The County of Grande Prairie has donated the funds to purchase nearly 300 televisions for patient rooms, common areas, and the cancer treatment chairs in the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital.
The donation was part of a larger gift made to the hospital, and Grande Prairie County Reeve Bob Marshall says everyone will benefit from televisions at the hospital.
“Everyone in our region will be using Grande Prairie Regional Hospital for whatever their medical needs are,” he says. “From a mental health perspective, it’s a benefit for every patient and family member staying here.”
The Grande Prairie Regional Hospital Foundation says patient comfort is a necessary part of medical treatment, and the move marks an “important step” in providing high-quality healthcare for the region.
During the initial rollout, TVs were mounted in most patient rooms throughout the hospital, providing patients with access to 49 cable channels. The Cancer Clinic saw a similar rollout, with specialized TVs installed beside every treatment chair.
Since the installation of the televisions, the GPRHF says feedback has been positive, with Director of Patient Care at the Hospital Greg Schmidt describing the reception as “fantastic.”
“In the days after the TVs were installed, almost every TV was on all the time, that’s fantastic,” he says. “It’s great to see donations being used and valued by patients.”
Additionally, the county says they have felt the gratitude as well, with numerous residents reaching out to thank Reeve Marshall and County Council for allocating funds to the project and improving the overall experience at the GPRH.
