THE BATTLEFORDS — A new phototherapy (PUVA) unit and a blanket warming cabinet have been purchased for Battlefords Union Hospital as a result of support for the BUH Foundation's Monthly Cash Lotto and through other donations.
The PUVA uses ultraviolet light for healing of skin conditions such as psoriasis and vitiligo and its purchase is supported by a BUH Foundation commitment of $54,590.
The warming cabinet benefits patients in the Ambulatory Care Clinic at BUH. Every year approximately 4,600 patients access medical services through the clinic. ACC provides patients with IV therapy such as blood transfusions, iron infusion and intravenous antibiotics. They also provide services such as complex dressing changes for patients who have recently had surgery. BUH Foundation provided $9,401.68 towards purchase of the cabinet, raised through donations.
Draws have begun to determine winners of the Monthly Cash Lotto. Winning the early bird draw for $1,000 was Patty Sittler of Wilkie. The previous purchaser draw for $1,000 will be made April 22 and the winner of the record high $15,935 50/50 prize will be announced April 29.
