Our Philanthropic Priorities
The Presbyterian Healthcare Foundation works with the Presbyterian community to identify the areas of greatest need – and greatest opportunity. Contributions to the Foundation can be directed to specific areas of interest, or can be designated an unrestricted contribution, which is increasingly important in helping address needs and opportunities.
Expanding Presbyterian Neuroscience
Presbyterian Neuroscience is a top fundraising priority. We aim to reduce the number of patients leaving New Mexico for this specialty care. Our early focus is providing more tools for the growing neurosurgery team. The Julia Bowdich and John Carey Chair of Neuroscience is Presbyterian’s first endowed physician chair. Accomplished neurosurgeon Gregory Sherr, MD, MPH, is the inaugural holder of the Bowdich Carey Chair. Income from the Bowdich Carey Chair will support priority needs of Presbyterian Neuroscience.
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Supporting the Presbyterian Robert Wertheim Hospice House
The Presbyterian Robert Wertheim Hospice House, which opened in 2022, offers home-like hospice care for patients and their families in the last days or weeks of life. The $3.6 million, 10-bed facility was funded entirely with contributions to the Foundation. Fundraising continues toward the Foundation’s $500,000 annual obligation for operations of the Robert Wertheim Hospice House. Daffodil Days presented by Garcia Automotive covers a portion of this annual commitment. Donors interested in supporting the facility can create annual, multi-year or estate commitments or honor friends and loved ones with beautiful tribute tiles displayed in the outdoor courtyard.
Advancing Community Health
Presbyterian’s Community Health team helps communities around the state thrive by supporting behavioral, social and physical health programs. The Foundation supports that work by funding:
The Food Farmacy, a referral-based food pantry for patients who are food insecure.
Classes for the community on active living and healthy eating.
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Strengthening New Mexico’s Healthcare Workforce
From conferences on NICU nursing to high-risk breast cancer nurse training and recertification, Presbyterian Healthcare Foundation provides professional development for nurses and celebrates their care for our patients and community. We also provide staff development opportunities to help our committed professionals to grow while providing the best care possible.
Presbyterian Healthcare Foundation supports facilities, training programs and technology that help build our state’s healthcare workforce.
In honor of its 50th anniversary, PHF gave Presbyterian a generous gift of $3.2 million in 2018 to start the Presbyterian Healthcare Advanced Learning Lab (HALL), an innovative learning environment where the next generation of healthcare workers in New Mexico can enhance their current skills and learn new ones.
Presbyterian Nursing Careers Pathways, powered by Brookline Collect, helps nurses earn their Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree or Practical Nursing diploma. Funds from PHF helped launch and support this critical program.
Philanthropy in support of workforce development programs is an investment that will make a difference in our community for generations to come.
Other Ongoing Needs for Philanthropic Support
PACE Academy
The Presbyterian PACE Academy helps pediatric patients keep up with schoolwork during treatment for cancer and other serious conditions. This program is supported entirely by the power of philanthropy via the Kathie Winograd Educational Excellence Fund.
Patient and Financial Assistance
Presbyterian Healthcare Foundation – and your donations – help patients with emergency financial needs (including food, lodging and transportation).
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