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

A close up photo of the 3D transvaginal Probe.

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.

Up close image of the Interferential Current Unit on a white background

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.

Vein Viewer
Close up image of the Obstetrics and Gynecology stretcher on a white background

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

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.