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GRMC Annual Fund Drive Garners New Anesthesia Units

The generosity of area residents and businesses moved Grinnell Regional Medical Center’s 2011 Annual Fund Drive to a record high as well as funded the goal for four new anesthesia units.

GRMC’s annual fund drive raised $378,166, the largest annual drive in the medical center’s history. A significant component of this drive was the request for $140,000 to fund new anesthesia units for the four GRMC surgery suites.

“Because so many people have had surgery or knew someone who has had a surgery, the anesthesia unit campaign appealed to our employees,” says Barb Baker, Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company advertising and community relations manager. “A core mission of Grinnell Mutual is to support the community. The medical center is an important entity in our community and we also need a strong hospital for our recruitment efforts. The surgery area is an important focus for a quality hospital and we want to support it.” Read More

Healthcare Day at the State Capitol

The Grinnell Regional Medical Center Auxiliary invites the public to participate in the annual Iowa Hospital Association’s Legislative Day, scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 29. Legislative Day allows area residents to be healthcare advocates about the government’s role in healthcare policy and funding.

This year’s Legislative Day will begin with lunch and program at the new Veterans Memorial Ballroom. The GRMC Auxiliary has reserved a motorcoach to transport area residents to Des Moines. The coach will leave Grinnell at 10 a.m. Iowa Governor Terry Branstad has been invited to be the keynote speaker. Greg Boattenhamer, IHA government relations senior vice president, will discuss the 2012 legislative agenda. Read More

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