We are proud to partner with local nonprofit organizations and provide financial support to important programs that improve the health of our communities.
In 2024, Samaritan invested close to $207 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.
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. Samaritan’s 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 these community benefit activities are completed each year, it’s important to report back regarding the progress that has been made in each goal area. We encourage you to read the most recent Community Health Impact Report to explore stories of partnership and inspiration. Samaritan is committed to improving community health through a collaborative approach that yields successful results for the benefit of all.
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.
