PERIOD PROJECT

Across the US, one in five girls and women miss school because of their period, and Jackson Hole is no exception. St. John’s Health Foundation has joined forces with the Period Project — an effort helmed by Maggie Land, dedicated St. John’s Episcopal Church volunteer — to eliminate period poverty in the Tetons.

“We placed free menstrual products in government buildings, schools, the reservation, the food pantry, the airport, nonprofits with low income clients and grocery stores,” explained Leslye Hardie of St. John’s Episcopal Church. “Our vision has been and continues to be ensuring that girls and women never miss school or any aspect of life due to the lack of these products in Teton County.”

Under the guidance of Sean Ryan, Director of Facilities for St. John’s Health, product dispensers have been installed throughout the hospital. “I think it's great that they're free; that's an absolute need in my mind,” he said. “It's not an amenity, it's a necessity.”

Thank you to our generous donors!

In an effort to replace and streamline the previous system, a new Universal Application for patient financial support has been implemented within St. John’s Health Foundation. “Previously, when a patient was referred to the Foundation for patient support, it was done through a number of channels. We had dozens of funds that were restricted, and we've reduced that access point,” explained Chris Clabuesch, Operations and Program Manager for St. John’s Health Foundation.

“With our new universal application, there's a single access point for all patients seeking funding from the Foundation,” he said. During 2023, this translated to a total of $371,182 in direct patient support.

Thank you to our generous donors!