We believe providing the community with the highest value in health care
requires an innovative, patient-centered environment.
In order to ensure BCH remains a viable health care organization of choice,
the Foundation invests in BCH identified service lines to enable expansion,
improvement, and innovative care.
The BCH Foundation aims to make an impact by investing in the following
programmatic areas:
Care Optimization
Supporting selected service lines with the resources to expand access to
high quality, comprehensive care.
Care Optimization Programs
Cardiology Navigator: Nurse navigator role within the Boulder Heart team, to provide navigation
of services and additional support for patients identified within a specific
set of parameters. The potential for this role is to increase preventative
support services, reduce patient barriers, and ensure BCH remains a provider
of choice for cardiac related illnesses in Boulder County.
Cogen Therapy Dogs Endowment, in Memory of Lila Cogen & Lulu: Supporting the BCH Canine Corps program which facilitates 40 certified
therapy dogs and their owners to volunteer daily across our Foothills
Campus, Tebo Family Medical Building, Anderson Medical Building and the
Della Cava Family Medical Pavilion. This program adds an additional element
of therapeutic support and interaction for those who desire it, further
minimizing feelings of isolation during hospital stays.
Cardiology Nurse Navigator - Nurse navigator role within the Boulder Heart team, to provide navigation
of services and additional support for patients identified within a specific
set of parameters. This role increases preventative support services,
reduces patient barriers, and ensures BCH remains a health system of choice
for cardiac related illnesses in Boulder County.
Palliative Care Program - Providing salary support for a general trauma surgeon with expertise
in palliative care will strengthen the existing palliative care team at
BCH. This initiative will enable more in-depth discussions with patients
facing high-risk surgical procedures, ensuring that the care team fully
understands and honors the patient’s preferences and wishes.
Trauma Underwriting - Fostering collaboration within the trauma team and across departments
to explore innovative, evidence-based strategies aimed at enhancing the
quality of care for BCH patients during unexpected traumatic events.
Two Nurse Care Managers Geriatric Program - Providing exceptional care for aging patients requires a clinical geriatric
team that includes nurse care managers. With their specialized skills,
nurses are uniquely suited to manage and triage geriatric patients effectively.
As the BCH Geriatrics service line expands, the Foundation is supporting
these roles to accelerate growth and ensure high-quality care from the outset.
Capital Investment
Supporting the ongoing growth of BCH with capital investments.
Capital Investment examples
Da Vinci Robot:The Foundation has supported BCH in acquiring a second Da Vinci Surgical
Robot, the most advanced minimally invasive option for the greater precision
called for when performing complex surgeries in the areas of cardiothoracic,
colorectal, general, gynecologic and urologic surgery. Initial performance
metrics show BCH physicians operating in the top 90% of surgeons utilizing
this innovative technology.
Della Cava Family Medical Pavilion: Commitment to the expansion of behavioral health services offered by BCH
through the building of the Della Cava Family Medical Pavilion. The building
is home to the following clinics, departments and services: Adult Inpatient
Behavioral Health, BCH Counseling Center, Center for Mind Body Medicine,
Associated Neurologists, and the Guerra Fisher Institute Boulder ElectroConvulsive Therapy.
Tebo Cancer Center Waiting Room Refresh: The Tebo Cancer Center was built in 2007 as a state-of-the-art facility,
and since then, there have been few updates made to the front waiting
area. The goal of the project was to update this space to create a welcoming
and healing place for patients and staff alike, to match the exemplary
services provided in the building.
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Machine (TMS Machine): As part of expanding the range of Interventional Psychiatry services at
BCH, the TMS machine provides a minimally invasive option to treat patients
with treatment-resistant mood disorders. This technology offers new hope
and effective care for those who have not responded to traditional treatments.
Cogen Therapy Dogs Endowment, in Memory of Lila Cogen & Lulu: Supporting the BCH Canine Corps program which facilitates 40 certified
therapy dogs and their owners to volunteer daily across our Foothills
Campus, Tebo Family Medical Building, Anderson Medical Building and the
Della Cava Family Medical Pavilion. This program adds an additional element
of therapeutic support and interaction for those who desire it, further
minimizing feelings of isolation during hospital stays.
