Photo courtesy of the VJH Foundation

By Liam Verster

Successful Spring Fundraiser

Over $93K raised for neonatal equipment at Vernon Jubilee Hospital

Jun 12, 2025 | 6:00 AM

The Vernon Jubilee Hospital (VJH) Foundation’s fundraiser to support neonatal care has been hailed as a success.

The charitable organization said $93,500 was raised through the six-week Spring Campaign to purchase essential neonatal equipment to be used for caring for babies born at VJH.

“We asked donors to help us give every baby born at our hospital the best possible start in life,” Kate McBrearty, executive director of VJH Foundation, said.

“And they answered. Because of their generosity new parents and families can rest a little easier knowing that they have access to high-quality healthcare right here at home.”

The foundation said VJH is the third busiest hospital in the Interior, with roughly 900 babies born in the hospital each year, adding having the new labour and delivery equipment will mean newborns will get the best possible care.

Highway alerts

Two orange rainfall warnings issued as heavy rain threatens southern B.C. highways

3h ago

Missing Snowmobilers

Three sledders, two whom were missing for days, rescued from Hunters Range area

4h ago

Council grants

Vernon to distribute over $50k in Council Discretionary Grants, $20K to the food bank

Dec 14, 2025

“We’re truly thankful for our community’s commitment to our work. Together, we’re playing a crucial role in supporting excellence in healthcare for families throughout the North Okanagan,” McBrearty said.