CHESTER – Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce a generous donation from the Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, supporting critical equipment upgrades that will enhance patient care across multiple departments.
Board Chairman Tom Search and Auxiliary President Mardell Granger
At the March Board Meeting, Auxiliary President Mardell Granger presented a donation check to Board Chairman Tom Search, highlighting the organization’s ongoing commitment to supporting the hospital through community-driven philanthropy. The contribution represents proceeds from the Auxiliary Gift Shop, Auxiliary Funds, and the annual Tree of Remembrance fundraiser.
The donated funds will support two major equipment purchases, a SciFit Pro2 Total Body Exerciser and four Staxi Patient Transport Wheelchairs.
The Exerciser will be purchased for the Cardiac Pulmonary Rehab Center. SciFit Pro2 is among the industry’s most versatile rehabilitation tools. Its dual-function design serves as both an upper-body exerciser and a lower-body recumbent bike, providing a comprehensive total-body solution for patients undergoing cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation.
The wheelchairs will be used throughout the facility. These durable, easytomaneuver wheelchairs will improve patient transport in the Hospital, Emergency Department, and Medical Office Building.
This year’s Tree of Remembrance fundraiser, an annual tradition inviting the community to honor loved ones during the holiday season, served as the primary source of funds for the donation. In total, the Auxiliary committed $13,845 toward these improvements, with $11,251 raised from the Remembrance campaign and additional funds supplemented through Auxiliary resources.
“We are deeply grateful for the Auxiliary’s dedication and the community’s continued generosity,” said Brett Bollmann, CEO. “These new equipment additions strengthen our mission to provide exceptional, compassionate care to every patient who walks through our doors.”
The Memorial Hospital Auxiliary continues to support the purchase of needed equipment each year through donations, memorials, Gift Shop sales, and community events. Their longstanding service remains a vital part of the hospital’s ability to offer highquality healthcare close to home.