The Bethesda Health Group Foundation raises funds to ensure every Bethesda resident and patient receives the care, programs and critical medical equipment they need—no matter their financial circumstances. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we are able to bring comfort, dignity and hope to those who need it the most.
Recently, Bethesda identified an urgent need for new vital sign monitors and turned to the Foundation for help with funding. These advanced monitors automatically record patients’ vital signs directly into electronic medical records, improving accuracy and efficiency while giving Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) more time for direct patient care. The monitors enable faster, safer and more coordinated care for seniors recovering from knee replacements, serious falls or those managing acute conditions such as strokes or kidney disease.
Funding for the vital sign monitors was made possible by two extraordinary donors whose heartfelt commitment to the well-being of older adults ensures these seniors receive the support they deserve.
The John M. Wolff Foundation has been supporting Bethesda’s seniors for more than 70 years. Their generous gift purchased six vital sign monitors for Bethesda Dilworth and Christian Extended Care & Rehabilitation. In the early 1950s, Mr. Wolff served as President of the Bethesda Hospital Board and Chairman of the Building Fund, and personally donated to expand the Dilworth Campus—a legacy that continues today.
Juanita Hinshaw is also a devoted champion of Bethesda. She served on the Bethesda Board of Directors for 15 years, including three years as the Board Chair, and now serves on the Bethesda Advisory Board and Bethesda Women’s Board. When Juanita learned of the need for vital sign monitors, she, without hesitation, said, “Yes!”
“I’m just so happy I could help provide Bethesda with technology so vital to patient care,” Juanita shares. Her donation provided six monitors for Bethesda Southgate. “The new vital sign machines truly take our care to the next level and improve the workflow for our hard-working CNAs,” says Jennifer Popp, Vice President, Skilled Nursing. “The upgrade allows real-time information to flow where nurses and physicians can review it—even off-site.”
Linda Sanders, Corporate Vice President and Director of Development, notes that the John M. Wolff Foundation and Juanita Hinshaw are beloved members of the Bethesda family.
“Their support continues to make a meaningful difference in the lives of Bethesda seniors every day, and we are sincerely thankful for their generosity,” Linda says.
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