FRASER Valley Health Care Foundation on Wednesday announced the funding and installation of practice stairs for the Surgical Day Care (SDC) unit at Abbotsford Regional Hospital.

This initiative aims to improve patient outcomes and confidence following elective hip and knee replacement surgeries. The practice stairs are a significant addition to the SDC unit, supporting the total joint same-day discharge project.

Manj Sandhu, Physiotherapy Clinical Supervisor, Abbotsford Regional Hospital, expressed gratitude for the Foundation’s support, saying: “These stairs will be used by post-operative elective hip and knee replacement surgery patients on the Surgical Day Care unit. This will allow us an invaluable chance to teach and practice ascending and descending stairs safely with gait aids, giving patients and their families the confidence for a safe and supportive discharge.”

Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation says it is committed to supporting innovative projects that enhance patient care and improve the quality of life for individuals in the Fraser Valley. If you would like to get involved with its work in helping the community, contact Dr. Lakhbir Jassal via email: [email protected] or visit fvhcf.ca.

The Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation raises funds for vital equipment and programs funded or endorsed by the Fraser Health Authority. They serve the communities of Abbotsford, Mission, Chilliwack, Hope, Agassiz and Harrison Hot Springs.

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