An update on the “Equipped for the Future” Campaign, an equipment purchase and committee reports were all items of business by the Wright Memorial Hospital Foundation on Tuesday evening. Foundation Board President Tom Eads presided the meeting.
The board heard a report from Foundation Development Officer Matt Osterthun regarding the “Equipped for the Future” campaign, a $300,000 project raising funds for a new OB Centralized Monitoring System and 3D Ultrasound Machine. Progress has eclipsed $158,000. The foundation board unanimously approved the purchase of the OB Centralized Monitoring System, which is the first half of the campaign at a cost of $150,000.
“This is a major milestone in the campaign, going over the halfway point and making that first order to bring in this new and exciting system to serve our growing families in our region,” Osterthun said. “It’s now time to complete this campaign, raise the second $150,000 and bring the 3D Ultrasound Machine to Wright Memorial Hospital as well.”
The OB Centralized Monitoring System will give the doctors and nursing team the ability to monitor multiple patients at one time in one location while ensuring an even safer and satisfactory experience for both the mother and baby. Such technology also will allow the patient’s data to be stored electronically for future health care needs. The new OB equipment will start to arrive the first part of January of next year. Necessary equipment installation, software implementation and staff training will take place for three months making the new technology ready for use the first week of April 2015.
The second portion of the “Equipped for the Future” Campaign is for a new 3D Ultrasound Machine. The new ultrasound machine will give parents the ability to view the development of their baby in three-dimensional images versus the current two-dimensional capabilities, increasing the quality and satisfaction of the experience. The ultrasound machine also will be vital in examining the body’s internal organs, including the heart, liver, gallbladder, spleen, pancreas, kidneys and bladder. Detecting pain, swelling and infection in these organs is the common practice for the machine.
“Both pieces of technology are vital to serve the health care needs of Trenton and the surrounding communities moving forward,” Osterthun said. “Granting patients the luxury of staying here in Trenton and utilizing this medical equipment will be a major boost in services for many years to come.”
Board Member and Wright Run Committee chairperson Cara McClellan shared a report regarding the 2014 Wright Run that was held on Oct. 4. Mrs. McClellan mentioned the event that’s in its third year of operation was a success thanks to 220 participants raising over $10,800, both are new milestones for the race. Proceeds from the event went to the foundation’s campaign. Plans are under way for the 2015 Wright Run 5K/10K, which will be held on Saturday, Oct.3.
Osterthun shared with the board the 2015 plan for walking trail and memorial garden development. He indicated two more sitting areas are to be constructed as named bricks are being sold. Professional landscaping and signage will continue to be implemented along the trail. Osterthun also shared that the Bert and Rose Hoover Memorial Garden will begin construction in late spring. A detailed plan and design is being created and will be presented to the board at the March meeting next year.
The foundation board will meet again in March 2015.
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