Leadership Academy Provides Real World Opportunity for Local Students
Local high school students have a unique opportunity to explore healthcare through the LMH Health Summer Leadership Academy.
LMH Health Foundation
Your gift strengthens care close to home. Partner with LMH Health Foundation to advance patient care, programs and community health.
Read more about our history
LMH Health has always been committed to providing high-quality, affordable care for the people of Douglas County and the surrounding communities. More than 100 years ago, LMH Health was founded on the commitment to provide access for all and that “no person shall be excluded on account of race, or physical, social or financial condition.” This stipulation by philanthropist Elizabeth Watkins, who gave the funds to support the creation of Lawrence Memorial Hospital in 1921, prevails to this day. LMH Health provides more than $40 million in charitable care and financial assistance to more than 20,000 patients in need each year. Your continued support of our non-profit, safety net hospital ensures that LMH Health will be here for generations to come.
Why Your Gift Matters
Your gifts make a real difference for our families, friends, and neighbors. Through your generosity, LMH Health delivers exceptional, compassionate care close to home every day. Your support is at work every day at LMH Health, and it makes a remarkable difference to those who receive - and deliver - care, and is such a tremendous reflection of what happens at the intersection of a philanthropic community and outstanding healthcare. Thank you for all you make possible.
$9M
A record annual transfer in 2024
850+
Patients
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15
healthcare technology advancements funded
42
Scholarships
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100% of gifts stay local. No city or county tax support helps fund these important programs and services.
Today, LMH Health serves as the largest safety-net provider in the area, providing nearly $54 million in charitable care and financial assistance to more than 20,000 community members each year.
Ways You Can Make an Impact
Your Impact
LMH Health Foundation Receives $5 Million Gift Commitment for LMH Health Heart Center
The Heringtons’ gift will support the expansion and renovation of the LMH Health Heart Center.
LMH Health Foundation honors those who support community healthcare
LAWRENCE – LMH Health Foundation is pleased to announce recipients of the 18th annual Elizabeth Watkins Community Caring Award. The Watkins Award celebrates people and organizations who have provided significant service to LMH Health and community healthcare. Honorees are community members Dward and the late Jeanine Moore, Sam Porritt and Leann Johnson, Dan Schriner and […]
Board & Staff
Board of Directors 2026
Teresa Kempf
President & Committee Chair
Joan Golden
Vice President
Laura Hedges
Secretary
Lindy Eakin
Treasurer
Cindy Fritzel
Governance Member
Sandy Praeger
At-Large Member
Gail Vick
Past President
Dr. Justin Anderson
Daryl Craft
Marilyn Dobski
Rosy Elmore
Dr. Adam Goodyear
Lindsey Hoover
Matt Hoy
Dr. Walter Ingram
Patricia Miller
Karin Rexroad
Robin Ward
Jeff Weinberg
Foundation Staff
Contact the Foundation
LMH Health Foundation, 316 Maine St, Lawrence, KS 66044
