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At Saint Francis Foundation, our board members bring expertise and a commitment to our mission that greatly strengthens our impact on the community. One such dedicated leader is Aneesh Krishna, who brings over two decades of consulting experience with a deep focus on healthcare. Aneesh’s journey to our board highlights a passion for making healthcare…
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In celebration of Women's History Month, we are honored to feature Sonia Melara, a trailblazer in community service and a staunch advocate for victims of domestic violence. With a career spanning over three decades, Sonia's relentless pursuit of justice and support for families has left an indelible mark on the San Francisco community and beyond.…
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Michelle Hepburn, MSN RN, is more than a seasoned healthcare professional; she's a beacon of advocacy, resilience, and compassion. With over 30 years of experience, including nearly two decades as a dedicated nurse, Michelle's journey in healthcare has been shaped by personal experiences and a steadfast commitment to equitable care. Originally from New York, Michelle's…
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On Thursday, October 20, administrative staff, doctors, nurses, and board members gathered at Saint Francis Memorial Hospital to celebrate the new da Vinci surgical system funded by Saint Francis Foundation. In 2022, Saint Francis Foundation awarded SFMH over $2.6 million to purchase the hospital’s second da Vinci system. The Foundation focuses on prioritizing the needs…
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On Tuesday, July 19 Mayor London Breed and Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing Shireen McSpadden, along with other dignitaries, cut the ribbon for a new shelter at 711 Post Street at the Ansonia Hotel, which will allow the site to be used as a semi-congregate shelter, with 123 units ranging from singles to quads and…
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In honor of PRIDE month, we sat down for a virtual interview with Heidi Wittenberg, MD, a Foundation board member and an experienced urogynecologist and reconstructive pelvic surgeon in San Francisco who works exclusively with transgender patients. Wittenberg is the Director of MoZaic Care Inc., and is a Master Surgeon of Excellence in Minimally Invasive…
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In 2020 the Saint Francis Foundation announced a commitment to support $1 million in funding each year over the next three years, totaling $3 million to address mental health and substance use issues affecting the health of patients and patient populations in our community. Saint Francis Memorial Hospital has the busiest private, non-profit Emergency Department…
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Thank you to Donnie Nelson, Nursing Manager of the Palliative Care Program, for hosting an open-hearted discussion with Saint Francis Nurses from ICU, Telemetry, Burn and ER departments. This Virtual Town Hall is in celebration of National Nurses Week, May 6-12, 2021. We heard what challenges they faced in the last year, what strategies they…
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In the Fall of 2020 in tandem with Mental Health Awareness month, Saint Francis Foundation launched a new funding opportunity for community partners focused on addressing the behavioral health, mental health and substance use challenges faced by the patients of Saint Francis. The Hospital provides inpatient services to over 1,100 individuals experiencing emotional or psychological…
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I think we can all agree this year started out one way and is ending as quite another. Surprisingly, I find when I look back at it my overall feeling is one of awe and inspiration. So I wanted to share some thoughts on what I consider some incredible work and moments of this year…
