The Kiwanis Club of Taber and District has partnered with the Taber and District Health Foundation for 26 years and supported the Foundation through its annual golf tournament.
The 26th annual Kiwanis Golf tournament raised $38,237.73 to support three new stretchers for the Emergency Department at the Taber Health Centre thus increasing the patient capacity in that area as well as the number of beds on site. Two stretchers will include weight scales, which are important in determining the amount of medication needed by patients. It is also very important to know in case a patient needs to be taken by STARS as the helicopters can only hold so much weight. The third stretcher includes an alarm to alert staff of a fall or should a patient leave without notifying staff. This is especially important for dementia patients.
Quote from Site Manager, Sarah Jordan “The stretchers purchased for the emergency department at the Taber Health Centre are going to go a long way in increasing patient care and comfort. The ability to weigh patients while in a bed improves the efficiency of care and provides comfort to patients who are unwell and/or have mobility issues which makes standing on a scale difficult. The automatic component of the stretchers is ergonomically better for staff and a smoother ride for the patient as well. Thank you so much for your continued support of our site as it means so much to myself, the staff and the patients here at the Taber Health centre!”
A huge thank you to the Kiwanis Club of Taber and District and all the local sponsors and volunteers for supporting the Health Foundation for all these years and for making the event a huge success. We are stronger because of you!
We look forward to next year’s event, SAVE the DATE: 27th Annual Kiwanis Golf Tournament June 8, 2023
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