The Deaconess legacy is one of compassionate care in the Christian tradition. Founded in 1888 as the first general hospital in Cincinnati, Deaconess today is an independent, not-for-profit enterprise managing a portfolio in excess of $1 billion of diversified health services, programs, investments and community grant initiatives in Greater Cincinnati and across the country.We seek new ways to improve people's health, while lowering costs through new delivery models and consumer education. We promote better outcomes by facilitating access to care, encouraging prevention, and supporting wellness initiatives.
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The Deaconess Foundation improves community health by investing in initiatives that provide healthcare access and education to at-risk populations in underserved communities. In 1888, the Cincinnati community started a "sick house" staffed by Methodist deaconesses, who traveled from Germany to answer the local Evangelical Protestant Society's call to care for the sick.
The Deaconess Foundation improves community health by investing in initiatives that provide healthcare access and education to at-risk populations in underserved communities. Parkway Center's transitional housing for homeless men and veterans struggling with mental health and substance abuse issues. Major kitchen renovation.
Deaconess Connections seeks partnerships with and investments in companies that can thrive in the "new normal" of U.S. healthcare. We connect companies in our portfolio where synergies exist and mutually beneficial growth opportunities are within reach. Horizon and scope: We are long-term investors by nature, favoring a buy-and-hold approach.
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Brian Moore
May 21, 2021
