Mason Slaine gives $1.5M to Boca Regional

BOCA RATON – After his own patient experiences, philanthropist and investor Mason Slaine is giving back to Boca Raton Regional Hospital.

Slaine, who said the hospital helped him and his family, donated $1.5 million to boost patient care, the hospital’s foundation announced Tuesday.

The admissions area of a new tower will be named after Slaine, who sits on the foundation’s board of trustees and formerly served on the foundation’s executive committee. He lives in Boca.

“Our community’s healthcare is vital, and that has been particularly understated in the last few months as we all navigate through COVID-19,” Slaine, 67, said in a statement. “I have personally utilized medical services, as well as family members have been cared for at the Hospital, so the facility and the people hold a special place in my heart.”

The money went toward a $250 million “Keeping the Promise” campaign, which will fund the new patient tower, a 972-spot parking garage and other projects.

“Mr. Slaine has been an extraordinary advocate and very active in our plans since he became involved with Boca Regional a few short years ago,” said Lincoln Mendez, CEO of the Boca Raton Regional Hospital. “We are delighted to have him as a member of our family, as a Foundation Board member and as a lead donor to our Keeping the Promise campaign.”

The tower will include new surgical suites and private patient rooms.

Slaine owns a 7.9% stake in Tribune Publishing, parent company of the South Florida Sun Sentinel, according to filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.