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Mee Memorial Hospital Foundation seeks new board members to help ensure quality care in South County

KING CITY, Calif., — Because rural residents — including those in South Monterey County — often encounter barriers to healthcare, hospital foundations have become integral in ensuring widespread access to quality care. As the only healthcare system within a 50 mile radius, King City-based Mee Memorial Healthcare System is vital in providing equitable care for rural residents, including immigrant farmworkers, who often face obstacles to quality care such as distance or language. Supporting these efforts is the Mee Memorial Hospital Foundation, an independent, nonprofit with a mission to adequately “equip, modernize, update and make aesthetically pleasant, the hospital facilities.” “Our foundation is dedicated to improving access to care in South County by funding important projects,” said foundation president John Greathouse. Toward its efforts to grow and better support the hospital, the foundation is currently accepting applications for new board members. Community members interested in applying should send an email (including a bio and resume) to Elsbeth Wetherill at ewetherill@meememorial.com. Over the past 50 years, the foundation has raised millions of dollars for the betterment of the hospital, from fetal monitors and dialysis chairs to floor polishers. Due to cuts in hospital funding on both state and federal levels, many hospitals have struggled to secure financial support. The Mee Memorial Foundation works diligently to raise funds and increase awareness of rural health-related challenges. The foundation always has a need for volunteers, to oversee donations, manage endowments and organize capital campaigns. It also hosts special events and fundraising activities where assistance is needed. More information: Mee Memorial Hospital Foundation 300 Canal St., King City, CA 93930 Phone: 831-386-7327 Online: www.meememorial.com

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