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Women Investing in Skiff Health (W.I.S.H.)

MeryOne Newton Medical Center realizes that our community is filled with women who want to help make a difference, but whose family and work obligations have their calendars full to bursting.

That’s why we offer Women Investing in Skiff Health (W.I.S.H.).

W.I.S.H., is a philanthropic group that shares a vision of a community effort to improve local health care.  Since its inception in 2006, the group has contributed more than $125,000 to support projects at MercyOne Newton Medical Center.  Some projects completed through WISH funding are:


 

2017

  • External fixator surgical equipment for podiatric surgery

2016

  • Recumbent elliptical for Cardiac Rehabilitation
  • Graston tool set for physical therapy

2015

  • Five crash carts for standardized use throughout the hospital

2014

  • Three exam stretchers for the Emergency Department

2013

  • Lock-down system for Obstetrics
  • Capnography monitor

2012

  • Non-invasive ventilator
  • Temporal artery thermometers 

2011

  • EKG unit
  • Eight glucometers with Meditech interface

2010

  • Glidescope video intubating system

2009

  • Call button system for duty stations, shower area and patient rooms
  • Software

2008

  • Anatomical model manikins for display use
  • TVs, monitors and brackets for OB rooms
  • Pillow speakers, wiring for each patient room, 12 patient TVs

2006/2007

  • Books for Skiff clinics and OB area
  • Models and displays for physicians nurses
  • Mammogram gowns
  • Speaker for the Women’s Health Conference

What does it take to be a member of W.I.S.H.? Surprisingly little. Just your financial assistance of $250, your ideas and – only four times annually – your time.

To recognize and reward you for generosity, you will be our guest at quarterly social gathering sessions where physicians and other health-care professionals will address current issues in medicine and community health. You will have a voice in directing the use of the funds W.I.S.H. raises. 

To join W.I.S.H., contact our Foundation and Mission Manager Chloe Barkema at 641-787-3179 or cbarkema@skiffmed.com.

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