On August 6, 2025, Cincinnati The Farmer Family Foundation donated $15 million to the Christ Hospital Health Network to help its esteemed Heart & Vascular Institute into a new age of innovation and excellence. The donation is the biggest charitable contribution in The Christ Hospital Health Network’s history.
Through the award, the team will be able to continue providing our community’s residents with top-notch treatment by advancing its renowned Heart and Vascular Institute to even higher heights. A new, cutting-edge cardiac operating suite with a broadcast center that provides local and international doctors with real-time surgical instruction will be developed with the help of the funding. Furthermore, by bringing the next generation of imaging technologies, such as MRI, CT, and PET scanners, to this community, the gift will help improve outcomes, increase our capacity for noninvasive diagnostics, and give patients and their families access to state-of-the-art treatments.
Debbie Hayes, President & CEO of The Christ Hospital Health Network, expressed her gratitude to the Farmer Family Foundation for supporting our vision and funding the critical work we are doing to transform healthcare. Their unwavering generosity has left a lasting impression on our community. One that will be felt for many generations to come, not just today.
The Christ Hospital Heart & Vascular Institute’s strategic objective to make its nationally recognized heart program the cornerstone of Cincinnati’s healthcare system and a prominent destination for care is supported by this sizeable investment. Patients in the Tri-State will be able to get life-saving cardiovascular treatments close to home thanks to the Farmer Family Foundation’s generosity and dedication to combating heart disease, the country’s top cause of death.
According to Dean Kereiakes, MD, Chairman of the Heart & Vascular Institute at The Christ Hospital Health Network, the Farmer Family Foundation’s unprecedented act of giving is only another illustration of their extraordinary vision and enduring dedication to the Greater Cincinnati region. The Christ Hospital Heart and Vascular Institute is now positioned to lead the nation in heart disease diagnosis, treatment, and prevention right here in Cincinnati thanks to the Farmer Family contribution.With this donation, The Christ Hospital will be able to draw the most talented medical professionals to Cincinnati. Bringing in top doctors, nurses, and support personnel will guarantee the area’s excellent standard of care for many years to come.
George Joseph, Trustee of the Farmer Family Foundation, stated, “This significant donation reflects our dedication to ensuring Cincinnatians have expanded access to cutting-edge technology and world-class physicians.” We are honored to support The Christ Hospital Health Network in their efforts to enhance patient outcomes and offer state-of-the-art cardiovascular care.
Concerning the Christ Hospital Health NetworkEight ambulatory outpatient centers, dozens of doctor offices around the area, an acute care hospital in Mount Auburn, and a remote hospital facility in Liberty Township make up the Christ Hospital Health Network. The Christ Hospital has been offering its patients compassionate care for 135 years. With over 1,300 doctors and 7,200 team members, our goal is to enhance community health by offering outstanding results at a reasonable cost. The Network was included in Newsweek’s 2025 list of the World’s Best Hospitals and ranked as the top hospital in the Cincinnati region by U.S. News & World Report.
About the Farmer Family Foundation
The Farmer Family Foundation is diligent in identifying programs with the potential to make a significant impact and transform people s lives. The focus is on philanthropic investments that meet essential community needs and those that ensure Greater Cincinnati is thriving. The Foundation prioritizes investments that enhance K-12 education for at-risk individuals and enable economic self-sufficiency. Beyond Greater Cincinnati, investments are selectively made to support health care research.
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