Foundation
Supporting Exceptional Healthcare in our Community
The Morrison Community Hospital Foundation
Since 2008, the Morrison Community Hospital Foundation has been dedicated to a single mission: to support Morrison Community Hospital, foster its growth, and promote excellence in healthcare. Through the generosity of our community, we’ve raised over $1.5 million to enhance medical equipment, purchase land, and fund critical building upgrades — ensuring that Morrison and the surrounding communities continue to receive top-quality, personalized healthcare close to home.
Whether it’s modernizing our facilities, expanding services, or supporting cutting-edge technology, the Foundation helps the hospital meet the evolving needs of patients today and for generations to come.
"I feel it is a privilege to be part of such an amazing foundation. I admire their dedication and am grateful for their partnership as we continue to build access to healthcare for the communities we serve." - Pam Pfister, CEO
How Your Donations Can Help
Your support directly contributes to projects that enhance patient care, expand services, and modernize facilities. Some recent accomplishments include:
- 2021 Hospital Expansion- Adding 80,000 sq. ft. of new and renovated space, including:
- Five new Emergency Department bays
- Eight private medical patient rooms
- State-of-the-art Operating Room
- Expanded Laboratory and Radiology departments
- Provider offices, rehab relocation, and billing and coding areas
- Funding Modern Technology & Equipment – Supporting the addition of seven primary care providers, three social service professionals, fourteen specialists, and new equipment in the lab, radiology, and OR departments.
- Future Growth – The Foundation also supports future expansions, including plans for mid-2026 to accommodate more providers and growing patient needs.
Ways You Can Give to the Foundation
Supporting Morrison Community Hospital is simple and meaningful. Every gift strengthens healthcare in Morrison, helping patients receive expert care close to home. Here are a few simple ways you can help:
- Donate Online – Use our secure PayPal system for fast, easy contributions.
- Planned Giving & Estate Planning – Leave a legacy through wills, trusts, or charitable gifts.
- Event Participation – Attend fundraising events and auctions to support hospital projects.
- Corporate or Employee Campaigns – Companies and hospital staff can organize fundraising initiatives. Over 170 hospital employees participate in annual themed fundraisers, raising more than $25,000 over the past three years to support hospital projects.
Support us at these Foundation Events
The Foundation hosts engaging events throughout the year to foster fellowship, celebrate our community, and raise funds for the hospital. Past and upcoming events include:
- Spring Gala & Wine and Beer Tasting – Enjoy breathtaking views, live music, delicious food, and a dessert auction at the Eagle Point Lodge in Clinton, IA. Tickets include buffet dinner, complimentary wine and beer samples, and priority seating for tables of eight.
- Christmas Tour of Homes – A beloved community tradition, refreshed for 2026/2027.
- Estate Planning Workshops – Local experts share strategies on trusts, wills, estate tax, family and charity planning, farm succession, and more.
These events aren’t just about raising funds — they’re about bringing the community together to support exceptional local healthcare.
Meet the Foundation Board
Our Foundation is guided by a passionate team of local leaders, committed to strengthening healthcare in our region:
- Betty Steinert – President, retired Whiteside County Economic Development Director
- Sandi Wilkens – Vice President, retired School Principal
- Mick Welding – Treasurer, Marketing Director, Morrison Community Hospital
- Pam Pfister – Secretary, CEO, Morrison Community Hospital
- Kelly Vegter – Assistant Treasurer
- Don Beswick – Bank Vice President
- Katie Coates – Selburg
- Amanda Cook – Assistant Treasurer, Self-Employed Photographer / Website Developer / Real Estate Sales
- Rich Criss – Emmanuel Church Ministry Coordinator, former EMS
- Chris VanDerLeest Christina Wetzell – Retired Accountant
- Christina Wetzell – Marketing Director, Morningside of Sterling
Their leadership ensures that every donation makes a meaningful impact, helping the hospital continue to serve our community with excellence and compassion.