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$270K community fundraiser brings heart imaging to Revelstoke hospital

Queen Victoria Hospital in Revelstoke began offering echocardiogram tests on May 22, 2025, starting with a soft launch of eight patients.
The new service follows community concerns over long 80-minute drives to Shuswap Lake General Hospital for these important heart imaging tests.
A dedicated room and Philips Healthcare echocardiogram machine were installed, with testing led by Kim Mead, the hospital's medical imaging lead.
The equipment cost about $230,000 plus $20,000 for accessories, funded by a $270,000 community fundraiser led by Revelstoke District Health Foundation and major donors.
The service officially opens July 2, 2025, will serve 500 to 700 patients yearly on referral, and eases pressure on local ambulances and patients.

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