How Can I give?

A gift of health is one of the most enduring gifts you can give. When you give through the Foundation, you join thousands of others who know how good it feels to contribute to the health of our community. Gifts can be made by personal check, money order or credit card. Payroll deductions are available to West Penn Allegheny Health System employees. The Foundation also arranges other means of making a contribution, such as the transfer of stock, wills and bequests, and pledges. To receive information on any of these donor options, please contact The Western Pennsylvania Hospital Foundation at (412) 578-5153.

You may designate your gifts in the following ways:

Unrestricted (where the need is greatest)

Clinical Programs (gifts in support of any of the Hospital's clinical programs)

Community-Based Programs (gifts in support of the Hospital’s community based programs, such as the Home Visit Program)

Medical Education (funds to support the Hospital’s teaching programs that guarantee our patients the most current and effective care and treatment available; and capital gifts to renovate and upgrade the Richard M. Johnston Health Sciences Library used by physicians, residents, nurses, allied health professionals and patients and their families)

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Medical Research (funding for cutting-edge medical research projects taking place at The Western Pennsylvania Hospital, including research to develop a vaccine to prevent cervical cancer)

Patient Care Fund (provides funds for food, transportation, lodging, clothing and other patient or family caregiver needs)

School of Nursing Scholarship Fund (provides educational scholarships to needy School of Nursing students)

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Summer Camp for Burned Children (provides funds for burned children to attend summer camp)

Women’s Health (supports women’s health initiatives including breast cancer prevention and treatment )

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Other (gifts in support of any service provided by The Western Pennsylvania Hospital)