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Veterans Memorial Health Care Foundation Endowment for Education, Recruitment & Retention

At a Glance

2014 - Scholarships provided for 2 CNA Students
2016 - Purchased Giant White Board for Nursing

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About Us

Veterans Memorial Hospital (VMH) was built in 1950 in Waukon, IA. Veterans Memorial Health Care Foundation (VMHCF) was formed in 1982 and Veterans Memorial Health Care Foundation Endowment for Education, Recruitment and Retention (VMHCFEERR) was established in 2012. The above entities support continued QUALITY, PERSONALIZED HEALTHCARE in the surrounding area. Veterans Memorial Hospital ENHANCES the lives of those we serve by providing an EXCEPTIONAL healthcare experience with COMPASSION. We strive to be a PREMIER health facility and a LEADER in fostering a HEALTHY community through INNOVATION, EXCELLENCE, STEWARDSHIP and COMMITMENT to the PEOPLE WE SERVE throughout their lifetime. These entities support local Wellness Centers and other local initiatives for better health in the area communities.

Mission

The mission of the Veterans Memorial Health Care Endowment for Education, Recruitment and Retention is to locate resources to support education of our professional staff, recruit new staff and retain current staff. This includes providers, paramedics/EMTs, ancillary services, nursing staff & support staff. This is in order to provide quality, personalized healthcare in a rural hospital setting to enrich the lives of the people we serve. In addition, VMHCFEERR has provided scholarships in healthcare toward education for local citizens to attend area Community Colleges. In addition, educational opportunities/speakers will be attained for local area ambulance crews and other healthcare related areas to continue to stay up-to-date with services offered and continue to provide quality healthcare for the surrounding area.

Basic Information

Website:

http://www.veteransmemori…

Email:

foundation@vmhospital.com

Phone:

563-568-3411

Address:

40 1st St. S.E.

Waukon, IA 52172

Director:

Kevin Hanson, Foundation Chairman

Year Founded:

1982

Number of Staff:

170

Success Story

Veterans Memorial Health Care Foundation Endowment for Education, Recruitment and Retention has provided scholarships, educational opportunities and funds to enhance our provider staff, paramedics, nursing staff, ancillary staff and support staff in a thriving small rural hospital setting. These funds make it possible to stabilize heart and trauma patients, for patients to secure tests, surgeries , wound and injury care close to home. In addition, Veterans Memorial Hospital provides Community and Home Care Services locally so citizens can remain longer in their homes. Donations are very important to provide quality staff and the above services in a rural setting for continued stabilization of patients to transfer to larger hospitals, to heal illness and injury and provide the opportunity to receive this close to their doorstep. We thank you for your consideration of a donation!

Fund Details

Fund Name:

Veterans Memorial Healthcare Foundation Endowment for Education, Recruitment & Retention

Type of Fund:

Endowed, Agency

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Staff Contact:

M.J. Smith

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