Enhancing Veteran Health: A $1500 Donation from DAV Chapter #38

We are incredibly grateful to the Disabled American Veterans Chapter #38 for their continued
generosity! They have once again donated $1500, a tradition they've upheld for over four years. This vital
contribution will directly support our exercise programs, including Phase III Cardiac Rehabilitation,
MOVE, and Parkinson's-specific classes.
The donation was recently presented by Dawn Batcho (Right), DAV Chapter 38, Commander, Women
Veterans Committee, to Amy Erickson (Left), CHI St. Joseph’s Health Director of Rehabilitation Services.
These grant funds are instrumental in providing financial assistance to veterans in need, as well as their
immediate family members, who might otherwise face barriers to participating in our beneficial exercise
programs at the hospital. Their support ensures that more individuals can access the services they need
to improve their health and well-being. Thank you, DAV Chapter #38, for your unwavering commitment
to our community!
If you or anyone you know would benefit from this grant and the exercise and wellness services
available, please call CHI St. Joseph’s Health rehabilitation department at 218.616.3000.
About CHI St. Joseph’s Health
CHI St. Joseph’s Health is a 25-bed critical access hospital serving communities in Hubbard, Becker, Cass
and Wadena Counties since 1946. In recent years, CHI St. Joseph’s Health’s award-winning teams
received several national honors including: The Joint Commission Top Performer on Key Quality Measures
in Surgery: Top 100 Critical Access Hospital, HealthStrong; WomenCertified’s America’s Best Hospitals
Women’s Choice Award; and the Studer Group Fire Starter Healthcare Organization of the Month among
other national, regional and state recognitions.

About CommonSpirit Health
Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a
healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit
Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters
annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 137 hospital-based locations, in addition to its
home-based services and virtual care offerings. CommonSpirit has more than 157,000 employees, 45,000
nurses and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice providers across 24 states and contributes more
than $4.2 billion annually in charity care, community benefits and unreimbursed government programs.
Together with our patients, physicians, partners, and communities, we are creating a more just,
equitable, and innovative healthcare delivery system. Learn more at commonspirit.org.

Contact: Sonja Day
Communication/Marketing Manager
Foundation Director
CHI St. Joseph’s Health
600 Pleasant Avenue
Park Rapids, MN 56470
218.616.3383