AHC Community Health Foundation

IN 2024, DONATIONS TO AUGUSTA HEALTH FOUNDATION PROVIDED $1,518,895 IN SUPPORT TO THE HEALTH SYSTEM INCLUDING: -SUPPLIES FOR MOBILE CLINIC SERVING LOW-INCOME AND AT-RISK NEIGHBORHOODS WITHIN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. -HERCULES REPOSITIONER SYSTEMS TO PROVIDE COMFORT AND SUPPORT FOR PATIENTS AND SATEFY FOR NURSES. -BASIC CLOTHING AND GROOMING SUPPLIES FOR HOSPICE PATIENTS RECEIVING END-OF-LIFE CARE. -MUSIC THERAPY FOR PATIENTS IN HOSPICE CARE. -SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS PURSUING A CAREER IN THE HEALTHCARE FIELD. -MEDICATION, TEMPORARY HOUSING, TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE, AND OTHER SUPPORT FOR PATIENTS IN NEED DURING THEIR TREATMENT. -VECTOR GAIT AND SAFETY SYSTEM TO ACCELERATE REHABILITATION OF PATIENTS WITH GAIT OR BALANCE IMPAIRMENT. -FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR TEAM MEMBERS EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL HARDSHIPS. -CRISIS PREVENTION TRAINING TO MITIGATE VIOLENCE IN THE WORKPLACE AND SUPPORT A SAFER WORKING ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL TEAM MEMBERS. -BLANKETS, CERTIFICATES, AND MEDALLIONS TO RECOGNIZE VETERANS IN HOSPICE. -SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS FOR HIGH ACHIEVING NURSING TEAM MEMBERS TO CONTINUE THEIR EDUCATION. -ULTRASOUND GUIDED VASCULAR ACCESS EQUIPMENT TO IMPROVE IV PLACEMENTS FOR CANCER AND HEMATOLOGY PATIENTS. -DISPATCH SOFTWARE TO MANAGE PATIENT TRANSPORTATION NEEDS. -PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT TO BUILD A CULTURE OF INNOVATION AND TRANSFORMATION. -FUNDING FOR MEDICAL LAB SCIENCE EDUCATION. -AN ADULT AND INFANT LUNG SIMULATOR FOR ONGOING TRAINING IN RESPIRATORY CARE. -HEALTH DATA EXCHANGE SOFTWARE TO CONTINUE CRITICAL COMMUNICATION BETWEEN EMS AND AUGUSTA HEALTH. -TWO SECURE PHONE CHARGING STATIONS FOR PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. -FIRE EXTINGUISHER SIMULATOR SYSTEM TO TRAIN TEAM MEMBERS AND THE COMMUNITY IN PROPER USE. -WHEELCHAIR AND WALKER-MOUNTED TOTES AND INSULATED CUPS TO HELP SKILLED NURSING REHABILITATION PATIENTS STAY HYDRATED AFTER DISCHARGE. -BREAST AND CERVICAL CANCER SCREENINGS FOR LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS IN THE COMMUNITY. -WALL MURALS FOR IMPATIENT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH UNIT TO HELP PATIENTS BEGIN THE HEALING PROCESS. -FUNDING FOR CASE MANAGERS TO ATTEND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE. -WEIGHTED BLANKETS TO CALM AGITATED EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT PATIENTS. -TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE FOR PATIENTS WHO LACK ACCESS UPON DISCHARGE. -SOUND MACHINES TO QUIET NOISE, MINIMIZE STRESS, AND IMPROVE SLEEP QUALITY ON INPATIENT UNIT. -HAIR CARE KITS FOR PATIENTS WITH TEXTURED HAIR. -COST OF CARE COVERED FOR HOSPICE PATIENTS RESIDING AT SHENANDOAH HOUSE. -DRUG BOXES TO SECURELY STORE AND TRANSPORT MEDICATIONS IN THE COMMUNITY. -EXERCISE TOOLS FOR PATIENTS WITH VESTIBULAR AND BALANCE PROBLEMS. -SEXUAL ASSAULT NURSE EXAMINER SERVICES FOR VICTIMS IN OUR COMMUNITY. -DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND EDUCATION FOR HOME USE BY DIABETES PATIENTS. -NUTRIENT DENSE PRODUCE PROVIDED TO PATIENTS AND COMMUNITY FROM THE FARM AT AUGUSTA HEALTH. -MEDICATION ASSISTANCE FOR PATIENTS AND UNHOUSED INDIVIDUALS AT LOCAL SHELTERS. -SCREENINGS AND EDUCATION FOR PATIENTS AT RISK FOR CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE, STROKE, HYPERTENSION, AND HYPERLIPIDEMIA BY COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER. -WIGS, HEAD COVERINGS, AND HATS FOR CANCER PATIENTS EXPERIENCING HAIR LOSS DURING TREATMENT. AUGUSTA HEALTH FOUNDATION CONTINUES TO FULFILL ITS "100% PROMISE," AS 100% OF EVERY GIFT SUPPORTS THE CARE AREA THE DONOR INTENDS. THE OPERATIONAL COST OF THE FOUNDATION IS FUNDED BY THE HEALTH SYSTEM.