In keeping with the mission of Providence Medical Center, the Auxiliary plays an important role in the total care of patients. Members, men and women, are a supportive group of goodwill ambassadors who promote the hospital through a variety of special projects. Some projects are directed toward fund-raising, others toward service for patients and staff. The Auxiliary manages the Medical Center Gift Shop and sponsors the Lifeline Emergency Response System for the homebound and disabled.
Members hold mini fund-raisers in the hospital and help with community health education programs.
With funds raised, the Auxiliary purchases equipment for patient care areas and supports hospital programs that benefit patients and residents of the region the hospital serves. The Auxiliary's major annual fund-raiser is the Founders' Benefit. Proceeds from the 1998 Benefit are designated for the purchase of fetal monitoring equipment for the Labor and Delivery unit. The annual Chili Supper and other types of entertainment are just for fun events that take place throughout the year. General meetings provide information on the Medical Center, healthcare and other topics of current interest.