Who owns Southwest Health Center?
Southwest Health Center is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit, non-stock issuing corporation. Because there is no stock, there are no personal or corporate owners. Nine area residents comprise the Board of Directors that is responsible for the operation Southwest Health Center. Board members are not compensated for their time or service. The Board has a contract with Brim Healthcare to help in the day-to-day activities of Southwest Health Center; however the Board holds the ultimate decision-making power. Community members all benefit from the services offered making us all connected to Southwest Health Center.

What is the role of the Southwest Health Center Foundation?
Through its growth and development, Southwest Health Center has never lost sight of what is important - the people who live in the communities we serve. Providing high quality health care to each individual has always been a priority. Southwest Health Center's Foundation was founded with that thought in mind. Our top priority is the people we serve.

The goal of the Foundation is to offer a vehicle for supporters to invest in their community and assure the future of quality healthcare and services at Southwest Health Center. Future contributions allow for new technological equipment for patient care.

How has the Foundation contributed to Southwest Health Center in the past?
Today, because of the foundation and our donors, the nursing home residents have a van that enables them to be more involved with community activities. Respiratory care services have been expanded with a plethysmography unit and a capnography unit, as well as laboratory services with a new chemistry analyzer. Surgery has gained new VNUS (a minimally invasive alternative to vein stripping surgery) procedure equipment. With the help of the Quota Club of Platteville, infant hearing equipment has been purchased. In 2005, the Foundation accomplished financial support for the construction of the new hospital. All of these projects have made an important and measurable impact on our communities and within the services we offer and truly represent our mission. Investing In Our Future. For Life.

When is the "right time" to contribute to the Foundation?
When it comes time to making an investment, the "right time" is when it's right for you. Many of our contributors began their relationship with our Foundation during its recent Capital Campaign. Now that the campaign has ended, we enjoy an ongoing relationship with many of these generous friends of the Foundation.

How do I contribute to the Foundation?
There are numerous ways you can contribute to the Southwest Health Center Foundation. Each and every gift helps the Foundation to fulfill its mission.

General Contributions can be made in the form of checks or cash.

Scholarships
Many families and individuals have elected to establish scholarships in their name as a way of contributing to Southwest Health Center's Foundation.

Appreciated Property
Gifts of appreciated property may be an attractive alternative to cash gifts. You may double your tax benefits with a gift of stocks, bonds, mutual funds, real estate or property to Southwest Health Center's Foundation.

Charitable Bequest
Leaving a charitable bequest in your will is a way to give a gift to the Southwest Health Center Foundation. A bequest may be a specific sum of cash, securities and/or proceeds from a life insurance policy. Bequests should be directed to "Southwest Health Center Foundation, a not for profit organization based in Platteville, WI, for the benefit of Southwest Health Center."

For more information on any of these options, contact Gwen Kirchhof, Foundation Director, at 608-348-2331 or stop by the hospital at 1400 East Side Road in Platteville, Wisconsin. Gwen can also be reached via email at kirchhofg@southwesthealth.org

How much should I contribute?
Regardless of the amount of your gift, you can be assured that your contribution will be used to enhance the activities and programs of Southwest Health Center. Whether it's a $10 gift or a $1,000 gift, it will ensure the care of patients and residents, today and in generations to come.