Pullman hospital gives away $38,000 to support health care

The Pullman Regional Hospital has given away thousands of dollars worth of grants to support local healthcare.

The hospital’s Auxiliary reports it has funded 10 internal grant awards totaling $38,000, according to a news release. Grants have been given to eight healthcare departments within the hospital.

The Auxiliary is a volunteer-managed organization based within the hospital to fund purchases of patient comfort items. Since it was created in 1968, the organization has donated more than $752,000 to the hospital. Funds are raised through sales at the hospital’s gift shop, Diane’s Gift Garden, membership fees, donations and fundraisers.