The First Open Heart Society Of British Columbia is a
Core Health Care Charity located in Victoria, BC.
Services Provided by The First Open Heart Society Of British Columbia
The Society's main purpose is support and encouragement of patients before and after heart surgery by Society volunteers who have personally undergone heart related surgery. Related activities include: (a) operation of the Victoria Heart House, a bed and breakfast establishment for accommodation of spouses and families of heart patients during their hospitalization; (b) financial support director toward: - purchase of specialized hospital equipment for cardiac patient care in area hospitals; - assistance with extended education costs and educational materials for hospital staff involved in cardiac patient care; and - emergency financial assistance to needy heart surgery patients and their families, particularly children.
