Philanthropy is largely dominated by women.  In recognition of these statistics and in an effort to maximize the power of women’s giving, the Morton Plant Mease Foundation’s “Women In Philanthropy” group was created.  With a mission to inspire and empower women to fulfill their philanthropic potential by improving the quality of health care in our community, more than 150 women gather annually to collectively decide where their giving will be used within the hospitals of Morton Plant Mease. Clearwater Chapter members pledge $1,000 annually, for a period of two years, while members of North Bay Hospital pledge $500 for the same two year period.

2013 Awards (Pinellas Chapter)

“Pathways to Recovery” Behavioral Health Resource Center: $75,000
The Pathways to Recovery Resource Center will launch as a pilot program in January 2013 to overcome the critical gaps in accessing our community’s behavioral health system of care. A dozen highly skilled mental health coaches accessible by a 24/7 hotline will walk with patients and their families on their journey through the maze of mental illness and addiction, connecting them with urgent and routine clinical resources in Tampa Bay and beyond. Inpatient, outpatient, home care, case management, supportive

Palliative Care Program: $50,000
Palliative care is medical and spiritual care focused on relief of the pain, suffering and stress of advanced or chronic illness that cannot be cured. The Palliative Care Program is a collaboration effort between Morton Plant Mease and two local hospice organizations and includes emotional, social and spiritual support for the patient and caregiver. The team works together with the patient, family and the patient’s physician to offer hope, empowerment and the highest quality of care.

Cancer Patient Support Services (CaPSS) Program: $25,000
CaPSS was developed to address the psychosocial, emotional and spiritual needs of all cancer patients, their families and friends. The counselors of CaPSS utilize a variety of educational and support services to help cancer survivors and their families deal more effectively with their emotional distress.

2012 Awards (North Bay Chapter)

Morton Plant Mease Indigent Care Program: $22,500
The current economic crisis has significantly increased the indigent, uninsured population in the community who are unable to pay for necessary medications and other discharge needs. This program provides a one-time, 10-day supply of medications on an annual basis, which allows the patient the opportunity to pursue other, long-term solutions to the prescription access problem. As a Medical licensed health care system, Morton Plant Mease is required to provide a safe discharge for inpatient patients in all facilities, regardless of payer source or available resources. This grant will provide the funds for all indigent patient pharmacy and transportation needs at time of discharge.

2012 Awards (Pinellas Chapter)
Clearwater Free Clinic’s Medication Program: $75,000
Annie Miller and KT Smith Nursing Scholarships: $20,000
Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery Navigator: $50,000
Clinical Pastoral Education: $20,000

2011 Awards (Pinellas Chapter)
Clearwater Free Clinic’s Medication Program: $75,000
Madonna Ptak Alzheimer’s Research Center: $20,000
Volunteer Nurse Program: $24,000
Gestational Diabetes Program: $30,000

2010 Awards (Pinellas Chapter)
First Phase of the Doyle Women's Health Initiative ~ $50,000
Turley Indigent Diabetic After Care ~ $75,000
Molecular Oncology Testing for Personalized Medical Care ~ $50,000
Indigent Prescription Grant ~ $15,000

(Morton Plant North Bay Chapter)
Good Samaritans Health Clinic: Nurse Practitioner Program ~ $25,000
Unfunded Transportation ~ $5,000

2009 Awards:
Dr. Peter W. Blumencranz Chair ~ $50,000
Indigent Prescription Grant ~ $40,000
Volunteer Nurse Program Pilot ~ $25,000
Turley Indigent Diabetic After Care Initiative ~ $50,000

2008 Awards
Caregiving Youth Project of Pinellas ~ $50,000
S.M.I.L.E. Program ~ $45,000
Physical Therapist Assistant ‘EAYL’ Program ~ $15,000

2007 Awards
Bobbie Marks Gynecological Cancer Program ~ $75,000
Lung Cancer Screening Program ~ $11,000
YWCA Child Care Center ~ $30,000

Morton Plant North Bay 2007 Awards
Vascular Program ~ $16,000
Emergency Room Equipment ~ $11,500

2006 Awards
Breast MRI ~ $50,000

2005 Awards
Earn As You Learn Faculty Partnership ~ $50,000

2004 Awards
Dr. George Morris Earn as You Learn Nursing Program ~ $25,000
Clearwater Free Clinic ~ $25,000