Gifts at Work
Fundraising for Medical Equipment in Juneau County
Throughout the year, Mile Bluff Medical Center Foundation raises funds
to support the programs and services Mile Bluff provides to the community.
The foundation gives individuals and businesses the opportunity to take
an active role in impacting healthcare locally. The funds raised are put
toward community events, scholarship programs and equipment purchases.
As a not-for-profit organization, the foundation wants to be transparent
with donors about how funds are used. Below you will find the organization's
annual reports as well as a list of our approved equipment purchases for
the coming year.
Mile Bluff Medical Center Foundation is grateful for the support of donors
and the community!
Annual Reports:
Approved equipment purchases for 2020 - $65,000
Spider 2 shoulder positioner - $18,687
Awarded to: Surgery Department
This equipment allows for extremely accurate shoulder/arm positioning during
orthopedic surgery. The positioner also helps reduce discomfort and promotes
a quicker recovery in patients.
Medical cart workstations (2) - $7,525
Awarded to: Fair View Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Workstations allow nursing staff members to transport their computers throughout
the nursing facility. These carts are for charting within resident rooms,
and will aid in simple medication distribution.
Isotour turn-assist mattress and pump - $7,500
Awarded to: Acute Care Department
At times, there are patients in the inpatient setting who have a hard time
turning in bed. This specialized mattress will help staff members to safely
turn those patients, which will help to reduce the risk of pressure injuries.
Kwalu Valentia gliders (3) - $6,586
Awarded to: Birthing Center
Patients requested new rockers for the OB suites. These new gliders are
ideal for breastfeeding, and provide mothers with a comfortable spot to
bond with baby.
Accuvein illuminator and stand - $6,120
Awarded to: Medical Imaging
The illuminator will assist in finding the veins of medical imaging patients.
The more IV attempts a patient undergoes (whether successful or unsuccessful)
the higher the risk for developing scar tissue, which also eventually
makes IV starts more difficult overall.
Noelle OB simulator - $4,300
Awarded to: Education Department
This automated manikin is used to simulate delivery and emergency situations
during childbirth. Mile Bluff nurses and doctors, local EMTs, and other
healthcare providers will utilize this equipment.
Kangaroo recliner - $4,235
Awarded to: Infusion & Cancer Care Department
For patients undergoing infusion or chemotherapy treatment, this recliner
will provide a comfortable place to receive care.
RealCare geriatric simulator - $3,555
This simulator is a wearable age suit that staff can use to experience
a variety of age-related physical challenges.
Kwalu Valdina easy-access chair - $3,400
Awarded to: Medical/Surgical Department
Hip replacement patients will use this chair when in the inpatient setting.
The chair allows them to sit without bending at the hip.
Scale - $1,751
Awarded to: Infusion & Cancer Care Department
Accurate and updated weights are an important part of an appropriate assessment
for infusion and chemotherapy patients. This scale will help provide staff
members with the equipment they need, when they need it, to follow best
practices to care for patients in the department.
Huntleigh super doppler - $1,469
Awarded to: Fair View Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
This handheld doppler machine allows for earlier and more sensitive detection
of complications related to diabetes/vascular issues, blood clots, and
decreased circulation.
Seca 769 digital scale - $342
Awarded to: Birthing Center
This scale will be dedicated solely for use in the OB Department. It will
help the staff keep up-to-date on best practices for new moms.