Donors impact local children through Samaritan Early Learning Center
Few things are more important in a community than the health and well-being of its youngest members. This is especially true in north Lincoln County, where many families must have both spouses work in order to make ends meet. Having a safe, healthy place for their children is critical for these families.
Since 1985, Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital has operated the only specialized childcare facility in north Lincoln County – the Samaritan Early Learning Center. Based on the principle that access to challenging, appropriate levels of education for all children is key to a sustainable, healthy society, the center cares for more than 50 children each week.
Because of its critical position as the only specialized facility in our community, the North Lincoln Hospital Foundation made a major funding commitment to the Samaritan Early Learning Center in 2009. Donors answered the challenge, contributing more than $28,000 through activities such as the annual Charity Golf Scramble.
“The hospital foundation’s support means that we can continue providing excellent care for local children,” said Judy Irwin, Director of the Samaritan Early Learning Center. “We are so grateful to North Lincoln Hospital Foundation donors for their generosity, and trust me – the children and families we serve are too!”
Foundation funds more than $156,000 in medical equipment and programs
The North Lincoln Hospital Foundation recently purchased more than $156,000 in medical equipment to help staff provide top-notch care for patients. Examples include:
- An airway scope for the Emergency Department
- A plasma thawing system for the laboratory
- A fetal monitor and cart for the Labor and Delivery Department
- Blanket warmers for the Surgery Department
- Upgraded ultrasound equipment for the Diagnostic Imaging Department
- A driving simulator for the Physical Therapy Department
- Four specialized care beds for the Med/Surg Department