In October of last year, HDGH along with partners Transition to Betterness (T2B), officially broke ground for the Dr. Lisa Ventrella-Lucente Memorial Garden and Greenhouse Project. The gardens will be a retreat for patients, families and staff to enjoy time outdoors and experience a sense of connection to the natural surroundings. They will also provide an opportunity for HDGH Mental Health and Rehabilitation patients to explore the therapeutic value of gardening.
Phase 2 of the project will include a greenhouse for the production of fresh herbs and vegetables to be used in the T2B family kitchen on our 20 bed palliative unit. This greenhouse will be donated by Mucci Farms and Thermo Energy.
Sources: Mucci Farms and HDGH