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This
is about you and your family. And
you do, with Newton Memorial Hospital. That's good news for you and your family. But our work is far from finished. In the following pages, you'll find information about our Capital Campaign. The goal is to raise $6 million to make healthcare in Sussex, Warren and Pike counties better than ever. And
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EXPANDING THE EMERGENCY ROOM |
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Given the impact of last year's events, most Americans see their
local emergency room in an entirely new light. Newton Memorial's
ER is no different. Today's emergency room is more than quality
care and Ranked among the top emergency rooms in the country for patient satisfaction, Newton Memorial's ER, headed by David Mattes, MD, provides the people of Sussex, Warren and Pike counties with exceptional emergency care. How? For starters, the department maintains a highly qualified staff of doctors and nurses. All of our ER physicians are board certified. Patients consistently rank the department with high scores on surveys, and the hospital has received hundreds of cards and letters from appreciative patients praising their experiences with the ER. It's taken a lot of hard work, continual effort and exceptional leadership to get to this point. But for our patients and the overall health of the community, it's well worth it. The next step for our emergency room is a major expansion to help meet the increasing needs of our community. The Foundation's Capital Campaign is looking to achieve just that, with your support. |
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equipment.
It represents a community's preparedness for a world that is continually
changing and full of endless challenges. In many instances, the
ER serves as the hospital's doorway for the community's needs.
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BUILDING SUSSEX COUNTY'S |
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A cancer diagnosis is not only devastating to the patient but
has an incredible ripple effect on that person's life and family.
Depending on the type of cancer and how far it has progressed,
the patient's life quickly becomes a whirlwind of doctors' appointments
and, very likely, radiation therapy to control the disease's spread.
Often, family and friends come to the patient's aid to help manage
his or her life as the battle with cancer commences. Now imagine - on top of the patient's emotional state and severely taxed energy and resources - having to drive for hours to receive treatment in distant counties or states. For cancer patients in Sussex and Warren counties this has been the reality, until now.In keeping with its mission to provide quality healthcare, Newton Memorial has committed to building Sussex County's first cancer treatment center, located adjacent to the Sparta Health and Wellness Center. The center will be under the direction of radiation oncologist Michael J. Gallagher, MD, whose career in cancer treatment and research spans over 20 years. The building is being expanded 22,000 square feet to house radiation therapy, oncologists, a state-of-the-art imaging center and medical offices. The goal of creating the center is simple: Provide patients with the best cancer treatment possible - close to their home, family and friends. But, it will take commitment and resources to maintain and grow this new facility. The Foundation's Capital Campaign, with your support, will be a key source of this funding. |
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PROVIDING CARE |
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The residents of Pike County have always looked to Newton Memorial for their healthcare needs. In fact, Pike County residents account for a considerable percent of Newton Memorial's admissions. Where hospital services are concerned, the relationship between Newton Memorial and its neighbors in Pike County will only continue to grow and flourish. There are, however, other healthcare needs in Pike County. These include daily healthcare services that any large, diverse community deserves, such as access to quality physicians, emergency facilities and health screenings. Until recently, residents had to travel outside their county to get such care. That's why Newton Memorial conceived and built the Milford Health and Wellness Center, which provides residents of Pike County readily available, quality healthcare close to home. The center has a walk-in urgent care facility, primary care physicians and specialists, a lab, radiology, education classes and seminars. And although the building is in place and its offices filled, the effort to keep Pike County healthy and well is just the beginning. The Foundation wants to create a permanent fund to offer healthcare screenings and services to area residents at the Health and Wellness Center. This fund is an investment in the health of Pike County and will be funded entirely by the Foundation's Capital Campaign, supported by local residents like you. |
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BUILDING A FUND |
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From time to time, generous and thoughtful benefactors present the Foundation with bequests of cash, stock and property. The Foundation's trustees prudently invest these funds and make grants for special programs to meet community needs. An example is the Foundation's program to help buy automated external defibrillators (AEDs) for non-profit organizations, rescue squads, firefighters, police and schools. The program also includes free training for all personnel. AEDs improve a cardiac arrest victim's chance for survival by reestablishing the heart's rhythm. So far, over 150 units have been distributed, and 700 have been trained to use them. The program is credited with saving at least eight lives to date. And AEDs are just the beginning. The Foundation has also awarded a grant to a local college to prepare nursing students for work at the hospital. We also want to underwrite community health screenings for diabetes, blood pressure, prostate and breast cancer, including mammographies. This type of creative thinking - beyond the walls of our hospital - enables us to make a long-term, positive impact on our communities. However, to achieve the goal of a healthier community, we must have a financially healthy fund. Your support will make this essential fund grow and create more innovative healthcare solutions. You can contribute through the Capital Campaign or by making a bequest of cash, stock or property. To find out more, including the tax advantages of such a gift, contact the Foundation. |
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Newton Memorial Hospital Foundation Capital Campaign To reach a goal of $6 million will require several significant and substantial commitments to the Campaign. Please take a moment to review the Table of Gifts below. You'll note the numbers of gifts needed at each level to reach the goal of $6 million. Methods of Giving Gifts of Capital Assets - A common way of contributing a substantial sum is by direct transfer of appreciated securities. This type of gift offers many advantages to the donor, including significant tax savings in many cases. Thanks to these advantages, you may find you are able to give more than you thought possible. Planned Gifts - These gifts can also offer substantial
income and tax benefits. The Foundation particularly encourages
charitable gift annuities and remainder trusts. These vehicles
benefit donors directly while providing the Foundation fundamental
building blocks for the future. Foundation officials can assist
you in choosing plans best suited to your needs. Naming Opportunities
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