University Medical Center Foundation Of El Paso

TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER OF EL PASO IN THEIR MISSION OF IMPROVING HEALTH, WELLNESS AND QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL EL PASOANS.

AS THE DESIGNATED FUNDRAISING ENTITY FOR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER OF EL PASO (UMC), THE FOUNDATION RAISES FUNDS FOR UMC THROUGH GRANTS, MAJOR GIFTS AND EVENTS WITH A STRATEGIC FOCUS THAT ALIGNS WITH THE HOSPITAL TO HELP ENHANCE THE HEALTH AND ACCESS OF QUALITY OF CARE FOR EL PASO AND THE SURROUNDING REGION. IN FY21, THE FOUNDATION GRANTED $428,325 TO UMC, EITHER DIRECTLY OR BY PROVIDING ASSISTANCE TO ITS PATIENTS, WHICH CONSISTED OF MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND PROGRAM SUPPORT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: EQUIPMENT - $45,821 TO THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT FOR FIVE (5) PRIME X BIG WHEEL SPECIALIZED STRETCHERS TO REDUCE PHYSICAL STRAIN ON CLINICIANS, TO ENHANCE PATIENT COMFORT AND TO DRIVE HOSPITAL EFFICIENCY. - $43,560 TO THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT FOR FIFTEEN (15) GE HEALTHCARE CARESCAPE RESPIRATORY MODULES DESIGNED FOR US WITH PATIENT MONITORS AND VENTILATORS TO MEASURE RESPIRATORY GASES, ANESTHESIA, AND BREATHING CHARACTERISTICS IN PATIENTS. - $30,000 TO PURCHASE TWENTY (20) PORTABLE OXYGEN CONCENTRATORS FOR COVID PATIENTS REQUIRING LOW FLOW OXYGEN AT DISCHARGE. GENERAL PATIENT CARE - $67,600 TO SOBREVIVIENDO EL CANCER TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE FOR CANCER PATIENTS WITH MEDICATIONS, CO-PAYS, RENT, UTILITIES, DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, AND TRANSPORTATION FOR PATIENTS WHO DO NOT HAVE THE FINANCIAL MEANS DUE TO THEIR ILLNESS. - $43,349 TOWARD A MATCH FOR THE NURSE FAMILY PARTNERSHIP GRANT. UMC'S NURSE HOME VISITOR PROGRAM PROVIDES SUPPORT AND EDUCATION FOR FIRST-TIME, LOW-INCOME MOTHERS FROM PREGNANCY THROUGH THE FIRST TWO YEARS OF THE CHILD'S LIFE. - $16,918 FOR THE EL PASO HEALTH CAR SEAT SAFETY PROGRAM THROUGH THE VOLUNTEER CORPS PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES CLINICS AND/OR CAR SEATS THROUGHOUT THE EL PASO REGION AND TO EDUCATE FAMILIES ON THE PROPER USE AND INSTALLATION OF CHILD/INFANT CAR SEATS. IN THE UPCOMING YEAR, THE FOCUS OF THE FOUNDATION WILL BE TO HELP UMC MEET THE MEDICAL NEEDS OF A GROWING POPULATION AND RAISE AWARENESS AND FUNDS TO ENHANCE AND DEVELOP THEIR SERVICE LINES AS THE ONLY TRAUMA 1 HOSPITAL IN THE REGION. THE FOUNDATION WILL COLLABORATE WITH THE LEADERSHIP OF UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER TO IDENTIFY THE STRATEGIC NEEDS OF THE HOSPITAL IN ORDER TO BETTER SERVE THE NEEDS OF OUR MOST VULNERABLE POPULATION.