The Guthrie Clinic is thrilled to announce a $5 million philanthropic gift from Jared Isaacman in support of emergency care at Guthrie.
Emergency departments across the country, especially in rural areas, are facing challenges including rising demand, workforce strain and systemic inefficiencies. Guthrie is proactively addressing these issues by renovating, expanding and modernizing emergency departments, improving patient flow and increasing capacity, while also implementing safety and security upgrades.
“As a rural healthcare system serving 11,000 square miles and providing emergency and critical care in underserved areas, including advanced capabilities at three regional trauma centers, Guthrie is a leader in emergency care innovation,” said Ryan Lesch, MD, Chief of Emergency Medicine, Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital. “This gift will strengthen these services, ensuring timely access for emergency care for all patients regardless of where they live.”
The gift will support Guthrie emergency departments at Robert Packer Hospital’s Sayre and Towanda campuses as well as Troy Community Hospital, funding critical safety infrastructure, training and life-saving technology for local EMS, dedicated mental and behavioral health areas, and emergency department staffing.
In recognition of the gift, the south side of Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital next to the helipad will be designated as the Isaacman Building. External and internal signs will highlight the name and gift.
“Pennsylvania is my home,” Isaacman said. “My children are growing up here and I want the best possible care for the community. I saw how access to strong hospitals and pediatric care can change the course of a family’s life. Supporting institutions that strengthen public health across the Commonwealth is deeply personal to me.”
This generous gift supports Here. For Good. – The Campaign for Guthrie, the largest philanthropic initiative in Guthrie’s history. The multi-year campaign is raising funds to directly further Guthrie’s goal of becoming a model for rural health care, amplifying access for all patients, elevating the standard of care, and unleashing the power of our caregivers.
“We are deeply grateful for this gift and Mr. Isaacman’s commitment to rural health care,” said Dr. Edmund Sabanegh, President and CEO of The Guthrie Clinic. “His generous support for Guthrie’s emergency care transformation will help us to build a stronger, healthier future – one where Guthrie is Here. For Good.”
