Bulkley Valley Hospital Auxiliary donates almost $300,000

Published 5:30 am Wednesday, November 26, 2025

By Marisca Bakker

The Interim Health Services Administrator for Bulkley Valley and Stikine discussing the impact of the hospital auxiliary on both the hospital and the community, highlighting the significant role these volunteers play, and expressing gratitude towards them. (Contributed photo)
1/2

The Interim Health Services Administrator for Bulkley Valley and Stikine discussing the impact of the hospital auxiliary on both the hospital and the community, highlighting the significant role these volunteers play, and expressing gratitude towards them. (Contributed photo)

The Interim Health Services Administrator for Bulkley Valley and Stikine discussing the impact of the hospital auxiliary on both the hospital and the community, highlighting the significant role these volunteers play, and expressing gratitude towards them. (Contributed photo)
The Bulkley Valley Hospital Auxiliary volunteers are treated to a dinner. (Contributed photo)

The Bulkley Valley Hospital Auxiliary donated more than a quarter of a million dollars this year within the community.

Volunteers were treated to a dinner earlier this month for their hard work, which includes running the thrift shop, New to You, and the gift shop at the hospital.

Total Purchases made in 2025 totalled $287,750 from the local auxiliary.

Purchases for the Bulkley Valley District Hospital:

Pediatric Colonoscope: OR $41,205

Thermometers x 6: ER $4,729

ECG 15-Lead Cardiac Arrythmia Simulator $1,708

Exam lights x4: Maternity $7,255

Cardiac monitors: OR Recovery/Daycare $77,943

Exam tables: Visiting Specialist Office $48,335

Sim Man Essential Patient Simulator $63,572

Purchases for the Bulkley Lodge:

Topaz 8 alternating airflow mattress $3,354

ROHO Cushion single Valve 18×20 $1,041

ROHO Cushion Single Valve 18×18 $950

ROHO Cushion Single Valve 16×18 $950

ROHO Pressure Relieving Sections with External Foam Mattress $4,857

Various types of seatbelts and pieces $4,425

Purchases made for the Smithers Community Health Services:

2 mobile exam room lights $910

Wound Vac $22,500

4 bariatric waiting room chairs $3,702

2 bedside tables $307

You Might Like