Earthquake Relief in Japan
Cordis and the Cardinal Health Foundation donate funds to help children and families affected by Spring 2017 earthquakes.
Read the storyFrom global disaster relief to sophisticated work in healthcare and communities, the Cardinal Health Foundation supports approximately 50,000 employees as they make a difference in their communities.
What unifies all these efforts is a belief that Cardinal Health is all in for the health and well-being of our communities. By doing so, we can play a pivotal role to help individuals live healthier lives.
We partner with organizations throughout our communities. We tackle the big, complicated issues, and we work together to create powerful, lasting change. We seek out opportunities to get the greatest result with each of our investments, from supporting pilot projects to supporting innovative leaders searching for real solutions.
Together, we're all in for good!



Cordis and the Cardinal Health Foundation donate funds to help children and families affected by Spring 2017 earthquakes.
Read the storyCardinal Health and our dedicated employees put forth time and resources to help those impacted by devastating storms.
Read more hereThousands of employees walk, run, and bike to raise money for the American Heart Association, Fisher House Foundation, Pelotonia, and more.
Catch their fundraising spiritCardinal Health and the Cardinal Health Foundation step in after a massive wildfire swept through Alberta and surrounding areas.
Read more hereIn Mexico, Thailand, the U.S. and all across the globe, Cardinal Health employees strengthen the communities where they live and work.
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Grant Opportunities
Over the past eight years, the Cardinal Health Foundation has invested over $8 million with 297 grants to hospitals, health systems or other health-related organizations. Learn more »
Good4Growth™ is a partnership that brings practical tools and tips to help caregivers, and anyone who touches the life of a child, give kids the best start in life. Learn more »
Please note the vast majority of our funding is directed to the four areas as described on the website. We strongly encourage potential grantees to apply in one of those areas. If you decide to proceed with an application for other activities or would like to inquire about product donation, email communityrelations@cardinalhealth.com .
Cardinal Health is committed to helping communities address prescription drug misuse. Any medication has the potential to do harm – especially when misused. Learn more »
The ASHP Foundation and Cardinal Health Foundation created the Award for Excellence in Medication Safety in 2004. This is the only award program to honor a pharmacist-led interprofessional team for its significant institution-wide system improvements relating to medication use. Learn more »
The Cardinal Health Foundation funding helps spread evidence-based practices through hospitals, networks of healthcare providers and statewide efforts.
Cardinal Health employees are truly all in for good, not just one day a year but every single day.
Cardinal Health, a thought leader in healthcare, and The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business, one of the foremost educational institutes in the world, have collaborated to create a new learning experience for hospital executives and teams. The objective of this Academy is to facilitate creation of sustainable and replicable performance improvement plans and activities to help healthcare organizations prepare for future growth and success.
Chronic diseases are the leading cause of death and disability worldwide. 75% of our healthcare dollars are spent treating preventable chronic diseases.
Since 2011 we have provided more than $5 million in scholarships to universities who are leaders in developing future independent pharmacists.