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THE LEGACY
Dr. Roger E. Marks and wife Edwyna moved their family to Glen Rose, Texas sight unseen from Plymouth, New Jersey after answering an ad in a medical journal. In 1949 Dr. and Mrs. Marks traveled three days with a first grader and baby boy to their new home in Glen Rose, Texas. Dr. Marks traveled the back roads of Somervell County patching wounds and delivering babies, often to be paid with a sack of corn or a side of beef.
Dr. Roger Marks was a pillar of the community in all facets of life. Dr. Marks served as the Mayor of Glen Rose, a school board member and team physician to the Glen Rose Tigers. Dr. Marks was the founding President of the Optimist Club, and served on the board at First United Methodist Church of Glen Rose. Dr. Marks even established the community’s first library.
With amazing foresight, Dr. Marks envisioned a single campus, a continuum of health care with a hospital engaged with primary care physicians’ offices and connected to a nursing home. After plunging most of his life savings, the Marks-English Hospital opened in 1971 where Glen Rose Medical Center stands today.
The Dr. Roger E. Marks Healthcare Foundation was established in 2006 as a way for generous families and individuals to secure the vitality of our capabilities right here at home. The Dr. Roger E. Marks Healthcare Foundation is a not for profit, tax exempt corporation, established to raise, receive and allocate gifts for the benefit of growth for Glen Rose Medical Center.
While hospital operating margins are shrinking, costs for advanced equipment is not. And to stay on the forefront we must continuously update for the best in patient care.
The legacy is ours to establish and support so that Dr. Marks legacy commitment can inspire the future of visionary health care for our entire community.
Success Stories
The Kickstart my Heart Run is an annual event for the Foundation. A recent run was held in memory of a beloved nurse who touched many lives but lost hers tragically. Her children were able to continue their educations due to the generosity of participants and sponsors.
It has been such a joy to see the community respond to the new treadmills provided by the Dr. Roger E Marks Healthcare Foundation. Such a blessing for those needing physical rehabilitation.
The Foundation was able to provide funds, along with others, to match a grant and purchase passenger vans for use by the hospital. This needed transportation is a lifesaver for locals who would otherwise have difficulty seeking medical services.
The Dr. Roger E Marks Healthcare Foundation provides the second largest scholarship to a graduating high school senior annually. Candidates for this scholarship are those seeking a health care career. Our donors are forwarding lives through their generosity.
Through fundraising events and the kindness of sponsors/participants, the hospital lab and cardiopulmonary departments have received updated equipment which allow the medically fragile and others to get diagnostic testing locally without the burden of travel.
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When a vital surgery lamp failed to function and had to be replaced quickly, the Dr Roger E Marks Healthcare Foundation was able to jump into action. The funds to secure a new lamp saved patients from being relocated or surgeries rescheduled. Thanks to donors who helped save the day!
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Employees of Glen Rose Medical Center who are furthering their health care education are eligible for tuition reimbursement through the Dr Roger E Marks Healthcare Foundation. One candidate is a shining example of commitment to our community’s health. This administrative support person has decided to obtain a nursing degree.
Leadership
Jennifer Marks Underwood
Tammie Apodaca
Pam Parsons
Gary Wittle
Charla Foster
Brian Thomas
Ann Claybaugh
Angie Robertson
Ymke Condy
Thank you donors for assisting the Foundation to purchase equipment.
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ISD Analyzer – Lab @ GRMC
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Biodex Unweighing Harness – Outpatient Therapy @GRMC
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Surgery Lamp- Surgery Dept. @ GRMC
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Emergency Room Sign@ GRMC
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EKG Machine-Cardiopulmonary Dept. @ GRMC
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$25, 000 contribution towards the purchase of passenger vans for the SeniorCare program at GRMC
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Chemistry Analyzer Lab @ GRMC
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Holter Monitor System Cardio Dept. @ GRMC
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Ablation Machine Surgery
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Sonosite Machine and stand
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2 patient surgery beds
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LUCAS Chest Compression Device “thumper”
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4 Stryker Patient Wheelchairs
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Elliptical Outpatient Therapy
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Treadmill Outpatient Therapy