Mt. Vernon, IL – Planning and fundraising for the annual SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation Golf Par-Tee four person scramble are again underway. To support SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital’s community health initiatives focusing on food insecurity, patient transportation, and preventive services, this 35th annual event will be held Friday, May 10, 2024, at Green Hills Golf Club in Mt. Vernon.
“By participating in the golf scramble, you will be making a positive impact on the quality of care provided to the residents of our community. A healthy community is a thriving community,” said Kay Zibby-Damron, Administrative Director of Fund Development at SSM Health in Southern Illinois.
Registration will be held from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m., with a shotgun start at 10:30 a.m. Registration included green fees, carts, lunch, refreshments on the course, hors de’ oeuvres at the 19th hole, and an individual player gift.
“This longstanding event is the hospital’s largest annual fundraiser and it’s always a fun day. The generous support from individuals and businesses within our community truly makes a direct impact on health care in our community,” adds Zibby-Damron. “We welcome anyone to come join the fun in support of SSM Health.” For sponsorship opportunity information and golf registration visit givetossmhealth.org/GoodSamGolf or by contacting Kay Zibby-Damron at 618-899-1047.
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.
