The Hospitals of Regina Foundation’s 2014 Surgical Campaign meant so much to so many in our community. For Dr. John Tsang, cardiothoracic surgeon at the Regina General Hospital, it has meant better care and outcomes for his patients.

In total, 2,250 individuals and organizations came together to help improve surgical care in Regina’s hospitals. Spearheaded by PotashCorp’s $1 million match, the campaign raised $2.5 million that allowed the Foundation to invest in more than 37 pieces of new equipment and technology for operating rooms in our hospitals. This included a new microscope for reconstructive plastic surgery, innovative cameras and video equipment for less invasive keyhole surgery, and a specialized ultrasound for kidney operations.

“I continue to be amazed by the generosity of this community and the work of the Foundation,” says Dr. Tsang. “There is an inherent willingness on behalf of our people to support our hospitals and the work we do. My colleagues and I would not be able to provide expanded and innovative care to our patients without you.”

Dr. Tsang points to his own work for proof of that. Thanks to the support of our donors, the Foundation invested in a new ultrasound machine as part of the campaign. The upgraded technology provides 3-D imaging that allows Dr. Tsang and his colleagues to better monitor the heart, leading to more accurate procedures and treatment.

Each year, nearly 26,000 surgeries are performed at Regina’s hospitals. Our investments have meant that doctors, like Dr. Tsang, can perform more advanced procedures, allowing patients to receive the best health care possible right here at home.

“Our goal is to ensure patients receive efficient and timely care, leading to speedier recoveries and better lives,” he says. “Having access to new equipment and technology has led to increasingly innovative procedures and specialized treatments that benefit the people of southern Saskatchewan.”

“The Foundation has a strong relationship with our hospitals and the community,” says Dino Sophocleous, president and CEO. “It is the generosity of our donors that drives the organization and helps us invest in improved health-care services that people in southern Saskatchewan deserve.”