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Year End 2011
Campaign UpdateSwedish Medical Center
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Lucius A.D. Andrew IIIPrincipal
Andrew & Associates
Nancy J. Auer, MDChair
Swedish Health ServicesBoard of Trustees
Deborah CrabbeAttorney
Foster Pepper PLLC
Anne GittingerDirector of Corporate Contributions
Nordstrom, Inc.
Wayne GittingerPartner
Lane PowellAttorneys & Counselors
Cheryl GossmanChair
Swedish Medical Center FoundationBoard of Governors
Rod Hochman, MDPresident and CEO
Swedish Health Services
Charles S. LytlePresident
Lytle Enterprises, LLC
Karen LytleChairman
Lytle Enterprises, LLC
Howard Maron, MDFounder
MD2 International
Kirby McDonald, Co-ChairPrivate Investor
John N. NordstromRetired ChairmanNordstrom, Inc.
David Sabey, Co-ChairPresident
Sabey Corporation
Janet SinegalCommunity Leader
Janet True, Co-ChairCommunity Leader
John H. Vassall II, MDChief Medical Officer
Swedish Health Services
Swedish Medical Center Foundation 747 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122-4307206-386-2738 Telephone 206-386-2765 Fax [email protected] www.campaignforswedish.org
CAMPAIGNLEADERSHIP COUNCIL
T H E C A M PA I G N F O R S W E D I S H
Year End 2011
Dear friends and colleagues,
You have inspired us and our community! You have played an integral role in the success ofThe Campaign for Swedish. Your colleagues at the Foundation would like to take a moment to cele-brate and thank you, the employees, who work tirelessly for patients and give not only your timeand talent to Swedish, but also your treasure.
This year, employee giving to The Campaign for Swedish surpassed the $1 million mark. This isan incredible statement of your commitment to ensuring Swedish is equipped and prepared for its next100 years of service. But there’s more. Your generosity has inspired the community. Donors know that when employees are behind an effort like this, that they should be, too. Your giving inspires other giving.
Every action a Swedish employee takes is with patients in mind. Whether you are a nurse who comforts a patient in pain, or the surgery scheduler who helps a patient book a procedure that will save his/her life, or the environmental services staff member who makes sure every room is ready and perfect for the next patient, the dedication and professionalism of our staff is second-to-none.
We also know how much you care about each other. Staff will rally together and show their support of team members by donating to the Employee Emergency Fund, which aids employees facingfinancial hardship brought on by an unexpected illness or tragedy.
As you might have seen in a letter that you received at home, the Emergency Fund recently stepped in to help pay rent for an employee who, after a lengthy recovery from surgery, had exhausted all sick time and vacation pay. Without other household income or any personal savings on hand, he had nowhere else to turn.
Another employee, the victim of identity theft, was saddled with the mounting costs of unauth-orized purchases, forcing her to file for bankruptcy. The Emergency Fund — solely backed by employees — partially paid her legal fees.
These are only two of the hundreds of stories that have positive endings thanks to your generosity. You have our heartfelt appreciation for what you do every day, and please know that you have played a major role in the success of The Campaign for Swedish. Thanks to you, we are$88 million towards our $100 million goal.
With sincerest gratitude,Swedish Foundation Staff
Swedish Foundationhonors distinguished service
Recognition
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Honorees from left to right: Saul Rivkin, M.D., John L. Petersen, M.D., Christine Smith, Martin S. Siegel, M.D., Anne and Wayne Gittinger,and Shari Sewell, executive director of Northwest Hope and Healing.
Elmer J. Nordstrom Distinguished Service Award
Martin Siegel, M.D. has been on the Swedish medical
staff since 1981, and is one of the top infectious disease
specialists in the region. Dr. Siegel and his wife, Mimi,
have been longtime supporters of the Foundation, and he
has been instrumental in creating the “Culture of Philan-
thropy” that you see at Swedish today. A current member
(and past Chair) of the Board of Trustees, Dr. Siegel not
only advocated for his physician colleagues to become
more involved in Foundation activities, but was also in-
volved in educating board members on the importance of
philanthropy to Swedish.
Each year, Swedish Medical Center has the privilege
of honoring individuals and organization for their contribu-
tions to Swedish Medical Center through the Foundation.
We are proud to showcase our 2011 honorees here:
The Swedish Community Impact Award
Founded by Christine Smith in 2000, Northwest Hope
& Healing is a nonprofit organization that raises funds to
support women battling cancer at Swedish. Since its incep-
tion, Northwest Hope & Healing has donated close to
$800,000 to the Swedish Cancer Patient Assistance Fund
and provided 5,200 Healing Baskets to all newly diagnosed
breast and gynecological cancer patients at Swedish.
Community supportremains important as ever
As 2011 comes to a close, it is an understatement to say that it has been a year of big change at Swedish. The recent announcement of our new and exciting affiliation with Providence has certainly been the biggest change, but we also saw the opening of our newIssaquah Hospital as well as an ambu-
latory care center in Mill Creek.However, while some things change, others remain con-
sistent, including the commitment by our 2,000+ physicians and 9,000+ employees to continue making safe, high-quality health care for our patients their number one priority — just as it has been for the past 101 years.
This is also true for the $100 million Campaign for Swedish. Support from the community is more important than ever, as we will continue to rely upon gifts from those whose lives we impact to support key programs and projects at Swedish. In2011, gifts from the community have helped launch several key programs: Construction has begun on the new True FamilyWomen’s Cancer Center at First Hill, the new Swedish MSCenter at Cherry Hill, and a new Heart Failure program is being launched at the Swedish Heart & Vascular Institute, to name just a few. It is important to note that the Swedish MedicalCenter Foundation will maintain complete independence from Providence and that all funds donated to Swedish will remain within Swedish facilities, programs and projects.
Despite a challenging economic climate, the community continues to respond generously to our Campaign. We antici-pate 2011 to be another banner year for giving to Swedish, and this is largely a testament to the great care provided by all of our Swedish employees and caregivers. I am extremely excited to share that the Campaign has now surpassed $88 million in cash and pledges in less than five years.
Thank you for all you do to improve the health and well-being of each person we serve.
Rod Hochman, M.D. President and CEO
Message from the President and CEOThe John A. Soderberg Sr. Lifetime AwardAnne and Wayne Gittinger are two of Seattle’s great
philanthropists, often referred to as “quiet leaders” because
they often shy away from the recognition that often accom-
panies philanthropy. Because Anne and Wayne give so
privately, you wouldn’t know that they have made several
large gifts to support the Swedish Heart & Vascular Institute.
Their support has helped create a new comprehensive diag-
nostic center, supported our clinical research program, and
helped provide seed funding for a new hybrid operating room.
The Physician Leadership Award(This year, we are pleased to recognize two physicians)
Throughout his 30+ year career at Swedish, John
L. Petersen, M.D. has inspired us through his leadership as a
physician, mentor and philanthropist. Dr. Petersen’s unique,
holistic approach as a cardiologist is appreciated by his pa-
tients. He takes the time to know his patients well, educate
them about their conditions and the treatment options, and
inform each person about how to be an active partner in im-
proving his/her health. During the last 14 months, Dr. Petersen
has partnered with the Foundation to help raise over $5
million for the future of cardiovascular care at Swedish.
Saul Rivkin, M.D. has built an incredible legacy of
compassion and care for patients facing cancer. In 1989,
his wife Marsha was diagnosed with ovarian cancer.
Dr. Rivkin was determined to turn his grief into something
positive and began an effort to change the national inertia
in ovarian cancer research. In 1996, he founded the Marsha
Rivkin Center for Ovarian Cancer Research as a joint effort
between Swedish and the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research
Center. It continues to be an important and effective effort
to help bridge the gap between clinical and basic research.
Through Dr. Rivkin’s unrelenting determination, his remark-
able talent for fundraising, and the ever-growing popularity
of the SummeRun & Walk for Ovarian Cancer, the Rivkin
Center has become a highly influential program and a
national (and international) leader in research.
Campaign UpdateSwedish Medical Center
Campaign Update is published quarterly for the employees of Swedish Medical Center by the Swedish Medical Center Foundation. We welcome your comments and sug-gestions. Please contact Randy Mann, Senior DirectorCampaign, at 206-386-6791.
Swedish Campaign Leadership Council
Lucius A.D. Andrew IIINancy J. Auer, M.D.Deborah CrabbeAnne GittingerWayne Gittinger
Cheryl GossmanRod Hochman, M.D.Charles S. LytleKaren LytleHoward Maron, M.D.
Kirby McDonald, co-chairJohn N. NordstromDavid Sabey, co-chairJanet SinegalJanet True, co-chairJohn H. Vassall II, M.D.
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Despite the first snow flurries of the year, more than
500 hundred people joined together to support health-
care excellence in the Edmonds community at the Swedish/
Edmonds Imagine Gala,
Celebrating Change. Held at
the Lynnwood Convention
Center on November 18th,
the Gala included live music,
dinner, and silent and live
auctions that raised more than
$422,000 to support the fund-
ing of charity care and a major
expansion of cancer services.
A new two-story, medical
oncology facility on the hos-
pital’s campus, as well as
renovation of the adjacent
existing radiation therapy
center, will provide compre-
hensive cancer-care services
close to home for residents
of Edmonds and other com-
munities in North King and
South Snohomish counties. The new cancer facility is on
schedule to open in 2012.
“All of us, including our doctors, nurses, clinical and
administrative staff, are excited to build and expand access
to state-of-the-art oncology care and research in the local
community,” says Rick McGee, MD, FACP, an oncologist
and hematologist at Swedish/Edmonds and president of
Puget Sound Cancer Centers. “The new cancer center and
renovation of the existing
facility will provide residents
living north of Seattle with
increased access to cancer
medications, new treatment
modalities and expanded ac-
cess to new clinical trials.”
Top among the many
generous donations made
that night was a leadership
gift from the physicians of
Puget Sound Cancer Centers.
“Swedish/Edmonds is
committed to ensuring that
it has the resources needed
to create the best facilities,
incorporate the best tech-
nologies and attract the best
physicians, nurses and staff
to care for patients,” says
David Jaffe, interim chief administrative officer for Swedish/
Edmonds. “Thank you to everyone who attended the
Imagine Gala and generously supported our mission of
providing the community with the highest quality health
care possible.”
Swedish/Edmonds Imagine Galaraises over $422,000 to support charity care
and expansion of cancer services
Megan Wood Tawney courageously shares her personal cancer experience.