The University of Virginia Health (UVA Health) has announced that its Manassas-based Prince William Medical Center has received a $2 million gift from the Cecil and Irene Hylton Foundation in support of upgrades to the hospital’s mother-baby unit.

The gift contributes to the medical center’s campaign to renovate the mother-baby unit and elevate the hospital’s labor and delivery capabilities. Plans for the unit and related programs include enhancing patient care areas to accommodate increased volume, incorporating new technology including ultraviolet incubators and AI-powered diagnostic tools, and enabling more personalized and holistic patient care by incorporating doulas and birth coaches.

“This contribution to such a vital initiative is not only immensely rewarding for our patients, but also a testament to the Cecil and Irene Hylton Foundation’s commitment to making a meaningful difference,” said Erik Shannon, CEO of UVA Health’s community medical centers and clinics in northern Virginia and Culpeper County. “As part of our 10-year strategic plan, we are dedicated to continuously enhancing and optimizing our resources, and this gift is a significant step forward.” 

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