At Weems Memorial Healthcare Foundation, every gift helps strengthen the health of our community. For 2026, we have identified key priorities for 2026 where generosity & sponsorship proceeds can make an immediate and lasting difference.
Comfort and Care — Supporting Our Growing Clinics
In the last two years, our clinics welcomed (on average) more than 6,600 patient visits, and that number continues to grow. Each visit represents a neighbor, friend, or visitor receiving compassionate, local care right here in Franklin County.
To meet this growing need, our first fundraising priority is to update exam room beds — an investment that enhances both comfort and quality of care. Goal: $40,000 which would allow for direct enhancements in each clinic: West Clinic: 3 standard beds, East Clinic: 5 standard beds, Plus one specialty bed: for each clinic
These upgrades will help ensure that every patient—from young families to lifelong residents—receives care in a safe, welcoming, and modern environment.
Stronger Bones, Stronger Community — Bringing DEXA Screening Home
Help us bring a DEXA (bone density) machine to Weems Memorial Hospital. This vital piece of equipment allows for quick, painless bone density screenings—an important tool in preventing osteoporosis and fractures. A local DEXA machine will help protect some of our most vulnerable neighbors:: Women 65 and older, Men 70 and older, Adults over 50 with risk factors like low body weight, family history of osteoporosis, certain medications, or chronic health conditions
Today, Franklin County residents must travel long distances for these screenings, even for routine annual tests. With your support, we can change that. While the resources to fund said technology is in proposed Weems budget for next fiscal year, we sense supplemental funds will be required. (estimated cost for machine: $67K)
Every donation is a step closer to reaching these goals, Together!