Northside/Harbourview Hospital Foundation

Improving Care For People in our Communities

Mary Ann’s Story

Three years ago, 12-year-old Mary Ann Hall was diagnosed with diabetes. Today, diabetes doesn’t stop her from playing hockey, basketball, golf, running and yoga. Inspired by the work of Trish and Alice at the Northside General Diabetic Clinic, she wants to be a paediatrician or a dietitian to help people when she grows up. Read more →

Earl’s Story

Earl Boutilier was diagnosed with CMT-Charcot Marie Tooth Disease 51 years ago and is also diabetic. Also known as Charcot–Marie–Tooth neuropathy, CMT is a genetically inherited disorder of the peripheral nervous system characterized by progressive loss of muscle tissue and touch sensation across various parts of the body. Currently incurable, this disease is one of the most common inherited neurological disorders. Read more →

Chip’s Story

Wallace (“Chip”) Reid was a graduate of the Yarmouth School of Nursing. Chip’s home for 17 years was the 3rd Floor Taigh Solas, at the Northside General Hospital, where all the nurses and patients were his second family. Born in North Sydney, he was an only child but has two aunts that visited him regularly, Georgina and Shirley. Read more →

Foundation News & Events

Rafflebox 50/50 Fundraiser
The Hospital Foundations in Cape Breton are thrilled to announce beginning of our weekly online 50/50 jackpot, supporting all Hospital Foundations in Cape Breton!! Every day, Hospital Foundations in Cape Breton raise funds to support our nine hospitals. Each one of the Foundations are important to their local hospital, by purchasing medical equipment to enhance services already being provided or to expand a service to meet the needs of the community. The Foundations exists to support and to connect the hospitals to the community. As a common goal, all Foundations strive to improve healthcare and enrich the lives of patients...
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Support for the Services We Count On

Gordon’s Story

I am an eighty-eight year old man with a number of health issues. I enjoy the Seniors Daycare Program because it gives me a reason to get up and get dressed. I wait for the taxi to take me to the Harbourview Hospital where I meet friends and when I arrive I am offered breakfast. I also like the exercise programs that loosen up my muscles. I learn exercises that can use at home. By going to the seniors program my caregiver David, and my wife too, have some time to shop, to go to meetings or just relax. Read more →