History_of_Gottsche

History of the Gottsche Foundation
William H. and Carrie Gottsche were sheep ranchers, butchers and finally bankers in Rock Springs, Wyoming. Their daughter was stricken with polio and treated over much of the world, but they felt she gained more from treatment in the Hot Springs Park Pools. Because of this, they left money to build a rehabilitation center in Thermopolis. Thermopolis, Wyoming was selected as the ideal building site for the center, because of its wonderful mineral hot springs and the proven relief it gave their daughter Marguerite. The bequest stipulated it be modeled after the Warm Springs, Georgia facility.

The William H. and Carrie Gottsche Foundation was incorporated March 28th, 1954. This corporation was established to maintain a non-profit health foundation to provide diagnosis and treatment for crippling conditions for children and adults. Treatment was to be given without discrimination on the grounds of race, color and creed or ability to pay. All of the professionals at Gottsche utilize a team approach for evaluation and setting goals. The staff is used to "Making It Happen" and "Making a Difference" in our patients lives.
	Gottsche is a leader in comprehensive health care in our community, surrounding areas and the state of Wyoming. Gottsche has served the disabled of this state for over 40 years with professionalism and dedication. Our center is known nationally for being one of the finest comprehensive rehabilitation centers in the state. Gottsche's success is due to specialization and focused expertise, staff caring and staff loyalty. The staff longevity is remarkable. We continue to improve services and out comes for patients and families. Our ratings from patients are almost 100% from good to excellent.
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