November 10: on this day in 1986 (33 years ago)

Another milestone in our 125 years of caring for our hometown: The Adith Miller Patient Care Fund was established (Now the Ben & Adith Miller Patient Care Fund). This unique fund has helped more than 5,700 community members with nearly $12.5 million in medical bills. Each person’s story is different, and this fund has made a meaningful difference in each of their lives. Just a few of the heartfelt messages they’ve shared… I wasn’t expecting that. It wowed me… I was born in your hospital and so were my kids. This will help me stay ahead of my bills. Once again, thank you very much. This gift means a ton of stress is lifted. I’m so very thankful. My situation really scared me. It’s hard to admit I’m getting older and may need help. I am not well enough to have a job anymore. God Bless people who really help people in need. Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity! You have eased one of my burdens in this trying time in my life. With sincere appreciation. Thank you so much. It means so much to us. We paid our payments every month on time but it got very difficult when my husband got hurt, so the last three years we struggled. We couldn’t afford the insurance deductible it was so high, and with the premium it would be $20,000 before the bill would be touched. I would like to make sure the generous donors know how very much I appreciate the help I am getting. Having been recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and its complications, I would feel even more insecure and worried about my ability to stay on top of my medical bills. With the help from the Ben & Adith Miller Patient Care Fund, I feel better about everything and am more likely to stay in good health. – Anonymous My sincere thank you to the Ben & Adith Miller Patient Care Fund for their donations that help me continue receiving my excellent medical care at Winona Health that I otherwise would not be able to afford. Bless you all. Thank you so much for your generous help. My husband and I would not be able to afford much needed health care treatments and medicines had it not been for this fund. You are literally saving our lives with your help, and we are forever grateful to you. Thank you so much for the help. I’ve been so sick I couldn’t work for a month. I was so stressed and depressed about how I would pay my bills until I heard about the donation. It was truly a blessing. Thank you all so very much! There are no words that can describe how grateful I am. I try hard to help others, and now I know how it feels to receive love from others. God bless you and thank you from the bottom of my heart. We never thought we would encounter all the medical problems we have. My wife and I have been married over 50 years and we worked hard and did everything right. We do indeed love our doctors and Winona Health. I could go on and on. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! You have blessed me and my family and we are so grateful. This was a huge lift off our shoulders. After reading the letter, I was very inspired and blessed to see what you are doing. I hope one day I can contribute to this fund. This will never be forgotten. Learn more about the Ben & Adith Miller Patient Care Fund.