Over a single weekened in June 2024, we installed FOUR Smilezones at Banff Mineral Springs Hospital! The Smilezones will be in the Pediatrics Clinic – Resuscitation Room, Procedure Room, Long Term Care Family Room and Pediatric Ambulance. The Smilezones will include: Fresh Paint, Colorful Murals, iPads, Wall Sensory, Rolling Toy Storage w/ Hinged Lid and Air Hockey Table.
Thank you to our generous donor, Heersink Family Foundation for making this project possible!
“I want to extend my deepest gratitude to the Heersink family for their incredibly generous donation towards enhancing our pediatric spaces at Banff Mineral Springs Hospital,” said Margie Smith, Site Administrator for Banff Mineral Springs Hospital. “Your wonderful support through the Smilezone Foundation has created a brighter and more comforting atmosphere for our young patients.”
“We are thrilled to bring the magic of Smilezones to Banff Mineral Springs Hospital, transforming critical care areas into vibrant, welcoming spaces for children and their families,” said Scott Bachly, Smilezone Foundation Chair. “Our goal is to create environments where young patients feel comforted and inspired, even during challenging times. Thanks to the generosity of the Heersink family, these new Smilezone spaces will have a lasting impact on the well-being of the children who receive care here.”
ABOUT BANFF MINERAL SPRINGS HOSPITAL:
The Banff Mineral Springs Hospital is an acute care facility as well as a continuing care centre. Founded by the Sisters of St. Martha of Antigonish in 1930, our current facility was built in 1987. We provide a wide range of health services to the local community, Albertans and visitors from around the world. Banff Mineral Springs Hospital is the only Covenant Health facility with its own Emergency Medical Services (EMS) team
