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The Foundation is an independent 501c3 nonprofit partner that raises funds through public, private, and corporate donations, special events, sponsorship and more. Donations are restricted to support the patients and Foundation programs and services at University Medical Center.

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Your tax-deductible support of our life-changing services is truly impactful!

Patient Centered Care
  • Cancer Care – This fund helps our Cancer Center patients that meet financial assistance requirements purchase prescriptions, nutritional supplements, treatment supplies, respiratory equipment, durable medical supplies and transportation to and from cancer treatment appointments. Donate here
    • Account Manager: Marsha Richardson
  • Burn Center – This fund advances burn care in our community and region through burn related program development, including survivor care, outreach, education, burn research & conferences, and enhancement of the patient experience at University Medical Center. Donate here.
    • Account Manager: Dr. Jonathan Schoen
  • Trauma Center – Facilitates attendance and sponsorship to medical meetings related to the Trauma Program. Donate here
    • Account Manager: Dan Kiff
  • Palliative Medicine – These funds aid in providing a comprehensive approach to improving the quality of life for people who are living with serious illnesses. Our team of doctors, social workers, and therapists will work collaboratively with a patient’s entire medical team and their families to provide medical, emotional and social support needed to cope with serious illnesses. Donate here
    • Account Manager: Dr. Sonia Malhorta
  • Patient Assistance Medication & DME Assistance Bridge Program – Donations purchase prescriptions, nutritional supplements, treatment supplies, respiratory equipment, durable medical supplies and transportation to and from clinic/treatment appointments for University Medical Center's patients that meet financial assistance requirements and social worker approval. Donate here
    • Account Manager: University Medical Center New Orleans
  • Orthopaedic Trauma Fund – The Orthopaedic Trauma Fund is tasked to aid in the development and enrichment of orthopaedic trauma care in our community. Donate here
    • Dr. Danile Miles
  • Behavioral Health Fund is tasked with helping meet the basic needs of this population at the time of their discharge to get them started. Donate here
    • Account Manager: Dr. Eric Conard
  • Forensics Program – Funding helps assist survivors of sexual assault and violence in New Orleans by providing 24/7 trauma informed care in a safe environment after an assault. Click here for more information.
    • Account Manager: John Machahon
  • TAHA Ali-Gandhi Foundation Program – "Connect the dots" This program assists patients in navigating their care, facilitating access and removing operational hurdles to obtain treatment and medications. Motto: Healthcare access and healthcare navigation delayed is healthcare denied! Click here for more information. To donate click here.
    • Account Manager: Dr. Juzar Ali
  • The LSU Health Foundation’s Neurological Cancer Fund -made possible by the Honorable Henry G. Sullivan Neurosurgery Initiative, is dedicated to advancing cancer care and enhancing patient support within our community. This fund provides critical resources for neurologic oncology patients at University Medical Center New Orleans, supporting the LSU LCMC Health Cancer Center initiatives and aligning strategic goals. These resources include—but are not limited to—support groups, transportation assistance to and from appointments, and financial support for prescriptions, nutritional supplements, treatment-related supplies, respiratory equipment, and durable equipment.
    • Account Manager: Katie Acuff – LSU Health Foundation
  • Traumatic Brain Injury Care Fund - Support helps advance the clinical components, educational delivery, and scholarly efforts surrounding the care of our complex TBI patient population. Donate here
    • Account Manager: Jeremy Landry
Advance Medical Research
  • Hand and Peripheral Nerve Research and Education Fund – The Spirit of Charity Foundation Hand and Peripheral Nerve Research and Education Fund is an account within the foundation that directly funds research and education efforts related to hand and peripheral nerve surgery. Click here to donate.
  • Kevin Wolf Memorial Fund – This fund supports cancer research at UMCNO and LCMC Health. Donations help facilitate research and support initiatives from inception through completion, presentation, and publication. Click here for more information.
  • Medical Research – These funds are available to LSU and Tulane Medical Schools to facilitate research that directly benefits our University Medical Center patients. *This program is currently on hold until further notice. Click here for more information.
Health and Wellness
  • Bariatric Program – Funding supports the programs and services of the multi-disciplinary team dedicated to helping our patients achieve their weight loss goals. Click here for more information.
    • Account Manager: Dr. Michael Cook
  • Saints Fans Being Saints – Donations are used to entertain and purchase gifts for children with immediate family members that have been diagnosed with a life-threatening illness or have succumbed to crisis or hardship. The purpose is to put a smile on the face of a child as their family member is undergoing adversity. All patients and families are identified through the University Medical Center New Orleans Palliative Care team. Donate here
    • Dr. Bradley Spieler
  • Spiritual Care – Our team provides spiritual and emotional support to patients and their loved ones, as well as our hospital employees and volunteers as they cope with the emotional and spiritual impact of illness, injury, or crisis. Click here for more information. Donate here
    • Account Manager: Chaplain Cynthia Drew
  • Trauma Recovery Fund – Promotes healing and resilience among trauma survivors in our community by addressing their unique and complex behavioral health needs. Donate here
    • Trauma Recovery Team Director(s)
  • The H.E.A.R.T Fund (Helping Employees with Assistance in Rough Times) is here to support our team members through challenging times. Whether it's an unexpected emergency or personal hardships, the H.E.A.R.T Fund provides financial assistance to help our employees navigate through tough situations with care and compassion. Donate here
    • University Medical Center New Orleans
  • Employee Wellness Fund– Our healthcare team is doing heroic work. This fund supports our staff, patients and programs as we deal with unexpected challenges. Funding can provide us with additional safety equipment, psychological support, expand outreach of programs and services or an area of greatest need. Donate here
    • Account Manager: University Medical Center New Orleans
Education
  • Stop the Bleed – The Foundation is proud to partner with University Medical Center, LSU and Tulane Medical Schools in sponsoring and facilitating the Stop the Bleed Program. It is a national campaign developed by the American College of Surgeons to teach adults and children life-saving techniques in a bleeding emergency. Click here for more information. Donate here
    • Account Manager: Dr. Alison Smith and Elizabeth Lacy
  • Women's Reproductive Health Fund – This fund aids in the provision of healthcare for women and allows women in our community to access opportunities related to family planning, preventive healthcare, and pregnancy loss support. It supports these efforts through education, community outreach, and the provision of contraception and family planning services. It improves access to care, streamlines navigation of resources, and develops educational materials and programs to optimize the health of women in our community. Donate here
    • Account Manager: Dr. Stacey Holman
  • Nursing Education – Support continuing education opportunities for registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, nursing support staff, and respiratory therapists. Donate here
    • Account Manager: CJ Marbley, Chief Nursing Officer
  • Nursing Professional Development Fund – Support interprofessional development and leadership training. Donate here
    • Account Manager: CJ Marbley, Chief Nursing Officer
  • The Julie Newman Nursing Scholarship – The Kenneth and Harle Montgomery Foundation has established The Julie Newman Nursing Scholarship Fund, a secure, restricted Fund within the Spirit of Charity Foundation to honor the memory of Gwendolyn Sessions, and the compassionate healthcare of UMCNO Registered Nurse, Julie Newman. The scholarship fund will promote nursing as a career and encourage the foundation’s healing mission of compassionate patient-centered care. It is intended to support future nursing professionals as they achieve their educational objectives, nursing licensure, and career goals with University Medical Center. Donate here
    • Account Manager: CJ Marbley, Chief Nursing Officer
  • Gun Violence & Injury Prevention Program – This fund supports UMC's mission to decrease the devastating effects of gun violence within our community. The programs include efforts to support the community and reduce risk factors related to gun violence, to reduce accidental firearms injuries, and change cultural norms regarding gun violence and its consequences through community-based outreach and in-hospital programs. Donate here
    • Account Manager: Dr. Annelies DeWulf
  • The Norman E. McSwain Jr., MD, Big Easy Trauma & Burn Conference – This conference unites healthcare professionals of all disciplines to enhance patient outcomes through education, collaboration, and holistic, innovative care across all stages of trauma and burn injury care.The conference is open to EMS professionals, EMS physicians, critical care and emergency nurses, case management, physical and occupational therapists, pre-medical students, and trauma and burn medical students. Conference information here, To donate click here, become a sponsor here
    • Account Manager: Elizabeth Lacy
  • Resident Education & Development – This program offers strong educational initiatives that directly impact University Medical Center's patient care while physicians in training from LSU and Tulane Medical Schools are positively impacted. Click here for more information.
    • Account Manager: Dr. Raoul Rodriquez
  • GeauxHealth! – This fund supports the efforts of volunteer LSU and Tulane residents and students to maintain and expand an online community healthcare resources directory for both patients and providers most of which are low cost or free options. Click here for more information.
    • Dr. Vinay Krupadev

Community Outreach
  • NOLA Strong Fund – the wake of the recent Bourbon Street attack, the NOLA Strong Fund has been established by University Medical Center New Orleans (UMC) in partnership with the Spirit of Charity Foundation. This fund provides critical assistance to patients and families impacted by this heartbreaking event. Your support can make a difference. Donate here
    • Account Manager: University Medical Center New Orleans
  • H-ENT (Head Neck Cancer – Ear Nose Throat) ASSIST FUND - Aids in improving care and access to resources for patients who suffer from complex problems that affect the ear, nose and throat. Conditions include but not limited to cancers of the head and neck, thyroid and parathyroid tumors and disease, salivary gland tumors and disease, sinus, ear diseases, hearing loss or problems with speech and swallowing. Donate here
    • Dr. Rohan R Walvekar
  • 3 Wishes Fund – This program aims to improve the quality of the dying experience for patients and their families by fulfilling 3 wishes of the patient in the last moments of their life. Support helps build an inventory of items that can be offered to patients and their families to celebrate patients’ lives and support those left behind in grief. Donate here
    • Account Manager: Dr. Sonia Malhotra
  • Josh's Promise: Salt & Light - Joshua Solomon Charitable Fund - The fund aids in the development and enrichment of care provided for patients diagnosed with addiction and substance misuse disorders, who are indigent, under insured, or working uninsured. This includes the Overdose Rescue Program. Click here for more information.
    • Account Manager: Glenn and Karen Solomon