Jim Harris Quality Care Provider Fund

The Jim Harris Quality Care Provider Fund was developed in honor of former Board of Trustees member & valued leader of the community, Dr. Jim Harris. Our task is straightforward— to increase WCHC’s capacity to recruit and retain primary care providers. Campaign funds allow WCHC to offer competitive salary and benefit packages to new physicians, as well as necessary time, training, and support.

Dr. Jim Harris served the Washington community as a dentist for more than 38 years. His leadership and work as a healthcare provider extended far past the wall of his dental practice, Harris and Harris Dental. As an active member of the community, Dr. Harris touched the lives of many and gave his time and talent to make Washington a community to be proud of. He served not only as a volunteer but also as an advocate for many organizations.

During his 18-year tenure as a WCHC Trustee, Dr. Harris served to ensure our local healthcare system was the provider of choice, had state-of-the-art facilities, and had a stable base of providers for patients to see. Dr. Harris was involved with the vision to build a $22 million facility to include 60,000 square feet of new space and 28,000 square feet of renovated space. He was also an integral voice in securing primary care services for our community. As a Trustee, he helped to acquire the Medical Clinic in 2007 and the Family Medicine Clinic in 2014. These acquisitions secured the primary care base for the Washington area.

To show our appreciation to those who support this important initiative, donors are recognized with a Jim Harris Quality Care Provider Plaque on the current donor wall located inside the South Lobby Entrance of the WCHC.

Marketable Securities. These are often individual stocks, but may be bonds or share of mutual funds. Outright gifts of securities can be made quickly and easily as well as enabling donors to do more with your gift because of tax benefits.

Matching Gifts. Stretch your gift with a matching gift program. Some employers and member organizations may increase the value of your gift with a matching donation. Please refer to your employer’s Human Resources Department to determine if your organization has a matching gift program.

Legacy Gifts. A legacy, or planned gift, provides future support of the WCH Foundation and allows donors the flexibility to accomplish their financial and charitable goals. A few common ways to make a planned gift include:

• Charitable Bequest
• Charitable Remainder Trust
• Beneficiary benefits from life insurance or retirement accounts

To navigate and understand all options for legacy gifts, we recommend donors consult with their financial advisor or attorney.

Matching Funds
The WCH Foundation will match dollar for dollar each donation up to the amount of $250,000.

Multi-Year Pledges
Spread your gift over multiple years with the flexibility to pay your gift in installments. Determine what is most convenient for you and choose to pay monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, or annually.

The Jim Harris Quality Care Provider Fund will be invested with the Washington County Hospital Foundation with 4% of the fund balance to be distributed and used annually in recruitment and retention efforts. The balance of the fund will provide for perpetual support and steady growth to ensure a long-lasting recruitment program for WCHC.