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JupitEr MEdical cEntEr nEws

Jupiter Medical Center Raises Relief Fund. The foundation also received an interfaith importance,” said Dr. Amit Rastogi, president and CEO

Nearly $1.8 Million For donation from JupiterFIRST Church, St. Peter Catholic of Jupiter Medical Center. “The protective measures we
Church and Temple Beth Am of more than $45,000.
executed, including advanced sterilization safeguards,
COVID-19 Relief Fund Additional generous donors contributed funds through enabled us to serve two, distinct patient populations
#GivingTuesdayNow and through other efforts, which in separate areas of our medical facility to prevent the
Support from donors is needed to sustain Jupiter enabled the medical center to purchase equipment needed likelihood of spread. We are extremely grateful to the
Medical Center at any time, but it is particularly critical in for FDA-approved rapid molecular testing. Jupiter community for their support.”
times of crisis. In the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Medical Center was also able to acquire a telehealth cart The COVID-19 Relief Fund is part of Jupiter Medical
Jupiter Medical Center Foundation received nearly $1.8 for intensive care unit physicians to communicate with Center Foundation’s $300 million Vision. Innovation.
million in philanthropic donations. isolated patients, which reduced their exposure to the Impact. Campaign, which is guided by a vision to bring
“We are extremely grateful for the generosity of the virus. Other donated funds were used to purchase two world-class clinical programs to the community, while
community and our donors during this uncertain time,” additional Tru-D light disinfecting robots. The hospital providing the highest standards of quality, safety and
said Liv Vesely, president of Jupiter Medical Center also received thousands of dollars in restaurant gift patient experience. To show support, the executive
Foundation. “Gifts received are helping to offset losses cards and meal donations for front-line workers, and an members of the foundation team have also committed
due to decreased volumes, and have allowed us to anonymous donor made a $500,000 cash donation that nearly $50,000 in payroll deductions toward the
purchase additional medical equipment to address the was directed toward the hospital’s greatest need to care COVID-19 Relief Fund. To date, more than $210 million
hospital’s highest priority needs.” for coronavirus patients. has been raised as part of the campaign.
The hospital received multiple donations as the Jupiter Medical Center prepared well in advance of About Jupiter Medical Center Foundation
community rallied to support Jupiter Medical Center the pandemic’s onslaught and stayed in constant contact Since its founding in 1989, Jupiter Medical Center
Foundation’s COVID-19 Relief Fund. wThrough with state and local officials. Planning for the coronavirus Foundation has empowered Jupiter Medical Center
ClubsHELP, an organization that connects golf began more than a month before the first patient received with the financial resources to reimagine the delivery of
organizations with local communities to provide critical a positive diagnosis, allowing time for advancements health and wellness to the region. Jupiter Medical Center
resources in times of need, Jupiter Medical Center in testing and the implementation of state-of-the-art Foundation, together with Jupiter Medical Center, is
was “adopted” by the Seminole Golf Club. Members methodologies. committed to transforming regional healthcare through
stepped up collectively, raising more than $250,000 “The health, well-being and safety of our patients, leading-edge technology, patient-centered care and
for Jupiter Medical Center Foundation’s COVID-19 physicians and team members are of the utmost enhanced facilities. The foundation has funded a number
of major projects at Jupiter Medical Center, including the
De George Pediatric Unit in partnership with Nicklaus
Children’s Hospital, the Margaret W. Niedland Breast
Center, The Anderson Family Orthopedic & Spine
Center, the Frank E. and Mary D. Walsh Robotic Surgery
Program, and the Florence A. De George Pavilion.
As a leading, not-for-profit medical provider in the
region, Jupiter Medical Center relies on philanthropic
gifts to maintain patients’ well-being and quality of care
and Jupiter Medical Center Foundation is dedicated
to securing this financial support in order to fulfill the
mission of the organization. For more information, please
visit jmcfoundation.org.
Photos by Andrew Ray

Pet Matters

by Pat Deshong, President of Furry Friends unsocialized, some to the point of being almost feral.
Adoption, Clinic & Ranch, July 2020 Despite the difficult surroundings, our team searched
every room, determined to make sure all of the Schnauzers
were accounted for. It was certainly easy for them to hide.
“For the Love of Animals” The owner’s family had reached out to Furry Friends for
features real stories happening help and their relief was palpable upon learning that his
at Furry Friends in Jupiter. We beloved animals would be safe in our care.
are The Humane Society of We loaded the pups up and headed to Furry Friends…
Greater Jupiter/Tequesta and the some destined for our Jupiter location and others for our
only no-kill shelter open to the ranch in Palm City. At both locations, they were loved,
public in northern Palm Beach fed and examined by our veterinarians. Most have made
County. We’ve been rescuing, tremendous progress in adjusting to their new environments
rehabilitating, and re-homing the while a few will take a little longer. But we are here for them
homeless animals in our community for more than 30 years. no matter how long it takes.
Our not for profit 501c3 organization consists of our Jupiter We thank each of you for your interest in this story and
based adoption center, veterinary clinic (open to the public), support of the furry family. We’ve received thousands of
thrift store, and Palm City Ranch. inquiries and over 100 adoption applications. Our mission
is to get each one of them in the wonderful home they so
richly deserve. All of our residents are deserving, no matter Ways to donate (tax ID #59-2111273):
The stench was overpowering. The amount of garbage, their age, breed or background. 1. Mail a check made payable to Furry Friends to 100 Capital
urine and feces throughout the house was incomprehensible. When considering adding a furry family member to Street, Jupiter, FL 33458.
All eyes of our six team members expressed shock upon your family, please visit our Palm City Ranch at 4841 SW 2. Visit www.furryfriendsadoption.org
entering the home of the Miami man hoarding fifteen Zarrella Street or our new Jupiter Adoption Center at 100 3. Call us with your credit card information at 561.747.5311
Schnauzers. Wading through the debris, we noticed a pan Capital Street in the Jupiter Commerce Park. PLEASE ext. 3
of dog food on the kitchen floor, the only feeding source CALL 561-747-5311 PRIOR TO VISITING EITHER
for the many furry residents. The dogs were scared and LOCATION DUE TO COVID-19. “Your donation creates the possibilities to make miracles
Blessings to you for your support and faith in us… all happen for our Furry Friends”
for the LOVE of animals!

Patricia Deshong, President

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