Causes: Community Health Systems, General Hospitals, Health, Specialty Hospitals

Mission: We reveal and foster god's healing love by improving the health of thepeople and communities we serve, especially those who are poor andvulnerable.

Programs: St vincent healthcare foundation works closely with st. Vincent healthcare to provide capital equipment to the hospital and update the hospital facilities. These items are needed but not currently budgeted by the hospital. The foundation is working with the hospital to establish the montana pediatrics project. The hospital has brought in pediatric specialists so that sick and injured children can remain in montana and not have to be sent to larger metropolitan hospitals away from their families. The foundation grants division applies for and administers federal and state grants that operate out of the hospital. The grants have helped with telemedicine, elder care, pediatrics, training and other programs. The goal of the st. Vincent healthcare foundation is to discover and advance inventive and effective ways of helping people help themselves and those around them lead healthy, productive and satisfying lives. The foundation advances this call to serve jesus christ through its work in benefiting the healing ministry of st. Vincent healthcare. The foundation is committed to:working to identify opportunities to improve healthcare and communicating those opportunities to those who may be able to respond. Sharing a special concern for those who lack healthcare and for those who are poor. Supporting basic healthcare programs to assure the well-being of community members of all ages. Helping build vibrant communities known for healthy living opportunities. Advancing and supporting medical practice, research, and outreach. Strengthening healthcare by recognizing and rewarding outstanding employees and associates, by expanding their professional leadership and policy influence, and by encouraging talented people to become healthcare professionals. Stimulating creativity and productivity among healthcare leaders. Fostering the involvement of the broad community in the ministry of st. Vincent healthcare. St. Vincent healthcare foundation hosts several annual fundraising events during the year: fortin memorial men's golf tournamentraises funds to support st. Vincent children's healthcare. Proceeds make it possible to care for critically ill and injured children. Marynell heringer women's golf tournamentraises funds to support women's and children's services. Messiah festivalthe messiah festival is a free community performance of handel's masterpiece. This uplifting holiday classic not only provides a message of joy and hope, but also allows us to show our support for the meadowlark house. Since 2004, meadowlark house has been providing free, temporary housing during treatment to traveling cancer patients and their families. This facility is a sanctuary for patients with cancer and all operating costs are raised from donations and sponsorships. Saints ballannual event supporting various improvements and expansions of the st. Vincent healthcare facility and grounds. The event draws nearly 1000 guests in support of the hospital. Scholarshipsin keeping with the mission, vision and core values of st. Vincent healthcare and funded by ralph nelles, judy wallinder, st. Vincent healthcare volunteers and other generous donors; st. Vincent healthcare foundation is honored to offer numerous scholarship opportunities to qualified students pursuing careers in healthcare: -the nelles nurse scholarship-thomas r. Johnson, m. D. Medical scholarship-the theresa burch memorial scholarship for advanced practice nursing-robert snider, m. D. Medical scholarship-healthcare career scholarships