New Board Members Elected to Brookings Health System Foundation

  • January 15, 2018

Mary Minton
New Board Member Mary Minton

Brookings Health System Foundation’s board of directors welcomed Mary Minton and Tara Mills as their newest members at the Jan. 11 meeting. Minton fills the seat vacated by Roberta Olson and Mills fills the seat vacated by Bruce Lushbough. Both Olson and Lushbough served the organization as board members for the maximum of four, two year terms.

“I’m eager to get involved with the innovative programs that the board has developed to meet the tangible needs of the Brookings community,” says Minton.

Existing board officers Vice-Chair Joanie Holm and Secretary Jim Winterboer’s two year terms were renewed through December 2019. Existing Chair David Kneip’s two year term will be up for re-election this coming December. Kneip will have served the organization for the maximum four terms.

Tara Mills
New Board Member Tara Mills

“I feel honored to serve on the Brookings Health System Foundation board. I can see the difference that it makes to have a Foundation that serves our community and our health system,” says Kneip. “I want to welcome our new members and look forward to them experiencing the true generosity of our community.”

Brookings Health System Foundation was formed to support Brookings Health System through philanthropic programs including financial assistance for those in need, support for on-going staff education, and upgrades to facilities, equipment and technology. For more information, please visit www.brookingshealth.org/Foundation.

About Brookings Health System Foundation

The mission of Brookings Health System Foundation is “Inspiring people to support Brookings Health System through philanthropy, recognizing the vital role of local healthcare in sustaining quality of life in our community.” Gifts to the Foundation support charity health care for those less fortunate, health and wellness education, facility, equipment, and technology upgrades and other needs as they arise at Brookings Health System. For more information about Brookings Health System Foundation or how you may contribute, please contact Foundation Director Barb Anderson at (605) 696-8855 or foundation@brookingshealth.org.

About Brookings Health System

Brookings Health System, located in Brookings, South Dakota, includes a 49-bed hospital, the 79-bed The Neighborhoods at Brookview nursing home, Brookhaven Estates senior living apartments, Yorkshire Eye Clinic, and medical clinics in Arlington, White and Volga, South Dakota. It is a non-profit, city-owned facility that offers the community a full range of inpatient, outpatient, surgical and extended care services. The emergency room is staffed 24 hours a day and provides around the clock patient needs ranging from minor injuries to life threatening crises. For more information about the services offered at Brookings Health System, please call (605) 696-9000 or visit us on the Web at brookingshealth.org.