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:
2020 Purchased Equipment - $65,727
Lucas 3 Chest Compression System - $17,753
Awarded to: Emergency Department
This piece of equipment provides automatic, safe and effective chest compressions
for CPR. During an event, it also reduces stress on the medical team and
reduces the risk of injury to the staff and the patient.
Beckman Coulter Aution Eleven - $9,776
Awarded to: Lab
This urine analyzer will provide reliable urinalysis testing when the main
instrument is not available.
Perfusion Software - $8,750
Awarded to: Medical Imaging Department
The use of CT Perfusion Imaging has recently become the standard of care
in assessment of emergent stroke patients. Perfusion Imaging “unlocks”
the extended time frame for stroke therapy. It helps identify patients
who would benefit from endovascular therapy and a bigger facility.
Isolation & Replacement Bedside Carts (3) - $7,832
Awarded to: Emergency Department
These new carts are especially important during COVID to meet isolation
PPE containment. The carts also increase staff efficiency when responding
to an emergency.
HoyerPro Elevate Sit-to-Stand Scale - $4,997
Awarded to: Acute Care
This safety lift engages both patient and staff in the lifting process
during patient transfers.
Blanket Warmer - $3,762
Awarded to: Fair View Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Having a blanket warmer helps to keep residents comfortable after their
baths and also during the cold Wisconsin winters.
Automatic BP Cuff/Machine - $3,445
Awarded to: Health Promotion
Automatic BP cuff/machines provide accurate measurements of a patient’s
blood pressure.
Reliant 600 Series Floor Lift - $2,887
Awarded Department: Acute Care
The Sit-to-stand lift is used when patients are unable to stand unassisted,
but need to transfer from bed to chair. The lift allows staff to move
patients comfortably and safely.
Procedure Light - $2,326
Awarded to: Mile Bluff Clinic
This is a brighter and easier to position light to use during clinical
procedures.
Automated External Defibrillator (AED) - $1,456
Awarded to: Fair View Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Having an AED in house drastically reduces delay in response to a cardiac
arrest and increases the chance of survival from 6 percent to 74 percent.
Digital Chair Scale - $1,131
Awarded to: Fair View Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
When a new resident is admitted to the hospital, this scale allows the
resident’s weight to be taken in the admission room. It will allow
for some peace and privacy while acclimating to a new environment.
Infant Airway Management Trainer - $745
Awarded to: Education
The trainer provides a realistic tool for practicing the specialized skills
required for infant airway management.
New PageLeg Wrapping Support System - $628
Awarded to: Wound Care
This positioning device elevates and comfortably supports a patient’s
leg during wound care.
Little Baby QCPR - $239
Awarded to: Education
Used during life support and other training classes, this interactive infant
manikin is used to teach hands-on infant resuscitation.