{"id":624072,"date":"2024-10-23T15:02:45","date_gmt":"2024-10-23T19:02:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/newscenter\/?p=624072"},"modified":"2025-11-19T15:29:52","modified_gmt":"2025-11-19T20:29:52","slug":"saunders-foundation-30-million-commitment-medical-center-624072","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/newscenter\/saunders-foundation-30-million-commitment-medical-center-624072\/","title":{"rendered":"Saunders Foundation makes $30 million commitment to the University of Rochester Medical Center"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong>In recognition, the University will rename the UR Medicine Orthopaedics &amp; Physical Performance Center at 10 Miracle Mile Drive.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/\">University of Rochester<\/a> announced today that the Saunders Foundation, led by University Trustee Emeritus E. Philip (Phil) Saunders, has made a $30 million commitment to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.urmc.rochester.edu\/\">University of Rochester Medical Center<\/a> (URMC) to support novel research and clinical programs in orthopaedics, faculty in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.urmc.rochester.edu\/education\/md.aspx\">School of Medicine and Dentistry<\/a>, and nursing students.<\/p>\n<p>The gift includes $25 million to support the groundbreaking work of the UR Medicine Orthopaedics &amp; Physical Performance Center, the most comprehensive orthopaedic facility in the northeastern United States. An additional $5 million will establish a named professorship in orthopaedics at the School of Medicine and Dentistry and create new scholarships in the <a href=\"https:\/\/son.rochester.edu\/\">School of Nursing<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-624172 size-medium alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/URMC_HORIZ_SCOPP_4C-630x171.jpg\" alt=\"Logo for the University of Rochester Medical Center Saunders Center for Orthopaedics and Physical Performance.\" width=\"630\" height=\"171\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/URMC_HORIZ_SCOPP_4C-630x171.jpg 630w, https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/URMC_HORIZ_SCOPP_4C-768x209.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/URMC_HORIZ_SCOPP_4C-1536x417.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/URMC_HORIZ_SCOPP_4C.jpg 1737w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In recognition of the long-standing philanthropic support from Saunders, the University will name its facility at 10 Miracle Mile Drive the Saunders Center for Orthopaedics &amp; Physical Performance.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are proud to count Phil Saunders as one of the University of Rochester\u2019s great champions. His latest example of generous support for our Medical Center, our pioneering research and clinical care, and our incredible nurses is a testament to his commitment to the University and to the community of greater Rochester,\u201d says University President Sarah Mangelsdorf. \u201cWe share his vision for advancing the health and well-being of everyone in our region by providing world-class medical care close to home.\u201d<\/p>\n<style>.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }<\/style>\n<div class=\"embed-container\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/omGa7roKxYI\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>The Saunders Foundation will establish an endowed research fund and an endowed professorship in the Department of Orthopaedics that will be named for Dean\u2019s Professor <a href=\"https:\/\/www.urmc.rochester.edu\/people\/112358863-michael-d-maloney\">Michael Maloney<\/a>, a renowned orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in sports medicine. Maloney is also the founder and director of the Center for Human Athleticism Musculoskeletal Performance and Prevention (CHAMPP), which offers a multidisciplinary and integrated approach to athletic performance, injury prevention, and wellness.<\/p>\n<p>Saunders\u2019 gift will also create an endowed scholarship fund at the University of Rochester School of Nursing to support the nursing career goals of staff members at UR Medicine Noyes Health. Based in Dansville, Livingston County, Noyes Health offers community-focused health care backed by Rochester\u2019s world-class medical research initiatives.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_624512\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-624512\" style=\"width: 2000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-624512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/fea-saunders-center-for-orthopaedics-and-physical-performance-2024_08_24_PWurmc07_A.jpg\" alt=\"Exterior view of the UR Medicine Saunders Center for Orthopaedics and Physical Performance on a clear, sunny day.\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/fea-saunders-center-for-orthopaedics-and-physical-performance-2024_08_24_PWurmc07_A.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/fea-saunders-center-for-orthopaedics-and-physical-performance-2024_08_24_PWurmc07_A-630x378.jpg 630w, https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/fea-saunders-center-for-orthopaedics-and-physical-performance-2024_08_24_PWurmc07_A-193x117.jpg 193w, https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/fea-saunders-center-for-orthopaedics-and-physical-performance-2024_08_24_PWurmc07_A-768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/fea-saunders-center-for-orthopaedics-and-physical-performance-2024_08_24_PWurmc07_A-1536x922.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/fea-saunders-center-for-orthopaedics-and-physical-performance-2024_08_24_PWurmc07_A-1920x1152.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-624512\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The newly named Saunders Center for Orthopaedics &amp; Physical Performance is the most comprehensive orthopaedic facility in the northeastern United States. (University of Rochester photo \/ Halkin Mason Photography)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s no secret that the University of Rochester is one of the premier medical facilities in the country. People come from all over to seek medical treatment from the gifted physicians on staff. Adding the Saunders Center for Orthopaedics &amp; Physical Performance elevates the University and allows patients to receive the very best from this state-of-the-art facility,\u201d says Phil Saunders. \u201cI am thrilled to give to this center, the endowed professorship for Dr. Michael Maloney, a gifted physician and personal friend, and to be giving the School of Nursing a new scholarship. Our community needs to invest in professionals such as nurses and I\u2019m happy to do this for Noyes and Livingston County.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>David Linehan, the CEO of the University of Rochester Medical Center and dean of the School of Medicine and Dentistry, adds, \u201cPhil has invested generously in the research, education, and patient care missions of our Medical Center for many years. I am very grateful for the gift we are announcing today, which will advance URMC\u2019s position as a leader in the science and practice of orthopaedic medicine, with ripple effects that benefit the patients and families we serve for decades to come.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"pullquote\"><span style=\"font-size: 400%;\">\u201c<\/span>Phil\u2019s generosity allows us to expand our ability to help patients live better, healthier lives.\u201d<\/div>\n<p>Paul Rubery, department chair and the Marjorie Strong Wehle Professor in Orthopaedics,\u00a0says the innovative care and specialized treatment provided in the Orthopaedics &amp; Physical Performance Center will continue to expand thanks to the Saunders Foundation investment. \u201cThose of us who work here every day see firsthand the positive impact this incredible facility is having on our patients,\u201d Rubery says. \u201cProviding world-class orthopaedic care in a patient-friendly facility, while also pursuing ground-breaking research and training the next generation of surgeons is a truly wonderful gift. Phil\u2019s generosity allows us to expand our ability to help patients live better, healthier lives.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_624252\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-624252\" style=\"width: 1631px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-624252\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/inline-philip-saunders-michael-maloney-A1A5934.jpg\" alt=\"Philip Saunders and Michael Maloney stand side by side and smile at the camera.\" width=\"1631\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/inline-philip-saunders-michael-maloney-A1A5934.jpg 1631w, https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/inline-philip-saunders-michael-maloney-A1A5934-630x515.jpg 630w, https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/inline-philip-saunders-michael-maloney-A1A5934-768x628.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/inline-philip-saunders-michael-maloney-A1A5934-1536x1255.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1631px) 100vw, 1631px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-624252\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Saunders Foundation will establish an endowed professorship in the Department of Orthopaedics that will be named for Dean\u2019s Professor Michael Maloney (right), pictured with Phil Saunders. (University of Rochester photo \/ Matt Wittmeyer)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Maloney says having an endowed professorship established in his name is an honor he could never have expected. \u201cI\u2019ve known Phil a very long time, and while I am not at all surprised by his generosity, I am humbled to know that a future faculty member in the School of Medicine and Dentistry will carry a title with my name. Endowed professorships allow us to recruit top talent to Rochester and help raise the reputation of the school among our peers,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPhil sees the big picture,\u201d adds Lisa Kitko, the dean of the University of Rochester School of Nursing and vice president of URMC. \u201cHe knows how important nursing is to health care, and how an investment in nursing education benefits his community and our health system as a whole. By creating scholarships at the nursing school, he is making it possible for deserving Noyes staff members to advance their professional skills and achieve their career goals.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Saunders has long supported the University of Rochester and the Medical Center. Between 2012 and 2016, he established the Saunders Family Distinguished Professorship in Neuromuscular Research, the E. Philip and Carole Saunders Professorship in Neuromuscular Research, and the Saunders Endowed Fellowship in Neuromuscular Research.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to serving on the Board of Trustees from 2015 to 2020, Saunders is a member of the URMC Board and the honorary chair of the Rochester Philanthropy Council at the University. In 2011, the University named its newly constructed home of the Clinical and Translational Science Institute the Saunders Research Building. In 2015, the University awarded Saunders its Eastman Medal, which recognizes individuals whose achievements and service embody the institution\u2019s highest ideals.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>About Phil Saunders<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Phil Saunders is an entrepreneur and philanthropist known for his significant influence on the travel center industry and diverse business interests. He founded several companies, including Genesee Regional Bank, Truck Stops of America, and Travel Centers of America. His business portfolio spans auto rental, recreation, tourism, packaged foods, property management, and banking. Additionally, he has ownership interest in Sugar Creek Farms, Western New York Energy, and American Rock Salt, among other companies.<\/p>\n<p>Saunders serves as the current chair of Genesee Regional Bank Holding Company and has a rich history of board service, including at the University of Rochester, Cobblestone Capital, Lewis Tree, Royal Oak Realty Trust, New York State Trooper Foundation, Western New York Energy, and Rochester Institute of Technology, where the business school is named in his honor.<\/p>\n<p>Among his many achievements, Saunders is a member of the Rochester Business Hall of Fame and the recipient of an honorary doctorate from Paul Smith\u2019s College. His other accolades include receiving RIT\u2019s Herbert W. Vanden Brul Entrepreneurial Award and the <em>Rochester Business Journal<\/em> Icon Honors award. Saunders was also inducted into the National Association of Travel Centers Hall of Fame and is a member of the Livonia Central School District\u2019s Athletic Hall of Fame.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Health Care of the Highest Order<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The University of Rochester\u2019s 2030 strategic plan, <a href=\"https:\/\/boundless.rochester.edu\/\"><em>Boundless Possibility<\/em><\/a>, articulates bold goals that will guide the institution toward framing and solving the greatest challenges of the future. One of the plan\u2019s key goals is <a href=\"https:\/\/boundless.rochester.edu\/strategic-plan\/health-care\/\">health care of the highest order<\/a> and a commitment to continue to expand and transform health care delivery, promote an inclusive culture, and build programs of excellence.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In recognition, the University will rename the UR Medicine Orthopaedics &#038; Physical Performance Center at Marketplace Mall. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":922,"featured_media":624242,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[18432,10026],"class_list":["post-624072","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-university-news","tag-school-of-medicine-and-dentistry","tag-school-of-nursing"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin 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