Programs that power better health
Some of our funding initiatives focus on exceptional patient care at Westfields Hospital & Clinic. Others focus on improving community resources to make western Wisconsin healthier. But what they all have common is a deep-rooted belief that through philanthropy, local partnerships and service, we can make an important difference in the lives of our friends and neighbors.
The stronger tomorrow that we’re working to create depends on donors like you. No matter what program catches your eye, it’s only made possible thanks to your continued support.
Discover your impact: 2023 Annual Report to the Community
We’re so excited to share the highlights of another remarkable year at Westfields Hospital & Clinic Foundation. As we navigate the evolving landscape of health care, your continued support enables us to respond to emerging needs and continue to deliver high-quality care to all who rely on us.
The successes we highlight in this report are just a sampling of our work, and, in some cases, just the beginning of the work we will do. Thank you for your ongoing commitment to our mission!
Our funding priorities at the Westfields Hospital & Clinic Foundation
Area of greatest need
Your unrestricted gifts go where they’re needed most, so we can respond quickly when unexpected or critical needs arise. These donations help us put community health and well-being first.
Recent initiatives supported through the Greatest Needs Fund – just to name a few – include patient education, healing arts, updated medical equipment, integrative therapies and healthy summer meals for New Richmond students.
Patient care
Our Patient Care Fund helps Westfields Hospital & Clinic become our community’s patient-centered hospital of choice. Gifts help provide integrative therapies, patient equipment and other healing resources that make a hospital stay easier.
Mental and behavioral health care
Gifts to our Behavioral Health Fund help neighbors find vital mental health support. Donations not only improve behavioral health resources at Westfields Hospital & Clinic, but also encourage better mental health care in the community through programs like Healthier Together, our Community Health Action Team (CHAT) and Living Well Together.
We also help support high school students struggling with grief and loss by funding the Growing Through Grief program, and we are working to help people in our community heal from addiction.
Health care transportation
Thanks to gifts to the Transportation Fund, drivers are able to help patients get to and from their appointments at neighboring clinics in places like Stillwater, Hudson or Amery. By providing this service for patients who don’t have another transportation option, we’re helping make sure all people in our community have access to the health care they need.
Employee emergency relief
The Employee Emergency Fund provides small grants to employees to help with critical expenses during an unforeseen emergency. When Westfields Hospital & Clinic staff have more peace of mind about their personal finances, they can better focus on high quality care for patients and guests.
Mission in Action fund
Health care needs are ever-changing, and this fund allows us to be flexible to support those needs, both inside the hospital and in the community. With this fund, we will also fuel our pursuit to raise the standard of care and ensure equitable access for all patients.
PowerUp
PowerUp is a community-wide health initiative inspiring kids and families to eat better, move more and feel good. We partner with schools, families, organizations and the entire community to organize classes, events, activities, education and more. We’re focused on empowering kids to reach their full potential.
Community grants
Employees at Westfields Hospital & Clinic aren’t just health care workers – they care for patients and also support our community in other aspects of their lives. One of those ways is by supporting local nonprofit organizations with their donations. In that spirit, the foundation makes grants to local nonprofit organizations for programs that advance the mission and services of Westfields Hospital & Clinic. The next application deadline is July 1, 2024. Please submit applications no later than 5 p.m.to
Congratulations to our 2023 Community Grant Recipients! We are pleased to award a total of $18,000 to support local nonprofit organizations. We had several strong candidates this year, and we are grateful to all that applied.
Scholarships
We grant scholarships to employees and their family members who are pursuing health careers to meet our future need for quality health care professionals in rural communities like ours. Past recipients have used the scholarship to advance their careers and provide care for our community.