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Representatives from 12 local non-profit organizations engaged in healthcare related initiatives
were honored at a Philanthropy Day luncheon held November 4, 2022.
Foundation Awards Record-High $711,000 to Barton Health
Continuing its mission of advancing local health care through philanthropy, the Barton Health Foundation reported a record-total of $711,000 in grants awarded throughout 2022. These grants, made possible through generous donations, directly support the health of the Lake Tahoe community.
“As we reflect on this year, we are incredibly grateful to our many generous donors whose
contributions allow us to support advancements that make a difference,” said Melanie Turner,
Chair, Barton Health Foundation Board of Trustees. “Most people have experienced the need to
seek health care at one time or another, and the assurance of top-notch care with state-of-the-art
technology — especially in a rural community — is a true gift.”
Melanie Turner, Chair, Barton Health Foundation Board of Trustees
The $711,000 was applied toward medical equipment upgrades to support patient services across Barton’s Health network. Highlights include: advancements to Barton’s 3D Breast Screening program improving breast cancer diagnosis and treatment; high-tech infusion chairs promoting safety and offer additional comfort for patients undergoing a variety of medical procedures; a new electrocardiogram machine to improve heart care for Barton Cardiology; life-saving medical equipment for the Emergency Department; new pulmonary function testing equipment important for respiratory illness treatment; new beds for Barton’s Skilled Nursing Facility; and a bladder scanner for the Barton Community Health Center.
Clint Purvance, MD, President and CEO of Barton Health, speaks at the Philanthropy Day event
Melanie Turner, Barton Health Foundation Board of Trustees Chair, introduces community non-profit organization representatives
Foundation Awards $100,000 to Non-Profit Organizations Engaged in the Health and Well-Being of the Lake Tahoe Community
The Barton Health Foundation’s Community Health Grants program awarded $100,000 in funding to 12 local non-profit organizations engaged in health care-related initiatives in the Lake Tahoe area in 2022.
The non-profit organizations were chosen for their work in addressing the area’s most pressing health needs—Mental Health, Substance Use, and Access to Health Care—as identified by the Community Health Needs Assessment.
Since 2008, the Barton Health Foundation has provided over $680,000 in funding to local agencies that support community members facing these challenges.
“Advancing health equity for our community members is vitally important,” said Chris Kiser, Executive Director of the Barton Health Foundation. “Everyone has a right to be as healthy as possible, and by providing this funding to our non-profit partners who work diligently everyday to remove barriers, we are helping to ensure a healthier community.”
For aditional details on the Barton Health Foundation, including upcoming events and ways to give, visit bartonhealthfoundation.org.