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Foundation-funded projects include the construction of the regional medical clinic exam rooms and a minimally invasive surgery suite as well as the purchase of teledermatology equipment, four-wheel drive vehicles for home care and more.

The Grande Ronde Hospital Foundation hosted its first in a series of summer socials on the rooftop garden at Grande Ronde Hospital (GRH) on Friday, May 20. It was a memorable evening and the first of many to come.

“These monthly summer events are designed to bring together longtime friends of the Foundation and others from the community to learn about the exciting things happening at our hospital and to build relationships with each other,” says Glenn Null, Foundation board member.

Some will remember the delicious food.

Some will remember the valuable information about the expansion of the chemotherapy clinic that was shared by April Brock, surgical services manager at GRH, and some will remember the enjoyment of an evening out with good friends.

Longtime Foundation supporters Gene and Gerry Palmer took pleasure in the lovely location of the event and admired the beauty of the rooftop garden’s flowers, including the snowball trees Gerry helped plant many years ago.

“We are very proud of the marvelous health care facility we have right here in our community,” says Gerry Braseth-Palmer. “I have always thought of Grande Ronde Hospital as my baby on the hill, having been involved with it for so many years. After being approached by David Baum Sr. to start the hospital auxiliary in the late ’60s, I found my passion for doing my part to soothe and comfort patients.”

A strong history

The Foundation was incorporated in 1969 by the GRH Board of Trustees. They acknowledged that to provide the finest care, a hospital needs the support of its community.

The results are inspiring. More than $1.5 million for patient care equipment has been gifted to our hospital over the past 10 years. Foundation-funded projects include the construction of the regional medical clinic exam rooms and a minimally invasive surgery suite as well as the purchase of teledermatology equipment, four-wheel drive vehicles for home care and more.

Learn how you can help

If you are considering how best to contribute to the health of your community and fulfill your philanthropic wishes, learn more by contacting the Grande Ronde Hospital Foundation by phone at 541-963-1431, by email at foundation@grh.org or visit us on the web. Discover how the Foundation can ignite your passion for giving.