Your donations make an impact on our community.
Each year in the May the Foundation receives a list of priority medical equipment that is required by the Cobequid Community Health Centre. This list is reviewed by the Board of Directors of the Foundation and then provided to Management and Staff of the Foundation. They develop a plan to bring the funds needed to purchase these items into the Foundation through fundraisers, individual community and corporate gifts.
As the funds are raised, the Foundation provides Cobequid Centre management the approval to purchase the piece of equipment. Each dollar you donate stays right here in our community to help fund the healthcare needs of you and your neighbours.
Through the generous support of our donors, the Cobequid Health Centre Foundation funds, in full, a significant amount of the medical equipment required each year in order to provide quality care.
Please find below the list of current needs for fiscal year 2024 – 2025. This page will be updated by the foundation as prices continually change.
Current Needs
3D Transvaginal Probe
Cost $9,671.00
Diagnostic Imaging (X-ray) Department
The 3D Transvaginal Ultrasound Probe will serve many beneficial purposes to the Cobequid X-Ray department. This probe allows health care workers to steer the sound beam from left to right without moving the probe, making patients more comfortable during the exam and could prevent the patient form needing and MRI/CT or X-ray to make a diagnosis. The 3D probe helps our health care professionals identify and Differentiate between many congenital uterine anomalies and UTI’s.
Gi Genius – Two Units
Cost $87,240.00 Each
Endoscopy
The GI Genius™ intelligent endoscopy module offers a solution — powered by artificial intelligence — to address the challenges of detecting colorectal cancer, early. By harnessing deep learning algorithms and real-time data, we can empower physicians to detect and treat colorectal polyps through enhanced visualization. This innovative equipment will transform cancer screening at Cobequid.
Interferential Current Unit
Cost $3,291.00
Rehabilitation Services (Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy)
An Interferential Current unit is a therapeutic ultrasound that is used to treat musculoskeletal injuries and conditions (I.e. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis and Bursitis). Our healthcare providers use this ultrasound treatment to help promote tissue healing, reducing pain and inflammation by enhancing circulation to injured areas. This unit consists of two pairs on electrodes placed on the patient’s skin over the affected area. By adjusting the placement of the electrodes, therapists can control the depth and distribution of the electrical stimulation within the tissues.
Urodynamic System
Cost $88,200.00
Urology Department
The Aquarius CT is a cart-based clinic system with advanced urodynamic capabilities, enabling healthcare professionals to conduct urodynamics testing that replicates real-life patient leak scenarios. It is catheter-compatible, making it a versatile, multi-use system. The Aquarius CT eliminates the need for manual entry, ensuring that tests are accurately logged automatically.
Obstetrics and Gynecology Stretcher
Cost $10,924.00
Emergency Department
Having this type of stretcher in the Cobequid emergency department is critical. Having this multi-functional stretcher makes doing pelvic exams and general use easier. Having access to adjustable footrests and a comfort support surface will make the patient more comfortable and the healthcare professional more efficient.
Additional needs
There are the additional items required. If you would like further information on any of the items listed on this page, please call or email the Foundation at (902) 869-6111 or stacey.chapman@nshealth.ca. Thank you for your consideration.
- Desk Chairs
- Blood Pressure Monitors
- Ten Units
- Task Stool with Arms
- Thermometer
- Dispensettes
- General Imaging Unit
- Digital Patient Scale
- Task Chair
- Leg Holder
- Bariatric Wheelchair
- Waistband Worn Voice Amplifier & voice personal Amplifiers
- Three Way Headband Microphone & Communication Boards
- Limb Holder (Velcro)
- Patient Transfer Board
Desk Chairs
Number required: 7
Department: Laboratory Services/Blood Collection
Cost: $4,888
Blood Pressure Monitor
Number required: 4
Department: Diabetes Management
Cost: $5,708
Ten Units
Number Required: 6
Department: Rehab Services
Cost: $4,783
Task Stool with Arms
Required: 5 sets
Department: Laboratory Services/Blood Collection
Cost: $3,780
1 Thermometer
Department: Emergency Department
Cost: $236
2 Dispensettes
Department: Laboratory Services/Blood Collection
Cost: $2,650
General Imaging Unit
Department: Diagnostic Imaging
Cost: $499,534
Digital Patient Scale
Department: Diagnostic Imaging
Cost: $1,043.
Task Chair
Quantity Required: 3
Department: Diagnostic Imaging
Cost: $1,398.
Leg Holder
Department: Diagnostic Imaging
Cost: $967.
Bariatric Wheelchair
Department: Diagnostic Imaging
Cost: $954.
Waistband Worn Voice Amplifier & Voice Personal Amplifiers
Department: Speech & Hearing Services
Waistband Worn Voice Amplifier- Cost: $472.
voice personal Amplifiers- Cost: $413.
Three Way Headband Microphone & Communication Boards
Department: Speech & Hearing services
Cost: $460
Limb Holder (Velcro)
Number required: 2 Sets
Department: Emergency Department
Cost: $1490
Patient Transfer Board
Number required: 3
Department: Diagnostic Imaging
Cost: $630
Impact of donations
To see some of the items the Foundation, through your generous donations and your participation in our events, have been able to fund visit our Impact of donations page. In the hands of our skilled healthcare professionals, this equipment provides quality care for you and your neighbours.