This article first appeared in the Rushville Republican on March 7, 2017. The Rush Memorial Hospital Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of the “Seeds of Care” grateful patient program. This program gives RMH patients, families, guests, and employees an opportunity to honor an RMH employee or department for exception service or care. Seeds…
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RMH hospice care helps families in need
This article first appeared in the Rushville Republican on February 27, 2017. Experiencing the end of life is a time of decisions, comforting, and care for loved ones. In the past choices were limited to where families and patients could be placed in hospice care. Rush Memorial Hospital began working with Premier Hospice of Carmel…
RSVP green carnation sale begins
This article first appeared in the Rushville Republican on Tuesday, February 21, 2017. Many Rush Memorial Hospital volunteers are members of RSVP (Retired & Senior Volunteer Program). The RSVP program began in the 1970’s with the purpose of providing “a variety of opportunities for retired persons aged 60 and older to participate more fully in…
Rush Memorial awarded license plate grant
This article first appeared in the Rushville Republican on February 7, 2017. In 2002 the first breast cancer awareness license plates were made available. Since its inception nearly $3.0 million have been distributed to local organizations by the Indiana Breast Cancer Awareness Trust (IBCAT). The competitive grant is awarded throughout the state to organizations that…
RMHF Seed Circle sponsoring free heart health event
This article first appeared in the Rushville Republican on Tuesday, February 1, 2017. According to the statistics heart disease is the number one health issue and cause of death in Rush County. The Rush Memorial Hospital Foundation’s Seed Circle will be sponsoring their 3rd annual “Show Us Your Red“ for Heart Health on Saturday, February…
First RMHF donor dinner deemed a success
This article first appeared in the Rushville Republican on Tuesday, January 24, 2017. On a night that was threatening sleet and ice the Rush Memorial Hospital Foundation hosted its first major donor appreciation dinner to say thank you for their commitment and support of Rush Memorial Hospital. Held at the 201 Building top donors of…
RMH Foundation welcomes 3 new board members
This article first appeared on Tues, January 17, 2017 in the Rushville Republican. As the Rush Memorial Hospital Foundation Board prepares for the upcoming year they are happy to announce the addition of three new board members. Greg Alexander, Kip Burkett, and Christopher Fogle will be joining the board. Greg Alexander is the Purchasing Manager…
Make 2017 your year to give back
This article first appeared in the Rushville Republican on Tuesday, January 3, 2017. Volunteering is one of the most important and valuable ways to give back to a community, an organization, or to individual people. Since 2012 the Rush Memorial Hospital Foundation has held the role of volunteer coordinator for Rush Memorial Hospital. “We are…
RMH Foundation Launches New Website
In today’s world of fast growing technology it’s important to keep up with the latest opportunities. The Rush Memorial Hospital Foundation Board is pleased to announce the launching of their new website. The web address is: www.rushmemorialhospitalfoundation.com. The updated version showcases many pictures from activities and events of the RMH Foundation. Any information that the…
RMH Foundation board member shares thoughts on caring
This article first appeared in the Rushville Republican on December 6, 2016. In 2005 Shannon Cagle Dawson became a founding member of the newly formed Rush Memorial Hospital Foundation Board. She has remained a committed board member and shares why she believes in the mission and vision of the RMH Foundation. Shannon stated “Having already…