CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon – 25th Anniversary!

Celebrating 25 Years of Supporting Local Health Care

Get ready for the 25th Anniversary of the CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon!

On Saturday, October 17, 2026, local hospital foundations will once again come together for a special day of fundraising to support health care close to home.

This year, the Clinton Public Hospital Foundation is raising funds to replace the Medical Vacuum Pump System at Clinton Public Hospital, with a goal of $36,000.

The medical vacuum system may not be something patients ever see, but it is an essential, behind-the-scenes piece of equipment that supports care throughout Clinton Public Hospital.

The system provides reliable suction in areas including the Emergency Department, Operating Rooms and patient care areas. Suction is important for a wide range of care, including surgical procedures, endoscopy, emergency care, airway management, and the removal of blood, fluids and other secretions.

Whether it is helping a surgical team maintain a clear field during a procedure, assisting with airway management in an emergency, or supporting other procedures where suction is required, reliable medical vacuum is an important part of providing safe and effective patient care.

Our current system is aging, frequently needing repair and needs to be replaced. The Clinton Public Hospital Foundation is raising $36,000 to help fund a new, more reliable claw-style medical vacuum pump system.

It may operate quietly behind the scenes, but when healthcare providers need suction, they need to know it will be there and work reliably. Replacing this system is an important investment in the equipment and infrastructure that our healthcare teams rely on every day.

Your support will help us make this important upgrade possible and ensure Clinton Public Hospital has the infrastructure it needs to continue providing safe, quality care to our community.

Join Us on October 17!

More details about how you can support the Clinton Public Hospital Foundation during Radiothon will be coming soon.

Together, we can help keep care close to home.

Watch for more information coming soon about the 2026 CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon and how you can help us reach our $36,000 goal!