Dear: SAVE UTMC COALITION MEMBERS,
The University of Toledo Medical Center is in a better place today than it was one year ago. Amidst one of the world’s worst pandemics in over a century, UTMC is starting to reinvigorate our hospital after many of the staff had given up hope on this institution’s future related to an academic affiliation with Toledo Hospital. UTMC has served the healthcare needs of N.W. Ohio for over 50 years and its employees have dedicated their lives to healing the patients and to being part of a Health Science Campus that has been known for its teaching, research, and healing.
Currently, we are seeing the University invest money on: 1] A new medical records system to the tune of $28.5 million dollars; 2] More physicians are being hired to treat our patients; 3] The Toledo Clinic has brought on additional physicians to help full-fill the healthcare needs of our campus community; 4] The University has hired a new nurse recruiter to bring on additional nursing staff, and; 5] The University has started an aggressive advertising campaign to bring in new patients.
The hospital is offering COVID vaccinations to the staff that care for our patients and the community, based on the at-risk populations (per our Governor’s roll-out initiative). Additionally, UTMC has now entered a coronavirus study to determine what drugs are effective in treating the corona virus. UTMC is one of just 40 hospitals in the nation that are involved in this study.
This is what University healthcare looks like at UTMC at this present time. We have a way to go, but through the support of our patients, our staff, our physicians, and our community, UTMC can continue to be the hospital of choice for N.W. Ohio, as we continue to respond to the important needs of our patients.
The information above has been provided by Randy Desposito President of AFSCME Local #2415. Randy, Dr. Jim Willey, recently promoted to Medical Director of the Dana Cancer Center, and Carty will report to the “SAVE UTMC COALITION” monthly on developments taking place on the UTMC campus. Next month Dr. Willey will report on recent developments at the Dana Cancer Center.
Be well-stay safe and stay in touch!
Randy 419-902-1287
Jim 419-343-8010
Carty 419-309-5636
P.S. Please get your shots!
Currently receiving services at the DANA Center. Am really impressed!