Supporting Our Community's Health: Pardee Hospital Foundation
Pardee Hospital Foundation is dedicated to raising funds and awareness to meet the specific needs of UNC Health Pardee and its specialties. As a non-profit public hospital owned by Henderson County but not funded by it, UNC Health Pardee relies on community support to advance patient care, enhance technology,
foster research, and support vital clinical programs. Through the generosity of our donors, UNC Health Pardee can continue to provide
exceptional care and inspire health for generations to come. |
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| Celebrating a New Fiscal Year:
Reflecting on Achievements and Looking Ahead to Key Expansion Initiatives
As we begin a new fiscal year, we're looking forward to sharing the upcoming 2023-2024 Annual Report, which will highlight the year's achievements made possible by your unwavering support.
Along with a new fiscal year, we’re pleased to welcome Debbie Rouse to our Board of Directors, bringing with her a wealth of volunteer experience and enthusiasm. Learn more about her contributions below. |
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As we strive to focus on celebrating our collective achievements in this newsletter, it’s important that we remember that urgent needs remain, one of which you will read about below - the expansion of our Robotics Surgery Program. By supporting vital healthcare initiatives like this one, the foundation enables the hospital to positively impact patient outcomes, implement modern technologies and launch innovative programs.
Speaking of impact, It’s hard to believe we’re planning the 27th Annual Women Helping Women Luncheon, coming up this fall. Whenever I talk to anyone in the community about donor impact on patient lives, Women Helping Women rises to the top as a great testament to what your generosity has achieved. In this issue, we share several ways in which you can support this year’s effort that provides tangible results to women in need right here in our community!
One such way is to make sure that you don't miss the August 24th concert with Blake Ellege at Point Lookout Vineyards. - $10 from each ticket sold will benefit Women Helping Women. We're grateful to Point Lookout Vineyards for their partnership Additionally, we're proud to announce that UNC Health Pardee has been re-designated as a Comprehensive Bariatric Center for another three years by the Metabolic and Bariatric Quality Improvement Program. Check out the details below. The Pardee Hospital Foundation's work is vital in securing the financial resources needed to enhance and expand healthcare services, ensuring our non-profit county hospital continues to provide exceptional care. We remain grateful for your support and engagement as we work together to enhance the quality of healthcare in our area. |
Amy Treece
Executive Director |
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| Help us Empower Women: Sponsorship Opportunities for the Women Helping Women Luncheon Available Now
We are well underway in the planning stages for Pardee Hospital Foundation’s annual Women Helping Women (WHW) luncheon, which will take place on Friday, October 18th, at the Blue Ridge Community College Conference Hall.
Designed to provide supplementary support for women who require necessary medical treatment but cannot shoulder the costs, proceeds raised through the program help fill financial gaps for women in moments of greatest need. Now in its 27th year, the 2024 luncheon features Sharon Delaney McCloud as the keynote speaker. |
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McCloud is an Emmy Award-winning broadcaster, keynote speaker, emcee, host, and cancer survivor. She serves as the Director of Corporate Communications at UNC Health. Married with three children, Sharon enjoys planning their next family vacation in her free time. She is also very active in the community, serving on multiple Boards of Directors and advisory committees for non-profit organizations in North Carolina. Since 1997, WHW has evolved into a significant force for good within the community, beginning with a focus on recommended breast screenings and challenging the stigma attached to a breast cancer diagnosis. |
Dance the Night Away for a Cause:
Benefit Concert with Blake Ellege to Support Women Helping Women
Join us on August 24th from 6-9 pm 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 |
You're Invited: Business Partner Social
Come learn more about the future of UNC Health Pardee, how your support as a business partner, helps this community, and discover ways you can be more involved. Network with fellow business colleagues and bring a friend to introduce to the work of Pardee Hospital Foundation. |
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| Supporting Advanced Patient Care: Pardee Hospital Foundation's Role in Expanding Minimally Invasive Surgery 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.
Learn more about Pardee's Robotic Surgery Program, or expansion plans, and its benefits to patients. |
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Debbie Rouse Joins the Board of Pardee Hospital Foundation Debbie Rouse, a native of Hendersonville, and born at Pardee Hospital, has joined the board of the Pardee Hospital Foundation.
She brings a wealth of experience in healthcare and community service to her new role. , Debbie is the office manager at Echo Data Systems, a computer sales and service company, where she works part-time in the afternoons. She is married to Turner Rouse, Sr., who is retired. They have two children and two grandchildren. |
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Debbie's educational background includes an A.S. in Radiologic Technology from Piedmont Technical College, Greenwood, SC, a B.S. in Radiologic Technology from The Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, and a master's in health care administration from The Medical University of South Carolina.
Her extensive volunteer experience includes serving on the Women Helping Women Committee, which she helped start with Marcia Caserio many years ago. She has served as the Major Gifts Chair for the Pardee Cancer Center and was on the first Cardiology Fundraising Committee for the Catheter Lab. Currently, she is the membership chairman for Historic Flat Rock, where she and her husband are life members. Additionally, she is a member of the Ladies Aid Society of Flat Rock, on the development committee for the Flat Rock Playhouse, and Past President of the Junior Welfare Club, where she is a life member.
In her free time, Debbie enjoys traveling, working on 1000-piece or larger puzzles, reading, live theater (both at Flat Rock Playhouse and Broadway), and music.
Debbie is passionate about her involvement with Pardee Hospital, having experienced firsthand the care provided to her parents at the end of their lives and most recently to her husband during his joint replacement. She believes in her ability to connect people and her extensive fundraising experience. Debbie is excited to serve as a board member of the Pardee Hospital Foundation, working diligently to raise funds to support the hospital and the community. |
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The Legacy of Volunteers at UNC Health Pardee by Bailey Huff, Manager for Pardee Volunteer Services
I recently discovered a small wooden box tucked away in a room. Inside was a time capsule filled with notebooks, pictures, and mementos, revealing the history of UNC Health Pardee. This organization, known for healing and compassion, has roots deeply intertwined with volunteers.
When I joined Pardee in 2023, I learned about its origins at Patton Memorial Hospital. In the early 1900s, a yellow fever epidemic hit, prompting a group of determined women to form the Flower Mission in 1905. This group laid the foundation for what we now know as Volunteer Services, ultimately leading to the creation of Patton Memorial Hospital. |
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In 1951, two years before the hospital's first expansion, board member Georgiana Lane formed the Women’s Auxiliary of Patton Memorial Hospital. This group empowered residents to participate actively in their community’s health. A book from this time, found in the hidden box, recorded a check for $631.25 on August 23, 1951, highlighting the financial contributions of volunteers. Fundraising through rummage sales and membership dues were vital sources of support.
The box also contained hundreds of photos, some undeveloped, showing large groups of volunteers and community gatherings. These images painted a mural of community support, showcasing volunteers selling handmade toys, celebrating service milestones, and learning new ways to support the hospital.
Despite the passage of time, the expansion of the hospital, and the challenges brought by events like COVID-19, the dedication of our community’s volunteers has remained unwavering.
Their passion for serving Pardee has not faltered. Today, they continue to take on various roles, from making patient rounds to offering clerical services, guided by their unwavering desire to support the hospital. Pardee Hospital Foundation can always use volunteers to help in the office or serve on one of its event committees.
Reflecting on volunteers' enduring presence, it's clear they do more than just serve—they become family. Their unwavering support sets them apart. Are you inspired by the legacy of volunteers at UNC Health Pardee? Do you want to be a part of this rich history of service and compassion? If so, we invite you to join us. |
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UNC Health Pardee Designated as Comprehensive Bariatric Center for Three More Years Pardee is pleased to be awarded designation as a Comprehensive Bariatric Center for three more years by the Metabolic and Bariatric Quality Improvement Program. This allows Pardee to meet and exceed the needs of our metabolic and bariatric surgery community in WNC.
Our board-certified bariatric surgeons, Dr. Rebecca Rice and Dr. Chris Edwards, provide complete, surgical weight-loss care through a personalized experience and customized health plan for every patient. Learn more at pardeebariatrics.org. |
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Thursday, August 22 Business Partner Social Trailside Brewing
Saturday, August 24 Dec-Aid Concert Series featuring Blake Ellege benefitting Women Helping Women Point Lookout Vineyard Thursday, October 18 Women Helping Women, Blue Ridge Community College
Mammo on the Go Events: 10a-3p Friday 7/12/24 Transylvania Election Center Wednesday 7/24/24 Pardee BlueMD Mills River (Cross Road Drive)
Friday 7/26/24 Pardee BlueMD Brevard Friday 8/16/24 Pardee BlueMD Brevard Friday 9/20/24 Paree BlueMD Brevard Friday 10/23 Carolina Furniture Concepts |
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