We are proud to partner with local nonprofit organizations and provide financial support to important programs that improve the health of our communities.
In 2023, Samaritan invested more than $178 million in community health activities such as services for low-income individuals, free health screenings, health-related research, training for health professionals and grants to local nonprofits in support of health initiatives. This represents a $5 million increase from support we provided in 2022.
These investments are designed to help address priorities and gaps as identified through each hospital’s Community Health Needs Assessments and the resulting Community Benefit Implementation Plan. Our current areas of focus are:
Objective: Increase access to medical, dental and mental health/behavioral health services in the community.Priorities: Medical, dental, mental health/behavioral health care, suicide prevention, substance use disorder prevention and treatment, treatment for depression.
Objective: Increase access to healthy and nutritious food, child care and safety in the community.Priorities: Food insecurity, child care, child abuse/neglect, domestic violence.
Objective: Increase housing, employment and supportive services in the community.Priorities: Housing costs, unhoused/homelessness, poverty, culturally and linguistically appropriate services.
As we complete these activities each year, we believe it’s important to report back to the community regarding progress that has been made in each goal area. I encourage you to read the 2024 Community Health Impact Report to explore stories of partnership and inspiration. I hope the report clearly illustrate Samaritan’s commitment to our communities and the successful results that happen when everyone works together for the benefit of all.
Doug Boysen, JD, MHAPresident/CEO, Samaritan Health Services
Samaritan’s contribution to the community through community benefit activities includes many types of support to individuals and programs. Our holistic approach focuses on programs and services that meet patients wherever they are on their journey in life and in health.
