The grant will provide support that will continue to elevate its renowned Heart and Vascular Institute to even greater heights enabling the team to continue the delivery of world class care to the members of our community. The investment will support development of a new state-of-the-art cardiac operating suite complete with a broadcast center offering real-time surgical education to physicians locally and around the world. Additionally, the gift will help bring the next generation of imaging technologies, including MRI, CT and PET scanners to this community, providing faster, more precise diagnoses, for patients and their families, improving outcomes, enabling us to expand our noninvasive diagnostic capabilities and providing access to cutting edge treatments.

“We are deeply grateful to the Farmer Family Foundation for believing in our mission and investing in the important work we are undertaking to change healthcare,” said Debbie Hayes, President & CEO of The Christ Hospital Health Network. “Their continued generosity continues to leave an indelible mark on our community. One that is felt not just today, but one that will be felt for generations to come.”

This significant investment supports The Christ Hospital Heart & Vascular Institute’s strategic plan to elevate its nationally renowned heart program into a premier destination for care and the cornerstone of healthcare in Cincinnati. The Farmer Family Foundation’s generosity and commitment to fighting heart disease, the nation’s leading cause of death, will enable patients in the Tri-State to stay close to home to receive life-saving cardiovascular treatments.

“This extraordinary act of generosity from the Farmer Family Foundation is yet another example of their remarkable vision and longstanding commitment to the Greater Cincinnati community,” said Dean Kereiakes, MD, Chairman of the Heart & Vascular Institute at The Christ Hospital Health Network. “The Farmer Family gift positions The Christ Hospital Heart and Vascular Institute to be a national leader in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of heart disease, right here in Cincinnati.”

This gift will enable The Christ Hospital to attract the best and the brightest medical minds to Cincinnati. Attracting leading physicians, nurses and support staff will ensure high-quality care in the region for years to come.

"This meaningful gift represents our commitment to ensuring Cincinnatians have expanded access to state-of-the-art technology and world-class physicians," said George Joseph, Trustee of the Farmer Family Foundation. "We are proud to partner with The Christ Hospital Health Network in their mission to provide cutting-edge cardiovascular care and improve patient outcomes."

About The Christ Hospital Health Network

The Christ Hospital Health Network consists of an acute care hospital located in Mt. Auburn, a remote hospital location in Liberty Township, eight ambulatory outpatient centers and dozens of medical offices throughout the region. For 135 years, The Christ Hospital has provided compassionate care to those it serves. Made up of more than 1,300 physicians 7,200 team members, our mission is to improve the health of our community by providing exceptional outcomes in an affordable way. The Network was recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the #1 hospital in the Cincinnati Region and named to Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals list in 2025.

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.