Donation supports renovation and expansion of The Margaret W. Niedland Breast Center

Jupiter, FL – October 29, 2025 - Jupiter Medical Center (JMC) is proud to announce an impactful $5 million gift from Dorothy J. Thomson to support the expansion of The Margaret W. Niedland Breast Center, a leading destination for breast health services in Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast.

The $5 million donation represents one-third of the center’s total fundraising goal and will significantly enhance access to advanced imaging services for the community. In appreciation for the donation, Jupiter Medical Center Foundation will name the center’s new lobby and healing garden after Dorothy J. Thomson, honoring her enduring commitment to compassionate women’s health care.

JMC’s expansion plans include adding 13,000 square feet of dedicated imaging services space, purchase three state-of-the-art CT scanners, purchase a second MRI machine, build additional mammography suites and an ultrasound biopsy room, add space for additional ultrasound rooms and a dedicated outpatient laboratory.

“The expansion of The Margaret W. Niedland Breast Center is a vital step in ensuring that everyone in our region has access to state-of-the-art breast imaging and diagnostics, and in an environment that is conducive to healing,” said Amit Rastogi, MD, MHCM, President and CEO of Jupiter Medical Center. “Dorothy’s extraordinary generosity will help us meet growing demand so we can continue to deliver the highest standard of care.”

The expansion will allow Jupiter Medical Center to increase imaging capacity, reduce wait times, and provide more personalized care through technologies such as 3D mammography, breast MRI, and image-guided biopsies. The center’s serene design and patient-first philosophy will be further enhanced by the newly named spaces.

“I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2012 and chose to receive my treatment at The Margaret W. Niedland Breast Center,” said Ms. Thomson. “The compassion, emotional support, and guidance I received throughout my cancer journey was truly amazing. We are incredibly fortunate to have this exceptional facility in our community, and I’m honored to help ensure its continued growth and impact for others facing breast cancer.”

Building on this momentum, funds raised from Jupiter Medical Center Foundation’s49th Annual Black-Tie Ball will be earmarked to support the initiative. The high-profile charity event, chaired this year by Suzanne Niedland, the daughter of the Center’s namesake, will be held at The Breakers on Saturday, March 7, 2026.

“This is more than a donation,” said Traci Simonsen, Chief Philanthropy Officer at Jupiter Medical Center Foundation. “Dorothy’s generosity will touch thousands of lives and inspire others to join us in building a future where early detection and compassionate care are accessible to all. Her gift is a legacy to our community.”

For more information about the expansion of The Margaret W. Niedland Breast Center or to support the campaign, please visit https://jupitermed.com/foundation.