Island Hospital Foundation

Since 1962, Island health (formerly Island Hospital) has provided high quality, compassionate and personalized health care to our community. Island health maintains a progressive stand in delivering the best health care experiences for patients and their families by placing their emotional and medical needs first and foremost. Island health Foundation supports Island health's vital mission by raising much-needed funds for the benefit of community health. Founded in 1978, the Foundation is an independent, nonprofit corporation headed by a 21-member volunteer board of directors. These dedicated community and business leaders generously donate their time, talents, and energy to direct the Foundation's policies, provide fiduciary oversight, implement the annual fundraising plan and to secure its financial future through fundraising. The Island health Foundation provides funding for commitments to the Island health that include the health education programs, direct clinic support, mental health counseling through the mental health intervention school program, two emergency department patient navigator positions addressing psychiatry and behavioral health issues and elder care in the emergency department, the chaplain program, and patient programs included oncology relief and oncology lodging assistance. New technology equipment along with other needs are also provided for as they arise through the year. Additionally, Island health Foundation provides funding for Hospital renovation and expansion costs not met by tax revenue.