b'Generations of the Dillon family witnessing their generosity in action.opportunities. They formally recommended that the Department of Defense further develop military-civilian training partnerships. Carol notes, My family and I take great pride in observing the efforts of the practice HonorHealth is the only community-baseddemonstrations on the Blackhawk simulator we hospital in the country to provide realistic, high- have witnessed at the Military Partnership facility. quality trauma medical training to military nursesAs these dedicated heroes gain experience and and medics as well as local first responders. Andhone their skills, our military and civilians stand thanks to generous donors like the Dillons, thisto benefit from these lifesaving measures. Mike life-saving training allows these heroes to maintainwould wholeheartedly endorse this family effort!their certifications and stay on top of evolving treatment protocolsall provided at no charge. The Dillon Familys generosity doesnt end, however, with the Military Partnership program. Participants learn in a realistic, yet threat-freeIn honor of Mikes brave fight against Alzheimers environment, and work with advanced patientDisease, they are also committed to doing all they simulators with life-like functions, includingcan to foster research into the causes and cure of heart beats, breathing and the ability to talk,this devastating condition.respond to treatments and even bleed fromFROM TRAUMA TO NEUROSCIENCESmock injuries.The Michael J. Dillon Family Alzheimers HonorHealth is proud to feature cutting-edgeDisease Endowment is healing and comforting equipment and technology to aid in the trainingcountless patients at HonorHealths Bob Bov of military and civilian medical personnel. TheNeuroscience Institute. These patients are newest piece of state-of-the-art equipment is abattling neurological conditions ranging from Blackhawk helicopter simulator, made possiblestroke, brain injuries and back and spine pain, through the generosity of a gift by the Michael J.in addition to Alzheimers, Parkinsons, Multiple Dillon Family Military Partnership Endowment. Sclerosis and Lou Gehrigs Disease.HonorHealth Foundation Magazine 19'