Dartmouth General Hospital Foundation

Dartmouth General Hospital Foundation Driving Patient-Centred Innovation at Dartmouth General Hospital. Dartmouth General Hospital Foundation.

Providing funding to enhance patient care at the Dartmouth General Hospital in Dartmouth Nova Scotia.

Our “Thank a Frontline Healthcare Worker” ticket option for the 41st Annual Lobster Dinner & Auction, Presented by The O...
05/31/2026

Our “Thank a Frontline Healthcare Worker” ticket option for the 41st Annual Lobster Dinner & Auction, Presented by The Ocean Conrad Group, can be a feel-good way to join in on the event, even if you can’t attend!

When you purchase this ticket type, you can help create a memorable night for someone who spends their days caring for others, and support the innovation and exceptional care happening every day at Dartmouth General!

That’s philanthropy in motion!

Get your tickets here: https://www.showpass.com/dgh-foundation-41st-annual-lobster-dinner-auction/

"I think transformation is a good word to describe what's happened at the Dartmouth General."Dartmouth General Hospital ...
05/30/2026

"I think transformation is a good word to describe what's happened at the Dartmouth General."

Dartmouth General Hospital radiologist and Foundation board member Dr. Carla Pittman spoke as part of a recent panel discussion with DGH physicians that happened during our Donor Wall unveiling event.

"I’ve been here for 26 years, and it has really transformed in those 26 years. The GI Genius, the Deanne Reeve Pelvic Health Suite, the MRI, the orthopedic robot, they haven’t improved care… they’ve transformed care. From my perspective as a radiologist, everything I do every day is because of the Foundation and donations. So, we have ultrasound machines, a CAT scan machine, an MRI, a bone mineral density machine, and x-ray machines, all working and allowing us to do our job. All of those machines were partially or fully funded through donations, so we could not do our jobs without your support."

A big thanks to our good friend Sandy Buchan for welcoming the Dartmouth General Hospital Foundation to drop by his Coff...
05/29/2026

A big thanks to our good friend Sandy Buchan for welcoming the Dartmouth General Hospital Foundation to drop by his Coffee Club Show on 105.9 Seaside FM!

The countdown is officially on for the 41st Annual Lobster Dinner & Auction for DGH, Presented by The Ocean Conrad Group. Join us Saturday, June 6th, at beautiful Fisherman’s Cove, just across the road from Seaside FM! It will be a night of amazing food, great company, and community spirit all in support of Dartmouth General Hospital.

We’re so grateful to 105.9 Seaside FM for always turning up the volume in supporting local community events!

Get tickets to the main event here: https://www.showpass.com/dgh-foundation-41st-annual-lobster-dinner-auction/

Congratulations to the incredible high school students who participated in the PLANS (Promoting Leadership in Health for...
05/29/2026

Congratulations to the incredible high school students who participated in the PLANS (Promoting Leadership in Health for African Nova Scotians) Co-op Program this year!

Through this collaboration between the Dartmouth General Hospital Foundation and Dalhousie University, the students explored a wide range of careers in health and science, including ultrasound, dentistry, and even veterinary care through a visit to the SPCA.

Students also participated in a site visit to Dartmouth General, where they were inspired by learning from Sondra Medley, RN, and Dr. Chad Williams, a gastroenterologist at DGH.

Along the way, students built professional and leadership skills, connected with mentors, and made meaningful contributions through their placements.

We are so proud of everything Cohort 12 has accomplished and cannot wait to see what comes next for them. Thank you to all of our community partners, mentors, and supporters who helped make this experience possible!

Every donation tells a family:You won’t face this alone.Because of supporters like you, cuddle beds are becoming a reali...
05/29/2026

Every donation tells a family:

You won’t face this alone.

Because of supporters like you, cuddle beds are becoming a reality for patients and loved ones at Dartmouth General Hospital.

Thank you for helping create more comfort, more connection, and more meaningful moments. So families like Steve & Sherry's can create lasting memories of comfort in their loved ones final days.

If you haven’t joined in yet, there’s still time. All donations will be matched, doubling your impact!

Donate today.
https://www.dghfoundation.ca/cuddlebeds/

05/28/2026

Brian and Crystal Key had personal reasons for believing that a new Emergency Department waiting room at Dartmouth General Hospital deserved a new fish tank. They own Maritime Fins on Cole Harbour Road in Dartmouth, an aquarium and pet supply store which has been open for about a year.

“I have extensive health issues and so I have spent a lot of time in that Emergency Department,” says Crystal. “Brian would be there with me, and he’d be tinkering and fixing the old tank. He also spent a lot of time watching it to pass the time. Just having it there, it’s calming and relaxing.”

“Aquariums are known for peace and serenity,” adds Brian. “So that’s why we wanted to bring it back, just to offer that again to all the other people coming in.”

This is all a generous donation from Maritime Fins to the Dartmouth General Hospital, and to the many patients who will be coming through the doors to that waiting room.

“Now I know when I go in there it’s going to be less stressful and will feel like home to me, and hopefully to others there,” says Crystal. “And I will know that’s something we created.”

Read more about Maritime Fins and their generous donation on the DGH Foundation website here: www.dghfoundation.ca/maritime-fins/

Christa and Jamie Bragg are sitting in the boardroom of Dartmouth-based Braemed Limited, a medical equipment supply comp...
05/27/2026

Christa and Jamie Bragg are sitting in the boardroom of Dartmouth-based Braemed Limited, a medical equipment supply company founded by their late father Frank Bragg, who died in December of 2024.

The family wanted to give back in his memory, and for the care Frank received at Dartmouth General Hospital. Their personal and professional lives came together when they approached the DGH Foundation with a generous donation of three “cuddle beds” for the Hospital’s palliative care unit.

“We sell the cuddle beds, so I’d known a lot of really nice stories from families,” says Jamie. “I find I almost tear up when I’m presenting the bed to a new customer. Our experience made it that much more impactful and made it more personal for me.”

“It makes me so emotional because I know that’s what Dad would want,” says Christa. “It’s really special that we’re taking his legacy and helping other families experiencing such a difficult time.”

Read more about the Bragg family and their generous donation of cuddle beds by visiting dghfoundation.ca/bragg-family/

A huge THANK YOU to our friends at Nine Locks Brewing Co. for hosting a fantastic Pre-Lobster Party in support of our up...
05/27/2026

A huge THANK YOU to our friends at Nine Locks Brewing Co. for hosting a fantastic Pre-Lobster Party in support of our upcoming 41st Annual Lobster Dinner & Auction, Presented by The Ocean Conrad Group, fundraiser! It was wonderful to have so many great friends stop by for the fun.

We’re incredibly grateful for your hospitality and community spirit as we count down to this longstanding tradition of giving back. A very special thank you as well to owner Danny O’Hearn for his generous $5,000 donation toward new surgical equipment at DGH.

There’s still time to get your tickets for the Lobster Dinner & Auction at Fisherman’s Cove on June 6 — https://www.showpass.com/dgh-foundation-41st-annual-lobster-dinner-auction/

Our online auction for the 41st Annual Lobster Dinner & Auction, Presented by The Ocean Conrad Group, is now LIVE!Rememb...
05/26/2026

Our online auction for the 41st Annual Lobster Dinner & Auction, Presented by The Ocean Conrad Group, is now LIVE!

Remember to check in on the auction daily, because we are adding new items every day.

The auction will remain open until June 10th, so make sure to get those bids in, and Double It for Dartmouth General Hospital!

Link Here: https://events.viewbid.ca/Event/Details/221169520/Dartmouth-General-Hospital-Foundation-Lobster-Fundraising-Auction

And, if you haven't gotten your tickets yet to the main event, you can get them here: https://www.showpass.com/dgh-foundation-41st-annual-lobster-dinner-auction/

"Most people can do anything they put their mind to. It might take time, preparation, support, and accommodation. But if...
05/26/2026

"Most people can do anything they put their mind to. It might take time, preparation, support, and accommodation. But if you want to do it, you can do it."

For National Physiotherapy Month, we sat down with Physiotherapist & Clinical Lead, Krystyna Thomas, for some insight on what physiotherapy and recovery for patients looks like at DGH.

Read the article here:
https://www.dghfoundation.ca/celebrating-national-physiotherapy-month/

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Dartmouth, NS
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