Big Stone Health Care Foundation, Inc.

750 Eastvold Ave.
Ortonville, MN  56278
Phone:  320-839-4135

e-mail:  bshcf@info-link.net

Also, please check out the new web at:
www.ortonvilleareahealth.org

Why a Foundation?

The Big Stone Health Care Foundation was established in 1990 when concerned residents recognized that additional resources were needed not only to maintain existing local health care but also to ensure the continuation of this quality health care for the the future generations of our community.

As health care recipients, we all demand and deserve equipment and facilities that can provide quality basic health care.  We also expect highly trained and competent health care professionals.  However, changes in the health care market have meant that fees for services and government reimbursement do not always cover the necessary costs of providing health care.

The Big Stone Health Care Foundation provides a vehicle to meet these challenges now and in the future.  It also provides an opportunity for you to invest in your community with a tax0deductible contribution.

Your Involvement...

When you decide to make an annual gift, a memorial gift, a life income gift, a bequest or any other type of contribution, you are making a most important decision.  You are choosing to support and enhance health care services, something that touches each of us at some point in life.  Your gift will bring comfort, lessen pain, overcome disease and help bring a new life into the world.  Your gift is the perfect way to be remembered as a person who cared... and shared.

Contribute in your individual way

Your gift is generally deductible when paid for income tax purposes.  Payments may be made in amounts and at intervals to suit your convenience.

"TREE OF LIFE"

The "Tree of Life" program recognizes the generosity of our donors.  It is carved of beautiful oak wood, and is located in the lobby of the Ortonville Hospital.

The unselfish gifts which are given by friends, families and former patients are life leaves and branches on a tree.  They are vital for life and growth.

Recognitions include:

MORE BENEFITS FOR YOU!

... planned estate giving

... tax benefits

... voluntary philanthropy

... give back to your community

... invest in the future of your family and friends

Ortonville Area Health Services is Building for the Future by constructing a new Outpatient Service Center.  The Big Stone Health Care Foundation and OAHS are conducting a capital campaign with a goal of $500,000 to help with the $5 million project.

The Outpatient Service Center is being built in response to an increase in outpatient services over the years and an aging physical plant.  It will allow us to provide even better services for our changing health care needs.

Big Stone Health Care Foundation has committed $50,000 a year over 5 years for a total of $250,000 for needed equipment.

This space will include an area for the 5 physicians and 2 nurse practitioners we currently have on staff.  We will also have enough space to recruit an additional full time provider.  A central registration area will facilitate patient traffic.

This area will be designed for the specialist to see their patients in a constant designated place.  It will allow the visiting physicians and local physicians to practice side by side.

1,200 square feet will be dedicated to provide space for families and friends to support the patient while they are receiving treatment.  The new space will be private and very comfortable.

Occupational Therapy and Occupational Medicine, Cardiac Rehabilitation, Physical Therapy and an exercise area will be located on the first floor.  Other services will be able to be expanded.

The "Building for the Future" Program will recognize the generosity of your donation by etching in granite your name, business name, organization or the name of someone you wish to honor.  Donations levels will be distinctly recognized at these levels:

$25,000 or more
$10,000 to $24,999
$5,000 to $9,999
$2,500 to $4,999
$500 to $2,499

Gifts may be given as unrestricted gifts to be used where needed most, or you may choose to make a restricted gift to benefit a specific department, program or service.

You can also support this project by participating in the Oak Tree Classic in the 11th Annual Golf Tournament on September 7, 2002, at the Ortonville Golf Course.

Would you have an interest in sponsoring a gift in honor or in memory of someone special in your life?  Please call the Foundation office at 320-839-4135 for more information.