What is the Need?
Healthcare delivery is changing. Declining patient revenues, increase in underinsured and uninsured patients, and an extraordinary burdensome regulatory climate, creates a challenge to sustain a quality rural healthcare system. The enhancement of community healthcare depends on the generosity of philanthropic contributions.
Philanthropic support is necessary to:
- Develop new programs
- Recruit and retain skilled medical professionals
- Maintain state-of-the art equipment
- Renovate and improve facilities
- Plan for the future
Physician Recruitment
Statement of need: Our community is at risk of losing 40% of our active staff physicians in the next four to five years due to retirement. It is critical to the healthcare of our community that we address this need proactively.
Dick Vaught, Administrator William Newton Hospital said, "The availability of quality healthcare is vital to the economic well being of a rural community. A strong healthcare infrastructure is dependent on having an adequate number of physicians in the right specialties to meet community healthcare needs. In an era of physician shortages, this requires a commitment to identifying current and future needs and having the resources to offer financially competitive opportunities."
Building & Facility
The Building & Facility fund provides for renovation of the facility, improves plant maintenance, and allows for future expansion. Future facility projects are upcoming in 2011.
Room Replacement
Room replacement of the second floor east wing was completed in December of 2009. All rooms now offer a single patient environment complete with a private bathroom and shower. These modifications promise a warm and homelike atmosphere, added privacy, heightened comfort, and improved infection control. Also as a part of this project were two new air-handling units and a new fire suppression system. The Healthcare Foundation is committed to continued support of this comprehensive project.
Medical Equipment
Funding for attaining state-of-the art equipment used in providing exceptional quality patient care. Medical technology quickly changes. In many cases, equipment requires major updates within three to five years.
Scholarships
Educational funding to advance the skills and training of professionals including nursing, ancillary, allied, and medical staff. Scholarships are awarded from the Foundation with a Work Commitment from Wm. Newton Hospital. This is a Win-Win for students and the Wm. Newton Organization. This partnership aids in recruiting and retaining quality staff to provide the best in healthcare. View Scholarship information for more details.
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Endowment
Funds provide a legacy for future generations. WNHF takes seriously its mission to assist in funding quality healthcare for the community now and in the future. Endowment funds provide a lasting imprint reflective of visionary giving and planning for the healthcare of tomorrow.
You can be a part of tomorrow's healthcare by collaborating with us to plan for the future. Endowed funds are permanently restricted funds invested to grow income. The proceeds are used in areas of greatest need. The original gifts remain invested for continued income. We welcome the opportunity to further meet the needs of the community through a strong endowment focused on local healthcare.
Sexual Assault
The community is fortunate to have a strong multidisciplinary team committed to working with survivors of sexual assault. Wm. Newton Hospital has a dedicated staff on call 24/7 to perform examinations and provide critical information to individuals. The dedicated team of nurses are certified in sexual assault exams and care of the survivor. The hospital provides a secure private environment devoted to this area.
The Foundation provides support for this necessary program through educational dollars and equipment. Prior to the formal program at Wm. Newton Hospital, survivors of sexual assault were often taken out of the county for exams and care. Coordinating with Safe Homes, Law Enforcement, Advocates, and the County Attorney's office, a seamless transition can occur for the best outcome. Forensic evidence attained during an examination is vital in the successful prosecution of a case.
If you would like to know more, contact the Foundation office or email Kristi Powers, SANE Coordinator at sane@wnmh.org. Kristi is also available for community speaking engagements.
Contributions can be designated for the program by noting it on your gift.
Children's Miracle Network
Since 2007, William Newton Healthcare Foundation has acted as a regional coordinator for Children's Miracle Network in eleven counties of South-Central Kansas. Over those three years we have witnessed a steady increase in the submitted requests for assistance. This year the Foundation coordinated 78 assists to families in 7 counties and 12 cities who requested funding through Children's Miracle Network. Funds are given to aid in the coverage of medical related expenses not eligible for insurance reimbursement. Common expenses covered by CMN include medications, mileage reimbursement and durable medical equipment. For more information regarding CMN please contact the Foundation office.
Rural Health Clinics
Wm. Newton Hospital operates four rural health clinics in the communities of Moline, Sedan, Cedar Vale and Dexter. Two local physicians and seven mid-level practitioners staff the clinics. The extremely rural areas of Chatauqua and Elk Counties not only benefit from having healthcare close to home but the addition of jobs to their economies.
Wm. Newton Healthcare Foundation assists in support of this rural outreach and improving access to healthcare. These clinics are critical in maintaining healthy communities. To learn more about the rural health clinic program you may contact Danny Huckvale, Rural Health Clinic Coordinator at 221-2300 or email cfo@wnmh.org. If you would like to explore ways to partner in the Rural Health Clinic system, contact the Foundation office.