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.

‘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