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STRONG MEMORIAL
HOSPITAL THOMPSON HEALTH
$54,462 $157,527
• Strong Memorial Hospital has now performed • Philanthropy supported Thompson’s Healthcare
more than 300 heart transplants and 800+ left Education Initiative, which sponsors stipends for
ventricular assist device (LVAD) implants, and associates in entry-level roles who are ready to
was recently ranked one of the top three sites in advance their careers. The stipend provided
the U.S. for patients who need high-tech pumps assistance for lost wages, childcare and/or
to survive advanced congestive heart failure. transportation, so working and going to school is
• A pilot project at Strong, the new URMC Food financially achievable. This initiative is an
Pantry, provided emergency food assistance to investment in our community, which will benefit
patients in need through a partnership with from a more skilled, stable workforce.
Foodlink. The Food Pantry has fulfilled 445 visits • Critical technology and equipment throughout
and averages 34 visits per month. The program Thompson Health as well as programs aimed at
is now expanding to additional inpatient units patient and associate satisfaction were made
and initiating a bedside delivery option. possible.
• Over the last two years, Strong helped conduct
clinical trials for the COVID-19 vaccines that have
achieved emergency and full FDA approvals and
that have been administered to millions of
people around the world. URMC labs are among
a select few in New York playing a critical role in
sequencing new COVID-19 cases to monitor viral
mutations.
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