Jett Mehta, Indus Hospitality Group President and CEO, donated $1 million to the Sands-Constellation Heart Institute (SCHI) at Rochester Regional Health (RRH), a gift that will support the expansion of programs and services throughout SCHI, a leader in cardiac care and recognized as one of the most robust cardiac programs in New York State.
Mehta’s gift is one of SCHI’s largest donations and in recognition of his support, the Welcome Center at Rochester General Hospital (RGH) is now named in honor of the Mehta Family.
“It is important to me to give back to the communities we do business in. We want to show our employees and customers, we are committed to the places we live and work,” said Jett Mehta. “The Sands-Constellation Heart Institute is a wonderful resource for the community and is at the forefront of innovation and technology. I am proud to support one of the best cardiac programs in the country.”
SCHI is recognized as a center of excellence in diagnosing, preventing, treating, and managing heart disease and conditions. Its network of clinical leaders in specialty areas stretches from Medina to Ithaca, and at its center is RGH that has consistently been recognized nationally for excellence in cardiac care.
SCHI’s Dr. Timothy Malins is one of those clinical leaders and a cardiologist for the Mehta family.
“Dr. Malins taught me about the important work going on at SCHI,” said Mehta. “When given the opportunity to help with some immediate needs, I was proud to be able to make an investment that would positively impact the thousands of patients who walk through the doors each year.”
Mehta is born and raised in Rochester and serves on several boards and advisory councils. His company Indus Hospitality Group develops and owns more than 75 properties in the area including many hotels and restaurants. This is his first gift to RRH.
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