Celebration planned for community critical in successful Transitional Care Expansion Campaign

The Sheridan Memorial Hospital Foundation board members have announced that thanks to the generosity of the Sheridan regional  community, they have met the $4.4 million fundraising goal for the Transitional Care Expansion. 

According to The Foundation, all gifts and pledges in the last month were matched by The Foundation and helped complete the final push to reach the goal. Nearly 1,000 donors from the community made it possible.  

As initially planned, reaching this goal allowed Sheridan Memorial Hospital to begin construction on the 2nd and 3rd floor of the original 1954 hospital on July 1. The expansion increases the hospital’s eight current Transitional Care rooms to 20 comfortable, private rooms. The new Transitional Care Unit is scheduled to open in the summer of 2022.

“It not only fills the growing need to care for individuals after a hospital stay, but will also help ensure their safe and successful return home. Another positive is that this project repurposes the original 1954 building back to patient care. This is an excellent use of space and, once completed, our professional care team of providers and rehabilitation staff will be able to offer excellent care to more individuals” Foundation Board President and Campaign Co-Chair Richard Garber said. “It all comes down to keeping people in Sheridan, close to home and their loved ones,” 

“It has been an amazing experience sharing this project with our community, and we appreciate everyone who’s contributed to the success of this campaign. We have heard countless stories of the gratitude our patients and families feel to have excellent healthcare close to home,” Chief Development Officer for the Foundation Cody Sinclair said.

Those still interested in supporting the Transitional Care Expansion are welcome to play a part in the project. Any additional donations and gifts received will be utilized to help the hospital defer additional construction. Initial estimates of the project were at $8 million, while the final cost is $8.3 million.

During a Sheridan Memorial Hospital Board of Trustee meeting held on June 30, Dr. William Doughty, Richard Garber, Ada Kirven and Cody Sinclair presented a ceremonial check to the hospital announcing The Foundation reached its goal of $4.4 million thanks to the generous community.

The Foundation plans to host a celebration of the past year’s successes on July 27, at the hospital starting at 5 p.m. The Foundation invites all donors to the event, on the patio in front of the Sheridan Memorial Outpatient Center. 

For more information, please get in touch with The Foundation at (307) 673-2418.