Ascension Illinois Foundation
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The Physicians Council has awarded over $771,000 to help address the unmet needs of patients and members of the community.
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Giving Back Blog
Ascension Illinois Foundation
- Aug 29
Vital support for families impacted by dementia
Every year the Memory Disorders Clinic at Ascension Medical Illinois - Brain & Spine Elk Grove Village supports more than 1,300 patients.
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Ascension Illinois Foundation
- Jul 24
The Kanes help healthcare workers reach their potential
Through a generous estate gift, the late Dr. James Kane Sr. and Gloria D’Ambrosio Kane continue to make a difference in healthcare.
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Ascension Illinois Foundation
- Jun 26
Philanthropy Brings a Hospital Dog Home to Hoffman Estates
Generous donations helped Ascension Saint Alexius acquire Ascension Illinois's first hospital dog to provide specialized, full-time support.
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Ascension Illinois Foundation
- Jun 1
Giving Guy a Second Chance
Guy and his family are grateful for the lifesaving cardiovascular care he received at Ascension Alexian Brothers.
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Ascension Illinois Foundation
- May 1
Gala Guests Give from the Heart
The 2023 Ascension Illinois Foundation Gala raised over $1.1 million to benefit people in need of cardiovascular care.
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Ascension Illinois Foundation
- Mar 30
Gala Helps People with Heart and Valve Diseases
This year’s gala — A Knight to Remember — will benefit people with heart and valve diseases so they can receive advanced care close to home.
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Ascension Illinois Foundation
- Feb 27
Community Health Workers Link Patients with Help
Ascension Illinois community health workers improve the health and well being of some of Chicago's most diverse and vulnerable populations.
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Ascension Illinois Foundation
- Jan 31
Helping Heather Heal from Postpartum Depression
Diagnosed with postpartum depression, Heather received the help she needed at Ascension Illinois's perinatal intensive outpatient program.
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Ascension Illinois Foundation
- Dec 20, 2022
Early Detection Saves Angie’s Life
Thanks to her commitment and that of her team at Ascension Alexian Brothers and Ascension Saint Alexius, Angie’s cancer was detected and...
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Ascension Illinois Foundation
- Nov 28, 2022
Helping Victims of Abuse Heal
The Proviso Children's Advocacy Center provides free therapy and services to child abuse victims and their families.
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Ascension Illinois Foundation
- Oct 21, 2022
A Special Place for Play and Healing
Thanks to the Michael S. DeLarco Foundation, the playroom at Ascension Saint Alexius Women and Children's Hospital reopened in September.
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Ascension Illinois Foundation
- Sep 29, 2022
Partners in Women's Breast Health
The vision of A Silver Lining Foundation has always been to help everyone access the breast health tests they need.
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Ascension Illinois Foundation
- Jul 15, 2022
Remembering Dominic
After her son, Dominic, was stillborn in 2019, Julie searched for — and found —a meaningful way to honor her beloved son.
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Ascension Illinois Foundation
- Jul 14, 2022
Vituity Gives Back to Local Communities
Many physicians including those with Vituity have been integral to helping address communities' unmet health needs through philanthropy.
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Ascension Illinois Foundation
- Jun 24, 2022
Fitzgeralds' Passion for Youth Mental Health
The difference the Fitzgerald Family Foundation has made in the lives of thousands of children in our local communities is invaluable.
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Ascension Illinois Foundation
- May 25, 2022
Judy's Joliet Healthcare Home
Over the years, Judy could have gone anywhere for care. But she kept coming back to the hospital she knew — Ascension Saint Joseph Joliet.
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Ascension Illinois Foundation
- May 3, 2022
Support for Youth Mental Health
The mental health needs of youth and adolescents in our communities have skyrocketed over the past several years.
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Ascension Illinois Foundation
- Apr 13, 2022
Gala Raises Nearly $1.25 Million
Nearly $1.25 million was raised to support people receiving behavioral health services from Ascension Illinois hospitals.
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Ascension Illinois Foundation
- Apr 1, 2022
Superior Ambulance Service Leads the Way
Thanks to our philanthropic partners like Superior Ambulance Service, Ascension Illinois is responding to the area’s mental health crisis.
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Ascension Illinois Foundation
- Jan 13, 2022
Nurses Integrate Faith and Health
Faith community nursing focuses on holistic care for patients in the context of their faith communities.
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Ascension Illinois Foundation
- Jan 11, 2022
Creating Connections in Hospice Care
AMITA Health’s hospice programs serve thousands of people every year.
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Ascension Illinois Foundation
- Dec 15, 2021
Housing Ministry Restores Joy for Milo
Milo is forever grateful for the help and care he received at AMITA Health's Bonaventure House in Chicago, Illinois.
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Ascension Illinois Foundation
- Dec 8, 2021
Taking Care of Our Communities
Through the community’s philanthropic support, AMITA Health raised over $18 million in faith-based healthcare in fiscal year 2021.
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Share your Ascension Illinois story of hope and healing. Please contact:
Emily Dagostino
Director, Communications
Ascension Illinois Foundation
708-829-4167
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