Thankful for Your Powerful Partnership in 2022
Greetings from Trinity Foundation. We believe that advancing health care transforms individuals and communities. In fact, research shows that “thriving” communities are ones that have expanded their reach beyond their own family unit. Supporting Trinity Foundation is one way you can stretch beyond your family unit.
Trinity Foundation and UnityPoint Health – Fort Dodge work hard every day to expand our reach and improve the health of our community. Our focus and energy are centered around our passion for taking care of our community and being your trusted provider. Patient care at UnityPoint Health – Fort Dodge is enhanced because of your investment and commitment.
Trinity Foundation works hand in hand with UnityPoint Health – Fort Dodge leaders to ensure your gifts have the greatest impact on our organization. We work to support the areas that best serve our community and region and keep care locally. We want to take this opportunity to tell you how your gifts have made an impact. The list is impressive, so we’ll just highlight a few items we have purchased on your behalf.
The Norma Schmoker Cancer Center provides comprehensive state-of-the-art care to patients with cancer. In addition to medical and radiation oncology, we provide care coordination and support for individuals living with cancer. Each year, Trinity Foundation provides funding for wigs, transportation and daily living necessities, as well as equipment that is vital to providing this care locally. We are currently adding two exam rooms to address the increased oncology volume and creating a therapy room to provide physical and occupational therapy to patients with cancer. These projects are funded with donor dollars and support the need for local cancer care.
Trinity Foundation has also purchased equipment for the surgery department that will improve patient outcomes and patient wait times, as well as increase staff efficiency. Some of the items purchased include: two De Mayo Ortho Positioners which secure the knee and prevent movement during a knee replacement; a Nathanson Flex System Retractor, used during laparoscopic procedures to allow a better view of the internal organs; and additional Urology Semi-Rigid Cysto Trays, enabling the surgery team to increase the number of urology surgical cases performed each day.
When you visit our organization, you may notice a variety of carts and beds. These carts and beds are designed for specific purposes and keep patients and staff safe. We recently purchased a second cataract patient surgery cart that adjusts the patient to provide comfort and best positioning while under the microscope, and also increases safety and efficiency for patients and staff.
We have also purchased patient transport carts for surgery and the cardiac catheterization lab that improve patient comfort and staff safety. These carts are equipped with motorized drive, decreasing the need for transport staff while helping to reduce caregivers’ back stress.
Safety is clearly a top priority and another reason why we purchased an adult changing table for our new outpatient rehab services area. This changing table is located at Entrance C and provides a safe environment for both the patient and caregiver to easily transfer and move a patient to address their needs in the bathroom.
Lastly, we have purchased two Hoyer lifts. Not everyone is capable of transferring to a bed or cart. In that case, we have Hoyer lifts throughout our facility that assist with the transfer, keeping patients safe and reducing workplace injuries for staff.
Please know your gifts have an impact. This is a quick snapshot of what Trinity Foundation has accomplished in the past year with your help. In 2022, Trinity Foundation plans to transfer at least $1.8 million to UnityPoint Health – Fort Dodge. This long legacy of providing needed transportation, medications, medical equipment and health care services is something you can be proud of. We thank you for partnering with us, and we are grateful to have you as a trusted partner willing to invest in health care.
As we look forward to 2023, we are optimistic you will continue to see the value in expanding your reach to include Trinity Foundation in your annual charitable contribution plan. The impact your gifts have on the health of our community is nothing short of amazing.
Making a gift is simple; follow this link to make a gift online or send a check to Trinity Foundation, 802 Kenyon Road, Fort Dodge, IA 50501.
Please accept our warmest wishes for a healthy and happy holiday season.
Sincerely,
Carol Grannon, Executive Director
Trinity Foundation