2024 Community Benefit Report
As chair of the 2024 CAMC Foundation Board of Directors, I can attest to the generous spirit that permeates the citizenry of West Virginia. Working alongside my fellow board members, who are passionate and compassionate leaders, we endeavored to connect philanthropic resources with the experts at CAMC; to help provide clinical excellence, research, and education in the relentless pursuit of improving lives and creating a better tomorrow.
Together, you and many other community members help provide hope and cures by giving generously to support patients and families cared for at CAMC.
When I think about the future, I am excited and hopeful about how our partnerships will improve the lives of all of us cared for at CAMC. With your steady support, we can find new and innovative solutions to help every patient live their healthiest life.
We are proud to share our 2024 Community Benefit Report, which provides a snapshot of our activities in the community.
Sincerely,
DENISE BURGESS
2024 Chair
CAMC FOUNDATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Nursing Education
Nursing integrates the art and science of caring and focuses on the protection, promotion, and optimization of health and human functioning; prevention of illness and injury; facilitation of healing; and alleviation of suffering through compassionate presence.
Nursing is the diagnosis and treatment of human responses and advocacy in the care of individuals, families, groups, communities, and populations in recognition of the connection of all humanity.
In short, caring is the essence of nursing.
Your support helps us allocate philanthropic dollars to support educational assistance for students pursuing a career in nursing or an allied health field (Licensed Practical Nurse, Imaging, Medical Technologist, Respiratory Therapists), along with current CAMC employee educational expenses, and continuing education for health care providers at CAMC. Partnerships in learning and nursing education, create benefits for our community; high quality health care, improved patient outcomes, population retention, and economic impact.
$3,500,000
Given in 2024 to Nursing Education
Women & Children's Hospital
CAMC Women and Children’s Hospital is committed to providing life-changing and life-saving care to our community. Every day, your gifts help support advancing the wellbeing and health of the families served through quality clinical care, innovative research, and medical education. The compassionate, expert team of physicians encompasses multiple specialties and services. Your donations support delivery of care that your family, friends, and neighbors can receive – right here, close to home.
Each year more than 2,000 babies are born at CAMC Women and Children's Hospital, many of which are high-risk births. We are home to the region's largest and busiest Level III neonatal intensive care unit and Level I (highest level) pediatric intensive care unit. Funds awarded provide a solid foundation for those little babies who rely on these services. Care is delivered in more than 30 specialties including adolescent medicine, allergy and immunology, cardiology, critical care medicine, endocrinology, hematology/oncology, infectious disease, neonatal-perinatal medicine, neurology, pulmonary medicine and surgery.
$895,588
Given in 2024 to the Women and Children's Hospital
Institute for Academic Medicine
What starts here, shapes the future of medicine.
The CAMC Institute of Academic Medicine is a leading medical education and academic research institution, serving the healthcare needs of West Virginia and our region.
More educated and highly trained medical teams make better decisions and have better patient outcomes. With your support, we are working to ensure tomorrow’s doctors have the innovative training they need to improve health care at your community hospital. At CAMC, academic medicine is where expert patient care and innovation come together to treat your family, friends, and neighbors.
The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is committed to the success of learners from all disciplines and became the first provider in West Virginia to obtain joint accreditation for interprofessional continuing education.
CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is committed to the continuing education and training of physicians, residents, medical students, nurses and other health professionals. As the largest provider of continuing interprofessional education programs in the state, CAMC contributes to the professional development of thousands of
learners each year.
$1,500,000
Given in 2024 to the Institute for Academic Medicine
Other Grants Given in 2024
CAMC Family Resource Center
At the CAMC Family Resource Center, staff is trained to help patients handle life’s many twists and turns. They help with everything from childbirth education and counseling to bereavement support and overcoming substance use disorders. They provide help with issues that hit close to home.
The services range from concerns such as parenting, relationships, loss and crisis, depression, anxiety, women’s issues and more, and are always provided in the comfort of a safe and confidential environment. Your donations help support the CAMC Family Resource Center. Your generosity helps deliver outcomes for a better patient experience in a caring environment. Because of you, our community and patients will be able to access care and receive timely interventions where these programs identify and address health issues early and assist with a network of supportive staff.
$265,500
$250,000
Women and Children’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Radiant warmers provide the latest technology to our most vulnerable patients.
New state-of-the-art radiant warmers provide temperature management for newborn babies, particularly pre-term infants. Hypothermia is an independent variable for neonatal morbidity and mortality, with the evidence revealing that no other factor is as important in newborn survival than thermoregulation. Potential impact of infant thermal stress in the premature infant can lead to a number of life-threatening complications. Thanks to your support, these little babies facing big medical problems can be provided with critical temperature management, preventing low body temperature for low-birth-weight infants.
CAMC Neurodiagnostic
At CAMC Neurology, your gifts support the area's most trusted team of neurological specialists. CAMC Neurology is a regional leader in the diagnosis, care, and management of neurological disorders. The qualified team of experts provides comprehensive care and effective treatments for a wide range of neurological issues.
CAMC uses state-of-the-art technology to help physicians diagnose a wide range of disorders of the brain and nervous system.
Foundation funding supports services
that are designed for the neurophysiologist or electrodiagnostic technician who prioritizes quality, durability, and efficiency. Grant support provides support for a system that allows our neurophysiological team to
perform more specialized testing for more patients in our community with incredibly nuanced neurological issues. These funds secured equipment that will provide better diagnostics for our physicians to build upon with specific treatment plans in a much more efficient way.
$62,000
$305,250
CAMC Cancer Center
CAMC treats more patients with cancer than any other hospital in West Virginia. Your generosity helps care for all those warriors, survivors, and families who receive care at the CAMC Cancer Center. Because of you, no one cared for faces cancer alone. At CAMC, doctors, nurses, and a team of experts are dedicated to caring for cancer patients. Funds allocated support the CAMC approach to cancer care, where our patients are at the center of everything we do. Experience, expertise, and advanced
technology ensure that CAMC is well equipped to provide patients with a level of care you won’t find at other hospitals. Foundation grants provide access to the latest clinical trials for state-of-the-art cancer care opportunities and a team that works together so that care is coordinated
and convenient.
CAMC CARES Team
The CAMC CARES Team is at the heart of our Cancer Survivorship Program. Comprising dedicated professionals, their mission is to assess and address the various aspects of life affected by a cancer diagnosis for each patient. They provide personalized care that considers each patient's unique needs, including physical health, mental health, financial well-being, social support, dietary needs, family needs, and the complexities of treatment. This approach ensures patients are receiving tailored, quality care that is specific to their needs, thereby providing them with the safety and security they need during challenging times.
The Cancer Survivorship Program is a comprehensive initiative to provide psychosocial support, survivor education, and a physical activity program. It encompasses a range of activities, from the CAMC Cancer Center Fashion Show to the provision of psychosocial and exercise programs and staff training. The program also allocates resources for specialized education support on Cancer Survivorship at CAMC Cancer Center. Funding also provides for the development of quality eating programs for cancer anorexia, weight loss, cachexia, and other illnesses. These conditions often significantly impact the quality of life of cancer patients, presenting a multitude of physical, emotional, and social challenges. Your donations help address these issues and significantly improve patient outcomes and enhance survivors' quality of life.
$55,000
2024 Grant Awards
Cancer
Camp Winaca 2024 - Pediatric Cancer and Hermatology Camp
$10,000
CAMC Breast Center - Patient Education Books
$6,500
CAMC Breast Center - Transportation Assistance
$14,500
CAMC Cancer Center - Patient Comfort
$30,250
CAMC Cancer Research
$93,000
CAMC Children's Cancer Center - Patient Support
$20,200
CAMC Cancer Center Patient Medication Support
$10,000
CAMC Cancer Center - Colorectal Cancer Support
$10,000
CAMC Cancer Center - Chemotherapy Infusion Chairs
$78,000
CAMC Cancer Center Survivorship Grant
$55,000
Women & Children
CAMC Pediatric and Adult Ear, Nose, and Throat
$38,000
CAMC Labor and Delivery
$3,000
Teddy Bear Fair - Kids Bicycle Helmets
$5,000
CAMC Women and Children's Hospital - Bereavement Services
$1,800
CAMC Women and Children's Hospital NICU Radiant Warmers
$250,000
CAMC Women and Children's - Child Life Programs
$3,000
CAMC Children's Advocacy Center
$120,000
CAMC Developmental and Behavioral Health Pediatric Clinic
$10,000
CAMC Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - Developmental Care & Annual Grad party
$19,000
CAMC Breast Center - Mammogram Screening Support
$8,000
CAMC Women and Children's Mother/Baby - New Cribs
$153,000
CAMC Women and Children's Mother/Baby - New Cribs
$153,000
Training and Education
CAMC Medical Intensive Care Unit - Training and Education
$1,000
CAMC Nurse Honor Guard
$2,500
CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine - Cheri Programs
$628,335
CAMC Scrub Project - New Employee Support
$5,000
CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine - CAMC Program Support
$235,000
CAMC Rural Health Scholars Program
$50,000
CAMC Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - Nurse Coaching Program
$19,000
CAMC Pathways to Success - Workforce Development
$30,000
CAMC Foundation Education Assistance
$3,500,000
Other Grants
CAMC Congestive Heart Failure Clinic
$7,000
CAMC Pulmonary Critical Care
$12,500
Save a Life Day 2024
$20,000
CAMC Case Management - Patient Support
$7,500
CAMC Charleston Medbase - Aeromedical and Ambulance Support
$150,000
CAMC Greenbrier Valley Medical Center - Pulmonary Support
$58,000
CAMC Family Resource Center
$265,500
CAMC Heart of the Holidays
$5,000
CAMC Neurodiagnostic Support
$62,000
CAMC Employee Emergency Fund
$100,000
Our commitment to being a conduit for good is as valid today as it was nearly fifty years ago.
Your kindness, compassion, and generosity help support care for every patient in our region and state. Your philanthropic investments in CAMC hospitals are an essential part of our community’s wellbeing and help assist those in need. Your gifts are a furtherance of the greater good. A testament to something bigger than ourselves. You are a source of hope and an inspiration; and for that, we are grateful.
R. BRYAN CUMMINGS
President
The CAMC Foundation would like to thank the following donors for their generous contributions in 2024
Trustee $1,000,000+
Highmark West Virginia
Chairman's Cabinet $100,000 - $999,000
- John L. Dickinson Family
- The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation
- James F.B. Peyton Family Trust
- Pepsi-Cola Company
- Martha Gaines and Russell
- Wehrle Memorial Foundation
Benefactor $50,000 - $99,999
- Coca-Cola Bottling Company
- The Estate of Doris M. Rowan
- The Estate of James H. Walker, MD
Patron $25,000 - $49,999
- County Commissioners’ Association of West Virginia
- The Elliot Family Foundation
- Mr. Michael R. Graney
- Dr. and Mrs. Joseph V. Rice
- Working Theory Foundation
Sustainer $10,000 - $24,999
- Aetna Better Health of West Virginia
- BBL Carlton
- CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine
- CAMC Medical Affairs
- Dr. and Mrs. Glenn Crotty, Jr.
- Electronic Specialty Company
- Estate of J. Holmes Morrison
- The Health Plan
- Mr. Rudy Henley
- Kaufman Hall
- Maier Foundation
- McDavid Foundation
- Mr. and Mrs. William T. McMahon
- Moses Auto Group
- Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey L. Oskin
- Pediatrix
- Estate of Suzanne M. Pelzel
- Billy and Dave Ramsey
- ReLink Medical
- Mr. and Mrs. William A. Rice, Jr.
- Mrs. Rebecca A. Rose
- Jeff and Dana Sandene
- Spilman Thomas & Battle
- Drs. James and Nancy Tierney
- TriForLife Birth Tissue
- Recovery Group
- Mrs. Susan P. Wheeler
Sponsor $1,000 - $9,999
- 900 on Lee
- Dr. and Mrs. Ali F. AbuRahma
- Akers Law Offices
- Amergis Healthcare Staffing
- American Endowment Foundation
- Andor Health
- Ms. Samantha Arrington
- Ashley Furniture Home Store
- AssuredPartners of West Virginia
- AT&T
- Bank of America Merrill Lynch
- Victor and Ellen Bastron
- Mr. James M. Becker
- Marty and Kathy Becker
- Boone Memorial Health
- Dianna and Jeffrey Branham
- BridgeValley Community & Technical College
- Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.
- Brooke Brown Barzun and Matthew Barzun
- The Bullock Distillery
- The Honorable Haley Bunn and Mr. Joseph G. Bunn
- C. J. Hughes Construction Company Inc.
- Dr. Pamela Cain
- CAMC Federal Credit Union
- CAMC General Hospital Auxiliary
- CAMC Memorial Hospital Auxiliary
- CAMC Women & Children's Hospital Auxiliary
- Senator Shelley M. Capito and Charles L. Capito
- Capitol Advocates
- Carey Douglas Kessler & Ruby
- Mr. Joseph T. Carney
- Dr. Jason and Mrs. Elizabeth Castle
- Charleston Convention and Visitors Bureau
- Charleston Dirty Birds
- Charleston Gastroenterology Associates
- Charleston Vision Source
- Nelle Ratrie Chilton Charitable Trust
- CIMCO
- City National Bank
- Dale and Mike Clowser
- Dr. Doug Knutson and Mr. John Kerr
- Core & Main
- Dr. Suzanne Crandall
- Dr. Adam and Mrs. Ali Crawford
- Dr. and Mrs. Robert J. Crisalli
- Joshua and Catherine Cross
- Crothall Healthcare
- Steve and Lynn Cvechko
- Davis Health System
- Mrs. Lolita Delgra
- Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Timothy DiPiero
- Dr. Marc and Mrs. Kelley Dotson
- Dougherty Company
- Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.
- Dr. Kevin Driver
- Eastern Group
- Bruce and Mary Elisabeth Eckerson
- Heidi and Steven Edwards
- Elco Mechanical Contractors
- Right At Home
- ELLKAY
- Encova Insurance
- George and Kathleen Farris
- Jennie and David Ferretti
- Kristy and Patrick Fidler
- Mr. Lee Forb
- Dr. Dan and Kathy Foster
- Dr. and Mrs. Paul F. Francke III
- Frost Brown Todd
- John and Janet Gagnon
- The Estate of Annie E. Gebhart
- Genesis Healthcare
- Dr. Elie Gharib
- Goldman Associates
Sponsor $1,000 - $9,999
- Mr. Todd A. Goldman
- Jeff and Kim Goode
- GRAIL
- Graystone Consulting
- Joe and Faye Guilfoile
- Rebecca and Chet Harless
- Dr. and Mrs. William L. Harris
- Hayes Locums
- HealthNet Aeromedical Service
- Highland Hospital
- Highmark West Virginia
- Mr. William H. Hilborn, Jr.
- Lee and Angela Hill
- Mr. Mike Hissam and Mrs. Raghad Darwish
- HospiceCare
- Chad and Sarah Hovis
- Humana
- Huntington National Bank
- Institute of Healthcare Executives & Suppliers
- Lloyd and Trina Jackson
- Ms. Monika Jaensson
- JBS Resources
- Jefferson Medical Center
- Jimmy A. Dunn Excavating Company
- Mrs. Leslie N. Johnson
- Mrs. Sharon Jubelirer
- Ms. Agnes Judge
- Kanawha County Deputy Sheriff's Association
- Kanawha Roxalana
- Charles and Linda Keeling
- Dr. Fred T. Kerns
- King & Spalding
- The Kroger Company Foundation
- Ms. Victoria Landa
- Ledcor Group
- Ms. Kathryn M. Lester
- Lewis Gianola
- Littler Mendelson
- Locum Tenens
- Dr. and Mrs. Tony C. Majestro
- Cole and Mary Beth Malcolm
- The Honorable Joe Manchin and Mrs. Gayle Manchin
- Mrs. Julie F. Margolis
- Lesley and Andrew McCallister
- Mr. John McCuskey
- Brad and Karen McElhinny
- McGinnis Investment Corporation
- Dr. and Mrs. Thomas P. McIlwain
- Dr. Brittain and Judith H. McJunkin
- Mrs. Callen J. McJunkin
- Mr. and Mrs. Howard P. McJunkin, Jr.
- Drs. James and Mary McJunkin
- Mrs. Maricris H. Miller and Mr. Scott Miller
- Dr. Barry and Mrs. Holly Mitchell
- Mon Health System
- Mr. Chris Moore
- Lillian and Gary Morris
- Morrison Healthcare
- Mountaineer Contractors
- Dr. Raghavendra Mulinti
- Mary Beth and Michael Mullins
- Mr. Ronald A. Murad, Jr.
- Mrs. Bing M. Murphy
- Neighborgall Construction Company
- NFP Retirement
- Nucor Steel West Virginia
- Jennifer and Mike Oakley
- Offutt Simmons Simonton
- OnPoint Customs
- Mr. and Mrs. Robert O. Orders, Jr.
- Mr. Nicholas J. Oxley
- Elizabeth Pellegrin and David S. Long, Jr.
- Mr. Brock Pence
- Peoples Bank
- Steve and Melinda Perry
- Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers of America
- Dr. Joan M. Phillips
- Pickering Associate
- Myranda and Alex Pike
- Pinnacle Health Group
- Pozega Wellness Center, Inc
- Mr. and Mrs. David Pray
- Progressive Electric
- Qualivis
- Tim and Cheryl Quinlan
- Dr. Bryan and Mrs. Linda Richmond
- Dr. Glenn Ridenour
- Dr. Sarah Rinehart
- Dr. and Mrs. Michael Robie
- Robinson Capitol Consulting
- Dr. Art and Mrs. Missy Rubin
- Maureen and James Runyon
- Victoria and Jeff Russo
- S.A. Comunale
- Saar Psychological Group PLLC
- Segra
- Dr. Marcus D. Shaffer and Dr. Elizabeth G. Shaffer
- The Sherwin Williams Company
- Mr.and Mrs. K. Richard Sinclair
- SK Hydroseeding
- Justus and Hollie Smith
- Lyle and Amy Smith
- The Neil A. Smithson Foundation
- Kristi and Jim Snyder
- Drs. Jessica and Aaron Sop
- State Electric Supply Company
- STEP CG
- Dan and Carole Stross
- Swingtide
- Major General Allen E. Tackett, Retired
- Dr. Andy R. Tanner and Mr. Dewayne Duncan
- Dr. Christine Teague
- Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Teeter
- Terracon Consultants
- Terri's Tribute
- The Thrasher Group
- Tri State Paving & Sealcoating
- Tri-State Office Furniture
- Tri-State Pipeline
- Tri-State Roofing and Sheet Metal Company
- Truist West Virginia Foundation
- UMPRO United Medical Products
- Dr. Richard K. Umstot
- UniCare
- United Bank
- Drs. Anthony and Kimberly Bush Uy
- Valkyries Motorcycle Club
- Vandalia Health Network
- Vandalia Wealth Management
- Village Sampler
- Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Weber
- Mr. Brian Weil
- Drs. Edwin and Janet Welch
- Wells Fargo Advisors
- West Virginia AFL-CIO
- West Virginia American Water Company
- West Virginia Golf Association
- West Virginia Health Care Association
- West Virginia Health Services
- West Virginia Junior College
- West Virginia Pipeline Inc.
- WV Appalachian Laborers' District Council
- WV Outdoor
- WVSOM Foundation
- WVU School of Medicine - Charleston Campus
- Mr. David L. Yaussy and Mrs. Rebecca McPhail
- Mr. Andy Young
- ZMM