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Partnering For A Healthy Community
With each gift to Lourdes Foundation, you become Lourdes’ valuable partner in creating a healthier community for each of us—and generations to follow. Your investment in our healing ministry allows Lourdes to promote good health among our patients and within the community, purchase state-of-the-art technology and equipment, construct and maintain facilities, and support the programs and services which comfort and heal our patients. With each gift, YOU make a difference!
About Lourdes Foundation
Lourdes Foundation was established in 2000 by a dedicated group of leaders who wanted to ensure the availability of excellent healthcare for our community. Through the power of philanthropy and the generosity of our citizens, Lourdes Foundation is fulfilling the vision of these leaders by providing a margin of excellence which can be experienced each day by patients who seek care at Lourdes. Our Board of Directors and Staff
Over $6 million in charitable gifts have been made to Lourdes Foundation over the past decade, providing significant impact in our healing ministry. Just a few of the countless projects supported by Foundation donors include:
- The Ray & Kay Eckstein Cardiovascular Institute
- The Norman & Mary Rose Greenberg Serenity Garden
- Stealth Navigation imaging technology for brain and spine surgery
- Breast MRI technology
- Telemetry satellite cardiac monitoring system
- System to receive EKGs directly from ambulances and EMS vehicles
- eMAR computer carts and barcode scanners for bedside documentation and medication verification
- Hospice mobile offices with laptops, portable printers and phones
- Hospice charity care for indigent patients
- Hospice staff and volunteer education and certification
- Scholarships for nursing students
- Support for nursing program at WKCTC to graduate additional nurses into the local workforce
- New Emergency Department furnishings
- Renovation of Radiology waiting area and 5th Floor Family Room
- Construction of Our Lady of Lourdes Chapel
- Expansion of the Child Care Center
- Personal Health Record binders for patient safety and communication
- Dynavision for brain injury and stroke rehabilitation
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