Horizons M E R C Y F O U N D AT I O N
WINTER 2024
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President’s Message Decorating the tree, enjoying a treasured family recipe, watching a nostalgic movie with loved ones—these are just some of the holiday traditions that mark this special time of year. These honored and shared experiences bring us joy and remind us of the strong and beautiful communities to which we each belong.
Sr. Kathleen Horgan, RSM (second from left), Sr. Bridget McCarthy, RSM (center), and Sr. Clare Marie Dalton, RSM (far right) watch with excitement as members of the Lucchetti Anderson family cut the ribbon of the new Lucchetti Anderson Cardiovascular Center.
Celebrating a New Center for Cardiovascular Care Compassionate, skilled and comprehensive heart and vascular care has been a hallmark at Mercy General Hospital for decades. Renowned for advanced diagnostics, leading-edge procedures, and world class research, Mercy General consistently has one of the top two busiest cardiac surgery programs in the state, drawing patients from as far away as Southern California, Oregon and Nevada. Now, to continue this tradition of excellence, a new, world-class, patient-centered cardiovascular clinic has opened: the Lucchetti Anderson Cardiovascular Center at Mercy General Hospital. To celebrate the new Center, physicians, donors, grateful patients, and hospital leadership recently gathered for a special blessing and ribbon cutting ceremony. Philanthropic supporters, including past patients and community members, were essential to the completion of the Center—contributing more than $4 million in charitable gifts to the project. The Center allows for greater efficiencies for staff and patients, additional nurse navigators, a specialized pharmacist, and capacity to treat more people in need of cardiovascular care. Continued on page 2
At Mercy Foundation, we are grateful every day that you are a part of our community, helping advance the mission of the Sisters of Mercy. You make it possible for those who are sick to receive compassionate health care, for those who are hungry to eat a warm meal, for those without shelter to be welcomed as guests, and for youth from families with limited resources to achieve their dreams through education. You make Mercy come alive in our community and your positive impact is immeasurable. As you celebrate the holidays and your own beloved traditions, know that you are a special part of our Mercy Foundation family and we are thankful for you every day. May this joyous season bring you and your loved ones happiness and good health. Sincerely,
Kevin B. Duggan President & CEO