Ent & ENT:
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Ent Credit Union has made a $2.5 million donation to establish the Ent Credit Union Endowed Chair in Pediatric Otolaryngology at Children’s Hospital Colorado.
“This transformational gift will support innovation, research, and recruitment in one of the nation’s largest pediatric ear, nose, and throat (ENT) programs, helping to improve outcomes for tens of thousands of children each year,” the credit union said.
According to the $10.3-billion Ent CU, Dr. Soham Roy, the inaugural chair, is a nationally respected leader in pediatric otolaryngology and leads a team that serves nearly 30,000 unique patients annually. The credit union added that with support from the endowment, his department will expand access to care, enhance clinical excellence, and drive forward new treatment breakthroughs.
‘Visionary Philanthropic Leader’
“Ent has long been a visionary philanthropic leader in the communities we serve, and we are proud to further our impact by advancing pediatric healthcare through this long-term investment,” Mollie Bell, Ent Credit Union’s chief development officer and Children’s Hospital Colorado Foundation trustee, said in a statement. “There is incredible work happening at Children’s Hospital Colorado to help ensure a healthier future for Colorado’s kids, which is a better future for all.”
According to Ent Credit Union, the gift strengthens the hospital’s nationally recognized ENT program and reinforces the importance of endowed chairs as a catalyst for long-term innovation and excellence in pediatric medicine.
‘Proud to Partner’
“We’re proud to partner with Ent, an organization that prioritizes investing in the community and the well-being of Colorado’s children,” said Jen Darling, Children’s Hospital Colorado Foundation President & CEO. “Dr. Roy is a revered leader and innovator in the ENT field, and this endowed chair will help him continue advancing patient safety and quality improvement.”
Below, from left: Dr. R: Soham Roy of Children’s Hospital Colorado; Mollie Bell of Ent CU; Dr. Cheryl Cotter of Children’s Hospital Colorado; Dr. Ellis Arjmand, of Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital, University of Tennessee Health Science Center. Photo: Nichole Emerson.
