Summit Health Foundation

Summit Health Foundation is a community-based, not-for-profit organization that exists to inspire gifts and grants from individuals, foundations, corporations, and other entities to support the Health and well-being of people in franklin county and communities in adjacent cumberland county. The organization conducts fundraising activities and seeks grant funding on behalf of wellspan Summit Health, waynesboro hospital, chambersburg hospital, Summit physician services and their affiliates. Summit Health Foundation designates money raised to the following funds:where needed most wellspan chambersburg hospital - be a part of responding to emerging needs. Giving to this fund enables us to address the areas of greatest need for wellspan health.wellspan franklin county patient support fund - help patients who have needs that affect their treatment or Health outcomes. This fund helps at-risk patients with food, transportation, transitional housing, and life-saving medications.oncology bridge fund - lend a hand to patients facing the financial burdens that often result from dealing with the impact of cancer. This fund helps with basic living expenses, such as rent, utilities, groceries and transportation to and from medical appointments. Funds are available to patients who meet specific financial aid guidelines.kristin runyon memorial scholarship fund - help provide tuition assistance for individuals pursuing their registered nurse degrees. Many of these outstanding scholarships recipients are working within the walls of our hospitals and physician practices, providing high quality, compassionate care to our patients.wellspan franklin county safe fund (sexual assault forensic examiner) - lend a hand in providing compassionate care for victims of sexual assault. This fund provides local access to comprehensive and caring medical treatment through the safe program.wellspan franklin county future physician scholarship program - help provide funding to this unique wellspan initiative to sponsor medical school scholarships. Scholarships help young people with a connection to a local wellspan community and require them to return to work within the wellspan footprint following their graduation.spotlight on children's Health invest in the early development of children to eliminate Health and achievement inequities later in life by providing literacy and early childhood education, and special healthcare needs. This fund supports the opportunity for all children in our regions of care to develop in safe, stable, nurturing relationships and environments.see wellspan Health - 2023 community benefit report located at httpswwwwellspanorgaboutwellspani...