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Welcome to OBICI Healthcare Foundation
The Obici Healthcare Foundation is a new private
Foundation established in 2006 with assets established through the
generosity of Amedeo Obici and funds from the merger of the Obici
Health System and Sentara Health Care.
The Foundation is a new independent
entity unrelated to any other health
organization. The Foundation is governed
by an independent board composed of citizens living in Suffolk and
in surrounding communities in the previous service area of the Louise
Obici Memorial Hospital.
Message from the Chairmen |
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The Board
of Directors has been encouraged by the enthusiasm of the
community partners and the accomplishments achieved over the
last year. From programs for children to serving seniors,
we have touched every segment of the population in a meaningful
way. This Annual Report features some of the programs we have
funded including the expanded dental clinic in Ivor and the
obesity prevention programs in Suffolk and Franklin. We know
this is only the beginning. We are just starting to make an
impact and we have so much more to learn and accomplish. Obici
Healthcare Foundation is carving its legacy through the community
like a river carves its path. Each year we are uncovering
new and exciting opportunities.
When the Foundation was established as a private foundation
and the Board of Directors selected, it was with great attention
to character and community commitment. This year, we had our
first founding Board Member rotate off the Board and a new
member join us. Henry Simpson was the Board Treasurer and
helped us understand the complicated Federal regulations that
guide private foundations. He monitored and guided our process
as we developed the basis for the financial footprint we follow
today. Henry Simpson’s impression will be a lasting
one on this Foundation as it benefits the community for generations
to come.
On behalf of the Board of Directors, we are truly grateful
for the guidance Henry provided us.
We are encouraged by the great possibilities and we look hopefully
down river to what the future holds. As we look forward we
welcome Frank Spady, III as our newest Board Member for 2009.
We know that the strong leadership of our Board will be the
stability we need to navigate this next year.
It is going to be an exciting journey.
Sincerely, George Y. Birdsong
Chairman
J. Samuel Glasscock
Vice Chairman
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