YORK HEALTH FOUNDATION

WELLSPAN YORK HEALTH FOUNDATION IS A COMMUNITY-BASED, NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE HEALTH OF THE LOCAL COMMUNITY BY SUPPORTING THE YORK-BASED ENTITIES OF WELLSPAN HEALTH.YORK HEALTH FOUNDATION DESIGNATES MONEY RAISED TO THE FOLLOWING FUNDS:GREATEST NEED - BE A PART OF RESPONDING TO EMERGING NEEDS. GIVING TO THIS FUND ENABLES US TO ADDRESS THE AREAS OF GREATEST NEED FOR WELLSPAN HEALTH.HEART AND VASCULAR RESEARCH FUND: ASSIST ADVANCES IN MEDICAL INNOVATION. WELLSPAN CLINICIANS ARE IDENTIFYING THE NEWEST AND MOST EFFECTIVE TREATMENT METHODS FOR CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE THROUGH CAREFULLY DESIGNED AND CONDUCTED CLINICAL TRIALS.MEDICAL SIMULATION CENTER FUND - SUPPORT AN INNOVATIVE AND INTERACTIVE HIGH-TECH CLASSROOM THAT ENSURES A SAFE TRANSITION FROM CLASSROOM TO PATIENT ROOM FOR TRAINEES. THIS INVOLVES THE USE OF HIGH-FIDELITY MANNEQUINS, STAFF DEVELOPMENT AND REFINING, AND APPLIES KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS IN A REALISTIC CLINICAL SITUATION FOR A WIDE VARIETY OF HEALTH CARE ISSUES.WELLSPAN VNA HOME CARE - PROVIDES PATIENTS WITH VITAL SERVICES SO THEY CAN RECOVER IN THE COMFORT OF THEIR OWN HOMES.CANCER PATIENT HELP FUND - LEND A HAND TO PATIENTS FACING THE FINANCIAL BURDENS THAT OFTEN RESULT FROM DEALING WITH THE IMPACT OF CANCER. THIS FUND HELPS WITH BASIC LIVING EXPENSES, SUCH AS RENT, UTILITIES, GROCERIES, AND TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS. FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PATIENTS WHO MEET SPECIFIC FINANCIAL AID GUIDELINES.NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT (NICU) FUND: ASSIST THE EXPANSION AND UPGRADE OF THE NICU, PURCHASE OF SPECIFIC SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT, SUPPORT FOR PARENT ACTIVITIES OR SPECIAL NEEDS AND CLINICAL PROGRAMS.SEXUAL ASSAULT FORENSIC EXAMINER (SAFE) NURSE PROGRAM: PROVIDE COMPASSIONATE CARE FOR VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT. SAFE PROVIDES LOCAL ACCESS TO COMPREHENSIVE AND COMPASSIONATE MEDICAL TREATMENT, PROGRAM EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES. IT ALSO OFFERS NURSES OPPORTUNITIES FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION AND SPECIALIZED TRAINING.KIDS FIRST FUND: DONATE TO PROGRAMS AND INTERVENTIONS FOR CHILDREN AT RISK, FOCUSING ON PRIMARY CARE, PREVENTIVE CARE, OUTREACH AND EDUCATION.FUTURE PHYSICIAN SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: HELP PROVIDE FUNDING TO THIS UNIQUE WELLSPAN INITIATIVE TO SPONSOR MEDICAL SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY. FOLLOWING GRADUATION, THE STUDENTS WILL WORK AT A WELLSPAN FACILITY.VALERIE HARDY-SPRENKLE NURSING LEADERSHIP EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP: SUPPORT THIS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR WELLSPAN YORK HOSPITAL NURSES DEMONSTRATING LEADERSHIP AND GROWTH.WELLNESS CENTER AT THE WELLSPAN YORK CANCER INSTITUTE: AID THE EXPANSION OF SUPPORTIVE CARE SERVICES AT WELLSPAN YORK CANCER CENTER, SUCH AS MASSAGE THERAPIES, PASTORAL CARE, YOGA AND MEDITATION, HOLISTIC TREATMENTS, PATIENT NAVIGATORS, FAMILY CONVERSATION AREAS AND AN APPEARANCE CENTER AND BOUTIQUE.OTHER: DESIGNATE YOUR GIFT TO A SPECIFIC NEED NOT LISTED.SEE WELLSPAN HEALTH - 2025 COMMUNITY BENEFIT REPORT LOCATED AT HTTPS://WWW.WELLSPAN.ORG/ABOUT-WELLSPAN/IMPROVING-HEALTHY-COMMUNITIES/COMMUNITY-BENEFIT.