Honoring the Past by Advancing the Future
From the care that Lair and his family have received at Good Sam, Lair says he "has a deep appreciation for what an incredible place Good Sam is." He understands that medical advancements are critical to improving patients' lives, recognizing that in the past patient outcomes have been very different. Therefore, Good Sam's robotics program was of particular interest to Lair as an opportunity to make a difference for the community.
Good Sam has established a leadership position in robotics by being the first and largest provider of da Vinci surgical procedures in Cincinnati. Just as the da Vinci robot has revolutionized general surgery, the Magellan robotics system is causing a paradigm shift in vascular therapy. Through his professional involvement with the Magellan system and his knowledge of Good Sam's market-leading robotics program, Lair says "Good Sam was the perfect fit to bring the Magellan system to Cincinnati." After meeting with Good Sam surgeons and recognizing their commitment to remain at the forefront of robotic surgery, Lair chose to make a gift to help bring the Magellan to Good Sam. Of his decision, Lair says "it's easy to support an organization that has given so much to my family, and I want to be able to provide that to other people."
In the short time since the Magellan arrived, Good Sam physicians have pioneered new procedures and have quickly made Good Sam the worldwide leader in Magellan robotic-assisted surgeries. "I'm thrilled with the success of the program to date, and to be part of bringing the robot to Good Sam," Lair says. "Cincinnati is so fortunate to have great institutions like Good Sam because of the rich history of our city. These institutions have been built to our benefit. It's very easy to take our institutions for granted, and it is only with the support of current and future generations that they will continue to thrive. I want to do my part to keep that going." With an impact on patient outcomes in Cincinnati and around the world, Lair Kennedy has honored Good Sam's history of compassionate care by helping propel it into the future.