{"id":11802,"date":"2023-09-04T08:01:32","date_gmt":"2023-09-04T08:01:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.topic.lk\/?p=11802"},"modified":"2023-09-04T08:03:03","modified_gmt":"2023-09-04T08:03:03","slug":"revisiting-a-legacy-at-joseph-fraser-ninewells-hospital","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/topic.lk\/11802\/","title":{"rendered":"Revisiting a Legacy at Joseph Fraser Ninewells Hospital…."},"content":{"rendered":"

Patricia Molloy, Joseph Fraser\u2019s Granddaughter Visits Hospital to Mark Centennial Year<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

The famous women and children\u2019s hospital, Joseph Fraser Ninewells Hospital witnessed a touching tribute to its storied 100-year legacy, as Patricia Molloy, the granddaughter of the hospital\u2019s namesake, Joseph Fraser, visited the institution as a gesture of remembrance. A special event was held on the 24th<\/sup> of August 2023 to mark this touching moment, which served to reinforce the hospital\u2019s commitment to women\u2019s and children\u2019s healthcare in Sri Lanka and pay tribute to its founding purpose. The visit and event coincide with the centennial year of the founding of the hospital in 1923, by Chrissie Fraser, in memory of her late husband, Joseph Fraser.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Surrounded by her family, which included 4th<\/sup>, 5th,<\/sup> and 6th<\/sup> generation descendants of Joseph Fraser, Patricia Molloy\u2019s presence added a sense of familial connection to the event. The occasion was also graced by Mr. Theo Fernando, Managing Director of Joseph Fraser Ninewells Hospital, and Mr. Thomas Daetwyler, Trustee of Joseph Fraser Memorial who presented Patricia Molloy with a commemorative plaque, acknowledging the enduring dedication of the Fraser family to women\u2019s healthcare.<\/p>\n

The focal point of the event was the symbolic planting of an Indian Gooseberry (Nelli) tree within the hospital\u2019s vast and luscious gardens. This gesture served as a tribute to growth, vitality, and continuity \u2013 values deeply intertwined with Joseph Fraser\u2019s commitment to providing exceptional care to women and babies.<\/p>\n

As part of the ceremony, an enlightening presentation also unfolded, shedding light on the hospital\u2019s remarkable journey. Whilst acknowledging its centennial year, the Joseph Fraser Ninewells Hospital is poised to stride confidently into the future, continuing to set benchmarks in women\u2019s healthcare in Sri Lanka. The hospital\u2019s legacy of nurturing women\u2019s health, and their children too, from birth through all of life\u2019s transformational phases stands as a testament to its enduring commitment.<\/p>\n

Patricia Molloy expressed her sentiments saying, \u201cI\u2019m pleased to honour my grandfather\u2019s legacy and see it continuing into the present and the future. I am also deeply heartened to note that my grandmother\u2019s vision lives on, embodied in the exceptional care provided by this historic institution.\u201d<\/p>\n

Managing Director, Theo Fernando added, \u201cWe look forward to building on our storied, rock-solid legacy and continuing to remain at the forefront of women\u2019s and children\u2019s healthcare in the century to come.\u201d<\/p>\n

Amidst the shared moments of gratitude and reflection, Patricia Molloy\u2019s tribute reverberated with the spirit of Joseph Fraser Memorial Hospital. Rooted in history, yet future-facing, the hospital\u2019s commitment to exceptional care remains steadfast. Ultimately, the event served as a heartwarming reminder that legacy lies not merely in what is inherited, but also in what is passed on!<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Patricia Molloy, Joseph Fraser\u2019s Granddaughter Visits Hospital to Mark Centennial Year The famous women and children\u2019s hospital, Joseph Fraser Ninewells Hospital witnessed a touching tribute to its storied 100-year legacy, as Patricia Molloy, the granddaughter of the hospital\u2019s namesake, Joseph Fraser, visited the institution as a gesture of remembrance. A special event was held on […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":11803,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7,6],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-11802","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-biz_news","8":"category-news"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/topic.lk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11802","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/topic.lk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/topic.lk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/topic.lk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/topic.lk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11802"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/topic.lk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11802\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11805,"href":"https:\/\/topic.lk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11802\/revisions\/11805"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/topic.lk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11803"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/topic.lk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11802"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/topic.lk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11802"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/topic.lk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11802"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}