1-21-25 foundation for ripon community hospital joins agnesian healthcare foundation

In its nearly 90 years history, SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital programs and services have been supported by The Foundation for Ripon Community Hospital. During that time, the foundation has striven to enhance the health of the people of the greater Ripon area by lending its financial support to the hospital.  Since Ripon Medical Center, as it was known then, became a part of Agnesian HealthCare and now SSM Health, both The Foundation for Ripon Community Hospital and the Agnesian HealthCare Foundation have utilized the same team and resources for all their ongoing fund-raising needs.  Over the past year, staff – in conjunction with both foundation boards of directors – have been planning to transition The Foundation for Ripon Community Hospital to become a part of the Agnesian HealthCare Foundation. The transition became effective on January 1, 2025 following approval by both boards of directors.  “This detailed transition has been in planning for more than one year with all key stakeholders to ensure that all funds donated specifically to SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital remain available for this specific purpose,” according to DeAnn Thurmer, SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital president.  To ensure that the needs of the Ripon community are represented, two positions are being added to the Agnesian HealthCare Foundation Board of Directors with Ripon  specific representatives. Gary Born and Elizabeth Roy will be filling those positions and will remain in place as future board member transitions occur.  “By combining these two foundations and resources into one, we will be able to further expand our reach into the communities we serve,” says Stephanie Glod, DO, who currently serves as The Foundation for Ripon Community Hospital Board of Directors chairperson. “Agnesian HealthCare Foundation’s team of philanthropic professionals, track record of financial and investment success, and robust donor outreach and communications are just a few of the strengths we will leverage to benefit SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital patients, donors, and teammates.”   This partnership provides enhanced services to those who have faithfully supported The Foundation for Ripon Community Hospital through the years and strengthens the hospital’s ability to provide for patients and their families where they need it most.  “Most importantly, all money previously given and raised for SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital will continue to support and expand the programs and services provided at Ripon Community Hospital,” Dr. Glod adds. “In addition, donor intent is always honored and stays with the original gift.”

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