The Foundation for Florida Hospital
With Christ as our example, we exist to assist in restoring and promoting the health and quality of life to those we serve. We are an organization of visionary leaders, dedicated to sharing the true spirit of philanthropy and developing resources to meet community needs.
All contributions raised are used to benefit our entire community with your help we are able to build needed facilities, purchase lifesaving equipment, and offer community wellness programs. We also sponsor nursing scholarship programs, and use funding for recruiting and supporting much needed physician specialists.
As a mission driven organization we believe strength and growth have little virtue unless they work to benefit others. Our primary goal is to extend the healing ministry of Christ by developing lasting friendships in our community.
How The Funds Are Generated
Florida Hospital recognizes the need to grow with the community. With this need comes the demand to provide state-of-the-art healthcare, services and facilities to those we serve. Contributions to the Foundation provides the means to meet these needs and are done through a variety of opportunities.
With our vision on the future, the Foundation Boards are focused on meeting three specific needs. The Lake Placid Operating Room Campaign, Sebring Cath Lab Campaign and Wauchula Emergency Department Campaign are exciting ways to engage and partner with Florida Hospital in assuring the healthcare desired by the community is available.
Fundraisers are also done throughout the year. This gives the community and employees an opportunity to participate in programs, events, and tournaments. Proceeds from these functions can be designated for a project or campaign. Our largest annual fundraiser is the Florida Hospital Heartland Division Foundation Gala. The Gala began fourteen years ago with the hard work of a few individuals who had a vision for an elegant and entertaining way to help advance the cause of health care in the Heartland. Now, the Gala includes the Kids Day Art Contest, 5K Run/Walk, Golf Tournament, Silent Auction, the signature Black-tie Dinner and Concert. Through the years, the Foundation has provided entertainment at the Gala such as The Oak Ridge Boys, Amy Grant, Sandi Patty, Frank Sinatra Jr., Olivia Newton-John, Art Linkletter, Mark Lowry, and this year's entertainer, Michael W. Smith.
Along with meeting the needs of the community, the Foundation together with the employees at Florida Hospital Heartland Division, have joined forces in offering an employee assistance fund called the Caring Heart Assistance Fund. This fund is available to all employees who are in need of financial assistance with medical bills, medical leave of absence, or personal issues. The employees of FHHD graciously give through payroll deduction to this program, knowing that their dollars are helping to make a difference with their hospital team. Other opportunities to give to this campaign are through the purchase of the employee cookbook “From the Heart”, which is on sale at all three campuses for $15.
Foundation Accomplishments
- ICU Monitoring Equipment
- ED Monitoring Equipment
- Patient Beds
- Patient Bedside Tables and Chairs
- Fitness Center Equipment
- Nursing Scholarships
- Employee Assistance Program
- Vision BiPap Machines
- New Canopy for Mobile MRI in Wauchula
- Cardiac Monitors for ED
- Physician Recruitment
Contact Us
For additional information on how you can become involved with the Foundation or to make a donation, please contact the Foundation at (863) 402-5369, (863) 402-5525 or fax (863) 402-5339. The Foundation is located inside the Heartland Medical Center, Sebring at 4200 Sun ‘n Lake Boulevard, Sebring, Florida 33872.