Mosaic Makes Major Five Year Commitment To Local Healthcare

Tuesday was a big day for healthcare equipment funding as the Mosaic Company - the corporation that runs the potash mine near Belle Plaine - announced a major five year commitment to the Moose Jaw Health Foundation.

Mosaic announced a $750,000 donation over five years to the Moose Jaw Health Foundation. The funds will be used to bring state-of-the-art diagnostic and surgical equipment to Moose Jaw. The $750,000 is part of long term commitment to local health care by Mosaic which to date has donated $1.6 million to healthcare in Moose Jaw.

"Our long-standing partnership with the Moose Jaw Health Foundation continues today with new funding to enhance local surgical and diagnostic imaging capabilities," Sarah Fedorchuk, Vice President Government and Public Affairs – North America with The Mosaic Company said in a statement. "We are proud to support the Health Foundation's important work to deliver the best possible care to its patients, including hundreds of our Mosaic employees and their families that call Moose Jaw home.”

"Thanks to their investment, we can bring the best surgical and diagnostic imaging equipment in Canada to the people of Moose Jaw and surrounding areas, while also attracting and retaining top medical talent,” Kelly McElree, Executive Director at Moose Jaw Health Foundation also said in a statement.

Funds from Mosaic will go towards the purchase of equipment which includes the BK-series of ultrasound displays and transducers that will now offer live imaging and identification of masses and tumors often hidden from direct view, putting some of the most modern intra-operative image guidance tools available when doing urology surgery.

"The equipment provides a modern approach to healthcare. It allows doctors, like me, to ensure we can access superior treatment options close to home, dramatically increasing quality of care. When using the new equipment, patients can expect a more comfortable experience, shorter recovery time, reduced risks and better treatment outcomes," urologist Dr. Chun Huang said.

The Mosaic Company is one of the world's leading producers and marketers of concentrated phosphate and potash crop nutrients. Mosaic is a single source provider of phosphate and potash fertilizers and feed ingredients for the global agriculture industry.