West Valley Health Foundation
PHILANTHROPY IN ACTION
The West Valley Health Foundation board of directors identified three groups who demonstrated selfless care to our community and selected them for special recognition in the form of Community Health Philanthropy Awards. Western Oregon University, St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Independence and Dallas High School are our three honorees.
Western Oregon University received the 2021 Community Leader Award for their extraordinary help to the area community by hosting the mass vaccination clinic in partnership with Salem Health and Polk County.
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church was awarded the 2021 Community Spirit Award for their efforts to assist and support residents in need. Each week, their parish members committed to delivering food baskets to their vulnerable and food-insecure neighbors. They offered COVID-19 testing, facilitated COVID-19 vaccinations and coordinated flu shots. They selflessly made time to connect people in need to resources that would make a difference in their health.
The students from Dallas High School received the 2021 Community Altruism Award in recognition of their extraordinary fundraising efforts to raise money for women’s cancer services. Their efforts have provided critical access to women’s health services for underrepresented and vulnerable community members.
On behalf of the foundation board of directors and staff, we congratulate and thank these three organizations for the difference they made to the citizens of our communities.
Top quality medical care in Polk County
- The Connections Van is a long standing partnership with Cherriots to provide wheelchair accessible transportation for Polk County residents who are in need. This service ensures our most vulnerable community members are able to make it to their vitally important health care appointments.
By supporting the Salem Health West Valley Foundation, you support top-quality medical care in Dallas and the surrounding area.
The West Valley Hospital and area Clinics achieve their mission of improving the health and well-being of the West Valley Community.
Gifts to the West Valley Foundation have supported
a variety of programs and initiatives including:
- Over $20,000 in scholarships are awarded each year to local students pursuing degrees in health care. Many have returned to the area to work at the Salem Health West Valley Hospital.
- The Healing Garden, constructed in 2018, created a restful oasis where patients, visitors and hospital staff can find peace and healing.
- Vital equipment for the emergency department such as an ultrasound machine for surgical services. These tools help provide our health care staff with the resources they need to save lives.
2022 Salem Health Foundation Open Tennis and Pickleball Tournament to benefit Women's Heart Health!
Saturday, May 21, 2022
Hosted by Salem Tennis and Swim Club
Tennis will have one (1) division for Women’s Doubles
Pickleball will have three (3) divisions for Women’s Doubles, Men’s Doubles, and Mixed Doubles
To find out more, register, or donate, please visit:
https://salemhospital.ejoinme.org/2022_WomensHealth
Game, set, MATCH for Women’s Health!
2022 West Valley Golf Tournament to support Healthcare Scholarships
Friday, June 10, 2022
Cross Creek Golf Club
8a shot gun start
Sponsorship, Team, and Individual sign-up opportunities are available
To Find out more, register, or donate, please visit:
To make a donation to the Salem Health Foundation, click here.