The capital campaign in support of Fort Hudson Health System’s major renovation and modernization project recently received a $100,000 commitment from Sodexo Inc., a provider of Quality of Life services for health care, education, government and other institutions.<\/p>\n
The campaign has now raised more than $1 million in less than a year’s time, officials said.<\/p>\n
Money raised will help the nonprofit senior care organization fund a $6 million renovation and modernization of the Fort Hudson Nursing Center on Route 4 in Fort Edward.<\/p>\n
Fort Hudson is the region’s only privately operated nonprofit nursing center and the largest skilled nursing facility in Warren, Washington and Northern Saratoga counties.<\/p>\n
“Sodexo has been a valued provider of food management services at Fort Hudson for decades, and we’re thrilled that they have chosen to make such a generous commitment to the future of our Nursing Center,” said Fort Hudson Chief Executive Officer Andrew Cruikshank.<\/p>\n
Among the many elements of the modernization, Fort Hudson plans to:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Transform four dining rooms to provide a more comfortable, home-like setting, and improved opportunities for activities and socialization.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Create a new, more inviting lobby and gathering place for residents, families and friends.
\n\u2022 Construct a new main entrance with a covered portico to shelter arriving residents and guests from the elements.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Replace furnishings in many areas throughout the facility, and make a wide variety of infrastructure improvements, including new air handling units and new elevators.<\/p>\n
Leading the way with contributions to the project are the Charles R. Wood Foundation with a gift of $250,000, and the Sandy Hill Foundation and the David S. & Janet R. Sheridan Foundation with gifts of $200,000 each. Other major donors include Glens Falls National Bank, Stewart’s Shops, the Glens Falls Foundation and Cool Insuring Agency.<\/p>\n
The employees of Fort Hudson Health System have combined to make more than $40,000 in pledges, said Cruikshank.<\/p>\n
Established in 1969, Fort Hudson Health System is a provider of senior care services inside and outside the home. In addition to the 24-hour skilled Nursing Center, Fort Hudson offers short-term rehabilitation, home health care, medical and social adult day care programs, care coordination and retirement senior housing.<\/p>\n
For more information about the capital campaign, call Shawna Cruikshank of Fort Hudson Health System at 747-2811.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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