For more than 30 years, critically ill and injured patients have received life-saving care in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital. These patients and their families are faced with an intense, emotionally charged, sometimes touch-and-go experience—so profound that for however long it lasts, it becomes the focus of their lives.
“Each year, the number of patients seeking medical attention at Henry Mayo increases,” says Dee Rickett, RN, MSN, director of critical care services at Henry Mayo. “Many of these patients are severely ill or injured and are subsequently admitted to the ICU, either directly from the trauma center/emergency room, or from the operating room following surgery.”
The current ICU has served the community well, but physical space and privacy issues, room and nursing station layout restrictions, and the increasing need for more beds to meet the community’s healthcare needs make it necessary to replace the existing ICU with a new, expanded unit.
So now, in keeping with their vision to create the ideal healthcare environment, Henry Mayo has begun construction on a new, modern 18-bed ICU. The $9 million project includes 9660 square feet of new space as well as enhanced technology and a comfortable visitor’s lounge for patients’ families and friends.
Funding for the project will come from Henry Mayo’s current operations and philanthropy.
“Across the nation, more and more community hospitals are depending on gift support to fund many of their building and equipment needs,” says Diana Vose, Henry Mayo Foundation president. “Many industry experts have predicted that the communities that have access to the best health care in the future will be those that provide philanthropic support to their local hospitals.”
The Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Health Foundation is conducting a campaign to raise a minimum of $3 million for the Intensive Care Unit.
“Our patients deserve the very best, and with the support of our community and our hospital family, we can ensure Henry Mayo meets their needs,” adds Vose. “Many of the hospital staff, volunteers, and physicians have already committed to providing generous support. Every gift, large or small, can make a difference and help us save lives.”
For more information on the ICU expansion plan highlights or to support the expansion, please call Henry Mayo’s Foundation office at 661-200-1200 or visit www.henrymayogiving.com .