Incline Village Community Hospital Foundation Receives Grant for Its COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund from the Dave & Cheryl Duffield Foundation

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The Incline Village Community Hospital Foundation is thrilled to announce that they have been awarded a $350,000 grant from the Dave & Cheryl Duffield Foundation to support the IVCH COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund.

This charitable contribution will help dramatically increase Incline Village Community Hospital’s and Tahoe Forest Health System’s ability to address our community’s needs during this pandemic. Specifically, this grant will directly assist with the purchase of patient ventilators, renting a mobile CT unit, providing personal protective equipment (PPE) for staff, supporting the COVID-19 Drive-By Clinic, setting up telehealth services, and providing emergency staffing to keep IVCH operational. 

The entire Incline Village Community Hospital team is beyond grateful for Dave and Cheryl Duffield’s generosity during this unprecedented time for Incline Village and for the Hospital. “The Duffields are committed to the health and well-being of the Incline Village community,” said Jerleen Bryant, Executive Director of the Dave & Cheryl Duffield Foundation. “They want to do everything they can to ensure that we emerge from this crisis stronger and more unified than ever before.”

Every gift, regardless of size, will help during this time of need. 100% of each dollar raised will go directly toward focusing on local needs while facing this global pandemic. Please visit http://inclinehospital.com/giving for more information on how to make a gift to the Incline Village Community Hospital Foundation’s COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund.

The Incline Village Community Hospital Foundation’s unwavering gratitude for our community’s support during this time is immeasurable. Donors have a direct and substantial impact on the extraordinary care offered at Incline Village Community Hospital.

For more information about donating, please contact the Incline Village Community Hospital Foundation atfoundation@tfhd.com or by calling (530) 582-6329.

About the Dave & Cheryl Duffield Foundation
The Dave & Cheryl Duffield Foundation is a private charitable foundation based in Incline Village, Nevada. The Duffields are the founders of Maddie’s Fund, a leading animal welfare foundation dedicated to revolutionizing the status and well-being of companion animals. The Duffields are long-time benefactors of companion animal causes, education initiatives, and veteran’s programs. They thoughtfully honor the spirit of their dog Maddie in their philanthropy pursuits to thank her for her love and companionship.

About Incline Village Community Hospital
Located in the heart of Incline Village, Nevada, Incline Village Community Hospital offers year-round, 24-hour emergency care to the North Lake Tahoe area, and a wide range of high-quality healthcare services including primary and specialty health care, surgery, laboratory, diagnostic imaging, and physical therapy and medical fitness services. Incline Village Community Hospital is a part of Tahoe Forest Health System, serving the Tahoe and Truckee communities since 1952. For a complete list of physician specialties and services at Incline Village Community Hospital, visit www.inclinehospital.com.

April 17, 2020