The cancer care department at Comox Valley Hospital is receiving a boost following a donation.
The Comox Valley Lions Club has donated $25,000 to the Comox Valley Healthcare Foundation to help fund the purchase of a specialized vein finder.
Co-executive director Rhonda Stevens of the Comox Valley Healthcare Foundation said the Lions Club has been an extraordinary partner in advancing health care in the community.
“Their long-standing commitment and generosity continue to make a tangible difference for patients and care teams at Comox Valley Hospital.”
The new vein finder is a clinical tool that will improve the experience of patients receiving cancer treatment.
The tool identifies veins beneath the skin and can help reduce discomfort, anxiety and bruising while increasing efficiency and confidence among clinical staff.
The cancer care department at the hospital provides about 4,400 treatments annually and supports hundreds of patients and their families.
Tools such as the vein finder play a vital role in ensuring patients receive timely, compassionate and high-quality care close to home.
The Lions Club has contributed more than $120,000 to the healthcare foundation to support health care needs in the region since the partnership began more than 25 years ago.
