Donald Sussman Donates $1 Million to Support Family Health Center

Fort Lauderdale, FL (May 20, 2024) - Philanthropist and financier Donald Sussman, the founder and chief investment officer of Paloma Partners, has made a $1 million donation to Holy Cross Health to modernize the building that will become the new Holy Cross Family Health Center.

“Access to high-quality and equitable healthcare is essential. The services provided at Holy Cross Health contribute significantly to the overall well-being of the community, and I am heartened by the vision of hospital leadership and its exceptional team of medical professionals in expanding access, increasing innovation, and improving lives of all they serve,” said Sussman, who has a residence in Fort Lauderdale.

To recognize the donation, the drop-off and pick-up area at the Holy Cross Health Emergency Department has been named the S. Donald Sussman Emergency Drive Thru Entrance. The new Emergency Department signage was unveiled in a special ceremony culminating with a dedication and blessing by Holy Cross Health Mission Leader Mary Carter Waren. 

“We are at the forefront of transformation,” said Holy Cross Health President and CEO Mark Doyle. “That is because of visionaries like Donald who generously support our mission and our community.” 

With Sussman’s $1 million gift, the Holy Cross Family Health Center will be modernized with cutting-edge technology and equipment and will be a beacon of hope for the area’s underserved community, providing accessible outpatient healthcare services to meet the diverse needs of adults and children. The Family Health Center will offer primary care, annual wellness check-ups, immunizations, cancer prevention screenings, social services, pediatric therapy, community education and support, infectious disease management, laboratory services, culinary medicine classes, and therapeutic counseling, among other vital services.

“We appreciate Donald, and the commitment he has made to Holy Cross Health,” said Holy Cross Health Board Chair Keith Koenig. “We hope others in our community will follow Donald’s lead so we can continue to have a positive impact on the patients we serve.”

The Holy Cross Family Health Center represents the commitment Holy Cross Health makes to improve healthcare accessibility and address the unique needs of the community. Philanthropic support for the Holy Cross Family Health Center will make a tangible difference in the lives of countless individuals, providing them with the care and resources they need to lead healthier, happier lives.

“We are so grateful for Donald’s donation as we continue to build a healthier future for our community,” said Laura Denoux, Vice President and Chief Development Officer at Holy Cross Health. “By consolidating services under one roof with the addition of the Family Health Center, we aim to enhance collaboration and coordination among various medical disciplines, fostering a holistic approach to healthcare.” 

There are naming opportunities throughout the Family Health Center. To learn more about giving opportunities, visit Holy-Cross.com/Giving.

ABOUT HOLY CROSS HEALTH 
A member of Trinity Health, Fort Lauderdale-based Holy Cross Hospital, dba Holy Cross Health, is a full-service, not-for-profit, Catholic, teaching hospital operating in the spirit of the Sisters of Mercy. Holy Cross has been recognized for six Types of Care in U.S. News and World Report's 2023-24 Best Hospital rankings and was named among the 2024 America's Best-In-State Hospitals by Newsweek. Through strategic collaborations and a commitment to being a person-centered, transforming, healing presence, the 557-bed hospital offers progressive inpatient, outpatient and community outreach services and clinical research trials to serve as our community’s trusted health partner for life. Holy Cross Health also encompasses Holy Cross HealthPlex outpatient facility, an urgent care center and more than 40 Holy Cross Medical Group physician practices. To learn more about Holy Cross Health, visit holy-cross.com. Connect @holycrossfl.