OUR MISSION

To grow healthier communities by fostering charitable support for Osceola Medical Center and the health-related needs of the people in the upper St. Croix Valley.

OUR HISTORY

The Osceola Community Health Foundation was established through a collaboration of the Osceola Medical Center Board of Directors and a steering committee of community volunteers. The foundation held its first official board meeting on June 22, 2001. It's bylaws were adopted in August of 2001.

The not-for-profit organization works to positively impact the health related needs of the patients of OMC and the community at large by fundraising through donations, events, and grants.

The foundation is governed by a voluntary board of respected community members .

We are grateful for your continued support.

OUR BOARD

Our board is made up of 10 community members who volunteer their time to the mission of the Osceola Community Health Foundation (OCHF). These dedicated members advocate, support, and lead the foundation in partnership with the Executive Director, Jill Leahy.

Chair: Mary Hazzard

Treasurer: Brett Carlson

Secretary: Chris McKenzie

Members at Large:

Mary Berklund
Jared Cutts
Betsy Kremser
Jennifer Mangelsen
Paul Nordick
Eli Rasmuson
Rachael Robinson

Openings:

1 Members at Large

Funds raised to support the creation of an Emergency Department patient room that can be converted into a safe space for patients in crisis

OUR INITIATIVES

Capital Space Enhancements

OCHF has been instrumental in providing funding to enhance spaces at OMC for the best patient care experience in the Valley. This has included the new campus, the addition to the campus, the chemistry lab, the surgical center, and most recently the ED safer space pictured on right.

Capital Equipment

OCHF has provided funding for capital equipment purchases and replacement including fetal monitors, telemetry equipment, hospital beds, lab equipment, surgical equipment, and much more.

Support for Staff Education & Training

The foundation values the work of the staff of OMC and has provided funds for continuing education at OMC. This includes simulation training, suicide prevention training, and A3 solution training.

Community Grants

A separate part of the foundation's mission is to give back to the community for health related needs. This has included support to various nonprofit organizations for programs such as mental health, women's health, substance abuse, elder care; and family education. Grant applications are accepted the 15th day of each quarter March, June, September and December. See the grants tab to learn more.

Community Scholarships

The foundation has made it a priority to award high school students who intend to pursue a career in the medical field and possibly return to OMC for that career. In 2025, the foundation awarded one $2000 scholarship to an Osceola High School Student and one $2000 scholarship to a St. Croix Falls High School Student.

Support for internal patient programs

OCHF considers internal grant requests from Departments at OMC on the 15th of every quarter: March, June, September, and December. These grant requests are typically $5000 or less and not included in the original budget of the department. The application must be approved and signed by the manager of the department and presented to the foundation director prior to submission. See the grants tab to learn more.