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      • May 2019
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        • Petznick and Stewart Families Donate Generously to MS Research at Barrow
        • Glendale Memorial Health Foundation Secures $795,000 Grant from UniHealth Foundation
        • Rancho Guadalupe Gives $500,000 to Marian Regional Medical Center Foundation
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Latest Updates

Here are the latest announcements and stories from CommonSpirit Health Philanthropy. If you are a member of the press, please contact Paul Richardson, System Senior Vice President, Philanthropy Engagement. Please note that this contact information is for media inquires only.

CommonSpirit Health Philanthropy “tunes in” for a day of celebration
2/29/24

CommonSpirit Health recognized among top performing health care fundraisers by the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy
12/7/23

Three CommonSpirit Health Philanthropy Professionals Recognized in the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy’s 40 Under 40 List
9/13/2023

Nancy Bussani selected as CommonSpirit Health’s Chief Philanthropy Officer
6/26/2023

CommonSpirit Health Foundation’s Humankindness Gala advances health justice and amplifies Humankindness
5/18/2023

Transformational gift to establish new infusion center 
4/27/2023

The importance of philanthropy
4/27/2023

An evening of thanks sparks impromptu gifts
3/22/2023

Dominican Hospital Receives $2 Million Grant from California Department of Health Care Access and Information to Support New Primary Care Residency Program
3/10/2023

CommonSpirit Health Philanthropy recognizes Kris Engelstad as Philanthropist of the Year
2/17/2023

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Humankindness and Health Justice Distinguished Speaker Series

Launched in 2022, this flagship series has been a combination of in-person and virtual events featuring celebrity ambassadors, policy advocates, medical experts, business leaders and everyday people, shedding light on the principle that every person deserves social, economic and health equity.

View past events:

October 19, 2022: Social Justice as a Form of Health Justice

July 27, 2022: On Mental Health and Equity

March 20, 2022: Creating a More Equitable World

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