Chinook Hospital hosts 16th ‘Care-from-the-Heart’ radiothon

Today marked the 16th Annual Chinook Regional Hospital Foundations ‘Care from the Heart’ radiothon. During the campaign, local radio stations broadcast live from the hospital, engaging the community and highlighting the positive impact donations have on local healthcare.

Oliver Twizell, Director of Development with the Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation, says the organization expects to raise a significant amount this year in support of critical equipment and patient care initiatives.

The campaign raised 473,000 dollars in 2025.

Heidi Echavarria

Heidi was born in Bogota, Colombia and lived there until she was 18, then she moved to Caracas, Venezuela where she finished her bachelor's degree in journalism. Since 2010 she covered political issues related to the government of former president Hugo Chávez and his political opponents, management, death and transition to a new government. Likewise, Heidi did research, wrote chronicles, reports and news in the social, community, and cultural areas. In 2019, Heidi, along with her husband and three children, moved to Aurora, Ontario where she worked at Teen Challenge Canada. In September 2023, she moved to Lethbridge, Alberta. Heidi also has a diploma in Addictions and Community Health. In 2024, she joined at Bridge City News team as a Video Journalist to produce a wide range of stories including those which are faith based glorifying Jesus Christ.

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