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HCA and Microsoft Collaborate to Enhance Middle Tennessee Community Agencies

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Microsoft and Hospital Corporation of America (HCA) have joined forces to contribute $1.25 million in software and cash to local nonprofit agencies, allowing them to better serve the community. The partnership, known as "Innovation through Technology," aims to equip community agencies with advanced technology, focusing on primary health, youth and children, and workforce development. Microsoft will provide $1 million in software, while HCA will contribute $250,000 in cash for hardware and related costs. The grants will be awarded to selected agencies on March 19.

Key Takeaways:

  • HCA and Microsoft are collaborating to provide $1.25 million in software and cash to Middle Tennessee nonprofit agencies, focusing on primary health, youth and children, and workforce development.
  • The partnership, "Innovation through Technology," aims to equip community agencies with advanced technology to better serve the community.
  • Microsoft will provide $1 million in software, while HCA will contribute $250,000 in cash for hardware and related costs.
  • Grant recipients will be announced on March 19.
  • The grants will support community agencies that use technology to improve their services and programs.
  • HCA uses Microsoft products, such as Windows, Office, and Exchange Server, in non-clinical areas, and has a clinical system built on a Windows-based platform.
  • Microsoft has a long-standing relationship with the Nashville community and is committed to partnering with HCA to help local nonprofits realize their full potential.
  • The YMCA of Middle Tennessee has benefited from a previous Microsoft donation, receiving software that improved communication and allowed them to better serve over 270,000 people.
  • Journey Johnson, CEO of the YMCA of Middle Tennessee, praised the Microsoft SharePoint system, which helped the organization share information and maintain document consistency.
  • Steve Ballmer, Microsoft CEO, emphasized Microsoft's commitment to partnering with HCA and helping local nonprofits realize their full potential.

Statistics:

  • Microsoft will provide $1 million in software to community agencies.
  • HCA will contribute $250,000 in cash for hardware and related costs.
  • The grants will support community agencies in three areas: primary health, youth and children, and workforce development.
  • The YMCA of Middle Tennessee has over 270,000 people in its 12-county service area.
  • The YMCA uses approximately 600 workstations to deliver programs and services across their service area.
  • Microsoft has donated software to the YMCA of Middle Tennessee, including products such as Windows, Office, and SharePoint Server.

Sources:

  • Hospital Corporation of America (HCA) press release, accessed via NewsRx.com.
  • Microsoft press release, accessed via NewsRx.com.
  • Pediatrics Week article, "HCA and Microsoft Collaborate to Enhance Middle Tennessee Community Agencies," Copyright 2010, Pediatrics Week via NewsRx.com.

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