Valley Health Foundation officially rebranded in May 2023. Previously, it operated as the VMC Foundation. All of our news posts prior to this date reflect the VMC Foundation name.
Read about recent activities at Valley Health Foundation (VHF) and how they support (Turning Wheels for Kids' Big Bike Build), innovate (healthier beginnings for premature babies), and advocate (the Community Lifeline Fund). Success stories made possible by you!
Bazzy is just 7 years old. He survived a life‑threatening trauma thanks to the expert care at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center. His journey is extraordinary. From critical care to becoming our Stars and Strides “Hero,” he shows what recovery can look like. Against all odds, he led our Kids Fun Run. Walking again once seemed impossible. His story proves our trauma care doesn’t just save lives. It restores futures.
Watch his journey in this short video.
Read about recent activities at Valley Health Foundation (VHF) and how they support (psychiatric comfort care discharge bags), innovate (ethical supply chains and reusable medical tools), and advocate (South County HEALS!). Success stories made possible by you!
Valley Health Foundation is committed to transparency and accountability in our financial stewardship. Below you’ll find our audited financial statements for 2023 and 2024. These reports reflect our dedication to responsibly managing the resources entrusted to us in support of community health.
A report on activities and impact for calendar years 2023 & 2024.
The County of Santa Clara’s Refugee Health Assessment Program play an important role in providing healthcare services to newly arrived refugees, asylees, humanitarian parolees, special immigrant visa (SIV) holders, and victims of human trafficking.
In 2014, SCVMC began transforming its women and children’s services into a more welcoming, family-centered environment. By consolidating Obstetrics, Maternal Fetal Medicine, and Pediatrics into one space, the new Women and Children’s Center provides a higher quality, more efficient care experience. Valley Health Foundation donors continue to make a profound impact, improving care, comfort, and outcomes for women, children, and families.
"A real leader doesn't really look to be one,” Susie Wilson once said. “You just have to care enough about other people that they choose you." Susie Wilson leaves a legacy as one of Santa Clara County’s most beloved elected officials. Susie Wilson also cofounded the Valley Medical Center Foundation (now known as Valley Health Foundation).
A grant of $1,749,800 from the Valley Health Foundation will help the YMCA of Silicon Valley expand and enhance childcare services for families in Gilroy. Specifically, the grant—funded through Santa Clara County’s Childcare Expansion Grant Program—will support the renovation of the Gavilan College Child Development Center and the upcoming launch of the Early Learning Center.
On Thursday, November 7th, Santa Clara Valley Healthcare and the County of Santa Clara cut the ribbon on the newest of their 14 primary and specialty care clinics – Valley Health Center North County (VHC) North County.
Michael Van Every partnered with Valley Health Foundation to create a fund as a way to give back to the people and facility that played such a pivotal role in his life and to ensure others continue to have access to best-in-class care. Since 1970, the Burn Center at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center (SCVMC) has been a beacon of hope for burn survivors. Serving counties across Northern California, it is one of only three regional burn centers between Los Angeles and the Oregon border. Utilizing the latest in technology, wound care products, and surgical techniques, the Burn Center at SCVMC offers immediate and exceptional care to those in need. Find out how the Michael Van Every Burn Fund supports the Burn Center at SCVMC.
Since 2010, Valley Health Foundation has supported the VHF Summer Softball League, a recreational, co-ed softball league open to all County of Santa Clara Health System staff. VHF supports employee wellness through a variety of initiatives.
SCVH unveiled a new fleet of ambulances that will significantly improve the transport times of patients within the public healthcare system. VHF is proud to partner with SCVH to operationalize the fleet.
Read about recent activities at Valley Health Foundation (VHF) and how they support (new bone density scanner for St. Louise Hospital), innovate (music therapy for premature infants) and advocate (The Q Corner and 2SLGBTQIA+). Success stories made possible by you!
Valley Health Foundation is proud to announce Dr. KR Sridhar, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Bloom Energy as this year’s honoree at the 5th annual Tribute to Heroes Gala. Dr. Sridhar and Bloom Energy have been invaluable champions and partners of Valley Health Foundation since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, and their support has been unwavering.
Valley Health Foundation was delighted to honor past-patient 6-year-old Parker and one of her exceptional physicians, Dr. Katherine Thomas, at our 2024 Bloom Energy Tarana Wireless 5K/10K Run on June 29, 2024.
Valley Health Foundation is committed to transparency and accountability in our financial stewardship. Below you’ll find our audited financial statements for 2022 and 2023. These reports reflect our dedication to responsibly managing the resources entrusted to us in support of community health.
Valley Health Foundation warmly welcomed students from Breakthrough Silicon Valley to a career exploration day with physicians and staff at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center on July 17, 2024. A group of students from local high schools met with these physicians to gain “firsthand” insight into a career in medicine.
Unhoused patients often lack basic essentials, which is vital in helping them manage their health. In response to this need, Valley Health Foundation helped secure a District 3 URJGENT grant through the Office of Santa Clara County Supervisor Otto Lee to provide unhoused patients with weather-appropriate clothing and essentials.
Valley Health Foundation was excited to support a recent effort spearheaded by Patricia Brady and her Medical Social Workers team to renovate an old basketball court on the Santa Clara Valley Medical Center campus. The court is located by the Barbara Arons Pavilion and open to all staff and patients.
The 4th annual Stars & Strides Run brought together over 2,300 participants and raised over $235,000. The race has raised cumulatively over $1.2 million to support health programs through Valley Health Foundation.
The Independence Day holiday kicks off early with the 4th Annual Bloom Energy and Tarana Wireless Stars and Strides Run, a 5K-10K run/walk and Kids Fun Run that benefits the Valley Health Foundation. This fun-for-all-ages event takes place in Discovery Meadow in Downtown San Jose.
Turning Wheels for Kids, in partnership with East Valley Clinic, will host a free bike repair clinic on Saturday, June 22nd, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Santa Clara Valley Healthcare (SCVH), the public hospital system for the County of Santa Clara, has unveiled a new ambulance fleet to significantly improve transport times between its three hospitals and 16 clinics. The ambulance program was supported by donations from the community thanks to the efforts of The Friends of St. Louise Advisory Board, a part of Valley Health Foundation.
Developed by pediatric nurse practitioner (PNP) Polly Patel, the BRIDGE (Babies Reaching Improved Development & Growth in Their Environment) program has been providing compassionate, patient-centered care for more than 10 years. This innovative care model is designed to ensure babies born premature, or with complex health conditions, have a healthy transition from their hospital stay to their home.
“Sentia” is a 30-foot-tall freestanding kinetic sculpture, created by renowned German artist Christian Moeller, that acts as a symbol of welcome and hope for expectant parents, families, and youth at the Santa Clara Valley Medical Center's Susanne B. Wilson Women and Children’s Center (WCC).
Funding for “Sentia” (sen-TEE-uh) came from the generous donors of Valley Health Foundation.
*Video by Santa Clara Valley Healthcare
The Bloom Energy and Tarana Wireless Stars and Strides 5K-10K Run/Walk is now open for registration! This event will take place in Downtown San Jose at Discovery Meadow on Saturday, June 29, 2024. All proceeds benefit the Valley Health Foundation. Your participation provides resources that support Valley Health Foundation’s ability to offer programs and services that positively impact the health of everyone in our community, including the most vulnerable and underserved.
VHF 2023 Fall Impact Report - stories made possible by the generosity of donors to Valley Health Foundation
2022 Annual Report
A report on activities and impact for calendar year 2022.
Started in 2021, the Children’s Advocacy Center of Santa Clara County (CAC) is an inclusive, child-focused program supporting children experiencing physical or sexual abuse or neglect. With your support, Valley Health Foundation helped the CAC expand their staff and their space, transforming a room into additional therapy space that can be used for children and their family members, including parents, siblings, and other caregivers.
Santa Clara County’s Complex Care Services Program was launched in 2022 to provide additional individualized support for patients who need it most. Housed within this program is the Integrated Care Team (ICT) that specializes in working with patients with severe behavioral and executive functioning disorders. It is one of the only teams across the country to specifically serve this population using this innovative model.
In 2018, Josh sustained a traumatic brain injury from a biking accident while on a family vacation in Maui. His wife Mary learned about Santa Clara Valley Medical Center’s nationally recognized Traumatic Brain Injury Unit and Josh was transferred by medical flight from Hawaii to SCVMC. Josh spent 2 months at SCVMC’s award-winning Rehabilitation Center working with a multi-disciplinary team to regain his basic functions.
Valley Health Foundation is committed to transparency and accountability in our financial stewardship. Below you’ll find our audited financial statements for 2022 and 2021, published under our current name and formerly as Valley Medical Center Foundation. These reports reflect our dedication to responsibly managing the resources entrusted to us in support of community health.
Nine-year old Nalin, joined the 3rd annual Bloom Energy & Tarana Wireless Stars and Strides Run where he rode in the helicopter and kicked off the Kids Fun Run. Nalin received life-saving care at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, for a rare and serious disorder.
VMC Foundation Impact Report, Spring 2023
A report on recent VMC Foundation donations and activities.
“David’s story is very special because it illustrates what the Medical Respite Program and the individual can accomplish together,” Sara Jeevanjee, MD, Medical Director of the Valley Homeless Healthcare Program (VHHP) said.
When Jennifer became pregnant in 2017, her life was – in her own words – tumultuous. She delivered her son, Lofa, just 27 weeks into her pregnancy. Her son, who was 2 pounds and 12 ounces, was immediately transferred to...
One day before his 9th birthday, Colin started to complain of a headache. His mother Theresa eventually called 911 as his pain worsened and he became less responsive. By the time the paramedics arrived, Colin was unconscious...
In 2022, the Medical Staff of Santa Clara Valley Healthcare initiated a Clinician Wellness Task Force to address the deepening crisis of burnout among clinicians. Burnout among clinicians is a national problem. According to an article published in the Journal of the American Medical Association in 2022, the rates of clinician burnout went from 40% pre-pandemic to 60% during the pandemic and has not improved.
VMC Foundation Impact Report, Fall 2022
A report on recent VMC Foundation donations and activities.
Following a vote by the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors, the Valley Medical Center Foundation announced today that it will be the organization charged with administrating and providing ongoing oversight to a new grant program that could be a lifeline to local nonprofits organization struggling to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Valley Medical Center Foundation to honor Gary Guthart, CEO of Intuitive, for extraordinary leadership during the Covid-19 pandemic...
VMC Foundation Impact Report, Spring 2022
A report on recent VMC Foundation activities and donations.
Long-time leader of the VMC Foundation to focus on his recovery, will stay active with the organization. Foundation COO Michael Elliott has been appointed to role...
VMC Foundation Impact Report, Fall 2021
A report on recent VMC Foundation activities and donations.
2021 Annual Report
A report on activities and impact for calendar year 2021.
The Valley Medical Center Foundation announced today that President and Executive Director, Chris Wilder is on medical leave after having a stroke this past weekend. Wilder is currently hospitalized and receiving care. The Foundation is in direct contact with the Wilder family and will provide further updates on his condition as they become available...
