ST MARY'S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION

THE PROMISE OF HEALTHCARE PHILANTHROPY IS THE ABILITY TO CHANGE LIVES AND THE POWER TO SAVE LIVES. THE ST. MARY'S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION DEVELOPS THE RESOURCES THAT HELP KEEP AND EXPAND THIS PROMISE TO THE PEOPLE WHO TRUST ST. MARY'S HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER, INC., TO CARE FOR THEM. IT IS COMMITTED TO ADVANCING THE PROMISE OF LIFE THROUGH PHILANTHROPY. THE FOUNDATION'S FUNDRAISING EFFORTS ENSURE THAT THE HOSPITAL IS ABLE TO MEET THE COMMUNITY'S HEALTHCARE NEEDS. ST. MARY'S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION WAS PART OF THE SISTERS OF CHARITY OF LEAVENWORTH HEALTH SYSTEM. ON APRIL 1, 2022, INTERMOUNTAIN HEALTH CARE, INC. AND SISTERS OF CHARITY OF LEAVENWORTH HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. AFFILIATED, CREATING A MODEL HEALTH SYSTEM THAT PROVIDES HIGH-QUALITY, ACCESSIBLE, AND AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE TO COMMUNITIES IN UTAH, IDAHO, NEVADA, COLORADO, MONTANA, WYOMING, AND KANSAS. THE ORGANIZATION EMPLOYS MORE THAN 66,000 CAREGIVES, OPERATES 33 HOSPITALS (INCLUDING ONE VIRTUAL HOSPITAL), AND RUNS HUNDREDS OF CLINICS, WHILE PROVIDING HEALTH INSURANCE TO OVER ONE MILLION PEOPLE IN UTAH, IDAHO AND NEVADA.AS PART OF INTERMOUNTAIN HEALTHCARE, ST. MARY'S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION HAS DIRECT ACCESS TO BEST PRACTICES, RESOURCES, TECHNOLOGY, TALENT AND STRATEGIC CAPITAL.MAJOR AREAS OF SUPPORT DURING THE YEAR INCLUDED:ROSE HILL HOSPITALITY HOUSE ROSE HILL HOUSE REFLECTS THE COMPASSION AND GENEROSITY OF OUR COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING A FREE, COMFORTABLE, HOME-LIKE SETTING WHERE FAMILIES CAN HAVE A REST FROM THE OFTEN CRITICAL CONCERNS ASSOCIATED WITH THE HEALTH OF A LOVED ONE. PATIENTS COME TO ST. MARY'S FROM MANY DISTANT PLACES TO RECEIVE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE OFTEN NOT AVAILABLE OUTSIDE OF GRAND JUNCTION. ST. MARY'S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION RECOGNIZES THE IMPORTANCE OF MEETING THE NEEDS OF FAMILY AND FRIENDS SUPPORTING A LOVED ONE IN THE HEALING PROCESS. CANCER ASSISTANCE FUND THE ST. MARY'S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION ALSO FINANCIALLY SUPPORTS ST. MARY'S CANCER PROGRAMS. ST. MARY'S IS PROUD TO OFFER A COMPREHENSIVE CANCER PROGRAM FOR PATIENTS FROM DIAGNOSIS, THROUGH TREATMENT, AND BEYOND. AS HEALTHCARE CHANGES, WE HAVE IDENTIFIED THE NEED FOR NOT ONLY PREVENTATIVE MEDICINE, BUT TO PROVIDE HOLISTIC CARE TO OUR PATIENTS. THE CANCER ASSISTANCE FUND PROVIDES RESOURCES TO EDUCATE, SUPPORT, AND EMPOWER THOSE AFFECTED BY CANCER TO TAKE CHARGE OF THEIR HEALTH SO THEY CAN TRULY THRIVE AND SUPPORTS THE PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, SOCIAL, SPIRITUAL, AND ECONOMIC ASPECTS OF THEIR CANCER JOURNEY. THIS INCLUDES A VARIETY OF SERVICES FOR CANCER PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES INCLUDING: ART EXPLORATION CLASSES, SUPPORT GROUPS, CANCER EDUCATION AND SCREENING EVENTS, A RESOURCE LIBRARY, EQUINE THERAPY, PATIENT ADVISORY TEAMS, REHABILITATION, THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE, AND NUTRITION AND EXERCISE RETREATS. MEALS ON WHEELS OF MESA COUNTYST. MARY'S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION IS PROUD TO SPONSOR THE MEALS ON WHEELS PROGRAM OF MESA COUNTY. THE ST. MARY'S FOUNDATION RAISES FUNDS TO SUPPORT MEALS ON WHEELS MESA COUNTY, A HOSPITAL AND GOVERNMENT SPONSORED PROGRAM TO PROVIDE NOURISHING MEALS TO THE HOMEBOUND AND TO OTHERS THAT ARE IN NEED. PROGRAM REVENUE ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROGRAM REPRESENTS A VOLUNTARY CO-PAYMENT FOR THE MEALS AND IS NOT A REQUIREMENT FOR RECEIVING A MEAL.CARING FOR THE CAREGIVERAT ST. MARY'S REGIONAL HOSPITAL, OUR CAREGIVERS ARE OUR MOST VALUABLE ASSET. THE FOUNDATION RAISES FUNDS THROUGH THE CARING FOR THE CAREGIVER FUND THAT SUPPORTS THE WELL-BEING OF OUR CAREGIVERS THROUGH EUDCATION, SOCIAL SUPPORT, SELF-CARE ACTIVITIES, AND MEANINGFUL RECOGNITION AND IS AN IMPORTANT FOCUS OF ST. MARY'S FOUNDATION. TO ENHANCE AND SUSTAIN THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF OUR CLINICAL WORKFORCE, THE FOUNDATION CREATED THIS FUND AS A RESOURCE FOR CLINICAL LEADERS TO DEVELOP CREATIVE SOLUTIONS TO PROMOTE CAREGIVER RELISIENCE AND REPLENISHMENT.