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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…
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Dear Friends, How are you doing? These are very difficult times. I sincerely hope you and your loved ones are doing well – in body, mind and spirit. The Foundation has been fortunate to be an integral part of ensuring the health and longevity of our community hospital and the community it serves, most recently…
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Back to Legacy Giving + Planned Gifts Become a Legend at Saint Francis with a Gift That Pays You for Life Now is the time to lock in a stream of income with a charitable gift annuity. You’ll receive income for life, while supporting an area of health care important to you. With a Charitable…
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In May, the Saint Francis Foundation began featuring the amazing Saint Francis Memorial Hospital staff at work during the COVID-19 pandemic. Staff Profile: Julie Maxson, LCSW Manager, Care Coordination Saint Francis Memorial Hospital Q. What is most challenging about your work during this current crisis? A. Finding resources for homeless patients. All the shelters and…
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Saint Francis Memorial Hospital has received 5-star recognition for the quality of its total hip replacement procedures for the fifth year in a row from Healthgrades, the leading online resource for comprehensive information about physicians and hospitals. Saint Francis also received five-star awards for treatment of stroke, cardiac care, pulmonary services, gastrointestinal care, and critical care. …
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We bring our community together to inspire, engage, and advance community health. Over more than 40 years as an independent health care foundation, we have united our community of donors, patients, health care professionals, civic leaders, and the business community to help raise more than $120 million in vital funding for programs and services that…
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What is the history and status of the sale of Saint Francis Memorial Hospital to UCSF Health? In February 2024, UCSF Health reached an agreement with Dignity Health to acquire Saint Francis Memorial Hospital and St. Mary’s Medical Center and their associated outpatient clinics. Negotiations to combine the facilities, resources and staff of these community-based…
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Join us in supporting community health The mission of the Saint Francis Foundation is to raise funds and make grants that support and enhance the ability of Saint Francis Memorial Hospital to deliver exceptional health care services and compassionate care to its patients and to the communities the Hospital serves. News & Events | Our…
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Kate Smith is a highly experienced healthcare professional, community volunteer, strategic consultant, non-profit board member and executive. She is a registered nurse having more than three decades of experience working in a wide variety of healthcare organizations, with a particular focus on caring for seriously ill children and the homeless population. Kate has been active…
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Our staff consists of experienced nonprofit professionals who are passionate about their work. Will Douglas Director of Programs & Community Partnerships Julia Ludwig Director of Marketing Ken Woolston Director of Administration Kate Smith President Kerry Weddington Director of Development Laurel Druke Director of Finance and Operations
