Endoscopy Suite equipment upgrades

CURRENT PROJECT: 
Endoscopy Suite upgrades

Goal: $101,000

Fundraising timeline: 
October 2025 to October 2026

What's included?

Critical equipment upgrades 
for Cascade Medical's Endoscopy Suite:

  • A new upper endoscopy scope
  • 2 new colonoscopes
  • Ultra high-definition monitor and 
    video system to improve accuracy & precision

The advanced technology enables 
the medical team to continue providing 
state-of-the-art colorectal cancer screening
 and diagnostic procedures right here in Leavenworth.

Local matters!

The single greatest barrier 
to life-saving screning is distance.

  • 68% of rural patients admit they 
    would not get a colonoscopy if it wasn't 
    near their home
  • For every 10 minutes of additional 
    driving time, compliance with follow-up 
    colonoscopy drops by 14%

We are all patients

  • The people who will benefit from his equipment 
    are your neighbors, friends and family
  • Colorectal cancer is now #1 for Americans 
    under 50, affecting people 
    in the prime of their lives
  • 60% of colorectal cancer deaths 
    ould be prevented with screening

Exceptional care

Cascade Medical doesn't just provide 
local care, they provide high-quality, 
personalized care that makes patients 
feel safe and respected.

  • 99% (76 out of 77) patients stated they 
    would return to Cascade Medical for 
    a future endoscopy procedure
  • Cascade Medical's one-nurse, start-to-finish 
    model provides continuity and personal 
    attention that defines quality

Early detection saves lives

$101,000 campaign funds endoscopy upgrades at Cascade Medical

Cascade Medical has provided essential endoscopic services — colonoscopies and upper endoscopies — for more than 20 years.

“Endoscopy and colonoscopy play a key role in detecting and preventing gastrointestinal diseases, including cancer,” said Cascade Medical’s Senior Director of Nursing Natasha Piestrup. “In rural areas, offering these services locally is especially important, as patients often face long travel distances to larger hospitals. Having access close to home helps reduce delays in diagnosis and treatment, improving overall health outcomes.”

The Endoscopy Suite currently serves six patients one day per week, with appointments booked three months out. A second service day will be added next year, doubling capacity.

To keep pace with advancing technology, Cascade Medical Foundation has launched a $101,000 fundraising campaign to upgrade equipment.

“Early detection saves lives, and these upgrades will ensure continued delivery of the highest quality care to our community,” CMF Chairman Rich Adamson said.

The project includes

  • A new endoscope for upper endoscopies (esophagus, stomach and duodenum)
  • 2 new colonoscopes (different sizes)
  • An ultra-high-definition monitor and video system for enhanced accuracy.

“These improvements will enhance accuracy and patient safety,” Piestrup said. “State-of-the-art technology ensures our community receives the same high-quality care found at larger hospitals — right here at home.”

Thank you if you are able to contribute to this project!