There's more to a healthy community than treating illness. To be among the healthiest communities in the country, a good measure of the effort must be in prevention.

For years, Memorial has been recognized as much for our work in creating health as for our excellent clinical services. As one of the country's first hospitals to establish a tithing policy, Memorial funds several innovative and collaborative programs, some of which have served as national models for health outreach and preventive care.

Memorial's tithing program is above and beyond the traditional charity care provided for patients who cannot afford health services. Each year, a portion of our excess revenues are set aside to help local organizations develop innovative programs that address a vast range of risks to community health. Whether the issue is teen pregnancy, access to appropriate health services, early prenatal care or one of many other challenges, we are proud to help our community meet them, defeat them, and grow into the healthiest community in the nation.

For more information about creating health in our community, click on one of the links to the left.