Palmerston North Hospital Foundation has confirmed $75,000 in funding for the next three years. With it’s future now secure, the Foundation is calling for more people to join this crucial volunteer team. 

The Palmerston North Hospital Foundation is celebrating, with its campaign to fund a publicly-owned surgical robot successful in only six months. 

Half-a-million people in the central North Island are closer to accessing high-tech robotic surgery, as fundraising for a publicly-owned surgical robot at Palmerston North Regional Hospital reaches the $2 million milestone.

Fundraising for a world-class surgical robot is well on its way, with the campaign already bolstered by a generous $500,000 private donation. 

Chair of the Palmerston North Hospital Foundation, Brendan Duffy, says their donor was proud to support the project but wanted to keep their name out of the limelight.

The Foundation has announced its latest project, fundraising for a world-class surgical robot that will transform surgery and cancer care for the central North Island.

Operated by skilled surgeons, this cutting-edge technology makes surgery safer, recovery faster, and lets people get back to their lives sooner.

Young creativity is on display this season, as patients from Palmerston North Hospital’s Children’s Ward have teamed up with Manawatū Rugby players to create a special set of limited-edition rugby jerseys.