About St. John's Health Foundation
We are all about health. Yours and our health system’s. We help advance the efforts of St. John’s Health by raising the financial resources to help keep facilities and technology first-rate and to fund programs and assistance for thousands of patients each year. We are honored by your donations.
Our Mission
To secure philanthropic support to advance the mission and strategic objectives of St. John's Health, an independent health system providing our unique community and visitors with exceptional and ever-advancing individualized care.
Our History
St. John’s Health Foundation was founded in 1999 by long-time Jackson community members Addie Donnan, James Eden, David Stokes, John Valiante, Shirley Cheramy, and Gloria Newton. Their collective goal was to increase awareness of services available at St. John’s Health and provide financial support to ensure long-term independence. Since its inception, Foundation supporters have made St. John’s Health's growth possible, continually bringing the founders’ vision to life.
Why Give?
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4-H Students’ Hard Work Reaches St. John’s HealthPictured above is 4-H student Rachel Mahood with her winning lamb. Each summer, local 4-H students bring months of dedication to the livestock auction, where community members and businesses come together to support their efforts. Some buyers extend that support even further by donating their ...
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Investing in a Healthier Community with the Wellness DepartmentThrough a longstanding partnership with the St. John’s Health Wellness Department, St. John’s Health Foundation is helping expand access to programs that support healthier lives—both for patients managing chronic conditions and SJH employees. This past year, Foundation funding supported a new ...
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St.Johns Health Foundation Announces New Board Chair & DirectorsSt. John’s Health Foundation announces a new slate of board leadership and welcomes eight new members to its Board of Directors, marking an important transition as the organization looks ahead to 2026. Board Leadership Transition Tom Bruno has been named Chair of the St. John’s Health Foundation ...
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Jeff SollisStaying True to Our Mission: Reflections from the CEODear friends, As you've seen reported in regional and national media, U.S. hospitals and health systems are facing significant financial headwinds. Rural hospitals are being especially hard hit, with 50% of rural hospitals losing money last year. As a result, more and more hospitals are vulnerable ...
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