THE BASORE FAMILY

Manager of Cardiopulmonary and Radiology Technician

When Tommy and Alex Basore moved to Jackson from Kansas City in 2021, they knew they had to rebuild community. St. John’s colleagues quickly became “adopted family” and they focused on putting down roots and getting settled. Affordable housing was the big obstacle in their way.

Despite this challenge, Tommy and Alex enthusiastically jumped into their work and explored ways to get involved in the community. St. John’s Health Foundation helped fund a two-year degree for Tommy, and he’s already been promoted to Manager of the Cardiopulmonary Department. Alex is a volunteer with Jackson Hole Fire/EMS. The couple’s son Griffin attends day care through St. John’s and they love watching him build his own friendships with other kids in the health system family.

Earlier this summer, Alex, Tommy, and Griffin moved into a St. John’s Health provided house. “It’s the first time we felt like we were home. We’ve been able to truly exhale and settle in and focus on enjoying this beautiful place.”

Griffin is excited about his yard and the front step ramp for his toy cars.

It’s the first time we felt we were home.