Mendocino Coast Healthcare Foundation grants support our mission by providing critical funds for technology, equipment, and tools, as well as providing for the individual needs of healthcare workers and patients. In order to best serve our community and fulfill our mission, MCHFoundation provides grants to a diverse set of health and wellness entities that serve our district.
Historically, the MCHFoundation funded grants solely for the coastal hospital. As the needs of our community have grown, the diversity of health providers have multiplied to better serve residents and visitors. MCHFoundation is building community among these entities through engagement, volunteerism and direct grants.
The Grants program was made possible by the vision and direction of the MCHFoundation Board of Directors, in their determination to make a greater impact by partnering with a multitude of healthcare organizations within our beloved Mendocino Coast healthcare district.
MCHFoundation grants, in tandem with the launch of the All In for Nurses Initiative, provided responsive funds to improve current and future health outcomes on the Mendocino Coast.
To discuss a funding request, please send a Letter of Inquiry describing your Organization and Project to MCHFoundation at ed@mchfoundation.org. LOI’s are reviewed on an ongoing basis by our Programs and Grants Committee. Thank you for your interest!
2021 GRANTS - Expanding our Reach and Impact
Adventist Health Mendocino Coast Hospital
Cepheid Machine
Elwin Cox Memorial Cancer Care Fund
Direct Assistance for cancer patient’s cancer-related treatment
Cancer Resource Center of Mendocino County
Continuation and enhancement of cancer support and advocacy
Anchor Academy Student Pantry
Backpacks and supplies
Fort Bragg Presbyterian Church
COVID-19 PPE
Friends of Health
Hospice Funds
Housing Action Team North Coast (H.A.T)
Website
Healthy Mendocino
Website and deliverable support
Mendocino Coast Hospitality Center
Coastal Street Medicine
Case Manager and supplies
Mendocino College-Coast Campus
Physiology lab
Mendocino Coast Clinic Vaccinations
Vaccination incentives and volunteer meals
United Way of the Wine Country
Measure of America Data portrait
COVID-19 Respite and Relief Meals for healthcare partners
Thank you to the following businesses who partnered with MCHFoundation to prepare and deliver 550 meals to healthcare staff: David’s Deli, Harvest Market, Mendo Litho, Mendocino Cookie Co, Mountain Mikes, Nelo’s Market and Deli, Oscar’s Enterprise, Silver Maya, Starbucks, Safeway, Sugar Coated Catering, Vinny’s Pizza, and more.
Charlene McAllister Excellence in Nursing Awards
Five awards distributed to local nurses at Sherwood Oaks, MCC, and AHMC
INSPIRE Scholarship
Four awards distributed to high school students pursuing healthcare careers
RN Student Support Fund
Travel and expense support for coastal nursing students
Total: $390,609
2021 Impact Report Lives Touched
MCHFoundation
The Mendocino Coast Healthcare Foundation invests in our community by funding essential healthcare initiatives that our hospitals and clinics struggle to afford.
Our families, neighbors and visitors all benefit from the ongoing support the MCHFoundation provides through grants and volunteerism. From the new ambulances, to the rapid testing machine or helping those diagnosed with critical illnesses pay for their treatments, our supporters’ generosity is making a real difference in people’s lives.
MCHFoundation has built a reputation for funding projects that bring comfort and respite to patients and their families, as well as ensuring critical technology is accessible and present in our coastal healthcare facilities.
After decades of focused initiatives within the Mendocino Coast District Hospital, MCHFoundation is touching more lives by developing partnerships with other healthcare nonprofits and coastal clinics. By supporting their ability to provide expanded care and address core needs, the Mendocino Coast will maintain itself as a place of health and wellness for everyone.
Expanded Impact
As unforeseen healthcare needs arise, such as a pandemic, it is critical that the Mendocino Coast Healthcare Foundation adapts to meet the challenges our community faces. In 2020-2021, MCHFoundation invested in our healthcare community by funding a diverse set of needs related to COVID-19:
• Ventilators to treat COVID patients at the Hospital
• Ambulance Upgrades, PPE, Diagnostic Equipment for First Responders
• Critical technology and equipment which allows patients to remotely communicate with their healthcare providers, therapists and case managers
• Desperately needed support to uninsured/underinsured patients
Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, MCHFoundation has been able to strengthen our local partnerships with additional grants, providing emergency funding to essential programs and entities, such as the Cancer Resource Center of Mendocino County to ensure that those battling cancer on the Coast have the support they need and our Volunteer Fire Departments.
MCHFoundation Grant History
Since the first Winesong in 1985, MCHFoundation has been actively raising funds and awarding grants in alignment with its mission.
As of the end of 2020, MCHFoundation raised over $9.4M in support of the health and wellness of
of our community.
MCHFoundation is proud of the meaningful, lasting impact produced by investing in our healthcare partners and supporting their needs. Here are some recent grants that have greatly improved the health and wellness of our community and those who provide the essential care to residents and visitors to the Mendocino Coast.
Patient Services
Nurse Call System $250,000
Telemetry Monitoring System $250,000
Emergency Services
Ultrasound Machine $75,200
Ambulances $500,000
Helipad for Emergency Transport $42,000
Lifeline Emergency Response System $37,000
Cardiac Care
Digital Echocardiography $150,000
Ventilators $90,000
Electrocardiogram/ Holter Monitor System $110,000
Diagnostic Imaging Major Funding (additional items were also purchased)
Ultrasound $200,000
Stereotactic Mammography $100,000
CT Scanner Installation $90,000
4-D Ultra Sound $67,800
Digital Imaging Communications System $171,600
Computed Radiography / Digitizer $130,000
Nuclear Medicine Camera $315,000
Total Digital Diagnostic Imaging Center $1,400,000
Cancer Care
Oncology Beds $24,600
Chemotherapy Room $10,000
Funding for Uninsured/ Underinsured Cancer Patient Care $300,000
Laboratory
Clinical Analyzers $100,000
Obstetrics
OB Refurbishing $34,500
Fetal Heart Monitors $32,500
Incubator $9,900
Infant Warmers $7,000
Surgical Services
Equipment for Surgical Services $122,000
Orthopedic Surgical Table $84,300
Sterilizer $77,600
Facilities/ Infrastructure/ Communications
Clinical Information Systems $750,000
Founders Medical Office Building $315,000
Patient Beds $295,000
AJ Grey Building Refurbishing $75,000
North Coast Health Center, start up grant $300,000
Diabetes Care Center
Funding for Uninsured and Under-insured Diabetic Patient Care $20,000
Pharmacy/ Patient Care
Patient Control Analgesic Machines $37,300
Pharmacy Remodel $68,000
Bedside Medication Verification System $122,000
Mini Grants are awarded to Hospital departments for improvements in patient care
and comfort, employee efficiency and morale, as well as aesthetic improvements to patient areas.
Recent Mini Grant Awards:
ED/ ICU/ Medical Surgery
Pediatric cribs
Rehabilitation
Adjustable patient treatment table
Ambulance Services
Infant Crisis Mannequin, Stryker Stair Chair
Emergency Room
Stryker Gurney
Laboratory
Plasma Thawer, Electronic Specimen Labeling System
Infection Control/ Housekeeping
Luminometer to measure the cleanliness of disinfection on surfaces
North Coast Family Health Center
Reception and Exam Area Chairs, Privacy Window, Wheel Chairs
Patient Rooms
Magnetic Dry Erase Boards
Public Restrooms
Baby Diaper Changing Stations
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