History
Established in 1976, the Women’s Board of Baptist Health Care Foundation has consistently provided support to many community health care initiatives. From its first meeting, chaired by President Jane Pace with just 25 members, to today’s organization of 175 members, the Women’s Board has raised more than $3.5 million to support various programs and initiatives within Baptist. Through the tireless efforts of these dedicated volunteers, the quality of health care in our community has been enhanced significantly.
The Women’s Board is proud to sponsor the annual Stepping Out in Style Fashion Show, a signature event that has become the premier fashion event in our community. Additionally, the group organizes several smaller fundraisers throughout the year to further support our Mission.
Through the combined efforts of hundreds of women volunteering thousands of hours over the past 49 years, community members have gained access to improved health care and, as a result, a better quality of life.
The Foundation honors the memory of founding member Jane Noonan Pace, whose vision, passion and commitment paved the way for years of success through the Women’s Board. Her legacy continues to inspire so many, and the Women’s Board remains dedicated to carrying it forward for many years to come.
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Women’s Board impact throughout the years:
- Funded the Foundation’s Mammogram Program.
- Naming the senior adult social space within the Behavioral Health Unit.
- Building a playground for the Behavioral Health Unit at the new Baptist Hospital campus.
- Naming of the newborn nursery within the mother-baby unit at the new Baptist Hospital campus.
- Funded the Foundation’s COVID-19 Response Fund to support Baptist’s highest-priority needs in the COVID-19 response efforts.
- Built a new playground for the Autism Spectrum Disorder program at Lakeview Center.
- Renovated The Meridian at Lakeview Center, which provides mental health treatment and substance abuse services for children between the ages of 7 and 17.
- Supported renovations to the Kugelman Cancer Center at Baptist Hospital – Pensacola. This project separated chemotherapy infusions from the existing infusion center, allowing for more space and convenience in patient treatment areas.
- Created a Totes for Tots program for children in foster care through FamiliesFirst Network of Lakeview Center to provide necessary items to children moving into foster homes.
- Created a palliative care room at Baptist Hospital – Pensacola to serve as a dedicated safe space for physicians and staff to meet with family members to discuss medical decisions for their loved ones.
- Provided nursing scholarships to students.
- Provided speech therapy for children in need.
- Built a new playground for the Lakeview Children’s Building.
- Provided equipment for the electrophysiology lab at Baptist Hospital – Pensacola.
- Purchased the DEXA scan for Baptist Hospital – Pensacola, a bone density testing machine most often used to diagnose osteoporosis.