Foundation Blog

Partnering to Scale Healthcare Innovation

Welcome to the Heatherington Foundation Blog, where we share insights, success stories, and perspectives on healthcare innovation and community impact. Our blog features:

Grant recipient success stories
Healthcare innovation trends
Expert perspectives on community health
Updates on foundation initiatives
Resources for non-profits
Healthcare education insights

SWEETHOME, OREGON // BLOG

Reimagining Rural Healthcare Access in Oregon

Bridging the gap to better care, primary care, urgent care

March 28, 2025

Through our partnerships with rural healthcare providers, we’re seeing new approaches that combine technology, workforce development, and community engagement to improve access and outcomes.

LEBANON, OREGON // BLOG

Building the Future of Public Health

The Willamette University Partnership.

March 23, 2025

Our $6 million endowment to Willamette University’s Public Health Program represents a strategic investment in the future of healthcare leadership.

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Creating Sustainable Healthcare Programs

A Guide for Non-Profits

October 9, 2024

Through our years of supporting healthcare initiatives across Oregon, we’ve identified key elements that contribute to program sustainability.

We support programs that improve healthcare through innovation.

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