Look across Western North Carolina, and it’s impossible to miss the evidence of Tropical Storm Helene’s dramatic impact. Homes have been damaged, businesses disrupted, and lives turned upside down. Yet, amid this widespread devastation, one thing has remained constant: the unwavering dedication of our Pardee teammates. Despite facing personal loss and hardship, they continued to show up and care for others when it was needed most.

Join us on August 24th from 6-9pm for an unforgettable evening of music and dancing at Point Lookout Vineyards, featuring a high-energy performance by Blake Ellege and his Saddletramp Band. Tickets are $15, with $10 benefiting the annual Women Helping Women initiative.

“We are so grateful to Point Lookout Vineyards for naming Pardee Hospital Foundation’s Women Helping Women as the beneficiary for this special concert,” said Amy Treece, Executive Director for Pardee Hospital Foundation.

About Blake Ellege:  At the age of 4, Blake began traveling and singing with his parents in the Southern Gospel trio “Chosen.” By 6, he had released his first album and went on to win the North Carolina Gospel Singing Championship youth division for five consecutive years. Expanding his musical repertoire, Blake became an Elvis Tribute Artist, headlining at B.B. King’s Blues Club and performing at Graceland. He has performed internationally, including for cruise lines and television, and graduated from Brevard College with numerous accolades. Blake has released 12 albums, with proceeds supporting the Blake Ellege Endowed Vocal Scholarship. He is a member of multiple prestigious music organizations and was named “Outlaw Country Artist of the Year” in 2022 at the Josie Music Awards. Blake continues to perform with various bands across the southeast.

Get ready to hit the dance floor with Saddletramp’s ultimate 90’s country hits and support a worthy cause!

Get your tickets for the Pardee Hospital Foundation’s Blake Ellege Concert to Benefit women Helping Women

We are excited to share the remarkable progress of UNC Health Pardee’s Da Vinci Xi Robotic Surgery program over the past year and announce our commitment to raising funds for its further expansion.

This cutting-edge technology—the Da Vinci Xi system—has significantly enhanced patient outcomes, reducing post-operative pain and speeding up recovery times. It empowers our skilled surgeons to perform more precise and less invasive procedures, directly benefiting our patients.

Over the last year, Pardee successfully completed approximately 330 robotic cases, with its urology services alone surpassing 500 cases. By utilizing the Da Vinci Xi robot, lithotripsy, laser therapy, cryotherapy, ultrasound-guided treatments, and MR Fusion technology, patients receive the most advanced and minimally invasive treatment options available.

Pardee’s general surgeons have also integrated the Da Vinci Xi robot into their practices, enhancing the precision and safety of procedures. The addition of specialists in colorectal and bariatric surgery further expands Pardee’s capabilities, particularly in minimally invasive techniques. In gynecology, the adoption of the Da Vinci Xi robot is also enhancing the range of women’s health services that Pardee can offer.

To support this growing demand and continue offering the highest level of patient care, Pardee acquired a second Da Vinci Xi robot and additional instrumentation earlier this spring. The introduction of the DePuy VELYS orthopedic robot, used for total knee replacement surgeries, further expands the hospital’s robotic capabilities.

To sustain this growth and enhance patient services, the hospital is procuring additional equipment to expand the scope and effectiveness of the Robotic Surgery Program:

• Ultrasound for Endoscopy – $300,000
• Urology Laser – $210,000
• Urology Cystoscopy Instruments – $43,000
• Urology Equipment Tower – $50,000
• Endoscopy Equipment Tower – $150,000
• Endoscopy Scopes – $250,000
• Sterrad Nx for reprocessing Urology Camera Heads and Robotic Instrumentation – $125,000

Pardee Hospital Foundation is dedicated to supporting the expansion of the Robotic Surgery Program. We invite our donors to contribute to this vital initiative, which is crucial for maintaining our current service levels and accommodating future growth. Your generous support will help us continue to provide state-of-the-art healthcare and improve patient outcomes. Thank you for your continued commitment to advancing healthcare at Pardee.

By Valerie A. Hoffman

We are excited to share the remarkable progress of UNC Health Pardee’s Da Vinci Xi Robotic Surgery program over the past year and announce our commitment to raising funds for its further expansion.

This cutting-edge technology—the Da Vinci Xi system—has significantly enhanced patient outcomes, reducing post-operative pain and speeding up recovery times. It empowers our skilled surgeons to perform more precise and less invasive procedures, directly benefiting our patients.

Over the last year, Pardee successfully completed approximately 330 robotic cases, with its urology services alone surpassing 500 cases. By utilizing the Da Vinci Xi robot, lithotripsy, laser therapy, cryotherapy, ultrasound-guided treatments, and MR Fusion technology, patients receive the most advanced and minimally invasive treatment options available.

Pardee’s general surgeons have also integrated the Da Vinci Xi robot into their practices, enhancing the precision and safety of procedures. The addition of specialists in colorectal and bariatric surgery further expands Pardee’s capabilities, particularly in minimally invasive techniques. In gynecology, the adoption of the Da Vinci Xi robot is also enhancing the range of women’s health services that Pardee can offer.

To support this growing demand and continue offering the highest level of patient care, Pardee acquired a second Da Vinci Xi robot and additional instrumentation earlier this spring. The introduction of the DePuy VELYS orthopedic robot, used for total knee replacement surgeries, further expands the hospital’s robotic capabilities.

To sustain this growth and enhance patient services, the hospital is procuring additional equipment to expand the scope and effectiveness of the Robotic Surgery Program:

• Ultrasound for Endoscopy – $300,000
• Urology Laser – $210,000
• Urology Cystoscopy Instruments – $43,000
• Urology Equipment Tower – $50,000
• Endoscopy Equipment Tower – $150,000
• Endoscopy Scopes – $250,000
• Sterrad Nx for reprocessing Urology Camera Heads and Robotic Instrumentation – $125,000

Pardee Hospital Foundation is dedicated to supporting the expansion of the Robotic Surgery Program. We invite our donors to contribute to this vital initiative, which is crucial for maintaining our current service levels and accommodating future growth. Your generous support will help us continue to provide state-of-the-art healthcare and improve patient outcomes. Thank you for your continued commitment to advancing healthcare at Pardee.

Charles Waters, a Hendersonville attorney for 48 years, was a long-time friend and former member of the UNC Health Pardee board of directors. His connections to Pardee were personal too, as this was the place where all three of his children were born and where he later became a patient, receiving cancer treatment from the medical institution he supported as a board leader.

So it was no surprise when Mr. Waters passed away last fall that his children chose to honor his legacy with an enduring gift that celebrates the oncology nurses who were a critical part of their father’s experience during his end-of-life care. The newly established Charles Waters Memorial Fund will help oncology nurses obtain certifications to advance their careers and improve the care they provide for cancer patients at UNC Health Pardee.

We welcome the opportunity to speak with you about how you can honor your loved ones, like the Waters family did, with a gift to the Pardee Hospital Foundation.