History
Oracle Health Foundation was originally First Hand Foundation, established by Cerner Corporation in 1995. When Oracle acquired Cerner in 2021, it also assumed stewardship of the charitable foundation. While its name has changed, its mission has not. We help children get the healthcare they need, no matter their life circumstances.
Programs
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Pediatric Grants
The Foundation awarded its first pediatric grant in 1998 to support a child named Nathan, who needed a surgery. Today, our grants provide surgeries, equipment, therapies, and travel for children and their families in over 30 countries.
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School Health Screenings
The Foundation undertook its first free health screening for students at Barry Elementary School in Kansas City, Missouri in 2007. Today, we serve Title I schools throughout the Greater Kansas City area, providing complete head-to-toe assessments and referrals for care. If a family cannot afford care, we provide funding. This program helps to keep children healthy and ready to learn.