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Renovation Project Focuses On                Improving Quality of Life

Lake City, Minn. – A major renovation project to help improve the quality of life of nursing home residents at Lake City Medical Center – Mayo Health System (LCMC) kicked off with a public open house on October 1.

Community members in attendance had an opportunity to learn about the Life Matters Here project, tour the nursing home and view architectural renderings. This is the first major renovation planned at the nursing home since it was built 31 years ago.

“We will be redesigning the current layout to make it feel more like home,” explains Scott Kallstrom, nursing home administrator.   Full Story

Fundraising Activities

Parents Support Fund in Memory of Fallen Soldier

In memory of their son, Spc. Anthony “Tony” Hebert, Bob and Laurie Hebert (pictured above) made their annual $5,000 contribution to the Tony Hebert Compassionate Children’s Fund established at Lake City Medical Center – Mayo Health System three years ago. They presented the donation to Mary Gravenish, development director, on June 30, which would have marked Tony Hebert’s 23rd birthday.  Full Story

Couple Donates TV

Dick and Rita Diercks of Red Wing recently donated a 32” television with a DVD player to Lake City Medical Center – Mayo Health System. The TV has been placed in a patient/visitor waiting lounge located in the hospital. The Diercks say they donated the TV in appreciation of the great medical care and service Dick received at LCMC. They hope other patients and their family members will use it during their hospital stays.