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Contact:
Ketchikan
General Hospital Foundation
(907) 228-8300,
Ext. 7035
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2010 Campaign - Goal
$237,141
What is it?
Why is it needed? How
you can help Testimonial
What is the Gift of Healing
2010?
 The
Gift of Healing 2010 will provide minimally invasive surgery
equipment and a new operating table designed for a wide range of
procedures.
Minimally invasive surgery is performed through
small incisions through which a tiny camera and other instruments
are inserted. The camera projects images on a screen to guide the
surgeon. At the end the incisions are sutured and bandaged. A
nickname for minimally invasive
surgery is “Band-Aid” surgery.
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The new state of the art technology will ...
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Dramatically improve image resolution resulting
in far superior diagnostic clarity.
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Improve detection, diagnosis and prognosis of
some cancers and other diseases.
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In some cases, will reduce the need to perform
more invasive surgeries.
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Provide a second set of laparoscopy equipment,
improving scheduling.
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Increase the range of services available
locally.
Why does the Foundation raise money for hospital
equipment?
The KGH Foundation exists to acquire and recognize charitable gifts and bequests that ultimately assist Ketchikan General Hospital
fulfill its mission of providing patient care to all in need. The Foundation’s efforts offset costs otherwise incurred by Ketchikan General Hospital. The Foundation provides individuals and organizations with an opportunity to extend the gift of health to citizens of Southeast Alaska. Philanthropic giving enhances the ability of the hospital to provide healing, and compassionate healthcare through the gifts of innovative and state of the art equipment by the KGH Foundation.
| Total campaign goal: |
$237,141 |
Arcade, laparoscopy and arthroscopy scopes,
and monitor: |
$192,500 |
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Operating room table: |
$45,000 |
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Estimated project cost: |
$237,500 |
How you can help
Ketchikan General Hospital Foundation is a 501(C)3 non-profit organization. Your donations are tax deductible and every dollar you give goes directly to the support of this capital
campaign. Make
a gift.
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“By ensuring that state of the art
equipment is available at Ketchikan General Hospital, Southeast
Alaskans will benefit from the highest quality diagnostic procedures
and surgeries done close to home, near the support of family and
friends. I am very proud to support our foundation in pursuit of the
Minimally Invasive Surgical Suite.”
~ Kendall Sawa
Ketchikan General Hospital Director of Nursing,
Gift of Healing 2010 Campaign Chair
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