You are Helping Goodness Grow.
“I’m inspired by the deep compassion and dedication of everyone involved in our important work. The generosity I’ve witnessed is a testament to the commitment that drives us all. This work is not just about healthcare, but about building a healthier, stronger future for our community.”
Terry Forde, President and CEO
Health First
The impact of Associate Month of Giving is felt throughout Health First and our community at large.
Area of Greatest Need
Supporting the greatest needs at Health First and is not restricted to any one service area.
Aging Services
Funding specialized care for older adults, their families, and caregivers through services like the Center for Family Caregivers and Memory Disorders Clinic.
Associate Relief Fund
Assisting our colleagues experiencing emergency financial hardship.
In FY24, associate giving helped provide assistance to 124 associates totaling over $212,000 to help with mortgage payments, rent, utilities and more.
Cancer Services
Provides education, advanced technology, patient care, and treatment for those diagnosed with cancer.
Associate giving funded Eating Hints, a nutritional guide tailored for every Cancer Institute patient.
Compassionate Care Fund
Helping eligible patients overcome barriers to treatment through Guardian Angel Grants that help with transportation, prescriptions, medical equipment, and more.
Emergency and Trauma Services
Ensuring critical care for severe, life-threatening injuries as fast as possible, including the Pediatric ED.
Heart and Vascular
Supporting medical technology and patient care, preventative heart care, rhythm management, vascular treatments, valve clinic, and cardiothoracic specialties.
Hospice of Health First
Providing care and quality of life to support terminally ill patients and their families at home and the William Childs Hospice House.
Associate giving supports bereavement programs for families as well as children at the Bright Star Center for Grieving Children and Families.
Education
Offering associates in opportunities to further their education through certification grants, skills lab equipment, and scholarships.
Women and children
Women's services include gynecology, urogynecology, breast health, pregnancy, and heart health; pediatric services include birthing suites, pediatrician offices, Brevard’s only pediatric emergency room, and specialized pediatric inpatient unit.