Saint Alphonsus Foundation Donates $250,000 to Enhance Surgical Services at Baker City Hospital
By Logan Bagett on Friday, December 19th, 2025 in More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News
BAKER CITY – (Release from Sain Alphonsus) The Saint Alphonsus Foundation has announced a transformative $250,000 donation to Saint Alphonsus Medical Center – Baker City, providing funding for advanced surgical equipment that will expand and enhance the hospital’s surgical services.
This investment marks a significant milestone in the hospital’s ongoing commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. With the addition of state-of-the-art surgical technology—including two laparoscopic light sources, cameras, and consoles, the medical center will be better equipped to perform general surgery cases such as hernia repairs, gallbladder and appendix removal, lipoma removal, and breast biopsies.
These upgrades will enable the hospital to offer a broader range of procedures, reduce wait times, and improve patient outcomes throughout Baker County and the surrounding region. “This generous gift from the Saint Alphonsus Foundation is a powerful investment in the health of our community,” said Tony Swart, Baker City Administrator. “It allows us to bring more advanced surgical care to Baker City, so patients can receive the treatment they need without having to travel far from home.”
The upgraded equipment will support the hospital’s skilled surgical team in providing more efficient and precise care, while also helping to attract and retain top medical talent. For many patients, this means staying close to family and support systems during critical times in their healthcare journey.
The donation was made possible through the leadership and dedication of the Saint Alphonsus Foundation – Baker City Board Members: Angela Robb, Julie Davis, Jill Welter, Debbie Poe, Jessica Hill, and Adam Berry. Their commitment to improving local healthcare continues to make a lasting impact on the lives of patients and families in the region.
“The Foundation is proud to support the growth of surgical services in Baker City,” said Angela Robb, Foundation Board Chair. “We believe that everyone deserves access to exceptional care, no matter where they live. This donation reflects our deep commitment to the people of Baker County.”
The Saint Alphonsus Foundation continues to play a vital role in advancing healthcare across the region. Through philanthropic partnerships and community support, the Foundation helps ensure that rural hospitals like Saint Alphonsus Medical Center – Baker City remain equipped to meet the evolving needs of their communities.
For more information about the Saint Alphonsus Foundation or to learn how you can support local healthcare initiatives, please visit Saint Alphonsus Foundation – Baker City.
About Saint Alphonsus Health System
Saint Alphonsus Health System is a Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health care system serving Idaho, eastern Oregon, and northern Nevada communities. The health system, which was named a 2025 Forbes Best Large Employers of America, includes 4 hospitals, 595 licensed beds, 74 medical group clinics, and 7 joint venture relationships. The health system employs 6,200 colleagues and 544 medical staff. The Saint Alphonsus Health Alliance is comprised of over 3,400 employed and independent providers. The health system hospitals include Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center – Boise, ID; Saint Alphonsus Regional Rehabilitation Hospital – Boise, ID, a joint venture with Encompass Health; Saint Alphonsus Medical Center – Nampa, ID; Saint Alphonsus Medical Center – Ontario, OR; Saint Alphonsus Medical Center – Baker City, OR. Saint Alphonsus Health System reinvests in the communities we serve, through charity care and other benefits. Our goal is to improve the health and well-being of people by emphasizing care that is patient-centered, physician-led, innovative, and community-based. For more information, visit us at www.saintalphonsus.org.
Saint Alphonsus is a proud member of Trinity Health. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity Health system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations and many other health and well-being services. In fiscal year 2023, the Livonia, Michigan-based health system invested $1.5 billion in its communities in the form of charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit us at www.trinity-health.org.
