History of The Washington Hospital Foundation

The Washington Hospital Foundation, a 501 (c)(3) charitable organization, was established in 1993 to help financially support The Washington Hospital (independently owned) and its mission of serving the health care needs of this community.

 

Over the years, the Foundation has fulfilled its mission of supporting the hospital through various annual giving campaigns as well as capital.

 

Some of the major capital campaigns include:

• Renewing Our Commitment, a campaign to support the creation of a Cancer Treatment Center, was conducted in the mid-1980’s.
  
  
• Campaign for the 21st Century, to support the construction of a new wing of the hospital, was conducted in the early 1990’s.
  
  
• The Campaign for Donnell House, to support the establishment of a residential hospice facility, was conducted in 2000.
  
  
• Wilfred R. Cameron Wellness Center opened on October 1, 2000.
  
  
• Ruth York Morgan Health Education Learning Place opened on March 25, 2002. 
  
  
• Building on Our Promise Campaign, a campaign to build a new wing, including the Dr. E. Ronald and Constance Salvitti Center for Emergency Care, Ralph B. and Carol J. Andy Critical Care Center, and Surgical Floor as well as renovating the old surgical suites, etc., was constructed from 2006 to 2009.

 

These campaigns have allowed the hospital to continue to ensure that our community’s health will be taken care of for years to come. Innovative procedures, new equipment, increased programs, and cutting-edge technology are just a few benefits we have gained through these renovation and construction projects.

This Foundation was founded on the fact that families count on the Hospital to be here when they need it. That is the very idea that drives us to continue to raise more money and touch the lives of more people in our community.