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F.F. THOMPSON FOUNDATION RepoRt on GivinG 2013

dR. david c. GRiMM

David C. Grimm, MD believes every Dr. Grimm contributes to Thompson medical degree with honors from

contribution to Thompson Health is Health in two distinct ways: directly as the University of Rochester School of
unique in that it carries with it the a physician and surgeon, and indirectly Medicine in 1993. “There’s an enviable

possibility that the donation could be by donating to our health system.
sense of security and pride that comes
of beneit, not only to anyone in the with having such an invaluable and
“The entire cycle of life – with all of
community, but ultimately to everyone.
its attendant twists, turns, losses and vital resource as Thompson Health
operating as an integral thread in the
“The hospital remains a physical, triumphs – unfolds each and every
day in the hospital in the very heart fabric of our hometown.”
tangible representation of how
strongly this community cares for
of our community,” he says. “Making Dr. Grimm is conident about
a inancial contribution allows my wife Thompson’s future, especially its new
and values its members,” says
Dr. Grimm, an orthopaedic surgeon Jeanie, our three children and me to afiliation with UR Medicine.
be a small part of a much grander
and partner at Canandaigua “Thompson has been, and continues
Orthopaedic Associates. “In some legacy of caring for and about others.”
to be, the top-tier choice for
ways, it’s a barometer of our collective “It’s a privilege and an honor to be
community health care in our region,”
commitment to taking care of each
a member of the medical staff at continues Dr. Grimm. “The ongoing
other regardless of our differences.
Thompson, and to render quality
afiliation with UR Medicine expands
Its success is our success. And it’s
care for my patients with the Thompson’s role to serve not only
immensely reassuring to know that assistance of such accomplished, as a destination for state-of-the-art
there exists a set of doors in the center
committed and compassionate care, but also as an entry point into an
of our community, open every hour
colleagues,” adds Dr. Grimm, who was extensive system capable of addressing

of every day to every person, that raised near Rush, NY, and received
any medical circumstance or need.”
leads directly to immediate assistance, his under-graduate degree from

support and care.”
Harvard University in 1985, and his

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