NCHCF will use Consolation Housing donation to buy equipment

North Central Health Care Foundation received a generous monetary donation from Consolation Housing Inc., and the Foundation says the funds will be used to purchase equipment for local health-care services including Melfort Hospital. NCHCF declined to disclose the amount but called the gift extremely generous.

The North Central Health Care Foundation announced it has received a generous monetary donation from Consolation Housing Inc. The Foundation said the contribution will be used to purchase equipment that supports local health-care services. Consolation Housing formerly operated Consolation Manor in Melfort before the building was sold. NCHCF did not disclose the donation amount but described the gift as extremely generous. Key details: - The donation came from Consolation Housing Inc. and was received by the North Central Health Care Foundation (NCHCF). - NCHCF stated the funds will be used to purchase equipment, including items for Melfort Hospital. - The Foundation would not disclose the size of the donation and described it as extremely generous. - NCHCF said equipment needs are not always funded by the Saskatchewan Health Authority, making philanthropic support important. - The release said the donation will be directed toward priority regional health-care needs to support patient care and health-care professionals. Summary: The Foundation says the contribution will enhance patient care and help support health-care staff by funding equipment that otherwise might not be purchased. Undetermined at this time.