AdventHealth New Smyrna Beach Foundation Donates $200,000 to Fight Breast Cancer Locally

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla., February 25, 2020 – On Feb. 18, the AdventHealth New Smyrna Beach Foundation donated $200,000 to support the hospital’s purchase of the state-of-the-art 3D mammography technology.

This new technology will replace AdventHealth New Smyrna Beach’s 2D mammography equipment.

At an overall cost of a half-million dollars, the AdventHealth New Smyrna Beach Foundation donation is a significant contribution.

The 3D mammography technology equipment will be the only unit of its kind in southeast Volusia County and will help fight breast cancer locally.

"We have been so moved by the outpouring of support. With the generosity of our community, as well as hospital employees, physicians, and volunteers, we are able to purchase the 3D mammography technology which can diagnose about 40% more malignant tumors than the traditional 2D technology,” said Dr. Pepper Day, medical director of imaging at AdventHealth New Smyrna Beach. “This advanced technology will help us catch breast cancer tumors much earlier, reduce the number of dreaded ‘call-backs,’ and ultimately help save lives.”

In August 2019, the AdventHealth New Smyrna Beach Foundation kicked off its largest-ever capital campaign, named “Lighting the Way,” with a goal to raise $200,000 for the 3D mammography equipment. Through a community-wide drive that included a challenge to local businesses, multiple public speaking engagements, and many local citizens, the hospital’s foundation has reached its goal.

The local businesses that supported this initiative include: Abundant Health Day Spa, AdventHealth New Smyrna Beach Auxiliary, Baker’s Table, Edgewater Aerie #4242 Fraternal Order of Eagles, Hair by Mary, Holiday Day Charity Ball sponsors, local fire departments, Mind Body Soul, Nature in Beauty, New Smyrna Beach High School Medical Academy, Settle Wilder Funeral Home, Superwash Express, The Canal Street Merchants, and The Med Spa.

Since its inception in 1995, the AdventHealth New Smyrna Beach Foundation has provided more than $1 million to improve the health of the community by supporting the hospital and enhancing the technology available locally. To learn more or support the AdventHealth New Smyrna Beach Foundation, call Call386-424-5015.

About AdventHealth New Smyrna Beach
AdventHealth New Smyrna Beach has 109-beds and is one of the six hospitals in Flagler, Lake and Volusia counties that composes the AdventHealth Central Florida Division - North Region. Based in Altamonte Springs, AdventHealth is a connected system of care. With more than 80,000 team members, AdventHealth is one of the nation’s largest faith-based health care systems with nearly 50 hospitals and hundreds of care sites in nearly a dozen states. With the mission of Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ, AdventHealth New Smyrna Beach provides whole person care to heal the body, mind and spirit. For more information about AdventHealth New Smyrna Beach, visit AdventHealthNewSmyrnaBeach.com.

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NSB 3D Mammo Donation: On Feb. 18, the AdventHealth New Smyrna Beach Foundation donated $200,000 to support the hospital’s purchase of the state-of-the-art 3D mammography technology. Pictured from left to right: Steve Harrell, AdventHealth New Smyrna Beach chief operating officer; Mark Rathbun, AdventHealth New Smyrna Beach chief financial officer; Dawn Lynch, AdventHealth New Smyrna Beach chief nursing officer; Steve Kenney, AdventHealth New Smyrna Beach auxiliary president; Cynthia Couch, AdventHealth New Smyrna Beach auxiliary vice president; Marlene Thomas, AdventHealth New Smyrna Beach Foundation director; Pat Driver, AdventHealth New Smyrna Beach Foundation chair; Jean Tauber, AdventHealth New Smyrna Beach Foundation Vice Chair; Bob Demers, AdventHealth New Smyrna Beach Foundation board member; Cindi Flanagan, AdventHealth New Smyrna Beach Foundation treasurer; Todd Hook, president of the Edgewater Aerie #4242 Fraternal Order; Carol Court, AdventHealth New Smyrna Beach Foundation board member; Dori Peterson, AdventHealth New Smyrna Beach Foundation board member; Marvel Richards, AdventHealth New Smyrna Beach Foundation board member; and Renee Andrus, AdventHealth New Smyrna Beach Foundation development officer.