Floyd Healthcare Foundation
Founded in 1979 by a small group of visionary local citizens, Floyd Healthcare Foundation has become an integral part of Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center, working tirelessly to raise private funds for the hospital and to support health-related programs in our community.
Over the years, Floyd Healthcare Foundation has provided significant support through capital campaigns and endowments for vital medical equipment, transformational building projects and community health care programs.
Campaigns and Endowments
Campaigns
Neonatal Ambulance - $370,000, Completed 2022
Donations will help provide safe reliable transportation for sick and premature infants by purchasing a custom-built specially-equipped ambulance for Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU) patients. As the area's only Level III NICU, Floyd is a destination hospital for infants needing higher level neonatal care. Maintaining a timely response to neonatal transport requests is a critical component to achieving optimal patient outcomes. The new vehicle will have adequate space for the transport and treatment of twins or a baby and mother all in same ambulance. It will also have space to safely transport up to four crew members providing specialized care as well as three family members.
Mobile Mammography 3D Technology Update – $500,000, 2018–2020
The upgraded mobile unit gives women access to screening mammograms at their place of work, physician's office, health department and other community locations.
COVID-19 Essential Needs Fund - $200,000, 2020
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect our community, Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center has quickly adapted to our changing reality to meet the health care needs of our community. Funds raised through the COVID-19 Essential Needs Fund continue to provide support and care.
Mobile Mammography 3D Technology Update – $500,000, 2018–2020
The upgraded mobile unit gives women access to screening mammograms at their place of work, physician's office, health department and other community locations.
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit – $2 million, 2015-2018
About 300 babies each year require advanced medical treatment in Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center’s Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). High-risk babies do best when they can develop in a warm, calm and comforting place, much like a mother’s womb. Providing an environment where these newborns can heal while bonding with their families helps them grow, gain weight, improve and thrive. Campaign funds were used to renovate the Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center NICU to provide optimal development of premature infants, family-centered care, improved privacy and leading-edge equipment.
Atrium Health Floyd Polk Medical Center – 2012-2014
Following the initiation of the management agreement with Atrium Health Floyd Polk Medical Center, Floyd Healthcare Foundation worked to establish a Polk SPIRIT Committee for employee giving and other fundraising committees to gain community support for the hospital.
The Breast Center and Mobile Mammography – $3 million, 2008–2012
In advance of the opening of Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center The Breast Center in 2008, Floyd Healthcare Foundation established a fundraising effort to support the new center and its mobile mammography program. From 2008 until 2012, the campaign raised $3 million for Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center The Breast Center, which provides the region’s most comprehensive breast exam using the latest diagnostic equipment including digital mammography, ultrasound and breast MRI, 24-hour diagnostic results, fast track appointments, breast health education, and a Mobile Mammography Outreach Program that targets under-served women.
Stephen D. Smith M.D. Pediatric Center – $1.5 million, 2005–2008
A lead gift during the Expanding Your Expectations campaign launched the Beyond Imagination Campaign for the Stephen D. Smith, M.D. Pediatric Center in late 2005. The pediatric renovation included the addition of an Intermediate Care Unit for young patients requiring a higher level of care. Floyd Healthcare Foundation raised $1.5 million for this project over the course of three years.
Expanding Your Expectations – $3.4 million, 2002–2005
The Expanding Your Expectations comprehensive campaign began in 2002 as an effort to help fund the expansion and renovation of Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center, with a new main entrance, operating suites, imaging services, waiting areas, and vital medical equipment. Over the course of three years, Floyd Healthcare Foundation successfully raised $3.4 million for this project.
Endowments
Focus on the Future
Launched in 1995, Focus on the Future was established as an investment endowment fund with a focus on teen pregnancy prevention and tobacco use prevention among youth. Over the years, the focus of the endowment has broadened to include many health-related programs for youth in the community. Local organizations that provide these types of programs are encouraged to apply for funding. For information about giving to this fund or to request funding for a program, contact the Foundation by calling 706-509-3290.
Robert Battey Fellowship
The Robert Battey Fellowship fund was established to recognize individuals for their generous support of Floyd Healthcare Foundation and honors the memory of Robert Battey, M.D. (1825-1895). Dr. Battey, a renowned surgeon and true medical pioneer, contributed to innumerable advances in the care of sick and injured with selfless devotion in Rome, surrounding areas and internationally. Gifts to the fund assist Atrium Health Floyd provide quality health-related services to our community.
Kiki Petropole Fund
The Kiki Petropole Fund was established by the late Angelique Petropole and supports the annual summer Kiki’s Kid Camp for children with Type 1 diabetes.