SSM Health Good Samaritan Foundation receives $5,200 from Tri-County Electric Cooperative, Inc. to support cancer care

October 30, 2023 09:59 AM -

MT. VERNON, IL – Tri-County Electric Cooperative (TCEC) employees recently donated funds from the sale of Mascot Pecans and specialty nuts. Our appreciation is extended to the community for supporting this annual fundraiser which allows employees to give back to the communities the cooperative serves. This year, TCEC's employee fundraiser was able to support five different agencies throughout the community, including SSM Health Good Samaritan Foundation Cancer Center.

“SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital is very grateful for the longtime support and partnership with Tri-County. A very special thank you to the Tri-County employees – their faithful support of Cancer Care makes a direct impact on every patient we serve.” Kay Zibby-Damron, MS, SSM Health Illinois Foundation Director.

At SSM Health, our team of board-certified medical oncologists, hematologists, pathologists, specialists, and nurse navigators will walk with you every step of the way to develop a personalized treatment plan that is right for you. SSM Health believes you don't have to face this news alone. Whether you’re being tested, facing a diagnosis or starting treatment, we are here for you. Learn more about how SSM Health can support and care for you through your cancer journey.

About SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital – Mt. Vernon

SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital – Mt. Vernon, operating in partnership with the Felician Sisters, is a 134-bed hospital and has the most advanced robotic surgical system for minimally invasive surgery, a comprehensive neurosciences program, and a pediatric emergency and NICU telemedicine program operated in conjunction with the physicians at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital in St. Louis, Mo.

In 2016, SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital was named a “Best Hospital” by US News and World Report for the treatment of congestive heart failure. In recent years, Healthgrades has presented SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital with the Patient Safety Excellence Award, Outstanding Patient Experience Award, and the Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence.

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