The Brothers of Mercy Campus Foundation announced it has received an $84,000 grant from the James H. Cummings Foundation of Buffalo that will help fund the first phase of a new nursing call light system in the Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center at 10570 Bergtold Road on the Wellness Campus.
“This generous support from the James H. Cummings Foundation of Buffalo will help us begin the much-needed upgrades to the rapid-response communications system to ensure the highest level of safety for residents, patients and staff on our campus,” said Teresa Dillsworth, Administrator of the Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. “This new nurse call station will be installed throughout the fourth floor and will help us to better meet the needs of patients in our sub-acute rehabilitation units.”
The entire cost to upgrade the system is estimated at $250,000, and the Campus Foundation continues to identify other funding sources to complete the project for all three residential floors of the facility.
The James H. Cummings Foundation was established 50 years ago and has helped countless nonprofit organization throughout Greater Buffalo, Toronto and Hendersonville, North Carolina. The Foundation’s focus is on organizations dedicated to assisting older adults as well as medical research and education.
About James H. Cummings Foundation:
The James H. Cummings Foundation was established to support the philanthropic vision of its namesake. Throughout its 50-year history, the Foundation has aided countless organizations in the Greater Buffalo, Toronto and Hendersonville, North Carolina areas. The Foundation’s interests are directed toward nonprofit organizations that are actively engaged in the following strategic goals: to advance post-secondary medical education, medical research and education; to provide services for vulnerable children; and to assist older adults and vulnerable adults. For more information, visit JamesHCummings.com.
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Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
10570 Bergtold Road
Clarence, NY 14031-2198