About St. Joseph Health

At St. Joseph Health, we proudly support community events that align with our mission and values, promoting health, wellness and education. Each year, we sponsor select events, such as fundraisers, speaker series, fun runs and health fairs, that benefit the communities we serve.

How to apply

National organizations must have a local or regional impact. Submit a request at least three months before your event, including IRS tax-exempt documentation and sponsorship levels. Our leadership committee reviews applications quarterly to ensure fairness and alignment with our mission.

Questions? 

For guidelines and funding priorities, visit our community sponsorship page.

At St. Joseph Health, we have a rich history of learning and educational programs. Our education team advances medical education, clinical research and professional development, fostering a culture of lifelong learning and innovation.

In times of serious illness or injury, you may be unable to make your own medical decisions. To ensure your wishes are respected, you can create advance directives. These legal documents allow you to express your preferences regarding medical treatments, including medications, X-rays and lab tests. They also address critical life-sustaining measures such as CPR, mechanical ventilation, dialysis, blood transfusions, and artificial nutrition or hydration. By creating these documents, you can ensure your voice is heard and your values are upheld, even when you cannot speak for yourself.

Steps to complete your advance directive 

Complete the appropriate forms according to your wishes. Sign them in the presence of two witnesses or a notary.

Witness requirements

Witnesses must be adults who are not:

• Your designated health care agent

• Related to you by blood or marriage

• Entitled to inherit from your will

• Your caregiver

• Your doctor or their staff

• Hospital employees

Distribution

• Keep the original in a safe place.

• Give a copy to your primary care doctor.

• Bring a copy when admitted to a hospital.

• Provide a copy to your medical power of attorney agent.

Texas Health and Human Servicesopens in a new tab provides the following advance directive forms in English and Spanish:

• Declaration for Mental Health Treatment (DMHT)opens in a new tab

• Directive to Physicians and Family or Surrogates (Living Will)opens in a new tab

• Medical Power of Attorney Designation of Health Care Agent (MPOA)opens in a new tab

• Out-of-Hospital Do-Not-Resuscitate (OOH-DNR) Orderopens in a new tab

• Statutory Durable Power of Attorney (SDPOA)opens in a new tab

The DAISY Foundationopens in a new tab, founded in 1999 by the Barnes family, honors the memory of J. Patrick Barnes, who died at 33 from complications of idiopathic thrombocytopenia purpura (ITP). Inspired by the exceptional care Patrick received during his eight-week hospital stay, his family created the DAISY Award, which recognizes nurses who significantly impact patients' lives.

DAISY Award honorees at St. Luke’s Memorial embody our core values:

• Reverence: Respect for all creation, shaping spirituality and relationships

• Integrity: Moral wholeness, fidelity and truthfulness

• Compassion: Solidarity and empathy for others

• Excellence: Outstanding performance and dedication to being our best.

Nomination process

Fill out the nomination form to nominate a nurse who demonstrates clinical expertise, compassionate care and commitment to patient safety, serving as role model in our nursing community.

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