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About the LMH Health Foundation

Our Purpose

LMH Health Foundation inspires community and philanthropic support to strengthen LMH Health as a partner for lifelong health.

A Partner for Lifelong Health

Join us as we build a destination for healthy living. LMH Health is committed to helping you and your family stay healthy for life. Our goals are the same as yours: healthy people, healthy communities and a healthy future for everyone.

Your gifts help fund investments in patient care, community education, charitable care, wellness and more, so that the care you and your loved ones need will always be available, when and where you need it.

As a community-owned, not-for-profit hospital, LMH Health serves the healthcare needs of the community regardless of an individual's ability to pay. LMH Health receives no tax support from the city of Lawrence or Douglas County and invests all contributions and excess revenues in services, equipment and facilities. Your gift makes a difference!

Read our 2024 Annual Report

Read our 2023 Annual Report

Board of Directors, 2026

Members of the LMH Health Foundation Board of Directors oversee the organization’s executive director and nearly $15 million in philanthropic assets to provide average annual donor support of more than $3.8 million to LMH Health. Board members participate in strategic planning, advise on program initiatives, and engage with current and prospective donors.

Roles and Responsibilities for the Board of Directors

LMH Health Foundation Board of Directors

LMH Health Foundation Board of Directors, 2026

Teresa Kempf, President

Joan Golden, Vice President

Lindy Eakin, Treasurer

Laura Hedges, Secretary

Gail Vick, Past President

Dr. Justin Anderson

Daryl Craft

Marilyn Dobski

Rosy Elmore

Cindy Fritzel

Dr. Adam Goodyear

Lindsey Hoover

Matt Hoy

Joe Hurla

Dr. Walter Ingram

Dr. Shelly Kortkamp (ex-officio – LMH Health President & CEO)

Pat Miller (ex-officio - LMH Health Board of Trustees)

Sandy Praeger

Karin Rexroad (ex-officio – LMH Health Volunteers)

Robin Ward

Jeff Weinberg

Staff

Rebecca Smith
Executive Director
785-505-5005

Erica Hill
Finance & Strategic Initiatives Director
785-505-3315

Amy Northrop
Annual Giving Manager
785-505-3314

Earl Reineman
Major & Planned Gifts Manager
785-505-3317

Becky Swearingen
Financial Assistant
785-505-3316