W.C. Heiam Medical Foundation - in support of the Cook Hospital




		- In support of the Cook Hospital -

News: Hospital to purchase new lift system

Earlier this year, the Cook Hospital requested money from the Heiam Foundation for a “bi-level positive airway pressure” breathing apparatus for treatment and care of individuals with respiratory and pulmonary conditions. After more evaluation and training, it was determined by the doctors and staff that this equipment was too specialized to have an application at the Cook Hospital.

After further consideration, the Cook Hospital sought permission from the Foundation to use the money to purchase a bariatric lift system to be installed in one of the hospital rooms. These are permanent lift systems mounted in ceilings over hospital beds. New regulations require that these systems be able to lift a maximum of 500 pounds, up from the previous requirement of 350 pounds. The hospital hopes to get a matching grant to enable them to purchase two of these lift systems.

The Heiam board members agreed with the need for the lift and approved the hospital’s request.

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Even though the Cook Hospital is a thriving example of what is possible when a community bands together, the facility still struggles to make ends meet. A district-owned and legislatively formed body, the hospital can levy taxes for capital improvements, but has no means to fund the continual investments that must be made in high-tech equipment and outreach programs.

The role of the W.C. Heiam Medical Foundation is to help the Cook Hospital fulfill its vision to continue increasing the quality and scope of services available. Currently, the foundation's financial worth is approximately $1.1 million, which is invested conservatively by a professional financial advisor. In order to make a greater and truly sustaining annual contribution, the foundation must increase its base to $2 million. On such equity, sizable interest dollars could be generated each year, allowing the foundation to increase in contributions.

Discover how you can help support the W.C. Heiam Medical Foundation

Or, please contact:

Nan Lundblad, Database Manager

W.C. Heiam Medical Foundation
P.O. Box 1195
Cook, MN 55723

(218) 666-2316
info@heiamfoundation.org

W.C. Heiam Medical Foundation Giving History

$5,000 toward an EKG system.

$150 in support of free chemical dependency counseling.

$15,000 to purchase a pacemaker/defib machine and four stryker stretchers for the emergency room.

$150 in support of free chemical dependency counseling.

$10,000 for installation of the CT Scanner.

$10,000 toward the purchase of a new mammography unit.

$9,250 for Laboratory and Rehabilitation equipment.

$10,000 from the Potlatch Corp. for a Coagulation Analyzer in response to a request made by the W.C. Heiam Medical Foundation.

$5,000 for a new X-ray film processor.

$10,625 for an ultrasound vascular probe.

$8,000 for a Stryker stretcher and other hospital needs.

$10,000 toward the purchase of a new EKG system.

$10,000 for three new hospital beds.

$10,000 for 12 Welch Allyn 767 diagnostic systems.

$24,855.50 toward the construction of the new Cook Hospital.

$10,725.40 for a bariatric lift system in one of the hospital rooms.

$10,000 given to Scenic Rivers Health Services to help recruit a fourth physician to join its staff.

Total amount donated:
$158,755.90