I believe that philanthropy is core to ensuring a healthy present and future. I have lived in Hampshire County for 43 years. In that time my entire family have availed ourselves of Cooley Dickinson’s quality health care, both inside and outside the hospital — for births, deaths, medical and surgical care. The advantages of a superb local community hospital are immeasurable, beginning with the medical professionals we have come to know and trust. These excellent doctors, nurses, and caregivers are at the heart of our local community hospital.
I’m thrilled to see the expansion and improvement of our emergency department to better serve us all. It’s often the first “stop” when we need immediate assistance. I support our community hospital, Cooley Dickinson, because I believe wholeheartedly in giving back. I birthed both my daughters and welcomed a granddaughter at Cooley Dickinson’s Childbirth Center. I am currently co-chair of the Patient/Family Advisory Council, sit on numerous committees to represent the community’s medical needs, and am a supporter of, and fundraiser for, the development team and all their great work.
For these reasons, and because this is MY community and MY hospital, I choose to financially support Cooley Dickinson Hospital both annually and in my legacy plan. I am grateful to others in our community who support the hospital, ensuring its continuing quality of care.
Lisa Ekus
Hatfield