Health-Wellness
The Livingston HealthCare Foundation is honored to announce a generous $50,000 gift from Robert Means of Livingston and his sister, Betty Bell of Foster City, CA, in memory of their father, Dr. Robert Ross Means, who served as a beloved Livingston physician from 1947 until his untimely passing in 1954.
Dr. Means was known not only for his skill as a physician but also for his kindness and compassion. Practicing during a time when money was often scarce, he frequently accepted payment in the form of chickens, vegetables, or other goods from patients who could not afford to pay in cash. His deep sense of care left a lasting mark on the community, so much so that one former patient placed flowers on his grave every week following his death. When she later passed away, she asked her daughter to continue the tradition in honor of the doctor who had made such a meaningful difference in her life.
This generous gift from the Means family supports Livingston HealthCare’s Clinical Excellence and Innovation Fund, the Foundation’s unrestricted fund that addresses the organization’s greatest needs. In recognition of their contribution, the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), where patients recover immediately after surgery, will be named in honor of Dr. Robert Ross Means, ensuring his legacy of compassion and dedication lives on through the healing care provided at Livingston HealthCare today.
“Dr. Means embodied the very best of rural medicine, treating every patient with dignity, generosity, and heart,” said Jessica Wilcox, Executive Director of the Livingston HealthCare Foundation. “It is deeply moving to see his legacy carried forward by his family in a way that continues to support our community’s health and well-being.”
The Livingston HealthCare Foundation extends its sincere gratitude to the Means family for their generosity and enduring connection with Livingston’s healthcare tradition.
About the Livingston HealthCare Foundation – They are the philanthropic heart of rural healthcare. As a trusted and proactive partner of Livingston HealthCare, the Foundation collaborates and responsibly ensures access to exceptional medical care through community support.
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