Media Release

River Valley Eye Care Supports Healthcare in The Battlefords

November 19th 2019


(l-r) Claudette McGuire, Executive Director, BUH Foundation; Dr. James Lawrence, OD and Koreen Lawrence of River Valley Eye Care


River Valley Eye Care Supports Healthcare in The Battlefords


North Battleford, SK – Battlefords Union Hospital (BUH) Foundation receives sponsorship of $1,500 from River Valley Eye Care for the 2019 Festival of Trees.  The Festival of Trees is in its 24th year of ushering in the Christmas season for The Battlefords and will take place on Friday, Nov 29th to Thursday, Dec 5th, 2019 at Western Development Museum.  Proceeds from this special event will support the purchase of a new ventilator for Respiratory Therapy at BUH.

River Valley Eye Care is committed to the health of their patients and is a strong supporter of BUH Foundation and overall healthcare for The Battlefords and surrounding communities.  Their dedication to provide the best is reflected in their support of BUH Foundation and a commitment to enriched patient care.  River Valley Eye Care has shown this commitment for over 20 years in their support of Festival of Trees.  BUH Foundation is proud of this partnership and the opportunity to continue to work together.


River Valley Eye Care’s sponsorship of the 2019 Festival of Trees will support the decorated items that make the Festival of Trees come to life.  Attendees of the Festival of Trees will be inspired by the beauty of the Christmas season and receive the opportunity to bid on the seasonally decorated items to enjoy throughout the Christmas holidays.


For full listing of Festival of Trees event details go to buhfoundation.com or call the Foundation office at
306-446-6652.

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MEDIA:


For more information, contact:

Claudette McGuire

BUH Foundation Executive Director

Ph. 306-446-6652

Email: claudette.mcguire@saskhealthauthority.ca


 

About Battlefords Union Hospital (BUH) Foundation:

Battlefords Union Hospital (BUH) Foundation is dedicated to enriching patient care at BUH through responsible stewardship of community contributions and volunteer resources.  BUH Foundation, operating independently of other healthcare organizations, is the main fundraising agency of BUH and provides funding for the purchase of capital/non-capital equipment and staff education.  Through a bequest from Victor Pearsall in 2011, BUH Foundation began the Victor Pearsall Home Care Fund allowing funding for Battlefords Region Home Care.  For more information about BUH Foundation visit www.buhfoundation.com.

About River Valley Eye Care:
At River Valley Eye Care in North Battleford, the doctors work hard to make sure patients receive the screenings and treatments needed to maintain good visual health.  Their mission is to see to it that patients are completely satisfied with the services and that patients have a complete understanding of their visual health.  River Valley Eye Care is committed to providing up-to-date care and do so in part by using technology that can help diagnose potential problems.  Their team of optometrists and staff continually work to stay current with technology and exam procedures and are always upgrading.  For more information about River Valley Eye Care visit rivervalleyeyecare.ca.













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