A generous community partnership supported Bates County
Memorial Hospital’s ongoing efforts to maintain a strong and ready ambulance
fleet in 2025.
Bates County Memorial Hospital (BCMH) thanks the
Dehaemers Family Charitable Trust for a donation made through the Bates County
Community Health Foundation on behalf of the hospital last summer. The gift
provided funding to replace the engine in Unit 2, one of the hospital’s
ambulances, allowing the vehicle to return to service quickly and supporting
the hospital’s continued investment in a well-maintained, countywide ambulance
service.
BCMH also extends appreciation to Hedge Hollow Raceway,
which helped connect the hospital with the Dehaemers Family Charitable Trust
and played an important role in facilitating the donation.
Last week, the hospital presented a shadowbox to
representatives of the foundation and Hedge Hollow Raceway as a small token of
appreciation for their partnership and generosity.
As a nonprofit hospital, BCMH is mindful of the
resources required to sustain Bates County’s ambulance service, including
maintaining a fleet of four ambulance units, with two staffed for emergency
response 24/7.
“Community support like this helps strengthen and
sustain these services for the people we serve,” said Greg Weaver, CEO for
BCMH. “These efforts reflect the strength of a community working together to
support essential services.”
