Eleven Years of Gratitude Dear Friends, As I prepare to say farewell as Executive Director of the Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation, I find myself reflecting on the people who have made these past 11 years so meaningful. Since joining the Foundation in...
MAKING DIAGNOSIS DAY TREATMENT DAY We are committing to raise 1.01 million dollars to fully fund a therapeutic endoscopy suite at Abbotsford Regional Hospital and bring pioneering endoscopic care to patients across Fraser Health. With the arrival of Dr. Daud Akhtar at...
Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation Announces Major Caregiver Support Initiative Thanks to Petro-Canada CareMakers Foundation™ Grant Abbotsford, BC — Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation (FVHCF) is proud to announce a new caregiver support initiative made possible...
A routine blood test is supposed to bring reassurance—but for 35-year-old Bryan from Agassiz, it delivered life-altering news. “I didn’t wake up one morning knowing my kidneys were failing. There was no dramatic collapse. No...
We often hear grateful patients and families ask how they can say thank-you to hospital staff for the incredible care they received. This month we are highlighting the Philip Harris Grateful Patient Program, which is just one way families and patients can give back to...
Donate During Heart Health Month February is Heart Month, an opportunity to learn more about cardiovascular health, and how to support cardiac care in the Fraser Valley. "The extreme stressors from the wait for by-pass surgery can be both physically and emotionally...
https://youtu.be/04JKx-fMhO4?si=vLsisx1fanNF28jb We are proud to share that a groundbreaking piece of equipment recently arrived in Mission Memorial Hospital (MMH) thanks to a joint initiative between the Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation, Mission Health Care...
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to let physical activity fall to the wayside. We’re often glued to screens, spending hours sitting at desks, and relying on convenient transportation. But the truth is, prioritizing physical activity is one of the most powerful...
I grew up in Chilliwack where me, my husband, and our children live in our home near my parents and the friends I grew up with. Some of you reading my letter may even know me. My husband and I were I busy raising our four children without any real concerns: enjoying a...
Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation is pleased to announce the funding of a new concert series for The Residence in Mission (TRIM), a long-term care facility dedicated to providing compassionate care to older adults. Recognising the profound impact of music on...