Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health

Philanthropist Elaine Chambers Named Chair of the CDC Foundation's Board of Directors

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Practice, Virginia University, Chapel Hill, Rodale, Inc., HIV, Chambers, San Francisco Bay, Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health, MD, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, American Heart Association, University, Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, Public health, Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, Infection, Global Health Council, Cancer, Stanford University, Rotavirus, Cardiovascular disease, Knowledge, San Francisco, MPH, Health policy, Student, COVID-19, University of Memphis, Chapel Hill Museum, Multimedia, Safety, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Health, Congress, 1998 Harvard vs. Stanford women's basketball game, CDC, Organization, Management, Medicine, Vaccine, West Virginia University, DDS

ATLANTA, Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The CDC Foundation today announced that Elaine Chambers of the Chambers Family Foundation of Palo Alto, CA, has been named chair of the CDC Foundation Board of Directors.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The CDC Foundation today announced that Elaine Chambers of the Chambers Family Foundation of Palo Alto, CA, has been named chair of the CDC Foundation Board of Directors.
  • Chambers joined the CDC Foundation board in 2019.
  • Prior to the CDC Foundation, Chambers served as a board member with the Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health in Palo Alto, CA.
  • In addition, Chambers served on the Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford board of directors from 20152018.

West Elects New Director to the Board

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
Knowledge, Education, Health equity, ECRI Institute, Molina Healthcare, Hospital, West Health, NYSE, Research, Sutter Health, CMO, University of Oxford, Patient safety, California Pacific Medical Center, Board, Multimedia, West Pharmaceutical Services, Economics, Organization, Leadership, The Advisory Board Company, Director, Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health, Luke the Evangelist, Company, Board of directors, REI, Patient, St Luke's, CMPC, Cornell University, WST, Management

In addition, Dr. Lockhart is the founder and executive sponsor of the Sutter Health Institute for Advancing Health Equity.

Key Points: 
  • In addition, Dr. Lockhart is the founder and executive sponsor of the Sutter Health Institute for Advancing Health Equity.
  • He has also served as the medical administrative director of surgical services at CMPC, where he practiced for 20 years.
  • Dr. Lockhart serves on the Board of Directors of Molina Healthcare and the National Research Corporation Health.
  • "We are pleased to welcome Dr. Stephen Lockhart to West's Board of Directors," said Paolo Pucci, Lead Independent Director, West.

Arreva Launches Driven by Cause Podcast Focusing on Connecting with Philanthropic Minds Who Are Changing the World; Episode One Features Philanthropist Susan Packard Orr

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, February 24, 2022
PALO, Board, National Audubon Society, Stanford University, Podcasts (software), Hewlett-Packard, Jefferson Healthcare Hospital, Industry, Volunteering, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Causality, Economics, Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health, Foundation, Leadership, YouTube, Rodale, Inc., Management, Public relations, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, Spotify

Episode One of Driven by Cause premieres on Friday, February 25th, 2022, and features renowned philanthropist and technology innovator, Susan Packard Orr.

Key Points: 
  • Episode One of Driven by Cause premieres on Friday, February 25th, 2022, and features renowned philanthropist and technology innovator, Susan Packard Orr.
  • Susan Packard Orr has spent a lifetime serving in philanthropic and leadership positions in the sector, including as Chairman of the Board of the David and Lucile Packard Foundation for over 20 years.
  • It's truly an honor to highlight their stories and share what drives their cause," says Jay Fiske, co-host of Driven by Cause.
  • Learn more about Driven by Cause, subscribe for podcast updates, and stream Episode 1, featuring philanthropist, Susan Packard Orr at https://www.arreva.com/driven-by-cause .

The David and Lucile Packard Foundation Awards the U.S.-Mexico Border Philanthropy Partnership $2.5 Million for Hispanic COVID-19 Support

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
Leadership, Fear, Hewlett-Packard, Organization, Infection, Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health, Program, BPP, Ventanilla, Foundation, Employment, Hospital, Hispanic, Coronavirus, COVID-19 testing, Health, Bias, Vaccine, SAN, Partnership, COVID-19, Pharmaceutical industry, Drug

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The David and Lucile Packard Foundation awarded the U.S.Mexico Border Philanthropy Partnership (BPP) $2.5 million to significantly increase COVID-19 support for Hispanic and undocumented communities in the United States.

Key Points: 
  • SAN DIEGO, Oct. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The David and Lucile Packard Foundation awarded the U.S.Mexico Border Philanthropy Partnership (BPP) $2.5 million to significantly increase COVID-19 support for Hispanic and undocumented communities in the United States.
  • Created in 1964 by Lucile Salter Packard and David Packard, cofounder of the Hewlett-Packard Company, the Foundation is dedicated to improving the lives of children, families, and communities and restoring and protecting our planet.
  • The BPP is a binational membership organization whose mission is to support a network of organizations that build prosperity through leadership, collaboration, and philanthropy in the U.S.-Mexico border region.
  • Since 2003, the program has served more than 14 million Mexican nationals, including over three million in 2020.

The Center for Responsible Seafood (TCRS) will be a collaborative hub of knowledge sharing, research & professional development for sustainable seafood movement

Retrieved on: 
Monday, September 27, 2021
CPD, Fishery, Policy, RAF, Mark (given name), Water quality, LinkedIn, Seafood, Center, Disease management, Farmer, Food safety, Research, Aquaculture, Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health, Organization, North American collegiate sustainability programs, Time, Industry, Management

In addition, TCRS recently welcomed the Sustainable Ocean Leadership Institute (SOLI) as an integral component of its unique global hub for knowledge sharing.

Key Points: 
  • In addition, TCRS recently welcomed the Sustainable Ocean Leadership Institute (SOLI) as an integral component of its unique global hub for knowledge sharing.
  • "The TCRS mission is to advance responsible seafood through our unique global hub for knowledge sharing, enhanced by applied research and collaborative programs," says TCRS President George Chamberlain.
  • The new website, http://www.responsibleseafood.org , has dedicated sections for each of the TCRS pillars knowledge sharing, applied research and collaborative programs.
  • Participants will develop their own portfolios of continuing professional development activity to suit their time availability and level of engagement.

U.S. News & World Report Once Again Names Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford Among Top 10 Children's Hospitals in the Nation

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, California, Hospitals, Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health, Stanford University Medical Center

STANFORD, Calif., June 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford has once again been ranked as a top 10 children's hospital in the nation, according to the U.S. News & World Report 20212022 Best Children's Hospitals survey, published today .

Key Points: 
  • STANFORD, Calif., June 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford has once again been ranked as a top 10 children's hospital in the nation, according to the U.S. News & World Report 20212022 Best Children's Hospitals survey, published today .
  • The rankings name Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford as the top children's hospital in Northern California and include it on the Best Children's Hospitals Honor Roll, a designation awarded to pediatric centers that deliver exceptionally high-quality care across multiple specialties.
  • This is the 17th consecutive year that Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report surveys.
  • "This accolade is a testament to the health care workers, staff, and providers at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford.

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford Named as a Top 10 Children's Hospital in the Nation by 'U.S. News & World Report'

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, June 16, 2020
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, California, Stanford University, States of the United States, Children's Hospital Colorado, St. Louis Children's Hospital, Children's Hospital, Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health, Health, Stanford University Medical Center

STANFORD, Calif., June 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford has been named among the top 10 children's hospitals in the nation,according to the U.S. News & World Report20202021 Best Children's Hospitals survey, published today .

Key Points: 
  • STANFORD, Calif., June 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford has been named among the top 10 children's hospitals in the nation,according to the U.S. News & World Report20202021 Best Children's Hospitals survey, published today .
  • "We are delighted to see Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford recognized, yet again, by U.S. News & World Report for providing our patients with exceptional and compassionate care."
  • This is the 16th consecutive year that Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford has been recognized by U.S. News & World Reportsurveys.
  • Stanford Children's Health, with Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford at its center, is the Bay Area's largest health care system exclusively dedicated to children and expectant mothers.

Stanford Children's Health opens new inpatient cancer center and outpatient heart center--boosting capacity for specialty care

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, St. Louis Children's Hospital, Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health, Stanford University Medical Center

The expanded space increases the hospital's capacity to care for children and young adults fighting cancer and other blood diseases.

Key Points: 
  • The expanded space increases the hospital's capacity to care for children and young adults fighting cancer and other blood diseases.
  • Also in December, the hospital opened a brand-new outpatient center for cardiac care , neurodiagnostics, and pulmonary diagnostics.
  • "The opening of these care units is long anticipated," said Kathy Bishop, RN, clinical director for the Bass Center.
  • Stanford Children's Health, with Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford at its center, is the Bay Area's largest health care system exclusively dedicated to children and expectant mothers.

Stanford Children's Health Earns 2019 CHIME HealthCare's Most Wired Recognition

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, September 19, 2019
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, Stanford University, College of Healthcare Information Management Executives, California, Stanford University Medical Center, Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health

STANFORD, Calif., Sept. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Stanford Children's Health and Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford has earned 2019 CHIME HealthCare's Most Wired recognition as a certified level 9 from the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME).

Key Points: 
  • STANFORD, Calif., Sept. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Stanford Children's Health and Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford has earned 2019 CHIME HealthCare's Most Wired recognition as a certified level 9 from the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME).
  • The Most Wired program conducts an annual survey to assess how effectively health care organizations apply core and advanced technologies in their clinical and business programsto improve health and care in their communities.
  • This is the fifth straight year that Stanford Children's Health has received the Most Wired designation.
  • Stanford Children's Health, with Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford at its center, is the Bay Area's largest health care system exclusively dedicated to children and expectant mothers.

Stanford Health Care and Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford Re-verified as a Level I Trauma Center

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, June 5, 2019
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, Stanford University Medical Center, California, Stanford University, Trauma center, Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health, States of the United States, Health, Susan Packard Orr

Stanford Health Care became a trauma center in 1986, and has been recognized as a Level I trauma center for more than 20 years.

Key Points: 
  • Stanford Health Care became a trauma center in 1986, and has been recognized as a Level I trauma center for more than 20 years.
  • Collectively, Stanford Health Care and Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford see approximately 2,870 trauma patients per year, with 63 percent of those patients requiring hospital admission the most admissions of any trauma center in the county.
  • Stanford Health Care is part of Stanford Medicine, a leading academic health system that includes Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford.
  • Stanford Children's Health, with Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford at its center, is the Bay Area's largest health care system exclusively dedicated to children and expectant mothers.