It’s a big day in the small town of Philip today (Dec. 8, 2022) as residents celebrate the grand opening of the Philip Health Center.
CEO Jeremy Schultes says the expansion and renovation has been in the works for several years.
In the late 1990s, an expansion and renovation of the hospital was needed so supporters began a capital campaign and turned to the US Department of Agriculture Rural Development office in South Dakota to see what financial assistance might be available.
Campaign Chair Roger Porch says they used that fundraising effort as a guide for this new project.
Vonda Hamill, Director of the Philip Area Healthcare Foundation, says they’ve had great turnout for people fulfilling their pledges.
South Dakota Rural Development State Director Nikki Gronli they provided $5.99 million for the project.
Again, the grand opening is today from 1-4pm at the Philip Health Center. There will be speakers at 1pm, otherwise it’s a come and go style open house event.
The new Scotchman Living Center, conceptual drawing.
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The old Philip Nursing home, built in 1968.
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Construction and renovation process.
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Construction and renovation process.
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Construction and renovation process.
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Construction and renovation process.
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The key donors: The Kroetch Family, Scotchman Industries; Jeff Birkeland (5th from L), West Central Electric Cooperative; DeMaris and Erv Nesheim, and Ray Smith President, First National Bank, Philip.
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The Family of John Brucklacher.
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The campaign council members: Back L to R: Chuck VanderMay, John Knutson, Marion Matt, Jeremy Schultes, Ray Smith, Mike West, Kathy Gittings, Jenna Finn, Mike Vetter. Front L to R: Grady Crew, Vonda Hamill, Roger Porch, and Krista O’Dea.
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Campaign Co-Chairs: Roger Porch and Ray Smith.
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