 United HospitalAbout the FoundationFoundation history - a tradition of excellence
It was in community philanthropy that United had its beginnings when in 1853 the parishioners of Christ Church donated approximately $1,000 in cash, pledges
and land toward building the first founding hospital of United. Christ Church Orphan's Home and Hospital was the third hospital to open in the state of Minnesota. After the hospital was built, donations consisted
mainly of such practical items as food, clothing and furniture. The list of donations in St. Luke's annual report of 1881 includes: 1 solitaire board, 20
chickens, 2 calves heads, 5 pairs of socks, 1 package of oatmeal. Present-day donations to the United Hospital Foundation come in the form of cash, checks,
credit charges, stocks, endowments, named gifts and real estate. United Hospital history A century later, Christ Church Orphan's Home and Hospital was renamed St. Luke's Hospital. It was honored as one of 14 hospitals in the country to initiate "progressive
patient care." The other founding member of United Hospital was the Charles T. Miller Hospital, which opened in 1916. This hospital attracted wealthy patients, yet was distinguished by subsidized services for low-income patients. Miller's emphasis on specialized care, along with its strong research and medical education components, complemented St. Luke's long-standing tradition of excellent generalist care. In 1973, the two hospitals consolidated into United Hospital. In 1976, Riverview Memorial Hospital, located in the West Side community of St. Paul, merged with United Hospital and became a division of United Hospital. Riverview closed its doors for good on Oct. 23, 1980. Photos courtesy of the Minnesota Historical Society Collection. Foundation staffDuke Adamski President, United Hospital Foundation David Byrd - Director of Development Jo Marcotte - Secretary Cindy Early - Major Gifts Manager Janet Berg - Development Associate Board of directors
* Emeritus ** Ex-Officio Updated 3/9/2012. The United Hospital Foundation NewsletterThe United Hospital Foundation Newsletter highlights some of the activities and events sponsored by the United Hospital Foundation. For more information about the programs and information in the newsletter, contact the United Hospital Foundation at 651-241-8022. Annual Report to the Community |
