There are exciting things happening at the Mercy Southwest Family Birth Center! In addition to the joyful sounds of baby’s first cry, you might also hear a hammer or two as all of our birthing suites and postpartum rooms undergo much needed renovations.
While we promise to be as quiet as possible, the Foundation is thrilled with all the wonderful changes taking place in the birth center as a result of our latest fundraising effort. Called “Project Comfort: the Renovation Campaign for the Family Birth Center at Mercy Southwest Hospital,” the Friends of Mercy Foundation is currently busy raising the funds that will provide our birth center with a fresh new look.
The project will include new paint and flooring as well as updated cabinetry and furnishings – like bigger and more comfortable sleeper chairs for dad! We’re also providing flat-screen TV’s, DVD players, stereos and CD players to enhance the patient experience and provide a more comfortable environment. Additionally, specialty equipment such as new infant warmers, fetal monitors and state of the art lighting for the birthing suites will complement existing technology.
Donors participating in Project Comfort will receive a special commemorative room-naming opportunity. For a donation of $10,000 or $5,000 (for a birthing suite and postpartum room respectively) supporters can personalize their room with a one-word first name. A special door plaque will be created to reflect their choice.
“The naming opportunity makes this campaign really special,” says Stephanie Weber, Executive Director of the Friends of Mercy Foundation. “Donors get to choose a name that holds personal significance for them – in many instances honoring children or grandchildren born in the Family Birth Center.”
So now new mothers will direct visitors to “Adam’s Room” instead of room 2104 to see the new addition to the family – just one more personal touch in what promises to be an incredible new birth center at Mercy Hospital.
For information on how to contribute to this worthwhile campaign, please call the Friends of Mercy Foundation Executive Director, Stephanie Weber at (661) 663-6700.
