Lmh Health Foundation

Capital improvements - lmh health foundation supported the acquisition and implementation of advanced medical technology to improve diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes. The foundation secured over 1.25 million in philanthropic contributions-including proceeds from hearts of gold, the penny jones golf tournament, and corporate partnerships-to fund the purchase and installation of a permanent pet scanner on the lmh health campus. The scanner began providing imaging services in july 2024, enhancing access to high-quality, timely cancer diagnostics for the community. Additionally, the foundation funded renovations to the anderson health plaza, on lmh health's main campus. The plaza houses multiple outpatient services, including cardiac rehabilitation, diabetes education, gastroenterology, general surgery, oncology, obstetrics, pain management, palliative care, and urology. These improvements support lmh health's mission to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care in a modern, accessible environment.

Community health and equity initiatives- lmh health foundation supported a range of innovative programs designed to improve health outcomes and promote equity in access to care. Contributions funded the medical-legal partnership, which assisted patients in resolving over 300 legal issues that negatively impacted their health. The foundation also supported timely access to behavioral health and psychiatric services within primary care clinics, addressing urgent mental health needs where patients often seek care first. Educational advancement was supported through 60 scholarships awarded to lmh health employees and local students pursuing healthcare careers. Donor contributions enabled 138 uninsured or underinsured individuals to receive mammograms, facilitating early detection and improved outcomes.