Our Funds Find Your Cause
Channel your support toward the healthcare causes that are closest to your heart. From patient care to mental health initiatives, our dedicated funds empower you to make a meaningful impact in our community. Help us make a tangible difference in improving the health and quality of life for our fellow citizens.
Elevate
At the heart of Nashville Healthcare Foundation’s mission is the commitment to the health and well-being of Nashville. By prioritizing patient care, we ensure that every individual receives compassionate, high-quality medical services. Your generous support is crucial in helping us provide these vital healthcare services, enabling us to serve every individual in our community with dignity and compassion.
Hardy Fund
The Hardy Fund focuses on providing psycho-social support to patients and their families. This includes services like the Food Pharmacy and essential items such as wigs and prostheses. Named in honor of Dr. Robert E. Hardy, this fund reflects his dedication to improving patients’ quality of life.
Wolff Fund
The Wolff Fund offers vital clinical assistance to patients who cannot afford essential medical items like oxygen, anti-nausea medications, and nutritional supplements. Honoring Dr. Wolff, a beloved leader in our cancer program, this fund continues his legacy of compassionate care. Dr. Wolff was posthumously awarded the Harry Hynes Award from the NIH and the Distinguished Healer award from the Nashville General Hospital Foundation for his dedication to providing cancer care to underserved populations.
Team Chad Fund
The Team Chad Fund offers non-clinical aid to oncology patients, providing crucial support for rent, utilities, medically guided foods, and transportation for essential services. Inspired by Chad Welch, a beloved leukemia patient, this fund is dedicated to easing the financial burdens that cancer patients and their families face, ensuring they receive the support they need throughout their treatment.
Women’s Health Fund
The Women’s Health Fund is dedicated to promoting comprehensive healthcare for women. This includes preventive care such as mammograms and gynecological exams, as well as initiatives to improve heart health and address healthcare disparities. By supporting the Women’s Health Fund, you help improve overall health outcomes and quality of life for women across Nashville, empowering them to lead healthier lives through education, screening services, and access to high-quality medical care.
Behavioral Health Fund
The Behavioral Health Fund is dedicated to enhancing mental wellness programs at Nashville General Hospital. This fund ensures that patients receive comprehensive care addressing both mental and physical health needs. Our initiatives aim to reduce stigma, increase accessibility to mental health care, and promote a culture of mental wellness. This fund supports various programs, including enhanced behavioral health services, educational campaigns, and support groups, ensuring every patient receives the vital support they need to improve their mental health and overall well-being.
Patient Medicine Fund
The Patient Medicine Fund helps patients obtain the medications and care they need, regardless of their financial situation. This fund covers costs for acute visits and includes a Med-to-Bed program, which ensures patients receive their prescribed medications before discharge. Your contributions help remove financial barriers and improve medication adherence, leading to better health outcomes for our patients.
Community
In partnership with Nashville General Hospital, the Foundation drives community impact through programs like The Food Pharmacy, which provides no-cost totes filled with nutritious food for patients with chronic diseases; the All Weather Wellness Fund, which offers clothing and essential hygiene products to those in need; and the Health Literacy program, which educates the community on understanding medical information for better healthcare outcomes.
Food As Medicine Fund
This fund embraces the philosophy that ‘Food is Medicine.’ Our mission is to provide nutritious meals to vulnerable patients facing food insecurity and chronic illnesses. By addressing these dual challenges, we aim to prevent and manage chronic diseases through the power of healthy nutrition.
Your contributions to the Food As Medicine Fund directly benefit Nashville General Hospital’s Food Pharmacy. This crucial program combats food insecurity by offering no-cost food totes filled with fresh produce and shelf-stable items, tailored to meet the specific dietary needs of patients with chronic conditions. In 2021 alone, the Food Pharmacy provided food prescriptions to over 1,100 patients, helping them manage their health and improve their quality of life through better nutrition.
All-Weather Wellness Fund
The All-Weather Wellness Fund supports vulnerable patients year-round. In winter, it provides warm clothing like hats, gloves, and coats. In summer, it supplies essentials such as Crocs, hygiene products, and light apparel. Your donations enhance comfort and health outcomes across all seasons, ensuring that patients receive the necessary support no matter the time of year.
Margaret's Closet
Margaret’s Closet helps new mothers care for their newborns by providing essential items such as diapers, wipes, bottles, blankets, burp cloths, and car seats when needed. Your support ensures that mothers in vulnerable situations receive the supplies they need during one of the most important times in their lives—offering comfort, dignity, and a stronger start for their babies.
Sandra Myers Fund
The Sandra Myers Fund ensures critical support for survivors of sexual assault and the specially trained nurses who care for them. Your contribution helps expand access to Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANEs), vital services, and trauma-informed resources. This fund honors Sandra Myers’ legacy of care and compassion by sustaining and growing this essential program for those in need.
Art Collection Fund
The Art Collection Fund at Nashville General Hospital is dedicated to enhancing the healing environment for patients and their families. It supports purchasing and maintaining an art collection on the hospital and clinical campuses and funds the NGH art therapy program. These initiatives aim to provide comfort, inspiration, and therapeutic benefits through art, contributing to patients' overall well-being and recovery.
Nurture
At Nashville General, our people are our greatest asset. We are dedicated to supporting our employees, whether through continued education opportunities or providing assistance during challenging times. Our commitment is to treat our staff like family, ensuring they have the resources they need to thrive and continue delivering exceptional care to the Nashville community.
Greatest Needs Fund
This flexible resource is designed to address the hospital’s most pressing needs and seize new opportunities. It supports a wide range of initiatives, including equipment upgrades, staff development, research projects, patient care enhancements, infrastructure improvements, and emergency responses. This fund ensures that Nashville General can swiftly and efficiently adapt to evolving healthcare demands and maintain the highest standards of care.
Lorrie Hall Nursing Excellence Fund
The Lorrie Hall Nursing Excellence Fund honors the memory of Lorrie Hall, a dedicated Registered Nurse and Manager of the Emergency Department at Nashville General Hospital. Known for her kindness and passion for nursing, Lorrie’s legacy lives on through this fund. Established by her colleagues, it supports continuing education opportunities, fostering professional development and excellence in patient care for NGH nurses. This fund continues Lorrie’s dedication to education and her commitment to the nursing profession.
Carl Pope Education Fund
The fund provides financial assistance for education or training expenses in plant operations or similar areas. This fund aims to support aspiring individuals who share Carl's dedication and passion for this work. As a servant of Nashville General Hospital for 32 years, Carl's commitment to excellence has left an indelible mark on our institution. By investing in the education and training of future professionals, we honor Carl's legacy and ensure that his spirit of service continues to inspire generations to come.
The NGH School of Health Sciences Fund
The NGH School of Health Sciences Fund nurtures future caregivers by providing tuition assistance, ongoing educational opportunities, and access to workshops and special teaching sessions. This fund aims to remove financial barriers for students pursuing healthcare careers, ensuring they receive the necessary training and education to become skilled and compassionate professionals.
Employee Care Fund
The Employee Care Fund is a crucial support system for the dedicated staff of Nashville General Hospital. In times of personal hardship or disaster, this fund provides essential financial assistance. By contributing to this fund, you help ensure that those who care for our patients receive the support they need to overcome challenges and continue their vital work. Join us in supporting the caregivers who make a difference every day.