CommonSpirit Health Foundation’s Medical Safe Haven Recognized for Providing Comprehensive Care to Trafficking Survivors
ALPHARETTA, Ga. (February 10, 2026) – LocumTenens.com, a pioneer in healthcare staffing solutions, today announced CommonSpirit Health Foundation’s Medical Safe Haven as the first-ever recipient of its “Heart of Healthcare Award.” This new recognition program was designed to honor hospital- or healthcare organization-based philanthropic programs that have made significant contributions to the well-being of the communities they serve.
Medical Safe Haven provides comprehensive care for survivors of human trafficking, offering primary and behavioral healthcare alongside advocacy, resources and wraparound support. Its innovative, survivor-centered model is nationally recognized for advancing compassionate, accessible care.
“CommonSpirit Health Foundation’s Medical Safe Haven embodies the impact this award was designed to celebrate,” said Chris Franklin, president, LocumTenens.com. “By delivering care and support to individuals often overlooked or underserved, it is helping change lives and strengthen communities. We’re honored to recognize and elevate this important work through the Heart of Healthcare Award.”
As part of this recognition, LocumTenens.com presented a monetary grant to Medical Safe Haven in support of its mission-driven work.
“LocumTenens.com’s generous contribution to our Medical Safe Haven program is a true testament to our shared commitment to healing and expanding access to care,” added Ron Chambers, MD, FAAFP, medical director, Medical Safe Haven. “Thanks to this support, we can continue to provide barrier-free medical care in a safe, patient-centered and trauma-informed setting, offering a needed pathway for victims and survivors of human trafficking on their journeys of recovery. We are profoundly grateful for the partnership in this crucial mission.”
Learn more about Medical Safe Haven here.
About the Heart of Healthcare Award Program
Launched in 2025, Heart of Healthcare is a philanthropic initiative created and presented by LocumTenens.com twice annually to recognize and support hospital-based organizations making a meaningful impact in their communities. Each honoree is selected by the LocumTenens.com Charitable Giving Committee through a rigorous review process and receives a monetary grant to help further their missions. Nominations for LocumTenens.com’s summer Heart of Healthcare honorees are now open and may be submitted here.
About LocumTenens.com
LocumTenens.com specializes in optimizing healthcare staffing operations with flexible, hybrid and temporary placement of physicians, advanced practitioners, social workers and psychologists. With a presence in more than 90% of the nation’s top healthcare facilities and supporting 150 medical specialties, LocumTenens.com is dedicated to improving healthcare through innovative staffing solutions, connecting clients and clinicians to deliver exceptional and uninterrupted patient care. Founded in 1995, LocumTenens.com is the largest provider of locum tenens services in the U.S and a leader in the healthcare staffing industry, placing more than 7,000 clinicians annually who deliver care to more than 10 million patients. Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, LocumTenens.com is part of the Jackson Healthcare® family of companies. Learn more at LocumTenens.com.
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