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POLK COUNTY—The Foundation for St. Luke’s Hospital recently announced its $1 million Surgical Excellence Campaign has been fulfilled. 

“Polk County residents are incredibly caring for one another and the health of this community,” said Wendy Hamil, Executive Director of The Foundation for St. Luke’s Hospital. “Their giving spirit and thoughtfulness to support AdventHealth Polk continues to ensure world-class healthcare exists in Polk County. We are grateful to have such a generous community.”

 The Surgical Excellence Campaign funds the purchase of state-of-the-art anesthesia equipment, orthopedic power tools, patient monitors, sterilization equipment, and electrocautery equipment. This advanced equipment means shorter recovery times and more cost-effective surgical approaches while meeting the highest safety and efficiency standards.

AdventHealth Polk (formerly St. Luke’s Hospital) offers a wide range of procedures for cardiology, orthopedics, pain management, urology, and general surgeries. The hospital has received five stars for “outstanding patient experience” from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. It’s ranked number one in the greater Western Carolinas in this category. 

AdventHealth Polk is also one of the top critical access hospitals within a 200-mile radius of Polk County.

St. Luke’s Hospital was founded in 1929 and continues to serve Polk and surrounding counties as AdventHealth Polk. It remains a 100% locally owned non-profit hospital. The Foundation for St. Luke’s Hospital has a sole mission to financially support AdventHealth Polk, ensuring exemplary healthcare in our community. In addition, the Foundation offers free community events to promote healthcare and wellness. Donations are welcome to help sustain, support, and actively promote community events, health screenings, and public healthcare information.

To make a contribution, visit FoundationSLH.org or give by mail/in-person at 89 West Mills Street, Suite B, Columbus, NC, 28722.