Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital Foundation

See schedule oat Providence, we use our voice to advocate for vulnerable populations and needed reforms in health care. We are also pursuing innovative ways to transform health care by keeping people healthy, and making our services more convenient, accessible and affordable for all. In an increasingly uncertain world, we are committed to high-quality, compassionate care for everyone - regardless of coverage or ability to pay. We help people and communities benefit from the best health care model for the future - todaytogether, our 117,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in 51 hospitals, 1,000 clinics and a comprehensive range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, new mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. The Providence family includes:-providence across seven western states-covenant health in west texas-providence facey medical Foundation in los angeles, ca-kadlec in southeast washington-pacific medical centers in seattle, wa-swedish health services in seattle, waas a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable. Delivering services across seven states, Providence is committed to touching millions of more lives and enhancing the health of the american west to transform care for the next generation and beyond.through community benefit programs and other high-impact investments, we work to ensure basic health needs are met and serve to remove barriers to care, build community resilience and innovate for the future. Ministries and affiliates support organizations, programs and initiatives that improve health and well-being and increase equitable access to quality care at the community level and at scale across seven states.we are proud of our history and continued commitment to helping build a more equitable, sustainable future. Our steadfast commitment to responding to community need is one of the many ways ministries, affiliates and caregivers live out our shared mission and continue to serve as a vital safety net for those who are vulnerable. For more information go to: httpswwwprovidenceorgaboutannualr... environmental, social, and governance standardsprovidence continues to advance a social responsibility framework that includes a stronger commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion ("dei"), and environmental stewardship. In 2022, we elevated the work of dei, by restructuring resources with plans to align and scale dei strategies across the Providence family of organizations. We continue to execute on our integrated strategic & financial plan which clearly expresses our commitment and acceleration of this important work to address social, racial, and economic disparities in the communities we serve. Providence's social responsibility framework aims to deploy the assets of our system to support community health improvement, strengthen local economies and reduce our carbon footprint. We have implemented an environmental stewardship system strategy that encourages waste reductions, efficient energy and water usage, local agriculture partnerships, less toxic and fewer chemical use, and a reduction in carbon from travel. We have also held environmental stewardship as one of the top priorities for our leadership incentive program to ensure alignment and momentum continues. In april 2022, Providence published its first environmental stewardship report, in which we reported 12 percent reduction in carbon emissions in seven key categories in our acute care facilities since our 2019 baseline. As of september 30, 2022, (the most recent data available), we have increased that reduction to 13 percent.program service accomplishments:hospice area of greatest need fund helps hospice patients get what they need to have the best quality of life during this difficult time. Medical supplies are purchased in unique situations where insurance doesn't cover the need (or when there is no insurance). Covid restrictions have still paused some complementary therapies such as music therapy, massage, and acupuncture services, but they will resume soon.with help from the Foundation, down manor bought new lighting in their parking area and enhanced security which included security cameras. They also received some enhanced acoustics in their banquet room, which made it easier for residents to hear in the banquet room.the don benton cancer services fund provides additional services for patients undergoing chemotherapy. The funds continued to pay for the cancer care bags, as well as continued to fund the veggie rx program. $20,000 made fresh produce available to some oncology patients referred by the oncology social worker. These patients received fresh weekly produce and recipes from gorge grown. Support groups and massage services for patients are still on pause.the Foundation raised $75,664 in the fall from the heart of gold to start the bob program in Hood River. The bob program stands for better outcomes through bridges and will be starting in 2023. Counselors and peer support specialists connect with behavioral health patients after Hospital discharge. They offer support and counseling plus essentials, such as hygiene kits and meal vouchers. These services make a tangible difference for many at-risk people.the Providence Hood River Hospital Foundation donated $82,197 to the Hospital for capital equipment purchases, including the purchase of an image guiding service system for ent, a new dishwasher, a humidifier for the or, software for security, items for surgery, and an updated tube system for med/surg and the lab.the Providence Hood River Foundation approved the purchase of bassinets for the family birth center (fbc) for $17,400. They also approved the ask by jennifer mccauley, nurse and lactation specialist, for $2,400 to fund a milk bank for those families that need milk for their newborn. Many times, when heading home from the Hospital, moms aren't able to produce enough milk yet, so this is a way to bridge the gap. The Foundation was also able to purchase a new baby sim for the family birth center with funds from areas of greater need and a grant from the juan young trust. This allows the fbc the ability to practice for emergency situations and be ready if one occurs.trauma nurses talk tough helmet safety program was able to give over 385 helmets in the gorge community in 2022. Ed and trauma nurses present programs in the community to school kids on the safety of protective gear such as bike helmets. Providence Hood River Foundation has been able to provide bike helmets to many children in the community. We participated in the children's community fair, handing out bike helmets. Kids can show up at the emergency room admitting desk and ask for a free bike helmet and get fitted for the correct size helmet. We have also had some of the local schools ask for bike helmets for biking classes at school, and we have been able to supply them with the helmets needed to ensure kids are safe on their bikes.