CHI St. Luke’s Health-Memorial purchasing ion air purification units with T.L.L. Temple grant
CHI St. Luke’s Health-Memorial can now improve the air quality within all its facilities using ion air purification systems purchased with funds granted from the T.L.L. Temple Foundation.
The $50,000 Temple grant allows for the purchase and installation of needlepoint bipolar ionization units at the Lufkin, Livingston and San Augustine hospitals.

A bipolar ionization unit purifies the air using ions to naturally break down unhealthy bacteria, according to product manufacturer Global Plasma Solutions. The units kill pathogens, including viruses and mold, and can neutralize odors and remove airborne particulate matter, such as dust particles.

 

“Our team is extremely grateful to the Temple Foundation for this generous gift,” said Monte Bostwick, CHI St. Luke’s Health-Memorial Market President/CEO. “We cannot put into words the impact this equipment will mean for the overall health of our patients and our staff. The swiftness with which they responded to our funding request for these units is incredible. The board’s concern for the overall health and well-being of our community is evident in how they step up to fund new, innovative equipment that will aid in the care of our patients for years to come.”

 

“These systems further ensure we maintain the highest level of care for our communities by allowing our teams an added layer of protection now and in the future,” said Eric Robinson, CHI St. Luke’s Health-Memorial Lufkin President/COO.