Major Initiatives

Here you will find detailed information describing the programs for which the Foundation’s dollars were used. These programs are touching lives in our communities today and will continue to do so well into tomorrow.

A patient at the Children's Therapy Clinic

Children's Therapy Clinic
Bloomington Hospital’s Children’s Therapy Clinic offers families of southern Indiana with the most advanced and comprehensive pediatric rehabilitation services. Excellent inpatient and outpatient physical, occupational and speech-language therapy care, as well as social services are provided for children from birth through adolescence. Treatment sessions are play-based and parents/caregivers are encouraged to actively participate as part of the health care team.

The Bloomington Hospital Foundation is proud to support the Children’s Therapy Clinic as they touch the lives of children and families throughout Bloomington and southern Indiana. Please see page 20 for information on the Snowflake Festival and page 19 for
information on Ray and Marcie Tichenor’s generous gift in 2007 to the Children’s Therapy Clinic.

Scholarships and Awards
The Bloomington Hospital Foundation is proud to support the continuing education efforts of Bloomington Hospital employees. Each year, approximately $40,000 is awarded to hospital employees in their pursuit of education in their chosen health care field.

Nursing Excellence / Fellowships
Nursing excellence is an identified strategic priority of the Bloomington Hospital Foundation Board of Directors. As such, the Foundation has dedicated funds for nursing excellence.