Dignity Health Inland Empire Hospitals Award Over 400000 in Grants to Support Local Health Initiatives

Dignity Health – Community Hospital of San Bernardino (CHSB) and St. Bernardine Medical Center (SBMC) hosted their annual Community Grant Awards Luncheon on March 27, highlighting their ongoing commitment to improving health and well-being in the Inland Empire. The event, held at “These grants reaffirm our mission to extend healing and hope beyond our hospital walls,” said June Collison, CHSB Hospital President. “We are immensely proud to partner with these dedicated organizations. Their work directly addresses significant health challenges our community faces, and our support ensures these vital programs will make a profound difference."   This year, a total of $432,500 in grants was awarded to six outstanding local organizations: Rescue a Generation, Lestonnac Free Clinic, Family Assistance Program, Catholic Charities, Akoma Unity Center, and Arrowhead United Way. These organizations were selected for their impactful work in tackling critical issues such as mental and behavioral Health, combating human trafficking, addressing food insecurity, enhancing youth services, and supporting veteran programming.   Erin Donnell, SBMC Interim Hospital President, added, “Through these critical partnerships, we actively address complex health disparities by investing directly in programs that foster well-being, champion equitable access to care, and empower our neighbors to lead healthier, more fulfilling lives. Our objective is to provide essential resources and support for Inland Empire residents to thrive.”   Dignity Health’s Community Health Improvement Grants program has awarded over $100 million to support health improvement projects since its inception in 1991. This long-standing initiative has been instrumental in addressing the diverse health needs of communities across the region. For more information, please visit www.dignityhealth.org/about-us/community-health.   CHSB and SBMC extend their heartfelt congratulations to this year’s grant recipients and look forward to continuing their partnership with these organizations to advance health and wellness in the community for many years to come.St. Bernardine Medical Center, recognized the vital role of local non-profits in addressing the region's health needs.   About Dignity Health - Community Hospital of San Bernardino Founded in 1910, Dignity Health - Community Hospital of San Bernardino is a 347-bed, acute care, nonprofit, community hospital located in San Bernardino, California. Known for its programs in maternity care and pediatrics, behavioral health and long-term subacute care for adults and children, the hospital also includes inpatient and outpatient surgery. The hospital shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health, one of the largest health care systems. CHSB has been recognized with the gold seal of approval by the Joint Commission, as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, awarded Healthgrades’ Five Stars for Gallbladder Removal Surgery and Treatment of Diabetic Emergencies, earned Blue Distinction for Maternity Care from Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and rated five stars for Children’s Subacute Center by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Visit dignityhealth.org/chsb for more information.   Join our Community facebook.com/communityhospitalofsanbernardino instagram.com/dignityhealthie youtube.com/dignityhealthsoutherncalifornia   About Dignity Health - St. Bernardine Medical Center Founded as a faith-based hospital in 1931 by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, Dignity Health – St. Bernardine Medical Center (SBMC) is a 342-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in San Bernardino, California. The hospital offers a full complement of services and it shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health, one of the largest health care systems. SBMC has been recognized by American Stroke Association - “Get With the Guidelines” Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award, one of Healthgrades America's 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery and for Spine Surgery, named a Center of Excellence for Robotic Surgery by the Surgical Review Corporation, and earned Blue Distinction for Surgery, Cardiac Care, and Maternity Care from Blue Cross/Blue Shield. Visit dignityhealth.org/stbernardine for more information.   Join our Community facebook.com/stbernardinemedicalcenter instagram.com/dignityhealthie youtube.com/dignityhealthsoutherncalifornia