Wold Family's Gift Transforms Emergency Department

Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation announced on June 16, 2011 that it received a $5 million donation from Elaine J. Wold and the entire Keith C. Wold, MD family to name the Wold Family Center for Emergency Medicine at Boca Raton Regional Hospital.

In announcing the gift, Mrs. Wold said, “My family and I realize that all too often the medical journey begins with an emergency. It is critical that patients and their families receive the most efficient, comfortable, and compassionate medical care during these difficult situations. The Wold family is pleased to support a new and dynamic Center for Emergency Medicine that will provide a superior experience for all patients.”

Elaine J. Wold, along with her late husband Keith, has been a leading supporter of Boca Raton Regional Hospital for more than two decades. Dr. Wold served as a board member for many years, and Mrs. Wold served on numerous committees. Over the years, their philanthropy has supported many Hospital initiatives, including breast cancer awareness and cardiac services.

“The Wold Family gift is being utilized to transform our existing Emergency Department into the Center for Emergency Medicine. The state-of-the-art facility will expedite emergency patient care in a comfortable setting with an emphasis on clinical excellence, efficiency and privacy,” said Jan Savarick, president of the Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation.

To date, renovations have included an entire remake of all private treatment rooms, clinical support stations and waiting room. The final phase of the project, which is now underway, will include a new and larger main entrance and ambulance receiving area as well as further expansion of the Center’s waiting room.

Elaine has been close personal friends with Boca Raton Regional Hospital founder Gloria Drummond for many years. Almost 50 years ago, a tragedy took the lives of Gloria’s two children who were unable to reach emergency medical care because there was no hospital in Boca Raton. That tragedy led to the fundraising crusade led by Gloria that resulted in the creation of Boca Raton Regional Hospital. Today, Boca Raton Regional Hospital treats 42,000 emergency patients annually, and is ranked in the top 5% nationally by Healthgrades, an independent health care ratings organization.

“We are so appreciative of the Wold family’s generosity,” said Savarick. “This wonderful gift for the Wold Family Center for Emergency Medicine is advancing emergency care for the entire community. The Wold Family gift is a great starting point to bring the community together in our quest to build a superior technological and patient-oriented emergency service center.”

The Wold Family Center for Emergency Medicine 561.955.7100.