History & Accomplishments
Since its inception in 1986, The Foundation at KVCH has been working to enhance programs that promote, encourage, and assist the improvement and expansion of excellent healthcare in Kittitas County. Click Here To View The Foundation Donor Report.
We are very proud of what we have accomplished in the past and with your help we are working hard to do even more.
1986
KVCH Foundation officially established as a 501(c)(3) tax exempt, not-for-profit organization. The original Board of Directors included 10 individuals.
1988
The Foundation purchased a exercise therapy bike for the Physical Therapy Department.
1989
The Foundation purchased a GYN table for use in the Emergency Department. The Foundation also purchased a new examination table and stool.
1990
Provided partial funding for remodel of the Surgical Services area.
Portable X-ray machine purchased from donations made to the Dottie Smith Memorial.
1991
The KVCH Endowment fund was established with a funding goal of $1 million to secure the future sustainability of the hospital.
1992
The Foundation began focusing on fundraising for the remodeling and updating of the birthing center at KVCH.
1994
Purchased a bed and furnishings for the Obstetrical Services (OB) Department for a newly remodeled Labor, Delivery, Recovery, Post-Partum (LDRP) room.
1995
Purchased second bed and furnishings for
1996
Purchased a blood bank freezer for the lab. Purchased microwaves for the OB Department and Cafeteria. Purchased two roll-away beds.
1997
Completion of two new LDRP rooms for the OB Department.
The Foundation made a $2500 contribution toward the establishment of the Community Health Library. The Community Health Library at KVCH provides health education materials to the community.
1998
The Foundation made a contribution to the Citizens for KVCH Bond Levy Campaign.
Purchased reference manual for the Emergency Department.
2000
The Foundation advanced funding for the sponsorship of the first Duck Derby fundraiser to benefit the Community Health Library.
Purchase of two wooden cribs for the OB Department.
2004
Reached $1 Million Endowment Goal.
2006
The Foundation purchased a new ultrasound machine for KVCH capable of providing images in color and in greater detail.
2007
The Foundation purchased a new X-ray machine for KVCH.
2008
The Foundation funds the remodel of the Medical Surgical Unit at KVCH and a new Defibrillator for the
2011
The Foundation Distributes $200,000 to KVCH To Fund The Renovation of The Emergency Department.
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Redecorated Patient Activity Room.
Redecorated the Nurses Lounge.
2009
The Foundation raises $38,00 during the Magical Evening fund-a-need to purchased two pediatric monitors for KVCH, designed to monitor our smallest patients.
2010
The Foundation raises $42,000 during the Magical Evening fund-a-need to purchase new patient beds for our Family Birthing Center.
