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 DOC WILLETT
The Beginning of our Legacy

In honor of Doc Willett's personal and professional contributions to our community, the Healthcare Foundation  inaugurated the Doc Willett Healthcare Heritage Awards in 2009.  Find out more about our 2010 event here.


BE A PART OF THE LEGACY
Ever since Doc Willett helped establish the Steamboat Springs Hospital Association in 1946, our community has supported its non-profit medical center.  YVMC depends solely on patient care revenue and charitable gifts to maintain and grow our services to the community.  Your support at any level continues Doc's legacy of giving to our community hospital. 

DOC WILLETT SOCIETY$25,000+
During his 56 years of service, Doc Willett established a remarkable legacy of caring for our community that Yampa Valley Medical Center is proud to continue today


JUDGE ADDISON GOODING SOCIETY: $10,000-$24,999
Judge Gooding was the first Chairman of the Hospital Board, starting in 1946.  He led the effort to build the new community hospital.


1914 SOCIETY: $5,000-$9,999
Doc Willett planted the seeds for a thriving Medical Center when he helped establish Steamboat's first community hospital in 1914.

LINCOLN SOCIETY: $2,500-$4,999
From 1914 to 1921, the local hospital was housed in the building at 6th and Lincoln that is currently the Old Town Pub.


ASPEN SOCIETY: $1,000-$2,499
In 1921, Doc Willett opened a new hospital in a converted apartment building on 7th and Aspen.

1950 SOCIETY: $500-$999
Routt Memorial Hospital was dedicated on August 13, 1950.


PARK AVENUE SOCIETY: $250-$499
Rourr Memorial Hospital was located on Park Avenue.


1999 SOCIETY: $100-$249
Yampa Valley Medical Center opened its doors on November 21, 1999.

HERITAGE SOCIETY: up to $99
We continue to celebrat the community members who are such an important part of our healthcare heritage.
                           

WAYS TO CONTRIBUTE

  • Monetary Donations:
    The Healthcare Foundation accepts gifts of cash, check, money order or credit card. Check out our Donations page for more information.

  • Volunteering:
    Behind every successful event or project that supports quality healthcare in our communities is a group of dedicated and talented people: OUR VOLUNTEERS

Want to learn more about YVMC and HFYV? Download our Annual Fund Brochure

Want to learn more about how you can help? Pleasecontact us - we'd love to hear from you!
the Healthcare Foundation for the Yampa Valley
PO Box 883415 / Steamboat Springs, CO  80488
phone: (970) 871-0700 / fax: (970) 871-9148