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The Rapid City Regional Hospital Foundation acquires and administers charitable gifts for the benefit of Rapid City Regional Hospital. The Foundation is governed by a board of directors in the medical and business communities.

All donated funds are dispensed to RCRH according to the donor wishes, whether it is annual, memorial, capital, trust or bequest gifts or income from endowments. The Foundation raises funds to purchase state-of-the-art equipment, enhance facilities, and develop special programs to help RCRH remain in the forefront of medical care. The Foundation's planned giving and donor programs have allowed the facility to continue to expand and enhance its medical capabilities, bringing an ever-increasing quality of health care to our communities. Rapid City Regional Hospital is recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(3).

Our Mission

The mission of the Rapid City Regional Hospital Foundation springs from the mission of the hospital it serves. The Foundation generates financial support to carry out Rapid City Regional Hospital's mission:

To provide and support health care excellence in partnership with the communities we serve.
Message from the Chairman

Dear Neighbor:

     As you know, the mission of Rapid City Regional Hospital is "to provide and support healthcare excellence in partnership with the community...". Your generosity enables us to realize this mission and serve many of our neighbors who have a limited capacity to meet the expense of health care.

     Candidly, our ability to maintain a positive bottom-line from operations has become more challenging in recent years. Your continued philanthropic support will ensure the future of the delivery of quality health care throughout the region. Consistent with addressing the health care needs of the region.

     On behalf of the Foundation Board, the Hospital Board of Trustees, Medical Staff and our employees, we extend our sincere appreciation for your gifts to your community hospital.

Sincerely,

Bruce Rampelberg               Tim Sughrue, CEO
Foundation Chairman            Rapid City Regional Hospital


Board of Directors

OFFICERS (Terms Expire 6-30-08)
CHAIRMAN – Tom Naasz
VICE CHAIRMAN – Doyle Estes

BOARD MEMBERS
Term Expires 6-30–08
1. Tom Naasz
2. Doyle Estes
3. Dr. O. Myron Jerde
4. Lia Green

Terms Expiring 6-30-09
1. Pat Burchill
2. Tom Foye
3. Linden Evans
4. Hani Shafa

Term Expires 6-30-10
1. Richard Haeder
2. Karen Waltman
3. Mary Burnett
4. Dr. Allen Dewald

Rapid City Regional Hospital Foundation
Ex-Officio Voting Members:
1. Ilene Johnson
2. Pat Burchill
3. Dr. Stephen Kovark
4. Dr. Howard Peterson
5. Sharon Lee
6. Tim Sughrue
7. Dr. Charles Hart
8. Bruce Rampleberg

Rapid City Regional Hospital
Our mission is to provide and support health care excellence in partnership with the communities we serve.

Rapid City Regional Hospital is a not-for-profit regional medical center operated in trust for the community and region by a 13-member Board of Trustees, who represent the local communities. Licensed for 310 acute-care and 56 psychiatric beds Accredited by two preeminent organizations who are recognized for establishing standards that govern the delivery of quality health care services: the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations and the Commission for the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities.


In the early 1970s spiraling costs and new developments in medical technology cast doubt on the feasibility of maintaining two hospitals (Saint John's McNamara and Bennett-Clarkson) in Rapid City. A seven-member Hospital Action Committee was formed to explore the possibility of merging the two hospitals.

Officially incorporated on July 1, 1973, Rapid City Regional Hospital began with 80 physicians on the Medical Staff and 280 licensed beds.

Regional Hospital's roots can be traced to a foundation based on communication, cooperation, and collaboration to be a not-for-profit entity. Any surplus in revenue has been and is continually used to fund the development of programs and services to meet the health care needs of the community and region.

Values we believe in...
Quality/High Standards of Performance

Striving to continually exceed the expectations of every patient and customer in regard to service, effort and professional standards.

Integrity

Demonstrating honest, positive and ethical behavior and communication in dealing with our patients, customers and employees.

Fiscal Responsibility/Cost Effectiveness

Making decisions that will ensure the long-term viability of the organization while providing quality services at the lowest possible cost.

Skilled, Caring People

Recruiting and supporting highly skilled, caring people who demonstrate respect and concern for all persons.

Community Partnerships

Promoting partnerships between the organization and the communities we serve.

Innovation

Employing new techniques, processes and methods to enhance the delivery of care.

Lifelong Learning

Learning, applying, and sharing knowledge, which improves and promotes health.

Our vision is to be the premier regional health system providing health care excellence in the communities we serve.

Rapid City Regional Hospital Foundation Foundation Staff
John Schmit
Administrative Director
(605) 719-5844
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Angie Kliewer, CFRE
Director of Fund Raising
(605) 719-5845
Email Angie Kliewer
Betty Quasney
Project Coordinator/Grant Writer
(605) 719-5842
Email Betty Quasney
Sheila Klosterman
Project Coordinator
(605) 719-5843
Email Sheila Klosterman
Becky Oliver
Data Specialist
(605) 719-5840
Email Becky Oliver

Rapid City Regional Hospital Foundation
PO Box 6000
Rapid City, SD 57709
(605) 719-5840
FAX: (605) 719-5847
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