Pardee Hospital Foundation recently announced that the James H. Cummings Foundation awarded $200,000 and The Cannon Foundation awarded $150,000 to support recent operating room renovations as part of the hospital’s Comprehensive Cancer Center Capital Campaign.
The renovations integrate the latest lights, equipment and computers in Pardee’s 10 operating rooms, making operating environments even safer and more effective. Each fully integrated surgical suite has:
– More space surrounding the patient to accommodate surgeons and staff.
– LED cool lights so rooms can be warmer, which is better for patients and staff.
– An advanced camera so photos can be taken throughout surgery for future surgical reference and/or patient education.
– Reduced shadows, resulting in better viewing conditions for surgeons.
– No cords or wires that could cause tripping or jeopardy of medication delivery.
– Highly visible screens accessible by all members of the team; essential for viewing key information or recording video.
– Central controls of all technology, easily controlled by one technician.
– Stabilized computer stations housed on special beams.
“We are so grateful for the generous support of the James H. Cummings Foundation and The Cannon Foundation,” said Kim Hinkelman, executive director of Pardee Hospital Foundation. “Their gifts helped fund important renovations to our 10 operating suites, which will improve patient outcomes and surgical success, ensuring the best possible care for residents in our community.”
James H. Cummings Foundation, Inc. is a charitable, not-for-profit corporation organized in New York in July of 1962 for the purpose of complying with certain directions in the will of its founder and namesake. James H. Cummings was a resident of Buffalo, N.Y., where he owned and operated a pharmaceutical business, American Ferment Company. With offices and plants in both Buffalo and Toronto, Canada, Mr. Cummings grew strong ties to both cities, but he was just as much at home raising cattle on a farm he owned near Hendersonville. The Foundation has supported many renovation projects for Pardee Hospital, including cardiovascular, diabetes, orthopedic and spine facility renovations. For more information, visit www.jameshcummings.com.
The Cannon Foundation, Inc. is part of the philanthropic legacy of Charles A. Cannon, industrialist and humanitarian, who was President and Chairman of Cannon Mills Company for more than half a century. The Foundation continues Mr. Cannon’s philanthropy through funding in healthcare, higher education, human services and community. For more information, visit www.cannonfoundation.org.
Pardee Memorial Hospital Foundation was approved as a nonprofit Foundation in January 1996. The Foundation exists to educate and inspire the community to support Pardee Hospital. Since its inception, the Foundation has generated more than $30 million in pledges and cash gifts for Pardee services. For more information, visit www.pardeehospitalfoundation.org or call (828) 233-2700.
Pardee Hospital is a not-for-profit community hospital founded in 1953 and is managed by UNC Health Care. The hospital is licensed for 222 acute care beds. The hospital has several locations separate from the main campus and a comprehensive physician practice network. For more information or to find a physician, visit www.pardeehospital.org.