Upland Hills Health received donation for Home Care and Dialysis Services from United Fund of Iowa County

This last year United Fund of Iowa County donated over $60,000 to over 60 community organizations and designated charities. Upland Hills Health was grateful for the $2,410 received that will go towards equipment to enhance the delivery of care for dialysis and home care patients.

“The money will be used to facilitate electronic reporting and record keeping in the complex regimen of Dialysis. And a Fluid Status Monitor will be purchased to help home care staff track a patient’s progress—allowing for earlier intervention for those needing additional care” shared Upland Hills Health Foundation Director Tammie Richter. “I was very impressed by the thoughtful manner in which the United Fund of Iowa County volunteers evaluate and designate contributions. They really are trying to maximize the positive impact to the community.”

The United Fund of Iowa County receives some of its annual donations from generous corporate and business donations. But the majority of the funds raised come during their annual fund drive in the fall. A simple mailing goes to county residents asking for support. And as President, Charles Price explained, “the community responds. In fact, 70% of the dollars we raise come from individual donations. It’s neighbors reaching into their own pockets to help neighbors.”

Organizations are encouraged to apply for grants in the fall. Applications are due in January and interviews of applicants are conducted by the end of February. For more information on the United Fund of Iowa County, the donations made, or how to apply for funds, contact Charles Price, President, United Fund of Iowa County Board of Directors, at 935-7024.

United Fund President Charlie Price presents Phyllis Fritsch, Administrator of Upland Hills Health and Lynn Hebgen, RN and Director of Nursing at Upland Hills Health with donation for the portable computer project for Dialysis Services.

United Fund of Iowa County President Charlie Price presents Deanna Wilson, RN and Director of Community Care at Upland Hills Health and Joyce McPhail, Director of Nursing for Upland Hills Home Care & Hospice, with a donation for the Home Care Fluid Status Monitor System.