l-r Northern Health CEO Cathy Ulrich, Board Chiar Charles Jago, Spirit of the North CEO Judy Neiser, Spirit Board Chair Darren Masse – photo courtesy Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation

Prince George, B.C. –  You can consider it a  very “Healthy” donation.

Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation  has presented Northern Health with  a cheque for  more than $1.5 million dollars.  The money will be used for  medical equipment, supplies, site improvements ,  and educational training to  enhance  healthcare throughout Northern B.C.

 “Spirit of the North is overwhelmed with the generosity of our Donors” says Spirit of the North  CEO Judy Neiser.  “They realize that health truly is our greatest wealth.  Through directed donations to areas of greatest need, or areas near and dear to their heart, we are able to work collaboratively with Northern Health in the procurement of equipment at the best possible pricing.”

Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation  wants its donors to  " feel good about what they do for the communities in which they live”.  Northern Health CEO Cathy Ulrich put it simply “Giving is the difference that makes the difference” as  the  services and  equipment purchased  make a significant impact  on  the level of services  that  can be offered to  patients throughout the north.

The Spirit of the North’s current major fund raising project  is  for a  $1.4 million to purchase  a Diagnostic Spect CT.  It is hoped that  goal will be achieved soon.