Your Generosity Heals

About St. Luke's Wood River Foundation

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Experience

The St. Luke’s Wood River Foundation has a singular commitment to achieving excellence in health care for the community of the greater Wood River region.

  • To inspire generosity that improves health and well-being in the community.
  • We envision a community where generosity ensures clinical excellence and empowers health for all.
Our History

"I see the impact of philanthropy on patient care more than any other place I have worked. I like to tell people we have big city toys in a small town hospital."

Jonathan Edwards,
St. Luke's Wood River Nurse

"Being a recipient of community generosity has allowed me to pursue my dream of becoming an ultrasound technologist. I am extremely thankful for the Foundation's support to help me fulfill my dreams."

Kandis Pederson-Romero,
St. Luke’s Wood River Director of Imaging Services

As health care changes, the foundation is right there to support us with resources and training. We may be a small hospital, but we have big hospital emergencies, and the staff have to be prepared.”

Angela Brady,
St. Luke’s Wood River Associate Chief Nursing Officer

“We live in a remote area with a large active population, so emergencies happen. Emergency care is the one health service that is available 24/7. We are able to provide exceptional care because of the generosity of the valley and partnership with the St. Luke’s Wood River Foundation."

Deb Robertson, MD
St. Luke’s Wood River Emergency Medicine Physician
New homes under construction for health care workers.
New homes under construction for health care workers.
Nearly $1 million invested in clinical priorities stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Nearly $1 million invested in clinical priorities stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Of SLWR Employees & Physicians donated to the Foundation during the Annual Giving Campaign.
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Of SLWR Employees & Physicians donated to the Foundation during the Annual Giving Campaign.
Over $2 million invested in health and community partners last year.
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Over $2 million invested in health and community partners last year.
Grants rewarded to community partners in the last year.
Grants rewarded to community partners in the last year.

Community Health Partners

  • Partner Logo Partner Logo Hover Support to fund the cost for a school to maintain the Mindful Awareness Program in their classrooms for one year.
  • Partner Logo Partner Logo Hover Funding for general operations, such as training of new social workers, bedside care, and education.
  • Partner Logo Partner Logo Hover Funding to support the Clinic’s 2nd Year lease.
  • Partner Logo Partner Logo Hover Funding to support the Nutrition Access Project, which will help provide materials such as seeds and tools to grow fresh vegetables at Bloom Community Farm.
  • Partner Logo Partner Logo Hover Support for the Vision and Hearing Center Scholarship Fund, which offers vision and hearing screenings at no cost.
  • Partner Logo Partner Logo Hover Funding to support the Safe Housing First Project, which provides rent assistance to those seeking abuse-free housing.
  • Partner Logo Partner Logo Hover Funding to upgrade the swim program’s safety equipment.
  • Partner Logo Partner Logo Hover Funding to support longevity programs, such as enhanced fitness programs for those suffering from Arthritis. And Funding for “Time to Move,” a class for seniors who want to improve their strength and endurance.
  • Partner Logo Partner Logo Hover Funding to support healthcare scholarships.
  • Partner Logo Partner Logo Hover Funding to support the MSCL Housing Program, which includes assistance in medical, dental and behavioral health expenses, nutrition assistance, financial education classes and a safe and sober living house.