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Grande Ronde Hospital Foundation announces 'Healthier Together' capital campaign
To support the Campus Facilities Expansion Project, the largest renovation project in the history of Grande Ronde Hospital and Clinics, the Grande Ronde Hospital Foundation announced the "Healthier Together" campaign, a new multiyear capital campaign, at an event on July 9 at the Union County Fairgrounds.
Building for our community's benefit
The Foundation's goal is to raise $7.5 million or more by April 30, 2024. By then, construction of the new building will be near completion, and it will have begun its primary function to house an all-new, expanded and top-of-the-line surgical services floor. The July 9 event marked the beginning of the campaign's public phase to meet the remainder of its goal. Early efforts have brought us more than 70% toward the goal, including an Oregon state grant that was approved in March 2022, as well as anonymous leadership gifts. To date, more than $5.3 million has been committed.
"Announcing this building project as well as the capital campaign signifies a huge leap forward for health care in Northeast Oregon," says Patrick Flynn, Foundation Manager for GRH.
"This new building will enhance our ability to provide best-in-class surgical services, attract and retain top-tier talent, and reduce wait times for surgical appointments," Flynn adds. "The fundraising ensures the financial stability of our local, independent Hospital and the ability to identify health care projects yet to be announced."
Connecting and communicating
Beyond bricks-and-mortar support, the "Healthier Together" campaign seeks to strengthen the connections between the Hospital and the community and provide even better communication and collaboration.
"We are committed to building the future of health care in this region," says Grande Ronde Hospital CEO Jeremy Davis. "While we take pride in our status as an independent, not-for-profit health system, this independence also means that we need the support of our community. I am confident this new structure supports and honors our mission to provide the best possible health care in the region, and I can think of no better example of our commitment to providing 'Big City Medicine with a Hometown Touch.' We hope our community will learn more about the project and become as excited as we are about what it means for Union County."
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