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05/28/2010 FOUNDATION FOR COMMUNITY CARE AWARDS $189,734.05 |
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The Foundation for Community Care, a non-profit, Richland County organization focused on ensuring the continuance and quality of local healthcare services in northeastern Montana, announced its 2010 Endowment Grants today.
In 1983, the Foundation for Community Care was organized to prepare for the future of healthcare in Richland County and surrounding areas. While rural hospitals across the nation were closing their doors, local residents felt fortunate to have excellent quality healthcare services and wanted to help keep it that way. An endowment fund was established, and each year, some of the earnings from the endowment fund are distributed for local healthcare needs.
“The Foundation for Community Care works to ensure the continuance and quality of local healthcare services. It is encouraging and rewarding to be able to give back to the community in such a big way,” Staci Miller, Foundation Executive Director. “Because of the generosity of our donors, this year we are excited to award more than $189,000 in grants to healthcare and medical projects in the area.” Miller added.
The 2010 Foundation Endowment Grants were awarded with the intent of enhancing the medical and healthcare services in the region. The funds will purchase new medical equipment, provide educational materials and support efforts to improve overall community wellness. Area projects funded this year include:
To Richland County D.A.R.E.
Classroom learning materials for 2010-111 School Year: More than 1,500 students in Richland County participate in this program receiving classroom instruction and items to remind them of their promise not to do drugs. $3,000
Sunrise Pregnancy Resource Center, Inc
Earn While You Learn DVD curriculum and supplies: For clients to gain valuable support and education about pregnancy and parenting in a relational setting.
$2,850
Lambert Fire District
Thermal imaging camera: To be used in fire fighting and search and rescue.
$9,970
Town of Fairview
Portable pool lift/ramp: To be used by people with disabilities to enter and exit the swimming pool.
$6,000
Savage Sunrise Manor
Wireless Nursecall: To provide a quicker response to residents when assistance is needed.
$1,500
Sidney Country Club
Automated External Difibrillator (AED): To provide life saving treatment in case of a heart attack.
$1,500
Richland County Family Resource Center
DVD collection: To teach parents and families habits that promote healthy living environments for children.
$1,874.95
Healthworks of Sidney
Dumbells and 2 functional trainers: To improve balance, and increase weight loss and help prevent illness and injury through exercise.
$15,000
To: Sidney Health Center
Osometer, Laboratory: Equipment to provide laboratory results to patients with renal conditions. $8,700
Portable X-ray machine, Radiology: Equipment to be used for colonoscopy, abdomen surgeries and bone surgeries.
$50,000
Bariatric electric bed and linens, Nursing Services: To accommodate bariatric patients when admitted to the hospital.
$17,183.10
Portable Suction Machine, Extended Care: Equipment to be used when power is unavailable or difficult to reach for people choking or needing suctioning.
$1,040
Game Ready, Rehab Services: An advanced injury treatment system providing compression thearapy for pain and swelling for multiple types of injuries. $2,120
Automated Medication Dispenser, Pharmacy: Provide automated medication dispensing cabinet. $32,100
Software upgrade, Radiology: Software upgrade for the Fuji Mammogram CR machine.
$14,500
Pulmonary Function equipment, Respiratory Care: Equipment for physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of lung disease.
$22,396
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