Organizations We Support

William Haug Not-for-profit organizations are never separate from the people who create them. We are made to serve the greater good with no desire for profit and no motivation outside what is best for the population of our region.

As you view our web site, you’ll quickly see the exceptional pediatric care provided at Children’s Hospital. You’ll read about the sick kids who come to us for help and the things we do to improve, and often save, their lives. Technically, that care fulfills our written mission, but it doesn’t completely fulfill our responsibilities as a member of the community.

Admittedly, the definition of “community” has grown since we were founded in 1952. We now serve a 45,000 square mile area stretching the length of the Valley and the width of the state. Despite our size, we have always been wholly owned by the people of our region. Citizens from throughout Central California now sit on our Board of Trustees, and as the Hospital’s CEO, I take my direction from them. We are not just a hospital up on the bluffs – we are one of you.

So what does a good “citizen hospital” do to give back to the community other than treat the ill and injured? We participate in community initiatives, we support community efforts, we get involved where we can do the most good. When an issue involving the health and welfare of the Valley’s kids is being discussed, we’re at the table. When we have something to offer a worthwhile cause, we give.

Examples are easy to come by. Our SCAN (Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect) Team both treats and advocates for kids who cannot speak for themselves. We work closely with law enforcement and other agencies and we hope that our new Child Advocacy Center becomes a force in preventing abuse.

Children’s also supports nurse education in the region, partnering with programs at places like Fresno State University and Fresno City College. Our literacy program gets more than 10,000 books in the hands of children every year, and we are a proud supporter of The Fresno Bee’s “Help a Kid Read” program. In our Modesto community we support the Haven Women’s Center. Online we offer a free pediatric health encyclopedia for families. We also partner with many other non-profits like the March of Dimes, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Foundation and the American Red Cross.

The list goes on and on, and we’re increasing our involvement every year. We have become a powerhouse in pediatric healthcare, and we continue to use those same resources for the good of everyone in the region. We know that we can’t always be the answer, but whether we offer support or provide creative thinking and planning, we have a lot to offer.

As a donor, you give to help sick kids, and that is the Hospital’s primary mission. But always remember the other ways we help, and feel good that your support is doing double-work out in the community. Giving to Children’s Hospital is a value-added opportunity, and we all benefit from your continued generosity.

Bill Haug
President and CEO
Children’s Hospital Central California

The following is a partial list of the internal and external programs, services, organizations and groups we've supported in recent years.

Children’s Hospital Program and Services

Charity Care
Uncompensated Medi-Cal
Online Health Encyclopedia
E-Health Newsletter
Care Pages
Children’s Health Fairs
Literacy Program
Memory Books
Taxi, Bus and Transit Services
Cafeteria Meals
Family Assistance Fund
NICU Graduate Picnic
Poison Control Center
Foster Grandparents
Educational Classes

Healthy Habits - Participants learn the basics of nutrition and healthy eating including how to read labels, shop for healthy foods, dining out at restaurants and the importance of exercise.
Asthma Basics - This class provides information about controlling asthma; proper use of medications; peak flow meters; meter dose inhalers and spacers; recognizing early warning signs of asthma; environmental control and what triggers an asthma attack.
Emergency Nurses Care - This program is designed to increase the awareness of the devastating consequences of drinking, driving, and non-seatbelt compliance through the eyes of those who care for victims in the Emergency Department and law enforcement personnel.
CPR for Family and Friends - Offered to families who are taking a child home from Children’s, this class presents information on the American Heart Association (AHA) pediatric chain of survival, signs of choking, prevention of sudden infant death syndrome, and prevention of the most common fatal injuries in infants and children. The course also presents information about the AHA adult chain of survival and signs of cardiac arrest, heart attack, stroke and choking in adults.