Dear Friends,
Happy Holidays! I am excited to share the second edition of our quarterly newsletter, Giving Forward. We are committed to bringing you regular updates and information as we continue to advance our mission and support of CHRISTUS St. Vincent.
At CHRISTUS St. Vincent, we recognize that primary care is the foundation of a robust healthcare system. Our Primary Medical Care Fund is a vital initiative designed to address the nationwide shortage of primary care providers.
To this end, our Foundation supports three Primary Centers serving the greater Santa Fe area:
Therefore, when you support our Primary Medical Care Fund, you directly contribute to the health and well-being of our community, and to the growth and retention of our talented healthcare professionals.
The Primary Medical Care Fund is our response to the growing demand for primary care services. Similar to our Nurse Practitioner fund, its main purpose is to help grow our workforce. Specifically, it aims to:
By addressing these critical needs, we ensure that our community continues to receive high-quality, accessible primary care.
The fund provides crucial support for primary care professionals at various stages of their careers:
By investing in our primary care team, we ensure that our community has access to high-quality, comprehensive healthcare services which not only benefits our healthcare professionals but also enhances the overall health of our community.
The Primary Medical Care Fund strengthens our ability to recruit and retain a robust primary care workforce.
Recruitment: We can attract top talent by showcasing our commitment to professional growth and support.
Retention: We offer career advancement opportunities and professional development resources to keep our talented providers engaged and fulfilled.
This dual approach helps us build a stable, experienced team of primary care providers dedicated to serving our community. By retaining our current talent and attracting new skilled providers, we ensure that our primary care services remain strong and reliable.
Beyond enhancing day-to-day primary care services, the Primary Care fund also develops future leaders within CHRISTUS St. Vincent by providing:
By nurturing leadership skills and providing mentorship, we ensure that our primary care services will continue to evolve and improve. Our focus on leadership development guarantees that our primary care providers are not only excellent clinicians, but also effective leaders who can drive positive change in our healthcare system.
When we invest in our primary care providers, the entire community benefits:
Therefore, the Primary Medical Care Fund provides more than just financial support — it also provides for the health and well-being of our entire community.
Whether you’re a healthcare professional looking to advance your career in primary care or a supporter who understands the critical importance of superior primary care services, the Primary Medical Care Fund offers an opportunity to make a lasting impact on healthcare in our region.
By donating to the Primary Medical Care Fund, you are playing a crucial role in nurturing the heart of healthcare at CHRISTUS St. Vincent. Your generosity ensures that our dedicated primary care providers have access to the education and resources they need to excel in their careers and provide outstanding care to our community.
Contribute to the Primary Medical Care Fund today and help ensure excellent primary care services for our community! Together, we can make a difference. Donate today via our website and be a part of this initiative supporting the vital service line of primary medical care.
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As you consider contributing to the Primary Medical Care Fund, we encourage you to explore other related initiatives that support our healthcare professionals. The Nurse Practitioner Fund focuses specifically on the continuing education and professional development of our nurse practitioners, and our Career Pathways Fund provides professional development and career advancement resources for all our non-clinical associates.
At CHRISTUS St. Vincent, we’re committed to fostering the growth and development of our nursing professionals. Our Nurse Practitioner Fund is a strategic initiative designed to improve our healthcare services by supporting our nursing staff to become Nurse Practitioners (NPs). By investing in our nurses, we invest in the future of healthcare for our community.
The Nurse Practitioner Fund aims to:
By providing the necessary resources, we help our nurses to pursue advanced education and training, ultimately leading to a more skilled and versatile healthcare team.
Our fund provides:
With financial and logistical barriers removed, we empower our nurses to take the next step in their careers while continuing to serve our patients. They can then focus on their professional development without added stress.
The Nurse Practitioner Fund doesn’t just benefit individual nurses; it also strengthens our entire healthcare ecosystem:
Moreover, this fund supports our MDs in monitoring current NP students and recruits, ensuring a pipeline of well-trained advanced practice nurses. This collaborative approach enhances our overall healthcare delivery and the professional growth of our team members.
When we invest in our nurses’ growth to become Nurse Practitioners, everyone benefits:
The Nurse Practitioner Fund is more than just financial support — it’s a commitment to excellence in nursing and patient care. By contributing to this fund, you directly contribute to both the professional development of our nursing staff and the quality of care provided to our patients.
As you consider contributing to the Nurse Practitioner Fund, we encourage you to explore other related initiatives that also support our healthcare professionals. The Primary Medical Care Fund focuses on strengthening our primary care, the heart and foundation of our hospital services.
Additionally, our Associate Assistance & Recognition Fund provides crucial financial aid and recognition to our associates. It supports them in times of need, and it also acknowledges exceptional job performance.
Lastly, our Career Pathways Fund offers educational opportunities and career advancement resources across a broad spectrum of healthcare roles.
For more information on how you can support our hospital heroes, please call our SVHF office at (505) 913-5209, or email FoundationAdmin@stvin.org. You can also simply drop by our office, open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., on the first floor of CHRISTUS St. Vincent Hospital. We’ll be happy to set up a contribution plan or a one-time donation.
By contributing to the Nurse Practitioner Fund, you play a crucial role in advancing nursing care at CHRISTUS St. Vincent. Your generosity ensures that our dedicated nurses have access to the education and resources they need to excel in their careers while they provide outstanding care to our community.
Whether you’re a current RN looking to advance your career, or a supporter who believes in the power of advanced nursing practice, the Nurse Practitioner Fund offers an opportunity to make a lasting impact on healthcare in our community.
Together, we can make a difference in the lives of our healthcare heroes. Donate today via our website and be a part of this vital initiative to support those who tirelessly work to keep us healthy and safe.
Contribute to the Nurse Practitioner Fund today and help shape the future of advanced nursing care at CHRISTUS St. Vincent!
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As you consider contributing to our Nurse Practitioner Fund, we encourage you to explore other related initiatives that support our healthcare professionals. The Primary Medical Care Fund focuses on strengthening the primary care services that are the foundation of our hospital’s mission. Our Career Pathways Fund provides professional development and career advancement resources for all our non-clinical associates.
At CHRISTUS St. Vincent, we believe in nurturing talent and fostering career growth within our organization. In addition to our Associate Assistance & Recognition Fund, we are proud to offer our Career Pathways Fund, a groundbreaking initiative designed to help our associates advance their careers in healthcare. This fund strengthens our workforce from within, ensuring that our associates have the tools and support they need to thrive professionally.
Built on the principle that our associates are our greatest asset, the Career Pathways Fund provides our entire non-clinical workforce with educational support and resources.
Specific aims include the following:
Through this program, we provide our non-clinical associates access to professional development courses and certifications to expand and enrich their careers. For example, an employee in our Food and Nutrition department can continue working while receiving support to obtain advanced certifications in food service operations. Likewise, an IT employee may receive funding to obtain further certification in a tech program.
The career growth of our associates directly translates to improved patient outcomes, making this fund critical to our mission of delivering exceptional healthcare services. By investing in our medical professionals, we invest in the future of healthcare in northern New Mexico.
Unlike our more specialized Nurse Practitioner and Primary Medical Care funds, the Career Pathways Fund offers broader support across various non-clinical healthcare roles, establishing clear pathways to advanced certification:
This flexibility allows us to address the diverse career aspirations of our associates while meeting the evolving needs of our healthcare system. The Career Pathways Fund serves as a stepping stone for our staff to achieve their professional goals and contribute more effectively to our community.
The Career Pathways Fund provides:
By removing financial and logistical barriers, we empower our associates to take control of their career trajectories. Thus, our staff can focus on their professional development without the added stress of financial constraints.
When we invest in our associates’ growth, everyone benefits:
The Career Pathways Fund is more than just financial support — it’s a commitment to the professional development of our healthcare heroes and the future of healthcare in our community. By supporting this fund, you are directly contributing to the creation of a stronger, more skilled healthcare force in Santa Fe, and our north and central New Mexico communities.
Whether you’re a current associate looking to advance your career or a supporter who believes in the power of education, the Career Pathways Fund offers an opportunity to make a lasting impact on healthcare in our region. Your contribution will help build a brighter future for our associates and for the patients we serve.
Be assured that 100% of your donation to this fund is given back directly to the hospital and the teams of associates to support their professional advancement. None of the funds are used to cover overhead costs for the foundation’s facilities or its staff.
Contribute to the Career Pathways Fund today and help build a stronger, more skilled healthcare workforce for our Santa Fe community!
Give us a call at (505) 913-5209 or email us at FoundationAdmin@stvin.org.
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As you consider contributing to the Career Pathways Fund, we encourage you to explore other related initiatives that also support our healthcare professionals. The Nurse Practitioner Fund focuses specifically on the continuing education and professional development of our nurse practitioners. The Primary Care Fund is dedicated to strengthening the services of our primary care providers and their future development in CHRISTUS St. Vincent leadership roles.
The St. Vincent Hospital Foundation (SVHF) is proud to introduce our Associate Assistance & Recognition Fund, a keystone initiative to support and celebrate our dedicated healthcare professionals. This fund rewards our individual hospital heroes and healthcare teams, recognizing them for their outstanding performance and patient care.
Additionally, this innovative program offers financial assistance to our associates during challenging times. They have served and sacrificed so much to care for others; let’s join together to provide for our talented CHRISTUS St. Vincent associates when they most need it.
To foster a culture of mutual support within our hospital community, our Associate Assistance & Recognition Fund provides crucial financial aid to hospital associates facing unexpected hardships. The fund assists with a wide range of needs, including:
If you’re a CHRISTUS St. Vincent associate and would like to request financial support from our Associate Assistance & Recognition Fund, please contact our office. Given all the dedicated caregiving our associates provide patients in northern New Mexico, SVHF is proud to provide this simple avenue for each of us to help fellow caregivers in offering love and care through financial support during difficult times in life.
But we need your help! We encourage all our associates to contribute to this fund and to draw from it in times of need. Please join us in donating to support the Associate Assistance & Recognition Fund.
Supporting the talented healthcare professionals who serve your community is simple and convenient. Our 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation accepts one-time gifts as well as recurring donations.
Donors from outside the hospital can contribute to the Associate Assistance & Recognition Fund through the following methods:
Our hospital associates can simply stop by our office next to Starbucks on the first floor of CHRISTUS St. Vincent where we can help you set up easy bi-weekly payroll deductions. Another popular way associates can assist the fund is to donate Combined Leave hours.
Whether you are a hospital associate or simply a member of our beautiful northern New Mexico community, your contributions make a real difference! We welcome and appreciate all donations that help to build and strengthen the support system for our healthcare heroes.
The Associate Assistance & Recognition Fund goes beyond financial aid. It also empowers CHRISTUS St. Vincent and team leaders to acknowledge and reward talented and top-performing associates, departments, and teams. This aspect of the fund helps cultivate a positive work environment and recognizes the exceptional care provided by our healthcare professionals.
For more information, give us a call at (505) 913-5209 or email us at FoundationAdmin@stvin.org.
Every October, we host our Associate Giving Campaign, providing a focused opportunity for our hospital community to join together in support of this vital fund. Your participation, whether through a one-time gift or ongoing contributions, significantly impacts the lives of your colleagues.
In addition to supporting the Associate Assistance & Recognition Fund, we invite you to explore other ways to contribute to the growth and development of our healthcare professionals. Consider donating to our Career Pathways Fund, which provides educational opportunities and career advancement resources.
Additionally, the Nurse Practitioner Fund supports the continuing education and professional development of our nurse practitioners. Lastly, the Primary Medical Care Fund focuses on strengthening the primary care services that are the foundation of our hospital’s mission.
Let’s join together to nurture a supportive workplace and continue providing exceptional healthcare for our northern New Mexico communities.
By contributing to the Associate Assistance & Recognition Fund, you play a crucial role in creating a supportive and resilient health care community at CHRISTUS St. Vincent. Your generosity ensures that our dedicated associates receive the assistance and recognition they deserve, enabling them to continue providing outstanding care to our patients.
Whether you are an associate or a community member, your support is invaluable. Your thoughtful donation is an investment in the well-being and success of our hospital’s greatest asset –– our talented and dedicated associates.
Together, we can make a difference in the lives of our healthcare heroes. Donate today and be a part of this vital initiative to support those who tirelessly work to keep us healthy and safe!
Dear Friends,
Happy Holidays! I am excited to share the second edition of our quarterly newsletter, Giving Forward. We are committed to bringing you regular updates and information as we continue to advance our mission and support of CHRISTUS St. Vincent.
Dear Friends,
Happy Holidays! I am excited to share the second edition of our quarterly newsletter, Giving Forward. We are committed to bringing you regular updates and information as we continue to advance our mission and support of CHRISTUS St. Vincent.
Dear Friends,
Happy Holidays! I am excited to share the second edition of our quarterly newsletter, Giving Forward. We are committed to bringing you regular updates and information as we continue to advance our mission and support of CHRISTUS St. Vincent.
Dear Friends,
Happy Holidays! I am excited to share the second edition of our quarterly newsletter, Giving Forward. We are committed to bringing you regular updates and information as we continue to advance our mission and support of CHRISTUS St. Vincent.
Our 501(c)3 tax ID number is: 85-0282847
