Stepping up to curb gun violence
CommonSpirit Health Foundation | National
In response to this growing public health crisis posed by gun violence, CommonSpirit Health Foundation developed the Gun Safety and Education Initiative. This pilot program has successfully launched in multiple regions of CommonSpirit Health’s 24-state footprint: CHI Saint Joseph Health in Kentucky and Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH) in Washington.
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Driving unity
Mark Twain Medical Center Foundation | California
The annual Copper Valley Punjabi Charity Golf Tournament was established to support the naming of the emergency department at Mark Twain Medical Center in San Andreas, California. Since 2021, members of the Sikh community from across six states — California, Oregon, Washington, Nevada, Arizona and Illinois — have attended the event, dinner and awards ceremony.
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Care Coaches transform patient experience
Dignity Health Foundation - East Valley | Arizona
The Care Coach program is an innovative initiative that has greatly enhanced patient safety and satisfaction at Chandler Regional Medical Center and Mercy Gilbert Medical Center. The program exemplifies CommonSpirit Health’s commitment to compassion, empathy and respect. Made possible through charitable support, it highlights the powerful role philanthropy can play in addressing social challenges and improving lives.
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A sanctuary of support: The Woody and Millie Ingram Guest House
Penrose-St. Francis Health Foundation | Colorado
The Woody and Millie Ingram Guest House features 25 private suites, communal living areas, home-cooked meals and scenic views of Pikes Peak. More than just a place to stay, the guest house is a sanctuary during times of medical crisis. It provides a sense of normalcy and peace for families facing difficult situations, creating an environment where they can recharge, find support and remain close to their loved ones at St. Francis Medical Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
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Frank and Vivien Dvorak: A journey from grateful patients to visionary philanthropists
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Foundation | Washington
Bellevue, Washington residents Frank and Vivien Dvorak are avid boaters, engaged community members and dedicated philanthropists. The Dvoraks made a significant philanthropic commitment to Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Foundation. This generous estate gift, totalling $10 million, will provide $5 million to the Benaroya Research Institute and $5 million to Virginia Mason Franciscan Health.
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Addressing infant and maternal mortality in rural Arkansas
St. Vincent Foundation
In Southwest Arkansas, access to excellent maternal, prenatal and postpartum care has long been a challenge, particularly for families in rural communities. Thanks to philanthropic funding, the ARMOMS program, led by CHI St. Vincent Health System, ensures these moms receive the high quality care that every expectant mother deserves. As it moves into its third year, the program’s success is a powerful reminder of the difference that focused, well-funded initiatives can make.
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