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High-Tech Heart Help Foundation support helped purchase the ILUMIEN system, which has made a huge difference in caring for patients with heart
ealth System served more than part, to support from our donors.
blockages. Laser beam technology allows physicians to see inside the heart with amazing detail, said John Zimmerman, administrative director for Heart and Vascular at Memorial Regional Medical Center.
New technology helps cardiologists like Dr. Brian Kaminsky treat heart blockages. The ILUMIEN system was purchased with support from the Edna S. Hopkins family.
“We’ve had ultrasound technology for a long time, but looking through an ultrasound is like looking through a windshield on a rainy night compared to what we see with this machine.” – Dr. Brian Kaminsky, Bon Secours cardiologist
“Frances loved doing this,” Ferramosca,
Advanced Nursing Education
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president. “We
Foundation helps pay for advanced training
knew that she
for our nurses.
would want the
“I was encouraged by leaders to get my certification in orthopedic nursing, but I couldn’t afford the cost. The Foundation granted me the funds. I’m thankful for all the support I’ve received, from my peers, co-workers, the Foundation and all of Bon Secours in my 42 years here.
said Louise
and the Alpha Masters helped purchase important n the NICU and helps ovide world-class care.
money to go to the hospital.” St. Mary’s will purchase a
pediatric crib and breast milk warmers. The crib will be used as the newborns outgrow the smaller NICU bassinets, and the warmers will allow breast milk to be
Certification helps me help patients. I feel that I’m more in tune with their needs, and I better understand what they’re going through. I also have learned to recognize and understand various medical issues, and this helps me explain and help treat them.”
heated at the infant’s bedside. For information on how to make a legacy gift, contact the Bon Secours Richmond Foundation at 804-287-7700. Frances Taylor
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The Bon Secours Richmond Health Care Foundation helps pay for advanced training for our nurses.
– Ethel Gordon, RN, Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center
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