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Dear friends, I would like to share that I will be leaving the Saint Francis Foundation June 8th. Ann Lazarus, who knows the Foundation well, will serve as our Interim President. Ann was recently at the helm of the Metta Fund, which became a major donor to the Tenderloin Health Improvement Partnership (TLHIP), an initiative…
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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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March 31 marks the Transgender Day of Visibility which recognizes and celebrates transgender and gender diverse people around the world.
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The Saint Francis Foundation is proud to announce a new funding opportunity for Saint Francis Memorial Hospital staff and employees. The Innovation Grants Program will fund proposals that seek to address the following: Improve health of patients Improve patient experience at SFMH Reduce costs and/or saves money Improve staff experience and/or reduce burnout Any SFMH staff…
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Advancing Community Health Many of San Francisco’s most medically vulnerable residents live in the nearby Tenderloin neighborhood and face complex health challenges that result in repeated Hospital and Emergency Department visits. As part of our mission to ensure high-quality community health care for all, the Foundation facilitates links with non-profit partners to extend an effective…
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May you live in interesting times. The phrase is considered a backhanded blessing. More of a curse, in fact, if you subscribe to the notion “uninteresting times” consist of peace and prosperity, and “interesting times” are turbulent and full of change. In my mind, both are virtuous and interdependent: peace and prosperity, for all, typically…
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The Saint Francis Foundation was pleased to host a virtual town hall meeting with Dr. David Klein and Dr. Kathleen Jordan for a select group of donors on May 6. Dr. Klein, Hospital President, addressed various topics including testing; the future of the COVID unit at Saint Francis; the financial ramifications of having to cancel…
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I’m delighted to share some significant leadership updates on the Saint Francis Foundation Board, including a new Board Chair, Vice Chair, Treasurer, Secretary and Committee leads. The Saint Francis Foundation and Foundation Board have raised more than $16.6 million, awarded 431 grants, and given more than $19.9 million in funds to the hospital and the…
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Brad K Moy, MD Commits Largest Gift to Date to Education Earlier this year, Dr. Moy made the largest gift to date to the Foundation’s education efforts to support outstanding staff at Saint Francis Memorial Hospital. “Moy’s Heroes” $10,000 annual award will greatly impact a Hospital employee’s professional goals. Click here to watch a video of…
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Mark A. Ryle Named President of Saint Francis Foundation The Saint Francis Foundation Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark A. Ryle as President of the organization, effective February 19, 2019. Ryle comes to the Foundation from Project Open Hand, where he has served as chief executive officer since 2013. He has…
