Who We Are
RUHS Foundation was established in 1989 as a nonprofit philanthropic organization. For nearly three decades the Foundation has collaborated successfully with donors and stakeholders to support RUHS Medical Center’s role as a public teaching hospital and safety net provider. Our founders were inspired by the medical center’s work with kids, particularly in the area of child abuse and neglect, and over the year that commitment has growth and evolved to include much more. RUHS Foundation is proud to support RUHS Behavioral Health and Public Health agencies and the system’s 11 community-based health clinics with a goal of serving and safeguarding the county’s 2.35 million residents.
Mission Statement
The mission of RUHS Foundation is to foster friends and inspire philanthropic support for the needs of Riverside University Health System.2019 Was An Awesome Year—Thank You!
WE HAVE ACHIEVED EXTRAORDINARY THINGS TOGETHER
These are just some of the the achievements that have collectively been accomplished as an organization.
None of these could have been realized without the effort and teamwork of each and every one of you!
To keep staff, patients and visitors safe, a multidisciplinary Code BERT team is established to assist with the de-escalation of potentially violent situations
Glass window installation begins in the Medical and Surgical Center — that is under construction
Glass window installation begins in the Medical and Surgical Center — that is under construction
JANUARY
Earned the American Heart Association 2019 Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award and
Target Stroke Elite Honor Roll
artner with other local agencies to present the You IQ! event, a community service presentation on aging in Hemet
Expand access to advanced care with new Heart, Neuro and Vascular Cath Lab
Three day CMS validation survey completed
artner with other local agencies to present the You IQ! event, a community service presentation on aging in Hemet
Expand access to advanced care with new Heart, Neuro and Vascular Cath Lab
Three day CMS validation survey completed
FEBRUARY
Hospital Pavilion installation of steel at construction site
MARCH
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APRIL
7th Annual Research Symposium
Community resource for emergency medical care during F-16 fighter jet crash near March Air Reserve Base
Host Epic Thrive Training for family medicine residents
Pediatric playroom renovation begins
Grand opening of the new Jurupa Valley Community Health Center
Community resource for emergency medical care during F-16 fighter jet crash near March Air Reserve Base
Host Epic Thrive Training for family medicine residents
Pediatric playroom renovation begins
Grand opening of the new Jurupa Valley Community Health Center
MAY
Structured coaching program for Lean A3 problem solving method launches
Employee Patient Safety Culture Survey provides an opportunity for staff to give input and improve care
Receive The Joint Commission (TJC) Disease Specific Recertification for Sepsis
Launch of remote video monitoring TeleSitter program
Celebrate RUHS Week; online Company Store opens
Five new emergency department and trauma beds open
Employee Patient Safety Culture Survey provides an opportunity for staff to give input and improve care
Receive The Joint Commission (TJC) Disease Specific Recertification for Sepsis
Launch of remote video monitoring TeleSitter program
Celebrate RUHS Week; online Company Store opens
Five new emergency department and trauma beds open
JUNE
Welcome 26 new resident physicians
First vascular case performed in cath lab and was successfully completed by Dr. Afshin Molkara
Laken Comfort Baskets made available to families at the hospital through a RUHS Foundation donor
First vascular case performed in cath lab and was successfully completed by Dr. Afshin Molkara
Laken Comfort Baskets made available to families at the hospital through a RUHS Foundation donor
JULY
Receive the National Research Corporation (NRC) Excellence Award for Most Improved Overall Hospital Rating among large hospitals; RUHS showed the highest increase in
the percentage of patients rating
a 9 or 10 on the HCAHPS patient satisfaction survey
2nd District Supervisor Karen Spiegel and 3rd District Supervisor Chuck Washington tour the hospital and thank staff for the professional and compassionate care of fallen and wounded CHP officers
Selected CBU PA program 2019 Site of the Year Award, with special recognition given to Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Pediatrics and the GME office
2nd District Supervisor Karen Spiegel and 3rd District Supervisor Chuck Washington tour the hospital and thank staff for the professional and compassionate care of fallen and wounded CHP officers
Selected CBU PA program 2019 Site of the Year Award, with special recognition given to Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Pediatrics and the GME office
AUGUST
Recognized with a 2020 Healthgrades® Specialty Excellence AwardTMonly given to the top 10% of hospitals
Recognized by the California Highway Patrol for the Medical Center’s rapid response and dedication in providing care to CHP Officer Andre Moye, Jr. and other officers
Emergency department expansion opens new temporary waiting area and intake rooms
Grant funding of $294K awarded to support opt-out screening in the emergency department for Hep C and HIV
Honored with the 2019 statewide California State Association of Counties (CSAC) Merit Award for Correctional Healthcare – reducing unnecessary emergency department visits
RUHS Foundation receives $100,000 from Stater Bros. Charities Believe Walk to help fund innovative cancer diagnosis equipment
NICU Advanced Response and Resuscitation Team launches
Recognized by the California Highway Patrol for the Medical Center’s rapid response and dedication in providing care to CHP Officer Andre Moye, Jr. and other officers
Emergency department expansion opens new temporary waiting area and intake rooms
Grant funding of $294K awarded to support opt-out screening in the emergency department for Hep C and HIV
Honored with the 2019 statewide California State Association of Counties (CSAC) Merit Award for Correctional Healthcare – reducing unnecessary emergency department visits
RUHS Foundation receives $100,000 from Stater Bros. Charities Believe Walk to help fund innovative cancer diagnosis equipment
NICU Advanced Response and Resuscitation Team launches
SEPTEMBER
County Executive Officer George Johnson visits the Medical Center to see the progress on the expansion projects in the
Emergency Department and the new Medical and Surgical Center
Nearly 2,000 staff attend the annual Skills Day
Nearly 2,000 staff attend the annual Skills Day
OCTOBER
Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) completed an Operational Site Visit (OSV) for the Community Health Centers that assessed compliance with the FQHC federal requirements
Received The Joint Commission (TJC) Disease Specific Certification for Palliative Care
New Hospital Pavilion and Panera Bread open
Received The Joint Commission (TJC) Disease Specific Certification for Palliative Care
New Hospital Pavilion and Panera Bread open
NOVEMBER
Winner of the prestigious 2019 CAPH/SNI Quality Leaders award for work on redesigning care with a whole person health score
DECEMBER
Our Awesome Team
For three decades RUHS Foundation has supported the vital mission of saving lives and improving
the health of our
communities. We have big plans for the future and they include YOU!
Nicole Orr
Interim Executive Director
(Sr. Director of Development)
(Sr. Director of Development)
"We love helping donors make a difference in a way that inspires them; the generosity in this community never ceases to amaze me."
Greg Sloan
Assistant Director
"One of my favorite parts of this work is the volunteers. I get to work with a wonderful committee, some who have been volunteering for 20, 30 years, and all who give so many hours to support us."
Gwen Thibeaux
Development Officer
"I love being a part of the Foundation because I see the tremendous impact that donor giving has on the patients in this community."
Erin Phillips
Sr. Director of Development,
Special Projects
Special Projects
"The Foundation's fingerprints can be found all over the hospital—from new specialized pediatric beds to comfort items for patients receiving chemo. It is compassion manifested."