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In 1978 Bert Reames , local businessman and civic leader , started the Halifax Health Foundation . Bert and his contemporaries knew the value of world class health care in the community . They also understood the need for Halifax Health to continually reinvest in talent and technology to maintain the health of everyone in the area . Bert ’ s and the other founders ’ vision has grown into a health care philanthropic powerhouse , that has contributed over $ 15 million to support various Halifax Health lifesaving programs , including the Betty Jane France Speediatrics , the Mako robot for joint surgery , the Halifax Health Trauma program and the list goes on .
Today , two local couples , Lowell and Nancy Lohman and Charles L . and Miki Grant , are continuing to build on the legacy Bert started 43 years ago . Our community is stronger because of their generosity , and we are proud and thankful they have chosen Halifax Health to be a part of their legacy .
Lowell and Nancy Lohman created a $ 4 million endowment to build the Lohman Diabetes Center of Excellence at Halifax Health Medical Center . Lowell and his brother Victor have had Type 1 diabetes since their early twenties and the Lohman ’ s gift will support diabetes education
Bert loved and supported Halifax and navigation at Halifax .
Hospital and one of his proudest The Grant ’ s announced a $ 4 million gift to enhance cancer services at Halifax Health and most productive achievements through the Charles L and Miki Grant Cancer Center for Hope . Their gift will help Halifax was establishing the Foundation .
Health fulfill its promise to be the community ’ s healthcare leader and fulfill our mission to take care of everyone who needs our care .
Halifax Health relies on the generosity of individuals and organizations to improve the overall health experience of patients at Halifax Health . To learn more about how you can make a difference visit our website at halifaxhealth . org / foundation or call 386-425-4111 .
Halifax Health ’ s mission is to be the community healthcare leader , and we are proud to partner and invest with Halifax Health to provide world-class diabetes care for everyone in need through the Lohman Diabetes Center of Excellence . - Lowell & Nancy Lohman
Halifax Health leads the way in cancer treatment and now provides cancer navigators and social workers to help patients in their journey . Our gift is to ensure that everyone has access to programs like this for another 100 years . - Charles & Miki Grant
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