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PHILANTHROPIC IM P A CT HIGHLAND HOSPITAL • Highland Hospital was listed by U.S. News & World Report as one of the best hospitals in western New York for 2013–14. • Te Wolk Emergency Department implemented new protocols and physical changes to meet the unique needs of elderly patients. Improvements include streamlined $ • Growth in surgical volume was supported by the $ care for conditions such as pneumonia and hip fractures, enhanced geriatric-specifc training, and six newly designed senior-friendly patient rooms. $516,059 Pledged creation of two new, state-of-the-art operating rooms. • Te Palliative Care and Gynecologic Oncology programs earned esteemed Joint Commission Certifcation. SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AND DENTISTRY • Unrestricted funds supported a number of priority projects that are helping the School fulfll a new strategic plan for education. • Scholarships attracted talented medical students and kept debt afer graduation below the national average. $ completed. Tis includes four new classrooms and two $ • Phase I of the Center for Experiential Learning was workspaces dedicated to simulation training. $6,192,846 • Stipends provided to Ph.D. students allowed them to Pledged present their research at scientifc conferences, which are integral to their training and pre-career experiences.