Wednesday, March 07, 2012SHARON, Pa. -- The Sharon Regional Health System board of directors announced Tuesday the formation of the Sharon Regional Health Foundation, a nonprofit subsidiary that will have a dedicated board comprised of community leaders.
David Grober has been named president and executive director of the foundation. He most recently was vice-president for college advancement at Thiel College in Greenville, and is a lifelong member of the community.
The mission of the Sharon Regional Health Foundation is to enhance and promote health care services through partnerships, fundraising and stewardship. It will work collaboratively with the Community Foundation of Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio, officials said.
Linde Finsrud Wilson, CEO of Sharon Regional, said the development of the foundation is directly related to the critical role the health system plays in the community.
“Sharon Regional is experiencing significant growth in both utilization and in the number of new physicians who are choosing to refer their patients to Sharon Regional for inpatient care and diagnostic testing,” Wilson stated. “As the region’s largest provider of health care services, we want to ensure we have the resources to continue to offer our patients and their families the most advanced technology delivered with the highest level of service, so our patients do not have to leave the area for specialty care. ...We also know that health care reform will present financial challenges to community hospitals.”
Grober brings an extensive background of development and fund-raising experience to Sharon Regional. His 22 year at Thiel College were highlighted by a $25 million estate gift in 2011, the largest donation in the college’s history. He previously served as division director of the United Way of Southwestern PA, the director of annual giving at Westminster College, and executive director of the United Way of Lawrence County. He earned a bachelor’s degree cum laude from Kent State University and is a member of the Mahoning/Shenango Planned Giving Council, and also serves as a board member of John XXIII Home in Hermitage.
“My family has enjoyed decades of quality care at Sharon Regional and I am honored to help further the mission of the health system during this time of growth,” Grober said. “As a community, nonprofit hospital now supported by the structure of a foundation, we will offer an outlet for those wishing to express their personal thanks through charitable giving."
For more information on the development program at Sharon Regional call 724-983-7317 or email [email protected].