L-r Lab/x-ray tech Toni Cinnamon, Dr. S. Du Stephen de Toit, RNs Lisa Cox and Amber Flatt, Dr. Ray Markham, Dr Abimbola Olajide, Dr Folakemi Olajide and on spine board Med student Cynthia Kong.

Valemount, B.C. – It may seem a minor improvement until you are the patient or the health care worker benefitting from the use of a spine board.  And to rural health facilities, every little bit helps.

The Valemount Health Centre has received a new spine board this week received a new spine board.  The EVAC-U-Splint is used to stabilize a patient during transport and improves the safety aspect for both the person being transported and the health care professionals lifting the patient.

The $2000 board’s purchase was made possible by a couple of benefactors.  Maria Lerch donated the proceeds from her Fall Book Fair and teamed up with Ellen Duncan to make personal donations toward the cost.