected donations throughout the day, to the families who shared their stories of the help received at VJH, you made it happen.”

Funds raised will purchase a central monitoring system for women’s and children’s health services at the hospital.

The system lets nursing staff simultaneously view the vital signs of a number of infants and children from the nursing station.

This is expected to help nurses deliver faster, more efficient care during critical times, says the foundation.



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