The Fort Saskatchewan Community Hospital received a generous donation from the Fort Saskatchewan Plains Midstream Canada (PMC) team on March 5.

A $5,000.00 cheque was donated to the hospital’s women’s health and obstetrics program.

Obstetrics is the branch of medicine and surgery concerned with childbirth and the care of women giving birth.

“The program continues to grow and deliveries have tripled in the last few years,” explained Laura Houghton, Fort Saskatchewan Community Hospital Foundation Administrator.

While the hospital has not identified where the donation will go specifically, the obstetrics program will identify their needs and allocate the money accordingly.

“The Hospital Foundation is very grateful for this donation and the continuing support from PMC,” added Houghton.

The local PMC team has made donations to the hospital in the past and plan to continue their partnerships within the community to support worthy causes.

“Plains is very proud to support the obstetrics program at the Fort Saskatchewan Community Hospital. We hope this donation will help enhance the care new babies and mothers receive at the hospital,” said Jason Arbour, Fort Saskatchewan PMC Area Supervisor.

The Fort Saskatchewan hospital will be receiving another generous donation to their obstetrics program on Thursday, March 12. The funds will go toward a specific piece of medical equipment.

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