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Projects We Fund

Mercy Health Foundation 2009 projects

Fitness for the Physically Challenged     $11,992
A certified exercise instructor provides personalized programs for people with physically debilitating diseases through the Curative Workshop Gym.

Living Healthy Community Clinic     $100,000
An important community collaboration that delivers primary medical care to uninsured Winnebago County residents. 

Tri County Community Dental Clinic     $25,000
The TCCDC serves Winnebago, Outagamie and Calumet counties.  Approximately 19 percent of the low income patients seen by volunteer dentists at the clinic are from southern Winnebago County.  

Michael D. Wachtel Cancer Center     $127,999
Funding to complete renovation of the Michael D. Wachtel Cancer Center through upgrades to the Lineac control room and vault, replacement of cabinetry in the lobby and work areas, and renovation of the hallway between the Michael D. Wachtel Cancer Center and the hospital.

Southern Region Nursing Award     $1,000
An outstanding nurse practicing in an Affinity Medical Group clinic within Affinity Health System’s southern region will receive this award, in the form of a continuing education scholarship, during Nurse’s Week.

Sisters of the Sorrowful Mother Tribute     $5,000
In honor of the order’s 125th anniversary, a new section of the Hallmarks of Mercy was created to recognize the contributions of the Sisters who have served at Mercy Medical Center.

Current Donor Advised Funds and Other Projects

David C. Leach Continuing Education Fund for Nurses
Clark Family Health Science Library
Dr. Theresa Cheng Endowment for Medical Excellence and Compassion
Dr. Eric Wilson Endowment for Imaging Excellence
Mary Kimball Anhaltzer Center for Integrative Medicine
Michael D. Wachtel Cancer Center
Phyllis Leach Breast Center
Affinity Heart and Lung Services
Affinity Women and Family Services
Palliative Care