Jamestown Community Foundation Awards $2,500 Grant to JRMC Foundation

Posted By: Jamie Dickerman
November 26, 2024 @ 7:10 am
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The Jamestown Community Foundation recently awarded a $2,500 grant to the JRMC Foundation to assist with the purchase of a new Infant Warmer for the Family Birth Center. Pictured left of the Infant Warmer: Emily Bivens, JCF board member, Elizabeth Carlson and Jessica Olafson, Birth center staff. Pictured to the right of the equipment, front row, l-r: Barb Lang JCF board member, Alexis Madcke, birth center and Tonya Perkins, JRMC Foundation director. Middle row, l-r: Shirley Jackson and Paulette Ritter, JCF board members. Back row, l-r: Emily Woodley, birth center and Mike Delfs, JRMC Executive Director; Kirk Heim, JCF board member. (Photo Submitted)

JAMESTOWN, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – The Jamestown Community Foundation has awarded a $2,500 grant to the JRMC Foundation to support the purchase of a new Infant Warmer for the Family Birth Center at Jamestown Regional Medical Center (JRMC), a media release states.

The new Infant Warmer will ensure that every baby born at JRMC receives advanced, high-quality care. Equipped with cutting-edge technology, the device includes features such as a resuscitation system for newborns, an oxygen saturation monitor, blended oxygen, and a built-in scale. These enhancements are essential for maintaining a modern healthcare environment and addressing the critical needs of newborn care.

Founded in 1985 as the Jamestown Hospital Foundation, the JRMC Foundation focuses on securing philanthropic gifts to advance JRMC’s mission. The foundation emphasizes funding for cancer care, humanitarian needs, capital facilities, innovation, technology, equipment, and creating a healing environment.

For information about the Jamestown Community Foundation, including grant applications and guidelines, visit www.ndcf.net, select “Learn,” and navigate to the Jamestown Community Foundation page. Additional inquiries can be directed to Barb Lang at 701-320-4570. Donations can be sent to JCF at P.O. Box 2004, Jamestown, ND 58402.