Treasure Island raised $45K for Orleans Community Health
Medina Healthcare Center to open at hospital with outpatient services
Provided photo: A crowd of nearly 200 supporters filled White Birch Golf Course on Saturday night for the 30th annual Treasure Island fundraiser. The event, which this year raised more than $45,000, also featured announcement of an innovative new Medina Healthcare Center, which is already in the works with opening of an Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic on Nov. 4.
MEDINA – The 30th annual Treasure Island fundraiser sponsored by Orleans Community Health Foundation was a resounding success, according to Scott Robinson, director of Marketing, Communications and Outreach.
The event Nov. 2 at White Birch Golf Course was attended by nearly 200 people and raised more than $45,000, making it one of the top years in Treasure Island’s history.
“This was a testament to the community’s dedication to supporting local healthcare,” Robinson said. “The live auction alone brought in nearly $10,000, making it the most successful auction in the history of the event.”
A major highlight of the evening was the announcement of the new Medina Healthcare Center, set to open within Medina Memorial Hospital. The Medina Healthcare Center will be a dedicated outpatient facility designed to address the critical healthcare needs of Orleans County residents, many of whom face challenges in accessing primary and specialized care locally, according to Robinson.
The facility will offer a wide range of services, including the Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic which opened this week, and primary care services scheduled to open within the next several months.
“Our community has consistently demonstrated a commitment to enhancing healthcare access,” said Marc Shurtz, CEO/CIO of Orleans Community Health. “The support shown at this year’s Treasure Island event allows us to take meaningful strides toward making the Medina Healthcare Center a reality, bringing critical outpatient services right here to our community.”
The evening honored the generosity of numerous sponsors who consistently step up to support community health needs, Shurtz continued. Among them was Bill Bixler from Seaway Insurance, who not only sponsored the Tiki Bar, but also contributed more than five Myrtle Beach trips to the live auction, expanding his previous offering of two trips.
This kind of dedication from community members was a key factor in the event’s success. The auction also set new records, raising more than $25,000 – a landmark amount for both the silent and live auctions.
The new Medina Healthcare Center is expected to serve as a beacon of care for Orleans County, addressing a gap in accessible outpatient services. The planned renovations, including more than 13 exam rooms, improved parking facilities and a dedicated entrance on the south end of the campus, are set to enhance the hospital’s capacity to provide efficient, comprehensive care in a single, accessible location.
As Orleans Community Health embarks on a capital campaign to fund this transformative project, the initial steps are already underway, Shurtz added.
“With the community’s ongoing support, we expect to begin offering primary care services in the next couple of months, ensuring Orleans County residents have timely access to essential healthcare,” he said.
“Orleans Community Health extends heartfelt thanks to everyone who attended, donated, volunteered or sponsored the 30th annual Treasure Island event,” said Megan Johnson, executive director of Orleans Community Health Foundation. “Your generosity makes a lasting impact, ensuring our mission to provide quality, accessible healthcare in Orleans County continues to be strong.”
