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Posted: March 2nd, 2022

Central Louisiana Community Foundation Generously Donates to Moms and Babies Campaign

The Natchitoches Regional Medical Center Foundation receives generous gift from the Central Louisiana Community Foundation.

On behalf of David and Jennifer Thornton, the Central Louisiana Community Foundation recently presented a check to the Natchitoches Regional Medical Center Foundation for $450,000. This generous donation was made in support of the Foundation’s Moms and Babies Campaign and will help fund the purchase of new fetal monitors for NRMC’s Labor and Delivery Department. A portion of the gift also benefitted the NRMC Laboratory which will use the funds for new equipment.

“We are so very grateful to the Thorntons for their tremendous support facilitated by the Central Louisiana Community Foundation,” noted Kirk Soileau, NRMC Chief Executive Officer. “This extraordinary gift will further enhance the level of care we provide moms and babies, and it will benefit so many families.”

“What’s so special about this gift is that Jennifer began her career at NRMC in the OB Department. She cares deeply about the safety and wellbeing of each mom and baby. This gift will fund fetal monitors which will allow our nursing team to measure the baby’s heart rate as well as the mother’s contractions, blood pressure and heart rate before and during childbirth,” explained Anne Mahloch, NRMC Labor & Delivery Nursing Unit Manager.

“Today, Jennifer fills shifts as a nurse practitioner at our rural health clinics as well as the NRMC OB/Gyn Associates, but she saw a need in Labor and Delivery, and she and David generously provided resources to make this level of monitoring available,” shared Sarah LaCour, NRMC Chief Nursing Officer. “We greatly appreciate their family’s support, CLCF, and the NRMC Foundation.”

About the NRMC Foundation

The Natchitoches Regional Medical Center Foundation is a 501(c)3, nonprofit fundraising foundation, which exists to ensure that Natchitoches Regional Medical Center (NRMC) is equipped to excel in delivering healthcare excellence for every member of our community. 

The NRMC Foundation achieves its mission through the philanthropic support of NRMC associates and board members; individuals, families, and businesses; and grant making organizations.  Special fundraising events include the area’s premier the Steel Magnolia Run, Annual Gala, TappedTober Craft Beer & Wine Festival, and Halloween Golf Classic. For more information, visit NRMChospital.org.

About the Central Louisiana Community Foundation

The Central Louisiana Community Foundation (CLCF) is a nonprofit organization that encourages effective giving from people who care about Central Louisiana. CLCF administers charitable funds established through gifts and bequests from individuals, families, businesses, and other nonprofit organizations. Uniting the regions’ citizens, financial advisors, and nonprofit agencies, CLCF seeks to stimulate charitable giving to improve the quality of life in Central Louisiana. The Foundation invests these funds to increase the philanthropic capacity across the region.