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Do you ever wonder whether your gifts make a difference in the lives of patients at Robinson Memorial Hospital? The simple answer is yes! The Robinson Memorial Hospital Foundation provides financial support for thousands of individuals each year receiving care for many different health concerns. The needs are continuing to increase based on the economic difficulties experienced by many people in our community.
We all want to make a difference ... to change the world, our world.
When you give to the Robinson Memorial Hospital Foundation, your
donation directly impacts hundreds of people.
Robinson Visiting Nurse and Hospice
While most care is generally reimbursed through Medicare, Medicaid or private insurance, a great deal of care is provided above and beyond reimbursement. In addition there are a growing number of patients not covered by any insurance. The Foundation provides more than $150,000 annually to help cover the highest quality, compassionate care to individuals and their families. Contributions help pay for specialized medical equipment, medications, therapies and bereavement services that are not covered but are provided by our home care and hospice team.
Mammograms
Thousands of women in the county go without potentially life-saving mammograms, many due to cost concerns. Nearly 2,000 women have received mammograms due to the generosity of donors to the Maxine Lyman Mammography Fund.
Diabetes Care and Education
More than 1,000 individuals have experienced a happier and healthier life due to the Robinson Memorial Hospital Diabetes Care and Education Center, which provides patients with information regarding control of high and low blood sugars, diabetes medication and home monitoring. Other lifestyle goals and frequent evaluations of progress are provided by highly trained diabetes health educators. The Maxine Lyman Diabetes Scholarship Fund has been made available to patients with a demonstrated inability to pay.
Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation
The Robinson Memorial Hospital Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Program has assisted thousands of people annually with cardiac (heart) and pulmonary (lung) rehabilitation. Many insurance companies do not cover the ongoing exercise and education maintenance programs for patients. The Robinson Memorial Hospital Foundation helps these patients in need.
Nursing Education
A variety of funds have been established to assist nurses and other health care professionals expand their expertise and education. The Foundation annually provides nearly $50,000 for scholarships to support our employees' provision of excellent care to patients.
Minorities in Healthcare
Robinson Memorial Hospital works to raise awareness and provide opportunities to the minority community interested in healthcare.
The Gertrude M. Petsche Healing Garden
Patients and their families, volunteers and employees of Robinson Memorial Hospital can experience respite and rest in the healing garden on the Robinson Memorial Hospital campus.
Art Reflections
At Robinson Memorial Hospital
The Rotating Art Gallery was established in October of 1999 in the main lobby of Robinson Memorial Hospital. Framed original artwork of local artists is previewed by a committee and displayed for a three-month period. Art is reviewed for appropriate content for a healthcare setting and quality of display. Artists may make their art available for sale, or simply for display. Interested customers are given a contact number for the artist, and deal directly with the artist. Robinson Memorial Hospital receives no commission on the sale.
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