FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 10, 2009
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KOHL’S TO DONATE $71,381 TO ST. JOHN’S KOHL’S INJURY PREVENTION CENTER

Springfield, MO. Oct. 10, 2009 – St. John’s Foundation for Community Health announces the St. John’s Kohl’s Injury Prevention Center will receive $71,381 from Kohl’s Cares for Kids®, a philanthropic initiative supporting children’s health and educational opportunities.

Kohl’s Cares for Kids® includes a merchandise program featuring $5 books and plush toys where 100% of net profits go toward supporting hospital partnerships like this one. Through 2008, Kohl's has raised more than $126 million dollars through its merchandise program. Other components of Kohl's Cares for Kids include Kohl's A-Team associate volunteer program; the Kohl’s Kids Who Care® Scholarship Program, recognizing stand-out kids for volunteer efforts in their communities; and fundraising gift cards for local schools and nonprofit organizations.

Kohl’s has provided more than $220,000 to St. John’s since 2005 through the Kohl’s Cares for Kids® program, which raises funds for children’s health and educational opportunities through the sale of special gift items. Net profits from the sales go to support children’s health and educational opportunities in the market areas served by Kohl’s. St. John’s recognized Kohl’s in 2007 by naming the St. John’s Kohl’s Injury Prevention Program and purchasing a van to allow outreach to regional schools and communities throughout the Ozarks.

Now recognized as an Injury Prevention Center, St. John’s Kohl’s Injury Prevention Center provides evidenced based injury prevention programs on the leading causes of injury in the region. The program reached more than 120,000 people last year.

“Trauma injuries are the number one cause of death for children, says Pam Holt, St. John’s Injury Prevention Program Coordinator. Kohl’s commitment to improve the health of children and prevent trauma injuries in our community has allowed us to reach more children with our safety message than ever before.”

Kohl’s community outreach also includes Kohl’s Kids Who Care®, an annual youth volunteer recognition program, fundraising gift cards for local schools and non-profit youth groups, as well as an associate program to encourage volunteerism.

Kohl’s history of giving :

2006 - $41,856 provided to Schools on the Move STEP CLUB in collaboration with Springfield Greene County Park Board.

2007 - $49,905.73 provided to purchase Kohl's van and volunteer incentives

2008 - $57,768 funded an added staff position and materials

2009 - $71,381 funding will support launch of a teen driving program
 

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Kohl's Department Stores

Based in Menomonee Falls, Wis., Kohl's (NYSE: KSS) is a family-focused, value-oriented specialty department store offering moderately priced, exclusive and national brand apparel, shoes, accessories, beauty and home products in an exciting shopping environment. Kohl's operates 1,059 stores in 49 states. A company committed to the communities it serves, Kohl's has raised more than $126 million for children's initiatives nationwide through its Kohl's Cares for Kids® philanthropic program, which operates under Kohl's Cares, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kohl's Department Stores, Inc. For a list of store locations and information, or for the added convenience of shopping online, visit www.kohls.com .

St. John’s Health System

St. John’s is dedicated to improving the safety and well-being of area children. As the only state-designated adult and pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center in the Ozarks, we are dedicated to preventing injuries and keeping families safe. St. John’s is committed to decrease the amount of injuries to the people of southwest Missouri and northwest Arkansas.

Injury prevention experts travel to area schools, public events and other venues to provide education on topics such as teen driving, bicycle safety, burn and fire safety, child passenger safety, ATV safety, home safety and motor vehicle/driving safety.

St. John’s pediatricians and children’s health care professionals provide comprehensive services for children of all ages. From specialized care for premature babies to routine checkups and well-child care, they have the expertise and experience to help parents give their children the right start to a healthy life.

St. John’s Children’s Hospital is comprised of pediatric specialties and subspecialties, including pediatric offices in Aurora, Lebanon, Nixa, Springfield and Rolla.

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