“We are forever grateful for the outpouring of community support that French Hospital and our caregivers have received during the COVID-19 pandemic.” —Alan Iftiniuk President & CEO
Looking back on the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic The onset of the global coronavirus pandemic in 2020 impacted us all in ways large and small. Our physicians, nurses, caregivers and staff have responded to the crisis in true French Hospital fashion—with commitment, compassion and dedication to caring for our community regardless of what the pandemic brings. In turn, our community rallied behind our frontline caregivers with overwhelming support, expressing gratitude through notes of encouragement, meals, flowers and much more. The hospital also received many donations of personal protective equipment during the initial months of the pandemic as well as contributions to the Foundation’s Emergency Support Fund, which provided financial support for the hospital’s response to COVID-19. Since March 2020, more than $865,000 in donations has been received to support our COVID-19 response. Today, more than a year after the start of the pandemic, our caregivers and hospital staff continue to respond to pandemic surges and changes with the same level of dedication and caring. We express our deepest admiration of our caregivers and our humble gratitude for our community’s support.
Virtual “House Calls”: Providing updates during the pandemic Shortly after the start of the pandemic, the Foundation created “House Calls,” a series of virtual Zoom conversations providing valuable information to supporters and community members during this uniquely challenging time. House Calls feature updates from French Hospital leadership and medical experts on the hospital’s response to COVID-19. To date, twelve House Calls have been held with more than 250 virtual attendees. The Foundation also bolstered outreach to our friends and supporters to help keep our community safe and informed.
12 | Today, and every day, we are grateful for those who work together creating a healthier future for all.
