Dr. John Montgomery Advanced Technology Fund

Dr. John Montgomery Advanced Technology Fund

Background: Dr. John Montgomery was a pioneer who brought advanced innovative surgical techniques to the Eel River Valley, transforming the level of care available to the community. His commitment to innovation and dedication to utilizing cutting-edge technology to improve patient outcomes left a lasting impact on Redwood Memorial Hospital and the patients served.

Purpose: This fund honors Dr. Montgomery's legacy by ensuring that Redwood Memorial Hospital continues to provide physicians and caregivers with the most advanced tools available to deliver exceptional care the community deserves.

Geographic Scope: Eel River Valley and surrounding Humboldt County, California communities

Focus Areas:

Strategic investment in medical technology to advance patient care

Support for clinicians and their work

Strengthening hospital capabilities

Advanced medical equipment that improves patient safety and outcomes

Innovative technologies that expand treatment options available locally

Tools and systems that support clinicians in delivering exceptional care

Technologies that reduce the need for patients to travel for specialized treatment

Equipment that strengthens emergency and critical care capabilities

Systems that enhance diagnostic accuracy and treatment precision

Current Funding Priorities - Integrated Surgical Suite Needs:
1. Mazor Intraoperative Robot - Goal: $500,000
- Automated robotic arm that holds key surgical instrumentation in place for the surgeon
- Robotic guidance helps surgeons execute custom surgical plans with exceptional precision through micro incisions

2. S8 Stealth Image-Guided System - Goal: $150,000
- Intuitive StealthStation™ S8 system
- Enables clear visualization and surgical navigation of every segment in the spine

3. O-Arm Intraoperative CT Platform - Goal: $600,000
- O-arm Surgical Imaging System
- Provides real-time, intra-operative imaging of patient's anatomy
- High quality images with large field-of-view in both two and three dimensions

Donor Recognition Levels:

Pioneers (gifts of $10,000 and above): Dr. Cassandra Kennedy, Kurt Feuerman Foundation, Premier Financial, Redwood Memorial Hospital Medical Staff

Trailblazers (gifts of $1,000 to $9,999): Laurie Clendenen, Karen Colby, Laureen Driscoll, Sally Dwelley, Dean Hunt, Rene Imperiale-Egan, Dennis Leonardi, Lee Mora, Dr. Dale Winget

Pathfinders (gifts up to $999): David Alessandri, Lynn Baker, Cori Borges, JoAnne Center, Gloria Cottrell, Sue Georgino, Rhiannon Keleman, Ed Lewis, Kendra O'Brien, Dr. Lorien Paulson, Stephanie Pierson, Elizabeth Wardell

Contact Email: redwoodmemorialfoundation@providence.org

Contact Phone: 707-725-3361

Contact Address: 3300 Renner Dr, Fortuna, CA 95540