Our Vision: Resources never stand in the way of the best possible health for all kids and moms. Our Mission: The Lucile Packard Foundation for Children’s Health is here to unlock philanthropy to transform health for all kids and moms, in Northern California and around the world. We are champions for children—driving extraordinary care for families today while fueling research, discovery, and change in our health care systems for a better tomorrow. Our Foundation raises funds for child and maternal health at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital and the Stanford School of Medicine. We also shape and support programs that make health care more accessible for children with complex medical needs. Program for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs: Through grantmaking, thought leadership, and advocacy, we’re working to create a more equitable, efficient health care system for children and youth with the greatest care needs. To learn more about our Program for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs, please visit the program's LinkedIn page: https://www.dhirubhai.net/showcase/cyshcn/ For more information about employment opportunities, please visit our career section: https://www.lpfch.org/about-us/job-opportunities
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?? Trick or Treat! ?? We had a spooktacular time at our Halloween party here at the Foundation. Our colleagues brought their little ones, and we rocked amazing costumes, got crafty, and tested our spooky smarts with some trivia. ?Huge shoutout to our Spirit Squad ERG for planning this wickedly fun event. Wishing you a Happy Halloween from the whole team! ?????
???Gift planning is like planting a tree that enriches our environment and provides shade for years to come. Start by gathering your important documents, listing what you own, and thinking about the causes or people you want to support.??? This week, Estate Planning Awareness Week, is the perfect time to take your first steps toward leaving a lasting impact!???? ? Learn more at the link below. https://lnkd.in/gFd6Rp4V ? #estateplanningawarenessweek?
??Did you know you can make?a big?impact on patients at Stanford Children's Health | Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford even after your lifetime?!? ?? Estate Planning allows individuals to dictate what happens to their assets once they are no longer with us. This week is Estate Planning Awareness Week, the perfect time to think about the influence you want to have on child and maternal health. ???????? By setting?aside a portion of your assets?within your will or trust?for a charity or nonprofit, like Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health, you can help fund pediatric research, patient programs, and more to ensure all patients have access to the best care possible.? ?? Our Estate Planning Starters PDF is below to help you get started! If you’d like to chat about how you can leave an impact for future generations our team can help: https://lnkd.in/gFd6Rp4V #estateplanningawarenessweek
??? Halloween magic took over the playroom at?Stanford Children's Health | Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford?this week! ?? Huge thanks to?Spirit Halloween?and our amazing Child Life & Creative Arts team for hosting a day of DIY slime, felt crafts, BINGO, and more. The celebration brought endless smiles and laughter to our patients. We’re so grateful for the joy and creativity you share with our hospital community! ? Through the?Spirit of Children?campaign, Spirit Halloween helps make hospital stays less scary by supporting Child Life Departments. ?? Click the link here https://tr.ee/I84D3rsnnC to save 10% at Spirit, and they’ll donate 10% back to Packard Children’s! ?? #spiritofchildren
???? The Great Pumpkin, or should we say ‘pumpkins’, came to Stanford Children's Health | Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford last week to kick off the fall season! ? In partnership with Webb Ranch, Ambassadors for Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford hosted Family Day at the Pumpkin Patch for the 13th consecutive year! Community members collected 130 pumpkins to bring the pumpkin patch to the hospital. ? Thank you to the amazing Ambassadors, as well as our hospital’s Child Life and Creative Arts team, who provided games, decor, and more to (pumpkin) spice things up for patients and their families. ???
???Meet?Ruth Lathi, MD, renowned researcher and physician at?Stanford Medicine, dedicated to understanding pregnancy loss and helping families?conceive.???? ? Dr. Lathi’s groundbreaking work brings hope to families everywhere:? ? ?????She focuses on uncovering the causes of miscarriage, helping patients find answers, heal, and try again with confidence.?????? ? ???On supporting loved ones through loss, Dr. Lathi reminds us:? ? "Everyone grieves differently. Well-meaning words like, ‘this is for the best’ or ‘you can try again’ can be painful. It’s okay to be sad. Validating your friend's feelings and being present is more important than finding ‘the right words.’”???? ? ???Dr. Lathi is committed to finding a cure for miscarriage and advancing fertility research. Her work continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible.???Interested in learning more about Dr. Lathi’s research into repeat miscarriage? Follow her HOPE study on Instagram: https://lnkd.in/g_yBmh4g ? ??October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. Today, we honor those who have experienced loss and support efforts to provide answers and hope.? ? #PregnancyAndInfantLossAwareness??
For #PediatricNursesWeek, the LPFCH teamed up with Lifetime Cardinal to pass out pizza by the slice! ??? ? The dedication of our incredible nurses at Stanford Children's Health | Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford never goes unnoticed. We appreciate the compassion and nurturing you extend to all our patients and families. Here’s to you and your everlasting impact! ?? ???
?? Give me a D! Give me an A! Give me an F! What does that spell? DAF! ?? A Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) provides you with a way to set aside assets to donate to a charity of your choice. Celebrate DAF Day by visiting our website below to learn how you can make a lasting impact with your DAF. https://lnkd.in/d4x8g99Z #dafday
As the days grow cooler and we settle into fall, we want to take a moment to celebrate our summer champions who went above and beyond to support patients and families at Stanford Children's Health | Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford. ???? From hiking mountains to hosting tournaments to driving across the country, these incredible advocates turned their passions into meaningful impact. Join us in applauding their efforts and generosity: ????? BeWarrior took on their annual hike up Mt. Rose in honor of Ben, raising $38K for ALD research and Dr. Keith Van Haren’s Lab! ???? Dean hosted his legendary Bass Fishing Tournament and reeled in $8K for the Sean N. Parker Center for Allergy and Asthma Research at Stanford! ?????? Jan-Erik drove across the U.S for K?the, a little girl in Germany with “butterfly disease,” raising $5K for butterfly disease research in her name! ??♀????Cycle for Kids Cancer pedaled their hardest, raising $50K for pediatric cancer research?at Packard Children's! We are so grateful to all our champions and their communities! Thank you for making a difference for children’s health. ??
October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. This and every month, we are grateful for leaders like?Ruth Lathi, MD, who studies the causes behind recurrent pregnancy loss—bringing hope and healing to so many families. Consider joining this free webinar featuring?Ruth Lathi, MD, Director of Recurrent Pregnancy Loss Program at Stanford Medicine on Friday: https://lnkd.in/gNdmne-W #PregnancyandInfantLossAwareness
To anyone interested in learning more about recurrent pregnancy loss, Please join us next Friday for a free CME event. We will be discussing new guidelines, cultural considerations, and best practices for individualized patient centered care. Thank you to the NIH, NICHD and HOPE study for sponsoring this event. https://lnkd.in/g2SvUUx4 https://lnkd.in/gJ2t_7wd