Boswell Family Fund Donates $7 Million for Healthcare in Corcoran

Adventist Health, in partnership with the Corcoran Hospital District and the Boswell Family Fund, held a check presentation event on April 9 to celebrate a transformative $7,020,000 philanthropic gift – the largest in Adventist Health's history.

The event, held at Adventist Health Corcoran Medical Office, welcomed community members, patients, local leaders, and elected officials to honor this investment in the health and future of the Corcoran community.

"This investment is more than a donation - it's a commitment to save lives and ensure every Corcoran resident has access to timely, life-saving care," said Kerry Heinrich, CEO and president of Adventist Health. "We are deeply grateful to the Boswell Family Fund and the Corcoran Hospital District for making this vision a reality."

The funding will deliver critical diagnostic and treatment services directly to Corcoran, reducing the need for patients to travel hours for care.

Key services will include:

• $1.1 million from Corcoran Hospital District to fund 25 home dialysis units, allowing patients with kidney disease to receive treatment from the comfort of home.

• $3.52 million to install a permanent PET/CT Scanner for advanced cancer and disease detection.

• $2.4 million to launch a 3D Mobile Mammography Unit, which will be stationed in Corcoran two weeks per month and serve other rural communities the rest of the time.

The emotional highlight of the event came from Maria Matadamas, a local resident, who shared a heartfelt story about her late mother who had to travel two to three hours each way to receive dialysis.

"It broke my heart to see my mother suffer through such long trips and wait times when all she wanted was to be home resting. I'm happy our city is finally getting the care we deserve," said Matadamas.

Dignitaries in attendance included:

• State Senator Melissa Hurtado;

• Congresswoman Alexandra Macedo;

• Doug Verboon, Richard Valle, and Joe Neves – Kings County Board of Supervisors;

• Amy Shuklian – Tulare County Board of Supervisors;

• Corcoran City Mayor Sid Palmerin;

• Corcoran City Manager Greg Gatzka;

• Corcoran Hospital District Board Members; and

• Lisa Shaw – Corcoran Chamber of Commerce.

Medical experts including Dr. Shiveta Cherwoo and Dr. Juan Medina also spoke, emphasizing the life-saving impact of the new services.

"Access to diagnostics like PET/CT scans can make the difference between early detection and late-stage illness," said Dr. Cherwoo. "This is a critical win for our patients."