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Legacy Endowment

Protecting the Future of Our Independent Health System

The Reality

  • Rising costs, workforce shortages, and declining reimbursements continue to put pressure on rural hospitals, making it increasingly difficult to sustain essential services.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • High-quality care close to home

  • Local governance and accountability

  • Rapid response to community needs

  • Recruiting and retaining skilled providers and staff

  • Expanding services and investing in priorities like workforce housing

Legacy Circle – With Gratitude to Our Legacy Donors

Donors who include St. John’s Health Foundation in their estate plans are recognized as members of our Legacy Circle. Members receive recognition on hospital signage and in our impact report, invitations to private events, and exclusive updates from the CEO of St. John’s Health.

  • Betty Baril Fund
  • Richard and Valerie Beck
  • Ted and Addie Donnan
  • George and Helen Fry
  • Scott and Pamela Gibson
  • Gerald T. and Helen R. Halpin
  • John R. and Constance M. Hansen
  • Alan J. and Berte Hirschfield
  • Archie and Lois Jurich
  • Harry and Mary Ann Lawroski
  • John and Adrienne Mars
  • Dan and Annie Morita
  • Clarke & Betty Nelson
  • Suzanne R. Salzmann
  • Horton Spitzer
  • Dr. Stuart Sugarman and Dr. O'Ann Fredstrom
  • Pike and Sue Sullivan

Scott and Pam Gibson standing together, pictured alongside a quote about preserving locally governed, community-based care at St. John’s Health.

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