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The Fall 2024 issue of the Foundation in Focus highlights transformative gifts from visionary donors, bids a fond farewell to two community greats, and reveals insight into a powerful theme …

After the incredible care we received when our sweet son was stillborn last year, the staff at CWH and Confluence Health Foundation’s Footprints on My Heart program hold such a …

If the kitchen is the heart of the home, could the same be true about a hospital? Many staff, patients, and visitors at Confluence Health Central Campus would certainly agree. …

The spring issue of the Foundation in Focus is now available. This issue includes the Confluence Health Foundation’s annual impact report that highlights the transformative and touching work our generous …

In this issue: Changing of the Guard, 2023 Armada Golf Classic, Events Provide Patients, Community Greater Access to Outdoor Recreation. Read More

This issue features our 2023 scholarship cohort, a soon-to-be third grader who is already an expert in generosity, and an article about a very special ten-year anniversary.

This issue features stories about one of the most resourceful and compassionate departments at Central Washington Hospital, Confluence Health Clinical Research Department’s plan to advance health equity, and how a …

This issue highlights the Foundation’s impact in 2022, celebrates the 5th year of the Miracle Milk for Babies Program, and features a new clinic-to-community collaboration targeting cancer screening. Check it …

We’re pleased to present the latest issue of the Foundation in Focus. This month, we share some groundbreaking news, congratulate Karen McCart on a major milestone, and recap a community …

The 25th Annual Armada Golf Classic benefitting the Confluence Health Foundation took place at Desert Canyon Golf Resort on September 12, 2022. This is the first golf tournament hosted by …

Though we have to cancel the adaptive cycling event this year, we hope to plan future events in the region. We’re looking for partners in the Moses Lake area that …

The impact of delayed medical care can create significant downstream problems for individuals, their families, and the broader society. Recent reports indicate that nearly 40 percent of adult patients have …

The newest issue of the Foundation in Focus quarterly newsletter is now available. Click here to read all about what we’ve been up to the past three months.

There’s only two weeks until the “Spirit of A.Z Wells” Celebration, and tickets are expected to sell out. Buy your tickets today! We’ve planned an intimate evening featuring delicious local …

The healing garden at Central Washington Hospital is in full bloom! The garden looks particularly splendid this month. The established dogwoods and rhododendrons were pruned last summer to revive their …

The Confluence Health Foundation hosted partner, Outdoors for All, for a free adaptive cycling event open to the public on Saturday, May 7, 2022, at Pybus Public Market in Wenatchee. …

By Bindu Nayak M.D. Endocrinologist and Co-Chair of Confluence Health’s Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (HEDI) Council On Saturday April 30th, Confluence Health partnered with the community-based organization, Parque Padrinos, …

Read April’s issue of Foundation in Focus, our first quarterly newsletter of 2022!

In March, the Confluence Health Foundation’s Karen McCart teamed up with Wenatchee Valley College faculty Meleah Butruille and Dean of Allied Health, Jenny Capelo, to promote local healthcare degree programs …

The Confluence Health Foundation is pleased to announce that Central Washington Hospital Heart Failure Clinic’s program, Cardiology Cares, has received seed funding that will kickstart the program for the next …

Being admitted to the hospital can be a difficult experience for all patients. There’s a lot of uncertainty and fear that can go along with being in a strange place …

The Confluence Health Foundation 2022 scholarship application is now available! The Foundation has several scholarship opportunities that are open to employees, children of employees, and members of the local community …

The new year brings some changes to the Confluence Health Foundation’s Board of Trustees roster. Carol Wardell and Ted Fukuzawa have rotated off the board after many years of exemplary …

It only takes a few sunny days in January for people to start talking about spring. Never mind that there’s still several inches of snow covering the ground – spring …

It’s been about eight months since the Foundation launched the ‘Help Us Heal’ garden appeal. The goal of the effort was to revitalize a small courtyard at Central Washington Hospital …

Wishing our donors, sponsors, friends, and colleagues a safe, healthy, happy, and productive 2022!

As 2021 draws to a close, we ask you to consider a year-end gift to the Confluence Health Foundation. Your gift will be used to support the local, independent healthcare …

Living in North Central Washington is a privilege. The open spaces, diversity of landscapes, and natural beauty are unique treasures that we all share as residents of this region. However, …

How is it already December? It’s usually around this time of year that the Foundation staff scratch their heads and contemplate how quickly time has flown. Even though it catches …

Ornaments, lights, santas, and mice, The gift shop is bursting with everything nice. Stop in and see, what’s under the tree, The deals are so great it’s practically free! Next …

This month, Confluence Health CEO, Dr. Peter Rutherford, was presented with the Washington State Hospital Association’s (WSHA) Joe Hopkins Memorial Award, a distinguished honor recognizing individuals whose lifework has profoundly …

As if their delicious sandwiches and coffee isn’t enough of a reason to love Sage Coffee House and Bistro in Quincy. Sage’s owner, Charlene Sherman, is at it again. Each …

Regretfully, the 24th Annual Confluence Health Foundation Armada Golf Classic was cancelled this past September. The decision was made to forgo the event for the second year in a row …

We are thrilled to welcome GLP Attorneys back as a sustaining donor of Confluence Health’s Reach Out and Read programs. This year, they doubled their contribution to the program, which …

Expressions Gift Shop is a charming retail oasis that caters to staff, patients, and visitors at Central Washington Hospital. Gift Shop Manager, Adele Haley, is on a mission to get …

The Confluence Health Foundation funds programs that provide comfort and compassion to patients in times of need. One of these programs is the Care Management Department’s Clothing Closet at Central …

­Your Local Cancer Care capital campaign has reached its goal of raising $3.5 million to bring a radiation treatment facility to Moses Lake, the Columbia Basin Cancer Foundation and the …

Things are really shaping up in the new healing garden at Central Washington Hospital! It’s been nearly two months since Young Bucks began pulling the English Ivy and dying shrubs …

Gifts to the Foundation make a difference! Donors that supported the Confluence Health Foundation’s COVID-19 Response Fund can see their gift in action. That’s because their donation helped launch the …

The Foundation has left the cozy charm of the Chelan Street bungalow for a bright and spacious new office. We didn’t have to go very far; just one building north …

Confluence Health recently published the 2020 Nursing Annual Report. The report highlights nurse-driven innovation and achievement throughout the organization, including the ways in which nurses met the rapidly evolving challenges …

Join our friends from Confluence Health’s Rehab Department and Outdoors for All for an adaptive cycling event at Pybus Public Market on Saturday, July 17. The event, sponsored by Wenatchee …

For the last month, the Confluence Health Foundation has been collecting donations for the Help Us Heal garden project. The goal is to transform a small outdoor courtyard in Central …

We feel lucky to have partners like Coordinated Care. This month, they provided a $10,000 grant to help support our Vaccine Equity Initiative, which is driven by local leader, Teresa …

Each year, it is the Confluence Health Foundation’s privilege to award academic scholarships to local students pursuing a degree that will support their career in the healthcare field. * This …

We were thrilled to be able to honor an additional 183 Healthcare Heroes last week for a grand total of 917 Hugs in a Mug distributed at Confluence Health since …

The Confluence Health Foundation has published a report that describes the rationale for supporting internal and external investments in resources that target the unique needs of patients experiencing homelessness. Included …

The latest version of the Your Local Cancer Care newsletter highlights donor, Vicki Groff, who understands firsthand the benefits of having a local radiation treatment facility. Read her powerful story …

Check out the latest Wenatchee World article about H2A workers and vaccinations. Donations to the Confluence Health Foundation for COVID-19 response efforts helped make this important work possible. Thank you, …

The Confluence Health Foundation is pleased to announce that donor funding is purchasing new equipment that will revolutionize breast cancer care at Confluence Health. In February, the Confluence Health Foundation …

The Confluence Health Foundation’s Board of Trustees has approved funding for a new vaccination effort at Confluence Health that will improve the access and uptake of the lifesaving COVID-19 vaccines …

The Hugs for Healthcare Heroes Committee passed out a second round of Hugs in a Mug at Confluence Health on Tuesday, March 2. This time, mugs were delivered to additional …

This year, the Confluence Health Foundation has over $100,000 available to fund scholarships for Confluence Health employees and family members, as well as members of the broader community. The intent …

The first edition of the Your Local Cancer Care Newsletter features a story about the Shank family of Moses Lake.  Dorian Shank, a mother, donor, and breast cancer survivor, often …

The 2021 Confluence Health Foundation scholarship application will be available starting March 1st. This year, we are proud to offer a new scholarship opportunity named after our loyal donors, Barb …

Exposure to language and reading through books is a key source of early learning. Books provide cognitive, emotional, and social benefits and create a launchpad for success. In fact, there …

Thanks to our donors, we were able to purchase three new Impella heart pumps that will be stationed at Central Washington Hospital. Impella heart pumps are used when a patient …

This week, frontline staff at Central Washington Hospital received a big hug from the community—figuratively speaking, of course! Hugs for Healthcare Heroes is a grassroots effort started by Mandi Burton-Carter, …

Check out the final 2020 edition of the Your Local Cancer Care Newsletter! View Now

There are only a few days left in 2020, and we urge you to support the Confluence Health Foundation through a year-end gift. There are certainly brighter days ahead, but …

The 23rd Annual Armada Golf Classic was canceled this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but that didn’t stop our amazing sponsors from rallying behind our cause! Proceeds from the …

We are very excited to report a new partnership with Coordinated Care. With their support, the Confluence Health Foundation has launched a new Respite and Recovery Fund for Patients Experiencing …

The CARES Act includes a tax incentive for donors that utilize the standardize deduction. Check it out!    

This Thanksgiving, we’d like to express our gratitude for our colleagues at Confluence Health, who have fearlessly faced the challenges of 2020 so our region can continue to have access …

The latest ‘Your Local Cancer Care’ newsletter features Columbia Basin Cancer Foundation Board Member, Cynthia Dano. As a cancer survivor, Cynthia understands the significance of having high-quality cancer care close …

This fall, Martin-Scott Winery announced the release a 2019 Tribute Rosé of Sangiovese honoring co-founder, Judi Scott. In addition to her role at the winery, Judi was a dedicated Central …

There is a growing body of literature that explains how stress, anxiety, and burnout can contribute to a hostile work environment. These factors tend to converge in the healthcare sector …

The Foundation will be announcing the recipient(s) of the 2020 “Spirit of A.Z. Wells” award soon.  Watch for this announcement in our local media and on our website,confluencehealthfoundation.org. Named after …

“Act as if what you do makes a difference. It Does.” –William James The Foundation is very grateful for a donation from GLP Attorneys that will help us fund Reach …

This October, the Confluence Health Foundation is bringing together healthcare leadership and community partners for the Healthcare and Homelessness Symposium: Understanding the Intersection of Housing and Health in the Wenatchee …

We are always inspired by local business owners that use their passion as a means for change in their local community. In the case of Charlene Sherman, owner of Sage …

Martin-Scott Winery has announced the release a 2019 Tribute Rosé of Sangiovese honoring co-founder, Judi Scott. For many Confluence Health employees, that name may sound familiar. Judi was a dedicated …

“Growing your own” typically conjures images of amateur gardeners tenderly cultivating their own backyard produce, but the term takes on a new meaning when we apply it to healthcare in …

Marcela Covarrubias has been named one of this year’s 30 Under 35! Marcela joined the Confluence Health Foundation Board of Trustees at the beginning of 2020. A Wenatchee local, Marcela …

Did you know the Confluence Health Foundation has funding for CWH, CH, and WVH employee certifications available? That’s right! The Foundation can reimburse up to 80 percent of many national …

Mike Scott, owner of Martin-Scott Winery, has announced he will release a 2019 Tribute Rosé of Sangiovese honoring his late wife, Judi Scott. For many Confluence Health employees, that name …

Since late June, the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 has been growing in North Central Washington. As of July 31st, there were more active cases of COVID-19 in our …

In March, Confluence Health leadership responded to the threat of COVID-19 by taking a series of precautions that included limiting the number of visitors in healthcare facilities and suspending volunteer …

Wenatchee, WA July 23, 2020 Each year the Confluence Health Foundation awards scholarships to deserving members of our community to help them achieve their academic and professional goals. These scholarships …

Your Local Cancer Care campaign is focused on its mission to bring a new radiation treatment center to Moses Lake. Check out the latest edition of the newsletter here!

Nearly three months ago, we asked the community to donate any personal protective equipment (PPE) they had available to help protect frontline healthcare workers and local caregivers. PPE is a …

Over the past few months, the Foundation has been focused on COVID-19 response efforts in the community. We remain committed to providing Confluence Health with ongoing support so that they …

Earlier this month, Confluence Health put a request out to our community for 5,000 handmade masks. These masks will be used by patients, physicians, nurses, and other staff as Confluence …

Congratulation’s to Foundation Board Secretary Rick Deich! Rick recently opened his own branch of Charles Schwab in Wenatchee: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/business/deich-leads-charles-schwab-s-new-wenatchee-branch/article_be0395e2-7f4b-11ea-8a5c-f77907cb0160.html. Best wishes to Rick on his new endeavor.

What’s better than seeing one of your favorite local bands perform? How about seeing them perform and supporting local COVID-19 response efforts at the same time? The Confluence Health Foundation …

Thanks to the generosity of our donors, the Confluence Health Foundation has been featured in several Wenatchee World articles this past week. Check it out! Cryptocurrency company donates 22,560 masks …

We are proud to recognize the newest members of the Confluence Health Foundation’s Board of Trustees. The Foundation aims to engage energetic members of the community that will work towards …

Although the Confluence Health Foundation team is social distancing and working remotely whenever possible, it’s still easy to see the widespread heroics of our community. Whether it is essential workers …

The Confluence Health Foundation is so fortunate to be the recipient of Blue Spirits Distilling’s “Spirits for You, Spirits for Safety” fundraising drive. The Leavenworth-based business is providing a $10 …

We are touched by the generosity of local businesses and private donors who have contributed personal protective equipment (PPE) to the Confluence Health Foundation. In one week, we received over …

First and Last Name: Loretta Fischer How long have you volunteered for the gift shop? 5 years What is your connection to the Wenatchee Valley? I was born in Iowa …

Coronavirus represents an unprecedented challenge for all of us. Here are four ways that you can help reduce the impact of COVID-19 in North Central Washington. Stay Home and Social …

The Foundation admires the hard work and dedication of Confluence Health staff during these unprecedented times. Many of our staff members are experiencing higher-than-normal work volume in this rapidly changing …

Expressions Gift shop, located in the lobby of Central Washington Hospital, is closed until further notice because of COVID-19 concerns.    

The willingness to respond to community needs, especially in times of crisis, has always been at the heart of our North Central Washington communities. The challenges presented by the growing …

Applications will be accepted until March 31st at 5PM. If you would like to apply for a 2020 scholarship, please review the eligibility criteria and complete application found here.

At Confluence Health, patient safety and satisfaction are two of the highest priorities, and Confluence is continuously evolving to incorporate the most current best practices in healthcare at its facilities. …

The sun is out, and the warm weather is on its way. Around this time of year, the Foundation starts gearing up for the Annual Armada Golf Classic at Desert …

Each year, the Confluence Health Foundation gives away over $48,000 in scholarships to employees and community members. These scholarships help ensure North Central Washington continues to have access to a …

The Confluence Health Foundation is excited to debut a new scholarship award called the “Oncology Grateful Patient Scholarship.” Children and grandchildren of current Confluence Health Oncology Department employees (CWH Medical …

Name: Peggy Dreisinger How long have you been volunteering at Expressions Gift Shop? Since 2017 What is your connection to the Wenatchee Valley? I started vacationing in Chelan in the …

We are thrilled for the Foundation’s very own Adele Haley, and her husband Pat, who received the Lehman Johnson Award at this year’s Apple Blossom pageant. This award is given …

If you were at Central Washington Hospital last week, you might have noticed Foundation staff in the main lobby updating the donor wall. New plaques were added in honor of …

Attention scholars! The Confluence Health Foundation will be moving the scholarship application process online. This means that scholarship applicants will be able to complete and submit their scholarship online and …

We’ve all seen the action movies where a beloved supporting character is wounded, and the film’s protagonist cradles their friend as they take their last breath. While most of us …

We are thrilled to report that our campaign reached an important milestone at the end of 2019. The Confluence Health Foundation and Columbia Basin Cancer Foundation have raised $2 million …

The Foundation began 2020 with a generous donation from our healthcare partners, Epic. Epic’s contribution will help fund another year of two programs, including Reach Out and Read the new …

The 2019 Spirit of A.Z. Wells Gala honoring Carol Wardell is featured in the January-February 2020 edition of the local publication, Foothills. The photos captured a joyful event held in …

Applications are now available and will be accepted through March 30. Click the scholarship tab for the application and more information.

Dr. David Parks has been selected as the recipient of Confluence Health Foundation’s 26th Annual “Spirit of A.Z. Wells” award.