It’s not just a substantial gift, but a personal one. Chan worked for years at the facilitythe Bay Area city’s lone trauma centerduring her pediatric residency. She came away struck by the importance of San Francisco’s main “safety net” hospital (where more than 70% of patients are underinsured or uninsured) as well as impressed by those who work there.
“Day in and day out, I witness the compassion and dedication of my colleagues as they work tirelessly to deliver the best available care to all of our patients,” Chan said in a statement released Friday through the Foundation. “Mark and I are proud to support such an important public hospital.
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No doubt such discussions fed into their donation to San Francisco General. While the couple now calls nearby Palo Alto home, they have long and deep ties to San Francisco.
And, as Zuckerberg said Friday, “We hope this contribution alongside the great work of other contributors, will help The General to continue to save lives and deliver care to everyone who needs it.”
