Ellensburg, WA, December 12, 2024
Kittitas Valley Healthcare (KVH) would like to thank The Foundation at KVH for its significant 2024 financial contributions to Kittitas Valley Healthcare departments, providing critical funding to enhance patient care and support essential services. With a total distribution of $510,938, these donations underscore the Foundation’s unwavering commitment to improving healthcare in our community.
This year’s contributions have enabled the acquisition of vital medical equipment, educational materials, and patient care resources. Highlights of the donations include:
- Emergency Department: $3,113 for Stop the Bleed kits to enhance emergency preparedness.
- Nutrition Department: $990 for diabetic nutritional education supplies to support patient education.
- Family Birthing Place: $1,031 for team leadership materials to strengthen care for expectant families.
- Cancer Support Group: $890 for community cancer support group materials, fostering connection and resilience.
- OB/ED/OR: $40,350 for four Glidescopes to improve patient care during procedures.
- Leadership Team: $5,750 for Valor Training and conference attendance, promoting professional growth.
- Home Health & Hospice: $18,686 for hospice patient materials and supplies to ensure compassionate end-of-life care.
- Internal & Adult Medicine: $21,000 for a bladder scanner and supplies to enhance diagnostic capabilities.
- KVH Imaging: $12,335 to fund mammograms for uninsured patients, advancing early detection of breast cancer.
- TETWP (Tough Enough to Wear Pink): $702 for breast cancer awareness educational materials.
- Medical/Surgical Nursing: $1,090 for training programs to elevate nursing expertise.
Additionally, The Foundation at KVH spearheaded a substantial $405,000 in 2024 funding for specialized medical equipment and advanced technology, including:
- Family Medicine – Ellensburg: $10,300 for a bladder scanner.
- Speech Therapy: $36,000 for a fiberoptic endoscope camera, enabling enhanced diagnostic accuracy.
- OB/ED/OR: $82,000 for rapid transfusion and blood warming equipment to optimize critical care.
- Orthopedics: $114,267 for a fracture table and $162,433 as a contribution toward the ARVIS Surgical Navigation System to advance orthopedic surgical precision.
These generous contributions exemplify The Foundation at KVH’s mission to improve healthcare services for the benefit of all.
“We extend our heartfelt gratitude to The Foundation at KVH for their unwavering support. These donations not only enhance the resources available to our departments but also reinforce our ability to deliver compassionate, high-quality care to our community,” said Jason Adler, CEO at KVH.
The Foundation at KVH continues to be a beacon of hope and a vital partner in driving innovation and excellence in healthcare for Kittitas Valley. For more information about The Foundation at KVH and its initiatives, please visit https://www.kvhealthcare.org/foundation/ or contact Laura Bobovski at 509-933-8669.
