2009/10 Donor Impact Report

Big and small, gifts of all size matter. Philanthropy helps to support important activities in patient care, education and research that otherwise might not be possible. Highlighted below are a few of many initiatives made possible by donations to Froedtert Hospital Foundation.  

Patient Care

A second mobile clinic for a free prostate cancer screening event at Miller Park, enabling a record 646 men to be screened at this annual event.

New brain imaging technology, magnetoencephalography (MEG), for patients with brain tumors and epilepsy. Froedtert is first in the state to use MEG in a clinical setting.

Vouchers for low-income cancer patients for skin and hair care products and services at the Cancer Center’s Small Stones Wellness Center.

Rehabilitation equipment for the Spinal Cord Injury Center.

A new KTP laser system, allowing for the treatment of certain laryngeal (throat) conditions in just a five-minute clinic visit and eliminating the need for outpatient surgery. 

Room refurbishing for bone marrow transplant patients, as well as audio-visual equipment for patient education and therapy.  

Education 

Four advanced training programs, or fellowships, for physicians interested in careers in certain underserved specialties (neurosciences, cancer care and women’s sports medicine). Teaching the next generation of health care providers is a central part of Froedtert’s mission.

Four $2,500 nursing scholarships, bringing the total to 12 since 1996.  

Research 

Participation in a national, 12-site study of high-intensity ultrasound as a potential treatment for some men with prostate cancer. 

Research into the development of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease – the most common liver disease in children and adults – and its progression intro cirrhosis and liver failure.

A temporary research position for continued studies of Alzheimer’s disease.  The focus is on drugs to slow the disease progression and brain imaging to track cognitive changes.  

Special Initiatives 

Indigent Care Fund:  Whereas the hospital’s charity care program provides necessary medical treatment to disadvantaged individuals, the Indigent Care Fund helps to provide non-medical support services critical to the well being of a patient and their family. At a time when many donors are motivated to support our patients’ most basic needs, the Indigent Care Fund does just that, providing stipends for groceries, clothing, transportation, necessary medical equipment and short-term prescription needs.

Healing Plaza

The new Mortenson Construction Healing Plaza will provide a park-like setting for patients and their families to decompress, reflect and relax.  Nestled between the Cancer Center and Froedtert East entrances, this green space will feature trees, walking paths, interesting landscaping and other features.  Fundraising for this project continues.