Current Projects and Fundraising Initiatives

The Broadlawns Medical Center Foundation is committed to raising community awareness and financial support for Broadlawns Medical Center.  As the community hospital, we are dedicated to serving the most vulnerable populations and providing access to high quality healthcare to the underserved and at-risk individuals within our community.

The Broadlawns Medical Center Foundation is currently focused on securing funding for the following initiatives that will enhance our facilities and expand our servicing capacity.

FOCUS Program

The FOCUS Children’s Mental Health Program provides intensive outpatient therapy for Des Moines Public Schools students who have no other path forward. The FOCUS program provides youth with the skills and care they need to overcome barriers and complete their education.

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FOCUS Program testimonial

TEACH/TECH Program

Broadlawns’ TEACH/TECH job training program provides paid healthcare apprenticeships to at-risk area youth and adults. All program graduates are offered a career opportunity at Broadlawns as a CNA. Over 130 individuals have completed the TEACH/TECH job training program, and 48.5% of graduates are still employed at Broadlawns, earning a living wage.

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