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There's always something exciting happen at the French Hospital Medical Center Foundation. From news-worthy donations to exciting events, this is your place to find the latest from the Foundation. You can browse through recent news, look back at our news archive or view our annual Impact Reports.
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April 18, 2024
French Hospital Medical Center Unveils the Magnificent New Stained Glass Windows Marking the Completion of the New Interfaith Chapel
March 18, 2024
French Hospital Medical Center Foundation Celebration of Caring Raises $283,000 for Patient Programs and Services
January 23, 2024
Bob and Debbie Wacker to be Honored by French Hospital Medical Center Foundation with Humanitarian Award on February 24
December 18, 2023
French Hospital Medical Center Welcomes New Chief Philanthropy Officer as Expansion Plans Ramp Up
September 7, 2023
French Hospital Medical Center Awarded Advanced Total Hip and Knee Replacement Certification from the Joint Commission
August 4, 2023
French Hospital Medical Center is One of Only 47 Hospitals in California to Receive A Five Star Rating from The Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services
Jul 17, 2023
French Hospital Medical Center Makes Newsweek’s List of Best Maternity Hospitals
Jul 12, 2023
French Hospital Medical Center Announces the Opening of a New State-of-the-Art Heart Catheterization Lab and First Successful Procedure
May 17, 2023
French Hospital Medical Center Receives Accreditation for Elevated Geriatric Emergency Care
May 3, 2023
French Hospital Medical Center One of Only 20 Hospitals Across the Nation to Receive Straight “A” for Safety Every Year Since the Inception of the Grading System
April 25, 2023
“Share the Hope” event raises $450,000 to support cancer patients
October 19, 2022
Dignity Health - French Hospital Medical Center Announces Patrick Caster as Incoming President & CEO
October 5, 2022
French Hospital Medical Center Foundation Gala Raises $200,000 for Hospital Expansion and Hearst Cancer Resource Center
August 22, 2022
Debby Nicklas to Retire as Vice President of French Hospital Medical Center Foundation
June 29, 2022
French Cup Golf Tournament raises more than $75,000
June 6, 2022
Generous Gift to French Hospital Medical Center from Steve and Barbara Hearst Supports the Beyond Health Campaign
June 2, 2022
Dignity Health Announces Retirement of Alan Iftiniuk, President and CEO of French Hospital Medical Center
May 26, 2022
French Hospital Medical Center Named Among the Nation’s Best Maternity Hospital by Newsweek
May 10, 2022
French Hospital Again Receives Top Patient Safety Ratings from the Leapfrog Group
April 14, 2022
French Hospital Foundation’s “Share the Hope” event garners $460,000 to help cancer patients
February 17, 2022
Generous $500,000 Gift to French Hospital Medical Center
February 8, 2022
Dignity Health Nurse Raises Funds for Cuddle Cots to Support Parents after the Loss of a Newborn
November 18, 2021
Laguna Middle School Students Raise Money for Hearst Cancer Resource Center
November 17, 2021
French Hospital Medical Center Recognized for 75 Years of Service
November 9, 2021
French Hospital Share Hope Fundraiser Raises Over $133,000 to Support the Hearst Cancer Resource Center
October 26, 2021
French Hospital Medical Center Dedicates New Chapel Bell to Swanson Family Chapel
October 11, 2021
$100,000 Gift to French Hospital Supports the Beyond Health Campaign
October 4, 2021
French Hospital Foundation Hosts Share Hope Fundraiser to Support the Hearst Cancer Resource Center
June 16, 2021
French Hospital Staff Receive Gift Boxes of Gratitude from the Community
June 2, 2021
French Hospital Named among Nation’s Top Performing Hospitals for Treatment of Heart Attack Patients
May 11, 2021
French Hospital Medical Center Receives Healthgrades 2021 Patient Safety Excellence Award
April 13, 2021
French Hospital Swanson Family Chapel Groundbreaking Paves Way for Your New French Hospital
February 8, 2021
French Hospital Medical Center Foundation Reaches $50 Million Fundraising Milestone
January 13, 2021
French Hospital Medical Center Introduces Lifesaving Diagnostic Technology with Donor Support
December 28, 2020
Final Phase of French Hospital Medical Center’s Oppenheimer Family Center for Emergency Medicine Complete
November 16, 2020
French Hospital Share Hope Fundraiser Raises $100,000 to Support the Hearst Cancer Resource Center
October 20, 2020
French Hospital Medical Center Foundation Hosts Virtual Share Hope Fundraiser to Support the Hearst Cancer Resource Center
August 31, 2020
$2.5 Million Gift to French Hospital Supports the Beyond Health Campaign
May 28, 2020
Good News to Share: Dignity Health Central Coast Hospitals Received Outpouring of Support from Local Community
May 5, 2020
French Hospital Creates 'Serenity' Room to Offer Healing to Health Care Staff
February 26, 2020
Generous $500,000 Gift to French Hospital Medical Center Supports the Beyond Health Campaign
January 25, 2020
Beyond Health Arrives on the Central Coast: French Hospital Hosts Community Celebration for Grand Opening of the Oppenheimer Family Center for Emergency Medicine
January 21, 2020
$350,000 Gift Supports the Beyond Health Campaign
November 7, 2019
$2 Million Gift to French Hospital Medica Center Supports the Beyond Health Campaign
September 26, 2019
Foundation Gala Raises Record Breaking Amount for New Hospital Programs and Services
June 27, 2019
$4.2 Million Gift to French Hospital Launches Capital Campaign for Hospital Expansion
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