Port Huron, MI – December 20, 2023 – Lake Huron Medical Center (LHMC) is pleased to announce the successful delivery of the Giving Tree donation collection to Woodrow Wilson Elementary School. The donation drive, which aimed to provide winter coats, snow pants, boots, hats, scarves, and socks to students in need, received an overwhelming response from staff and the community.
Recognizing the importance of keeping children warm and comfortable during the winter season, Lake Huron Medical Center partnered with Woodrow Wilson Elementary School to ensure that every student has access to essential winter items. The Giving Tree donation collection ran from December 1st to December 18th, during which community members, staff and visitors generously donated new winter clothing.
We are thrilled to have received such an incredible outpouring of support from the community,” said Jose Kottoor, CEO of Lake Huron Medical Center. “Thanks to the generosity of Lake Huron Medical Center staff and the community, these students will have the necessary winter clothing to stay warm, protected and healthy. We look forward to continuing this partnership annually and creating more opportunities to support the success of these students and keeping our community healthy.”
The donated winter items were delivered to Woodrow Wilson Elementary School by Jose Kottoor, CEO, Chris Fulks, CFO and distribution technician, Steve Sanderson from Lake Huron Medical Center. The delivery was received by Principal Shylah Eagle and Secretary, Michelle Corsich, who expressed their gratitude for the donations.
Lake Huron Medical Center remains committed to giving back to the community and supporting local schools. The successful delivery of the Giving Tree donations is a testament to the dedication and generosity of this community.
Lake Huron Medical Center is a leading healthcare provider in the St. Clair County area, offering a wide range of medical services to patients of all ages. With a team of dedicated healthcare professionals and state-of-the-art facilities, Lake Huron Medical Center is committed to delivering exceptional care and improving the health and well-being of the community.
For more information about Lake Huron Medical Center visit: www.mylakehuron.com
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Lake Huron Medical Center
Lake Huron Medical Center is a 144-bed community hospital that provides a wide range of inpatient and outpatient health care services to residents of St. Clair and Sanilac counties including emergency, cancer and comprehensive breast care, bariatric surgery, physical therapy and rehabilitation services, pulmonary rehabilitation, and specialized diabetes programs. Lake Huron Medical Center is also proud of its affiliation with Lake Huron Medical Group which offers holistic, patient-centered care through primary and specialty care physician practices located throughout the Blue Water Area. Lake Huron Medical Center has been at the heart of the local community for more than 65 years working diligently to improve access to health care for residents of the Blue Water Area. Lake Huron Medical Center has been consistently recognized for clinical excellence in the delivery of patient care, safety, and experience. Raising the bar for quality health care in the Blue Water Area, Lake Huron Medical Center received the Women’s Choice Award in recognition of among “America’s Best Hospitals in Emergency Care”, Leapfrog Group’s grade “A” in hospital safety, Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award, rated five stars by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Hospital Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. Learn more at www.mylakehuron.com.
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