Who We Are
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Battlefords Union Hospital (BUH) Foundation is a public Foundation (April, 1992) dedicated to the enrichment of patient care by acting as the fundraising agency for Battlefords Union Hospital. BUH Foundation, operating independently of other health care organizations, supports funding for the purchase of capital and non-capital equipment and staff education at BUH. Through a bequest from Victor Pearsall in 2011, BUH Foundation began the Victor Pearsall Home Care Fund, allowing funding for Battlefords Region Home Care.
Vision:
Our new vision of...'Healthy people *Healthy community * Healthcare for all' and mission to 'inspire our community by enriching the healthcare experience through education, innovation and engagement' is our guiding star that will lead us through the movement of ever-changing moments in our times.
Mission:
Healthy people. Healthy community. Quality healthcare for all.
BUH Foundation is governed by a Board of Directors made up of a maximum of 12 members. The Directors serve three consecutive 2-year terms, for a maximum of six years of service and bring to the Foundation a variety of backgrounds, offering their unique skills and talents to ensure the Foundation's success.
All Board Members contribute their time and effort without any payment or benefit, other than the satisfaction of contributing to the community. They are a working Board, as members serve on various committees, such as one of the five main fundraisers or other ongoing projects.
2023 / 2024 Board Members:
Cheryl Mitchell - Chairperson
Barbara Dekker - Vice-Chairperson
JoAnne Iverson - Treasurer
David Fan - Secretary
Donnica Bernier
Patti Whitecalf
Dr. Erik Engelbrecht
Trudy Kern
Hayden Friedrich
Jacqueline Reynolds
Barbara Ward
Office Staff:
Executive Director - Leanne Ducommun
Accounting / Fund Development Officer - Shauna McGifford
Office Administrator - Sheila Stensrud
Digital Events Coordinator - Graeme Bull
The Foundation office is located in the main lobby of Battlefords Union Hospital at 1092 - 107th Street in North Battleford, Saskatchewan. Office hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm.
BUH Foundation office, 306-446-6652.
BUH Foundation also maintains "Gratefully Yours" Gift & Food Shop. All proceeds raised through "Gratefully Yours" Gift & Food Shop help to enrich patient care at BUH.
