Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital Foundation

We know that many people are anxiously awaiting their turn for the #COVID19 #vaccine. If you are a Monterey County Veteran age 70 or older, see below for an upcoming vaccine clinic opportunity. #CareForYourCommunity

Did you know that #BehavioralHealth was recently identified as a priority health need in SVMHS' Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA)? It may seem difficult to find resources for behavioral health during a pandemic, but our friends at @MontereyCountyBehavioralHealthBureau have launched a number of virtual education sessions on zoom, including a great series on families and pediatric mental health. You can find the CHNA here: https://www.svmh.com/abo/community-health-needs-assessment/ and you can find out more on the "Families Matter" educational series and many others by visiting the Monterey County Behavioral Health Bureau's Facebook page. #CareForYourCommunity #CHNA #SVMH #Community

Faces of Philanthropy - Staff Edition! We're delighted to welcome our newest team member, Andrea Cisneros, to the SVMH Foundation team! Andrea is our new Children's Miracle Network Hospitals Program Coordinator and is in charge of CMN Hospitals' fundraising with local and corporate partners, and she also runs our Medical Needs Granting Program. Please join us in welcoming Andrea! You can reach her at 831.759.3017 or by email at [email protected]. #CareForYourCommunity #Welcome #SVMHFoundation #SVMH

Recently, the Rotary Club of Salinas presented the SVMH Foundation with a check for $22,250 that had been raised during their annual holiday meeting. This generous fundraising effort benefits a program, designed and delivered by Social Workers at Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, focused on responding to families financially impacted by the loss of a loved one due to COVID-19. Thank you, Salinas Rotary, for showing how you truly #CareForYourCommunity. #COVID19 #Rotary #SalinasRotary

The first Friday in February is National Wear Red Day, an effort to spread awareness about the number one cause of death in women in the United States - Heart Disease. Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System is a leader in heart disease prevention, and donors to our 'Cardiac and Stroke' fund help make sure that our cardiac team has the tools and resources necessary to provide world-class, award-winning, heart care. #CareForYourCommunity #WearRedDay #GoRedForWomen #SVMH #MontereyCounty

These amazing NICview cameras are in place thanks to generous donations made to our Children's Miracle Network Hospitals Program! This is one of many examples of how your giving is making a difference each and every day. Every time you "round up" at a Panda Express or Ace Hardware register, or when you say "YES" when asked to donate at your local Costco, Walmart, Rite Aid, or at ANY of our wonderful corporate partners, your donation stays local and helps provide things like this NICview system, connecting babies and their families when they can't be together in person. #CareForYourCommunity #SVMHFoundation #RoundUp #NICview

Wishing you and your families a safe and healthy Halloween! Also. a special "thank you" to our friends at Starlight Children's Foundation for the adorable "costumes" for our patients! #CareForYourCommunity #SVMHFoundation #SVMHF #SVMHS #StarlightChildrensFoundation #Halloween

October may be ending, but the need for breast cancer awareness doesn't end here. In her own words, Mammography Center namesake Nancy Ausonio shares why she got involved to make this Breast Imaging Center of Excellence a reality for our community. #CareForYourCommunity #SVMHFoundation #SVMHS #BreastCancerAwareness

During an especially challenging year, Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System has continued to provide outstanding patient care to all in the Salinas community. Hear from President and CEO, Pete Delgado, about recognition the healthcare system has received this year for clinical excellence. https://bit.ly/3kuntra #CareForYourCommunity #SVMHFoundation #SVMHS

When asked about his support of the Taylor Farms Family Health & Wellness Center, Bruce Taylor says, It’s one of those projects that exceeded my wildest dreams in terms of our expectations and the Healthcare System’s execution of that. It makes you feel so good about giving to @SVMHS. Watch the interview here: https://bit.ly/2IewHJZ #TBT #CareForYourCommunity #SVMHFoundation #SVMH #SVMHS #TaylorFarms

There is one more free @Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System community flu clinic this fall! Head to the Taylor Farms Family Health & Wellness Center in Gonzales on October 24 for your free flu shot. More information here: https://bit.ly/330w5iS

This year has brought unprecedented challenges to our communityyour unwavering support has ensured that @Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System has continued to care for our community through it all. Consider a gift to our Greatest Needs Fund to support program areas that need it most during difficult times. http://bit.ly/2LkYWW8 #CareForYourCommunity #SVMHFoundation #SVMHF #Giving #GreatestNeeds

Flu season is upon us and we can all make a difference to keep our neighbors safe as we continue to fight COVID-19. #MaskUpMontereyCounty to show care for your community. https://bit.ly/2PSo9J8 #CareForYourCommunity #SVMHFoundation #SVMHS #COVID19

October is Down Syndrome Awareness month and we celebrate our 2020-2021 local Children's Miracle Network Hospitals Champion, Joaquin! Down Syndrome is the most common chromosomal condition diagnosed in the US and occurs in about 1 in every 700 babies. #CareForYourCommunity #DownSyndromeAwareness #SVMHFoundation #SVMHS #CMNHospitals #T21

Have plans to get your flu shot this fall? The first of 3 Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System flu clinics is this Saturday! This event is FREE to the public and you can find more information about logistics and additional dates here: https://bit.ly/330w5iS #CareForYourCommunity #FluClinic #SVMHS #SVMHFoundation

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and this year we also reflect on 10 years of the Nancy Ausonio Mammography Center. Learn 10 facts about the Center and meet some of our dedicated staff: https://bit.ly/3kP2crS

What drives philanthropists like Bruce Taylor to care for his community? From our perspective, we really want to make sure that people have equal opportunity to succeed." Watch his recent conversation with our CPO, Jeff Wardwell, here: https://youtu.be/JsAMobQtBvg #CareForYourCommunity #SVMHFoundaiton #SVMHF #SVMHS #TaylorFarms

The incredible staff at Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System has maintained a partnership with Blue Zones Project - Monterey County throughout the pandemic - and the hospital cafeteria has now been named a Blue Zones approved restaurant! This designation means healthier choices & healthier lives for all in our community. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3cuirrB

Learn about the many ways Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System is caring for our community - through our ongoing COVID-19 response, caring for children and vulnerable populations, and ensuring patients can access critical services through unexpected events. https://bit.ly/3eQJJLf

As COVID-19 continues to pose a threat to the health of our community, remember to #MaskUpMontereyCounty. Learn more: https://svmh.communitycovidinfo.com/