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The Foundation awards Community Support Grants four times throughout the year to local nonprofit organizations focused on reducing health care disparities; fostering strong community health care networks; promoting adult health, wellness, and disease prevention in the community; and providing quality health care education. In 2024, the Foundation awarded 27 grants totaling more than $850,000.

The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital recently presented Craig Buchman, MD, with its 2024 President's Achievement Award. Dr. Buchman is head of the department of otolaryngology–head and neck surgery at WashU Medicine and the otolaryngologist-in-chief at Barnes-Jewish Hospital.

Compassionate and dedicated nurses ensure that every patient receives the extraordinary care they deserve, and it starts with an extraordinary education at Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing. Donors are supporting the specialized training students need to excel in rewarding nursing careers at BJC HealthCare through a variety of initiatives and programs.

A partnership between BJC HealthCare, The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital, BELIEVE Academy, and The Opportunity Trust has been awarded a transformative catalyst grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies to establish a first-of-its-kind high school focused on graduating students directly into health care jobs with family-sustaining wages.

The colorful Zen Garden at Evelyn’s House, BJC’s hospice house, is a special place within a special place. Filled with rocks painted as tributes, it is a place to honor and cherish the memories of those who have spent their last days at Evelyn’s House.

The Knowlton Incentive for Excellence award recognizes resident physicians who have demonstrated the ability to balance exceptional, compassionate care with outstanding leadership and skill in internal medicine. More than 200 residents and fellows have been recognized since the Knowlton Incentive for Excellence Awards began.

A generous gift from Healthy Blue Missouri to the Foundation will support BJC’s Community Health Improvement initiatives to eliminate infant and maternal health disparities. This gift makes it possible to host free community baby showers, train clinical care teams, and expand access to perinatal education.

Regardless of the circumstances that bring patients to Barnes-Jewish Hospital, each is deserving of extraordinary care. Whether providing comfort and critical assistance to help patients focus on their recoveries or offering under-resourced individuals lodging and medical equipment, support from generous donors bridges the gap to help ensure the health of the community we serve. Read one story of how these donor funds are put to use.

On June 11, BJC HealthCare marked a significant milestone for the Barnes-Jewish Hospital campus renewal project with the Plaza West Tower topping out ceremony.