About Us
Our Mission
The mission of the Foundation is to raise funds for equipment to sustain the exceptional services offered at the Deep River and District Hospital.
Thanks to the generosity of this region, the Foundation has provided tremendous support for the Deep River and District Hospital since it's inception in 2002.
Our Vision
Friends inspiring friends to provide the support necessary to assist the Deep River and District Hospital in maintaining its strength as an innovative rural hospital delivering an exceptional healthcare experience to those it serves.
Board of Directors
The Deep River and District Hospital Foundation is a registered charity comprised of volunteers, a Board of Directors, and an Executive Director. Our staff and Board are looking forward to working together to help ensure a healthy future for our community.
Our Board Members:
Leo Buckley, Chair
Tina Shorter, Vice Chair
Richard Bedard (CEO, DRDH)
William Willard (CFO, DRDH)
Cathy Fisher
James Gibson
Jim Gibson
Suping Shi
Wayne Inch
John Walden
Brock Sanderson
David Balla-Boudreau
Community Members:
Paul Fehrenbach
Bill Kupfernschmidt
Andy Archer
Debbi Grills
Diane Lemire
Heather Gutzman
Karen Crane
Janet Gow
John Hilborn
Executive Director:
Chris Doucette
Previous Successes
A few of our recent capital purchases include:
Evolve Specialty Mattress for Palliative Care: $2,470
Telemetry (Heart Monitoring) Equipment: $71,000
Physio Upright Bicycle: $4,600
Pediatric Immobilizer: $5,000
Capital Life Extension Repairs to Mobile X-Ray: $10,000
Defibrillator: $20,000
Mobile X-Ray Machine: $91,700
Ultrasound Machine: $162,879
Mammography Equipment: $41,849
Wheelchairs: $6,794
Lab Hemotology Unit: $28,530
Cardiac Monitor Upgrade: $84,250
Stryker Beds: $18,812
Portable Ultrasound: $40,756
Hematology Analyzer Lab: $57,888
... and much more!