For more than a century now, the
philanthropic efforts of our
community have helped
CalvertHealth Medical Center
achieve many important
accomplishments and make a real
difference in the lives of those
we serve. The people of Calvert
County were so eager to support
the first hospital; they made
more than $2,000 in pledges at
the 1919 dedication. It is on this
rich heritage of dedication and
commitment to excellence that we
continue to build upon today.
Rich Heritage. Bright Future.
Building on a Century of Care.
In 2016, the CalvertHealth Foundation
embarked on a three-year Capital Campaign
to raise funds needed to support the
hospital’s largest expansion project ever
– a $51-million addition and renovation to
the medical center to convert to all private
patient rooms on its medical/surgical floors.
The initial goal was $3 million and two
years into the campaign, through generous
leadership gifts, the Foundation has raised
$3.1 million. Lynette Entzian, chair of the
Foundation, said, “The support has been so
overwhelming, and we have so many more
people who want to be a part of this effort
that we have decided to reach for a new goal
of $4 million by the end of the project.” After the new private rooms open in Spring 2019,
renovation of the current rooms will begin
with the entire project coming to conclusion
in 2020. Throughout the early stages of the
campaign, many philanthropic supporters
stepped forward with key gifts that have
sustained the campaign and propelled it
forward. “The outpouring of support for this
project is a true testament to the passion of
our community to bring the absolute best
care to our family, neighbors and friends,”
said long-time Calvert County resident
Marianne Harms, Foundation board trustee
and champion for the campaign. To date,
1,002 people have made contributions to
the Building on a Century of Care Capital
Campaign.
“All gifts are important; all gifts are
appreciated; all gifts make a difference,”
said CalvertHealth President and CEO
Dean Teague. “As we celebrate our
100-year history and work to sustain a
bright, healthy future for CalvertHealth,
I cannot think of a better time to become
a CalvertHealth Foundation supporter.
A project of this scope does not happen
without the contributions and commitment
of many individuals, and the effort they
represent, play a major role in bringing this
$51-million expansion project to fruition.”
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