That's the advantage of a small community hospital, they truly care. You are not a number; you are a daughter's classmate, a son's teammate, a friend's child, a face at church. Rural hospitals are deeply invested in their community; they make sure that their patients receive high quality Health Care, not Health Treatment. Abe Boomer (former patient)
How Your Dollars Are Used
Your donation dollars are put to work quickly! Combined with the donation dollars of others, they are used to purchase medical equipment and make facility upgrades--things that make Power County Hospital District a more effective healthcare provider for you, your family, friends, and neighbors.
AND PHYSICAL THERAPY CLINIC!
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Since its inception in 2000, the Foundation has purchased or helped to purchase various items for the District. These include the following:
Acute Care
-Blood Warmer to heat the blood of hypothermic patients in order to restore normal body temperatures
-EKG machine to monitor heart rhythms
-Vascular Doppler to detect blood clots and to monitor fetal heart rates
-Call Light System
The Call Light System was paid for in part with a grant from the Laura Moore Cunningham Foundation and an anonymous donor.
-Hydraulic Lift to lift patients out of bed
-Chair Scale to weigh those who cannot stand
-Lift Recliner to help patients stand up while getting out of the chair
-CPR Training Equipment
-Waiting Room Chairs
-Office Chairs for the Nurses' Station
-TV/DVD Player to play mandatory in-service, professional re-certification, and training videos
-TV for ICU/Swing Bed Patients
-Steady Lift to build arm and leg strength while assisting patients as they walk
The lift was paid for in part with a grant from the UPRR Foundation and a donation from the Pink Ladies Auxiliary.
-Double-locking Security Narcotics Cabinet
-Double-paned, insulated, energy efficient windows
-Defibrillator to restore normal heart rhythms when patients are in cardiac arrest
The defibrillator was paid for in part with a grant from the Laura Moore Cunningham Foundation, Inc.
-Five mattresses for patient beds
Dietary Services
-Meat Slicer
-Stove
The stove was paid for with a donation from the Pink Ladies Auxiliary.
-Steam Table to keep food hot
The steam table was paid for in part with a grant from Idaho Power.
-Industrial Dishwasher
The dishwasher was paid for in part with a donation from the Pink Ladies Auxiliary and an anonymous donor.
-Large Refrigerator
The refrigerator was donated by Swire Coca-Cola.
Family Clinic
-Autoclave Instrument Sterilizer
The autoclave was paid for in part with a grant from the UPRR Foundation.
-Baby Scale
-Adjustable Height Exam Table accommodates those who are not able to climb onto traditional exam tables
-Waiting Room Furniture
-Baby Changing Table
The Pink Ladies Auxiliary spearheaded the purchase and asked the Foundation to contribute.
-Colon Cancer Test Kits
Colon cancer test kits are given to all patients 50 and over at their annual check ups to use in the privacy of their homes. Kits are returned to the Family Clinic for analysis. The Pink Ladies Auxiliary helped pay for the kits.
-Medical grade freezer to store serum for immunizations
Housekeeping
-Burnisher to polish floors
-Cleaning Supply Carts
-Industrial Floor Scrubbing System
-Industrial Vacuum
-Large Linen Cart
-Eight Large Floor Mats
Human Resources
-Personnel/Professional Certification Software to satisfy federal technology mandates
-Desk
-Locking File Cabinet to satisfy federal privacy requirements
Information Technology (IT)
-Storage Area Network (SAN)
The SAN increases the amount storage space for the large amount of data generated on a daily basis. It was funded in part with an ASPR grant and a low-interest loan from the USDA.
Laboratory & Radiology
-CT Scanner
The CT scanner was paid for in part with a grant and low interest loan from the USDA.
-ECG monitor for tracking heart rhythms
-Blood Gas Analyzer to check for heart attacks and strokes
The analyzer was paid for in part with a grant from the Laura Moore Cunningham Foundation, Inc.
-Blood Coagulation Monitor to measure blood thickness
The monitor was paid for in part with a grant from Idaho Power and a donation from the Pink Ladies Auxiliary.
-Blood Chemistry Analyzer to run general blood tests
The Blood Chemistry Analyzer was paid for in part with a grant and low interest loan from the USDA.
-Hematology Analyzer to run blood tests
The analyzer was paid for in part with a grant from the Laura Moore Foundation and a grant from an anonymous donor.
Maintenance Department
-Software to track equipment service history
-Tree removal
Physical Therapy Clinic
-Dynamometer to measure grip strength
-Vital Wrap System to treat muscle and tendon injuries
-Pulse Oximeter to monitor heart rates during physical therapy
-Dumbbell Set for Rehabilitation Gym
-Pedal Exerciser to strengthen leg and arm muscles
-Cuff Rehabilitation Weights to strengthen wrists
-Vinyl flooring (industrial grade)for Whirlpool Room and bathroom
The vinyl floors replace deeply gouged floors that were tripping hazards.
Power County Hospital Building
-Evergreen Spreading Junipers for the terrace in front of the building
The junipers were paid for with a grant from the Ifft Foundation in the Idaho Community Foundation.
Power County Long-term Care Facility
-Reliant Lift-scale to help residents get out of bed and to weigh those who cannot stand
-Music System for residents
-Pillows and Curtains for residents' rooms to make them more homelike
-Two Recliners for the resident lounge
-Wide-screen TV for the resident lounge
-CNA Uniforms
-Vital Signs Monitor
The monitor was paid for in part with a grant from the UPRR Foundation.
-Replaced deteriorated sidewalks & ramps with ADA compliant structures
The sidewalks and ramps were paid for in part with a grant from Northwest Farm Credit.
-Laminate flooring to create homelike environment
The Pink Ladies Auxiliary spearheaded the project and asked the Foundation to contribute.
-Double-paned, insulated, energy efficient windows
-Bariatric trapeze to assist residents as they turn in bed and get out of bed
-Paint and supplies to beautify residents' rooms and make them more homelike
-Two office chairs
Donation Options
The Foundation has several donation options including two that allow donors to honor loved ones and/or the medical professionals who take care of them. Honor donations make a positive difference in the lives of our patients by enhancing the medical care provided by our staff.
Grateful Patient Program
Patients of Power County Hospital District often ask how they can honor and thank the wonderful doctors, nurses, therapists, medical technicians, and staff who care for them and their loved ones when they seek medical attention. A gift to the Grateful Patient Program is a meaningful way to do that. Your support helps the District purchase the things that improve the quality of healthcare delivered: state-of-the art equipment, education materials for patients, and home-like amenities for nursing home residents.
When you make a Grateful Patient donation, the District honors those you wish to acknowledge with a letter of congratulations and an announcement in the monthly employee newsletter.
Living Memorial Gift
When a friend or family member passes away, those who remain behind sometimes request that contributions made in memory of their loved one be given to the donor's charity of choice. We ask you to consider making Power County Hospital District Foundation your charity of choice on these occasions. A Living Memorial Gift made to the Foundation is a testimonial to the meaningfulness of the life that has passed on. It is a truly caring way to honor those you love and hold dear while making a tangible investment in local healthcare.
Donation Letter Campaign
Each November the Foundation mails out donation letter requests to the residents of Power County. The 2012 campaign netted over $2,000.00. That money was used to purchase some of the equipment listed above.
The PCHD Endowment
Think of the PCHD Endowment as a community healthcare savings account that earns interest on donation dollars. The interest is used to fund facility upgrades and major equipment purchases. Since original donation dollars are never spent, the endowment is always earning interest, ensuring that the Foundation has a steady stream of revenue available to assist Power County Hospital District in meeting its infrastructure and equipment needs. The equipment wish list includes a hematology analyzer, a mammogram machine, and an endoscope. (NOTE: The Endowment is in the planning stages. Donations will be accepted at a later date.)
Your donation, whether great or small, is a permanent legacy to the community.
For questions or to make a donation, please call Susan Barger, Foundation Executive Director, at 226-3200. Donations can be mailed to the Foundation office at
510 Roosevelt
American Falls, ID 83211