Freeman Regional Health Services (FRHS) has received a $10,930 grant from the Freeman Community Foundation to support the addition of assisted living services at the Walnut and Dewald Street Villages. The grant will help purchase two steam tables and two heated food carts, allowing hot meals to be safely transported from the hospital kitchen to residents.
“We are grateful to have the Freeman Community Foundation partner with us in supporting the senior living needs of our community,” said Amanda Mettler, Assistant Administrator of Assisted Living and Long-Term Care. “Village residents are anticipating the addition of assisted living services, and we remain on track to launch those services this summer.”
FRHS extends its sincere appreciation to the Freeman Community Foundation and its generous donors for supporting its mission to provide high-quality, compassionate care for all ages and to positively impact the lives, health, and wellness of patients, residents, employees, and communities.
In recent years, Freeman Community Foundation grants have supported several important projects across FRHS, enhancing patient care, caregiver safety, and clinical services:
- Emergency Department: Funding helped purchase the AIRVO™ oxygen therapy system, which provides high-flow oxygen support for patients experiencing shortness of breath, asthma exacerbations, pneumonia, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
- Nursing Home: Grant funding provided a bath lift chair, enabling caregivers to safely and efficiently assist residents in and out of the bathtub while improving comfort and reducing the risk of injury.
- Surgery Department: Support from the Foundation helped acquire a colonoscope and a Drager patient monitoring system, which continuously tracks vital signs during colonoscopy procedures, enhancing patient safety and quality of care.
These investments reflect the Freeman Community Foundation’s continued commitment to strengthening healthcare in Freeman and ensuring that high-quality care remains close to home.
“Strong communities are built through collaboration and shared investment,” said FRHS CEO Courtney Unruh. “The Freeman Community Foundation, along with the Freeman Development Corporation, the Freeman City Council, local business leaders, and many dedicated residents, all play an important role in helping Freeman thrive and ensuring that quality healthcare remains available for future generations.”