New equipment will help hospital staff provide more ultrasounds and increase patient centered care for the community. The Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation hosted a public grand opening of the new ultrasound room at the Mission Memorial Hospital last week. The new equipment donated by the Mission Health Care Auxiliary Society will help hospital staff […]

Lorraine joined Mission Health Care Auxiliary in 1961, she has been in the Auxiliary for 55 years. At that time, prospective members were introduced by current members, and Lorraine was introduced by Eleanor Lobb, who herself is still a working member today. Lorraine even had to get baby sitters so that she could attend meetings. […]

I was born and raised in and around Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. Worked in a medical clinic as a clerk until my first son was born. We moved to Kelowna in 1971. In the early years in Kelowna, we skied all Winter and camped all Summer with our 2 sons. When our sons went off to […]

On April 7th 2016, the Mission Health Care Auxiliary was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award by The District of Mission, in recognition of over 90 years of service to the community.

Eleanor is not only the Auxiliary’s longest serving member, but she is a fine example of a fully engaged volunteer. Since joining the Mission Hospital Auxiliary in 1961, she’s been active in most of its areas, including President, Thrift Shop Convenor, and as Auditor for 40 years. Provincially, she’s served as BCAHA Secretary, Treasurer, and […]

Bev joined us as a volunteer in 2006, so she will be celebrating ten years of service in 2016. She currently works at the Visitor Reception, where she was the Convenor for four years. Bev also volunteers at St. Andrews, where she is in charge of the Health & Wellness Committee. She worked at Pleasantview […]

I started with the Auxiliary in July 2014, and I’ve been working at the Mission Hospital in the Loan Cupboard for almost 2 years. I also help out at Reception. The Loan Cupboard lends out equipment to assist people needing extra support after surgery and/or illness. The Reception Desk helps people locate various departments within […]

Alyce was born and raised in Vancouver, moved at the age of 6 to Burnaby. She worked as a Accounts receivable customer service assistant manager. As Burnaby grew, Alyce started looking for a quiet community to move to. At a friend’s suggestion, Alyce visited Mission. It didn’t take much convincing after that. She settled here […]

As this is a new year and a new undertaking on our website, I thought I would profile myself as an encouragement to others, and to get a feel for what the “Member of the Month” page might look like. I am open to all suggestions and ideas to make this a positive look at […]

It is with sadness that we heard of the passing of Lilian Dudfield on December 19th, three weeks after her ninety-fifth birthday. She was a great lady, one who was a mover and shaker, a person who has made a big difference in her community and one who will be missed by many people. Lilian […]