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The Monroe County Health
Care Foundation was incorporated in December of 1987 with a mission to
encourage, accept and steward all public and private gifts, grants and
contributions in support of the Monroe County Hospital. The object of this
Foundation is to promote and strive for improvement and betterment of
health-related facilities and services. The Foundation provides a source of
funding for capital projects and community events that maintain and improve the
health, wellness, and quality of life of the citizens of Monroe County and
surrounding areas.
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The vision of
the Foundation is to provide the necessary resources to meet the ever-changing
health care needs of all county residents. Give the hospital and community the
needed foundation from which it can shape a viable future to provide quality
care which meets or exceeds the patients expectations. |
The MCHC Foundation
has been very active for the past three years, conducting a capital campaign
for the new additions to the hospital. This integrated a new Cancer Treatment
Area, New Emergency Room, and Remodeled Patient Rooms. Other Foundation
projects have included Diabetes Education Program, creation of Mammography Room
at MCH, Cardiac Rehab Equipment (NuStep Machine, VR Bike, Treadmill), and
Cardiac Monitoring System (Telemetry System with Monitor & Software).
Keeping a rural county hospital progressive and viable has never been
an easy task. Growth at Monroe County Hospital has been supported by the
generosity of area residents. They know the value of the high quality care at
our rural county hospital and the benefit of having access to experts. The
Monroe County Health Care Foundation is working to keep the spirit of giving
alive.
Incorporated in December of 1987, the Foundation has taken gifts
ranging from $1 to over $180,000 and is "Investing in the Health of Our
Community" at the hospital through these donor dollars. Donors have designated
gifts from patient care items, staff areas and landscaping projects. Families
have memorialized loved ones and remembered those who have affected their life
in one way or another. Memorial and Estate gifts have financed major remodeling
projects. Each dollar is helping the MCHC Foundation 'Investing in the Health
of Our Community" at the hospital.
The MCHC Foundation is governed by a
9-member Board of Directors who carry our the activities of the corporation.
The most popular forms of gifts include cash, securities, personal property,
and real estate. The MCHC Foundation also offers the opportunity for donors to
restrict or endow their gifts.
Monroe County Health Care Foundation and
Monroe County Hospital are in the process of constructing a donor recognition
wall. This is a tribute of those individuals who share in the vision and
mission of the Foundation. These individuals' generosity demonstrates a
commitment to the tradition of compassionate care and the vision of tomorrow.
Anyone interested in more information about becoming a partner with the
Foundation should contact the Foundation office at 641-932-1688 or
cyenger@mchalbia.com.
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