Valley City – 2024 proved to be a year of accomplishments for CHI Mercy Hospital, marked by both internal advancements and a strong commitment to serving the Valley City community. Our
successes reflect the dedication of our exceptional staff and our unwavering commitment to
provide high-quality care for all patients.

CHI Mercy’s commitment to Valley City extended beyond the hospital walls through several
impactful initiatives:
● CHI Mercy Hospital and our Auxiliary awarded a total of $1,500 in scholarships to
aspiring medical professionals. This is an effort to promote careers in healthcare and
benefit our community by investing in the future workforce.

● CHI Mercy Hospital, alongside our parent company CommonSpirit Health, provided
$6,000 in grant funding for Valley City Public School’s “Access for All” Program. This
ensures access to behavioral health counseling for all students.

● The CHI Mercy Foundation gave a $20,000 donation to Valley City Parks and Recreation

Foundation. With these funds, the VCPR Foundation will help pay for activity fees or
gym memberships for children in our area.

● Our Foundation’s Casino Night Gala raised an impressive $85,000 to upgrade emergency
room tools and life-saving equipment throughout the facility. These investments will
improve patient care for the residents of Valley City and surrounding areas.
The hospital achieved significant advancements in clinical care and service offerings:

● The hospital received two prestigious American Heart Association awards, recognizing
our excellence in Stroke and STEMI (heart attack) care. This demonstrates our
commitment to providing timely and effective treatment for these critical conditions.
● We also expanded service lines to better meet the needs of our community, including:

○ Introducing the LSVT BIG Program, a renowned therapy designed to assist
individuals with Parkinson’s disease and other neurological conditions.
○ Completing construction on our in-house mammography suite to improve access
to vital preventative screenings.

○ Providing cataract surgeries for patients with vision challenges. This means they
no longer need to travel far distances for consultations or procedures, ensuring
timely diagnosis and treatment.

○ Lastly, expanding our Telehealth services to include evening hours for inpatients.
This addition provides patients with convenient access to board-certified
specialists, ensuring seamless and timely care around the clock.
Our commitment to providing state-of-the-art care is reflected in our investments towards facility
upgrades and new equipment:

● We upgraded our outdoor signage to reflect the current CHI brand.
● With funds raised at the 2023 Oktoberfest- we purchased new cardiac monitoring
defibrillators that not only improved our internal capabilities, but allowed us to donate a
Lifepak to Barnes County Ambulance. This further strengthened emergency medical
services in the region.

● We recently implemented new Alaris medication pumps, an advancement aimed at
enhancing patient safety and improving medication administration.
CHI Mercy actively participated in numerous Valley City Chamber of Commerce and Valley
City Parks and Recreation events throughout the year, strengthening our ties with the community
and demonstrating our commitment to collaborative partnerships. We provided many community
education sessions on crucial life-saving skills, including CPR, first aid, and tourniquet
application, empowering residents to respond effectively in emergencies.

In conclusion, 2024 was a year of remarkable growth and achievement for CHI Mercy Hospital.
Our dedication to providing exceptional patient care, coupled with our commitment to
community engagement and philanthropic initiatives, positions us well for continued success in
the years to come. We extend our sincere gratitude to our staff, providers, volunteers, donors, and
the entire Valley City community for their unwavering support.