Estine Tipton’s Story
Thanks to donors, Estine has great care close to home As a member of the hospital auxiliary, Estine Tipton is passionate about the care Mercy Health — Marcum and Wallace Hospital provides. She’s especially grateful for the outpatient infusion clinic donors support with their gifts. “I can’t take pills because of my stomach. So, I…
Read MoreJeff Hix’s Story
Jeff has the best equipment for his care, thanks to donors When Jeff Hix experienced intense abdominal pain and vomiting last June, he immediately feared the worst. He has experienced a small bowel obstruction before. Despite being in significant discomfort, he drove himself to the Mercy Health — Marcum and Wallace Hospital emergency department. “They…
Read MoreMeet Ellen Stotts
Why I Give: Mercy Health takes care of us, so I give to support their mission Ellen Stotts is on the front lines of health care at her hospital. She is the director of nursing at Mercy Health – Marcum and Wallace Hospital. Every day, Ellen sees the needs in patients, in the community, in…
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Mercy Health Foundation Irvine Irvine, KY PAY IT FORWARDFOR GREAT HEALTH CAREHERE IN OUR COMMUNITY. Mercy Health — Irvine, KY Our donors ensure Mercy Health Marcum and Wallace Hospital can always provide excellent health care, close to home. Because traveling nearly an hour away for medical care can be a burden, we’re here in…
Read MoreAnnual “Boots & Bling” – Stepping Out for Healthier Communities Event Raises $73,000+
All proceeds go toward the development of a much-needed cardiopulmonary disease program Cardiopulmonary disease has a 46% higher prevalence rate in Eastern Kentucky compared to the rest of the nation The Mercy Health Foundation Irvine raised $73,500 at this year’s annual charity event, “Boots & Bling” – Stepping Out for Healthier Communities. The event, which…
Read MoreYear-end charitable giving tips
GIFT PLANNING Year-end charitable giving tips Give wisely, leave a legacy Discover how gift planning can maximize your impact today and after your lifetime One Big Beautiful Bill Act Why charitable giving matters more than ever The recently passed One Big Beautiful Bill Act brings sweeping changes to tax and estate planning—making charitable giving more…
Read MoreMeet Buddy Wilton
A legacy of gratitude — Buddy Wilton’s vision for giving more by giving wisely Gratitude inspires E. Carlton “Buddy” Wilton, Jr. to give to the Foundation. And over the years he has learned a few tricks to maximize his generosity to have the greatest impact. That’s why he has made “blended” gifts to the Foundation…
Read MoreSupport for renovations improves patient care from the ground up
Floor upgrades make work smoother and safer at Mercy Health – Marcum and Wallace Hospital Donor support enabled Mercy Health Foundation Irvine to buy $200,000 of new flooring When you think of upgrading medical facilities, you may not think about floors first. But the floors at Marcum and Wallace Hospital were 20 years old and…
Read MoreDonors fund new pediatric crash cart for Marcum and Wallace Hospital’s ER
Mercy Health – Marcum and Wallace Hospital has seen a rising number of young ER patients Donors like you helped Mercy Health Foundation Irvine update pediatric supplies for the hospital Left to right: Jessica Samples, RN – ER; Keith Claypoole, Respiratory; Ellen Stotts, Director of Nursing; Missy Snowden, ER Manager Emergency rooms in Kentucky have…
Read MoreSusan Hawkins’ Story
Susan gives to Mercy Health Foundation Irvine to help her community keep up with changing needs Susan Hawkins is so proud of having a community hospital like Mercy Health – Marcum and Wallace Hospital. That’s why she chooses to give back, both financially and with her time. As a member of the hospital auxiliary, Susan…
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