Meet Yvonne Wood

Recently, we spoke with Yvonne Wood, a longtime Cape Ann resident and supporter of both Beverly and Addison Gilbert Hospitals, who recently made the lead gift of $1.5 million to support the Beverly Hospital Birthing Center. Learn more about her relationship with these hospitals, why this community is so important to her, and her reasons for giving.

Improving Access

Last year, Beverly Hospital opened its newly expanded Behavioral Health Pod in the Emergency Department. The 10-bed unit provides a more spacious, therapeutic environment where patients can be evaluated and await a transfer to an in-patient psychiatric unit or other specialized care facility, if needed.