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About Medford mail tribune. (Medford, Or.) 1909-1989 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 29, 1963)
MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE, lUEDFORD. OREGON SUNDAY, DECEMBER 29. 19B3 B 3 A Community Challenge! The guidance and inspiration of the Sisters of Charity of Providence have been important factors in the adminis tration and operation of the Sacred Heart Hospital here for more than half a cen tury. Their dedicated service will con tinue when the new, modern Sacred Heart Hospital is built. The success of this building program has, however, expanded to a community wide project-a responsibility and a chal lenge to all who live here. As the doors of the new Sacred Heart Hospital will be open to all, an appeal is made to all good citizens of Medford, the Rogue River Valley and Southern Oregon to make this final campaign for funds a success! Medical Planning Associtcs Los Angeles, Consultants Edson & Pappas, Architects, Mcdlord, Oregon Almost within our grasp! Medford's Urgently Needed S2 123 000 - -"' " mm 11 mm u uvvcu u u ltulj A Real Need Exists! 1. POPULATION GROWTH The population of Jackson County has continued to increase. There is every indication that this growth shall march ahead at an even greater rate than previously experienced and necessitate more hos pital beds. 2. INCREASED DEMAND Growing public awareness of the superiority of hospital treatment, plus the growth of group hospitalization plans have increased hospital admissions. 3. SCIENTIFIC ADVANCES Monumental advances in the science of medicine in recent years have quickened healing and given life saving powers before thought unattainable. Up to date equipment and facilities must be housed in modern buildings. 4. HIGHER STANDARDS Hospital accrediting agencies, both governmental and professional, are continually raising standards with the public interest in mind. This requires a policy of continuing modernization for those who build and maintain hospitals. Less than $65,000 More is Needed ... Let's Finish the Job- NOW! CONSTRUCTION TO BEGIN IN EARLY 1964 The Oregon State Board of Health is expected to give final approvjl on the plans and specifications prior to January 1st. This approval will permit the hospital board of directors and the Sisters of Charily of Providonce to call for bids on the new modern Sacred Heart Hospital. THE FINANCIAL PICTURE FOR THE $2,123,000 Mortgage assumed by the Sisters of Charity of Providence 750,000 Hill-Burton Hospital Construction Fund 623,000 Pledges at the community level to date 685,000 $2,058,000 Balance needed prior to contract 65,000 Total Cost of Construction $2,1 2.i,000 YOUR HELP IS NEEDED Just under $80,000 is needed to complete the financial requirements for the new hospital. Community pledges have exceeded $670,000 to dale. Your pledge today will help assure the community of the bosl in medical care and hospital sorvices. YOUR GIFT A LIVING MEMORIAL All contributions and pledges are appreciated and thoughtfully acknowledged. No nobler or more practical investment can be made than the selection of a hospital memorial. A memorial dedicated to safeguarding health, alleviating pain, bringing lives into the world and prolonging life itself. Selections for memorial plaquos are available by contacting the Development Committee at the Sacred Heart Hospital. All Ideal Local ion . The new hospital will be erected on an 18 acre tract of land on Crater Lake Avenue and McAndrews Road. Regional planning, which includes population trends, industrial ex pansion and present and future highway construction gives every indication that the new Sacred Heart Hospital site is an ideal location. Mail This Pledge Card Please clip the con venient a p p lication form NOW ... and with your means, pledge or contribute a share in community development and progress. Published as a Community Service By The MEDFORDtJIiiTRIBUNE Sacred Heart Hospital Development Fund MEDFORD, OREGON To provnje funds lor ttie Sacred Hrart Hospital Development Fund, lwe hereby subscribe and agree to pay to the Sdcred Heart Hospital Development Fund as follows: Amount of Gift V. Down Pmt. - Currency ( ) Chetk ( ) $ Balance Due -.. Payable per Month or Year For Monlhs Dale 19.. or I prefer to pay as follows: Signed . Address City OFFICE USE ONLY Currency Check Q Date Payment Auditor Stale . Make Checks payable to: SACRED HEART HOSPITAL DEVELOPMENT FUND
