CHMA was at the Sackville Memorial Hospital on Thursday as about 75 people gathered to celebrate the opening of the new outdoor garden courtyard, as well as the purchase of new operating room equipment, both funded by the Sackville Memorial Hospital Foundation annual campaigns.
Foundation chair Bill Evans said the completion of the new garden and gazebo was personally satisfying, because unlike typical foundation projects, the work was coordinated by the volunteer board, and there were challenges. “The money was raised quickly, but getting it done took a long time,” said Evans. But now that patients and staff can make use of the outdoor space, “I’m so delighted that it’s done,” said Evans. “I think it’s beautiful.”
Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Michael Forsythe was also on hand to tell CHMA how new operating room equipment would help expand low risk orthopedic surgeries in Sackville, and help alleviate provincial wait lists.
