News Archive
Here are the archived announcements and stories from CommonSpirit Health Philanthropy. If you are a member of the press, please contact Alex Kwak, System Director, Philanthropy Engagement. Please note that this contact information is for media inquires only.
Philanthropy professionals connect at 2025 Philanthropy Education Summit
3/6/2025
Revolutionizing heart care one cath lab at a time
2/14/2025
CommonSpirit Health Foundation Welcomes Renowned Silicon Valley Investor Lu Zhang to its Board of Directors
1/16/2025
Commonspirit Health Supports Victims of Human Trafficking
1/7/2025
Stepping up to curb food insecurity
12/13/2024
‘The Lady who cares’: Anti-stigma initiative aims to transform addiction care
10/10/2024
World Gratitude Day Message from Chief Philanthropy Officer Nancy Bussani
9/13/2024
Enhancing Public Health Equity: Funding Initiative Expands Testing and Treatment
8/30/2024
Paul R. Ross to serve as Vice President, Philanthropy, Mountain Region
7/29/2024
CommonSpirit Health Foundation Chairman Jed York honored with Humankindness in Action Award at annual gala
5/22/2024
CommonSpirit Health Philanthropy “tunes in” for a day of celebration
2/29/2024
CommonSpirit Health recognized among top performing health care fundraisers by the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy
12/7/2023
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
Honorable Mayor Willie L. Brown, Jr. Recognized With Lifetime Achievement Award and the Willie L. Brown, Jr. Social Justice Endowment
11/15/2022
Two CommonSpirit Health Philanthropy Professionals Recognized in the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy’s 40 Under 40 List
10/13/2022
Celebrating Strategic Partnerships in the Advancement of Humankindness and Health Justice
8/22/2022
CommonSpirit Health Expands Substance Use Care Across its California Emergency Departments
6/14/2022
CommonSpirit Health Foundation Welcomes ‘Remi Kajogbola to its Board of Directors
5/18/2022
CommonSpirit Health Foundation’s Humankindness Gala Honors a Lifetime of Social Justice and Health Equity
5/13/2022
CommonSpirit Health Again Recognized Among Top Performing Health Care Fundraisers by the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy
4/21/2022
CommonSpirit Health Philanthropy Recognizes Rich and Barbara Kramer as Philanthropists of the Year
4/19/2022
Utilizing Technology and Philanthropic Investment to Rethink How and Where Health Care Takes Place
4/7/2022
CommonSpirit Health Philanthropy Comes Together for Annual Education and Celebration
2/17/2022
$2.5 Million Grant to Expand Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder in California’s Central Valley
2/16/2022
Taking Care of Each Other - The Impact of Scholarship Programs Across the CommonSpirit Health Ministry
2/10/2022
$800,000 Grant to Expand Support for Survivors of Human Trafficking in Three California Locations
1/11/2022
Giving the Enduring Gift of Gratitude - A 35 Year Legacy
12/10/2021
Aligning Our Philanthropy Ministry Toward One CommonSpirit
12/6/2021
Bill and Carolyn Franke Invest $21 Million to Establish the Franke Global Neuroscience Education Center at Barrow Neurological Institute
11/9/2021
CommonSpirit Health Foundation Welcomes Three New Board Members
11/1/2021
Human Trafficking and the Intersections of Domestic and Interpersonal Violence
10/25/2021
Four CommonSpirit Health Philanthropy Professionals Recognized in the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy’s 40 Under 40 List
9/27/2021
The Concert for Humankindness
9/22/2021
Addressing COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Through Technology and Humankindnes
8/31/2021
CommonSpirit Health Leverages Local Partnerships to Address Critical National Physician Shortage
8/9/2021
CommonSpirit Health Foundation Launches Salon Series
7/30/2021
CommonSpirit Health Uses Broad Network of Technology and Partnerhips to Address Health Equity in Rural Americ
7/23/2021
St. Anne Hospital Foundation Addresses the Physical and Emotional Needs of Hospital Staff
5/25/2021
CommonSpirit Health Extends the Impact of Extraordinary Gift to Empower Organizations to Care for Arizona’s Underserved
5/18/2021
CommonSpirit Health Philanthropy’s Greater Sacramento Division Witnesses Impressive Performance Growth
5/17/2021
Sequoia Hospital Foundation Sees Strong Results From Legacy Giving
5/14/2021
Chattanooga’s CHI Memorial Foundation Sets Impressive Record for Funds Transferred to the Hospitals in their Region
4/22/2021
St. Joseph’s Foundation of San Joaquin Credits Innovative Physician Training Program with Dramatic Philanthropic Results
4/21/2021
Barrow Neurological Foundation Achieves Outstanding Philanthropic Results
4/20/2021
Record-Breaking Gift to Mark Twain Medical Center Foundation Enhances Surgical Care in Calaveras County
4/13/2021
Dedicated Oncologist and Family Contribute $2.1 Million to Enhance Breast Cancer Program at St. Joseph’s Honoring Legacy of Wife, Mother
4/12/2021
CHI Health Receives Funding for Tele-Behavioral Health Program to Serve Rural Midwest Communities
3/16/2021
Saint Joseph Hospital Foundation Receives Funding for Telemedicine Program
2/26/2021
COVID Response Fund Helps Prevent Flu, Keep People Out of ERs This Winter
2/21/2021
CommonSpirit Health Philanthropy Comes Together for Annual Education and Celebration
2/12/2021
CommonSpirit Health Again Recognized Among Top Performing Health Care Fundraisers by the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy
12/22/20
Historically Black Medical School Partners with CommonSpirit to Train More Black Physicians
12/16/20
Two CommonSpirit Health Leaders Recognized in the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy’s 40 Under 40 List
9/24/2020
Lloyd H. Dean Becomes Sole CEO of CommonSpirit Health Following Retirement of Kevin E. Lofton
7/6/2020
Philanthropy Comes Together for a Day of Education and Celebration
2/18/2020