A Breath of Fresh Air

Raised $11,056.24 Towards the Goal of $13,280.00

Project Wrap Up

In 2020, the BCH Foundation helped to purchase three Vapotherm units for use across all areas of the hospital. These purchases were made possible through fundraising during the 2020 Big Give Gage event and the annual BCH Foundation Healthcare Grant Award Process. Vapotherm devices allow the Beatrice Community Hospital to comfortably treat a broad range of breathing issues, from supporting the needs of COVID-19 patients, to newborns, COPD, pneumonia and heart failure patients.

Project Details

Help us give our patients "A Breath of Fresh Air."

The BCH Foundation asks for assistance to purchase two Vapotherm HiVNI (Hi velocity nasal insufflation) devices.

Vapotherm high velocity therapy is an advanced form of high flow oxygen delivery, capable of providing ventilatory support, without the need for a tight-fitting respiratory mask. Vapotherm has been used by 1,250 hospitals and 1.5 million patients to date. Backed by strong clinical data, Vapotherm is proven to help patients with respiratory conditions avoid placement on BiPAP machines which require the patient to wear a mask over their nose and mouth during until their cardiopulmonary crisis has resolved and may help patients avoid invasive intubation and placement on a ventilator. 

One device can allow the Beatrice Community Hospital to comfortably treat a broad range of breathing issues, from supporting the needs of COVID-19 patients, newborns, COPD, pneumonia and heart failure patients.

The cost of each device, the cost to provide reliable and comfortable breath, is $6,640. Two Vapotherm ventilator support systems will allow BCH to care for every patient who needs it.  

The benefits of Vapotherm are many:

• The comfort of wearing a nasal cannula vs a pressurized mask over the nose and mouth.
• The ability to communicate with caregivers and loved ones while receiving breath and oxygen support.
• The ability to have good oral hygiene because no mask is used.
• The ability to take medications, nutrition and water by mouth while breathing is being supported.The ability for clinicians to provide precision control of the oxygen level, flow rate of the gas, and temperature of the gas allows for control of the patient’s comfort and management of certain laboratory blood values. 

“I can attest to the patient success and respiratory therapist satisfaction with the Vapotherm.  I worked with countless patients on this device at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital (a Vapotherm Center of Excellence) in Lincoln NE with over 15 years of Vapotherm use at that organization.  Vapotherm truly has been responsible for hundreds of successful patient liberations for ventilators and keeps people off of ventilators.” “This technology would be an extraordinary tool in the cardiopulmonary department of any community access hospital and would set us above what other similar hospitals can provide.”– Joe Rush Registered Respiratory Therapist, Registered Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Therapist and Cardiopulmonary Director BCH. 

Delivering Life's most Treasured Moments

Raised $8,125.00 Towards the Goal of $23,000.00

Project Wrap Up

In 2019 the BCH Foundation worked with the Gage County Foundation to help plan and organize the first ever day of giving in Gage County, Big Give Gage. Big Give Gage, help on September 10, 2019 united the community around generosity for 47 area non-profit organizations, bringing in over $173,000 in total.

The BCH Foundation raised funds to support fetal heart monitors for the Labor & Delivery department at Beatrice Community Hospital, helping to purchase two monitors as well as other medically necessary equipment. 

Project Details

When a new baby is on the way, the top priority at the Beatrice Community Hosptial is delivering a healthy, happy little one in a safe and caring environment. 

To do this, we need your help. The professionals at BCH rely heavily on advanced technology to provide quality care, safely and efficiently. We would like assistance to purchase two new Phillips brand Avalon CTS Wireless Fetal Monitors to provide quality care to the nearly 200 babies born each year at Beatrice Community Hospital.

 We want to give Mom the best chance of having a successful and worry-free delivery. With traditional monitors Mom is required to have continuous monitoring but she is faced with having to be attached to the moitors and cords on the traditional fetal monitors, limiting movement. Studies show that frequent moving and repositioning help the labor process. Wireless monitors are used on expectant mothers to give them the freedom to move freely while in labor. Using a wireless monitor gives nurses and doctors the ability to keep a close eye on baby's heartbeat and Mom's contractions, while Mom still has the independence to walk around, use the whirlpool, and change positions frequently. 

“At Beatrice Community Hospital, our nurses take pride in helping a new Mom to feel safe and comfortable during the big day. Any assistance with purchasing two new wireless monitors would help out greatly to continue to provide the great service our labor and delivery staff strive to provide.”  Jill Allen, OB Coordinator

The Phillips Avalon CTS Wireless Fetal Monitors cost over $11,500 each. Our goal for the Big Give Gage is to raise $23,000 and purchase two new monitors to replace the outdated monitors currently in use, and continue to safely welcome each and every happy little bundle of joy!