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Friends of Union Hospital Annual Drive to Benefit Labor & Delivery and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Union Hospital Foundation has launched its 2011 Friends of Union Hospital Annual Drive.  Research of the hospital's priority needs have determined that the campaign will benefit renovations of Labor & Delivery and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit areas in Union West. With over 1,500 births annually, restorations will nearly triple the space for Maternity Services, create a more holistic and soothing environment and provide the upgraded technology necessary to ensure efficient and quality care to mothers and infants.

 Annual Drive Chair, John Dinkel said that the Annual Drive exists to help meet the emerging needs of the hospital and numerous initiatives have become a reality because of the support of the Friends of Union Hospital.

Thanks to "Friends" we are Changing Lives & Saving Lives

In the last two decades, Friends of Union Hospital have contributed $2.4 million to help Union Hospital meet its emerging needs.  Our heartfelt gratitude goes to our past donors.  Because of their generosity through the years, the hospital has been able to address numerous priority needs which include:

• funding programs for mammograms to help women detect breast cancer
• enhancing treatment of cancer patients through the purchase of much-needed equipment
• providing scholarship assistance to local students to pursue health careers
• helping patients with their cardiac rehabilitation and testing
• enabling children in need of therapy through Pediatric Therapy
• Enhancing Care for our Smallest Patients
  

The focus of the Union West renovation has now shifted to the Labor & Delivery and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit areas on the main level.  Both areas, which are part of the Women & Children Services Department, have been caring for women and their infants since 1892. 

The renovated space will host eight private labor and delivery rooms, each equipped with its own restroom, two large rooms, along with a private patient recovery room, will be designated for mothers delivering by cesarean section and triage will increase from three to nine rooms. In addition, the NICU will expand to15 rooms, three being private.

Upgrades in technology will allow the nursing staff to continue to deliver quality care effectively and hospital renovations will provide an increased level of comfort, privacy and advanced care throughout the labor process.

"We want our families to know that when they come to have their baby at Union Hospital they will have all the comforts of home," said Dr. Joanne Goldbort, Director of Maternity and Child Services. 

The mission of the Union Hospital Foundation is to support advances in medical care that benefit the patients served by Union Hospital and initiatives that promote the health and wellness for those residents who live in the Wabash Valley.  The Foundation fulfills this mission by raising charitable gifts and grants, providing effective stewardship for gifts received and by awarding grants to Union Hospital and to select other organizations through which improvements in medical care and community health are realized.  The Union Hospital Foundation receives charitable support from individuals, corporations, foundations and organizations who share the Foundation's vision for a healthy, vital community.

 

Union Hospital Foundation would like to thank all of the individuals who have supported the 2011 Annual Drive.

Mary Ellen Adams                       

Janet Angle                            

Dorothy L. Bauer                       

Richard & Deborah Bernardoni           

Jim & Pam Bertoli                      

Tom & Dorothy Bilyeu                   

Rev. Loyal G. Bishop                   

Patrick & Janice Board                 

Anonymous                              

Rodney L. Bosley                       

Diane Braden                           

Karen Branam & Family                  

Steve & Carla Brenton                  

Lorraine E. Brett                      

Nathan & Helen Bridwell                

Mr. & Mrs. W. Curtis Brighton          

Ralph & Virginia Brill                 

Bill & Marilyn Britt                   

Mr. & Mrs. George O. Browne, III.      

Eldon R. Buckles                       

Rick & Karen Burger                    

Trudy & Tony Butwin                    

Dr. & Mrs. Roberto Cantillo            

Mary Ann Carroll                        

Joe & Rosann Chambers                  

John Chironna Jr.                      

Angela S. Clark                        

Anonymous                              

Russell Creamer                        

Dr. James & Mrs. Beverly Cristee       

John & Carolyn Cristee                 

Dick & Susan Cross                     

James N. Crowley II                    

Charles T. & Sandra W. Culp            

John & Rolanda Dinkel                  

David & Char Doerr                     

Rob & Mary Doti                        

Carole E. Dreher                       

Mrs. Jerry Einstandig                  

Judge & Mrs. Michael H. Eldred         

O. Earl & Tina Elliott                 

The Estopinal Group LLC                

Ms. Judy Fehrmann-Pfister              

Vern & Janice Fellows                  

Harry & Janice Fields                  

Reno & Adele Foli                      

Thomas & Connie Francis                

Betsy & Dick Frank                     

David & Janet Friedrich                 

Carole Lynn Fusco                      

Mr. & Mrs. Mark Fuson                  

Dr. & Mrs. Rasik Ganatra               

Mrs. John T. Gelder, Jr.               

Greg & Amy Gibson                      

Dr. & Mrs. Douglas Gillespie            

David & Barbara Goeller                

Dr. Joanne Goldbort                    

Elizabeth Grimes                       

Jane A. Hadley                         

Marilyn & Bob Haerr                    

Hall, Render, Killian, Heath & Lyman, P.C. 

Janet & Louis Harmening                

Troy & Bernice Helman                  

Mr. & Mrs. Roger P. Henley             

Jess & Cindy Holler                    

Susan & Max Hoopengarner               

Dale Hudson                            

Wayne & Karen Hutson                   

Anonymous                              

Indiana Chemical Trust                 

Don & Genine Ireland                   

IWT, Inc.                              

Pauline L. Johnson                     

Mr. T. W. Jones                         

Joe & Gari Kenworthy                   

Wesley Kirk                            

Mr. & Mrs. Charles Korzinek            

John & Connie Kuykendall               

Hannah S. Lee                          

Samuel & Jo Ann Ligget                  

Ralph Long                             

Drs. Gerald J. Longa & Gabriella Castillo 

John & Karen Lukens                    

Aline Mascari                          

Delores D. Mathews                     

Neva D. McFarland                       

Diann & Craig McKee                    

Dale & Nancy McKee                     

Mr. & Mrs. Robert McLaughlin           

William & Katherine Meehling           

Lu & Alane Meis                        

Steve & Paula Metheny                  

Mr. & Mrs. Patrick A. Miller           

Lori Moon                              

Anonymous                              

Tom & Laurice Newlin                   

Dr. & Mrs. Sanjay Pathak               

Ed Pease                               

Robert R. Peffley                      

Mrs. Paul J. Pfister                   

Heather & Kym Pfrank                   

Norma L. Prevo                         

Mr. Robert M. Price                    

Bob & Mary Beth Prox                   

Betty & Dennis Raetz                   

Carolyn Rodgers                        

Dr. Maryanne Evans Roehm               

Peg & John Royse                       

Jim & Trudy Rupska                     

Gary & Judy Schomer                    

Mr. & Mrs. Frank C. Schrohe             

Scotty & Anna Scott                    

Bud Sebastian                          

Mr. & Mrs. Wayne C. Sherer             

Helen W. Short                         

Mr. & Mrs. Don Spradlin                

Randy & Debbie Stevens                 

Danny & Claudia Tanoos                 

Mrs. John Templeton                    

Tom & Carol Templeton                  

Merrill & Emma Thompson                

Sandy Thompson                         

Walter Howard, Tri-State Fire Protection 

James & Gail Tuminello                 

Mr. & Mrs. E.T. Turner, Jr.            

Dr. Jim & Connie Turner                

Richard C. Vining                      

Gary & Delores Wampler                 

Mrs. Eula Webb                         

Dr. Barbara H. Weinbaum                

Dr. & Mrs. John C. Welch               

Charlie & Kim Welker                   

The Weston Wabash Foundation           

Mildred Wiemuth                        

George Edward Williams                 

Anthony & Kristi Williams & Family     

Danielle Wolfe                         

David Wulf                             

Karla Zody                             

 

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