$10,000 for APU
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A $10,000 donation from Scotiabank will help support the Adolescent Psychiatric Unit at Kelowna General Hospital.
Representatives from the bank presented a check to the Kelowna General Hospital Foundation this week. The $10,000 if part of an overall commitment of $50,000 the bank has pledged to the APU.
“We believe in supporting organizations that help young people reach their infinite potential, which is why we are proud to support Kelowna General Hospital’s important work with those with mental health challenges,” says Rob Edwardsen, a Scotiabank branch manager. “We hope that through our donation, we are helping support the future health of young people in our community.”
The APU provides acute care services to young people from across the Southern Interior region. It offers one of only five specialized programs in the province for youth aged 12 – 17 with complex mental health issues.
Since opening in 2005, the unit has supported over 900 youth who will, on average, stay from two to three weeks. The most common diagnoses are anxiety and depression.
This years’ donation will help the KGH Foundation purchase new furniture for the units’ family room, as well as exercise equipment and a basketball hoop for the courtyard.
Youth will also continue to benefit from access to yoga, drumming classes and psychologist-recommended subscription based reading material.
“We feel very fortunate to work closely with our local Scotiabank team,” says KGH Foundation CEO Doug Rankmore. “Their support of the APU over the past several years has made a significant difference in our ability to treat and provide world-class care for some of our most vulnerable patients.”
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