The gift, from philanthropists Sue and Bill Gross, will fund various improvements, including new imaging technologies as well as expanded and enhanced facilities, according to a news release. Plans also include reconfiguring the emergency department, where there will be individual treatment areas.
“I am inspired and humbled by the philanthropic leadership and compassion of Sue and Bill Gross,” said Kenneth D. McFarland, president and CEO of Mission Hospital. “Their incredibly generous gift will have an immediate and substantial impact on the delivery of exceptional health care in Laguna Beach and the surrounding communities.”
The Laguna Beach ED serves an average of 12,000 patients per year, according to the release.
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