First Financial Celebrates 70 Years with Donations to Local Hospitals

​In celebration of its 70th anniversary, First Financial Federal Credit Union is recognizing seven of its foundational partners by making a $10,000 donation to each in support of their organizations. Three area hospitals within First Financial’s field of membership are a few of the grant recipients – Carroll Hospital, MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center, and Sinai Hospital. 
 
First Financial granted $10,000 to Carroll Hospital, the first Carroll County partner group that First Financial added to its field of membership in 1990. Funds were allocated towards The Kahlert Foundation Simulation Center that is used to train and enhance care for patients. The simulation rooms use augmented reality that allows the user to train under different situations.
 
First Financial also donated to long-term partner, MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center, who the credit union has served since 1984. Grant funds will support the Hospitalist Work Area that will give dedicated 24-hour space to care providers with their own suite containing offices, conference space, telehealth capabilities, kitchen, private lockers, bathrooms, and more.
 
Additionally, $10,000 was granted to Sinai Hospital located in Baltimore, MD. Since 1988, Sinai Hospital is among the largest partner groups served by First Financial. Half of the donation was allocated towards Sinai’s Save-A-Limb Fund. The Save-A-Limb Fund supports patients who have complex limb and joint disorders at the Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics (RIAO). The other half of the donation went to The Herman & Walter Samuelson Children's Hospital at Sinai that specializes in pediatric medicine and individualized care for those with cancer, neurologic disorders, bowel disease, and diabetes.
 
“Improving the lives of others and making a difference in the community is what we are all about at First Financial,” said Eric Church, First Financial President & CEO. “It is an absolute privilege to do that alongside our long-term hospital partners that strive to heal and serve those in need.” 
 
For details on First Financial outreach initiatives held throughout the year, visit firstfinancial.org/community. To learn more about being a part of the First Financial difference, visit firstfinancial.org or call Member Services at 410-321-6060, option 5.

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