About the Foundation
Brookings Health System Foundation, created on December 30, 2009, was formed to help build and support Brookings Health System. It is a 501(c)(3) organization, legally separate from the health system, and is governed by its own board of trustees.
Our Mission
Inspiring people to support Brookings Health System through philanthropy, recognizing the vital role of healthcare in sustaining quality of life in our community.
Foundation Board of Trustees & Leadership

Tara Mills

Karin Emery

Amber Hemmestad

Joshua Warne

Rod King

Scott Krantz

Jason Merkley

Brittany Venekamp
Foundation News
Warne Joins Brookings Health System Foundation Board
Joshua Warne was elected to the Brookings Health System Foundation board of trustees at the December 2024 board meeting. He will serve a two-year term through December 2026.
Aiming to Inspire Health Raises Nearly $31,000 for New Ambulance
Nearly $31,000 was raised at Brookings Health System Foundation‘s fifteenth annual Aiming to Inspire Health fundraiser.
Brookings Health Adds eNICU Plus New OB Equipment
Brookings Health System recently added eNICU services and new obstetrical equipment to enhance delivery and nursery care at New Beginnings Birth Center.