Eskenazi Health Foundation 2024 Annual Report

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Reflections of Gratitude

2024 Annual Report | ESKENAZI HEALTH FOUNDATION

This ceramic tile installation, selected based on community input, is part of the Eskenazi Health Katharine B. Sutphin Collection located at the Eskenazi Health Thomas & Arlene Grande Campus. The piece includes over 600 tiles that were individually molded and inspired by a geometric cylinder form that has been dissected, rotated and rejoined to create a continuous strip. It features a palette of colors that melt seamlessly from one hue to another.

Eskenazi Health Foundation is proud to celebrate the successful completion of the Beyond Barriers campaign.

The campaign was launched in 2021 with a $60 million goal. This was following three years of planning to determine how to have the biggest impact on the health of Central Indiana. Beyond Barriers raised more than $79.6 million a year earlier than anticipated. This was the result of the amazing support of our community.

Yet, the work is far from over. From day one of the campaign, Eskenazi Health and Eskenazi Health Foundation knew that closing the longevity gap in Indianapolis would not be a short-term effort. Together, with the unwavering support of the community, the momentum towards breaking barriers, saving lives and building a healthier future for all continues.

16 MILES = 16 YEARS

That’s the difference in life expectancy between zip code 46201 and 46250.

The Beyond Barriers campaign has made great strides in narrowing this life expectancy gap, breaking down barriers to health care and igniting a movement of positive change in Indianapolis for generations to come.

I FEEL BETTER. AND WHEN YOU START TO SEE THAT CHANGE, IT GIVES YOU THE PUSH TO KEEP GOING.

Lisa’s Story

FOR LISA CARROLL, THE PATH TO BETTER HEALTH DID NOT BEGIN WITH A STRICT DIET OR A LIST OF RULES — IT BEGAN WITH A WARM INVITATION AND THE UNWAVERING

ENCOURAGEMENT OF THE ESKENAZI HEALTH LIFESTYLE MEDICINE TEAM.

Living in northwest Indianapolis, Lisa is a regular in Eskenazi Health’s lifestyle medicine groups — programs designed not only to educate, but to empower. These groups offer far more than classes;

they create space for connection and support while helping participants manage conditions like high blood pressure and diabetes, explore healthy cooking and set personal goals for long-term well-being.

“Every time they reach out, I try to participate,” Lisa shares. “It helps get me out. It gets me motivated.”

A turning point in her wellness journey came for Lisa when she encountered a vibrant, welcoming source of affordable, healthy food: Eskenazi Health’s Fresh for You Market (FFYM). With the support of food vouchers from her care team, Lisa has visited both the downtown market and the FFYM on Wheels. “I love it,” she says. “Especially now with grocery prices so high. Every little bit helps. It really gives people the incentive to eat healthier.”

Today, Lisa reads labels, watches her portions and finds creative ways to make vegetables a regular part of her meals — lessons she is passing on to her four grandchildren.

“I feel better,” Lisa says. “And when you start to see change, it gives you the push to keep going.”

Dear Friends,

Thank you for your commitment and generosity to Eskenazi Health Foundation. Your support allows Eskenazi Health to break down barriers to health care and ensure that exceptional care reaches all our neighbors in Central Indiana.

This past year marked an extraordinary milestone: the successful conclusion of the Beyond Barriers campaign — one year ahead of schedule and surpassing our ambitious $60 million goal by nearly $20 million. This achievement is a testament to the collective passion and commitment of our community, yet there is much more work to be done. The momentum built must continue because access to health is not a destination — it’s an ongoing pursuit.

This is where partnership shines. Your partnership with the Foundation has not only led to incredible early momentum but also encouraged new partners to join what has now become a movement. We see those results in real time and in real lives.

We invite you to reflect on the incredible progress of the past year in our 2024 Annual Report. Eskenazi Health Foundation is proud of the impact of the Beyond Barriers campaign and continues to fund other programs and endow funds to support the health of our community in perpetuity.

With gratitude,

THIS IS WHERE PARTNERSHIP SHINES. YOUR PARTNERSHIP WITH THE FOUNDATION HAS NOT ONLY LED TO INCREDIBLE EARLY MOMENTUM BUT ALSO ENCOURAGED NEW PARTNERS TO JOIN WHAT HAS NOW BECOME A MOVEMENT. WE SEE THOSE RESULTS IN REAL TIME AND IN REAL LIVES.

WHAT BEGAN AS A BOLD, FIVE-YEAR

VISION TO ADDRESS HEALTH DISPARITIES

IN CENTRAL INDIANA QUICKLY BECAME

SOMETHING FAR GREATER. THE BEYOND BARRIERS CAMPAIGN GREW INTO A POWERFUL MOVEMENT OF GENEROSITY AND COMMUNITY-DRIVEN IMPACT.

2024 Eskenazi Health Foundation Financial Update

$138,624,227

$22,410,011

$9,634,329 NET ASSETS REVENUES DISBURSEMENTS

Campaign Goal:

$60,000,000 Commitments:

Originally set to raise $60 million, the campaign shattered expectations, raising $79.6 million and finishing an entire year ahead of schedule. In 2024 alone, more than $20 million was raised, marking the second-highest fundraising year in Eskenazi Health Foundation’s history, following $18 million raised in 2023. Together, these back-to-back years created extraordinary momentum to make our community healthier.

$79,600,000

The Beyond Barriers campaign expanded access to care, strengthened programs addressing social determinants of health (SDOH) and broke down barriers for the most vulnerable in our community. Its impact can already be seen in healthier families, stronger neighborhoods and brighter futures for generations to come.

Though the campaign has come to a close, the work it set in motion is only just beginning. As we look ahead to what is next, we pause to reflect on this remarkable journey and honor the donors, partners and friends who made it possible.

Health Care

WHERE WE STARTED

Basic access to care is undoubtedly one of our region’s greatest unmet needs. Proximity, transportation, affordability and education were barriers our most vulnerable neighbors simply could not overcome on their own. Reaching people required investment in both infrastructure and programming.

Health Care WHERE WE ARE NOW

Established three Health Engagement Zones (HEZs) with formal partnerships:

• Eskenazi Health West 38th Street/International Marketplace HEZ

• Eskenazi Health Thomas & Arlene Grande Campus/ Northeast Corridor HEZ

• Eskenazi Health Grassy Creek/Far Eastside HEZ

Established the Regenstrief Center for Health Equity Research at Eskenazi Health (RCHER) and launched 10 studies to evaluate the efficacy of SDOH and health initiatives

Defined key SDOH priorities for each Health Engagement Zone with extensive community involvement and began implementing strategies to address them

Opened the new Eskenazi Health Thomas & Arlene Grande Campus in the Northeast Corridor

Screened 80% of patients for SDOH needs, leading to significant improvements in patient care

Developed a new workforce of community weavers, community health workers and doulas to enhance community outreach and support

Mental Health Care

WHERE WE STARTED

Psychological stress and trauma from the COVID-19 pandemic combined with provider shortages left our community in dire need of immediate help. While the Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center served more state-supported patients in Marion County than any other community mental health center, its capacity was limited to serving 16,000 people per year.

Mental Health Care WHERE WE ARE NOW

Expanded access with a new full-service Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center site and a new location for the Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center Caring Recovery Opioid Treatment Program.

Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center was one of eight organizations selected statewide to help implement a new model for community mental health service delivery known as the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC).

This is a nationally defined model that has been demonstrated to increase both quality and quantity of mental health service delivery in other states that have adopted this model. This model is allowing us to add 24/7 mobile crisis services and intensive community-based services as well as additional support services that are intended to increase service access and care coordination for our community.

Successful recruitment of master’s level clinicians over the past four years from the Behavioral Health Academy program. Notably, for the past two Spring graduation seasons, the program has enabled Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center to fill 95% of its open clinician positions.

Since March 2023, the John and Kathy Ackerman Center mental health outreach team has partnered with 130 community organizations as well as trained and certified more than 3,000 community members in Mental Health First Aid.

Food as Medicine

WHERE WE STARTED

The inability to obtain nutritious food contributes to the majority of chronic health conditions, including obesity, diabetes and heart disease. In Indianapolis, food insecurity is not just a challenge — it is a daily crisis. For children and adults alike, the struggle to find their next healthy meal is a constant, moment-to-moment reality with lasting impacts on their health and well-being. This is where philanthropy has funded programs to connect resources and reduce food insecurity.

Food as

Medicine

WHERE WE ARE NOW

Launched Food as Medicine programs, including Fresh for You Market (FFYM) and FFYM on Wheels, to address food insecurity

58,530

Issued 58,530 food vouchers to combat hunger and food insecurity

4,165

Referred 4,165 patients to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

Designed and implemented a closed-loop referral system to track the efficacy of nutrition interventions

Remembering the Journey

As chairs of the Eskenazi Health Foundation Board of Directors during the strategic planning process that led to the Beyond Barriers campaign, John F. Ackerman and John T. Thompson have been key in shaping a bold new vision for health in Indianapolis.

Left to right: Ernest Vargo II, John T. Thompson, John F. Ackerman

THE BEYOND BARRIERS CAMPAIGN WAS LED BY FOUR CAMPAIGN CO-CHAIRS:

REFLECTIONS FROM THE PAST FOUR YEARS.

How it all Started

Ackerman: “It really started with the hospital staff — they are the ones who first identified the need and the disparities in health outcomes across our community. As we began shaping the strategic plan, their insight and the hospital’s broader vision served as the foundation.”

Thompson: “It really opened our eyes. Most people think health care is just about doctors and hospitals. We began to understand that actual medical care only makes up about 20% of what keeps someone healthy. The other 80% comes from food, housing and transportation. In the communities Eskenazi Health serves, people often rely on emergency rooms because they don’t have those basics.”

Where Philanthropy Could Play a Role

Ackerman: “The board spent a lot of time discussing what Eskenazi Health and Eskenazi Health Foundation were truly equipped to address. Given the history of prior initiatives, especially in primary care, along with Eskenazi Health’s ongoing work in mental health and long-term commitments to food and nutrition, it became clear that these were the three areas where Eskenazi Health Foundation could make the most impact.”

Thompson: “Things have changed dramatically. Thanks to better access, technology and education, patients are much more engaged in their care. They’re showing up, taking their prescriptions and really participating in their own health.”

What Comes Next

Ackerman: “As the Foundation moves forward, the big questions are: what results are we seeing, and are we truly making an impact?

We started by supporting three Health Engagement Zones, and the ultimate success is taking what has been learned there and expanding it across the entire community. If Eskenazi Health can show that lives are improving in those zones, then it becomes much easier to raise the next dollar and say, ‘Now it’s time to bring this to the next neighborhood.’”

Thompson: “Another question is: where does it stop? And of course, it doesn’t — there will always be need. But I truly believe we’re improving quality of life and extending it for the communities we serve. And I also believe that the benchmark of living to 85 can be reached more broadly because of this work. Healthier communities mean stronger workforces. So it’s a cycle — what we’re doing here benefits everyone.”

Through thoughtful insights, long volunteer hours and lead financial pledges, board and cabinet members stepped up in astonishing ways. The list of these leaders is long, each with their own role to play and now, each with their story to tell.

INDIVIDUALS

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John and Kathy Ackerman

Jerome Adams, M.D. and Lacey Adams

Zhanna Albany, M.D.

Andreia Alexander, M.D.

Bradley L. Allen, M.D. and Annemarie Allen

Aarika Anderson

Taneisha Anderson

Carla Arellano, M.D.

Jeffrey D. and Christine Arnold

Paul T. Babcock and Nolita Stewart

Marcella Bankhead

Sharon Barner and Haywood McDuffie

Charlene Barnette

Brian and Gina Barrick

Karlyn Bartley

Frank and Katrina Basile

Kelly Bean

Andrew Beckman, M.D.

Katie Betley

Lindsey Bland

Lee Ann Blue, RN and Ron Blue

Emma Blythe

Kathryn Boots

Jamie L. Bradbury, M.D. and Lori Bradbury

Kathy Brandt

Andrew T. Bridge, M.D.

Victoria T. Broadie

Dana M. Brock, M.D. and Eric D. Brock

Allicia Brown

Colleen C. Brown, M.D.

Michelle Bryant, M.D.

Donna J. Burks, RN and Lee Burks, Sr.

Matt Burnett

Beverly Burr-Abel

Amanda Byrd

Virginia A. Caine, M.D.

Christopher M. Callahan, M.D. and Tamara D. Callahan

W. Graham Carlos III, M.D. and Jennifer Carlos, M.D.

Kyle Carpenter, M.D. and Lindsay Carpenter

Amy and Jeffrey Carter

Katiuska Castillo

Parveen and Dianne Chand

Darrianne and Justin Christian

Mary Ciccarelli, M.D.

Julie Clary, M.D. and Nathan Clary

Stephanie Collins

Kiamesha-Sylvia G. Colom and Joe Delamater

Josh Conley

Julie and Paul Conrad

Dylan Cooper, M.D. and Julie Welch

Todd Cox, PharmD

David W. Crabb, M.D. and Ellen Swisher Crabb

Danielle Cummins, M.D.

H. Venton and Kimberley Curry

Arthur Daigh, M.D.

Deborah Daniels and Lyle Mannweiler*

Sherry D. Davis

Emily Dawkins

Rebecca Day

Gary Denney and Louise Bakker

Heidi Denny Sichting

Paul Dexter, M.D. and Diana Dexter

Sherria Dickerson

James A. Dilger, Jr.

Kerry Dinneen and Samuel B. Sutphin II

Marla Doehring, M.D.

Jennifer Dolwick Evans

Erin and Scott Dorsey

Lisa Dowdell

Lillian Dye

Emily Earle

Michael and Shawna Eikenberry

Clement Eneh

Stephen and Julia Enkema

Sandra A. Eskenazi, PA

Dillon Etter, PA

Veronica M. Evans

Trey and Shannon Everly

Sarah and Keith Faller

Ellen Fan, M.D. and Ryan DeWeese

John Finnell, M.D. and Maria Finnell, M.D.

Rose M. Finney

Myra Fisher

Emily Fitz, M.D.

Janine M. Fogel, M.D. and Evan Fogel, M.D.

Paul and Nancy Fogle

Destiny Folk, M.D.

Charles and Janet Ford

Saura Fortin Erazo, M.D. and

Victor Oviedo-Garcia

Deanna Foster

Alessandro Franchi and Jan Barnes

Heather Fretwell, M.D.

John Gallien, M.D.

John and Rebecca Galloway

Robin Gardiner

Kelley Gardner

Mark and Nancy Gargula

Terri and Cleveland Garner

Trini and Sean Garrison

Steven P. Gerke, M.D.

Jerry and Janis Gershman

Victoria Gillick

Nancy Glober, M.D.

Sarah Gopman, M.D.

Mark Graeser

Tedd and Sarah Grain

Thomas and Arlene Grande

Trent Gray, M.D. and Michele Gray

Christopher Grindle, M.D. and Sarah Grindle

Daniel Guillaud, M.D. and Monica Guillaud

Lauren Gunn

Matthew R. Gutwein and Jane Henegar

David Haas, M.D. and Tanya Haas

Penelope Handshaw

Irina Hariri, M.D.

Nicole and Jamoni Harper

Lisa E. Harris, M.D.

John Hasewinkle, M.D. and Christina Hasewinkle

Dawn Haut, M.D. and Paul Haut, M.D.

Shannon Hawkins, M.D. and Britt Hutchison

Jill Helphinstine, M.D. and Casey Gawthorp

Brooke Henderson, M.D.

Audrey G. Herbert, M.D.

Christia and Ivan Hicks

Grant Hicks, DO

Lisa Hoffman

TRANSFORMING HEALTH AND WELL-BEING …at Regenstrief Center for Health Equity Research

In 2024, a generous $5.5 million gift from the Regenstrief Foundation set in motion a bold and hopeful vision — a future where every person, no matter their life situation, has a real chance at improved health and well-being.

With this extraordinary investment, Eskenazi Health and the Regenstrief Foundation launched the Regenstrief Center for Health Equity Research at Eskenazi Health (RCHER), a powerful new engine for discovery, innovation and transformation. Rooted in the heart of the communities it serves, RCHER is designed to tackle one of health care’s greatest challenges: the gap between what people need to be healthy and what traditional health care alone can provide.

Through this partnership, Eskenazi Health’s neighborhood-based Health Engagement Zones have become living laboratories — places where new ideas are tested, where research meets real life and where solutions for improving health begin. The impact of this gift is already taking shape: researchers now have the tools and support to explore how social and environmental factors affect health, and more importantly, what can be done about it.

This investment is about more than data or research — it is about dignity, access and community. It is about proving that health innovation doesn’t just belong in laboratories or hospital walls — it belongs in neighborhoods, in homes and in the lives of people who need it most.

ADVANCING WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

…at the Gregory S. Fehribach Center at Eskenazi Health

Eskenazi Health Foundation is grateful to Lilly Endowment Inc. for their transformative $10 million grant to support the Gregory S. Fehribach Center at Eskenazi Health (Fehribach Center).

As of December 2024, the Fehribach Center has achieved remarkable success in economic and career development: of interns have graduated and secured employment or are continuing their education 95% of workforce-bound interns found employment, nearly three times the national average 91%

The Fehribach Center advances economic development for college and university students with physical disabilities by providing them with internships, resources and support. For over 10 years, and with growing momentum in Indianapolis and Indiana, the Fehribach Center is now poised to share its practices nationally.

The Fehribach Center’s impact is driven by a multi-dimensional approach:

• Internship Program: The heart of the Fehribach Center is matching college and university students with physical disabilities to paid internships aligned with their career goals.

• Research and Innovation: In partnership with top colleges and universities across the U.S., the Fehribach Center conducts cutting-edge research to break down employment barriers and promote economic development for physically disabled students.

• Educational Outreach: The Fehribach Center extends its knowledge and resources to empower institutions across Indiana and the nation to support students with physical disabilities.

Through this extraordinary gift of $10 million from Lilly Endowment Inc., $2 million was designated for a 1:1 matching opportunity allowing every dollar pledged to the Gregory S. Fehribach Center Endowment between September 1, 2024, and August 31, 2026, and paid by December 31, 2028 to be doubled. This means each gift will go twice as far in empowering college and university students with physical disabilities to reach their full potential and thrive.

Scan the QR code to learn more about the Fehribach Center and to seize this unique opportunity to give.

Steven and Teresa Holland

Kirk Holston, DPM and Daneal Holston

Donald and Marcia Hopkins

Katy Howard-Rife

Christine Huang, M.D.

Aloysius Humbert, M.D. and Michelle Humbert

Tochukwu Iloabuchi, M.D. and Ekene Iloabuchi

Thomas Imperiale, M.D. and Martha Imperiale

Brad Jackson

Betty Jake

Sidney Johnson

Joshua Kaine, M.D.

Hannah Kassan

Kate Kelty

Nidhi Avashia-Khemka, M.D. and Abhishek Khemka, M.D.

Anna Kirkman

Daniel Kloc

Kenneth E. Klotz, Jr., M.D. and Diane Klotz

Benny Ko, M.D. and Vicky Ko, M.D.

Paul Ko, M.D.

Richard B. Kohler, M.D. and Anne Kohler

Joanne Konold

Marlene Kregers

Amy Beth Kressel, M.D. and Bruce J. Pfeffer

Matthew Kuchinski, M.D. and Erica Kuchinski

J.A. and Elizabeth Lacy

Hannah Lafever

Marguerite Langstaff

Chris Lee

Ryan Levy

Mark Liao, M.D.

Rafael Lima, M.D.

Jutieh Lincoln

Andrew Lodolo, PharmD and Josh Lodolo

Scott Lough and Crissy Lough, DNP

Lynn Lukins

Fangzhong Luo, M.D.

Robert Lyons

Emily Machogu, M.D. and Evans Machogu, M.D.

Dennis Magbanua

Sara Manning, M.D.

Charlene Mark

Larry and Shana Markle

Sherri Marley

Tracy and Donald Martin

Eli Martinez, M.D.

Paula Mathewson, M.D.

Jo Ann Matory, M.D.

Grant McBride, M.D. and Melissa McBride

William and Moriag McCarthy

Elbert McDaniel

Marcia McGlaughlin

Stacy McKinney

Mike McKinsey

Brenda Melton

Frank Messina, M.D. and Robin Reagan

Allison Meyer

Adam and Connie Sue Meyers

Paul Moe, M.D.

Sofiat Mohammed

Maya Montgomery-Valdez

Reilin Moore, M.D.

Julie and Scott Moorehead

Scott Morris and Whitney Coake

Katherine L. Morse

Rachael Morton, M.D.

Jeremy Mosher, D.O.

Gerald and Ann Moss

Craig Mueller, DDS and Carole Mueller

Amy Munchhof Beattie, M.D.

Paul Musey, Jr., M.D.

Ward Myers, M.D.

Nicole Nace, M.D.

Peggy Neill

Robert and Janet Newland

Jeffrey Noyed

Margaret Nusbaum

Kayla Nussbaum, M.D.

Martha O’Connor and Gregory Henneke

Shannon Oisten

Michelle and Brent O’Keefe

Dennis and Donna Oklak

Temitayo Oladapo

Saheed Oladeji

Sigfrido and Kylee Pagan

Jane Paine

Juli Paini

Lyuboslav Panchev, M.D.

Peter S. Pang, M.D.

Alan Paramore

Sara Parris

Seema Patel, M.D.

Wayne Patrick and Jeanne Meuer

Stacia and Bill Pea

Lori Pearson and Scott Perry

Thomas and Melissa Pence

Fernando Perez-Majul, M.D.

Rhett and Alison Perkins

Kathy and Kim Peterson

Amanda Pettiford

Nicholas Pettit, DO

Hudnall and Diane Pfeiffer

John and Margaret Phipps

Daniel Pino, M.D.

Mike Pitz

Kathi and Bob Postlethwait

Bob Potts

Frank and Andrea Pulice

Julie and Jeff Qualkinbush

Helena Radez

Thota Rao, M.D. and Aruna Rau, M.D.

Eric Rapp

Deanna R. Reinoso, M.D. and Jonathan Reinoso

Broderick Rhyant, M.D. and Andrea Rhyant

Mark Rice, NP

DeVonne L. Richburg

James Richter

Seth Rinderknecht, M.D. and

Cynthia Meneghini

Chestena Roberts

Brian Robinson, M.D.

Maria Robles, M.D. and Jamie Robles

Melinda Rosa, RN and Mark Rosa

Julie L. Rowlas

Elaine M. Rueff

Kathleen Russell

Dan E. Rusyniak, M.D. and Janet Rusyniak

Michael W. Sanford, M.D. and Jalyn Sanford

Maria Santos

Steve Scaletty

Luke Schafer, M.D. and Andria Schafer

Alice Schloss

Sheila Schroeder

Kathleen and Patrick Schwartz

Christopher M. Scott, PharmD

Adryanna Seitz

Dan Seitz, M.D. and Natalie Seitz

Tehseen Shaikh

Katie Shepardson

Karl Shively, M.D. and Elizabeth Shively

Ellen & Jerrold Simon

Ashley and Eric Simons

Al and Maribeth Smith

Joseph Smith, M.D. and Jessica Smith

Lucia Spears, M.D. and Jay Smith

Deborah Spera

Leigh Spera, M.D.

Stanley Spinola, M.D. and Marianne Spinola

Christopher Stack, M.D.

Burgundy Stanley, M.D.

Thomas Steichen

Luis and Patricia Stelzner

Tyler Stepsis, M.D. and Lisa Stepsis

Angela Stevens

Lauren Stewart, M.D.

Jennifer Strange

CORPORATIONS AND FOUNDATIONS

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The Ackerman Family Foundation

Alice Schloss Donor Advised Fund

American Senior Communities

Amy and Bart Peterson Foundation, a fund of the Indianapolis Foundation

The Andersen Family Charitable Foundation, a fund of the Indianapolis Foundation

Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield

Ayco Charitable Foundation

Ayres Foundation, Inc.

Ball Brothers Foundation

Bank of America

Frank and Cheryl Sullivan

William Swigart, M.D.

Pat Szentes

Bob Tarver, M.D. and Karen Tarver

George and Marianne Taylor

Jamir Thomas

John and Norma Thompson

John and Deborah Thornburgh

Lori and Blair Thorp

Allison Thurman

Lauren Tillery

Vicki M. Townsend

David and Mary Tucker

Joseph Turner, M.D.

Susan Turner

Sean Usher

Joe Vande Bosche

Ernest and Deborah Vargo

Tabitha Vaughn

Dennis and Camille Verkamp

Brian T. Walborn, OD and Heather Walborn

Eric Walker

Norma B. Wallman

Todd Walroth, PharmD

Patricia Walt

Val Wareham

Alexis Warner

BSA LifeStructures

Church Women United in Indianapolis

Compass Construction Foundation, a fund of the Indianapolis Foundation

Cummins, Inc.

The David & Anne Shane Donor Advised Fund

Dorsey Foundation, Inc.

Dr. Shan Cheng and Dr. Alison Klenk

Charitable Gift Fund

Efroymson Family Fund, a fund of the Central Indiana Community Foundation

Epic

The Eskenazi Family Foundation

F.A. Wilhelm Construction Company Inc.

Amber Waters

Bree Weaver, M.D. and Daniel Miller, M.D.

Justin Weaver

Jennifer Weed

Elizabeth Weinstein, M.D.

Mary Beth Weisel

Natalie Weisenbach

Angela White and Matt Donovan

Rebekah Williams, M.D.

Horst Winkler

Steven Wipprecht, M.D.

Todd S. Wischmeyer

Caity Withers

Marion Wolen

Yetta R. Wolen, RN

Felisia Wolfork

Jay Wolverton, M.D.

Curtis A. Wright, M.D. and Terri Samuel, M.D.

Shira Yahalom, M.D.

Brian Yorkgitis

Sarah Young, M.D.

Chi-Wah Rudy Yung, M.D. and Diana Yung

Maddie Zook

*Denotes Deceased

Forvis Mazars

Four Point Design Partners

Genentech

The Glasscock Family Charitable Fund

Glick Philanthropies

Gregory & Appel Foundation

The Griffith Family Foundation

Guidon Design, LLC

Hall, Render, Killian, Heath & Lyman, P.C.

The Health and Hospital Corporation of Marion County

The Health Foundation of Greater Indianapolis, Inc.

Hipskind Family Fund

The Howell Family Charitable Fund

ADVANCING WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

…at the John & Kathy Ackerman Mental Health Professional Development Center at Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center

The John & Kathy Ackerman Mental Health Professional Development Center at Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center (Ackerman Center) continues to play a critical role in transforming mental health care in Indianapolis by focusing on building a robust, sustainable workforce.

As mental health challenges continue to rise across the nation, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the need for qualified mental health professionals has never been more urgent. Indiana, like one-third of the U.S., is designated as a mental health professional shortage area.

The Ackerman Center’s three-tiered approach addresses staff shortages, combats stigma and works to improve access to mental health services in Indianapolis now and in the future:

• Improve Behavioral Health Talent Pipeline — The Ackerman Center establishes dedicated talent pipelines for critical and in-demand behavioral health roles.

• Develop Intentional Partnerships — The Ackerman Center focuses on developing and strengthening intentional partnerships with higher education and training institutions to co-design curriculum and experiences for behavioral health workforce development participants.

• Commit Financial and Wraparound Support for Students — The Ackerman Center provides much-needed financial and wraparound support for behavioral health workforce development participants as they complete education and training.

2024 marked a year of growth and impact for the Ackerman Center, including these notable achievements:

THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ACADEMY ™ successfully hired eight of 17 graduating students, a significant step toward addressing staffing shortages

THE CARE COORDINATOR PATHWAY PROGRAM trained 12 students, with nine continuing their education

THE PEER RECOVERY APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM expanded to onboard 15 new apprentices

Hulman & Company Foundation, Inc.

The Indianapolis Foundation, a CICF affiliate

The Indianapolis Garden Club

Indianapolis Healthplex/Saturday Evening Post Society

IndyGo Foundation

Ingram-Stelzner Family Fund

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers No. 1393

J.B. King Family Foundation Fund, a fund of the Indianapolis Foundation

James Family Charitable Fund

The JoAnn and Bob Glick Family Fund at the Cleveland Foundation

JPS Consulting Engineers

Katharine B. Sutphin Foundation

The Kroger Company Foundation

Kroger Family of Companies

Lilly Endowment Inc.

Marquette Associates

MDwise, Inc.

Michael L. Smith and Susan L. Smith Family Fund, a fund of Hamilton County Community Foundation

National Association of Colleges and Employers

Netherleigh Fund

Nicholas H. Noyes, Jr. Memorial Foundation, Inc.

Nursing Alumni Association of Wishard Memorial Hospital

O’Donnell Legacy Fund

Ohio Northern University

The Overley Family Charitable Fund

Pecar Thompson Family Fund

The Penrod Society

Pulliam Charities Fund, a fund of Central Indiana Community Foundation

Regenstrief Foundation, Inc.

Richard & Ellen Shevitz Donor Advised Fund

Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation, Inc.

Riley Bennett Egloff LLP

Robert and Peggy Lazard Fund

Roots & Wings Foundation

Samerian Foundation

Schrader Community Fund, a fund of The Indianapolis Foundation

Schultz & Pogue, LLP

Shaheen Family Foundation

St. Margaret’s Hospital Guild

Studio 3 Design

Susquehanna International Group, LLP+

The Swisher Foundation, Inc.

Test Family Fund, a fund of the Indianapolis Foundation

Versiti

Winifred Depuy Leiter Trust

Wyoming Antelope Hunters Protective Association

Zegart Family Gift Fund

+Denotes Matching Gift

The Momentum Continues

While the Beyond Barriers campaign has made remarkable strides in improving health and well-being across Central Indiana, the work is far from over. Eskenazi Health continues to transform how care is delivered — by screening for social needs and integrating care in real time. The foundation laid by the campaign is just the beginning — the momentum continues.

We have invested in something that will last for generations — an infrastructure for screening social needs, integrating care and meeting people where they are. It’s a monumental step many health systems haven’t taken, but it changes everything. Because once that foundation is in place, you can keep adding layers — food access, SNAP support, even diapers. It’s not always flashy, but it is transformative.

One of the things I’m proudest of in this campaign is that we didn’t just build the infrastructure to screen for food, housing, diaper insecurity and transportation — we built the capacity to respond. From the Fresh for You Market to Gleaners to Go, we created real-time, dignified access to support. Screening is just the beginning. Behind every data point is a person — a mom, a grandparent, a young man. There is more that needs to be done. Our workforce has risen to the occasion, and across the system, we’re now asking the right questions — and truly listening to the answers.

Lifestyle behaviors — like food, exercise, sleep and substance use — are the foundation of one’s health. Change takes a long time, but we have seen with the Beyond Barriers campaign that with trust and consistency, change does happen. At Eskenazi Health, we are in it for the long haul, walking alongside individuals and families for generations. When someone finally feels safe enough to join a class or address a lifestyle behavior, that moment may be years in the making — but it’s the start of creating lasting change.

2024 Eskenazi Health Foundation Board of Directors

DENNIS D. OKLAK, Chair

Chairman and CEO, Retired

Duke Realty Corporation

DEBORAH J. DANIELS, Vice-Chair

Partner, Retired

Krieg DeVault LLP

SHARON R. BARNER, Secretary

Chief Administrative Officer & Corp. Secretary Cummins, Inc.

MARK C. GARGULA, Treasurer

Partner, Retired

Ernst & Young

WILLIAM J. MCCARTHY, Immediate

Past Chair

Executive Chairman

Compass Commercial Construction

PAUL T. BABCOCK

President and CEO

Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County

CHARLENE A. BARNETTE

Civic Leader

ANDREW T. BRIDGE, M.D.

Dermatologist and Dermatopathologist

American Health Network

VIRGINIA A. CAINE, M.D.

Director and Chief Medical Officer

Marion County Public Health Department

DARRIANNE P. CHRISTIAN

Civic Leader

KIAMESHA-SYLVIA G. COLOM

Partner

Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP

DAVID W. CRABB, M.D.

Chief Medical Officer

Eskenazi Health

SHERRY D. DAVIS

Sr. Vice President – Chief Procurement Officer

Eli Lilly and Company

SANDRA A. ESKENAZI

SARAH R. FALLER

Civic Leader

ALESSANDRO FRANCHI

Global Senior Director, Leadership Recruiting, Retired

Eli Lilly and Company

THOMAS J. GRANDE

Senior Vice President

Gene B. Glick Company

Chief Investment Officer

Eugene B. and Marilyn K. Glick Foundation

LISA E. HARRIS, M.D.

CEO

Eskenazi Health

KEVIN P. HIPSKIND

Head of Regional Commercial Banking, Retired

Fifth Third Bank

J. MARK HOWELL

President and CEO, Retired Conexus Indiana

ROBERT W. LAZARD

Partner, Retired Crowe LLP

WAYNE E. PATRICK

Chief Restructuring Officer AIS

BENJAMIN A. PECAR

Partner

Barnes & Thornburg, LLP

THOMAS J. PENCE

Partner

Sapient Capital, LLC

BARTON R. PETERSON

President & CEO, Retired

Christel House International

MYRTA J. PULLIAM

JULIE M. QUALKINBUSH

President

St. Margaret’s Hospital Guild

ALICE KINGSBURY SCHLOSS

Civic Volunteer

JOHN T. THOMPSON

President and CEO

Thompson Distribution Company, Inc.

Beyond Barriers Campaign Cabinet

JOHN F. ACKERMAN, Co-Chair

CHARLENE A. BARNETTE, Co-Chair

J. MARK HOWELL, Co-Chair

JOHN T. THOMPSON, Co-Chair

SHARON R. BARNER

DAVID W. CRABB, M.D.

SARAH R. FALLER

KEVIN P. HIPSKIND

DENNIS D. OKLAK

MYRTA J. PULLIAM

MICHAEL L. SMITH

EX-OFFICIO

LISA E. HARRIS, M.D.

WILLIAM J. MCCARTHY

ERNEST VARGO II, CFRE

ESKENAZI HEALTH FOUNDATION IS GRATEFUL FOR YOUR EXTRAORDINARY GENEROSITY. YOUR SUPPORT HAS CREATED LASTING MOMENTUM

TOWARDS IMPROVING LIFE EXPECTANCY, HEALTH AND

WELL-BEING

THROUGHOUT CENTRAL INDIANA

AND BEYOND. THANK YOU.

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