Giving in Action

Giving in action

Philanthropy has been at the center of Touro since it was founded. As a community hospital, Touro’s growth and development is aligned with the healthcare needs of the community it serves. The Touro Infirmary Foundation works with the hospital to identify philanthropic needs and areas of support for which the Foundation can fund programs and resources that have the greatest impact on our patients. Here a few of the programs funded through the Foundation:

Cancer Care:

• Cancer support groups and wellness classes
• Transportation assistance
• Charity care
• Smoking cessation program
• Purchase of wigs and lymphedema sleeves
• Pampered & Pink: breast cancer event

Women’s Health:

• Charity care
• NOLA Baby Café at Touro
• Saul’s Light NICU Library
• Patient family lodging
• Baby tiles and Baby book programs
• Nursing Nest: breastfeeding friendly spaces

Rehabilitation:

• Assistive Technology Lab
• Music Library
• Aphasia Support Group

Touro Team Member Support:

• Employee Crisis Fund
• Employee Yoga
• Employee Wellness Day
• DAISY and Rosen Award
• Medical Staff Lounge renovation