Special Purpose Funds

Many individuals have a specific medical/program interest they wish to advance or to honor a loved-one by designating their gift to one of the Borgess Foundation’s special purpose funds. The Borgess Foundation is pleased to work with our donors and their special interests. For requests to support a designated fund and/or honor/memorialize a loved one or to establish a named fund or endowment, please contact the Borgess Foundation office at 269-226-8100 or e-mail us at foundation@borgess.com

Additionally, the Borgess Foundation accepts gifts of any size, designated to the following purposes:

Behavioral Health

To support the operational, equipment and patient needs of the inpatient and outpatient Behavioral Health Department.

 

Borgess Pipp

To support the operations and programs of Borgess Pipp Hospital in Plainwell, Michigan.

 

Borgess Research Institute

To support the continuing advancement of medical research and patient medical trials.

 

Brain and Spine Institute

To support the operation, capital, training and patient care needs of the Borgess Brain and Spine Institute.

 

Cancer Care / Oncology

To support the operational, capital and patient care needs for cancer services.

 

Capital Fund

To assist with renovating and expanding Borgess facilities and/or purchase medical and diagnostic equipment.

 

Chapel Fund To support the operations and physical enhancements for the Borgess Medical Center’s non-denominational Chapel

Critical Care

To provide care support for critical care patients.

 

Diabetes Care

To support patient education and care for individuals with Diabetes.

 

Education and Training

To support the education and training needs of patient care staff.

 

Endoscopy

To provide operational and equipment support for endoscopy services.

 

Heart Care / Cardiology

To provide state-of-the-art equipment and technology along w/ supporting staff education and training for heart care.

 

New Born Fund

To provide support for the Borgess Birthing Unit.

 

Nursing Home Fund

To support the operational needs of Borgess Gardens Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

 

Orthopedics

To provide state-of-the-art equipment and technology for orthopedic services.

 

Pathology Fund

To support the equipment and operational needs of Pathology and Lab services.

 

Patient Assistance

To provide transportation medical and medication services to uninsured and underinsured patients.

 

Pharmacy Fund

To provide funding for training and capital needs for inpatient and outpatient pharmacy.

 

Radiology Fund

To provide funding for the purchase of state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment and support education and training for clinical associates.

 

Rehabilitation Services Fund

To support operational, equipment and training support for inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services.

 

Spiritual Care

To Provide for spiritual care support for patients and families.

 

Surgical Services

To provide funding for surgical equipment and training of clinical care staff.

 

Trauma Fund

To provide support for operations and equipment for Borgess Level I Trauma program.

 

Vascular Institute

To support the operational, capital, training and patient care needs of the Borgess Vascular Institute.

 

Visiting Nurse / Home Care / Hospice

To support the operation, equipment and patient needs for Borgess Visiting Nurses & Hospice.

 

Volunteer Fund

To support the patient care projects of Borgess Volunteers.

 

Unrestricted

To support areas of greatest need.

 

Other Funds

To create your own special purpose fund, please contact the Borgess Foundation office.