MERCY AND UNITY HOSPITALS FOUNDATION
P O BOX 43 INTERNAL ZIP 10890, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 554400043 www.allinahealth.org

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Organizations Filed Purposes: THE MERCY HOSPITAL FOUNDATION EXISTS TO ENHANCE THE HEALTH OF THE PATIENTS OF MERCY HOSPITAL AND THE COMMUNITIES THAT WE SERVE. THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE EFFORTS OF THE HOSPITAL IN PROVIDING EXCEPTIONAL PATIENT CARE, ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY, AND A HEALTHY WORK ENVIRONMENT THROUGH FUNDRAISING.THE MERCY HOSPITAL FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE AWARD-WINNING CARE THAT IS PROVIDED TO THE PATIENTS OF OUR HOSPITAL BY RAISING MONEY FROM INDIVIDUALS, CORPORATIONS, AND FOUNDATIONS.THE FUND RAISING CONDUCTED BY MERCY HOSPITAL FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE PROGRAMS OF THE HOSPITAL. THESE PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF OUR PATIENTS, STAFF AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS. ULTIMATELY, OUR PATIENTS BENEFIT FROM THE LATEST TECHNOLOGY AVAILABLE AND THE MOST INNOVATIVE CARE POSSIBLE. OUR STAFF BENEFITS FROM WORKING IN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT THAT SUPPORTS THEIR NEEDS. OUR COMMUNITY BENEFITS BY HAVING EXCEPTIONAL CARE AVAILABLE CLOSE TO HOME.

TO RAISE, STEWARD, AND DISTRIBUTE PHILANTHROPIC FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE HEALTH AND QUALITY OF CARE OF MERCY HOSPITAL PATIENTS AND FAMILIES, AND THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS OF THE COMMUNITY WE SERVE.

HOSPITAL CAPITAL GRANTS - 2019 GRANT TOTAL: $763,927ADVANCING THE LEGACY OF CARING CAPITAL CAMPAIGN - 2019 GRANT TOTAL $763,927: ADVANCING THE LEGACY OF CARING CAPITAL CAMPAIGN COMMITMENT OF $6.8M IS TO SUPPORT THE "ONE HOSPITAL WITH TWO CAMPUSES" ALLINA CAPITAL INVESTMENT IN MERCY HOSPITAL WHICH WILL ALLOW MERCY TO BECOME THE "POWERHOUSE" TERTIARY HOSPITAL FOR THE NORTH METROPOLITAN AREA. THE GRANT IS TO ENHANCE FACILITIES AND PROGRAM OFFERINGS FOR CONTINUED EXCELLENCE IN PATIENT CARE AND EXPERIENCE, ELIMINATING DUPLICATED SERVICES, AND MAINTAIN A LEVEL OF SERVICE AND SKILL ALLOWING PATIENTS TO RECEIVE EXCEPTIONAL CARE WHERE THEY LIVE.MHF ULTRA SOUNDS-EMERGENCY CAPITAL GRANT - 2019 GRANT TOTAL $149,700: PORTABLE ULTRA SOUND TECHNOLOGY DEVICES WERE PURCHASED FOR THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT AT BOTH MERCY AND UNITY CAMPUSES TO ENHANCE THE EXCELLENT LEVEL OF CARE PROVIDED TO PATIENTS.

HOSPITAL OPERATION GRANTS - 2019 GRANT TOTAL:$593,049CANCER PATIENT EMERGENCY FUND PROGRAM - 2019 GRANT TOTAL $71,172: CANCER PATIENTS FREQUENTLY EXPERIENCE SIGNIFICANT FINANCIAL CHALLENGES DUE TO THEIR ILLNESSES. THIS FUND HELPS PATIENTS PAY FOR MEDICAL EXPENSES TO CONTINUE THEIR TREATMENTS, BUT IT ALSO HELPS PATIENTS MEET DAILY LIVING EXPENSES-RENT, FOOD, CHILD CARE, AND THE LIKE-WHEN THEY CANNOT WORK BECAUSE OF THEIR CANCER.HEALTH SCREENINGS FOR HIGH SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS - 2019 GRANT TOTAL $30,612. THIS GRANT COVERED THE COST OF HEALTH SCREENINGS CONDUCTED AT HIGH SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS OR COMMUNITY EVENTS THROUGH OUR COMMUNITY WELLNESS PROGRAM AND THE MOBILE WELLNESS VAN. LYNNDA LAUBACH BREAST CANCER PATIENT EMERGENCY FUND PROGRAM - 2019 GRANT TOTAL $14,403: BREAST CANCER PATIENTS FREQUENTLY EXPERIENCE SIGNIFICANT FINANCIAL CHALLENGES DUE TO THEIR ILLNESSES. THIS FUND HELPS PATIENTS PAY FOR MEDICAL EXPENSES TO CONTINUE THEIR TREATMENTS, BUT IT ALSO HELPS PATIENTS MEET DAILY LIVING EXPENSES -RENT, FOOD, CHILD CARE AND THE LIKE - WHEN THEY CANNOT WORK BECAUSE OF THEIR CANCER.STAFF AND EMPLOYEE EDUCATION AND TRAINING - 2019 GRANTS $49,992: PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL TRAINING TO EMPLOYEES AND STAFF, INCLUDING: EDUCATION AND SUPPORT FOR THE SEXUAL ASSAULT NURSE EXAMINER PROGRAM AND SUPPORT FOR VICTIMS; PHARMACY, NURSING AND HOSPITAL MEDICINE CONFERENCES, EDUCATION AND TRAINING.MENTAL HEALTH ACCESS LINE - 2019 GRANTS $166,562:THE MENTAL HEALTH ACCESS LINE IS AN ALLINA HEALTH SYSTEM WIDE PROVIDED SERVICE LINE TO ASSIST PATIENTS AND PHYSICIANS IN CONNECTING INDIVIDUALS TO MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES. IT IS A 24/7 ALLINA HEALTH RESOURCE FOR SCHEDULING, REFERRALS, QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS.PATIENT EMERGENCY SUPPORT - 2019 GRANTS $26,623: THE PATIENT EMERGENCY SUPPORT GRANT ASSISTS MERCY AND UNITY HOSPITAL PATIENTS WHO ARE STRUGGLING FINANCIALLY BECAUSE OF CHRONIC, AND IN SOME INSTANCES SEVERE BUT ACUTE, MEDICAL CONDITIONS. IT IS USED FOR PATIENTS WHO HAVE UNEXPECTED AND URGENT NEEDS THEY ARE OTHERWISE UNABLE TO AFFORD. EXAMPLES MAY INCLUDE PRESCRIPTIONS, TRANSPORTATION (BUS, TAXI, AND MEDICAL VAN), SAFETY EQUIPMENT (INFANT CAR SEAT), HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, AND EMERGENCY NUTRITIONAL NEEDS.CARING FOR COLLEAGUES - 2019 GRANTS $56,896:THE CARING FOR COLLEAGUES PROGRAM PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR EMPLOYEES WHO FACE UNEXPECTED, SEVERE FINANCIAL STRAIN DUE TO A CRISIS SO THE COLLEAGUE CAN FOCUS ON WHAT MATTERS MOST: FAMILY, FRIENDS AND IN MANY CASES, CARING FOR PATIENTS. THE FUND DIRECTLY PAYS APPROVED EXPENSES AS A RESULT OF A CRISIS EVENT. REACH OUT AND READ MINNESOTA - 2019 GRANTS $39,000:THE REACH OUT AND READ MINNESOTA PROVIDES BOOKS AT THE EXPECTING MOTHER'S 32-WEEK OB-GYN VISIT, AND GOING THROUGH THE CHILD'S 5-YEAR WELL-CHILD VISIT. IT PROVIDES PARENTS WITH THE TOOLS TO READ TO ALL AGES AND EMPHASIZES THE IMPORTANCE OF PLAYING, TALKING, READING AND SINGING WITH FAMILIES EVERY DAY.THE REMAINDER OF HOSPITAL OPERATION GRANTS TOTALING $137,789 SUPPORT PROGRAMS SUCH AS CANCER SUPPORT AND SUPPLIES; EMERGENCY, TRAUMA AND MENTAL HEALTH CARE SUPPLIES AND MANAGEMENT; MUSIC THERAPY; NEWBORN SUPPLIES; YOUTH HEALTH SCREENING, EDUCATION AND SUPPLIES.

GRANTS TO OTHERS- 2019 GRANT TOTAL: $19,220EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS - 2019 GRANT $13,500:THE EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS ARE GRANTED TO INDIVIDUALS STUDYING IN AREAS WHICH SUPPORT THE PURPOSE, VALUES, AND VISION OF THE MERCY AND UNITY HOSPITAL FOUNDATION.CARING FOR CO-WORKERS PROGRAM - 2019 GRANT $720: THE CARING FOR CO-WORKER EMERGENCY FUND PROVIDES CONFIDENTIAL EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR EMPLOYEES OF MERCY AND UNITY HOSPITALS WHO FACE UNEXPECTED, SEVERE FINANCIAL STRAIN DUE TO A CRISIS EVENT.BURN CAMPS - 2019 GRANTS $5,000: THESE GRANTS SUPPORT CHILDREN AND FAMILIES AFFECTED BY FIRE A PLACE TO MEET, HEAL, GROW, AND SUPPORT OTHER BURN SURVIVORS.

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