Renown Health Foundation offers philanthropic programs and services that reach beyond the hospital's walls into our community, bringing education, comfort, healing and life-saving care to people in need.
Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals
Children's Miracle Network (CMN) Hospitals is a nonprofit organization that raises funds for children's hospitals in the U.S. and Canada that support the health of 10 million children each year across the U.S. and Canada.
Our Employee Giving Program empowers staff to make a difference, funding advanced equipment, research, community health initiatives, and professional training.
Sophie’s Place is a music therapy room created in memory of Sophie Barton, a young singer-songwriter who passed away too soon. Inspired by Sophie’s life and supported by her loving family, this special space is designed to bring comfort and peace to young patients through the healing power of music.
Fianna Dickson Combs brought to life her vision of a healing garden where medical concerns and pain could be replaced by the serenity and beauty of the outdoors.
Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, Renown Institute for Heart & Vascular Health has welcomed two new Philips echocardiography ultrasound machines.
A New Therapy Garden: Enhancing Recovery at Renown Rehabilitation Hospital
Last fall, Renown Rehabilitation Hospital unveiled the Rehabilitation Therapy Garden, supported by the Estelle J. Kelsey Foundation, a space designed to support rehabilitation patients on their path to recovery. Made possible through the generosity of donors, this innovative garden provides therapeutic tools to help individuals regain independence and improve their quality of life.
"If a patient is recovering from a spinal cord injury, stroke, or brain injury, they might face challenges like stairs, ramps, and uneven surfaces for the first time. Without training, these obstacles can be hard to navigate. The Rehabilitation Therapy Garden gives patients and their families the chance to practice and gain the skills they need to move confidently in the community and become more independent,” said Shawn Morris, Renown Rehabilitation Hospital Director of Rehab Operations.
One of the garden’s highlights is a wheelchair course with ramps of varying difficulty, allowing patients to practice navigating different terrains. This hands-on therapy is essential for those recovering from strokes, brain injuries, orthopedic injuries, or trauma. It builds strength, mobility, and confidence by simulating real-world challenges in a safe and supportive environment. “The garden is great, it’s all set up to practice things like stairs and ramps, plus it’s nice to look at,” said a patient at Renown Rehabilitation Hospital.
Every 8 minutes, someone is added to the national kidney transplant list – in Nevada, 575 people are waiting for their new lease on life. On average, transplant hopefuls are waiting for three to five years before they are matched with a new kidney.
