JUPITER, FLA. (September 7, 2016)– Jupiter Medical Center Foundation,
whose mission is to empower Jupiter Medical Center with the resources
to reimagine the community’s health and wellness, announced today
that it has received a $25 million dollar gift from an unnamed individual
donor. The largest gift in the Foundation’s history will support
the construction of a new Comprehensive Cancer Institute at Jupiter Medical Center.
“At Jupiter Medical Center, we are transforming the future of health
care in our community, and we are doing this by putting patients at the
center of everything we do,” said Jupiter Medical Center’s
President and Chief Executive Officer John D. Couris. “This is only
possible with the generous support of our donors, whose investments in
Jupiter Medical Center will make an incalculable impact on our community,”
explained Couris.
“This game-changing gift will allow us to offer world-class, comprehensive
cancer care right here in our community. For that, we could not be more
grateful,” added Foundation Board Chairman, Joe Taddeo.
The gift represents a lead contribution to the Foundation’s new $300
million dollar comprehensive campaign,
Vision. Innovation. Impact. The goal of the campaign is to raise funds needed to expand access to
world-class health care across the region, and to fulfill the vision outlined
in Jupiter Medical Center’s aggressive strategic plan.
“We believe this incredible gift is the first of several transformational
gifts to the Foundation’s new campaign,” stated Liv E. Vesely,
President of the Jupiter Medical Center Foundation. “Specifically,
this $25 million dollar gift, together with a previously received $5 million
dollar pledge from Peter and Missy Crisp, will go toward the $50 million
cost of constructing a new Comprehensive Cancer Institute. We are incredibly
thankful to this donor, who recognized the critical need to bring unparalleled
medical services closer to home here in Palm Beach County, and wanted
to make a significant contribution to make that possible. We are now challenging
the community to help us raise the remaining $20 million to build the
Comprehensive Cancer Institute.”
The Institute will serve as an innovative center of excellence for cancer
care and will be recognized as flagship research and treatment center
for the region, offering the most advanced diagnostic services and outpatient
treatment. The Institute’s unique patient-centered approach will
focus on coordinating every aspect of the patient’s care, beginning
the moment they walk through the door. The Institute will be at the forefront
of providing world-class diagnosis, treatment and management of all types
of cancer.
“At Jupiter Medical Center, we provide the most advanced cancer care
by combining clinical excellence, cutting-edge technology and integrative
support services, “ explained Jupiter Medical Center’s Chief
of Oncology Dr. Abraham B. Schwarzberg, Chief of Oncology. “This
lead gift to support cancer care will ignite our transformation from a
high-quality community cancer program to a world-class regional cancer
institute.”
About Jupiter Medical Center
A not-for-profit 327-bed regional medical center consisting of 207 private
acute-care hospital beds and 120 long-term care, sub-acute rehabilitation
and Hospice beds, Jupiter Medical Center is reimagining how to restore
the community’s health and wellness. Award-winning physicians, world-class
partnerships and innovative techniques and technology enable Jupiter Medical
Center to provide a broad range of services with specialty concentrations
in cardiology, oncology, imaging, orthopedics & spine, digestive health,
emergency services, lung & thoracic, women’s health, weight
management and men’s health.
Founded in 1979, Jupiter Medical Center has approximately 1,500 team members,
575 physicians and 640 volunteers. Jupiter Medical Center continues to
perform in the top 10% of hospitals for patient quality and satisfaction.
For more information on Jupiter Medical Center, please call (561) 263-2234 or visit
Jupitermed.com.
About Jupiter Medical Center Foundation
Since its founding in 1989, Jupiter Medical Center Foundation has empowered
Jupiter Medical Center with the financial resources to reimagine the delivery
of health and wellness to the region. Jupiter Medical Center Foundation,
together with Jupiter Medical Center, is committed to transforming regional
health care through leading-edge technology, patient-centered care and
enhanced facilities. The Foundation has funded a number of major projects
at Jupiter Medical Center, including the De George Pediatric Unit in partnership
with the Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, the Margaret W. Niedland
Breast Center, Anderson Family Orthopedic & Spine Program, the Frank
E. and Mary D. Walsh Robotic Surgery Program, and the Florence A. De George Pavilion
As a leading not-for-profit medical provider in the region, Jupiter Medical
Center relies on philanthropic gifts to maintain patient well-being and
quality of care, and Jupiter Medical Center Foundation is dedicated to
securing this financial support in order to fulfill the mission of the
organization. For more information, please visit:
www.jmcfoundation.org