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Auxiliary

RCH volunteers play a vital role in providing personal, compassionate care. The Hospital Auxiliary supports patients, staff, and hospital fundraising efforts throughout the year.

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To learn more or volunteer, contact the Gift Shoppe.

Auxiliary Membership

  • $10 annual membership
  • $150 lifetime membership

Volunteers assist with:

  • Equipment and patient comfort purchases
  • Fundraisers and special events
  • The Gift Shoppe
  • Hospital tours and community outreach

Scholarships

The Auxiliary awards six $1,500 scholarships annually to students pursuing healthcare careers, including the Ward A. and Mabel Miller Scholarship.

The Auxiliary supports students pursuing careers in the healthcare field. A total of six $2,000 scholarships, including the $2,000 Ward A. and Mabel Miller Scholarship, are given annually.

The $2,000 scholarships are available to those students who are currently attending or graduates of Rochelle, Ashton-Franklin Center or the Oregon High School district, a current Rochelle area resident (living within 15 miles of Rochelle), an RCH employee or child of an RCH employee. If you have previously received an RCH scholarship, you may reapply after two years. Applicants should be currently enrolled or have been accepted into an accredited program. Click here to download the 2026 scholarship application.

Auxiliary Scholarship Winners