The EKG has already been received, and the phlebotomy – or blood draw – chair has been ordered and should be arriving soon, according to hospital staff.
The chair is equipped with a hydraulic lift mechanism to allow for the height of the chair to be adjusted, as well as extra-wide and padded arm rests, which will allow for increased patient comfort while giving blood.
Lab Technologist II and Department Head of Laboratory Services Ron Schulz said both pieces of equipment will be beneficial to lab servies.
“(The EKG) is capable of transmitting the patient’s information to internists and cardiologists anywhere,” he said, adding this too will allow for increased quality of patient care.
Harold Kind, chairman of the Crowsnest Pass Health Foundation, said the hospital is very grateful for the donation, and eagerly awaits the arrival of the phlebotomy chair.
“We get a lot of donors who wish to make their donations anonymously,” said Kind. “It is just phenomenal how generous people are around here.”