Mount Beauty Hospital Op Shop Donations Enhance Award-Winning PACE Program with New Equipment
14 August 2024
Photo: Mount Beauty Hospital Op Shop representatives attend a PACE Program session at Lakeside Community Centre Left to Right: Grace Johnson, Acting PACE Co-ordinator, John Hunt - participant, Fiona McLennan - Kiewa Valley Sports and Spinal Physiotherapy, Rose Gambaro - Treasurer Mount Beauty Hospital Op Shop, Joy Keith – Volunteer at Mount Beauty Hospital Op Shop.
Alpine Health is proud to announce a $3,183 contribution from the Mount Beauty Hospital Op Shop to its PACE (Pulmonary and Cardiac Exercise Education) program, a flexible cardiopulmonary rehabilitation program that aims to improve the quality of life for people with heart or lung conditions. Thanks to the generous donations from the Mount Beauty Hospital Op Shop, the PACE program has acquired new equipment, including hand weights, pedal machines, heart rate monitors, and a portable ECG machine.
This donation underscores the Op Shop’s commitment to supporting Alpine Health’s initiatives and enhancing the well-being of local residents. The newly purchased equipment is expected to play a crucial role in helping participants achieve their goals, improve their heart and lung health, and receive tailored exercise guidance.
“We are incredibly grateful for the support from the Mount Beauty Hospital Op Shop,” said Paige Tuohey, Alpine Health Healthy Communities Manager and director of the PACE program. “Their generous donation will not only enhance the quality of our program but also enable us to provide an even better experience for our clients. This contribution is a testament to the strong sense of community and collaboration that makes our region so special.”
The Mount Beauty Hospital Op Shop, operated by a dedicated group of volunteers, has long been a pillar of support for local health and wellness initiatives. The funds raised through the Mount Beauty Hospital Op Shop’s sales have enabled numerous Alpine Health projects and enhancements over the years.
About Mount Beauty Hospital Op Shop
The Mount Beauty Hospital Op Shop is a community-driven initiative that raises funds to support Alpine Health initiatives. Operated by volunteers, the shop offers a range of second-hand goods and helps fund essential equipment and services for the Mount Beauty Hospital and associated programs.
Contact: [email protected] or 0458 132 581
About PACE Program
The PACE program is a flexible cardiopulmonary rehabilitation program that aims to improve the quality of life for people with heart or lung conditions. Comprising of experienced health professionals across five locations in Alpine and Indigo Shires, they offer flexible, closer to home care tailored to individual needs. Designed to be community-based and closer to home, the teams offer a rolling 8-week program and diverse service delivery methods, including telehealth and home-based care. The team has demonstrated significant impact by helping patients improve their quality of life and physical activity levels. Hospital admissions for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have more than halved in the Alpine Shire since commencement in 2018.
Contact: Paige Tuohey | Healthy Communities Manager 0428 773 938.
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