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I hope you have come to our web site because you want to learn more about the work of the Spelman Medical Foundation.  Wonderful!  We are eager to tell you what we are doing to make the residents of Kansas City Northland the healthiest in America. We invite you to join us in this effort.  Here are some frequently asked questions.

What is the relationship between Spelman Medical Foundation and Saint Luke’s Northland Hospital?  The Spelman Medical Foundation originally served as the fund raising arm of the Spelman Memorial Hospital in Smithville.  In the 1990’s, after decades of operating as a successful rural hospital, Spelman Memorial Hospital joined with Saint Luke’s Health Care System to offer services at Barry Road as well as Smithville.   Eventually, the two institutions merged into the one entity with two campuses, now known as Saint Luke’s Northland Hospital (SLNH).  In 1994, the Spelman Medical Foundation elected to serve the new joint entity, but reserved its original name and an independent governing board.   This independence is one of the foundation’s strengths, just as the affiliation with SLNH offers the foundation a great opportunity for making a difference for the community. Our office is located in the Barry Medical Park on the Barry Road campus of SLNH. 

What is the relationship between Spelman Medical Foundation and Saint Luke’s Foundation?   Saint Luke’s Foundation serves primarily the original Saint Luke’s Hospital on the Plaza.  Spelman Medical Foundation supports and partners with Saint Luke’s Northland Hospital. 

Biggest Project? The Spelman Medical Foundation's biggest project is the opening of the Center for Women's Care. The foundation raised over $2 million dollars to fund this Center.  Click on the link "Center for Women"  for more information.

What programs are offered by the Foundation?

  • Wellness programs for women
  • Wellness program for the general public
  • Health care grants to the community
  • Health care grants to SLNH
  • Capital projects for SLNH

Can my organization ask for funding?

At this time, our only community health care grants to the community are in the form of higher education scholarships.  For more information about health care scholarships contact the foundation.  Eventually, we would like to be able to give other health care grants to the community.

How can I get involved?  We would love to have your help, and help you stay healthy.  See “how can I get involved” selection on the top menu.