Bridgewater, Nova Scotia – The Health Services Foundation of the South Shore announced a momentous contribution from Irving Oil and the Arthur L. Irving Family Foundation towards a groundbreaking expansion project at the South Shore Regional Hospital. The generous donation of $1 million will be allocated to the Brighter Days Capital Campaign, which aims to revitalize various departments within the hospital.
The redevelopment initiative encompasses significant upgrades to the emergency, day surgery, and endoscopy departments of the South Shore Regional Hospital. Additionally, the campaign will enable the inclusion of essential services such as dialysis, a SPECT-CT scan, and the South Shore’s inaugural MRI scanner. These enhancements will improve emergency care, patient experiences, and accessibility, resulting in an enhanced environment for patients, families, staff, and service users.
David Himmelman, Co-Chair of the Brighter Days Capital Campaign, expressed his gratitude for the collaboration that made this generous gift possible. Himmelman had the opportunity to meet Arthur Irving, his wife Sandra, and their daughter Sarah during the campaign’s development. Himmelman acknowledged the Irving family’s extensive contributions to healthcare throughout the Maritimes, expressing appreciation for their commitment to the regional hospital’s redevelopment. He further highlighted the deep connection fostered between the South Shore community and the Irving family, noting the significant impact of Irving Oil in the region.
The Brighter Days Capital Campaign represents a unique opportunity to ensure that residents of Nova Scotia’s South Shore have access to the finest healthcare facilities available. The ambitious project, spanning 48,705 square feet, is expected to be completed in stages between 2025 and 2026.
Arthur Irving expressed admiration for the dedicated and compassionate team at the South Shore Regional Hospital, emphasizing their unwavering commitment to providing exceptional care. He expressed pride in supporting the efforts led by David Himmelman and his team in the Brighter Days Capital Campaign, which seeks to provide access to outstanding healthcare services. The hospital project aligns with Irving Oil’s social impact goals, emphasizing the promotion of healthy communities and the guarantee of access to vital health services.
Ian Whitcomb, President of Irving Oil, echoed the sentiment of support for community-based healthcare services. On behalf of Irving Oil and its employees, Whitcomb expressed delight in contributing to partnerships that strive to deliver quality healthcare. The expansion and redevelopment of the South Shore Regional Hospital will undoubtedly serve as a crucial pillar of support for the community for generations to come.
