Western Regional Hospital Foundation

01/28/2026

We would like to recognize another hero in healthcare who was presented with a Guardian Angel award recently! The Guardian Angel program celebrates those who have made a significant difference in the lives of their patients, often going above and beyond the call of duty.

Dr. Caitlin Hutchings has been recognized for her phenomenal work recently and was presented with a Guardian Angel Award from the WRH Foundation!

Dr. Hutchings' nominator shared their experience and gratitude with us as follows: "Dr. Hutchings, thank you for truly listening to our concerns while triaging and assessing my father. Symptoms that initially appeared to be moderate hypertension, combined with a recent surgery could have easily been minimized, but you took it very seriously. Your prompt, thorough assessment and swift diagnosis went above and beyond, and it made all the difference. We are endlessly grateful for your compassion, intelligence, professionalism, and sound clinical judgment. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for the care you provided and for treating my father with such respect and humanity. Thank you for being our Guardian Angel!"

Pictured (L-R) are Suzanne Carey, WRH Foundation Executive Director; Dr. Dennis Rashleigh, Emergency Department Physician; Dr. Caitlin Hutchings, Guardian Angel Award recipient and Emergency Department Physician; and Maxine McGrath, Manager of the Emergency Department.

Congratulations on your Guardian Angel award, Dr. Hutchings, and thank you for the wonderful care, kindness, and compassion you always provide your patients.

01/26/2026

We would like to recognize another hero in healthcare who was presented with a Guardian Angel award recently! The Guardian Angel program celebrates those who have made a significant difference in the lives of their patients, often going above and beyond the call of duty.

Dr. Dennis Rashleigh has been recognized for his phenomenal work recently and was presented with his SECOND Guardian Angel Award from the WRH Foundation!

Dr. Rashleigh's nominator shared their experience and gratitude with us as follows: "Dr. Rashleigh, during my recent visit to the Emergency Department your bedside manner was nothing short of amazing. You took the time to sit with me and fully explain results, procedures and continued to reassure me. This was a very difficult visit for me, but you made a difference in my stay. You are meant for this profession, and I hope that even on your hard days you keep wearing your heart in your sleeve. Thank you for being my Guardian Angel!"

Pictured (L-R) are Maxine McGrath, Manager of the Emergency Department; Dr. Hanbouly, Emergency Department Physician; Dr. Dennis Rashleigh, Guardian Angel Award recipient and Emergency Department Physician; Suzanne Carey, WRH Foundation Executive Director; and Cassie Wiseman RN, Emergency Department.

Congratulations on your second Guardian Angel award, Dr. Rashleigh, and thank you for the wonderful care, kindness, and compassion you always provide your patients.

01/15/2026

We would like to recognize another hero in healthcare who was presented with a Guardian Angel award recently! The Guardian Angel program celebrates those who have made a significant difference in the lives of their patients, often going above and beyond the call of duty. Dr. Al Gherbali has been recognized for his phenomenal work recently and was presented with his THIRD Guardian Angel Award from the WRH Foundation!

Dr. Al-Gherbali's nominator shared their experience and gratitude with us as follows: "As soon as you came into my room, I knew I was going to get the best possible care. You showed kindness and compassion. You had confidence that I was going to be well again, and I am! You are an exceptional doctor who took the time to make sure I was better before going home. Thank you for being my Guardian Angel!"

Pictured (L-R) are Dr. Scott Mackenzie, Senior Medical Director - Western Zone; Dr. Al-Gherbali, Guardian Angel award recipient; and Dr. Mark Smallwood, Regional Chief of Family Practice.

Congratulations on your third Guardian Angel award, and thank you for the wonderful care, kindness, and compassion you always provide your patients.

01/12/2026

Update: The office will remian closed for the day!

We are closed this morning due to the weather. An update about the afternoon opening will come at 11 AM. Sorry for any inconvenience. Stay safe!

01/05/2026

Enter to win this great prize just by following The Giving Tree and sharing their post! May all your (coffee) dreams come true! The draw is tomorrow:)

Announcing our winner of the New Year's contest...

Congratulations to Belinda Downey-Parsons!!!

Send us a message or call us at 709-784-5353 to claim your prize!

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Follow our page The Giving Tree and share this post to win an amazing coffee package, compliments of Mighty Valley Coffee.

Gift package includes 2 x 340g bags of locally roasted whole bean coffee: Rebel Yell and Soul Rebel and a pour-over kit.

Drawing on January 6.

Don't forget to visit Mighty Valley Coffee at Grenfell, Marble Mountain and on West Street in early 2026!

12/23/2025

Thank you to all our donors, volunteers, healthcare workers and everyone who supported the Western Regional Hospital Foundation this year. We appreciate you and wish you a healthy holiday season and a Happy New Year!

12/23/2025

We would like to recognize another hero in healthcare who was presented with a Guardian Angel award recently! The Guardian Angel program celebrates those who have made a significant difference in the lives of their patients, often going above and beyond the call of duty. Vicki Caines has been recognized for her phenomenal work recently!

Vicki's nominator shared their experience and gratitude with us as follows: "Vicki, thank you for going above and beyond to take care of my mom during her stay on Palliative Care. You are a fantastic nurse and are very compassionate and caring. If there was anything you could do for my mom, you did it and I will be forever grateful. Thank you for being her Guardian Angel."

Pictured (L-R) are Carla McKenzie, Manager of Palliative Care; Vicki Caines, Guardian Angel award recipient; and Suzanne Carey, Executive Director of the WRH Foundation.

Congratulations on your Guardian Angel award, Vicki, and thank you for the wonderful care, kindness, and compassion you provide.

12/22/2025

We're happy to announce The Giving Tree's "Follow & Share" contest with the prize being some amazing locally roasted whole bean coffee and a pour-over kit from Mighty Valley Coffee for all the coffee lovers who will need a kick-start to get moving in 2026! ☕️☕️☕️

Announcing our winner of the New Year's contest...

Congratulations to Belinda Downey-Parsons!!!

Send us a message or call us at 709-784-5353 to claim your prize!

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Follow our page The Giving Tree and share this post to win an amazing coffee package, compliments of Mighty Valley Coffee.

Gift package includes 2 x 340g bags of locally roasted whole bean coffee: Rebel Yell and Soul Rebel and a pour-over kit.

Drawing on January 6.

Don't forget to visit Mighty Valley Coffee at Grenfell, Marble Mountain and on West Street in early 2026!

12/22/2025

We would like to recognize another hero in healthcare who was presented with her THIRD Guardian Angel award recently! The Guardian Angel program celebrates those who have made a significant difference in the lives of their patients, often going above and beyond the call of duty. Madge Offrey has been recognized for her phenomenal work once again recently!

Madge's nominator shared their experience and gratitude with us as follows: "Madge, thank you for going above and beyond to take care of my mom during her stay on Palliative Care. You are a wonderful nurse and are very kind and caring. If there was anything you could do for my mom, you did it. I will be forever grateful. Thank you for being her Guardian Angel."

Pictured (L-R) are Suzanne Carey, Executive Director of the WRH Foundation; Carla McKenzie, Manager of Palliative Care; and Madge Offrey, Guardian Angel award recipient.

Congratulations on your third Guardian Angel award, Madge, and thank you for the wonderful care, kindness, and compassion you provide.

12/19/2025

We would like to recognize another hero in healthcare who was presented with a Guardian Angel award recently! The Guardian Angel program celebrates those who have made a significant difference in the lives of their patients, often going above and beyond the call of duty. Sandra Pitcher has been recognized for her phenomenal work recently.

Sandra's nominator shared their experience and gratitude with us as follows: "Sandra, you were truly my angel. If not for your quick assessment skills, that day may have gone very differently for me. You knew right away that I was having a severe allergic reaction, and you got me out to the recovery room and to the care of the amazing nurses there. Your compassionate heart was very apparent, even amidst such a traumatic event for me. You kept checking on me and I remember your voice, steady and strong, as I was coming in and out of consciousness. You were my voice when I had lost my own. I will be eternally grateful for you and the nursing team who cared for me. You went above and beyond, and I am blessed. I’m truly grateful you were working that day!"

Pictured (L-R) are Jennifer Aitken, Medical Imaging Manager for Western Zone; Sandra Pitcher, Guardian Angel award recipient; and Suzanne Carey, Executive Director of the WRH Foundation.

Congratulations on your Guardian Angel award, Sandra, and thank you for the wonderful care, kindness, and compassion you provide.

12/18/2025

We would like to recognize another hero in healthcare who was presented with a Guardian Angel award recently! The Guardian Angel program celebrates those who have made a significant difference in the lives of their patients, often going above and beyond the call of duty. Kerry Gillard has been recognized for her phenomenal work recently.

Kerry's nominator shared their experience and gratitude with us as follows: "Kerry, you went above and beyond to ensure my loved one received the care they needed. You were instrumental in initiating essential tube feedings, and you ensured we had all the necessary equipment and supplies while the outpatient dietitian was away. Your attentiveness and proactive approach made a huge difference for us. We’re grateful for your expertise and willingness to help. You are incredibly kind and you always go the extra mile; you even made yourself available after hours for questions and support as we needed it. Your help was invaluable. You truly are our Guardian Angel!"

Pictured (L-R) are Suzanne Carey, Executive Director of the WRH Foundation; Kerry Gillard, Regional Clinical Dietitian III; and Elizabeth D**e, Manager of Hospital and Clinical Services.

Congratulations on your Guardian Angel award, Kerry, and thank you for the wonderful care, kindness, and compassion you provide.

12/16/2025

UPDATE: We are reopening at noon!

Sorry we are closed this morning due to the overnight and ongoing weather. An update about the afternoon opening will come at 11 AM. Sorry for any inconvenience. Stay safe! ❄️