Danbury Hospital Receives

$2 Million Gift From Praxair

DANBURY — Danbury Hospital has announced the naming of the Praxair Cancer Center at Danbury Hospital recognizing a $2 million gift by Praxair Inc. This gift will assist the hospital in improving its facilities, programs and services for people with cancer and their families.

H. William Lichtenberger, chairman and CEO of Praxair Inc., said, “Danbury Hospital has been a great resource for the region for many years, and the cancer services team has contributed greatly to the health and well-being of this community and its neighbors. Praxair is honored to be able to play a key role in helping Danbury Hospital provide the best possible services in the ongoing battle against cancer.”

Frank J. Kelly, president and CEO of Danbury Hospital and Danbury Health systems, said, “We have made cancer services a focal point for continuous improvements and are extremely pleased to see Praxair take such a leadership role with this extraordinary corporate gift. We are privileged to have this partnership develop through Praxair’s strong commitment to our community, as well as Praxair’s desire to help offer hope, comfort and convenience for people with cancer and their families.”

The Praxair donation reflects a strong civic awareness and a demonstrated corporate concern for the residents of Greater Danbury, according to Gerard D. Robilotti, executive vice president, Danbury Health Systems, and president of the Danbury Hospital Development Fund Inc. “This outstanding gift will provide significant assistance toward the realization of Danbury Hospital’s plans for further progress in the field of oncology,” he said.

Praxair Inc. is the largest industrial gases company in North and South America, and one of the largest worldwide. The Danbury-headquartered company produces, sells and distributes atmospheric and process gasses, and high-performance surface coatings. Praxair products, services and technology bring productivity and environmental benefits to a wide variety of industries including health care, aerospace, food and beverage, electronics, steel, chemicals and refining, water treatment and others.

Danbury Hospital is the Western Connecticut affiliate of the Yale Cancer Center, offering comprehensive services for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer. Current related facilities and services include medical oncology, radiation oncology, surgery, laboratory/pathology, nuclear medicine, diagnostic and intervential radiology (including two linear accelerators), ACR-accredited mammography, chemotherapy, advanced therapies, research protocols, inpatient oncology, cancer review teams (tumor boards), stem cell transplantation, screening and education, complementary/alternative medicine, cancer concierge, supportive care, home care, hospice and pastoral care.