The LifeCare Health Care Fund works to fulfill its mission “To build, strengthen and sustain healthy communities in our service area”. It exists for the following reasons:
- To promote developments and advancements in health care services
- To support programs which improve access to health care services
- To provide opportunities to financially support health care programs and services
- To support the priority areas of hospice, nursing homes, home health, hospital, emergency medical services and medical equipment
LIFECARE HEALTH CARE FUNDS
The LifeCare Health Care Fund is a component fund of the Northwest Minnesota Foundation and was originally founded out of the generosity of a member of our community, Maggi Adams. Over time, it has expanded to include eight funds that each support a specific purpose and are used for projects and programs within LifeCare Medical Center and our service area. The funds include:
- General Health Fund: Provides financial support for health related projects and services in Roseau County
- Maggi Adams Medical Equipment Fund: Provides financial support for updating and replacing medical equipment at LifeCare Medical Center
- Hospice Fund: Provides financial support for LifeCare Medical Center hospice projects, patients and their families
- Roseau County Cancer Fund: Provides support for patients undergoing cancer treatment. This includes direct grants to patients and providing additional medical equipment to help care for patients in Roseau County.
- Eagles Auxiliary Diabetes and Dialysis Fund: Provides financial support for equipment, training and patient support for diabetic and dialysis needs
- Think Pink Fund: Provides financial support for Roseau County breast cancer patients and to promote education of good breast health
- Greenbush Manor Fund: Provides financial support for projects, equipment and services that benefit Greenbush Manor and its residents
- Roseau Manor Fund: Provides financial support for projects, equipment and services that benefit Roseau Manor and its residents
- Angel Baby Fund: Supports a program that will provide financial assistance to individuals and families that have experienced the loss of a pregnancy or child