Foundation

Mission

The mission of the Foundation for Research & Education in Primary Care is to educate patients within the community to achieve optimal health and reduce risk of preventable diseases.

Vision

The Foundation is the vision of the physicians of Ninth Street Internal Medicine as a vehicle for the development of educational programs and tools to help improve patient health and empower patients to be actively involved with their medical care.

Goals

• To improve access to care
• To assure continuity of care
• To increase healthcare literacy and understanding of disease processes
• To empower patients to be actively involved with their medical care
• To measure the impact of health information technology in the delivery of primary care

Funding the Future

The Foundation for Research & Education in Primary Care is funded by donations, memorial or recognition gifts, planned giving and grants.

All gifts to the Foundation for Research & Education in Primary Care are fully tax deductible.

For additional information please contact the Executive Director, Karen S. Wallenobrien at the Foundation (k.wallenobrien@nsimonline.com).