RGH Foundation
The purpose of RGH Foundation is to solicit donations and financial support for the use and benefit of the Rio Grande Hospital and Clinics. The Foundation also functions to raise awareness for our not-for-profit hospital and all of its services in the community.
The Foundation Board is a group of committed individuals who enthusiastically believe in the mission and vision of the Rio Grande Hospital & Clinics.
Foundation Board of Directors

Foundation Board of Directors & Staff: pictured from left to right: Brett McIntosh, Emily Brown, Adrienne Marcilla, Julie Sauvigne (Secretary/Treasurer), Arlene Harms (CEO), Bonnie Asplin (Vice-president), Carla Gomez (former board member), Kathy Maxson (former board member), Eva Timberlake, Phil Gooch (former board member).
Not pictured: John Allen Davey (Co-chair President), Shirley McCullough, Kazie Deacon (Co-chair President), Shon Davis, Drew Watkins.
The Foundation Board of Directors meets six times a year to work on fund raising campaigns. If you are interested in becoming a member of the Foundation Board of Directors, get more information here.
Fundraising Events
If you would like to participate in our fundraising events, learn more here.
Tax Deductible Giving
All of your donation dollars are charitable dollars. Rio Grande Hospital & Clinics, a charitable, 501(c)(3) organization, is also a participant in the San Luis Valley Enterprise Zone. You will receive 25% Colorado State Income Tax credit for your donation to the hospital, in addition to the normal donation tax benefit. Find more information about Colorado Enterprise Zone tax credits here.
Transparency
Valley Citizen’s Foundation for Health Care dba Rio Grande Hospital 990 here
Rio Grande Hospital Foundation 990 here
Ways to Give
The RGH Foundation has established several ways you can contribute to Rio Grande Hospital & Clinics and help us keep the dream alive. These ways include: Cash Gifts, Gifts in Memory, Gifts in Honor, Guardian Angel Gifts, and Planned/Estate. Learn more about our giving programs or donate here.
For more information, please feel free to call
our Development & Communications Officer,
Eva Timberlake at 719-657-3266 or
email eva@riograndehospital.net
Mission: With a smile and a helping hand, we provide quality care and service to our communities.
Vision: We will distinguish ourselves as the trusted healthcare destination.
We will provide compassionate healthcare and advocate wellness through innovative access, preventive medicine,
and collaborative partnerships within our diverse community.
OUR LOCATIONS
Rio Grande Hospital
310 County Road 14
Del Norte, CO 81132
Tel: 719-657-2510
Open: 24/7
Creede Family Practice
802 Rio Grande
Creede, CO 81130
Tel: 719-658-0929
Rio Grande
Hospital Clinic
310C County Road 14
Del Norte, CO 81132
Tel: 719-657-2418
Monte Vista Medical Clinic & Pharmacy
1033 2nd Avenue
Monte Vista, CO 81144
Tel: 719-852-8827
Pharmacy Tel: 719-628-0533
Rio Grande Hospital Clinic at South Fork
52 Jackson Street
South Fork, CO 81154
Tel: 719-873-5494