Poinsettia Ball Exceeds Fundraising Goal, Raising Over $117,000 for New Vital Sign and Heart Monitoring Equipment
Burgess Health Center is excited to share that this year’s Poinsettia Ball was a huge success. The event raised $117,606, which is more than the original fundraising goal.
The money raised will be used to purchase new vital sign and heart monitoring equipment for Burgess Health Center. This equipment helps doctors and nurses keep a closer eye on patients’ heart rates and other important health signs.
The project was divided into two phases. Phase I has already been completed and helped improve monitoring in the Emergency Department, Infusion Services, and Perioperative Services. Thanks to the success of this year’s Poinsettia Ball, Burgess Health Center is now able to move forward with Phase II, which will add this monitoring to the Inpatient Unit.
These improvements will:
- Allow staff to monitor patients’ heart activity and vital signs in real time
- Help keep more patients close to home by reducing transfers to other hospitals
- Make it easier for caregivers to respond quickly in emergencies
- Save time for nurses and providers by connecting directly to electronic health records
“This success shows how generous our community truly is,” said Bobbi Johnson, Director of the Burgess Foundation. “We are thankful to everyone who donated, sponsored, or attended the event. Your support makes a meaningful difference in the care we provide to our patients.”
Burgess Health Center is proud to continue improving care for patients and families in our community. These upgrades will help ensure safer, higher-quality care for years to come.
The Burgess Foundation is also happy to announce the date of next year’s event. The next Poinsettia Ball will be held on December 12, 2026.
Burgess Health Center thanks everyone who helped make this event such a success. Your support truly makes a difference for our patients and our community.