Prince Rupert Port Authority to use Community Investment Fund in aid of Local Cancer Care unit

The Prince Rupert Port Authority has outlined where it's latest investment in the region will be directed, with the Port's Community Investment Fund set to deliver 100,000 dollars towards helping out in the full scale renovation of the Prince Rupert Regional Hospital's Cancer Care Unit.

The announcement today, highlights how the funding will work with the that of the North Coast Health Improvement Society's recent successful efforts towards the Care unit.

“Every member of our community will be impacted by cancer in some way, at some point in their lives. We at PRPA recognize the importance of contributing to projects like this that will help patients feel more comfortable as they receive care closer to home.” -- Shaun Stevenson, President and CEO of the Prince Rupert Port Authority. 

The Cancer Care Unit project has been designed to address the limitations found with the previous space like poor sight lines, isolation of physician from patients and staff, an unwelcoming chemotherapy room, and limited space to accommodate accompanying family and friends. 

In their announcement today, the Port and NCHIS noted that with the number of cancer patients increasing each year, the need for access to local primary care is a priority in the region.

“NCHIS worked collaboratively with Northern Health, cancer doctors, nurses and specialists, to ensure the equipment was of the highest standard for the unit and meets the Government of BC’s best practices for delivery of healthcare to residents of the north coast. We are grateful to everyone that contributed to seeing this project realized.” -- Stefan Delloch, President of the NCHIS.

The Port's 100 thousand dollar funding, makes for one half of the total cost of the project, the North Coast Health Improvement Society has contributed 50,000 towards the initiative, with the remaining funding coming from their community and other partners in the region.

The full overview of today's announcement from the Port can be reviewed here.

More on the fundraising projects from the NCHIS, including their current bed replacement program at the Hospital and Acropolis Manor, can be explored from their Facebook page.

For a look at past Community investments from the Port see our archive page here.