VMH Waukon Medical Clinic bench donated in memory of Tom Baxter ...

The new Veterans Memorial Hospital Waukon Clinic recently received another park bench donation for outside the clinic building for patients and family members who choose to wait outdoors. This bench is donated by the Tom Baxter family, in his memory. Tom passed away a year ago and believed in the need for Rural Healthcare. Beth Baxter, Tom’s wife, states, “He understood the importance of specialized care but firmly believed in the importance of rural healthcare at every level, whether it was routine care or in an emergency situation. Tom loved and enjoyed the Waukon community and always had time to sit and have a visit. So, in true Irish (Tom Baxter) fashion: ‘Cheers to rural healthcare and the people who make it happen!’” Pictured, back row center, is Beth Baxter, Tom’s wife, who was an LPN at Veterans Memorial Hospital for nearly 30 years, along with her family, left to right, Ruby Welch, Carrie Welch, Lucy Welch (seated), Betsy Baxter, Beth Baxter, Kelly Baxter, Laura Baxter, Miley Baxter (seated) Jacob Baxter, Brian Baxter and Maddie Baxter. Submitted photo.