The Sandra Schmirler Foundation has supported the purchase of a bladder scanner in Chilliwack with a $20,000 grant. (Image Credit: FVHCF / Supplied)
Sandra Schmirler Foundation
Chilliwack Hospital gets new bladder scanner for maternity unit after generous grant
May 23, 2026 | 11:55 AM
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CHILLIWACK — Moms and babies at the Chilliwack General Hospital may now be able to receive better post-birth care with help from a national charity.
The Sandra Schmirler Foundation has provided a $20,000 through the Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation (FVHCF) for the purchase of a bladder scanner at the hospital’s maternity unit.
“The addition of a bladder scanner […] has had a meaningful impact on the care we provide to our maternal community,” said Liz Harris, FVHCF executive director.
“This technology allows care teams to quickly and non-invasively assess bladder volume, which is especially important in the postpartum period when urinary retention can be common yet difficult to detect.”
