Honoring the Cushman Legacy
In conjunction with the groundbreaking , Sharp celebrated the Cushman family ’ s legacy of philanthropy to Sharp HealthCare . Elliott Cushman was one of the founding donors to the original San Diego Hospital Association ( SDHA ), joining the campaign for the Donald N . Sharp Memorial Community Hospital , which opened in 1955 . Elliott later supported Sharp in several capacities , including serving on the SDHA Board and Finance Committee , helping dedicate the Sharp Memorial north tower in 1975 , and remaining an advisor to Sharp leadership for decades . Sharp recognized his legacy with the naming of the Elliott and Helen Cushman Wellness Center at Sharp Memorial in 2003 .
Elliott ’ s son , Steve Cushman , has followed in his father ’ s footsteps , serving Sharp for five decades on numerous boards and
Bill Littlejohn , Sharp HealthCare ; Gil Cabrera , Board Chair , Sharp HealthCare ; Chris Howard , President and CEO
The future Sharp Grossmont Hospital Neurosciences Center in La Mesa
committees , including Chair of Sharp HealthCare and Chair of Sharp Memorial . His extraordinary career of public service has helped Sharp become one of the most successful health care systems in the nation .
Steve ’ s daughter , Lori Moore , began her dedication to the community as a candy-striper and nurse at Sharp Memorial . Following her father ’ s example , Lori volunteered for two decades to Sharp , ultimately becoming Chair of the Board of Sharp HealthCare . Lori has been active in several Sharp philanthropy initiatives , including Sharp HospiceCare , Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital , Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center and Sharp Memorial .
“ It is an honor to represent four generations of support to Sharp HealthCare ,” Lori shared with GB Magazine . “ Sharp is a pillar in our community and we are proud to be a leader in ENVISION . We encourage everyone in our community to come together in whatever capacity resonates with you because Sharp treats you like family , and family always comes first .”
Next for the ENVISION campaign is the groundbreaking for the Sharp Grossmont Hospital Neurosciences Center , a new facility dedicated to treating diseases of the brain and spine .
“ We are humbled by the extraordinary support for ENVISION from across the Sharp HealthCare family and community ,” says Bill Littlejohn , CEO of the Foundations of Sharp HealthCare . “ We hope others will join us as we continue our mission to improve the health of the community with a commitment to excellence in all that we do .”
Begin your ENVISION journey by visiting www . sharp . com / envision .
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