Pawnee Valley Community Hospital Family Medicine Clinic Shares Joy Through “Baby’s Welcome Bag”
Welcoming a baby is one of life’s most precious moments, but for some families, it can also bring unexpected financial challenges. To help ease that burden, Pawnee Valley Community Hospital Family Medicine Clinic has launched a heartfelt initiative called “Baby’s Welcome Bag” for newborns establishing care in our clinic. These bags are filled with baby essentials, giving mothers a little extra support as they begin their journey into parenthood.
The idea was brought to life by Jewel Davis, Director of Clinic Operations, whose vision was to ensure that every mother, regardless of circumstance, feels cared for, encouraged, and celebrated. Davis witnessed firsthand the needs of many new moms and wanted to create something that would provide comfort, practical help, and information about local and state resources.
“We wanted every mother who walks through our doors to feel seen, supported and empowered-especially during those early weeks of motherhood,” Davis shared. “That includes nursing mothers who may need extra encouragement or guidance as they care for their babies. These bags are a small reminder that they’re not alone; the clinic, along with our community, is committed to supporting both mother and baby as they begin this new chapter.”
Thanks to the generous contributions from the Pawnee Valley Community Hospital Auxiliary and the Pawnee Valley Community Hospital Foundation, the clinic is able to keep these bags stocked and ready for distribution. Their support highlights the strength of community partnerships and the impact they can have when working together to uplift families.
“Our Auxiliary loves finding meaningful ways to support our community through our hospital,” said Catherine Clapham, Auxiliary President. “Being part of this program focused on caring and kindness is something we’re truly proud of.”
“These bags are a reminder that our community stands behind its mothers,” shared Kyle Beckwith, Foundation Chair. “The program has already touched lives, with mothers expressing deep gratitude for the thoughtful gesture.”
The very first “Baby’s Welcome Bag” was given to Drew Smith, whose reaction captured the spirit of the program.
“This new initiative is such a great help to new moms like me. Having those essentials right when you need them makes such a difference, and I am extremely grateful to the clinic and everyone who made this possible.”
The Family Medicine Clinic looks forward to continuing the program and bringing joy, comfort, and the convenience of pediatric and well-child visits close to home. With multiple compassionate providers to choose from, each deeply committed to caring for children and families. Parents can feel confident they’re receiving personalized, heartfelt care without the need to travel.
