Message from the 2010 President
and Executive Director

“INVESTING TODAY FOR A HAPPIER AND HEALTHIER TOMORROW”

What better theme to describe what the Thomas Memorial Hospital Foundation is all about. We are honored to have you, as a committee member, volunteer or as a donor, helping us to make investments for those who come to Thomas for care and for our community.

Investments that the Foundation made in 2009 included the purchase of two additional VeinViewers, one for the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and one for Outpatient and Ambulatory to share. If you have ever had blood drawn, you know the pain and discomfort that can occur when the nurse cannot locate a good vein. Purchasing this state-of-the-art technology reduces the need for multiple sticks making it more comfortable for the patient and decreases risk of infection.

Other investments in healthcare for patients included the purchase of a GlideScope for the Emergency Department. Designed for difficult and unpredictable airways, it provides a clean, real-time view of the patient’s airway and endotrachael tube placements.

One of the best investments was over $43,000 given in educational scholarships and training for the hospital employees. Their dedication is demonstrated through working full time, caring for their families and going to colleges and universities to advance their knowledge and skills to care for patients.

With your financial support through the Thomas Promise Capital Campaign, the new Clinical Pavilion will open in June 2010, providing patients with private rooms where they can be treated and cared for in a peaceful, inviting setting. Studies have shown that private rooms enhance patient care through infection reduction, fewer medication errors and patient falls. Family members will be able to stay comfortably with their loved ones during their hospital visit.

These investments, along with all the other grants listed and described in the annual report, were made possible by your generous donations and sponsorships of fundraising events held each year. On behalf of the Board of Directors and staff of the Foundation, we thank you for the confidence and faith that you have placed in the Foundation to be good stewards of your gifts.

There is no doubt that, with the proper investments today, we can help provide our community with a happier and healthier tomorrow.

All the best,

Allan McVey, President

Sandy C. Zando, Executive Director