The Trager Pavilion was named for Jean and Bernard Trager, whose million-dollar gift to the Jewish Hospital Foundation in honor of their children and grandchildren made the Pavilion Floor a reality. A preview reception was held on the Pavilion Floor October 6 to recognize the Tragers' significant contribution to Jewish Hospital. The concept of adding upscale suites to existing medical centers originated out of demand by patients and physicians for an enhanced level of amenities and services. Respected medical centers such as Mt. Sinai in New York, Cedars Sinai in Los Angeles, and the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota and Florida, have already introduced similar programs and proven that the concept benefits both patients and hospitals.
Suites are custom furnished with private bath.
Each suite has two telephone lines with direct long distance access, remote TV, VCR and computer hook-up with Internet access and fax machine. The Trager family has had a long-standing, dedicated relationship with Jewish Hospital. Several years ago, Bernard and Jean Trager provided funds for the Jewish Hospital Heart and Lung Institute's Board Room, which was named in memory of Bess Trager Baum. Dr. Joel Kaplan, dean of the University of Louisville Medical School, Bernard and Jean Trager and Norma Kaplan. Steve Trager, president and chief executive officer of Republic Bancorp and Jewish Hospital HealthCare Services Board member, indicated that Jewish Hospital is one of the most significant recipients of the family's philanthropy.