Saint Thomas Health Foundation
Programs
Budget
$165,000.00
Description
Through philanthropic support, Ascension Saint Thomas Foundation provides assistance to caregivers who wish to further their education through a degreed program at a college or university and educational opportunities such as conferences and seminars. Each year more than $165,000 in scholarships and grants are awarded to Ascension Saint Thomas caregivers.
Program Successes
Gary Alan Woodward was a nurse who served Ascension Saint Thomas and our community with dedication and honor. Through the generosity of Jacque, Gary's widow, and her family, a scholarship in memory of Gary was created to help future nurses. "We want others to be able to thrive like Gary did as a nurse. We know how difficult it is to work and go to school and pay for college Gary was a nontraditional student and this scholarship allows someone else to step into that leadership role, just like he did."
JaMarcus Corlew, program coordinator and mentor for the Ascension Saint Thomas Scholars Program, is the first recipient of the Woodward Scholarship. JaMarcus, a licensed practical nurse and LPN-RN student at Western Kentucky University, will use the scholarship to complete his Associates of Science in Nursing. JaMarcus stated, "my educational aspiration is to acquire a degree that would assist meme in expanding my nursing career, but my long-term goal is to become a nurse educator."
Beneficiaries
General Public
People with Other Health Conditions
Adults
Program Areas Served
Ascension Saint Thomas Associates
$165,000.00
Description
Through philanthropic support, Ascension Saint Thomas Foundation provides assistance to caregivers who wish to further their education through a degreed program at a college or university and educational opportunities such as conferences and seminars. Each year more than $165,000 in scholarships and grants are awarded to Ascension Saint Thomas caregivers.
Program Successes
Gary Alan Woodward was a nurse who served Ascension Saint Thomas and our community with dedication and honor. Through the generosity of Jacque, Gary's widow, and her family, a scholarship in memory of Gary was created to help future nurses. "We want others to be able to thrive like Gary did as a nurse. We know how difficult it is to work and go to school and pay for college Gary was a nontraditional student and this scholarship allows someone else to step into that leadership role, just like he did."
JaMarcus Corlew, program coordinator and mentor for the Ascension Saint Thomas Scholars Program, is the first recipient of the Woodward Scholarship. JaMarcus, a licensed practical nurse and LPN-RN student at Western Kentucky University, will use the scholarship to complete his Associates of Science in Nursing. JaMarcus stated, "my educational aspiration is to acquire a degree that would assist meme in expanding my nursing career, but my long-term goal is to become a nurse educator."
Beneficiaries
General Public
People with Other Health Conditions
Adults
Program Areas Served
Ascension Saint Thomas Associates
Description
Ascension Saint Thomas Foundation believes in assisting cancer patients by providing care for the patient and family. The Foundation supports cancer patients through Cancer Wellness Programs, Camp Bluebird, and assisting patients in need. The Cancer Wellness program believes in transforming lives and lessening the burden of cancer symptoms by caring for the whole person - mind, body, and spirit. The program helps patients by providing exercise programs, yoga, mindful meditation and nutrition education. Camp Bluebird was the first camp in the Middle Tennessee area designed for adult cancer patients. For three days and two nights volunteers provide adult campers with education, support and encouragement in living life after a cancer diagnosis. When COVID began, the Foundation was made aware of a gap impacting some of our most vulnerable patients. We have been able to provide groceries and gas cards to empower individuals in our community to receive the care they need.
Program Areas Served
None
Ascension Saint Thomas Foundation believes in assisting cancer patients by providing care for the patient and family. The Foundation supports cancer patients through Cancer Wellness Programs, Camp Bluebird, and assisting patients in need. The Cancer Wellness program believes in transforming lives and lessening the burden of cancer symptoms by caring for the whole person - mind, body, and spirit. The program helps patients by providing exercise programs, yoga, mindful meditation and nutrition education. Camp Bluebird was the first camp in the Middle Tennessee area designed for adult cancer patients. For three days and two nights volunteers provide adult campers with education, support and encouragement in living life after a cancer diagnosis. When COVID began, the Foundation was made aware of a gap impacting some of our most vulnerable patients. We have been able to provide groceries and gas cards to empower individuals in our community to receive the care they need.
Program Areas Served
None
Description
Our Mission in Motion the mobile mammography outreach program is designed to increase access to screening mammography in Middle Tennessee. The program provides screening mammograms in collaboration with local employers, communities, and safety net clinics, reducing the barrier of transportation and inability to afford time away from work. Screening mammograms are available to the uninsured. When indicated, Our Mission in Motion works with women to connect them to follow-up care. It is the goal of the program to improve the compliance rates for screening mammography, thus decreasing the late-stage detection of breast cancer for women in Middle Tennessee. Nearly 2,500 screening are performed annually, with an average of 300 women receiving their first mammogram.
Program Areas Served
None
Our Mission in Motion the mobile mammography outreach program is designed to increase access to screening mammography in Middle Tennessee. The program provides screening mammograms in collaboration with local employers, communities, and safety net clinics, reducing the barrier of transportation and inability to afford time away from work. Screening mammograms are available to the uninsured. When indicated, Our Mission in Motion works with women to connect them to follow-up care. It is the goal of the program to improve the compliance rates for screening mammography, thus decreasing the late-stage detection of breast cancer for women in Middle Tennessee. Nearly 2,500 screening are performed annually, with an average of 300 women receiving their first mammogram.
Program Areas Served
None
Description
The Dispensary of Hope (DoH) is a licensed medication distributor.It recovers donated surplus medication from physician offices, hospital pharmacies, manufacturers, distributors, and other licensed healthcare providers. Medication is then distributed among a national network of safety-net organizations. The program mitigates the waste of unused and unexpired medicine while providing access to discounted or free prescription medicines for vulnerable populations. The DoH currently serves over 80 communities and 40,000 patients nationwide. All access sites are not-for-profit facilities, licensed to dispense medications. The Dispensary of Hope offers two programs in which access sites can participate. Annually, the Dispensary of Hope distributes $15,000,000 worth of medications through the Instant Access program and $125,000 worth of diabetic supplies.
Program Areas Served
None
The Dispensary of Hope (DoH) is a licensed medication distributor.It recovers donated surplus medication from physician offices, hospital pharmacies, manufacturers, distributors, and other licensed healthcare providers. Medication is then distributed among a national network of safety-net organizations. The program mitigates the waste of unused and unexpired medicine while providing access to discounted or free prescription medicines for vulnerable populations. The DoH currently serves over 80 communities and 40,000 patients nationwide. All access sites are not-for-profit facilities, licensed to dispense medications. The Dispensary of Hope offers two programs in which access sites can participate. Annually, the Dispensary of Hope distributes $15,000,000 worth of medications through the Instant Access program and $125,000 worth of diabetic supplies.
Program Areas Served
None
Description
Saint Thomas Health operates 4 primary care clinics that provide nearly 50,000 patient encounters annually. The clinics are committed to delivering high-quality primary care to the uninsured and underinsured. Acute medical care is provided on the same day, and patients with chronic illnesses are seen routinely. The clinics utilize the services of the Dispensary of Hope to provide convenient access to free and reduced-cost medications. Social workers also help patients request free medications through the Patient Assistance Program Referral Services. The clinics work to ensure access to specialty services by linking patients to other resources. The South and West Clinics offer additional services: Clinica Nueva Vida - a comprehensive prenatal care program for uninsured, low income Hispanic women in Greater Nashville; and The Healthy Lifestyles Program - a program for adults with type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes utilizing nutritional counseling, along with cooking and exercise classes.
Program Areas Served
None
Saint Thomas Health operates 4 primary care clinics that provide nearly 50,000 patient encounters annually. The clinics are committed to delivering high-quality primary care to the uninsured and underinsured. Acute medical care is provided on the same day, and patients with chronic illnesses are seen routinely. The clinics utilize the services of the Dispensary of Hope to provide convenient access to free and reduced-cost medications. Social workers also help patients request free medications through the Patient Assistance Program Referral Services. The clinics work to ensure access to specialty services by linking patients to other resources. The South and West Clinics offer additional services: Clinica Nueva Vida - a comprehensive prenatal care program for uninsured, low income Hispanic women in Greater Nashville; and The Healthy Lifestyles Program - a program for adults with type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes utilizing nutritional counseling, along with cooking and exercise classes.
Program Areas Served
None
Description
Saint Thomas Health organized three mission-at-home events, including one in each of the following counties: Davidson, Hickman, and Rutherford, each held within low-income areas. Volunteers from all of Saint Thomas Health entities participated, and community volunteer providers offered health screenings, referrals, consultations, dental care, eye exams, glasses, health education, and a health ministry presence to persons who otherwise have limited access to health care.
Program Areas Served
None
Saint Thomas Health organized three mission-at-home events, including one in each of the following counties: Davidson, Hickman, and Rutherford, each held within low-income areas. Volunteers from all of Saint Thomas Health entities participated, and community volunteer providers offered health screenings, referrals, consultations, dental care, eye exams, glasses, health education, and a health ministry presence to persons who otherwise have limited access to health care.
Program Areas Served
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