Community Outreach
Giving Back to Our Community - 2008
Berger Health System appreciates the support of all the residents of Pickaway County. Your support has enabled our providers and staff to offer the best possible healthcare to all community members in need. We make efforts to be a good corporate citizen and return support back to the community. Together we not only partner to offer excellent healthcare, but we also make Pickaway County a great place to live and work. During 2008, Berger has reached out to support, educate and finance activities in the community that improve the quality of life for all. The value of this support exceeds $10.1 million. By making Berger Health System and Berger Hospital your hospital of choice, you enable us to continue to "Give Back To Our Community."
Berger Health System Community Benefit Summary
Berger-OU Nursing School & Nursing Scholarships - Expenditures to support the nursing school and scholarships for Pickaway County area residents: $89,404
Charity Care - Berger Hospital participates in the Hospital Care Assurance Program that provides healthcare for patients at or below the Federal Poverty Level. Additionally, the hospital has its own charity care programs. These programs provide a sliding scale discount to patients whose income is less than 250% of the Federal Poverty Level: $2,541,444
Medicare Loss - This loss is a reflection of the difference between what it costs to care for Medicare beneficiaries and the government reimbursement for these services: $5,505,625 (2007 data, most current available)
Medicaid Loss - This loss is a reflection of the difference between what it costs to care for Medicaid beneficiaries and the government reimbursement for these services: $1,583,589 (2007 data, most current available)
Free Patient Transportation - Berger pays PICCA to transport patients (mostly elderly) with no means of transportation to/from medical appointments at Berger facilities: 3,240 transports: $35,800
Circle of Caring Faith-In-Action Volunteer Program - Community volunteer program to assist the elderly & disabled remain independent in their homes. 90 volunteers serving over 220 clients: $42,700
Education Center (1170 N. Court Street) - Classroom, computer lab & learning lab for Pickaway Ross Education Career Center's Tech Prep Program: $60,700 Annual Rental Value and Classes
Office Space for Haven House and American Red Cross - Administrative office space for two valuable local agencies: $17,000 Annual Rental Value
Pickaway Progress Partnership (P3) - Berger Health System is a major investor in P3 to assist the economic development arena for Pickaway County: $20,000
Scioto Township Land Use Project - Berger Health System contributed to local planning efforts: $10,000
Community & Corporate Health Fairs - Twenty community and corporate health fairs annually, serving approximately 1,500 Pickaway County residents: $43,590 Annual Value
Licensed Athletic Trainers - Three athletic trainers employed by Berger to support Logan Elm, Circleville & Teays Valley High Schools: $94,000
Community Education Lectures: $15,867
Connections Newsletter - Quarterly community newsletter: $6,600
Other Community Involvement & Support Initiatives: $47,511
Community Festivals - Support & participation (e.g. Ashville, Commercial Point, South Bloomfield, Williamsport, Laurelville)
Community Organizations Support - e.g. Boy Scouts, Senior Citizens, Youth Leagues
Community Soup Kitchen - Berger Employee Volunteers
Downtown Business Association Member and Board Participant
E-Greetings - electronic "well wishes" greetings for Berger Hospital & Hospice patients
High School Career Days
High School Pre-Participation Sports Physicals
Meeting Rooms - For local health-related not-for-profit organizations (e.g. Heart Association Board, American Lung Association, Roundtown Rascals 4-H, Pickaway County Office Nurses)
Pickaway County Chamber of Commerce Member and Board Participant
Pickaway County Higher Education Committee Participant
Pickaway County Visitor Bureau Board Participant
Pickaway County Senior Center Board Participant
PICCA Board Participant
Pumpkin Show Vendor & Parade Participant
Sponsorship of Athletic Programs - Local youth and high schools
Ted Lewis Museum Festival Support
Training Center for American Heart Association
YMCA Latchkey Program
Adopt-A-Highway - Litter collection by Berger employee volunteers
American Cancer Society's Relay for Life - Annual Sponsor & Participant
American Red Cross 3-On-3 Tournament Sponsor
Berger Beat - Television program on CGTV 5 public access channel
Berger Provider Referral Line - To assist people find a provider in the Pickaway County area
Sponsorship of Fundraisers for local non-profit & community service organizations
Sports Medicine School Coaches Clinic
YMCA 2008 Capital Campaign Participant & Supporter
Rotary Club Members
Sertoma Members