Dakota Hospital Foundation

Since its beginning in 1930, Dakota Hospital Foundation has fulfilled a mission of improving the health of the individuals and communities in our area. The health care 'pioneers' who established Dakota Hospital Foundation (DHF) also nurtured a tradition of community health service leadership represented by today's Foundation members.

Over the last 80 years, Vermillion's hospital has grown into a comprehensive community medical center providing care for the whole family. Together with Sanford Vermillion Medical Center, DHF continues to be dedicated to community health and wellness.

Click here for the Dakota Hospital Foundation Newsletter - the DHF Times.

Community Benefits

All gifts to the Dakota Hospital Foundation are used to further its' important mission of community health and wellness and to assist in meeting the following needs:

Clinical Innovation: Seed money to foster and enhance new programs and fund unique services
Health Care Education: Support of community health and wellness programs and scholarships for health professionals
Quality of Life: Supporting community projects that enhance the quality of life of our residents, patients, visitors and staff

DHF Projects

Scholarships for local and area students pursuing a career in healthcare
Tuition assistance in the Health Science track at Vermillion High School
3-year grant & strategic planning partner with the Main Street Center
Hands Free CPR device at the hospital and emergency room
Pressure Mapping System (prevention/monitoring device for pressure ulcers)
Hospital Infant/Vulnerable patient security system
Therapeutic equipment for use in hospital, care center and therapy departments
Community Placed Automatic External Defibulators (AED's)
Digital Mammography
An Evening for Women
Healing Garden
Vermillion Public Schools Wellness Program & Sanford FIT education