What We Do

Mission Statement:

The Montrose Regional Health Foundation is dedicated to caring for you like family by inspiring philanthropy, fostering community partnerships, and providing vital resources to support Montrose Regional Health.

Vision Statement:

Montrose Regional Health Foundation, supported by the power of philanthropy, will create a thriving community where everyone has access to exceptional healthcare.

Our Stories:

Every patient has a story, and every story inspires us to do more. From
life-saving surgeries to compassionate care, your experiences highlight
the impact of our hospital and the generosity of our donors. Share your
journey with us and help bring hope to others, showing how together,
we make a difference.

Our History:

Montrose Regional Health Foundation

Montrose Regional Health and the San Juan Healthcare Foundation have developed a new partnership to form the new Montrose Regional Health Foundation. This combined foundation continues the mission of supporting the healthcare needs of the Montrose community and surrounding regions, enhancing healthcare access, services and initiatives.

The Montrose Regional Health Foundation will continue to be deeply embedded in local communities, working closely with individuals, businesses, and civic organizations to raise awareness and funds for healthcare needs. The current goals for the MRH Foundation include developing a Grateful Patient program, researching the feasibility of a capital campaign, and developing the new combined foundation, while continuing to work closely with the Caring Friends Fund and grant giving through the new San Juan Fund.

The San Juan Healthcare Foundation has been improving healthcare in Montrose and the surrounding area since 1982 when a group of local citizens developed a mechanism to raise funds to help meet the healthcare needs of our communities. Most recently, the foundation donated $500,000 to help fund the expansion of the San Juan Cancer Center.

This newly formed foundation will continue to improve healthcare in the region, another way Montrose Regional Health is Caring for you like family. To learn more about the MRH Foundation, call (970) 240-7396.

About Montrose Regional Health (www.MontroseHealth.com)

Montrose Regional Health (MRH) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) healthcare system serving Montrose, San Miguel, Ouray, Gunnison, Delta, Hinsdale, and San Juan counties. Licensed for 75 beds, MRH offers a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services, including cardiology, oncology, minimally invasive surgery, laboratory services, medical imaging, Mountain View Therapy, a Level III Trauma Center, an Acute Rehabilitation Unit, a Spine and Pain Center, advanced respiratory and pulmonary care, and a family birthing center. Known for adopting advanced technologies such as robotic-assisted surgery and UVC disinfection, MRH is the second-largest employer in Montrose County, with more than 950 employees and over 188 providers representing 32 medical specialties. MRH is recognized for its warm, personalized care and lives its tagline: “Caring for you like family.”

Board of Directors

Kaye Hotsenpiller, Board Chair

Allison Nadel, Vice Chair

Dr. Kjersten Davis, Secretary/Treasurer

Dr. Mary Vader, Board Member

San Juan Fund Committee

Current Members:
Robyn Funk, Committee Chair
Phoebe Benziger
Patricia Chaloupka
Kaye Hotsenpiller
Katherine Lower
Allison Nadel
J. David Reed
Perla Rivera
Phyllis Wiesner