Annual Philanthropy Report

Donor support connected people to care beyond hospital walls—linking 441 patients to essential resources such as transportation, housing, food access, and care coordination. Through the Food Farmacy+, 5,457 patients across 1,964 households received nutrition support, free cancer screenings to 1,616 community members, and 2,154 cancer patients accessed transportation to lifesaving appointments.

“When I started this journey, I just wanted to feel better—and I do,” shared Food Farmacy+ patient Linda. “I have more energy for myself, my children, and my grandchildren.”

Philanthropy supported Watercolor Wellness art therapy workshops for Inspira medical residents in Internal Medicine and Emergency Medicine, providing a restorative space for creative expression, stress reduction, and peer connection during the demands of intensive clinical training.

“When I started this journey, I just wanted to feel better—and I do,” shared Food Farmacy+ patient Linda. “I have more energy for myself, my children, and my grandchildren.”

Donor support strengthened the health and resilience of Inspira’s workforce by expanding wellness initiatives that help caregivers recharge and recover—ensuring they can continue providing exceptional care to patients. Through the expansion of the Crisis Response Canines program, philanthropy is addressing staff mental health needs during high-stress moments by bringing specially trained support directly to employees across multiple campuses.

“There have been countless ‘This made my day!’ or ‘This is just what I needed!’ comments,” said Kathryn Friedman, manager of employee health and wellness. “The calming support these dogs provide improves staff well-being and creates tons of smiles.”

Philanthropy promoted safer outcomes for mothers and newborns by providing evidence-based post-birth warning sign education and essential resources through the Tiny Treasures Program, ensuring families leave the hospital informed, prepared, and supported. 

“The ongoing support from the Inspira Health Foundation empowers us to better serve our communities,” said Sonya Knight, director of case management and social work. “In 2025, we supported more than a dozen families and provided critical resources to patients in need.”

Philanthropy strengthened care for patients with congestive heart failure by funding advanced, noninvasive monitoring technology that enables earlier intervention—helping reduce emergency visits and prevent avoidable hospital readmissions.

“This allows us to be proactive rather than reactive,” said Frank Bender, director of respiratory therapy. “We’re protecting our patients’ health while reducing avoidable hospital visits.”

Donor support helped launch South Jersey’s first emergency medicine CME event, strengthening patient safety by bringing physicians, residents, and advanced practice providers together for advanced, interprofessional training.

“Its success has opened the door to making this an annual event,” said James F. Baird IV, D.O., emergency medicine residency program director. “It has the potential to bring practitioners from across the tri-state area together to learn and collaborate.”

Philanthropy enhanced comfort and dignity for patients undergoing dialysis by providing warming equipment that improves the care experience during lengthy treatments. 

“This resource has made an immediate and meaningful difference,” said Lisa Blystone, system nurse manager of acute dialysis. “It helps ensure patients feel more comfortable and cared for during their treatments.”

Strengthening lifesaving neonatal care through family-centered spaces with a newly re-dedicated Ronald McDonald House Family Room, new kangaroo chairs that support bonding and breastfeeding, and advanced body-cooling technology for newborns with neurological trauma—made possible by a $40,000+ grant from The Superhero Project. Learn more. 

“We will be able to care for babies who experience low oxygen levels without the need for a transfer,” said Ashish Gupta, M.D. “This reduces stress on both the baby and the family—and keeps care local.”

Philanthropy strengthened care for patients with congestive heart failure by funding advanced, noninvasive monitoring technology that enables earlier intervention—helping reduce emergency visits and prevent avoidable hospital readmissions.

“This allows us to be proactive rather than reactive,” said Frank Bender, director of respiratory therapy. “We’re protecting our patients’ health while reducing avoidable hospital visits.”