The rich history of Naeve Health Care Foundation (NHCF) began in 1963 when Albert Lea community leaders, Dick Trow and Chester Leusman, saw the need for local support of Naeve Hospital. Since then, generous donations, combined with prudent fund management, have helped to maintain excellent local healthcare at Albert Lea Medical Center.

Today's healthcare challenges make it even more essential to maintain this rich history. Dwindling government reimbursements, rapidly changing medical technology, and rising healthcare costs present unprecedented economic challenges.

The vision and spirit of countless public servants who were committed to their local hospital continues in a greater way than any of them could have imagined. Today Naeve Health Care Foundation contributes thousands of dollars annually to Albert Lea Medical Center.