Women of Wellness (WoW) Council
The Women of Wellness Council was formed to provide education, input, and financial resources for new and existing women's health services at Dominican Hospital.
Reflecting the history and mission of Dominican Hospital, WoW will emulate the history of the hospitals all female founders and leaders, by modeling the giving, compassion, friendship, and courage and perseverance demonstrated over the years. By working to improve existing, and adding new services aligned with the hospital's goals and directions, the organization's goal will be to support a comprehensive Women's Health offering at the hospital, serving the needs of women in Santa Cruz County.
WoW is a giving society, requesting a minimum commitment of $1,000 per year from its members. The council will meet two to three times annually to learn more about Dominican Hospital's current women's health services, identify and understand the need for new or improved programs, equipment, facilities, and foster relationships. In addition to education and socialization, the membership will vote on funding essential technologies or needed programs and services.
For more information or to request a hospital tour, please email Guinevere.Espinoza-Krebs@CommonSpirit.org or call the Foundation at 831.462.7712. If you are interested in joining as a member of WoW, the pledge form may be downloaded here to be submitted to the Foundation office.
WoW Council Funded Projects (2019-2024):
2024
- Noninvasive Ventilation (Respiratory Therapy) - $27,971
- Carts for Fetal Monitors (Birth Center) - $8,700
- Outpatient NICU Nutrition Program (Nutrition) - $4,939 + $4,000 supplemental funds from an anonymous WoW member.
- DHMG Oncology Women's Resources (DHMG Oncology) - $5,000 - Fully funded by an anonymous WoW member.
- Wig Boutique (Katz Cancer Resource Center) - $20,000 - Fully funded by an anonymous WoW member.
2023
- Lucas Chest Compression System, Support for Patients in Cardiac Arrest (Emergency) - $16,545
- Training Faculty and Residents in Sonosim, Point of Care Ultrasound (Graduate Medical Education (GME) Program) - $23,454
2022
- Innovation and Integration of Simulation Training - $10,750
- Knowledge Center - $25,221
- "Women Have Strokes Too" - $5,579
- Perinatal Pelvic Floor Health Program - $2,500 + $6,000 private contributions
- Dominican Employee Resiliency Coping Program - $28,050
2021
- Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner (SAFE) Program- $35,000
- Wellness Center Outdoor Area - $30,000
- Dementia Care Posey Aprons - $4,000
- Employee Lactation Room Refresh - $2,500
2020
- Nitrous Oxide Pain Management System: $9,455
- Five (5) AvalonCL Wireless Fetal Monitoring Systems: $48,495
- Pelvic Floor Clinic: $17,050
2019
- Medically Integrated Health and Wellness Center: $36,700
- Neonatal Incubator and Warmer: $18,300
- Neuropathy Prevention Cold Mitts and Socks - $5,000