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Preserving the McLaren
legacy.
The strong tradition of support from the people of our community has played a
major role in the development of McLaren Regional Medical Center from a 10-bed
maternity hospital in 1917 to mid-Michigan’s premier health care provider. With
a deep belief in McLaren, and a commitment to enhancing the quality of life for
our patients and their families, our benefactors have enabled us to purchase
advanced medical equipment and technology, build new medical facilities, fund
medical research and training, and support the addition of new services that
have saved lives and improved the health and well-being of thousands of people
in our community.
In recent years, the pressures facing health care providers have been
intense. As demands for the newest technology and increased levels of service
continue to grow, reimbursement for services provided continue to shrink. The
costs of retaining and attracting highly skilled medical staff, nurses,
therapists and other professional staff continue to be a challenge as we face
the reality of physician and nursing shortages across the country. In our
commitment to provide the highest quality treatment and patient-focused care, we
must continue to develop excellent, innovative and cost-efficient services,
attract the highest skilled professionals, and utilize the most advanced
technology available.
Philanthropy is needed today at McLaren Regional Medical Center as much or
more than it was needed in 1917, when the medical center was founded by
community-minded individuals. We are grateful to our generous donors, for it is
only through their support that we are able to continue our mission of improving
the health of our community. Giving to McLaren truly does make a difference.
Each donor has his or her own, personal reason for giving. It may be an
acknowledgement of gratitude for the excellent care received by the donor or a
loved one. It may be the strong desire to ensure that superior medical care is
available to all members of the community. It may be an intense interest in
research; in being part of finding a cure for a particular disease, or
developing a new treatment that may save lives. It may be a way to commemorate
the life of a loved one or celebrate a special event. Whatever the reason,
giving to McLaren Regional Medical Center will make a difference to our
community and the people we serve.
Sincerely,
Daniel T. Anbe, M.D. Chairman McLaren Foundation Board of
Trustees

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