OAKLAND MERCY HOSPITAL

601 East 2nd Street
Oakland, NE 68045
(402) 685-5601

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AUXILIARY

The Hospital Auxiliary has been a vital part of our facility since 1952 when 32 charter members established the organization. The activities of this group have changed dramatically since then. In the early days, the ladies donated their time sewing, mending, canning fruits and vegetables, making jelly, and assisting visitors. Over the years, the Auxiliary has raised significant money and their efforts are visible throughout the hospital and both clinics.

The current officers are President – Patty Miller, Vice President/Secretary – Joanne Peterson, Treasurer/Tree of Love - Nancy Wallerstedt. The group meets on the fourth Monday of the months of January through June and September through November.

Since 1952, the Auxiliary has donated their time and services and over $150,000 toward the purchase of hospital equipment. Some of the past year purchases were:
     2009 ~ Emergency Room Medication Cart
     2007 ~ Medtronic Lifepak CR plus Defibrilator
     2007 ~ Special Ear Thermometers for the Oakland clinic and Emergency Room
     2006 ~ Hand-held Oximeter

Members of the Oakland Mercy Hospital Auxiliary participate in a variety of projects to benefit the hospital. The Auxiliary sponsors and participates in some of the following:
     Annual Salad Luncheon
     Health Fair
     Tree of Love

The Hospital Auxiliary is open to any area residents. Membership dues are $1.00 a year. If you would like to get involved, or even to be an inactive member, please join us.

For more information, please call the hospital at (402) 685-5601 and leave your name and phone number with the receptionist. An auxiliary member will then contact you.