About Us
Kaweah Health Foundation exists to support the mission of Kaweah Health in providing world-class health care to our community.
Every Investment Counts
Your financial investment in Kaweah Health's Care Teams ensures modern technology and equipment for your family, friends and community. The returns on this investment are priceless! You choose which area of health care is near and dear to your heart! Join us as we renovate our Pediatric Unit and Surgical Recovery Unit. Learn More
Philanthropic Support for Quality Medical Services
Kaweah Health Foundation was founded in 1979, and since then has raised more than $81.5 million for our hospital. Philanthropic support has been an essential part of our growth, and has helped us save countless lives. Investments from the community assist our efforts to equip our facility with the latest technology that allows patients to remain in the local area while receiving care. As technology advances, so does our ability to diagnose problems earlier, and perform surgeries that are minimally invasive.
The Foundation has helped fund the following:
- Brain Lab and SS8 Neurosurgical Equipment
- Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU)
- Cardiac Surgery Center
- Breast Health Center
- Endoscopy Ultra Sound
- Emergency Department
- Fetal Heart Monitors
- Helipad
- Acequia Hospital Wing Campaign
- Acute Care Ventilators
- Labor and Delivery unit
- True Beam Cancer Radiation Technology
Importance of Community Investment
As the only hospital in Visalia, and the only trauma center between Fresno and Bakersfield, it is of the utmost importance that we have the space and amenities needed to treat hundreds of patients for a variety of conditions. The comprehensive care we offer today is all thanks to our generous community and the Kaweah Health Foundation's tireless efforts. Money is raised through capital campaigns, grants from companies, the Annual Golf Classic, and beneficiary designations from wills and trusts.
Our Foundation is managed by a board of generous volunteers. They are responsible for organizing major events and keeping our hospital at the forefront of healthcare. Check in regularly for updates on events, memorials, and new services hosted by the Kaweah Health Foundation.
Download the 2023-2024 Annual Report
To learn more about how you can invest in Kaweah Health's growth, please call (559) 624-2359.
Foundation Board Members
Kathleen Remillard, Vice President
Rebecca Agredano, President
Nickie Krebsbach, Secretary
Leslie Hayes-Seargeant, Treasurer
Sarah Ashoori, Past President
Gary Amon, Tony Benevento, Doug Berg, Carol Cairns, Ben Cripps, Rick Feder, Sidney Frank, M.D., Nick Gambini, Dayna Gilkey, Matt Graham, Jim Hurlbutt, Connie Kautz, Dean Levitan, M.D., Steve McCartha, Eric McConnaughey, Lynn Havard Mirviss, Ed.D., Eddie Perez, Brian Perry, Ryan Purkiss, Leslie O Ritchie, Consuelo Romo, Dee Sebert, Grant Smith, Alicia Sundstrom, Ann Tonini, Jason Vasquez, Deborah Volosin, Marty Zeeb
Hospice Board Members
Michelle Ducey, President
Barabara Mayeda, Vice President
Paul Verissimo, Treasurer
Susan Harrell, Secretary
Merrilyn Brady, Kim Carstens, Kelly Cooper, Mary Gray, Jim Johnson, Margaret Moholt, Carol Nickel, Nancy Reimer-Wood, Donn Ritter, Pam Rutter, Tina Tetz, Robert Urtecho, David Zarate, Jenny Bennett, Tamra Bennett, Chris Maurer
Contact Us
If you have questions or comments, please contact us at Foundation@KaweahHealth.org or (559) 624-2359.
Correspondence should be addressed to:
Kaweah Health Foundation
216 S. Johnson Street
Visalia, CA 93291
Tax ID: 94-2675456
