Silverton Health Foundation

Charitable gifts to Silverton Health Foundation support the programs and services of Legacy Silverton Medical Center, many of which are not supported by traditional means of reimbursement.Legacy Silverton Medical Center has served Silverton and the mid-Willamette Valley for more than 100 years. Among the hospitals comprehensive services are:* Emergency and Intensive care; level 3 trauma certification* Family Birth Center* Orthopedic Services, including total joint replacements* Occupational health workplace programs* Foot care clinics in Woodburn and Silverton * Anticoagulation help, wound care and infusion therapy at STEPS Clinics in Silverton and WoodburnIn fiscal year 2023, philanthropic contributions supported programs in these major areas:Patient Care $641,618Education and Training $ 6,958Community Benefit and Other Programs $10,453Some of the projects funded in this year included: Provided emergency medications, durable medical equipment, and other health-related supplies to uninsured, under-insured, and low-income patients. Funded the renovation of patient rooms in the family birth center. Purchased robotic surgery table for Legacy Silverton Medical Center. Purchased a specimen imager for use during breast surgery. Purchased medical equipment for the Family Birth Center. Supported the school nurse program for the Silver Falls School District. Provided continuing education scholarships for nurses. Supported child passenger safety seat activities for the community. Supported implementation of a new language interpretation program to improve communication with hospitalized patients.