An Update on Two New Sterilizers

Think of them as washing machines in the OR!

Installing a 2,600-pound sterilizer is no easy feat. But the WDMH maintenance team was up for the task – twice! That’s because they understand the importance of specialized equipment that supports safe patient care. Our community does too!

WDMH now has two new sterilizers – thanks to the generosity of several donors who gave gifts to the WDMH Foundation’s General Equipment Fund. These donors include the Kin Club of Russell and the proceeds from their Catch the Ace 5.0 Lottery.

These specialized sterilizers, also called autoclaves, are used to properly sterilize medical equipment and instruments. For example, they are used to clean our instruments used to perform laparoscopic and open surgeries.

With three operating rooms, our sterilizers are used a lot. These pieces of equipment are essential to the smooth operation of WDMH and to patient safety. Thank you to our community for your generous support.

The total cost of the sterilizers is $208,760.41.