The Mitchell County Memorial Foundation 2025 Scholarship application for graduating seniors from Osage, St. Ansgar and Riceville high schools is now available. Click here for more information and the application.
Every act of generosity counts!
You can donate directly to the Mitchell County Memorial Foundation by clicking on the Donate button below. As the philanthropic arm of Mitchell County Regional Health center, Mitchell County Memorial Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the quality of healthcare and making a lasting impact on the well-being of our community. Your support ensures that Mitchell County Regional Health Center can continue to deliver quality medical care and enhance the overall well-being of patients and families.
Additional Ways to Give
In-Kind Contributions
Consider making an in-kind donation of goods or services. From medical supplies to office equipment, your non-monetary contributions help us offset costs and allocate more resources to patient care and research.
Legacy Giving
Leave a lasting legacy by including Mitchell County Memorial Foundation in your estate planning. By making a bequest or naming us as a beneficiary in your will, you contribute to the future of healthcare in our community.
Volunteer Opportunities
Give the gift of your time by volunteering at the hospital or participating in community outreach programs. Your dedication can make a significant impact on the lives of patients and their families.
If you would like to make a gift to the Foundation or would like more information, please call Elaine Barreca at 641-732-6013 or email Elaine.Barreca@mercyhealth.com.
Mitchell County Memorial Foundation Board Members:
Jean Brumm, President
Leo Chisholm, Vice President
Naomi Gudmonson, Treasurer
Ronnie Pitzen
Katie Penfold
Julie Romani
Michele Russell, MCRHC CEO
Elaine Barreca, MCRHC Senior Director, Communications and Foundation
Jacob Potter, Foundation Assistant
We are currently accepting nominations year-round. The 2025 DAISY award will be announced during Nurses Week in early May.
Mitchell County Regional Health Center is proud to honor its outstanding nurses with the DAISY Award — an international program that celebrates skilled, compassionate nurses who provide care to patients and families every day.
The DAISY (Diseases Attacking the Immune System) Award was established in memory of J. Patrick Barnes, who died at 33 of an autoimmune disease. The Barnes family was awestruck by the clinical skills and compassion of the nurses who cared for Patrick, so they created this award to say thank-you to nurses everywhere.
DAISY Award Recipients:
NOMINATE A NURSE FOR THE 2025 DAISY AWARD
Anyone can nominate a nurse — patients, family members, visitors, physicians, staff members and volunteers — by sharing a story of the outstanding care the nurse provided.
The DAISY Award committee selects one nurse who exemplifies the following characteristics:
- Established a special connection with a patient/family
- Has significantly made a difference in the life of a patient
- Shows empathy in all situations
- Is an outstanding role model for the nursing profession
- Generates enthusiasm and energy towards meeting the challenges of nursing
- Consistently exhibits excellent interpersonal skills
- Exemplifies the essence of professional nursing in all activities
The DAISY Award recipient will be recognized at a public ceremony and will receive a DAISY Award certificate, a DAISY Award lapel pin and a hand-carved stone sculpture titled A Healer’s Touch.
To nominate a nurse, please fill out the form below.
