AS A SEPARATE 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION, BVHF MANAGES UNRESTRICTED, TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED, AND PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED GIFTS TO FUND: 1) DIRECT PATIENT CARE, 2) CONTINUING HEALTH EDUCATION FOR BLANCHARD VALLEY HEALTH SYSTEM STAFF AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS, 3) FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT, AND 4) OTHER MAJOR INNOVATIVE HEALTH INITIATIVES.