MONTROSE, CO – Montrose Regional Health is collaborating with Montrose Black Canyon Rotary Club and Montrose High School Black Canyon Interact Club to purchase essential lab equipment for the National Blood Transfusion Services in Belize, a country in Central America where disease concerns and supply limitations contribute to a severe blood donation shortage. In the entire country of Belize, there are only 7 locations where blood can be donated. This prompted Crystal Mengenhausen, wife of MRH CEO Jeff Mengenhausen and Rotary Club member, to support the Interact Club’s educational field trip to Belize.
Blood donors are vitally important to the operation of healthcare institutions. Without regular blood donations, life-saving transfusions for surgeries, serious injuries, cancer treatments and other serious health issues would not be possible. Montrose Regional Health recognizes this importance and is partnering with Montrose Black Canyon Rotary Club and the Interact Club to raise money to purchase essential lab equipment for the Central Lab at Belize National Blood Transfusion Services. Crystal Mengenhausen and Interact students were able to fund their Belize trip through various fundraisers, and MRH made a donation for the lab supplies which will be sent to National Blood Transfusion Services once they are purchased.
“Montrose Regional Health’s commitment to our community shines brightly through their generous support of our mission in Belize,” said Crystal Mengenhausen. “By donating funds and helping purchase essential lab equipment at a discounted cost through their Materials Management Department, they’ve not only bolstered the success of the Belize trip but also empowered local Rotary Interact high schoolers and Rotary members to make a profound and lasting impact both at home and across the globe. Their dedication exemplifies how collective efforts can truly transform lives.”
During their trip, Interact students were able to tour the National Blood Transfusion Service’s headquarters in Belize City and were even invited to participate in a blood drive organized by The Island Donors Squad on the island of Ambergris Caye. The blood drive was a resounding success, with 27 pints of blood being collected in a single day.
Montrose Regional Health would like to thank the Black Canyon Rotary Club and the Montrose High School Interact Club for the opportunity to work alongside them in supporting a noble cause and extending quality care beyond our borders.
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Photo Caption: Montrose Regional Health is collaborating with Montrose Black Canyon Rotary Club and Montrose High School Black Canyon Interact Club to purchase essential lab equipment for the National Blood Transfusion Services in Belize, a country in Central America where disease concerns and supply limitations contribute to a severe blood donation shortage.
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.
