Interventional cardiology technology is evolving rapidly with new advancements and innovation to improve care. A recent $150,000 gift from the William F. and Lorene W. Welch Foundation is the initial donation toward the $300,000 equipment campaign goal to support the purchase of innovative and lifesaving equipment for Sheridan Memorial Hospital. This generous contribution has laid the foundation for this campaign to come to fruition and will undoubtedly lead to the overall success of this project. The two pieces of equipment highlighted in this campaign will have a significant impact in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab.
These state-of-the-art technology upgrades will be used by the cardiologists at Sheridan Memorial Hospital and improve patient care enabling the doctors to make a more accurate diagnosis and provide the treatment. The IntraSight 5 allows the cardiologists to see pictures of the heart that help our physicians make optimal stents placement when a patient has a vessel blockage. And the IntraAortic Balloon Pump helps the heart pump more blood and supports a regular rhythm when a person has a heart attack. It is vital for patients prior to surgery and if transportation to a higher level of care is needed, it converts to a mobile unit which fits in the helicopter. “
The Welch Foundation has supported community health care for many years—since the first gift for the Patient Wing expansion in 1996,” said Welch Board Member Bill Ebzery. He added “Ensuring everyone in our community has access to high level health care right here close to home is a priority for the board when looking at funding opportunities—a price cannot be placed on excellent healthcare. We are proud to be a contributing philanthropic partner with the Sheridan Memorial Hospital Foundation.”
According to Cody Sinclair, Chief Development Officer, “The Foundation is grateful to the Welch Foundation for its leadership in supporting excellent patient-centered care in Sheridan. This generous gift toward equipment and technology laid the groundwork for the rest of our community to also make a significant impact on cardiology care for patients. Having matching funds ensures a donor’s dollar goes twice as far to support care for everyone in our community. You want the best when it comes to your cardiovascular care, and that’s exactly what you’ll get at Sheridan Memorial Hospital. Our job at The Foundation helps ensure life-saving equipment like this is available to our team, lowering the patient risk and improving safety.”