Rooks County Healthcare Foundation

Mission

Profile

The Rooks County Healthcare Foundation (RCHF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to improving healthcare in Rooks County, Kansas. It fulfills its mission by raising funds and providing grants to support non-profit healthcare entities, including the Rooks County Health Center. The Foundation's charitable efforts focus on various health-related initiatives and services, such as hospital repairs and equipment purchases, staff recruitment, medical transportation, cancer council support, health education, and long-term care.  

Mission and Activities

• Fundraising: The RCHF conducts fundraising activities to support its mission. 
• Grant Funding: It provides grants to non-profit healthcare entities within Rooks County for various needs. 
• Examples of Grant Funding: Past grants have supported hospital repairs and equipment like Stryker beds, architectural fees for facility expansions, ambulance services, and fitness equipment. 

Areas of Support

The Foundation supports a wide range of health-related services and initiatives in the county, including: 

• Hospital Operations: Funding for repairs, maintenance, and equipment.
• Staffing: Support for recruitment of medical and hospital staff.
• Patient Services: Assistance with medical transportation and the Rooks County Cancer Council.
• Education and Training: Funding for health education programs.
• Long-Term Care: Support for long-term facilities.