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For more than 30 years, St. Mary has joyfully fulfilled its
mission of providing high-quality care to everyone, especially
the poor and underserved, both at the medical center and
through its Community Health Ministries in Bensalem.
What inspires me to be part of the extended St. Mary
family is to see the medical center’s technological growth
coupled with hands-on, personal care from devoted staff.
In 2005, St. Mary started one of its most significant
expansion projects to meet the evolving healthcare needs
of our community. To support this endeavor, the St. Mary
Foundation launched a $5.5 million capital campaign to help
fund the $60 million investment in facility, equipment, and
technology upgrades.
Through your generosity, St. Mary made great strides
implementing its strategic growth plan in 2005. Some
of the year’s highlights include:
• Introduction of IMRT (intensity modulated radiation
therapy) at the St. Mary Regional Cancer Center
• Construction of a $21.5 million Cardiovascular Care Unit
and $5.5 million Emergency Department expansion, which
includes a new parking garage
• Construction of an orthopedic surgical suite and two new
electrophysiology (EP) laboratories with biplane imaging
• Enhancements in computer technology, such as a new
digital radiology system known as PACS (Picture Archival
and Communications System) and an Emergency
Department patient information system known as IBEX
• Diagnostic advances, such as new MRI capabilities for
breast and prostate imaging, 64-slice CT scanning, digital
mammography, and three-dimensional cardiac ultrasound
• Modernization and expansion of the Clinical Laboratory
• Renovation of the kitchen and introduction
of room-service dining
Much has been accomplished, but more work lies ahead.
With your continued support, we can fund the next phase of
service and facility expansions at St. Mary. Those expansions
include a comprehensive breast center for early diagnosis
of breast cancer and further enhancements to the St. Mary
Regional Cancer Center.
Together, we can ensure that St. Mary continues to serve
our families’ healthcare needs – today and for generations
to come.
Sincerely,
Frank Guarrieri, Esq.
Chair, St. Mary Foundation Board of Directors
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