A Richmond-based health product business has raised and donated $34,000 to benefit the Richmond Hospital.
Nature's Essence Health Products Inc. donated the funds for a new ultrasound system at the hospital, which will help patients needing intravenous (IV) procedures through advanced visualization, enhanced precision and increased patient comfort, reads Vancouver Coastal Health in a press release.
"In particular, the new system will greatly assist medical staff with long-term IV access to cancer treatment, infections, and nutrition," said the health authority.
Raymond Lin, owner and general manager of Nature's Essence, said giving back to the community is something "we should do."
“Our Richmond community has helped us grow over the years, and we are pleased to be there for them and their growing families," said Lin.
"Meanwhile, Richmond as a community is also expanding, so we want to give back, support local health care services, and help build a healthier future.”
The family business also donated $100,000 for Richmond Hospital's future acute care tower in 2021.
“We are very fortunate to have Nature’s Essence’s generous support,” said Spencer Gall, campaign director of Richmond Hospital Foundation.
“Nature’s Essence is a community enterprise that understands the importance of health and enhancing patient care to build a healthier community. Their donation will help strengthen the Richmond health care team’s ability to provide excellent care for our growing community.”
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