South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation

Name :

South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation

Address  :

550 Carmi Avenue

Town  :

Penticton

State  :

British Columbia

Country  :

CANADA

Post Code:

V2A 3G6

Phone  :

250 492 9027

Fax  :

250 492 9054

Web URL  :


Description

About Us
The South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation is dedicated to preserving the quality of health care delivery in the South Okanagan Similkameen Through donations from numerous organizations and individuals we raise the funds needed to purchase medical equipment for the Penticton Regional Hospital which serves the entire region
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