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  • One Vision Campaign
    • About One Vision
    • Campaign Giving
      • Planned Giving
        • Cornerstone Society
      • Endowments
      • Tax-Advantaged Giving Opportunities
      • Medical Staff Giving
      • Associate Giving
      • Friends of the Heart Institute
      • Naming Opportunities
    • One Vision Campaign Priorities
      • Children’s Village
      • Clark Center for Breast Imaging
      • Interventional Radiology
      • Doylestown Hospital Renovations and Expansions
      • Surgical Suite Renovation and Expansion
      • Clark Center for Critical Care Medicine
      • Precision Medicine
      • Woodall Center for Heart and Vascular Care
      • Clark Outpatient Rehabilitation Center
      • Pine Run Retirement Community
    • Campaign Events
      • Clark Center for Breast Imaging Ribbon-Cutting
      • Children’s Village Groundbreaking
      • Shindell Concourse Ribbon-Cutting
      • Clark Center for Critical Care Medicine Ribbon-Cutting
      • Clark Outpatient Rehabilitation Center Ribbon-Cutting
      • Byers Reflection Garden Ribbon-Cutting
      • Woodall Heart & Vascular Ribbon-Cutting
      • Beaming with Pride
    • Campaign Donors
      • One Vision Honor Roll
      • Annual Giving Honor Roll
      • Associate Honor Roll
      • Friends of the Heart Honor Roll
      • Medical Staff Honor Roll
      • One Community Honor Roll
      • Planned Giving Honor Roll
    • Frequently Asked Questions
  • About Us
    • About the Foundation
    • About Doylestown Health
    • About the VIA
    • Awards and Recognition
    • Contact Us
  • Giving Opportunities
    • Annual Giving
    • Naming Opportunities
    • Tribute and Memorial Giving
    • Honor A Caregiver
    • Planned Giving
      • Cornerstone Society
    • Endowments
    • Tax-Advantaged Giving
    • Medical Staff Campaign
    • Associates Giving Campaign
    • Friends of the Heart Institute
    • Matching Gifts
    • Global Relief
  • Impact
    • Donor Stories
    • The Power of Your Support
    • Celebrating Generosity
    • Covid-19 Response
      • Docuseries
      • ONE COMMUNITY
  • Media
    • News
    • Press Releases
    • Newsletter
    • Publications
    • Videos
    • Advertisements
  • Events
    • Anticipating Our Centennial
    • One Vision
      • Clark Center for Breast Imaging Ribbon-Cutting
      • Children’s Village Groundbreaking
      • Shindell Concourse Ribbon-Cutting
      • Clark Center for Critical Care Medicine Ribbon-Cutting
      • Clark Outpatient Rehabilitation Center Ribbon-Cutting
      • Byers Reflection Garden Ribbon-Cutting
      • Woodall Heart & Vascular Ribbon-Cutting
      • Beaming with Pride
    • Donor Recognition
      • 2021 Family Fun Fest
      • 2021 Special Recognition Reception
      • 2019 Special Recognition Reception
    • Cornerstone Society Annual Appreciation Luncheon
      • 2022 Annual Appreciation Luncheon
      • 2021 Annual Appreciation Luncheon
    • Golf Classic
      • 2022 Golf Classic
      • 2021 Golf Classic
      • 2020 Golf Classic
      • 2019 Golf Classic
    • Raffle
      • 2021 Raffle
      • 2020 Raffle
      • 2019 Raffle
    • Community-Sponsored
      • Associate Appreciation Luncheon
      • PhillyStrong at Doylestown Hospital
      • Messages of Hope for Doylestown
      • 2018 Circle of Life
      • 2018 Cardiac Cook-Off
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THE VILLAGE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION OF DOYLESTOWN

ENHANCING THE HEALTH AND WELFARE OF CENTRAL BUCKS COUNTY AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES

The Village Improvement Association of Doylestown (VIA) was formed on April 26, 1895, by fourteen women concerned about the health risks posed by the dusty roads of Doylestown. They took bold steps to begin improving life in the community they loved, eliminating dusty streets and establishing the first visiting nurse service in Doylestown.

In 1923, seeing the need for a hospital and surgery, the VIA established the first Doylestown Hospital at the corner of Pine and Oakland with eight infirmary beds. Their vision was rapidly justified by increased need of the growing population, and in 1939 the second—larger—hospital opened at the corner of Belmont and Spruce, with a capacity of 21 beds. Within a few decades, this, too, had grown too small, and the VIA began planning and fundraising for a comprehensive care facility with space to expand nearly every medical function into a department of its own. In 1975, the current hospital on West State Street opened and received its first patients. The VIA continues to oversee governance of Doylestown Health to this day, now a multi-facility health system spanning Bucks County communities and serving thousands of individuals with expert, compassionate care.

Today, the VIA is more than 300 women strong, and continues to dedicate its considerable energies to the improvement of life in Doylestown and the Central Bucks region. In addition to health services, the VIA offers one-time grants to community efforts, scholarships to high-achieving high school seniors and women pursuing professional careers, and a variety of support through its welfare fund for emergent needs of community members.

Doylestown Health Foundation is proud to have the support and partnership of the VIA as we prepare for our second century of care with ONE VISION: The Campaign for Doylestown Health.

On April 26, 2020, the VIA celebrated 125 years of serving the community. Doylestown Health President and CEO Jim Brexler shares his appreciation and pays tribute to their service and legacy of excellence.

Learn more about the VIA

VILLAGE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION OF DOYLESTOWN
BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President: Helen Hammes

First Vice President: Whitney Chandor

Second Vice President: Laurie Schutt

Vice President Health Services: Marianne Chabot

Recording Secretary: Jan Cope

Corresponding Secretary: Nancy Gimbol

Vice President, Finance: Kathy Krick

Assistant Vice President, Finance: Beverly Coller Campbell

Bucks County Designer House & Gardens Chair: Joyce A. Hanson

Finance Chair: Kathleen Krick

Fundraising Chair: Sandy Homel

Governance Chair: Lillian O’Connor

James-Lorah Memorial Home Chair: Jeanne Sandusky

Marketing Chair: Pat Urban

Membership Chair: Carol Shugars

Welfare Fund Committee Chair: Terrie Mooradd

Immediate Past President: Barbara Ann Price

Member at Large: Polly O’Brien

Member at Large: Carol Counihan

Member at Large: Donna Schuman

Parliamentary Advisor: Beverly Harvey

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  • One Vision Campaign
    • About One Vision
    • Campaign Giving
      • Planned Giving
        • Cornerstone Society
      • Endowments
      • Tax-Advantaged Giving Opportunities
      • Medical Staff Giving
      • Associate Giving
      • Friends of the Heart Institute
      • Naming Opportunities
    • One Vision Campaign Priorities
      • Children’s Village
      • Clark Center for Breast Imaging
      • Interventional Radiology
      • Doylestown Hospital Renovations and Expansions
      • Surgical Suite Renovation and Expansion
      • Clark Center for Critical Care Medicine
      • Precision Medicine
      • Woodall Center for Heart and Vascular Care
      • Clark Outpatient Rehabilitation Center
      • Pine Run Retirement Community
    • Campaign Events
      • Clark Center for Breast Imaging Ribbon-Cutting
      • Children’s Village Groundbreaking
      • Shindell Concourse Ribbon-Cutting
      • Clark Center for Critical Care Medicine Ribbon-Cutting
      • Clark Outpatient Rehabilitation Center Ribbon-Cutting
      • Byers Reflection Garden Ribbon-Cutting
      • Woodall Heart & Vascular Ribbon-Cutting
      • Beaming with Pride
    • Campaign Donors
      • One Vision Honor Roll
      • Annual Giving Honor Roll
      • Associate Honor Roll
      • Friends of the Heart Honor Roll
      • Medical Staff Honor Roll
      • One Community Honor Roll
      • Planned Giving Honor Roll
    • Frequently Asked Questions
  • About Us
    • About the Foundation
    • About Doylestown Health
    • About the VIA
    • Awards and Recognition
    • Contact Us
  • Giving Opportunities
    • Annual Giving
    • Naming Opportunities
    • Tribute and Memorial Giving
    • Honor A Caregiver
    • Planned Giving
      • Cornerstone Society
    • Endowments
    • Tax-Advantaged Giving
    • Medical Staff Campaign
    • Associates Giving Campaign
    • Friends of the Heart Institute
    • Matching Gifts
    • Global Relief
  • Impact
    • Donor Stories
    • The Power of Your Support
    • Celebrating Generosity
    • Covid-19 Response
      • Docuseries
      • ONE COMMUNITY
  • Media
    • News
    • Press Releases
    • Newsletter
    • Publications
    • Videos
    • Advertisements
  • Events
    • Anticipating Our Centennial
    • One Vision
      • Clark Center for Breast Imaging Ribbon-Cutting
      • Children’s Village Groundbreaking
      • Shindell Concourse Ribbon-Cutting
      • Clark Center for Critical Care Medicine Ribbon-Cutting
      • Clark Outpatient Rehabilitation Center Ribbon-Cutting
      • Byers Reflection Garden Ribbon-Cutting
      • Woodall Heart & Vascular Ribbon-Cutting
      • Beaming with Pride
    • Donor Recognition
      • 2021 Family Fun Fest
      • 2021 Special Recognition Reception
      • 2019 Special Recognition Reception
    • Cornerstone Society Annual Appreciation Luncheon
      • 2022 Annual Appreciation Luncheon
      • 2021 Annual Appreciation Luncheon
    • Golf Classic
      • 2022 Golf Classic
      • 2021 Golf Classic
      • 2020 Golf Classic
      • 2019 Golf Classic
    • Raffle
      • 2021 Raffle
      • 2020 Raffle
      • 2019 Raffle
    • Community-Sponsored
      • Associate Appreciation Luncheon
      • PhillyStrong at Doylestown Hospital
      • Messages of Hope for Doylestown
      • 2018 Circle of Life
      • 2018 Cardiac Cook-Off
  • Donate Now
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