Page 7 - GBGH Foundation Newsletter - Winter 2026

YOUR IMPACT Equipment saves lives.

EQUIPMENT HIGHLIGHTS YOU make it possible.

When a child arrives struggling to breathe or a parent clutches their chest in pain, every second matters. Our care
teams rely on the right tools — ready, reliable, and advanced — to act with confidence and compassion, without
hesitation. In those critical moments, the right equipment can mean the difference between fear and reassurance,
uncertainty and hope. Every piece of equipment our GBGH teams depend on is here because of incredible donors like
you. Thank you for helping ensure life-saving, excellent care is always within reach.

PORTABLE LIFT & CEILING LIFTS
The new portable and ceiling lifts at GBGH help staff move patients securely, reducing the
risk of falls and injuries while preserving comfort and dignity. They also support nurses and
care teams by preventing workplace injuries, allowing them to focus on what matters most:
being present with their patients.

RECUMBENT STEPPER
Recovery isn’t always about big milestones. Often, it’s about the small first steps in the
healing journey. The new recumbent stepper at GBGH provides patients with a safe,
supported way to rebuild strength, mobility, and confidence at their own pace. It also gives
care teams a valuable rehabilitation tool to guide recovery while reducing strain and risk
of injury. Because of donor support, care at GBGH continues beyond critical moments and
into healing, independence, and renewal.

9 NEW STRETCHERS
Thanks to the success of Giving Tuesday and the generosity of the Boudouris Family and
an anonymous donor who helped triple the impact of gifts, nine new stretchers were
purchased for GBGH! These stretchers improve comfort and safety for patients while
supporting staff with better mobility and ergonomics — helping care teams respond faster
and move patients with greater dignity every day.

“IT’S ONE THING TO PROVIDE EXCELLENT MEDICAL CARE, IT’S ANOTHER TO
TRULY CARE FOR PEOPLE. DURING MY TIME AT GBGH, MY HEALTH CARE TEAM
DID BOTH WITH PROFESSIONALISM, PATIENCE, AND COMPASSION, EVEN IN THE
MOST DIFFICULT MOMENTS. THEY DO INCREDIBLE WORK EVERY DAY, AND THEY
DESERVE TO KNOW HOW MUCH IT MATTERS.”

RICK M. GRATEFUL PATIENT

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