The First Hospital Foundation supports nonprofit organizations whose programs address the health needs of the most vulnerable and underserved populations in the five-county Philadelphia metropolitan region. The foundation values innovative approaches to the delivery of health care and believes that working collaboratively with others increases the collective ability to advance knowledge in the field and make a positive difference in the health of vulnerable populations.

The foundation’s priorities include:

• improving access to physical and behavioral health care services
• reducing public health risks
• promoting the health and well-being of children and families
• educating, training and advocating to achieve improved health care outcomes
• developing replicable, innovative approaches to health care delivery

What's New with First Hospital Foundation:

• Pennsylvania Hospital's "Flowers to Pharmacy" exhibition featured on WHYY Radio and Television, read more
• 2011 Grant Awards, read more.
• Helen L. Coons, PhD, ABPP, appointed to the Foundation's Board of Directors, read more
• Julia N. Boerth joins the Foundation as program officer, read more
• New Report: Bringing Together Physical and Behavioral Health Care: An Exploration of Current Practice and Future Directions in Pennsylvania, read more
• Next proposal deadline is July 31, 2012, read more