The Rochester Cardiopulmonary Group has established a non-profit fund dedicated to improving cardiovascular research, education, and patient care in the Rochester community, in honor of the group's founder, Dr. Robert M. Easley, Jr.

What does the Robert M. Easley, Jr. M.D. Heart Fund do?

The Fund helps sponsor patient education initiatives on how to maintain a healthy heart.

The Fund helps bring promising new technology and drug therapy to the community through involvement in clinical cardiovascular research trials.

The Fund assists in educating physicians and other health care providers in cardiovascular care by supporting continuing medical education programs such as the annual Cardiopulmonary Symposium for the Primary Care Physician.

The Fund provides financial assistance to health care professionals in their endeavors to increase their educational knowledge base in cardiovascular medicine.

The Fund offers grants to individuals or groups for programs designed to improve cardiovascular research, education, or patient care.

The Fund accepts tax-deductible charitable contributions from individuals interested in supporting cardiovascular education, research, and patient care in the Rochester community.

How can I help?

You can make a charitable contribution to The Robert M. Easley, Jr. M.D. Heart Fund, a non-profit, tax-exempt restricted fund within the Rochester General Hospital Foundation, and be assured that your tax-deductible donation will be utilized to improve cardiovascular research, education, and medical care in the Rochester community.

For more information or to make a tax-deductible donation, ask your Rochester Cardiopulmonary Group physician, or contact:

The Robert M. Easley, Jr. M.D. Heart Fund
Rochester General Hospital Foundation
Doctors Office Building, Suite G-04
1445 Portland Avenue
Rochester, NY 14621
Phone: 716-338-4800

Robert M. Easley, Jr. M.D. Heart Fund Mission Statement

To bring advanced cardiovascular care to the Rochester community via participation in clinical trials involving new drugs and devices for the diagnosis and treatment of heart disease.

To offer cardiovascular educational resources and material to health professionals and the lay public of Rochester General Hospital and the community.

To expand therapeutic options for the treatment of cardiac disease at Rochester General Hospital and in the community.

To direct charitable funds raised in the community to programs which facilitate education and research into the diagnosis and treatment of heart disease.