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Rogue Credit Union Donates Historic Gift for Children’s Health at Asante Medford, OR | September 20, 2023 | Press Release
R ogue Credit Union has made another extraordinary investment for children and families in our region. For 30 years, Rogue Credit Union has been a partner to Asante Children’s Miracle Network. Today, the credit union and its members have made the largest corporate gift in Asante’s history – to benefit the Olsrud Family Women’s and Children’s Hospital at Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center, which will open in early 2024. As the lead donor for the new Pediatrics Unit, Rogue Credit Union will be
and families across Southern Oregon and Northern California,” said Andrea Reeder, senior vice president and chief philanthropy officer at Asante. “Asante is proud to permanently recognize Rogue Credit Union’s generosity in the Pediatrics Unit.” The Pediatrics Unit, located on the sixth floor of the Olsrud Family Women’s and Children’s Hospital at Asante Rogue Regional, comprises 16 pediatric inpatient rooms that prioritize comfort, care and privacy. Each room is a
permanently recognized for its support in the new facility. “Rogue Credit Union, like Asante, was established in Medford in the 1950’s by a small group of grassroots leaders,” said
single private room with a private bathroom and has expansive views of the Rogue Valley. Notably, a Child Life active room
will provide a playful sanctuary within the
Roy Vinyard, recent interim president and CEO of Asante, “Our organizations have grown side by side, with the highest good of the community in mind. That makes this gift even more meaningful – we are honored to receive this landmark commitment to help care for our youngest patients and their families.” “Rogue Credit Union’s gift not only demonstrates the organization’s ongoing pledge to invest locally, but also their instrumental role in reshaping health care for children
hospital environment, while a Child Life quiet room will serve as a haven for art and reading, enriching the hospital experience for young patients. Co-located on the sixth floor is a dedicated outpatient infusion clinic for kids with cancer and other serious illnesses. “We’re incredibly excited about this next step in our partnership with Asante,” said Matt Stephenson, president and CEO of Rogue Credit Union. “We extend our thanks to our loyal members, whose unwavering support makes this
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