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Foundations donate $350,000 to Pardee

By Bill Moss, Published: February 1, 2016

James H. Cummings Foundation awarded $200,000 and the Cannon Foundation awarded $150,000 to support recent operating room renovations as part of the Pardee Hospital's Comprehensive Cancer Center Capital Campaign, Pardee Hospital Foundation announced Monday.

The renovations integrate the latest lights, equipment and computers in Pardee's 10 operating rooms, making operating environments even safer and more effective. Each fully integrated surgical suite has:

· More space surrounding the patient to accommodate surgeons and staff.

· LED cool lights so rooms can be warmer, which is better for patients and staff.

· An advanced camera so photos can be taken throughout surgery for future surgical reference and/or patient education.

· Reduced shadows, resulting in better viewing conditions for surgeons.

· No cords or wires that could cause tripping or jeopardy of medication delivery.

· Highly visible screens accessible by all members of the team; essential for viewing key information or recording video.

· Central controls of all technology, easily controlled by one technician.

· Stabilized computer stations housed on special beams.

James H. Cummings Foundation Inc. is a charitable, not-for-profit corporation organized in New York in July of 1962 for the purpose of complying with certain directions in the will of its founder and namesake. James H. Cummings was a resident of Buffalo, N.Y., where he owned and operated a pharmaceutical business, American Ferment Company. With offices and plants in both Buffalo and Toronto, Canada, Mr. Cummings grew strong ties to both cities, but he was just as much at home raising cattle on a farm he owned near Hendersonville. The Foundation has supported many renovation projects for Pardee Hospital, including cardiovascular, diabetes, orthopedic and spine facility renovations. For more information, visit www.jameshcummings.com.

The Cannon Foundation Inc. is part of the philanthropic legacy of Charles A. Cannon, industrialist and humanitarian, who was President and Chairman of Cannon Mills Company for more than half a century. The Foundation continues Mr. Cannon’s philanthropy through funding in healthcare, higher education, human services and community. For more information, visit www.cannonfoundation.org.