Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company Makes $60,000 Gift to ER Remodeling Project

Grinnell Regional Medical Center has received an additional investment from Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company for the medical center’s Moving at the Speed of Life comprehensive campaign in support of the planned renovation of Grinnell Regional’s emergency department.

“The viability of our company, community, and surrounding communities is deeply dependent upon the services of Grinnell Regional Medical Center,” says Larry Jansen, president and CEO of Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company. “Without a modern hospital, businesses and communities experience difficulties attracting and retaining quality employees and residents. As a local resident and president of the largest employer in the area, I am grateful for the services we receive from Grinnell Regional.”

Grinnell Regional Medical Center is seeking funds to completely renovate and upgrade the emergency department. More than 10,000 patient visits happen annually in this certified Level III/Area trauma center. Significant improvements are needed and planned for GRMC’s emergency services to continue to meet the needs of area residents and all who come to the emergency department for medical care.

“We are absolutely thrilled that Grinnell Mutual has chosen to invest in the new emergency department,” says Denise Lamphier, director of Communications and Development at GRMC. “The medical center relies heavily on philanthropy from our corporations, small businesses, individuals, and families alike. We’ve made a tremendous amount of progress in the past year thanks to the generous support of area residents.”

Overall, GRMC’s latest comprehensive campaign, called Moving at the Speed of Life has raised just shy of $3.2 million. As funds have been received, projects have been started and completed. This includes the GRMC Auxiliary Chemotherapy and Infusion Center, Manatt Family Urgent Care, the new Paul W. Ahrens Fitness Center at Postels Community Health Park, a new da Vinci Xi surgical robot, and a 64-slice CT scanner. It’s all about enhancing services, facilities, and technology at GRMC to meet the healthcare needs of the community today and in the future while also supporting annual needs of the medical center.

For more information about Moving at the Speed of Life: A Comprehensive Campaign for GRMC, please contact Lamphier at 641-236-2589 or dlamphier@grmc.us.

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