Legacy Endowment
Protecting the Future of Our Independent Health System
The Reality
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Rising costs, workforce shortages, and declining reimbursements continue to put pressure on rural hospitals, making it increasingly difficult to sustain essential services.
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Consolidation often follows these pressures, reducing local decision-making and leading to service cuts that limit a community’s ability to respond quickly to changing health needs.
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Uncompensated care continues to rise as more patients are uninsured or underinsured, placing additional strain on health systems committed to providing care regardless of ability to pay.
The Solution
The strongest path to long-term independence is a well-funded General Endowment, providing our health system with the flexibility and resilience needed to thrive in an increasingly uncertain healthcare environment.
What Your Investment Helps Sustain
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High-quality care close to home
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Local governance and accountability
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Rapid response to community needs
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Recruiting and retaining skilled providers and staff
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Expanding services and investing in priorities like workforce housing
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Why Give?
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Legacy GivingSecuring the Future of Care As one of the few remaining independent health systems in the country, St. John’s Health puts people over profits. Every decision is made locally, with one focus: what’s best for our community—not shareholders or corporate systems. But protecting that independence isn’t ...
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