Together we are making a difference!
Your gifts to the Barton Foundation make a lasting impact on the health of those in our community. Below are a few examples of some the great work that has been done thanks to the generosity of our donors.
Robert Maloff Center
The new state-of-the-art, 26,000 sq ft. Center for Orthopedics and Wellness was made possible by a $10 million gift from Lisa Maloff, in memory of her husband Robert, and a $1 million gift from the late Dr.Paul Fry, II. With prevention and education at Barton Health's core, the Robert Maloff Center enhances the health of our community by introducing an innovative and proactive healthcare model. The Center blends renowned orthopedics and rehabilitation, a performance-based sports training program and integrative wellness all under one roof.
Level III Trauma Center
Barton Foundation helped to fund Barton Health’s transformation to a Level III Trauma Center and continues to support the growth and needs of the Trauma Center.
Barton Memorial Hospital was designated a Level III Trauma Center by El Dorado County in January 2015 and is the only trauma center in the Lake Tahoe, Truckee, and Carson Valley region.
The designation recognizes Barton Hospital as a critical access point where patients will receive an increase in depth and speed of care. Unlike other hospital facilities, trauma centers guarantee the resources for trauma care and the immediate availability of emergency medicine physicians, surgeons, nurses, lab and x-ray technicians, and life support equipment 24-hours a day.
A third of Barton’s Emergency Room Visits are Traumatic Injuries
Barton’s Emergency Department sees about 20,000 patient visits a year; one-third of these visits are traumatic injuries. When a patient experiences a trauma that first hour, “the golden hour”, is crucial – it is often the difference between life and death.
Trauma Program Saves Lives
In an emergency, Barton receives a call from our partners in the field “activating” the trauma team. Every member – ED doctors, surgeons, nurses, lab and x-ray technicians has less than 15 minutes to respond. Simply put, this program saves lives and keeps more of our patients here so their family can be with them during a traumatic eventOngoing technology updates, training for ED and Trauma staff, equipment, and other emergency care needs are covered by this fund.
Barton Community Health Center
Through a combination of hospital system reserves and philanthropic support from the Barton Foundation and Auxiliary, The Community Health Center’s expansion was completed in the Spring of 2013. To better meet the demands of our community, Barton Health expanded the building with 10 additional patient examination rooms, more bathrooms, storage, a bigger lab space, and an expanded waiting room. The new facility now allows for a more comfortable patient experience and a more efficient flow, allowing the Center to see more patients each day. The Center is our community safety net. Patients can pay what they can afford -- all care is provided on a sliding scale. A visit with a physician or practitioner can cost as little as $1. Uninsured or unemployed individuals can get needed health care for themselves and their families.
Neal Olson Playroom
The Neal Olson Playroom was completely remodeled in 2012 with fresh bright colors, new carpet, paint, murals, and furniture. Hospital employees donated children’s books to complete the space.
Family Birthing Center
In early 2009, Barton unveiled its new state-of-the-art Family Birthing Center, featuring private, spacious birthing suites with soothing décor and sleeper sofas to accommodate family members, new bathrooms, in-room refrigerators, birthing balls, birthing tubs, and a new Infant Security System. This project was largely funded by the Barton Foundation and was possible due to a generous donation from Ethel Mae Haldan, a long-time resident of South Lake Tahoe.
The Ledbetter Healing Garden
The Ledbetter Healing Garden was dedicated in September 2009 in memory of William, Beverlee, and Erica Ledbetter. The Garden provides a healing place for those seeking relaxation and restoration from mental and emotional fatigue. It features a lovely waterfall framed by a specimen pine, a rock labyrinth, gorgeous plants and trees, and an engraved rock to forever honor this special family that has such a long history both at Barton and in Lake Tahoe.
Healing Design Project
Fundraising for this innovative endeavor began in October of 2002 with the idea to present a soothing environment for patients in which to heal. The project began with research on the healing process and how the environment in which the patient is placed can affect this process. It was discovered that hospitals around the country were noticing patients placed in rooms with warm, subtle colors, soothing sounds and plush, comfortable furniture, healed more quickly, required less pain management and experienced a less stressful hospital stay.
$560,000 was raised for the project which incorporated lobby areas, patient rooms and the Barton Mountain Café. The Foundation took great care in selecting local artists and vendors in order to promote community growth and a local partnership.
Helipad
In October 2001, the Barton Foundation provided over $1 million to establish a helipad at the hospital. Prior to completing the construction, helicopters had to land in the parking lot area behind the hospital which was precarious at best. In order to land, traffic had to be halted, adding precious minutes to the transport time.
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