Mckee Medical Center Foundation

Patient care:mckee wellness Foundation partners with care navigators at banner Mckee Medical Center and banner north Colorado Medical Center to ensure that patients seeking Medical treatment and diagnosis are able to cover their most pressing expenses. Supporting both emergent and non-emergent needs, the Foundation also assists children, cancer patients, seniors, and low-income, uninsured or under-insured patients. The majority of funds provided in 2022 supported individuals undergoing cancer diagnosis and/or treatment. Available support covers co-pays, Medical bills, prescriptions, holistic therapies, and day-to-day living costs for income-qualified patients.education:mckee wellness Foundation manages and awards several scholarships for northern Colorado community members each year. In 2022, more than $85,000 was awarded to individuals who demonstrate involvement within their school or workplace and service to their community. Recognizing the variety of barriers to higher education, we also evaluate ones resiliency and their ability to overcome obstacles. Scholarship opportunities include the banner noco scholarship for banner employees and their immediate family members, the jim anderson memorial scholarship for student athletes impacted by disease or illness, the marcellus scholarship for individuals pursuing a degree in a healthcare field, the marge schafer nursing scholarship, and the nursing support scholarship.heartsafe community initiative:the heartsafe community designation, supported by the american heart association, is a community-wide effort to educate and prepare citizens to intervene in the event of sudden cardiac arrest. Identifying symptoms, learning how to administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (cpr), and using automated external defibrillators (aeds) are major components of the designation. The designation calls for the placement of aeds in public gathering spots throughout the city of loveland. Nonprofit agencies, churches, government agencies, and businesses received cpr trainings, aeds and aed supplies in 2022. The heartsafe community initiative partners include the loveland police department, loveland fire and rescue authority, 9-1-1 services, the thompson school district, and thompson valley emergency Medical services.mckee wellness Foundation supports Mckee Medical Center and its affiliates, including the loveland community health Center, banner Mckee md anderson cancer Center, banner fort collins Medical Center, north Colorado Medical Center, Mckee breast Center, and the Mckee simulation Center. In 2022, Mckee wellness Foundation provided lifeline services to seniors living alone; supported breast cancer patients with diagnosis, treatment and bridge funds; assisted Mckee employees with hardship relief funds; and provided funds for the heart watchers program - a cardiac rehab support program. The Mckee cares program provided support for front line staff at the major banner facilities in order to boost morale, extend appreciation, and provide continuing education support amidst post-pandemic budget cuts.