I am very excited to announce that Montrose Regional Health and the San Juan Healthcare Foundation have developed a new partnership and have become the Montrose Regional Health Foundation that will begin in 2025. The creation of this new, combined foundation will continue to support the healthcare needs of the Montrose community and surrounding region. Our newly established foundation combines the resources of Montrose Regional Health and the San Juan Healthcare Foundation, which forms a powerful alliance that will continue to enhance healthcare access, services, and initiatives across our region. The San Juan Healthcare Foundation has been improving the healthcare needs of our region since 1982 when a group of local citizens developed a mechanism to raise funds to help meet the future healthcare needs of the area. Most recently they donated $500,000 to help fund the expansion of the San Juan Cancer Center.
“This merger will maximize our impact, streamline fundraising efforts, and ensure a more robust and sustainable future for healthcare in our area. The combined foundation will focus on supporting MRH’s growing healthcare infrastructure, continuing to fund existing and new programs, advancing medical technology, and continuing to provide scholarships for students pursuing career in healthcare,” said Jeff Mengenhausen, CEO of Montrose Regional Health.
The Montrose Regional Health Foundation will continue to be deeply embedded in our local community, working closely with individuals, businesses, and civic organizations to raise awareness and funds for healthcare needs. Kelly Anderson has been hired as the Executive Director of the MRH Foundation and brings a wealth of experience. Kelly served as the Grand Junction Valley Symphony Executive Director for the past 12 years and is dedicated to community development and nonprofit administration. He has a proven track record of successfully leading nonprofit organizations and an entrepreneurial spirit. The goals for the Montrose Regional Health Foundation include developing a Grateful Patient program, researching the feasibility of a capital campaign, and developing the MRHF while continuing to work closely with the Caring Friends Fund and grant giving through the San Juan Fund.
“We are proud of the partnership we have developed with Montrose Regional Health Foundation, and this merger represents an exciting new chapter,” said Kathie Lower, San Juan Healthcare Foundation Board Chair. “Together we will have the opportunity to make an even greater impact on the future of healthcare for our region.”
Please stay tuned as we continue to share more information on our new endeavor, and to Care for you Like Family through different avenues.
Leann Tobin, Chief Ancillary Services and Marketing Officer, Montrose Regional Health
About Montrose Regional Health (www.MontroseHealth.com)
Montrose Regional Health is a 501(c)3 nonprofit healthcare system serving Montrose, San Miguel, Ouray, Gunnison, Delta, Hinsdale and San Juan counties. The hospital is licensed for 75-beds and offers an extensive range of inpatient & outpatient health care services, including cardiology, oncology, minimally invasive surgery, laboratory, medical imaging/radiology, Mountain View Therapy, Acute Rehabilitation Unit, advanced respiratory & pulmonary services, and the family birthing center. The health system has a reputation for acquiring the latest technologies in healthcare, from robotic assisted surgical services to UVC-disinfection technology. Montrose Regional Health is the second-largest employer in Montrose County, with more than 700 employees and 100 providers who represent 23 medical specialties. With a tagline that reads Caring for you like family, the health system is known for its warm patient care.
