students received care at the Youth Behavioral Telehealth Clinics during the 2024-2025 school year.
Corewell Health Pennock Hospital
Corewell Health Pennock Hospital brings the resources of Corewell Health to your community — always with a caring, compassionate approach. Through the contributions of our supporters, we can ensure that our patients receive the highest quality care without having to travel far, making a significant difference in the lives of those we serve.
Program Highlights
Dr. Oscar and Cynthia deGoa Endowment for Parent and Nursing Education
When Oscar and Cynthia’s family established the Dr. Oscar and Cynthia deGoa Endowment for Parent and Nursing Education, they did so with their parents’ dedication to the health of women and children in mind. Dr. deGoa served on the medical staff at Corewell Health Pennock Hospital from 1971 to 2013, delivering more than 7,000 babies to families in the Hastings community. Cynthia deGoa provided nursing service at both Pennock Hospital and Dr. deGoa’s office. Together, they helped families have a great start. The deGoa Endowment ensures their legacy of commitment and care continues, empowering new parents through education and providing scholarships for registered nurses in the birthing center. As the beneficiary of the 2025 Corewell Health Pennock Hospital Julep Gala, the endowment is well on its way to making a difference!
Cancer Patient Wellness Services Endowment
Established last year, the Cancer Patient Wellness Services Endowment ensures that every cancer patient at Pennock Hospital has access to vital wellness services, such as oncology massage, acupuncture, salon care, yoga, cancer care kits, and educational resources, completely free of charge. In 2025, the Wellness Center hired its first massage therapist. In addition to providing regular massage, she also completed her oncology massage certification in September.
Community Health Worker Pilot Program
In 2025, philanthropy funded a Community Health Worker Pilot Program for the Emergency Department (ED). This part-time position, which was piloted for six months, helped connect patients with outpatient care and resources before leaving the hospital, preventing unnecessary readmissions. 76% of patients were offered resources, education, financial assistance, or other types of support. With notable enhancements to trust and reduced fear among patients toward health care services, and positive shifts in patient, staff, and provider knowledge of resources, the ED is recommending the Community Health Worker becomes a permanent, full-time position at Corewell Health Pennock Hospital.
Events
Julep Gala 2025
For the third consecutive year, the Julep Gala was sold out! Over $100,000 was raised for the Dr. Oscar and Cynthia deGoa Endowment for Parent and Nursing Education. Dr. Oscar deGoa was honored with the Compassion Award, recognizing his lifelong dedication to care and community.
Youth Behavioral Telehealth Clinics
2025 represented the first full calendar year of virtual mental health clinics at both Hastings and Thornapple Kellogg High Schools. Philanthropy provided financial assistance for students who do not have access to their parent’s insurance or are under insured, enabling them to receive the same support as their peers. As of November, 184 students received care through 2,588 appointments! Thornapple Kellogg is one of the highest in terms of service utilization across all West Michigan school-based clinics, underscoring the critical need for these services in our region.
patients participated in the Community Health Worker Pilot Program.
massages performed by Wellness Center’s first massage therapist.
students received care at the Youth Behavioral Telehealth Clinics during the 2024-2025 school year.
patients participated in the Community Health Worker Pilot Program.
massages performed by Wellness Center’s first massage therapist.
students received care at the Youth Behavioral Telehealth Clinics during the 2024-2025 school year.
patients participated in the Community Health Worker Pilot Program.
massages performed by Wellness Center’s first massage therapist.
students received care at the Youth Behavioral Telehealth Clinics during the 2024-2025 school year.
patients participated in the Community Health Worker Pilot Program.
massages performed by Wellness Center’s first massage therapist.
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