ASPIRUS HEALTH FOUNDATION LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN SUPPORTING ASPIRUS MERRILL HOSPITAL RENOVATIONS
With a $275,000 cornerstone gift from the Bierman Family Foundation, Aspirus Health Foundation has officially launched its $1 million Building a Healthier Future capital campaign. The initiative supports a $40 million renovation of Aspirus Merrill Hospital, aimed at strengthening access, safety, and innovation in health care for the Merrill community. Aspirus Merrill Hospital has been a been a trusted health care provider for the region for almost 100 years. The Building a Healthier Future campaign will directly support critical renovation elements, enhancing patient safety, comfort, and quality of care. The renovation positions Aspirus Merrill to meet the needs of future generations. The Bierman Family Foundation’s investment jumpstarts the Building a Healthier Future campaign and reflects strong community confidence in the hospital’s vision.
“We are deeply grateful to the Bierman Family Foundation and its leadership for their extraordinary generosity in support of our hospital,” said Jane Bentz, donor engagement and development specialist with Aspirus Health Foundation. “Their gift will inspire others to come together to support local health care and the community members Aspirus will serve for generations to come.”
The $40 million renovation project at Aspirus Merrill Hospital is designed to:
- Expand facilities to better serve a growing patient population
- Modernize technology to support advanced medical care
- Enhance patient environments to promote healing and comfort
- Increase operational efficiency to deliver faster, more effective services
As part of the campaign, Aspirus Health Foundation is offering naming opportunities that allow donors to leave a lasting legacy within Aspirus Merrill Hospital. These named spaces will recognize philanthropic support while reinforcing the hospital’s role as a community-centered place of care.
