Be a Champion for Innovation
Support the Development of Innovative Programs
It is our mission at the Franciscan Health Foundation to pursue new models of healthcare delivery that provide better care and better health at lower costs. But it only begins when a good idea is encouraged and pioneered.
Supporting our Innovation Fund for programs like the Blue Skies Innovation Challenge means you’re investing in the future of health. Help us bring new ideas to life – and let’s watch them soar!
Blue Skies Innovation Challenge
In its inaugural year, the Blue Skies Innovation Challenge received 40 applications from Franciscan Health coworkers. These inspiring ideas spanned education programs, unique safety measures and cutting-edge technology, where after a thorough review by the Franciscan Alliance Board of Trustees, five standout winners were chosen.
2024 Winners
Josee Harrell, Central Indiana
Immersive Interactive: Multidisciplinary Collaboration and Learning Through Cutting Edge Simulation
Liz Piercy and Sherri Whaley, Central Indiana
ECMO Specialists Program
Karen Kolisz, Crown Point
Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist Education Program
Dr. Atul Chugh, Central Indiana
Mobile Coronary Imaging Unit
Doug Samuelson and Greg Arndt, Michigan City
Comfort Dog/Explosive Detection and Tracker
Support the Blue Skies Innovation Challenge by donating to the Innovation Fund and stay tuned for 2025’s winning innovations!
Breaking Ground for New Advances
Franciscan Health Foundation is always looking for innovative ways to expand access to care. As anchors in many communities for many years across Indiana and into Illinois, we are dedicated to meeting the current and future healthcare needs of each region we serve.
With your support, we can renovate, expand and build new facilities, bringing revolutionary medical care closer to your home. Your support can help provide thousands of jobs for your hometown friends. Your support will help us break ground on the next era of healthcare delivery.
