A Blessing to Bonners Ferry

It is the feeling of community that has drawn so many people to call Bonners Ferry their home. Here, people are always willing to lend a hand no matter what the cause. Individuals, businesses and organizations rally around one another to show their support.

One such organization is the Boundary Community Hospital Auxiliary. The Auxiliary is a volunteer group that meets monthly to formulate ways to support the local community-owned hospital.

In an effort to enhance the experience of those utilizing the facilities, the group recently purchased five large screen, digital televisions for the hospital’s Acute Care and Extended Care Facility. The new televisions are significantly larger than those they replaced, providing those who are convalescing with a more enjoyable way to pass the time and increased viewing pleasure when it comes to their beloved Seattle Seahawks and Gonzaga basketball games.

Another gift recently bestowed upon the Acute Care and Extended Care Facility was a surgery cart, something that was met with great appreciation from the staff.

Shannon Rust, manager of the Surgery Department, is delighted with the new cart. “Our department is very appreciative of this gift,” enthused Shannon.

The Hospital Auxiliary meets monthly at Chic-n-Chop. They are funded by their annual pie sale and basket raffle, using the proceeds from those to purchase needed items for hospital.

While not everyone has time to join the Auxiliary, there are ways you can support their efforts to enhance the experience for the many people in the community who utilize the services of Boundary Community Hospital.

A new raffle is currently underway to raise funds for additional purchases. From now until the drawing on November 10, Hospital Auxiliary members will be around town selling raffle tickets for a chance to win one of three prizes: a $100 gift certificate to Super 1 Foods, a Thanksgiving Centerpiece from Sugar Plum Floral, and a $25 gift certificate to Chic-n-Chop Restaurant. The one-dollar raffle tickets are also available at the Outpatient Clinic at Boundary Community Hospital.

A special Thank You to all those who give of their resources, time and talent to enrich our local medical facility!

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