No one is ever prepared for an unexpected traumatic accident – it all happens in a flash. What happens next in Regina’s hospitals is crucial to the survival and well-being of trauma patients.

In 2016, there were 1,547 serious trauma care cases treated at the Regina General and Pasqua hospitals. That’s about four critically injured patients a day. To be able to provide the best care to trauma patients, Regina’s hospitals need the best life-saving technology and equipment.

Recognizing this, the Foundation launched its Trauma Care Campaign in April 2017, in partnership with GMS (Group Medical Services). The Foundation made a commitment to raise $3 million for the purchase of new state-of-the-art technology and equipment in all areas of trauma care in Regina’s hospitals.

Through the establishment of the GMS Trauma Care Fund, GMS pledged a $1 million match for donations, from the community, in support of the campaign.

“GMS is extremely proud to invest in HRF’s Trauma Care Campaign through the establishment of the GMS Trauma Care Fund,” says John Salmond, president and CEO, GMS. “We care deeply about the health and well-being of this community. An important part of that commitment means building on our long-standing partnership with the Foundation to make lives better.”

With unwavering support, the people of southern Saskatchewan answered the call. Today, the Foundation is pleased to announce that $3 million has been raised for the Trauma Care Campaign.

“The campaign was a tremendous success because of the incredible support from our partner, GMS, and the southern Saskatchewan

community,” says Dino Sophocleous, president and CEO, Hospitals of Regina Foundation. “The new technology will have a significant impact on better patient care, comfort and safety.”

Investments from the campaign will go towards the purchase of much-needed new technology such as portable ultrasound machines, patient monitoring systems, anesthesia machines, bi-level ventilators, and much more.

“Good health care must be local,” says Dino. “By staying current in our technology, doctors and nurses can provide the best treatment to trauma patients in Regina’s hospitals, and send them home to live better lives.”