About the Foundation - Orleans Community Health

Orleans Community Health Foundation

The Orleans Community Health Foundation is committed to enhancing local healthcare by securing essential funds to support Orleans Community Health and its mission. Our goal is to ensure that friends, family, and neighbors have access to high-quality care close to home.

Founded in 1981 as The Friends of Medina Memorial Hospital, the Foundation began as a community effort to modernize the hospital, so residents wouldn’t need to travel far for quality healthcare. Today, this legacy endures as we fund improvements across all Orleans Community Health sites, including Medina Memorial Hospital, OCH Albion Healthcare Center, and Lake Plains Dialysis Center.

The Foundation is guided by a volunteer Board of Directors and managed by an Executive Director. Together, they identify healthcare needs, set fundraising goals, and create impactful events and campaigns to strengthen healthcare services across our community.

Why Your Gift Matters

Every donation, no matter the size, helps us meet the growing healthcare needs of the Orleans County community. Your support allows us to:

  • Enhance Patient Care: From updating medical equipment to improving patient comfort, your gift can directly impact the experience of those we serve.
  • Expand Vital Services: Help us offer a wider range of services, so patients don’t have to travel far to receive the care they need.
  • Invest in Advanced Technology: Support the acquisition of new, cutting-edge medical equipment that enables faster, more accurate diagnoses and better outcomes.
  • Provide for Future Generations: By contributing to the growth of Orleans Community Health, you’re ensuring that our community continues to have access to exceptional care for years to come.

Ways to Give

We offer a variety of giving options to suit your preferences:

One-Time Gift

Your one-time donation can help address our most immediate needs, from equipment purchases to patient care improvements.

Monthly Giving

Join our Health Heroes by becoming a monthly donor. Your ongoing support ensures a steady stream of funding to help meet our long-term goals and sustain critical services.

Grateful Patient Program

Have you or a loved one experienced exceptional care at Orleans Community Health? Show your appreciation through a donation in honor of the doctors, nurses, or staff who made a difference during your time with us.

Tribute & Memorial Gifts

Honor the memory of a loved one or celebrate a special occasion with a tribute gift. Your thoughtful gesture will help make a difference in the lives of others.

Planned Giving

Leave a legacy of care by including Orleans Community Health Foundation in your estate plans. A planned gift helps secure the future of healthcare in our community.

2025 Board of Directors

Jeanne Crane – Albion – OCHF President

Gloria Snyder – Medina – OCHF Vice-President

Clark Godshall – Barker – OCHF Treasurer

Pamela Canham – Medina – OCHF Secretary

Shannon Blount – Medina – OCH Governing Board Chair

Marc Shurtz – Lockport – OCH President/CEO

Matthew Backlas – Medina
Ken Bieber – Albion
Lisa Christiaansen – Medina
Jesse Cudzilo – Medina
Danielle Figura – Holley
Nicole Goyette – Medina
Matthew Kennedy – Middleport
Elizabeth Landis – Medina
Andrew Meier – Medina
Barbara Outten – Middleport
Jeff Pasnik – Medina
Scott Robinson – Medina
Sandra Walter – Albion

STAFF

Megan Johnson
200 Ohio St
Medina, NY 14103

MaJohnson@medinamemorial.org

585.798.8426