First Shipment of Medical Supplies Being Donated
ThedaCare’s mission is to improve the health and well-being of the communities served. In some cases, “our communities” extend beyond our borders of Northeast and Central Wisconsin to the greater community of humankind.
The people of Ukraine are in crisis as the conflict with Russia escalates. As community members see the heartbreaking images of homes destroyed, families torn apart to flee to safety, and numerous people injured, many team members have asked, “What can I do to help?”
ThedaCare team members have rallied together to support the humanitarian effort in three key areas where donations are needed most: monetary, medical supplies and medications.
Recently, Tom Meier, ThedaCare Inventory Technician, and Kurt Rasmussen, Supervisor of ThedaCare’s Supply Chain Distribution, prepared the first shipment of medical supplies donated from ThedaCare that will be distributed by a Midwest network of Ukrainian-American groups.
If community members would like to help, the ThedaCare Family of Foundations has created a special Ukrainian Medical and Humanitarian Care Fund, where 100% of the funds raised will be donated by ThedaCare to International Medical Corps (IMC). IMC is a global, non-profit, humanitarian aid organization that provides emergency medical services and health care training and development programs to those affected by disaster, disease or conflict. IMC is closely aligned with the ThedaCare mission, as it focuses on holistic, boots-on-the-ground care in Ukraine and Poland. If you would like to contribute:
- Visit the ThedaCare Family of Foundations website at https://thedacare.org/about-us/giving/
- Scroll down to the “Donate Today” section
- Choose the value of your donation
- Under “Designation”, click the drop-down menu and select “Ukrainian Medical & Humanitarian Care Fund”
- Complete the remaining sections of the form
- Click the green “Donate” button
Donations to the ThedaCare Family of Foundations’ Ukrainian Medical and Humanitarian Care Fund are tax-deductible gifts. ThedaCare thanks community members for their generosity and support to bring hope to the people of Ukraine.
About ThedaCare
For more than 110 years, ThedaCare® has been committed to improving the health and well-being of the communities it serves in Northeast and Central Wisconsin. The organization delivers care to more than 600,000 residents in 17 counties and employs approximately 7,000 health care professionals. ThedaCare has 180 points of care, including seven hospitals. As an organization committed to being a leader in Population Health, team members are dedicated to empowering people to live their unique best lives. ThedaCare also partners with communities to understand needs, finding solutions together, and encouraging health awareness and action. ThedaCare is the first in Wisconsin to be a Mayo Clinic Care Network Member, giving specialists the ability to consult with Mayo Clinic experts on a patient’s care. ThedaCare is a not-for-profit health system with a level II trauma center, comprehensive cancer treatment, stroke and cardiac programs, as well as primary care.
