At North Memorial Health, innovation starts with our people. Every day, team members see opportunities to make care safer, more efficient, and more compassionate. Through donor generosity, we turn those ideas into action by funding projects that improve experiences for patients, families, and staff.
This year, we received an impressive range of proposals focused on access, safety, education, and culturally responsive care. After careful review, the Foundation’s Board of Directors awarded more than $365,000 to support 18 impactful projects in 2026.
We are excited to announce the following grant projects for 2026:
- Community Health – Improving Access, Navigation, and Chronic Disease Management
Funding will create multilingual educational materials, healthcare navigation tools, and expand free chronic disease and pain management classes, helping vulnerable populations connect with primary care and improve health outcomes. - Provider Services – Collaborative Learning & Innovation in Medical Education
Supports modernization of our Continuing Medical Education program with updated curriculum, technology, and engagement strategies to strengthen provider collaboration and improve patient care. - Learning & Development – Training Center Renewal
Replaces outdated, heavy chairs with ergonomic, mobile seating to improve safety and comfort for thousands of team members attending training sessions each year. - Quality – Just Culture Organizational Training
Provides expert-led education and standardized guidelines to ensure fair, consistent responses to safety events and meet CMS requirements, strengthening our safety culture. - Nursing Administration – Barcode Scanning for Lab Specimen Collection
Expands barcode scanning technology to lab specimen collection, reducing mislabeling errors and improving workflow efficiency. - Outpatient Therapy – Adjustable Parallel Bars for Outpatient Therapy
Equips our Maple Grove Outpatient Therapy clinic with adjustable parallel bars, enabling safer and more effective rehabilitation for patients with complex mobility challenges. - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – Hmong Traditional Clothing for End-of-Life Care
Stocks culturally significant garments for patients who pass away unexpectedly, honoring traditions and supporting families during difficult moments. - Labor & Delivery – Fetal Monitoring Education for Obstetric Providers
Funds standardized eModules for physicians and midwives to improve communication, reduce interpretation errors, and enhance maternal and neonatal outcomes. - Spiritual Care – Perinatal Bereavement Program Enhancements
Adds granite benches and seasonal flowers to Glen Haven Memorial Garden, creating a comforting space for grieving families to reflect and remember. - Behavioral Health – Unit Safety & Therapeutic Refresh
Installs safety-optimized doors and remodels the Intensive Treatment Center to improve visibility, reduce risk, and support trauma-informed care. - Learning & Development – Mobile Technology
Provides mobile technology stations with large-screen tablets and charging hubs, enabling on-site access to onboarding, education, and engagement tools for team members. - Rehabilitation – Multi-Use Leg Press Resistance Machine
Adds a versatile leg press machine to rehabilitation services, expanding treatment options for patients recovering from neurological and orthopedic conditions. - Respiratory Therapy – Department Relocation
Supports relocation and redesign of the respiratory care department to improve workflow, ICU response times, and create a modern, efficient environment. - Care Management – Advance Care Planning Education
Funds educational materials and an informational table during National Healthcare Decisions Day to help patients and families navigate future health decisions. - Rehabilitation – BITS FR Virtual Reality Therapy System
Replaces outdated rehab technology with a cutting-edge virtual reality system, enhancing therapy for patients with neurological and orthopedic conditions. - Volunteer Services – Care Cart Enhancements at Robbinsdale and Maple Grove Hospitals
Ensures consistent stocking of comfort items and culturally relevant materials for patients and visitors, strengthening community connections and improving experiences. - Facilities – Atrium Plaza Lobby Furniture Refresh
Replaces worn, outdated furniture in Robbinsdale Hospital’s main seating area, creating a welcoming and comfortable environment for patients and families.
Congratulations to our 2026 Small Grant recipients!
These projects reflect the creativity and commitment of our team members. Through this program, we continue to invest in ideas that advance our mission—empowering patients to achieve their best health.