Women Investing in Skiff Health (W.I.S.H.)
\n MeryOne Newton Medical Center realizes that our community is filled with women who want to help make a difference, but whose family and work obligations have their calendars full to bursting.\n
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\n That’s why we offer Women Investing in Skiff Health (W.I.S.H.).\n
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\n W.I.S.H., is a philanthropic group that shares a vision of a community effort to improve local healthcare. Since its inception in 2006, the group has contributed more than $125,000 to support projects at MercyOne Newton Medical Center. Some projects completed through WISH funding are: \n
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\n 2017\n
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- \n External fixator surgical equipment for podiatric surgery\n
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\n 2016\n
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- \n Recumbent elliptical for Cardiac Rehabilitation\n
- \n Graston tool set for physical therapy\n
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\n 2015\n
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- \n Five crash carts for standardized use throughout the hospital\n
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\n 2014 \n
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- \n Three exam stretchers for the Emergency Department\n
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\n 2013 \n
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- \n Lock-down system for Obstetrics\n
- \n Capnography monitor\n
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\n 2012 \n
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- \n Non-invasive ventilator\n
- \n Temporal artery thermometers \n
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\n 2011 \n
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- \n EKG unit\n
- \n Eight glucometers with Meditech interface\n
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\n 2010 \n
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- \n Glidescope video intubating system\n
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\n 2009\n
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- \n Call button system for duty stations, shower area and patient rooms\n
- \n Software\n
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\n 2008\n
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- \n Anatomical model manikins for display use\n
- \n TVs, monitors and brackets for OB rooms\n
- \n Pillow speakers, wiring for each patient room, 12 patient TVs\n
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\n 2006/2007\n
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- \n Books for Skiff clinics and OB area\n
- \n Models and displays for physicians nurses\n
- \n Mammogram gowns\n
- \n Speaker for the Women’s Health Conference\n
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\n What does it take to be a member of W.I.S.H.? Surprisingly little. Just your financial assistance of $250, your ideas and – only four times annually – your time.\n
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\n To recognize and reward you for generosity, you will be our guest at quarterly social gathering sessions where physicians and other health-care professionals will address current issues in medicine and community health. You will have a voice in directing the use of the funds W.I.S.H. raises. \n
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\n To join W.I.S.H., contact our Foundation and Mission Manager Chloe Barkema at 641-787-3179 or cbarkema@skiffmed.com.\n
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