Galveston-based University of Texas Medical Branch received more than $180 million to advance cardiovascular care, research and education. This is the largest gift in the institution’s history, and one of the largest philanthropic gifts to a cardiovascular institute at an academic medical center in the nation.
In recognition of the gift given by The Sealy & Smith Foundation, the cardiovascular medicine department will be renamed the Sealy Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, according to an Aug. 6 hospital news release.
The investment will support cardiovascular service expansions across the campus, including a new $80 million inpatient cardiovascular hub at Jennie Sealy Hospital, a $43 million comprehensive outpatient cardiovascular center, $7 million to expand advanced imaging capabilities, and new research and educational facilities.
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