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About Us

Enhancing Health Care in the Kitimat Area

The Kitimat General Hospital Foundation strengthens health care at Kitimat General Hospital and across the Northwest, because we believe everyone in our region deserves exceptional care, no matter where they live.

Kitimat General Hospital entrance

What Guides Us

Our Vision and Mission

Vision

To be a trusted leader in philanthropy, fostering excellence in healthcare by uniting our community, supporting advanced medical services, and attracting skilled professionals. We strive to ensure access to state-of-the-art equipment and maintain high-quality healthcare close to home.

Mission

To enhance community healthcare by securing grants, partnering with donors, and raising funds for essential medical equipment. We work to bridge funding gaps, ensuring our facilities are equipped to deliver exceptional care closer to home.

  • Registered charity
  • Governed by a volunteer board of Kitimat residents
  • Every dollar raised stays local

Our Story

Built by Kitimat, for Kitimat.

The Foundation was started by members of our community. Since then, we have worked alongside Northern Health, the provincial government and local businesses to close the gaps that public funding leaves behind.

Kitimat sits between the Coast Mountains and the Douglas Channel, and reaching specialist care often means a long trip. Our goal is to bring more services home, so families can spend less time on the road and more time together.

Over three decades we have helped fund diagnostic imaging equipment, palliative care spaces, surgical upgrades and training programs that help attract and keep health care professionals in our community.

Our Staff & Board

The People Behind the Work.

Staff

Position Vacant

Executive Director

Board of Directors

Laurel D'Andrea

Laurel D'Andrea

President

Julie Wakita

Julie Wakita

Vice President

Maryann Ouellet

Treasurer

Raj Nahal

Secretary

Edward David

Director

Robert Goffinet

Robert Goffinet

Director

Fern Fontes

Fern Fontes

Director

Be Part of the Story.

Give a gift or give your time. Both make a difference at Kitimat General Hospital.