PATRON DRIVE 2024 - ALLOCATION

GIFT OF EQUIPMENT, PROGRAMS & PROJECTS
Each year, we review requests from various departments in the Health Center to determine grants for programs and equipment which will have the greatest impact for patients and caregivers.  Our goal is to use all donated funds each year to help Saint John's provide leading edge medicine and unwavering compassionate and personalized care. Scroll down to learn more.
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Programs funded by the Patron Drive in 2024
In 2024, through the generous donations to the Annual Patron Drive, the Irene Dunne Guild funded the following programs and equipment:
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Cancer Center - 3 beds and 22 blood pressure cuffs.
Medical Procedures Unit - 1 Vein Finder and 1 Bladder Scanner.
Beauty Bus for the Patients with Cancer in the Infusion Center - hand massages and facials 2 times a week for a year.
Labor and Delivery Operating Room - Curvilear Probe to fit on the S11 Ultrasound System - Facilitates use on heavy women.
Laboratory - 16 Staff Lockers
Volunteer Services - Funds for a simple get-together for the NODA (no one dies alone) program volunteers, Nifty Needlers supplies, and snacks for the surgery waiting room.
Vascular Access (Hospital Wide) - re-stock for PICC line home kits and supplies for port placement kits.
Emergency Room - 1 Vein Finder


Ongoing Programs funded by our Patron Drive
​Angels of the ER
A nationally recognized program unique to Saint John's
Treats for Caregivers
Snacks distributed to hospital staff in recognition of their efforts and delivery of compassionate care.
Patient Library
Books, DVDs and CDs for patient use and waiting room magazines throughout the hospital.
Toys for the ER
Guild members purchase a number of toys and activity kits for distribution to children accompanying loved ones in the ER.