Regions Hospital Foundation

Regions offers the finest, most technically advanced medical care while serving the whole community, including the uninsured and underinsured, and that is in no small part due to the assistance of charitable donations. Contributions have paid for everything from a renovated and expanded Emergency Center to funds that provide basic needs assistance to patients struggling financially. In the coming year, contributions will play a role in the creation of our new, state-of-the-art mental health facility, currently being built on the hospital campus.

Contributions have also improved the experience of each patient and visitor, helping to nurture the body, mind and spirit. For many people, a visit to the hospital is one of the most stressful times of their lives. Donations pay for complementary therapies such as massage and music therapy, which help reduce the pain and anxiety of patients as they undergo treatment. Contributions fund the Patricia D. Lundborg Cancer Library, one of the most extensive libraries in the Twin Cities dedicated to cancer topics. And whether they help fund the beautiful hallways of the new South Section or artwork located throughout the facility, donations help create a healing environment for both visitors and staff members.

During our continuing economic downturn, charitable donations are playing a bigger role than ever to the work of the hospital. Regions has always been a well-run business. Every year it offers the largest amount of charity care in the East Metro and the second largest in Minnesota. Yet the hospital still has the financial strength to provide a full range of outstanding medical services. However, this leaves less money for special program, equipment and facility expenses. Government cuts to health care programs over the last few years have further limited income

Please become our partner with a charitable contribution. If you want your gift to fund a specific program, we would be happy to work with you to find a good match. Unrestricted contributions are also welcome and are used to fund special program and facility expenses. This past year, unrestricted gifts were used to renovate Pod E in the Emergency Center. Pod E serves patients who have experienced trauma injuries and is the only part of the ER that had not been improved by a 2009 expansion. Patients cared for in Pod E can now count on a less stressful experience, with quiet hallways and all private rooms with doors, all thanks to generous individuals like you. Thank you for your consideration.