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reasure. It's just one of the words Michael
Raymond uses to describe the Medical
Center. "Every great community needs

a few great things, and one of them is a hospital,"
says Raymond, the owner of Raymond Funeral
Service in La Plata. They can make communities
thrive and businesses successful.
Longtime resident Raymond and his wife, Tina,
have had many experiences with UM Charles
Regional Medical Center and are reminded of them
with pride and a sense of gratitude. Tina retired
from the hospital after years of service as a nurse
manager. Her late brother, David, was a respiratory
therapist here for years before he died in 2005.
"We've always been involved in some way,

Plans for a new Center for Breast Health at the La Plata
Commerce Center will complement the other medical
services for patients in our community.

a nine-year member of the Foundation's Board

A Commitment
to Breast Health

of Directors, serving for a year as Chairman. I ran

When you or someone you love has just been given distressing

for King Rex of Mardi Gras back in the day. Tina

health news, you shouldn't have to worry about what to do next.

still makes time to lead the Annual Crab Feast

Instead, you should be surrounded by the people and resources

efforts, and she joins our daughter Lindsey, who

needed to transform your fears into hope.

either volunteering or contributing to a hospital
project that was important for the community,"
shared Mike, who recollected that "my wife was

plays a role in the planning of the Celebration
Gala and other events."
When members of their family have been

As the region's provider of quality health care and a not-forprofit hospital, we rely on philanthropy to help us advance our
mission. That's why this year, proceeds from fundraising are

hospitalized over the years, the Raymonds have

helping to fund a new initiative that will be a welcome addition

experienced a true sense of advocacy for their care

to our scope of services for the region.

from the staff. Chief Nursing Officer Dana Levy

UM Charles Regional has received approval to build an

wears her advocacy on her sleeve for the patient

outpatient Center for Breast Health. Dedicated space will be

care experience at UM CRMC. "A grateful experi-

in the new La Plata Commerce Center on Washington Avenue,

ence is something we strive for with every patient,"

which is already home to our new outpatient imaging cen-

says Levy, "and it's a sincere pleasure and a great

ter, primary care practice and outpatient rehabilitation center.

source of pride for everyone who played a role in

Timing for the center's opening is still to be determined, but

delivering the highest quality care to them."

the CRMC Foundation leadership is excited to identify this

As longtime treasured donors of the Foundation,
Mike and Tina know their philanthropic investments

project as a funding priority for this fiscal year.
Our goal isn't to construct and equip a medical office space,

have made an impact and that they have experi-

but to provide hope, support and care for our family, friends and

enced excellent care and service firsthand from the

community members as they cope with breast issues. These

staff at UM CRMC who take great joy when caring

efforts will help ensure that a loved one or neighbor can count

for patients and making a difference. Indeed for

on expanded breast cancer health care and resources as we

all of us, it's a privilege to care.

commit to improving the health of our community.

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