If you call Richmond home for work, you are likely spending upwards of 40 hours per week here in the community. Richmond has hundreds of businesses, with more than 100,000 employees. Xibita, a local company that produces large scale, innovative trade show displays and graphic designs, has called Richmond home for three decades. Xibita recognizes the importance of heath care being a cornerstone of its community, and has been a generous supporter and sponsor of Richmond Hospital Foundation for over 15 years. Xibita contributes spectacular, large-format digital printing and sophisticated site signage that help ignite excitement at Richmond Hospital Foundation’s annual fundraising events including the Golf Tournament in June and Starlight Gala in October.
“It’s been a great relationship,” says senior account manager, Brian Keobke. “We’ve been so fortunate in our level of success as a company that it’s just deeply ingrained in our culture that we should give back to the community. Nobody succeeds by themselves. You need the support of the community,” Brian offers a knowing smile, “Especially the hospital.”
Like many other businesses, Xibita came to experience firsthand the need for health care nearby when one day last January, Brian relied on Richmond Hospital to save his life.
“Like many men, I almost died from stubbornness,” Brian says with a laugh.
Brian was experiencing chest pains at his desk. But thanks to quick thinking by a co-worker and thoroughness by Richmond Hospital staff, Brian is still here to talk about it.Xibita’s creative director Ken Button insisted on taking Brian to Richmond Hospital when Brian described his symptoms. But Brian initially resisted getting medical help. “On the drive over, I kept asking Ken to just get me some antacid so we could go back to the office. January is our busiest month!” Turns out, Ken’s instincts were bang on. Brian had suffered a minor heart attack.
Given its size, initial tests couldn’t reveal the attack. But the Emergency physician knew something serious was happening and admitted him. “I wanted to be discharged”, explains Brian, “But my doctor didn’t want me to leave until he understood exactly what was going on.” Then, as Brian was being transferred to a hospital room, he suffered a full tilt heart attack. Soon, Brian was sent for a procedure then returned to Richmond Hospital for monitoring. “It was just a remarkable level of care. I couldn’t believe it,” says Brian.
Brian was back managing Xibita accounts within days of his surgery. He’s grateful for the care he received and thankful it’s not only Richmond residents who can rely on excellent medical help in their community, but fellow businesses can also trust in the top notch care Richmond Hospital provides.
