Incubators for the neo natal unit and a new laser used to treat prostate cancer, are among equipment purchases enabled by fundraising from the Nanaimo and District Hospital Foundation.

The foundation announced this week it had exceeded its 1.5 million dollar goal for a recent fundraiser by over $600,000.

CEO Barney Ellis-Perry spoke with Midcoast Morning about how funding for new hospital equipment purchases works, and urologist Dr. Will Carlson shared information on one of the new pieces of equipment.