Our Causes
Our Foundation supports a number of programs and projects related to the work of Prairie Lakes Healthcare System. If you have a specific interest or cause, you have the ability to target your donation to make it more meaningful to you and your family.
Employee Giving
The Prairie Lakes Healthcare Foundation is excited to kick off our "We Give" Employee Giving Campaign, on November 4th, 2024. This campaign empowers our dedicated team members to make a lasting impact on the health and well-being of our community. Employee contributions will help us to care for more patients, acquire cutting-edge equipment, recruit talented staff, and enhance our technology—all of which directly impact the quality of care we provide. Every…
Give Hope: Christy Kinney Pay It Forward Fund
The Christy Kinney Fund is an opportunity for breast cancer patients to receive assistance paying their bills, related to their breast cancer diagnosis, at Prairie Lakes Healthcare System. All contributions to the Christy Kinney Fund are used to provide to those who apply. Applications are kept in strict confidence and may be completed below. About the Cause The Christy Kinney "Pay It Forward" Fund was established by the Watertown Breast Cancer Support Group through the…
Give Tomorrows: General Fund
The General Fund at the Prairie Lakes Healthcare Foundation assures the legacy of your gift is used in the area of greatest need. This means your donation to the General Fund is all-inclusive and provides resources for multiple hospital departments for service enhancement and growth opportunities arise. Your Gift May Be Used At Prairie Lakes Healthcare System To… Contribute to the effort of enhancing medical specialty services. Fortify existing programs…
Give Help: Suzanne Jacobson Memorial Fund
The SJMF may be able to assist with a grant of up to $2,000 per year. This grant is meant to help cover the cost of medical bills, medications, travel related to medical care, groceries, utilities, or rent/mortgage. Approximately $33,000 in grants are distributed each year. Since the fund's inception in 1999, we have awarded over $540,000 to more than 890 individuals. About the Cause The Suzanne Jacobson Memorial Fund…
Give Comfort: Prairie Lakes Hospice
Hospice at Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of a terminally ill patient while respecting the patient's and family's right to make decision that affects their life and death. Help is available in coping with the physical pain and symptoms that are sometimes associated with the final stages of life. Physicians, nurses and social workers may provide medications and counseling to…
Give Shelter: Caring Club House
The Prairie Lakes Caring Club House was built in May 2003 to meet the hospitality needs of out-of-town patients, their families and caregivers. As Prairie Lakes Healthcare System grows as a regional medical center, more people travel to Watertown for medical services. As part of our mission to provide compassionate care, we are proud to offer this special home to help ease the burdens families and caregivers may face during…
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