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Below is a photo of the 98" x 98" Irish Chain Quilt being raffled off by the Hospital Guild for Thayer County Health Services (TCHS). This quilt pieced together by TCHS staff and hand quilted by Janet Voss from Carleton. Changes are $2 each or three for $5. Chance can be purchase during the hours the shop is open, by contacting a Guild rep or by calling 402-768-4636. This year, the Guild is also offering online raffle tickets sales. Tickets purchased will be filled out by the Guild and added to the raffle tickets already sold.

To purchase your chances online go to the link below. Drawing for the quilt will be at the Hospital Guild's meeting on November 29, 2023. If you have any questions contact the Guild at 402-768-4636.

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2023 Golf Tournament

The Foundation for Thayer County Health Services held their 36th Annual Golf Tournament on June 9th at the Hebron Country Club. The proceeds from the event will help purchase a Zeiss ENT Surgery Microscope for visiting physician to use when seeing patients in the hospital Specialty Clinic and when performing surgeries.

The Foundation asks that you consider a gift to help purchase this piece of equipment. If you have any question call 402-768-4636 or email foundation@tchsne.org.

Donations

Zeiss ENT microscope will replace the current one being used with better optical clarity and image quality when doing minor to more complex surgeries.

Zeiss ENT Surgery Microscope

The Foundation is grateful for the generous support received from individuals, businesses and organizations for their golf tournament. With your help, the tournament raised over $24,000 toward the purchase of a new Zeiss ENT surgical microscope for visiting Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) surgeons when they see patients in the Specialty Clinic and during surgeries. This microscope will replace the current one being use with better optical clarity and image quality when doing minor to more complex surgeries.

ENT surgeons rely on a high powered microscope to visualize the surgical site and enable them to perform a wide range of surgical procedures with a deeper and more detailed view. The most common ENT surgery performed at Thayer County Health Services is a Myringotomy or better known as an ear tube surgery. In this surgery a microscope is needed to see into the ear so a precise incision can be made in the eardrum to insert the small ear tube. Having this new microscope will make more complex surgeries easier for the surgeon while improving the overall safety for patients.

Championship Flight – Farm Bureau Financial Services (L-R) Drew Cunningham, Nate Casey, Dave Klaumann, and Josh Janowiak.

1st Flight Winner – Hubbell Lions Club (L-R) Phil Goombi, Gary Sinn, Evan Meyer and Robert Meyer.

2nd Flight Winner – Ole Blue OG Team (L-R) Doug Cho, Tiffany Finke, Ginger Ridolfi, and Patrick Yacks.

Annual Events
Hospital Gala – An annual event held to promote local healthcare while having a fun gathering with great entertainment.
Golf Tournament – A four-person scramble held in June at the Hebron Country Club.

Who We Are…
The Foundation for Thayer County Health Services was organized on September 20, 1983, and established in 1984 as a non-profit 501(c)3 foundation by a group of nine Thayer County volunteers. The Foundation is governed by a Board of Directors that meets every other month throughout the year. They hold fundraising events to help support facility improvements, purchase medical equipment, and support programs for the hospital and clinics.

In 1994, 2004 and 2015, the Foundation conducted successful capital campaigns to garner support for major hospital building projects. Each of these three campaigns was successful in meeting their fundraising goal. The outpouring of generosity from the local communities is why the foundation has been successful. Their support has helped Thayer County Health Services remain a leader in rural healthcare.

Foundation Membership
Membership in the Foundation for Thayer County Health Services is just $25 per year or $50 per couple. Please show your support by joining today. You can join by contacting the Foundation office at 402-768-4636.

Investing in Healthier Tomorrows
The success of the Foundation’s recent Capital Campaign raised over $1,000,000 in pledges and gifts to help fund Phase II of the ongoing building project. Phase II of the project is the renovation of the kitchen and cafeteria. This phase was completed in March of 2017.

The full renovation project was completed in March 2018. This renovation on the hospital and the Hebron clinic further enhanced the current services provided by Thayer County Health Services. Key areas of the hospital renovated were the emergency room, specialty clinic, the surgery center, and the labor and delivery room. In addition to the hospital, the Hebron Clinic was updated with new flooring, lighting, cabinetry, and additional exam rooms. Additionally, registration area for the clinic was updated and received a new layout to improve workflow.

If you would like to receive a tour of the hospital and clinics or would like more information on giving a donation to the foundation, contact Rita Luongo at 402-768-4636.

For your convenience, we also accept online donations.

For more information, contact:
Rita Luongo, Development Director
120 Park Avenue, Hebron, NE 68370
402-768-4636
Email: Foundation for Thayer County Health Services

Foundation’s Hospital Gala provides funding for Four New Patient Beds

This year’s Hospital Gala held by the Foundation for Thayer County Health Services was held at the Stastny Community Center in Hebron on November 13th. Over 240 guests enjoyed an evening filled with music provided by Michael Lyon and his swing band while also raising support for the purchase of new patient beds for the hospital in Hebron.

The patient beds currently being used were demo beds purchased over ten years ago and some of their features don’t always work properly. The new patient beds will include premium grade mattresses to increase the comfort level for patients. In addition, the new beds include features to help reduce falls and fall related injuries while also promoting mobility.

The cost for the new patient beds is estimated to be $12,000 each. The Foundation for Thayer County Health Services raised over $28,000 from the Hospital Gala. Now with $24,000 in matching funds from the Foundation and Hospital Guild, the Foundation has funding to cover the cost for at least four new patient beds and a start on the fifth.

The Foundation’s 2023 membership drive and donations received during the Big Give Thayer County event will also be used to help purchase new patient beds. It is the Foundation’s goal to be able to provide enough funding to cover the cost for five new patient beds for Thayer County Health Services in 2023.

The Foundation for Thayer County Health Services would like to thank everyone who attended this year’s event and gave a donation or donated an auction item or bid in support of this year’s Hospital Gala. If you would like to give an end of year gift to the Foundation, you can send your donation to: Foundation for TCHS, 120 Park Avenue, Hebron, NE 68370. The hospital Foundation is a 501(C)3 and all contributions are tax deductible.