If charitable giving is an important part of your budget, it’s good to occasionally take a step back and reevaluate your giving strategy. Doing so can help ensure your money is used efficiently and effectively by the organizations you choose to support. Here are some steps to get you … [Read more...] about Creating a Charitable Giving Strategy

Everyone has heard the terms "will" and "trust," but not everyone knows the differences between the two. Wills and trusts are important tools of estate planning. Each has strengths and limitations. Here’s what to know as you determine what’s best for you and your estate plan. A will is a legal … [Read more...] about Understanding Wills and Trusts

By Trenny Garrett, J.D., CTFA – Senior Vice President & Relationship Manager Incapacity can befall anyone at any time. For the healthy, it may be the result of a sudden illness or injury. For older people, the onset of incapacity may be slower, the progression of an illness such as … [Read more...] about Why you need a Durable Power of Attorney

By Robert Swift, Jr., J.D. – Senior Vice President & Relationship Manager Why is there a push to avoid probate, especially in Missouri? Probate of your will is the distribution of your probate estate under the supervision of the Probate Court in your county of residence at your … [Read more...] about Probate and the Estate Plan

By Andrea McKinney, CFP® – Senior Vice President & Wealth Management Advisor Many individuals believe that estate planning is only for the very wealthy and required to save on estate taxes. However, an estate plan can be so much more. A good estate plan is your family’s roadmap if you … [Read more...] about Estate Planning for Everyone

Thank you to the family of Russ Weller for selecting the CoxHealth Foundation to receive memorials honoring our dear friend and co-worker. For 35 years Russ was the go to guy for anything technology, video and education. He was always the first person to volunteer when asked and helped make the … [Read more...] about Russ Weller, Jr. Memorials

Throughout the course of my career at CoxHealth, I have personally and professionally benefited from our healthcare organization’s investment in programs that support its employees.  My experiences at CoxHealth have significantly influenced my life and, it is because of these experiences, that I … [Read more...] about Employee Donors

Thanks to everyone who supported this year’s Colo-Rectal Awareness Party aka CRAP! The annual event which takes place during national Colon Cancer Awareness Month, brings awareness to the cause and the need for colonoscopies. “Our program began after our physicians were seeing an increase in … [Read more...] about Colo Rectal Awareness Party Hits Goal

Hear from CoxHealth patients on the impact the Foundation had on their lives. Your gift saves lives!   … [Read more...] about Hear from CoxHealth Patients

The choice to give is a personal one. For many, it is what truly touches your heart. In my case, health challenges have plagued my family. My grandfather was one of 13 children. All but one died of cancer. This year my father was diagnosed with cancer, just years after my mother recovered from … [Read more...] about What makes your heart give to another? A personal reflection on Giving.