Stamford Health Receives $5 Million Donation to Modernize Women’s Specialty Center

STAMFORD, CT / September 18, 2024 – Today, Stamford Health announced a new $5 million philanthropic commitment from donor Susan Falk Rapoport to modernize its Women’s Specialty Center. Rapoport’s donation will help augment services and drive innovation at the Center, which delivers specialty care for women of all ages.

The donation marks the next chapter in Stamford Health’s multi-year fundraising campaign for women and babies. To date, the campaign has significantly contributed to the debut of the new Hackett Family Maternity Unit, the opening of the Cohen Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and the modernization of the Whittingham Pavilion.

“Susan Falk Rapoport’s generous donation will ensure that Stamford Health can continue to provide world-class, multidisciplinary care at our Women’s Specialty Center for years to come,” said Kathleen Silard, President and CEO. “We are so grateful to all of our donors who have contributed to the women and babies fundraising campaign.”

Medical conditions that primarily affect women are complex and multifaceted, and the Women’s Specialty Center provides coordinated care where physicians, nurses, and medical experts can work together to best treat patients at every stage of their health journey. With Rapaport’s donation, Stamford Health will modernize multiple elements of the Center including adding more rooms for existing and new programs and building private waiting areas for patients.

This modernization effort will ensure that care is delivered in a state-of-the-art, safe and efficient space, providing ultimate comfort for patients. Stamford Health’s team of distinguished specialists at the Women’s Specialty Center address a range of issues such as Endometriosis, Pelvic Floor Wellness, Incontinence, Fibroids, Genetic Screening, Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, Reproductive Genetics, High-risk Pregnancy and GYN Oncology with an overarching mission to relieve the suffering and improve the quality of life of women of all ages who are affected by complex and difficult-to-diagnose conditions.

ABOUT STAMFORD HEALTH

Stamford Health is a non-profit independent health care system with more than 3,900 employees committed to caring for the community through a wide range of high-quality health and wellness services. Patients and their families receive expert, compassionate care through the system’s 305-bed Stamford Hospital; Stamford Health Medical Group, with more than 40 offices in lower Fairfield County offering primary and specialty care; a growing number of ambulatory locations across the region; and support through the Stamford Hospital Foundation.

Stamford Health is known for its expert, person-centered care through its many recognitions and partnerships. U.S. News & World Report has recognized Stamford Hospital as a High-Performing Hospital. The Leapfrog Group awarded Stamford Hospital an “A” for patient safety. The American Nurses Credentialing Center has granted Stamford Hospital Magnet Status, which recognizes superior patient care with the highest level of safety, quality, and patient satisfaction. Stamford Health is Planetree Gold-Certified for Excellence in Person-Centered Care and is a Certified™ Great Place to Work.

Stamford Health is a major teaching affiliate of the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and offers treatment and expertise from Columbia University Irving Medical Center’s nationally recognized heart and neuro surgeons. Stamford Health and Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) have created a premier center for specialty orthopedic care right in Stamford, Connecticut. Stamford Health’s Carl & Dorothy Bennett Cancer Center has a robust collaboration with Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center.

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