News Archive

Here are the archived 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 Foundation Chairman Jed York honored with Humankindness in Action Award
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

Dignity Health and Catholic Health Initiatives to Combine to Form New Catholic Health System Focused on Creating Healthier Communities
12/7/2017