Letter to the Community

BY JARED BOGAARD

People often share with me about how highly regarded and valuable Dominican Hospital is to the Santa Cruz County region. From our outstanding cardiovascular services to our innovative healing environment, as well as our commitment to outreach services and wellness, Dominican Hospital gives the community an immense sense of pride and security.

Providing the scope and quality of care that defines Dominican Hospital is a team effort. The skill and dedication of our physicians, nurses, support staff, and volunteers has been instrumental in reaching and maintaining the highest levels of excellence in patient care. We are also incredibly fortunate to enjoy the enduring support of a team that extends far beyond our hospital walls.

To succeed in these challenging times, as medical systems and communities continue to deal with the COVID-19 Pandemic, any successful health care team must include the personal and philanthropic participation of community-minded supporters.

At Dominican Hospital, the power of philanthropy is a major reason we have been able to maintain a level of quality in many vital medical programs and services, while continuing to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes.

Looking to 2021, we will be celebrating 80 years of providing health care to Santa Cruz, along with providing a better quality of life for those who depend on Dominican Hospital for their health and wellness. Our hospital leadership has an expansive vision and, in partnership with Dignity Health, Dominican Hospital is poised to be better than ever. All future enhancements will provide our caregivers with improved tools to deliver a superior patient care experience.

While 2020 has been a challenging year, we remain strong and resilient through our support of each other. Our Foundation is truly thankful to all our generous donors who sustain our medical center. If you have not yet joined us as a partner in our healing mission, we hope the stories of other contributors, along with the impact of their generosity, will inspire your involvement.

Thank you for the charitable funding which has allowed us to be there for those who need care and support. With your continuing interest, engagement, and generosity, the legacy of care at Dominican Hospital will continue for decades to come.

Sincerely,

Foundation Board President

Jared Bogaard, President Carol Lezin, Past President Michael Alexander, MD, Vice President Jim Thompson, Vice President Rodney Terra Jr., Vice President Allison Niday, Secretary Julie Peterson, Treasurer

Steven Allen Gary Benito Lawrence Brenner Isaac Chankai, MD Sister Rita Eileen Dean, OP Drew A. Gagner, MBA Tiffany Hammer Ciara Harraher, MD Michael Hollister Magdy Ismail, MD Julie Jaffe, MD Dean Kashino, MD Patty Kubo Lezin, MD Susan MacMillan Roy Martinez, MD Nanette Mickiewicz, MD Juan Rodriguez, MD Pam Santacroce Jerry Souza, RN, BA Stuart Tripp