Saddleback Memorial, San Clemente Receives $52,000 Grant

Grant will be used to purchase new pediatric medical supplies

San Clemente, Calif. (Dec. 3, 2007) – Saddleback Memorial Medical Center– San Clemente has been awarded a $52,000 grant from National Philoptochos Children's Medical Fund funded by The National Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society, Inc.

The grant will be used to purchase pediatric emergency and imaging department supplies. Some of the items include a pediatric phlebotomy table, Intraosseous Infusion System, Intraosseous Infusion System, Dinamap Pediatric Blood Pressure Monitor, Arterial Temporal Thermometers, and emergency department Pediatric Mayo Stands. “We are honored that we have been selected by The National Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society to receive this grant,” says Liz Bear, administrator, Saddleback Memorial-San Clemente.

“This grant will help us purchase new medical equipment for some of our youngest patients and help us continue our commitment of providing quality healthcare to the community we serve.” The grant was presented to Saddleback Memorial-San Clemente at the National Philoptochos Children’s Medical Fund Luncheon. The luncheon generated nearly a half-million dollars in proceeds.

About Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
A 325-bed hospital with locations in Laguna Hills and San Clemente, Saddleback Memorial Medical Center has been working to enhance the health and well-being of South Orange County residents for over 30 years. In addition to 24-hour emergency care, Saddleback Memorial offers complete critical care and an array of inpatient and outpatient surgical services. Saddleback Memorial is part of MemorialCare, a system of not-for-profit, community based medical centers.

About Saddleback Memorial Foundation – San Clemente
Philanthropy makes a difference. Saddleback Memorial Foundation San Clemente raises funds exclusively for Saddleback Memorial Medical Center San Clemente, a community-based, not-forprofit hospital. Every day patients are comforted, bones are mended, illnesses are diagnosed and lives are saved at Saddleback Memorial – thanks in part to the generous donations made by the individuals and companies of this caring community. For more information on the Foundation or to make a charitable, tax-deductible gift, please call the Vice President of Fund Development, Pat Davis, at 949-489-4552.