Our Current Needs

There is a constant need for new and updated medical equipment to diagnose and care for patients. Medical equipment is very specialized, and the technology changes rapidly. Much of the equipment needs to be replaced about every seven years. Across the six hospitals, Brightshores Health System requires approximately $6-10 million annually to keep its facilities and equipment up to date. Through the generosity of our communities, the Foundations pay for equipment and upgrades at their local hospital, and also contribute to larger, regional services used by residents across Grey Bruce. Each foundation realizes the importance of supporting our regional hospital in order to keep specialized care, advanced diagnostics, cancer care, etc. close to home.

The 2024/2025 Capital List of highest priority equipment needs of Brightshores Health System has been presented to the Five Foundations of Brightshores Health System and the hospital auxiliaries with a request for funding. As is the trend, the list of needs is extensive and expensive, and includes priorities specific to each of the six Brightshores Health System Hospitals, as well as, Corporate and Regional needs. Bruce Peninsula Hospitals Foundation, Brightshores Health System- Lion’s Head Hospital Auxiliary and Brightshores Health System – Wiarton Hospital Auxiliary workes in partnership to provide assistance in the funding.

Below we have listed some of the priorities:

Brightshores Health System – Wiarton Hospital

• Dishwasher Replacement – $20,000
• Blanket Warmer Replacement – $5,000
• Outdoor Space for WI in-patient unit – $40,000
• Heart Monitors – $360,000
• Glidescope – $32,962
• Medication Fridge Replacement – $10,000

Total – $457,962

Brightshores Health System- Lion’s Head Hospital

• Blanket Warmer Replacement – $5,000
• Barrier Free Shower – $100,000
• Glidescope – $35,000
• Infant Warmer – $45,000
• PoCT Space Renovations – $66,759.15

Total – $261,759.15

Our communities have a strong  philanthropic spirit, and the donations we raise together keep our facilities as state-of-the-art as possible while providing our healthcare professionals with the equipment they need to provide excellent healthcare close to home.

The cost of new medical equipment is the responsibility of our hospitals and their communities. We strive to provide our physicians, nurses and technologists with the best equipment to diagnose and treat patients. Medical equipment and technology is constantly changing and improving.