The Childrens Hospital Foundation at Saint Francis



 

Foundation Philosophy

Saint Francis Health System’s faith-based mission of extending the healing ministry of Christ mirrors our commitment to caring for the frailest and most marginalized among us. And without question, children are among the most vulnerable segment of our community.

In 1995, The Children’s Hospital at Saint Francis was established with the goal of improving access and efficiency in a more effective, streamlined and child-friendly environment within the main hospital building.

The Children’s Hospital at Saint Francis is northeastern Oklahoma’s only comprehensive children’s hospital serving over 50,000 children each year. It is a regional referral center dedicated to meeting the specialized medical needs of children. The Children’s Hospital at Saint Francis’ array of services includes:
  • Pediatric medical and surgical cardiology
  • Pediatric oncology
  • Pediatric intensive care
  • Genetics services
  • Pediatric neurology
  • Pediatric neurosurgery
  • Urology
  • Pediatric otolaryngology (ear, nose and throat)
  • Gastroenterology
  • Neonatal intensive care services...and much, much more
The costs associated with these lifesaving treatments and therapies are frequently staggering and on many occasions, families simply do not have the means to pay for the cost of treatment. Nationally, there are approximately 12 million children living in poverty and many of them are reliant upon Medicaid as their only source for healthcare services. In Oklahoma, the statistics are equally daunting – 20 percent of children under the age of 19 in this state live in poverty. And like so many children nationally, they too are dependent upon Medicaid for access to medical services.

While it is the mission and privilege of Saint Francis Health System to care for those most vulnerable in our community, the cost to do so is great and requires the charity and goodwill of everyone.

For the first time in its nearly 50-year history, Saint Francis Health System is asking the community to help fund a very worthy cause – the new Children’s Hospital. For this reason, The Children’s Hospital Foundation at Saint Francis is of utmost importance in encouraging individuals, private foundations and businesses to participate.

The activities of this new foundation will also allow The Children’s Hospital at Saint Francis to have increased community exposure and to educate the public regarding the continued need for support.

Please do your part to help Saint Francis Health System continue to work its miracles and save the youngest and most fragile of lives.

To learn more or to give to the Foundation, please call (918) 502-6761.