“Montage Health Foundation is proud to support this important work and we’re grateful for the generous support of community partners like Sally Lucas and the Lucas Fund for Physician Excellence”. “Recruiting and retaining the best doctors is critical to support the health and vitality of our community,” says Kevin Causey, vice president and chief development officer, Montage Health Foundation on the Center’s web page. The Lucas Fund was created through a $5 million gift by local philanthropist Sally Lucas to Montage Health Foundation and is strengthened through ongoing gifts from the community. Montage Health Foundation supports the work of Montage Health through grant-making, volunteerism, and philanthropic partnerships with community members and like-minded organizations. The Center for Physician Excellence is made possible through grant support from Montage Health Foundation and the Lucas Fund for Physician Excellence. Steven Packer, president/CEO of Montage Health in the release. “We value our physicians’ work and dedication to the health of our community, and know they are vital to all we do today and in the future,” said Dr. Sciuto said that there is no cost for physicians to take advantage of most of the programs. The program offers physicians continuing education, clinical advancement and professional development opportunities to grow physician expertise, wellness services, physician grants program to grow skills and advancement in their fields, clinical efficiency supporting improvement initiatives, financial health programs including student loan support and financial planning, volunteer opportunities to give back to the local community and beyond and social events to connect doctors with colleagues, family and community. Support is offered through multiple programs overseen by the Center for Physician Excellence. “Our goal is to offer well-rounded, comprehensive services to support our medical staff, enabling them to provide excellent health care to our patients and community.” “When our doctors are supported, connected, and engaged, they are better equipped to provide patients with excellent health care,” said Melissa Rosenthal, director of Montage Health Center for Physician Excellence in a press release. Though the Center is not an actual office where physicians can go for services, it provides access to many that doctors find helpful. “The Center for Physician Excellence is a program that offers physicians an array of resources, support and help,” said Montage Health spokesperson Monica Sciuto. The Center for Physician Excellence was created to support professional development, personal well-being and community connection for the nearly 500 local physicians affiliated with Montage Health. It is funded by a grant and a philanthropic gift. MONTEREY – Montage Health has launched a program with the goal of cultivating and sustaining a thriving local medical community.
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