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Dear Friends
of the Kona Hospital Foundation,
First of
all, many thanks for our devoted Board Members and staff for their
incredible work and passion for our cause. Also, to many volunteers
that have made our events so successful and popular. Most importantly,
my sincerest thanks to all of you that have supported our mission
over the past 25 years.
Another very
eventful year has passed and I am pleased to report to you on
our many accomplishments. We sponsored five fundraising events
held throughout the year that were all well attended and lots
of fun, so much so that they will be repeated in 2009.
During the
year we completed phase I of our Emergency Department renovation
project. Originally designed to handle 8000 admissions per year,
our ER now serves upwards of 17,000. Most of us will sometime
visit the ER upon having a sudden health problem. That facility
is the face of the hospital and therefore an essential upgrade.
We have just
funded a new state-of-the-art nurse call system, the beginning
of phase II of the renovation for the Emergency Department. Additionally,
we have just funded a wainscoting project as part of our ongoing
effort to improve the quality and appearance of our patient rooms.
There is
much more for us to do in order to keep pace with technology and
population growth. There are many ingredients of a vibrant, attractive
community but none as necessary as a solid hospital that can serve
its population in a safe and reliable manner. It is the thread
that binds us together, what allows us to stay here, what attracts
people and businesses to move here. A first class hospital is
vital in recruiting and retaining health care professionals.
We need your
financial support now more than ever. With a weak economy all
resources are being pressured by everyone. We are committed to
protecting your donations by investing those dollars into our
hospital soon and efficiently. We are lean and mean!
As this is
our 25th Silver Anniversary, please help us make
it memorable by a generous donation. Donate on-line by clicking
here, or you may mail in your donations as well.
Sincerely,
James W.
Higgins, President
Board of Directors
Kona Hospital Foundation
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