Priority
Equipment Needs for 2026
Every dollar helps bring quality care closer to home across Blind River, Thessalon, and Richards Landing
BLIND RIVER
Tractor & Attachments
$65,000
Maintenance
Required in order to complete own snow removal at Blind River Site in 2026/27.
Cambro Meal Delivery Cart
$5,600
Food Services
End of useful life, made of plastic; infection control concerns as it is starting to peel.
Freezer Replacement
$35,000
Food Services
Meat freezer aged and at end of useful life. Proactive replacement due to multiple freezer failures.
Urine Analyzer
$9,500
The Laboratory Department needs a new Urine Analyzer. This small but mighty machine tests and analyzes urine samples for all the departments, keeping services local.
Reagent Fridge
$11,000
Laboratory
Existing medical-grade lab fridge to be replaced. Current Sanyo fridge is over 20 years old.
Rational Combi-Oven
$25,000
Food Services
One of two kitchen units is at end of useful life. Continuous repairs required; proactive replacement recommended.
Vitros XT7600 Chemistry Analyzer
$180,000
Laboratory
Current analyzer is 11 years old. Average lifespan is 7–8 years. This is the main workhorse analyzer in the lab.
Robot Coupe Food Processor
$6,800
Food Services
Used for all minced and pureed foods. Replacement due to wear and tear of daily use.
SciFIT PRO2 Total Body Exerciser
$9,000
Physiotherapy
Allows more patients to utilize the machine than current Physio models.
Phlebotomy Cart
$5,900
The Laboratory Department needs a fully stocked mobile blood draw cart to improve efficiency in lab services.
Flex Lift
$7,000
Acute Care Unit
Existing bed was disposed of due to advanced age.
Bariatric Bed
$28,000
Long-Term Care needs a Flex Lift that aids mobility and transfers for Long-Term Care residents.
Diagnostic Imaging
Replacement of a 2012 unit. Last remaining ECG machine across the sites requiring replacement.
ECG Machine
$23,000
The Meals on Wheels Program provides nutritious meals to seniors and vulnerable residents throughout our communities, helping individuals remain in their homes longer while reducing social isolation.
For 2026–2027, we are seeking to raise $15,000 to offset rising food, packaging, transportation, and program delivery costs.
Meals on Wheels Program Support
Funding Goal: $15,000
Help Us Reach $425,800
From April 2026 - March 2027, the NSHN Foundation must raise $425,800 to fund the next Capital Plan and sustain Meals on Wheels services across the North Shore
BLIND RIVER (PAST)
Vitals Machine
$8,300 (each)
The Blind River site, Acute Care Unit needs an upgraded vital machine. All three sites need new Root Massimo vitals machines to standardize patient monitoring and ensure consistent care.
Cargo Van
$65,000
Supports logistics and inter-site transportation.
Bariatric Bed
$7,000
Long-Term Care is in need of a specialized bed to provide safe and dignified care for larger Long-Term Care residents.
Urine Analyzer
$9,500
The Laboratory Department needs a new Urine Analyzer. This small but mighty machine tests and analyzes urine samples for all the departments, keeping services local.
Sling Lift
$12,000
The Acute Care Unit at the Blind River site needs this lift to ensure safe and dignified patient transfers.
Ventilator System
$22,000
The Blind River site needs a Ventilator System in the Emergency Department. This special machine provides breathing support in critical situations.
Hospital Truck
$70,000
Essential for transporting medical supplies and equipment across our sites.
Glidescope Go.
$6,300
The Blind River site needs this portable airway visualization tool to ensure safe and accurate intubations.
Cold Vending Machine
$15,000
The Blind River site Food Services Department would like to upgrade food access for patients and visitors.
Phlebotomy Cart
$5,900
The Laboratory Department needs a fully stocked mobile blood draw cart to improve efficiency in lab services.
Flex Lift
$8,100
Long-Term Care needs a Flex Lift that aids mobility and transfers for Long-Term Care residents.
THESSALON
Vitals Machine
$8,300
The Thessalon site needs an upgraded vital machine. All three sites need new Root Massimo vitals machines to standardize patient monitoring and ensure consistent care.
Defibrillator
$25,000
Emergency cardiac life support.
ECG Machine
$19,000
The Thessalon site Emergency Department is in need of a new ECG machine. This mini machine records electrical activity of the heart.
Ultrasound Machine
$142,000
Essential imaging for diagnostics.
ECG Monitoring System Upgrade
$55,000
The Thessalon site Emergency Department is in need of enhanced monitoring capabilities; this system upgrade would allow them to deliver faster, more accurate patient assessments, improve response times in critical situations, and ensure a higher standard of safety and care for the community.
RICHARDS LANDING-MATTHEWS
Vitals Machine
$8,300
The Richards Landing-Matthews site is in need of a new vitals machine in the Emergency Department. This machine by Root Masimo is designed to provide continuous, noninvasive monitoring of key vital signs, allowing staff to quickly detect changes in patient condition and support timely interventions. This machine is needed at all three sites, in an effort to standardize equipment and ensure consistent, high-quality care.
ECG Central Monitoring System
$91,000
The Richards Landing Matthews site Emergency Department is in need of a robust monitoring system upgrade which would allow staff to deliver faster, more accurate patient assessments, improve response times in critical situations, and ensure a higher standard of safety and care for the community.
Why Your Support Matters
Every item on this list directly impacts patient care in our communities. From life-saving emergency equipment to tools that make daily care safer and more dignified, your gift ensures that the North Shore Health Network can continue providing high-quality care close to home.
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Equipment Purchased (2024-2025)
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Cardiograph Machine ($12,000)
The Richards Landing-Matthews site needs a new cardiograph machine in the Emergency Department. This is a quick test to check the heartbeat. Test results can help diagnose heart attacks and irregular heartbeats.
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Alenti Tub Lift ($12,500)
Long-Term Care is in need of a lift for the residents. This lift is designed to enable a single caregiver to manage the full bathing cycle while maintaining ergonomically sound working postures throughout the task.
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Stryker Cast Saw ($3,700)
The Thessalon site is in need of a cast saw in the Emergency Department. This special saw is lightweight and easy to use.