VALLEY CITY, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – CHI Mercy Hospital in Valley City is spreading holiday cheer with a life-saving donation to the Barnes County Ambulance. Following a successful Oktoberfest Gala in 2023, which raised $50,000 towards the purchase of cardiac monitoring equipment, CHI Mercy Hospital was able to upgrade their entire defibrillation system. This left the hospital with some equipment in good condition but no longer compatible with the latest update. With this in mind, the hospital wanted to pay it forward to one of our most utilized community resource: Barnes County Ambulance. The addition of the donated Lifepak machine, a powerful tool for treating cardiac emergencies, significantly enhances the ambulance service’s ability to provide immediate and effective care.

“The Christmas season is a time for generosity and compassion,” said Alana McClellan, ER Supervisor at CHI Mercy Hospital. “We are incredibly grateful for the community’s support in our local fundraising efforts. The donation of our Lifepak is a testament to that and to show commitment to our amazing first responders. We believe this gift will make a real difference in the lives of Barnes County residents!”

The Lifepak machine’s advanced features, including real-time ECG monitoring, automated external defibrillation (AED), and sophisticated data analysis, will allow paramedics to respond more effectively to cardiac arrests and other critical medical events. This donation will enable Barnes County Ambulance to equip more of its ambulances with this essential life-saving technology, improving patient outcomes and strengthening emergency medical services across
the county.

The collaborative effort between CHI Mercy Hospital and Barnes County Ambulance exemplifies the spirit of community and the shared dedication to providing exceptional healthcare to the residents of Barnes County.

Feature photo L to R; Melissa Holub, Andrea Suhr, Scott Miller, Nicole Fick, and Alana McClellan.