Welcome to Dakota Medical Foundation's website. This site is dedicated to the original founders of our organization, to the many nonprofit organizations and government entities with whom we partner, and to the citizens of the communities we serve. We are ever mindful of the community treasure with which we have been entrusted. We have an exciting purpose - to measurably improve health and access to healthcare services. We are pledged to this goal now and for future generations.
We believe that what we do today will directly impact the future health of people in the communities we serve.
I am proud to serve as chair of Dakota Medical Foundation’s board of directors which is comprised of dedicated and talented individuals from our medical and lay community.
The Foundation is continually developing exciting new initiatives and innovative programs as it strives to fulfill its vision as a leader in measurably improving health and access to healthcare services.
Our current supported initiatives include automated external defibrillators, children's mental health, dental healthcare access, diabetes prevention, organizational effectiveness, prescription assistance, women's heart health, and worksite wellness. In January 2006, DMF’s board of directors approved a grant of up to $1.25 million over three years to the American Heart Association in Jamestown, ND for a statewide women’s heart health initiative - Go Red North Dakota. The goal of the initiative is to educate healthcare providers and the general public about women’s heart health. A targeted educational/marketing campaign and intervention program will be implemented in Fargo, Jamestown and Bismarck, ND. A formal evaluation of the program will assess measurable program outcomes and provide information for future strategy development.
To strengthen the effectiveness and sustainability of area nonprofits, Impact Foundation’s Institute for Innovation and Effectiveness is partnering with Dakota Medical Foundation to offer strategic planning consulting and fundraising training to approved grant partners through DMF’s organizational effectiveness initiative. DMF also sponsors Impact Foundations Give Back website to connect donors of time, talent and treasure to area nonprofit organizations. This initiative is generating a lot of excitement among participating nonprofits. The organizational effectiveness section of this website will also assist nonprofits in strengthening their long-term sustainability and provide information about available grants for other organizational effectiveness strategies. These programs will have a long lasting and significant impact on regional nonprofit health organizations' efficiencies, effectiveness, and ability to improve health.
It's been said that good health is everything; we believe that's true. Dakota Medical Foundation will continue to be a leader in measurably improving health and access to healthcare services to ensure the good health of the people in our region.
Your health is our Foundation!
Walter Johnson, M.D.
Chair, Board of Directors
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