Humboldt County Hospice Foundation Invests in New Bed to Enhance Patient Comfort

The Humboldt County Hospice Foundation has made a significant investment in patient care by purchasing a new hospice bed, valued at $18,781.19. This important upgrade reflects the Foundation’s ongoing mission to support hospice patients and their families with comfort, dignity, and compassion during one of life’s most difficult times.

The previous hospice bed, also funded by the Hospice Foundation, had served its purpose well over the years. However, due to its age, replacement parts were no longer available from the manufacturer. Understanding the importance of being prepared and ensuring that patients receive the highest quality of care, the Hospice Foundation moved forward with the purchase of a new, state-of-the-art bed.

What sets this new bed apart is its advanced technology, including a “turn assist” feature. This function automatically and gently repositions patients at programmed intervals, helping to prevent painful bed sores and reducing discomfort—challenges that are often difficult to manage at end of life. By easing the physical burden on both patients and caregivers, this new equipment brings greater dignity and relief to those in hospice care.

The Humboldt County Hospice Foundation, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, was created to support the unique needs of hospice patients in Humboldt County. The Foundation works closely with the hospice care team to identify and meet those needs, while also promoting education around hospice concepts and supporting bereavement services for families.

This bed purchase is just one example of how the Foundation uses donations to make a direct, meaningful impact on patient care. Contributions to the Foundation help ensure that vital resources remain available in our community, especially during such tender and vulnerable times.

If you would like to support the work of the Humboldt County Hospice Foundation and help make a difference for hospice patients and their families, donations are always welcome and appreciated. If you're interested in making a donation to support the Hospice Foundation of Humboldt County you can do so by mailing cash or check to: Humboldt County Hospice Foundation, 1000 15th St. N. Humboldt, IA 50548.