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The Phelps Health Foundation serves as the philanthropic arm of Phelps Health to support the hospital’s mission to provide high-quality, accessible healthcare.
Established in 1996, the Phelps Health Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that provides for the healthcare needs of our community through the Mission Fund, which supports Phelps Health initiatives and patient needs.
Phelps Health recognizes the important role that our family caregivers play in the lives and health of our patients. We have compiled the following information in an effort to assist caregivers in accessing the resources, services, and tools needed to provide the best care possible while also providing some information on compassion fatigue and ideas for self-care.
Phelps Health provides healthcare at no charge or at a reduced charge to those who meet the financial need requirements. Financial assistance is generally for people who do not have other financial resources available, such as insurance, government programs or regular income.
Financial assistance is determined by gross income, net worth, assets, family size, available resources and expected future income.
Read Time: 2 Minutes Three Things to Know The Phelps Health Foundation has launched an endowment to ensure the long-term sustainability and growth of healthcare services in the region. This fund will support medical technology, patient care programs, community health initiatives and facility improvements. By securing financial stability, the endowment will enhance healthcare access, innovation and excellence for generations to ...
Read Time: 3 Minutes Three Things to Know Debbie and Barbara Grommet, longtime Phelps Health employees, see their workplace as a family and a place to give back. Together, they have donated $7,580 to the Phelps Health Foundation, inspired by personal experiences of receiving help in tough times. Their story shows how even small contributions can make a big impact ...
Read Time: 3 Minutes Three Things to Know Ticks are most active from April through July, and daily tick checks after outdoor activities help prevent illness. Prevent bites by treating clothes with permethrin and using DEET-based repellents, especially in grassy or wooded areas. If bitten, promptly remove ticks with tweezers, clean the area and monitor for symptoms of tick-borne diseases ...
Phelps Health and Salem Memorial Hospital (SMH) are continuing to take steps towards affiliation, with teams from both organizations working diligently through the process. ...
Jason Shenefield President/Chief Executive Officer I’m Jason Shenefield, the president and chief executive officer (CEO) at Phelps Health. My education includes bachelor and master degrees in healthcare management from Southern Illinois University and Capella University, respectively. I am also board certified as a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE). I often say that healthcare found me. I ...
Jason Bartholomew Senior Vice President of Medical Group Operations I’m Jason Bartholomew, senior vice president of medical group operations at Phelps Health. My education includes a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Southern Adventist University and a master’s degree in business focused on healthcare management from Loma Linda University. My career in healthcare management began by filing paperwork in my ...
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