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Donor dollars in action | Wound Care Center
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“We follow our patients weekly
to monitor wound healing and make
adjustments based on the progress.
For wounds that do not respond to
treatment, we have the option
of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy.
This, in itself, makes our Center
unique to the Rochester area,“
Sharon Gavenda,
clinical nurse manager at Unity’s
Wound Care Center
Betty and Gordon Belshaw Make
$100,000 Gift to Wound Care
Center at Unity
Chronic wounds affect 6.5 million patients a year in the United
States. The Wound Care Center at Unity treats hard-to-heal
wounds, such as ulcers, skin infections, or burns, and works to keep
them from coming back. “I had a series of six surgeries that landed
me in the hospital for three and a half months,” said Regina, “My
wound was not healing.”
She came to the Wound Care Center for treatment and met with
a clinical team to determine the best treatment plan. “I wasn’t sure
what to expect,” she said, “But everyone was very encouraging,
helpful, and personable.” Our staff teaches each patient how to
care for their wound and protect themselves from further injury.
“I have been receiving treatment for about a month now and my
experiences have all been very positive. My wound is improving
and I have been able to return to work.”
Gordon and Betty Belshaw have been steadfast supporters of Unity
for the last 35 years; Gordon served on the Health System Board
for over 10 years. “I’ve always followed the management and vision
of Unity very closely—and still do,” said Gordon. “I admire the
accomplishments of Unity. The leaders have always been futurefocused
but very aware of the current state of affairs. We respect
and fully support the type of care the System is providing.”
To learn more about the Wound Care Center at Unity, please visit
unityhealth.org.
Greece Rotary Gives
$50,000 in Support of
Helipad at Unity Hospital
The Greece Rotary Club gave $50,000 for
the construction of a helipad located in
front of Unity Hospital’s Surgical Center.
The helipad project was spearheaded and
generously supported by Charles R. Frear,
a former Unity Board Member and Mercy
Flight Central Board Member. Once the
project is completed in 2012, Mercy Flight
helicopters will be able to transport
patients suffering from a stroke, cardiac
distress, or other life-threatening illnesses
to the Hospital.
As a New York State Department of
Health Designated Stroke Center, Unity
Hospital meets the standards of the
National Stroke Association and the Joint
Commission for assessing and managing
the needs of stroke patients. The new
helipad will allow us to treat patients with
these critical conditions more quickly—in
situations when every second counts.
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