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Fall 2023
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Dear friends: Six years ago, I was honored to join Huntington Hospital to help lead us into the next chapter in our history. Today, I am proud of our continued commitment, as Huntington Health, to provide the highest quality of health care services to the community. Our affiliation with CedarsSinai continues to strengthen the Huntington community. It fosters collaboration, technical integration and clinical growth, which directly benefits our patients. We are also further expanding access to expert physicians and best-in-class medical care close to home by building a medical center for outpatient care on the former site of Huntington Collection, which is across the street from our main campus. As you will read within the pages of this publication, this state-of-the-art new facility will bring the latest treatments in cancer care, as well as cardiac, thoracic and vascular surgery to local patients. None of this could be possible without your generous support. Many hospitals across the U.S. are struggling, and health care is as expensive as ever. Gifts from our community allow us to grow and expand to serve you even better. They also help us keep our caregivers and staff, as well as our community, healthy and safe. We are better today than ever before, due to your partnership. Donors like you, who invest in vital patient care, are the reason our community has access to a premier hospital offering unrivaled services. I offer my profound appreciation for your continued support. From all of us at Huntington Health, thank you.
We are better today than ever before, due to your partnership.
Lori J. Morgan, MD, MBA President and Chief Executive Officer
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Our vision
To be the leader in creating community well‑being through world-class health care delivered with kindness and dignity.
Our mission
To provide excellent health care and compassionate service to each person by bringing together outstanding physicians, caring nurses, professional staff and advanced technologies.
Our values Respect Integrity Stewardship Excellence Collaboration
On our cover: Shelley Allen and Bob Kohorst recently made a generous gift to support the expansion of our cancer care services. As longtime donors, Shelley and Bob are passionate about helping us meet critical health needs closer to home. Learn more about their giving on page 4.
Advocate. Fall 2023 4 Shelley Allen and Bob Kohorst. Expanding community cancer services 8 Caregiver spotlight. Christine Conti, RN 10 Inspired philanthropy. Sherry and David Kirchheimer 14 Your giving spreads hope. Sallianne Acosta 16
Around the campus.
18 Huntington Health. Providing essential services to our community 20 L inda and Carl Moy, MD. A rising tide lifts all boats 24 Your giving heals hearts. Rick West 26 Innovations in care. Enhancing paramedic care 28 Huntington Annual Fund. Annual support to meet essential needs 30 Grateful hearts. Gratitude through giving 32 President’s Circle. Leading through giving 34 President’s Circle Cocktail Reception. Recognizing extraordinary supporters 36 Lynn De Groot and Donald Voss. Giving for the greater good 40 Legacy Gift Society. Make a difference for tomorrow, today 42 T hank you to our guilds and community partners. Flintridge La Cañada Guild, Altadena Guild, Huntington Charity League 44 Your giving improves quality of life. Nathan Bond 46 Benefactor Circle donors. 47
Legacy Gift Society donors.
48 We speak your language.
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Shelley Allen and Bob Kohorst Expanding community cancer services.
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untington Hospital has long been a hub for exceptional cancer care services. Soon, we will be able to take our cancer care to the next level — thanks in large part to another generous donation from Shelley Allen and W. Robert (Bob) Kohorst. Huntington Cancer Center, an affiliate of Cedars-Sinai Cancer, is now in the process of an evolving expansion of our cancer service offerings, with help from the couple’s most recent gift. “Huntington is extraordinary,” Bob says, “and we’re proud to support it. In my opinion, it’s one of the world’s premier health care organizations.”
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Shelley and Bob are longtime friends of Huntington Hospital. Their most recent gift is motivated by two wishes: to give back to their beloved community of Pasadena and to help the community meet critical health needs closer to home. “We wanted to help those who need it most,” says Shelley. “Our parents were impacted by cancer and it’s a risk for everyone.” Having the best possible care close to home — including well-trained physicians, promising clinical trials, cutting-edge technology and advanced treatments — can make a world of difference to quality of life. And that is exactly what Shelley and Bob hope the expansion of services will do. As Bob says, “we want everyone in Pasadena to have access to all of the cancer care service offerings — without having to drive far to get them.”
Commitment to excellence. Shelley and Bob are stalwart supporters of Huntington. They previously contributed toward the construction of our Cherng Family West Tower and supported the purchase of a
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computed tomography (CT) scanner for our emergency department. Ensuring a legacy of care excellence is a priority for Shelley and Bob. The couple notes that their continued support is also a way to show their gratitude for care. “Both of our sons were born at Huntington Hospital — and all three grandchildren too,” says Shelley. The family has not just utilized our labor and delivery or maternity services; they have also sought help from Huntington surgical teams. One son, for instance, had a gallbladder removed here, and Bob recently had his hip replaced. “Every time we’ve had a need,” he says, “Huntington has been there. The staff and physicians are always attentive and offer impeccable treatment.”
Paying it forward. Giving back is a way of life for Shelley and Bob. And they want to inspire others to embrace this virtue. “We’ve been very fortunate,” Bob explains, “and we believe that our good fortune should be shared. Many people have helped us get here, so we want to help others, too. If we
Expanded cancer services made possible with support from donors like Shelley and Bob Kohorst will include an outpatient infusion center with semi-private patient bays for chemotherapy treatment.
all did that, the community would be an even better place.” Shelley and Bob built their company, Everest Properties, a real estate investment firm, together. The couple worked hard as entrepreneurs, and today Everest Properties owns more than 3,000 apartment units and more than 500,000 square feet of self-storage and retail properties throughout the U.S. The company has 200 employees — including both of their children.
Show up and give. From the start, Shelley and Bob shared a vision that focused on family and service. Running their own business allowed the couple to set their own schedules and to manage a family charity foundation. But most importantly, as Bob says, “it allowed us to spend time with our sons. Not only did Shelley and I attend all of their sporting events in grade school and high school, we watched most of their practices, too. There is no substitute for showing up.” Even in retirement, Shelley and Bob continue to be there for their family, their
Pasadena is a better place because of the excellent care available from Huntington Health.
community — and their country. In addition to board service, volunteerism at school or civic organizations, Bob gave back by serving as United States Ambassador to the Republic of Croatia from 2018 to 2021. “When you get the opportunity to serve others, take it,” says Bob. “The benefits are incredible when you see how you can help people. It’s truly remarkable.” Clearly, Shelley and Bob model the values of service and contribution. These priorities are instilled in their children and will be passed down to their grandchildren. “Our family foundation has given our kids a way to practice these values,” Shelley explains. “They continue this work. And not just by giving money, but by spending time in service. That combination is vital. Show up and give.” Shelley and Bob have done just that for our hospital and our community. Their generosity will have a powerful impact upon the health and well-being of generations to come. “Pasadena is a better place because of the excellent care available from Huntington Health,” adds Bob. “And we’re honored to be a part of that.”
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Caregiver Spotlight. Christine Conti, RN
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A conversation with an oncology nurse navigator.
onor support helps Huntington Hospital attract and retain the most dedicated and compassionate caregivers — like Christine Conti, RN. Christine is a nurse navigator at Huntington Cancer Center, an affiliate of Cedars-Sinai Cancer. While we are taking steps to further grow and enhance our cancer program, we have long employed a team of nurse navigators like Christine to serve our patients. Christine specializes in thoracic cancer, including lung cancer. We sat down with her recently to ask her about her role and how her work makes a difference to cancer patients throughout our region.
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Q. What does a nurse navigator do?
Q. What is a typical day like for you?
A. At Huntington Cancer Center, our team of nurse navigators helps patients throughout their cancer journey. We are patient advocates. We assess and anticipate their needs, including clinical, emotional, spiritual, financial and other needs. We provide the patient with education about their type of cancer and treatment options, coordinate appointments, communicate with members of the care team, provide referrals for supportive resources and more. We are here to guide patients through one of the most challenging times in their lives
A. Once I get to the hospital, every day is different. I may start by comforting a patient who is just starting treatment and then celebrate with another who has finished chemotherapy — and that is just in the first hour. I typically spend a lot of time on the phone talking to patients and relaying important information to their doctors. I do all I can to guide patients through the health care system and overcome barriers that prevent them from getting the care they need.
Q. What impact do nurse navigators have on patients? A. My first contact with patients is often after they have been told they have a mass on the lung. Understandably, I am usually met with expressions of shock, fear and distress, but I do my best to make a personal connection and develop a trusting relationship. I take time to assess them and their understanding of the situation. I then work on answering questions and addressing any concerns they have. As much as possible, I try to quell anxiety. Our team of compassionate navigators is always looking for ways to make the care process easier for our patients.
Q. What makes Huntington Cancer Center special? A. We are proud to have an unrivaled patient support program. Our support services include our Integrative Oncology program, support groups and more. Through the Constance G. Zahorik Appearance Center, we help patients manage the cosmetic side effects of their cancer treatment. We are very fortunate to be able to offer these services. In my role, I am able to connect our patients with these amazing resources.
Q. What should patients know about lung cancer screening?
A. In California, only 1% of those at high risk for lung cancer get screened, so it is important that we normalize screening. Early detection truly does save lives. People aged 50 to 80 years old who have a 20-pack-year smoking history (that means one pack a day for 20 years, two packs a day for 10 years, etc.), currently smoke or have quit within the past 15 years need to get screened annually. Be sure to ask your doctor for a screening referral if you meet these guidelines.
Q. How does donor support make a difference to your work? A. Simply put, we would not be able to provide navigation services for our cancer patients if it were not for philanthropy. Our navigation services are complimentary for patients, and we use donor funds to help cover the cost. It is a privilege to be let into someone’s life at their most vulnerable and to be able to help them. I am reminded daily of the importance and necessity of what we do, and I am thankful to the donors who allow me to be part of this journey with our patients.
Would you like to say thank you in a special way to a nurse navigator or other Huntington team member? Consider making a Grateful Hearts gift in gratitude. When you acknowledge a nurse, physician, staff member or volunteer, he or she will be notified of your Grateful Heart gift and provided with a special lapel pin. Visit https://giving.huntingtonhospital.com/caregiver to learn more.
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ost people naturally associate buildings and sophisticated machines with hospitals. Those are, of course, essential, but it is the dedicated, compassionate and talented personnel who work inside the buildings and operate the machines who are the true heart and soul of any health care institution. At Huntington Hospital, Allen Mathies, MD, epitomized such an inspiring individual.
Inspired philanthropy. Sherry and David Kirchheimer
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In grateful recognition of
Allen W. Mathies, Jr., MD President and CEO • 1985 to 1995 Continuing service as president emeritus and board member
For four decades of distinguished service to Huntington Hospital. Allen’s inspiring and visionary leadership advanced the quality, breadth and trajectory of our community’s health care. We are thrilled to honor him and his beloved wife, Weta, for their invaluable contributions to our mission of medical excellence.
Mathies Board Room Dedicated March 2023 A gift of Sherry and David Kirchheimer Friends and fellow Colorado College alums
Dr. Mathies was the longest serving board member in the hospital’s history. His career began in 1974 as dean of the Keck School of Medicine of USC and it included helping Huntington secure its transformational affiliation with Cedars-Sinai in 2021. He was appointed president and chief executive officer of Huntington Hospital in 1985, followed by president emeritus upon his retirement in 1995. Over his nearly 50 years of distinguished and innovative service to our community, Dr. Mathies helped lead the expansion of our emergency department, the construction of our east and west towers, and the ongoing elevation of our care services.
Centered on our community. Since moving to the Crescenta Cañada Valley four decades ago, Sherry and David Kirchheimer and their
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Sherry and David Kirchheimer recently made a gift in honor of Allen W. Mathies, Jr., MD. The main board room that Dr. Mathies created as president is now named the Mathies Board Room.
family have considered Huntington and our personnel among the community’s greatest treasures. Thus, they were thrilled to become involved. Sherry, a family nurse practitioner, did her training at Huntington, while David has been a board member here since 2009. As Sherry and David got to know Dr. Mathies and his lovely wife, Weta, they learned that they had more in common than just their mutual affinity for Huntington, dogs, the San Gabriel Valley and trips to Utah. By a striking coincidence, all four were undergraduates at small a Colorado College! “To us, that liberal arts education helped explain Allen and Weta’s broad range of interests, roles and community activities,” says Sherry. “In so many professional and personal respects, you couldn’t find more inspiring individuals.”
Huntington heroes. David provides a perspective from his Huntington service, now including the boards of trustees and Cedars-Sinai Health System. “Dr. Mathies stands out by virtue of his longevity and influence, but what’s truly remarkable is that Huntington is full of extraordinarily skilled medical and administrative personnel who possess the same inspiring attributes,” he says. One such individual is Michael Gurevitch, MD, who was medical director of our respiratory services and pulmonary laboratory in 2011. Dr. Gurevitch inspired the Kirchheimers to make a gift in support of our pulmonary rehabilitation program. Sherry recalls, “Working for Dr. Gurevitch as a nurse practitioner, I saw firsthand how the benefit of our philanthropy was multiplied many times over through the vision, resolve and compassion of Huntington’s amazing people.”
Building a brighter future. How could the Kirchheimers best honor Dr. Mathies with their latest gift to Huntington? Between Sherry’s family history with cancer and the community’s pressing need, Huntington Cancer Center seemed most compelling. And to further sustain his legacy, the main board room that Dr. Mathies created as president is now named the Mathies Board Room. Huntington has long provided exceptional cancer care, from screening and diagnosis through treatment and supportive services. By enhancing Huntington Cancer Center, we are able to take this care to a higher level. Expanded services will include an on-site infusion center and access to clinical trials offered by Cedars-Sinai Cancer. Support from donors like the Kirchheimers will ensure patients conveniently have access to this level of care in Pasadena.
Enduring legacies. “Just as Drs. Gurevitch and Mathies inspired us,” concludes David, “we’re gratified by how countless others have made gifts to honor those at Huntington who have made profound contributions to the well-being of our community, while supporting important funding needs. That said, the list of potential future honorees and funding needs remains long.” David and Sherry also were gratified that Dr. Mathies knew of the gift and naming in his honor shortly before his death in February 2023, at the age of 92.
Transformational giving. To honor and thank our most generous supporters, Huntington Hospital established our Benefactor Circle program. Donors contributing gifts of $250,000 or more join this program and help provide the highest level of support for ongoing needs and other transformative work here. Benefactor Circle donors receive a Benefactor Card to facilitate additional patient support services on campus and in our Nan and Howard Schow Emergency & Trauma Center. They also enjoy special recognition on our campus. For more information about our Benefactor Circle, please contact Cathi Chadwell, executive director of philanthropy and public affairs, at (626) 397-3241.
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Your giving spreads hope. Huntington Cancer Center, an affiliate of Cedars‑Sinai Cancer, is proud to offer comprehensive, cutting‑edge cancer care to our community — in a comfortable and supportive environment. Generous philanthropic donations allow us to treat and support cancer patients like Sallianne Acosta.
Sallianne Acosta and her husband, Rene, hold a tablet with a photo of their twin daughters, Megan and Samantha, who are currently away attending college.
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Visit huntingtonhealth.org/cancer to learn more about our trusted cancer program.
Sallianne Acosta has a family history of breast cancer, so she began getting annual mammograms in 1998 at the age of 33 — the same year she married her husband, Rene. Over the years, routine screenings found several masses, but each were benign. In 2002, she and Rene welcomed twin girls and enjoyed a happy life together. But, in early 2022, after undergoing a mammogram at the Jim and Eleanor Randall Breast Center, Sallianne got the call she dreaded most. She had breast cancer. Thankfully, the cancer was contained to the milk ducts of her right breast and had not yet spread. Sallianne was referred to Jeannie Shen, MD, regional medical director of the breast program and international health at Huntington Cancer Center, an affiliate of Cedars-Sinai Cancer, who performed surgery to remove the cancerous tissue from Sallianne’s breast. The successful surgery was followed by radiation therapy under the guidance of Ramona Kyaw, MD. “The advanced technology they use for radiation is mind-blowing, but the atmosphere is spa-like and peaceful,” says Sallianne. “I knew I would be safe, and that played into my healing.” After she finished radiation therapy, Sallianne was seen by hematologist Dorcus Chi, MD, who put her on medication to help ensure her cancer does not return. She continues getting regular mammograms and advocates that other women should do the same. Throughout Sallianne’s cancer journey, she notes that one of our nurse navigators, Alex Davis, RN, was there to support her every step of the way. “Alex is the kindest and most professional woman I’ve ever met,” says Sallianne. “She provided personal care and always thoughtfully explained what was going to happen next.” Alex also introduced Sallianne to the many resources and supportive services that we offer for cancer patients. This included acupuncture and our Mind-Body programs, which helped her cope with the stress of the disease through therapeutic meditation — all while connecting and learning from others on the same journey. “It’s a safe space to talk about the scary part of having cancer,” says Sallianne. Today, Sallianne is delighted and relieved to be cancer free, thanks to Huntington Cancer Center. She recalls the long days of radiation therapy and is glad to be able to get back to her life. “I notice I sing and laugh out loud more now,” she says. She is most thankful to still be here with her family, including her daughters, who are now seniors in college. “I live my life for them,” says Sallianne. “They are my everything. “If sharing my story helps someone and makes them feel a little less scared, I’m all for it,” she says. “It lights me up to spread hope and help others.”
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Around the campus. Read on to learn about just a few of the things happening at Huntington Health.
Improving men’s health. Approximately 40 million men in the United States have benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), otherwise known as an enlarged prostate. BPH is a non‑cancerous condition where the prostate has grown to be larger than normal. If left untreated, BPH can cause significant health problems, including irreversible bladder or kidney damage, bladder stones and incontinence. We recently introduced a new therapy — known as aquablation — to offer relief for patients suffering from lower urinary tract symptoms due to BPH. In fact, we are the first hospital in the San Gabriel Valley to offer this unique therapy. Using the power of water and ultrasound imaging, aquablation is a safe and effective treatment. This advanced form of therapy, delivered with robotic precision, provides long-lasting symptom relief. “Aquablation therapy is the much-anticipated next step to furthering our commitment to robotic surgery and men’s health,” says Armen Dikranian, MD, medical director of robotic surgery.
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Advancing nursing research. Our fifth annual Nursing Research Conference took place on March 1, 2023, in downtown Los Angeles at The Center for Healthy Communities. The event, which drew about 70 nurses from Huntington and other Magnet® hospitals in Southern California, was held in person for the first time in two years. The event was made possible thanks to philanthropic funding from The Francis Bacon Foundation, which supports nursing research projects and quality improvement studies to test and validate new strategies in patient care. Every year, the conference offers an unmatched opportunity to share information about nurse-led research and to exchange information about innovations in care. Nurses who have conducted research presented their studies at the event and participants could also meet the authors of poster presentations to discuss their projects about improving quality and nursing research. Planning for next year’s conference is already underway, which is scheduled to take place on March 13, 2024.
Advanced care, close to home. Our affiliation with Cedars-Sinai represents a new chapter in medical care for Pasadena and the surrounding communities — offering the best of both institutions to the people of the San Gabriel Valley. We are now embarking on a new construction project that will serve as the brick-and-mortar home for new and expanded clinical programs that combine the power of our compassionate, individualized approach to care with the breadth and depth of Cedars-Sinai’s award-winning expertise. This state-of-the-art new facility — located on the site of the former Huntington Collection — will house expert physicians who will have a dedicated presence at Huntington Hospital. These physicians will bring the latest treatments in cancer care, as well as cardiac, thoracic and vascular surgery, right here to Pasadena. This will enable our patients to access best-in-class medical care while remaining close to home. Construction of the advanced facility, scheduled to begin in early 2024, is being made possible thanks to early investments by generous community friends. To learn more about how you can partner with us on the project, contact the office of philanthropy at (626) 397-3241. We look forward to providing additional updates as this work proceeds.
Healing through the arts. Thanks to support from Good Hope Medical Foundation, we recently expanded the mental health services we offer for at-risk youth. Through our Creative Arts Therapy Program, we deliver innovative arts therapy for children and teens ages 8 through 17 who come to our emergency department in crisis. Our team of board-certified therapists — who specialize in music, art, dance, recreation and/or drama therapy — provide therapeutic sessions for these youth while they wait to be transferred for psychiatric care. Our therapists assist nurses and other emergency department team members by building trust with vulnerable youth, helping them process their emotions in a healthy way. Engaging children and teens in arts-related therapy not only helps improve their overall well-being, but also helps to foster a more therapeutic environment within the clinical setting. We are grateful to Good Hope Medical Foundation for making this impactful work possible.
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Huntington Health.
Providing essential services to our community.
2022 by the numbers. 544
3,620
1,368 Nurses
Physicians
Charitable donations
24,310
120,086
2,936
10,437
74,941
4,813
Hospital beds
Employees
912
Inpatient admissions
Outpatient visits
Babies born
Surgeries performed
1,731
2,669
2,121
445
Trauma center visits
Psychiatry visits
Cath Lab visits
NICU patients
$49 million
Emergency room visits
Cancer patients
Giving back. More than $130 million in community benefits are provided to our community each year. Through education, early diagnostic screenings, emergency preparedness and more, our outreach programs and educational resources help improve the health of our community.
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Expert care, close to home. • Comprehensive Stroke Center. Huntington Hospital’s stroke program has been recognized for providing exceptional stroke diagnosis and treatment by the Joint Commission — signaling the highest and best standard in stroke care. • Emergency and trauma. Huntington Hospital is home to the largest emergency department and only Level II trauma center in the San Gabriel Valley. • Infection prevention and control. A variety of services related to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases caused by infectious agents are available. Our hospital has cared for 15,500 COVID-19 patients since the start of the pandemic. Our community outreach nurses have administered more than 32,000 COVID-19 vaccines to date, and give 2,400 flu shots annually, in addition to vaccinating our workforce. • Pregnancy and childbirth. Board-certified OB-GYN physicians and anesthesiologists are available 24/7, and a Level IIIB neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) provides the most advanced neonatal intensive care available in the San Gabriel Valley.
• Primary and specialty. Experienced internists and family medicine physicians are available at several locations throughout the San Gabriel Valley. Specialty care offerings include endocrinology, rheumatology, physical medicine and rehabilitation. • Senior Care Network. Since 1984, Senior Care Network has worked to positively impact the health and well-being of older adults, adults with disabilities and their families throughout our community. Our team of expert social workers and public health nurses educates on aging, links to in-home and community services, and increases the skills of caregivers, service providers and others. • STEMI Receiving Center. Certified as a STEMI (heart attack) Receiving Center, based on meeting time-to-treatment guidelines, Huntington Hospital’s emergency department is well-equipped to quickly and efficiently treat patients experiencing myocardial infarctions.
Expanding services to meet local need.
Cancer Through our affiliation with Cedars-Sinai, we have expanded our cancer center with new expert oncologists and surgeons as well as a new infusion center.
Heart We recently opened our new state-of-the-art Helen and Will Webster Heart & Vascular Center and are expanding our cardiothoracic surgery program in partnership with Cedars-Sinai.
Surgery Our newly expanded surgery center is home to the largest robotic surgical program in the San Gabriel Valley.
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Expert cardiac care. Offering a full spectrum of cardiac services — including screening and diagnostic tests, advanced medical and surgical treatments, and cardiac rehabilitation and education programs — our Helen and Will Webster Heart & Vascular Center provides superior cardiac care. The facility, which celebrated its two-year anniversary this past August, is helping us deliver lifesaving heart care quickly and efficiently. It features: • Two catheterization suites. • An innovative catheterization and surgical hybrid suite. • A high-tech electro physiology suite. • Six diagnostic suites. • Eight private patient rooms. • Latest medical technologies and treatments. • Minimally invasive surgical options. • Expert cardiac care team. Since our Heart & Vascular Center opened in August 2021, we have performed more than 160,000 procedures in the facility. This number represents hearts healed and lives changed. We are extremely grateful for the support of community philanthropists like Linda and Carl Moy, MD, who have partnered with us in creating our leading-edge Heart & Vascular Center.
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ifts from donors like Carl Moy, MD, and his wife, Linda, help our patients’ hearts beat stronger. The Moys were first introduced to Huntington Hospital’s Helen and Will Webster Heart & Vascular Center by their friend and colleague Renée Ying, who sits on our board of directors. When Renée mentioned that the new center was under construction, it piqued the couple’s interest. A campus tour solidified the Moys’ decision to support the project.
Linda and Carl Moy, MD A rising tide lifts all boats.
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“We thought the Heart & Vascular Center was a golden concept,” says Carl. “Because it was located directly above the Emergency & Trauma Center, it can further speed time to treatment, which means the hospital can serve patients even better.”
Pursuing a better way of life. While they are now proud supporters of the San Gabriel Valley community, they did not start out here. Linda was born and raised in Taiwan, and moved to the U.S. after completing her education. Carl and his family arrived in the U.S. from China in 1962 and settled in Chicago when he was 12 years old. “We were very poor,” he says, “and searching for the American dream. I worked and studied at the same time and didn’t know any English.” Carl’s hard work paid off. He went on to attend the Illinois Institute of Technology for his undergraduate studies and University of Illinois College of Medicine for medical school. After finishing his residency at Illinois Masonic Hospital, he moved to California to start his medical career. The Moys met when Carl was an OB-GYN at the same medical group where Linda oversaw accounting and billing as the office manager. When Carl left the medical group to start his private practice, Linda went with him. Linda and Carl eventually married, and together they raised five children. Now retired, the Moys have a full dance card that includes golfing, working out with a personal trainer, traveling, spending time with their grandchildren — and making regular philanthropic contributions to the causes they hold dear.
Repay in kind. The Moys’ shared background in health care is in part what drives their philanthropic strategy. “We want to support our health care system and give back,” says Linda. Another driver in their giving approach is the excellent education that Carl received in the U.S. In fact, in 2016, the Moys created an endowment at the University of Illinois College of Medicine to support a deserving medical student. “Education is what enabled us to achieve all that we have,” says Carl, “so supporting students and underprivileged people is very important to us.” The Moys’ compassion for the underserved and commitment to transformative health care made the Helen and Will Webster Heart & Vascular Center a natural fit for their philanthropy. As the only facility of its kind in the San Gabriel Valley, the Heart & Vascular Center offers a comprehensive range of cardiovascular services under one roof — supported by highly-skilled staff and the latest medical technologies. Those services include screening and diagnostic tests, advanced medical and surgical treatments, and cardiac rehabilitation and education programs. In recognition of the couple’s support, the Linda Moy and Carl Moy, M.D. Vascular Suite is named in their honor. Pleased with the difference they are making through their contribution to the life-changing center, the Moys have motivated some of their friends to donate to Huntington as well — in much the same way that Renée inspired them to give. Linda urges anyone undecided to consider becoming a donor. “Carl and I absolutely encourage it,” she says. “We’ve been in the San Gabriel Valley for many years. Huntington is the best hospital in the area, and we plan to continue to support it,” she says.
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Azhil (Alex) Durairaj, MD, medical director of cardiology, is pictured in the Helen and Will Webster Heart & Vascular Center. This state-of-the-art facility was made possible thanks to donors like Linda and Carl Moy, MD.
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Your giving heals hearts. From screening and diagnostic tests, to advanced surgical treatments, Huntington Health is here to help patients achieve better heart health. Generous philanthropic support makes this possible — helping to save and improve the lives of patients like Rick West.
Rick West (left) is grateful to Robbin Cohen, MD, medical director of cardiothoracic surgery at Huntington Health, for performing lifesaving open heart surgery to replace his aortic valve. After Rick’s successful surgery, he is back to doing what he loves most: mountain biking.
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Visit www.huntingtonhealth.org/heart to learn about our expert cardiology services.
Thirty years ago, Pasadena resident Rick West was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin lymphoma. He underwent treatment for his cancer, which included several rounds of chemotherapy. Although Rick is now cancer-free, his chemotherapy caused aortic valve stenosis — a serious condition in which the aortic valve narrows over time. If left untreated, his stenosis could lead to dangerous complications such as heart failure or stroke. During regular check-ups at Huntington Health, Rick’s doctors closely monitored his heart. While he has been able to enjoy mountain biking and other outdoor activities over the years, Rick was worried about the life-threatening health problems that could eventually arise without intervention. Recently, the time came to surgically address his stenosis, so Rick underwent open heart surgery to replace his aortic valve. When deciding on a doctor for the surgery, Rick trusted Robbin Cohen, MD, medical director of cardiothoracic surgery for Huntington Health, an affiliate of Cedars-Sinai, for many reasons. He felt a connection with Dr. Cohen as a fellow mountain biker and describes him as “very likable and very honest.” These qualities — along with Dr. Cohen’s reputation for excellence — allowed Rick to feel comfortable and confident coming here for lifesaving care. Dr. Cohen performed the surgery in March of 2023, after which Rick only spent a week in the hospital. Thankful for the advanced level of care he received here, Rick says, “Everyone at Huntington was fantastic. I was treated extremely well and can’t speak highly enough about Dr. Cohen and his team. I would absolutely recommend Huntington Hospital for heart care.” In the following weeks, Rick had a couple check-ups to make sure his heart was healing well and is happy to have enjoyed a quick recovery without needing rehabilitative care. These days, he is back to work as a general contractor and doing what he loves most: mountain biking. Rick describes the care he received at Huntington Hospital as life-changing, as it has allowed him to worry less about his health and to focus on enjoying life to the fullest. “I had an amazing experience at Huntington,” he says, “and I’ve never felt better.”
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Top: Jenny Van Slyke, RN, pre-hospital program manager, is pictured with Stephen and Linda Gill. Funds from The Gill Family Endowment for Emergency Department Education have allowed us to purchase patient simulator manikins (shown at bottom) to help first responders practice pre‑hospital care.
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Thanks in part to The Gill Family Endowment for Emergency Department Education, the Pasadena Fire Training Center now features a simulation lab where first responders can further hone their skills. This helps ensure patients with serious medical needs receive the very best of care, even before they arrive at Huntington Hospital’s Nan and Howard Schow Emergency & Trauma Center. In keeping with our long legacy of community health initiatives, we are committed to improving care for patients prior to their arrival at the hospital for treatment. In fact, as a base station, Huntington Hospital serves as a command center for emergency medical services for our region. Within our Emergency & Trauma Center, mobile intensive care nurses (MICNs) with experience in emergency medicine work closely with paramedics in the field. Our new state-of-the-art emergency medical services (EMS) simulation lab represents the next step in pre-hospital care for patients in our service area. The simulation lab includes technology so advanced that it almost seems like science fiction. Simulations are performed using training manikins, which were purchased thanks to the generosity of Linda and Stephen Gill. These full-body models mimic human body functions at a very high level, including neurological, circulatory, breathing and other complex processes. Programmed to react in lifelike ways, the manikins are used to replicate emergency scenarios, such as choking or drowning. They can be pre-filled with liquid to allow first responders to practice suctioning a patient’s airways, and can be injected with medication. Vital signs are displayed on an accompanying monitor, and when correct lifesaving measure have been taken the manikins mimic recovery. The first training using the new manikins was conducted this past June — and we will continue to offer trainings every month on a broad rotation of topics. Trainings are conducted for all members of the Pasadena Fire Department. Following each training session is a debrief, in which trainees identify areas for improvement and celebrate the actions that would translate into lifesaving measures in the outside world. Training helps ensure that patients in the San Gabriel Valley are getting the best possible treatment from the moment they call 911. It is a rare service, to be sure. “Pasadena Fire is one of only three fire departments in Southern California to have a simulation lab, and we proud to be a part of this training effort,” says Jenny Van Slyke, RN, pre-hospital program manager at Huntington Health. We remain steadfastly grateful to Linda and Stephen Gill for helping our community stay healthy and well — now, and into the future.
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Annual support to meet essential needs.
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untington Health is here for you now and always. From our humble beginning almost 130 years ago, we have grown and evolved thanks to the generosity of our community. While much has changed since we first opened our doors, one thing has stayed the same: All of our accomplishments have been possible as a result of our enduring partnership with community supporters like you. Each year, generous community members, grateful patients, volunteers and employees support the superlative care that we provide to our community by donating through our Huntington Annual Fund. Thanks to these gifts, we not only have the flexibility to maintain and enhance ongoing care and services, but we are also better positioned to respond to unforeseen needs as they arise. Annual fund dollars help make possible things like our enhanced surgery center, supportive services to seniors, employee wellness activities, the purchase of much needed equipment for our Nan and Howard Schow Emergency & Trauma Center, and more. Thank you for helping ensure we are able to provide compassionate care for all patients in our community.
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Ways to give. There are many ways your giving can make an immediate impact on our patients and caregivers. Whether you make an unrestricted gift, which gives us maximum flexibility to use funds where they are needed most or designate your gift to a specific area of our work, you can provide a charitable annual fund contribution in a number of ways. Credit card. By making a gift using a credit card on our safe and secure website at https://giving.huntingtonhospital.com/donate, you allow your gift to be put to use right away. Check. Make a check payable to Huntington Hospital and mail it to 100 W. California Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91105. Matching gift. Many employers will match charitable contributions made by their employees to nonprofit organizations. Contact your employer to find out whether you can double, or even triple, your gift to Huntington Hospital! Stocks and securities. A gift of appreciated stock, mutual funds or securities may qualify you for certain tax benefits. Please notify the office of philanthropy at (626) 397-3241 if you would like to transfer a gift of stock or visit https://giving.huntingtonhospital.com/how-to-give for detailed transmittal and wire instructions.
Grateful Hearts. You may choose to say thank you for excellent care
you or a loved one received here during a hospital stay by making a gift in honor of a Huntington team member. When you acknowledge a special physician, nurse, staff member or volunteer, he or she will be notified of your Grateful Heart gift and provided with a special lapel pin. Visit https://giving.huntingtonhospital.com/caregiver to learn more.
Huntington Sustainers. These donors make monthly, recurring
gifts to the hospital via credit card. As little as $10 a month — or 30 cents per day — adds up to dependable support and helps protect and enhance our community’s health and well-being with high-quality, lifesaving care. Visit https://giving.huntingtonhospital.com/monthly to join Huntington Sustainers. For more information about the many other ways you can help support our greatest needs, please contact the office of philanthropy at (626) 397-3241 or email give@huntingtonhealth.org.
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Grateful Hearts
Gratitude through giving.
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untington Hospital team members deliver above-and-beyond care to our patients every day. In gratitude, many generous patients choose to give back through donations to our work. Through our Grateful Hearts program, you can make a gift honoring a special physician, nurse, volunteer or other caregiver who went the extra mile to improve your care experience. When you acknowledge a member of our team with a Grateful Hearts gift, he or she will be notified of your appreciation and provided with a special lapel pin.
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Physical therapy is an essential part of healing after surgery. Steve Allen (pictured opposite) recently expressed his gratitude for the work of one of our caring and committed physical therapists by making a Grateful Hearts gift.
Honoring exceptional care.
When Steve Allen needed outpatient physical therapy following surgery, he knew where he wanted to go for care. He made an appointment at Huntington Hospital. When he first started working with physical therapist Julie Vinh, he was blown away by her compassion and commitment. Steve recently decided to make a Grateful Hearts gift in honor of Julie. “Julie has supported me in such an important way in my recovery,” he says. “I wanted to recognize that, while also supporting the institution where I received lifechanging care.”
Grateful Hearts gifts support our Huntington Annual Fund, which directly benefits the areas of greatest need across our hospital campus and helps ensure world-class health care is available to all those who need it. Scan the QR code or visit https://giving.huntingtonhospital.com/caregiver to learn more about how to make a Grateful Hearts gift today.
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Leading through giving.
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ach year, annual fund donors providing gifts of $2,000 or more are welcomed into our leadership society — the President’s Circle of Huntington Hospital. We are pleased to thank these generous supporters with a variety of special benefits. Perhaps the most valuable benefit of all is the knowledge that you will be joining a select group of people committed to ensuring our uninterrupted, state-of-the-art health care services continue to thrive.
For questions regarding the President’s Circle of Huntington Hospital, please contact Lia Peterson Miller, senior director of donor engagement and communications, at lia.petersonmiller@ huntingtonhealth.org or (626) 397-3241.
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President’s Circle Benefits FRIEND $2,000-4,999 • Annual complimentary hospital self-parking in the North and East parking structures. • Invitation to the President’s Circle Member Recognition event. • Complimentary flu shots each fall. ASSOCIATE $5,000-9,999 All of the above PLUS: • Annual complimentary valet parking on our campus. • Annual recognition on the President’s Circle donor wall in our main lobby. MEDICUS SOCIETY $10,000-24,999 All of the above PLUS: • Invitations to additional President’s Circle membersonly events with Huntington leadership. • Invitation to special behind-the-scenes tours of Huntington Hospital, as available. COLLEAGUE $25,000-49,999 All of the above PLUS: • Two complimentary tickets to our Fall Food + Wine Festival. • Personalized stewardship report on the use of your funds each year. PATRON $50,000-99,999 All of the above PLUS: • Invitations to small group gatherings with Huntington leadership. • Access to an estate planning specialist who can help you explore and weigh the benefits of estate planning. GOLD $100,000 - $249,999 All of the above PLUS: • Opportunity to meet personally with Huntington leadership to learn about the impact of your support. • Access to a patient relations representative during your hospital stay, as needed. • Four complimentary tickets to our Fall Food + Wine Festival. • Additional recognition opportunities on our campus, as available.
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President’s Circle Cocktail Reception
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n September 14, 2023, Huntington Hospital hosted an exclusive cocktail reception at The Valley Hunt Club to thank and inform generous President’s Circle members at the Associate level and above. Guests enjoyed hors d’oeuvres, fine wine and spirits, as well as the opportunity to connect with like-minded donors and hospital leaders. More than 100 President’s Circle members were joined at the reception by hospital board members (Erin Baker, Armando Gonzalez, Scott Jenkins, Paul Johnson and Simon Li), and executive leaders (including Lori J. Morgan, MD, MBA, president and chief executive officer, and Jane Haderlein, senior vice president of philanthropy and public relations).
Outstanding heart care. At the reception, Dr. Morgan thanked guests for their generous annual contributions to the hospital, which help us fulfill our goal to deliver excellent health care here in the San Gabriel Valley. Dr. Morgan also shared new information about some of the special joint ventures and opportunities for collaboration that our affiliation with Cedars-Sinai is making possible, including the recent expansion of Huntington Health’s cardiac surgery program. Huntington has long had a tradition of providing advanced cardiac care to this region, and we recently celebrated the two-year anniversary of our new state-of-the-art Helen and Will Webster Heart & Vascular Center. Dr. Morgan shared that, thanks to our affiliation, we now also have access to Cedars-Sinai’s top ranked cardiac, vascular and thoracic surgeons, who can provide care for more complex cardiac and thoracic surgery cases, right here in Pasadena. Robbin Cohen, MD, recently assumed leadership of the team of Cedars-Sinai physicians at Huntington Health as director of the newly expanded cardiac surgery program. While Dr. Cohen was unable to attend the reception, Dr. Morgan shared that he is thrilled to have this robust program at Huntington as it ensures patients in the San Gabriel Valley have access to the highest level of heart care to enable longer, healthier lives. He is especially proud that his team of eight cardiac surgeons have a full-time presence on the Huntington campus. Following Dr. Morgan’s remarks, guests heard from Joanna Chikwe, MD, chair of the department of cardiac surgery at Cedars-Sinai. Dr. Chikwe provided information about advances in heart care that are offered by Cedars-Sinai’s nationally recognized team of specialists, which will now be available to Huntington Health patients. She wrapped up her remarks by expressing her gratitude to President’s Circle members for their generous contributions, which help ensure we can provide excellent heart care for all patients, close to home.
Our President’s Circle donors enjoy a range of meaningful recognition opportunities. To learn more about joining the President’s Circle, please contact Lia Peterson Miller, senior director of donor engagement, at (626) 397-3241.
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Lynn De Groot and Donald Voss Giving for the greater good.
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ynn De Groot embraced many roles over the course of her life: child actress and model, dancer and baton twirler (with nearly 300 awards and trophies to her name), banker, wife, patron of the arts and philanthropist, just to name a few. She also served as director of development at Huntington Hospital from 2003 to 2013. Lynn flourished in this role, and believed so strongly in our work that she also became a member of the Legacy Gift Society (LGS) — a group of donors who contribute to the hospital via estate-related gifts — by arranging her own legacy gift prior to her passing in 2022. “Lynn had a deep understanding of what a hospital can do when it’s fully empowered, and how it can change and save lives,” says her husband, former mayor and councilman of La Cañada Flintridge Donald (Don) Voss. “Her legacy gift was a way for her to make sure that she could continue making a positive impact on the community, even after she was gone.”
Switching gears. Although Lynn was long passionate about philanthropy, it was not always her career. After earning her Master of Business Administration, she worked for decades in banking, with stints at First Interstate Bank, Wells Fargo and U.S. Trust (which was later acquired by Bank of America). By 2003, as Don says, she was no longer having fun. She decided to make a change, and turned to her former banking colleague Jaynie Studenmund, who recently completed a four-year term as chair of the board of directors at Huntington. Jaynie arranged to have
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Lynn meet with Jane Haderlein, senior vice president of philanthropy and public relations here. When they met, Jane was impressed. What started as an informational interview moved to creating a new position for Lynn on the Huntington Hospital team as director of development. “Lynn became a leader on our staff and a true asset in working with the hospital’s donors,” says Jane. In fact, her thoughtful stewardship of one particular donor resulted in the single largest estate gift in Huntington’s history.
Meet cute. Another unexpected encounter would make a significant impact on Lynn’s life as well. Despite having been colleagues at First Interstate Bank for nearly two decades prior, Lynn and Don didn’t formally meet until 2005, at a dinner party. Don’s wife had died the year prior, and he had begun to feel that perhaps it was time to start enjoying life again. Meeting and chatting with Lynn and other guests made him see that maybe there could be someone else out there for him. “I realized then that I should be receptive to opportunities,” says Don. Some time later, mutual friends set the pair up on a “date that wasn’t a date” at the Hollywood Bowl. One week after that, Don called to ask Lynn out on an actual date. This time they went to the Arroyo Chophouse, where the spark between them was evident. “We had a sensational time,” says Don. They started dating not long afterward. During a trip to the California Central Coast in 2008, Don proposed to Lynn. She accepted, and they were married on November 14 of that year at The Athenaeum on the California Institute of Technology campus. That day was officially proclaimed “Mr. and Mrs. Voss Day” by then-mayor of La Cañada Flintridge Steve Del Guercio. The couple traveled often — something Don says he would not have done on his own — taking in the sights in Italy, England, Spain, Portugal, Central Europe, New Zealand and Costa Rica. Together the couple enjoyed dining out, visiting the Central Coast and wine tasting in Paso Robles. They also continued the tradition they had started on that fateful date-that-wasn’t-a-date: attending shows at the Hollywood Bowl. They loved one another dearly. “Lynn was a completely unique person; a combination of traits and characteristics that were hard to imagine in one human being,” says Don. “She was just lovely.”
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Giving for the future. Lynn retired from Huntington in 2013, with plans to spend more time with Don and to do more traveling. Two years later she was diagnosed with neuroendocrine cancer. “It’s a very rare and strange disease,” Don says. “It can look like pancreatic, colon or liver cancer, so it’s often misdiagnosed. Relatively few people will get it, but early awareness of it can make all the difference for those who do.” Lynn passed away on July 13, 2022. As a tribute to his beloved wife, Don recently made a cash gift to Huntington Hospital, which qualified him for membership in our President’s Circle. Like Lynn’s gift, Don’s was unrestricted. “She was impressed with all of the different services and programs at Huntington,” he says. “Her thinking was probably much like mine: I trust that the hospital’s decision makers will know best where the funds can be put to good use.” He is certain that Lynn would encourage all members of the community to make a gift in support of the hospital. “I think that she would talk about how important it is to have a leading hospital in the community,” he says. “You may never need it, but — just like a fire station — it’s important to know it’s there. If you can make a gift like Lynn’s, you can put it to work forever. I know that it gave her great satisfaction to be able to support Huntington and its wonderful work.”
Lynn was a gifted and compassionate professional, an advocate for her friends and loved ones, and a champion for Huntington Hospital. She was not only my colleague in the office of philanthropy, she was also a dear friend, and we maintained a close friendship that continued even after she retired and up until her passing last year. I was humbled by Don’s unwavering support of her during her illness, and I’m deeply appreciative of their shared generosity to Huntington Hospital. Jane Haderlein Senior Vice President of Philanthropy and Public Relations
To include Huntington Hospital in your will or to honor a loved one with a President’s Circle gift, visit https://giving.huntingtonhospital.com.
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Make a difference for tomorrow, today.
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untington Hospital’s Legacy Gift Society (LGS) recognizes donors who want to provide for the future. Thoughtful and foresighted bequests and other planned gifts from LGS members help leave a legacy of excellent health care.
Planned giving. Legacy Gift Society members use different strategies, but the outcome is the same: impacting the future through philanthropy. Many establish a charitable bequest by including the hospital in their will or living trust. Some LGS members have named us as a beneficiary for a percentage of their retirement plans, including IRAs, 401ks, and 403bs. Others take advantage of important income and tax benefits by establishing a Charitable Gift Annuity or Charitable Reminder Trust. These types of gifts allow the donor to receive income for life and leave a gift to the hospital at the end. We invite you to join other Legacy Gift Society members in providing for the future of care at Huntington Hospital. As a member, you receive the following benefits: • Invitation to the annual Legacy Gift Society appreciation luncheon. • Invitations to select events including our annual flu shot clinic. • Special publications and communications from the hospital. • Gift planning information from Huntington Hospital’s office of philanthropy. We hope that you will consider becoming a member of this distinguished group of committed donors. Please visit huntingtonhealth.org/giftplanning to learn more. Many thanks for your support.
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Ways to give. Many donors give to Huntington Hospital using tax-saving strategies. Here are just a few of the ways: IRA Distribution When you make Huntington Hospital the direct recipient of a distribution from your IRA, you may be able to avoid paying income tax on the amount gifted. You also are helping to keep us strong. Appreciated Stocks By gifting appreciated stock, you can avoid taxes on any gains in the stock’s value, and take an income tax deduction on the fair market value — all while making a thoughtful gift to our work. Donor Advised Fund (DAF) Establishing a DAF through a community foundation or a financial institution gives you a significant tax benefit when you make a large gift. You can designate Huntington Hospital as a recipient of the funding from your DAF each year. If you would like to learn more about how you can save taxes and support our critical mission, please contact Helen Bechtolt, senior director of principal gifts, at helen.bechtolt@ huntingtonhealth.org or (626) 397-8681.
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Thank you to our guilds and community partners.
Members of the Flintridge La Cañada Guild recently presented Huntington Hospital with proceeds from the 101st annual Flintridge Horse Show.
Flintridge La Cañada Guild Huntington Hospital is grateful to our guilds and support groups for their generosity, now and always.
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For more than 60 years, the Flintridge La Cañada Guild has been actively involved in raising funds for Huntington Hospital. The guild recently hosted the 101st annual Flintridge Horse Show in support of the hospital. The event took place at the Flintridge Riding Club from Thursday, April 27, through Sunday, April 30, 2023. The four-day show featured exciting equestrian competitions along with other entertaining events. Proceeds from this year’s horse show are supporting important needs in our neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) by helping us purchase three transcutaneous CO2 monitors. These devices are critically important to the care we provide to babies born prematurely or with medical problems. They allow us to continuously monitor carbon dioxide levels without having to repeatedly take blood samples — and are a safer and less painful way to monitor breathing and lung function. Email flintridgehorseshow@gmail.com for more information about the Flintridge La Cañada Guild.
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Altadena Guild
Since the Altadena Guild’s inception in 1951, the group has donated more than $3 million to Huntington Hospital. On Sunday, May 7, 2023, the Altadena Guild hosted its 70th annual Home & Garden Tour. This year’s event showcased Rubio Street, dubbed the Gem of Altadena. Guests enjoyed a tour of some of the beautiful homes and gardens in this neighborhood. They also enjoyed refreshments, live music and shopping set up along the tour route. Proceeds from the event are designated toward construction of our upgraded surgical facilities. In addition, funds also support the Altadena Guild Community Service Scholarship, which is awarded each year to a Huntington staff member who has demonstrated a dedication to providing excellent care to patients, and to serving the broader community. Please visit altadenaguild.org for more information about joining the Altadena Guild and future events.
Huntington Charity League (HCL) is a nonprofit volunteer organization made up of community supporters who are dedicated to raising funds in support of our lifesaving work. HCL focuses its fundraising efforts on supporting essential care for babies in our NICU. We are home to the region’s only Level IIIB NICU, providing the most advanced care available in the San Gabriel Valley for premature infants and other newborns with severe medical needs. To learn more about how you can become involved, please contact huntingtoncharityleague@gmail.com or follow HCL on Facebook @ huntingtoncharityleague.
Altadena Guild members presented us with proceeds from the 70th annual Home & Garden Tour.
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Your giving improves quality of life. Donor support allows Huntington Health to provide award-winning, comprehensive orthopedic care. This includes life‑changing orthopedic procedures, as well as education and support for patients before and after surgery.
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Visit huntingtonhealth.org/ortho to learn more about our top-ranked orthopedics program.
As a referee for college basketball games, Nathan Bond has to move up and down the court constantly. When he began experiencing hip pain while officiating games, he did his best to just push through and carry on. Eventually, he also started limping and knew he needed to get checked out. Fortunately, Nathan knew exactly where to turn for help: As associate director of patient access, he has been part of the Huntington team for more than 20 years. Nathan made an appointment with Todd Dietrick, MD, medical director of our joint replacement program. “Dr. Dietrick told me that my right hip was essentially bone-onbone,” says Nathan. “He said he could offer some temporary pain relief, but that I needed to consider surgery.” Ultimately, Nathan chose to undergo total joint replacement surgery here. The procedure was performed laparoscopically using a da Vinci robot. Minimally invasive surgery results in less scarring, decreased pain and faster recovery times. In Nathan’s case, it meant he could go home the day after his surgery, instead of spending two to three days in the hospital, as was once the norm. Following surgery, Nathan spent about three weeks recovering at home. Less than two months after the procedure, he visited New York City with his wife. “I was able to walk all over the city with no issues!” he says. In reflecting on his patient experience, Nathan notes he is especially appreciative of how well prepared he was for surgery. “Dr. Dietrick and his team are a well-oiled machine. I knew exactly what to expect before, during and after the procedure. The hospital’s special Total Joint Replacement class was also incredibly helpful,” Nathan says. Today, Nathan reports being in no pain, and considers his surgery a great success. He is also back to refereeing basketball games. “It means a lot to me to be back out on the court,” he says. “It isn’t just a great way to get exercise, it’s my place of refuge. I can’t thank Huntington Hospital enough for giving me my life back.”
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Visionary $5,000,000 and above
Ambassador $500,000 to $999,999
Peter Arkley & Denise Wynn
Anonymous (2)
AS&F Foundation
Louis & Suzy Amestoy & Family
Gwen & Guilford Babcock
Ayrshire Foundation
The James G. Boswell Foundation
H.N. & Frances C. Berger Foundation
Andrew & Peggy Cherng
The Kathryne Beynon Foundation
Foo-Oi Foundation
Blue Shield of California
Estate of Ned Good
The Braun Family
Heather & Paul Haaga
Warren & Carole Greene
Gary & Priscilla Hoecker
Jerry & Kathleen Grundhofer Foundation
Terri & Jerry Kohl
Ann Slavik Hall & Jack Hall
The Mothershead Family
Marcia & Stan Hayden & Family
The James & Eleanor Randall Foundation
Francine H. Katz
Anne & Jim Rothenberg
Dr. Lay K. Kay
Schow Family/Lakeview Foundation
The Keele Family
Helen & Will Webster Foundation
Kohorst Allen Family Foundation Mahnaz & David Lee
Benefactor Circle.
Life Benefactor $1,000,000 to $5,000,000
Betty B. Louie
Anonymous (1)
Vittorio & Margaret Maccaferri
The Ahmanson Foundation
Arlene & Allan Miller Family
Erica & Bruce Alberts
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald B. Morrow
June & Merle Banta
Linda & Carl Moy, MD
Ethel Wilson Bowles & Robert Bowles Memorial Foundation
Diane & John Mullin
Carl F Braun Residuary Trust
Linda & John Seiter
John & Louise Bryson Eva & Jason Chau The Condon Family Foundation Dona & Gordon Crawford Gail & Jim Ellis
Benefactor Circle donors have made gifts or pledges to Huntington Hospital totaling $250,000 or more. They are among our most generous donors, and we are deeply grateful for their transformational support.
Angela Y. Fu Living Trust Linda & Stephen Gill Good Hope Medical Foundation Henry L. Guenther Foundation The Havner Family Foundation Estate of Robert F. Koch The J. Terrence Lanni Family Ellen & David Lee T. June & Simon K.C. Li Lois S. & Phillip D. Matthews Margot & Mitch Milias Thuy & George E. Moss The Ouyang Family The Ralph M. Parsons Foundation Kathy & Bill Podley Kris Popovich & Family John Stauffer Charitable Trust UniHealth Foundation Weingart Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Tony Yeh Henry & Margaret Yost
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David Louie
Marcia & Elliot Sainer Rary Simmons Jeannie & William Tsai Robert & Judy Waller Mark W. Waller Joanne Watson-Holmes Renee H. Ying Grace & Li Yu Shirley & Robert Yu Mr. & Mrs. S. Robert Zeilstra
Founder $250,000 to $499,999 Anonymous (8) Esmeralda T. Gibson The Frank Kawana Family Mitokawa-Kunitake Family Mrs. Lynn P. Reitnouer Kathleen & Joseph Rips Carol Chen & Harry Tsao
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Arno E. Grether
Mary A. Adame
Barbara & William Hanna
Arden L. Albee, PhD
Mark S. Harmsen
Carolyn Alexander
Gary & Priscilla Hoecker
Suzan King & Stephen Allen
Michael Horner
Grace Ray Anderson
Jagath K. Jayaratne
Peter Arkley
Scott & Cindy Jenkins
W. Jefferson Arnett
Susan & Ed Johnson
Salpi Avedian
Moon J. Kang
Jim Avedikian & Ken Evans
Francine H. Katz
Bernard H. Babcock Jim & Nancy Barthe Sally Beckham Jon E. Beebe Mr. & Mrs. David W. Bianchi Alison J. Birnie, RN
Dr. Shant Kazazian Rozlyn Y. Kelly-Jackson & Michael Jackson Lorraine (Shingu) Koyama Mitokawa-Kunitake Family Jacqueline & William Landy
Neena Bixby
Chi Wai Leung Siu
Jenifer Paul Bode
Kai & Elizabeth Lem
Robert & Vicki Bond
T. June & Simon K.C. Li
Mr. Paul Bonner
Salvador Lomeli
Mrs. Ann Boutin
Elvira L. Magianto
Gretchen & Jack Brickson
Marilyn A. Mallow
Louise G. Brigham
Margot F. Malouf
Robin & James Bruni
Jeanette & James Mamakos
James & Marcia Burnett Karen & Thomas Capehart Emiko & Eugene Chan Sarojni & Suresh Chandra John Y. Chang Leilani Chu Angelica Clark Edward & Alicia G. Clark Doris Young Coates Don & Wendy Cobleigh Sharon Cochran Martha Coffey Elizabeth & Paul Collins Sherrill & Paul Colony James Corry George P. Coulter Meg Quinn Coulter Georgia Coye Diane & Robert Coyer Edwin W. Cridland Harriet (Sandy) Crosier Mrs. Linda Cseak Cam Currier
Wendy & Jim Drasdo
George S. Sahagian The SahanDaywi Foundation Marcia & Elliot Sainer Irene N. Sang Mary Lea Schander The Schow Foundation Cathleen & Barry Sedlik Terry Seidler Gerald R. Selby Roger Servick Shobha & Robby Sharma Rod Shingu Tadashi Shoji Richard P. Shooshan Mona & Randy Shulman Dr. Robert Siew & Mr. Mark Hafeman Rary Simmons W. June Simmons
Marsha R. Stanton
Craig & Diane Martin
Dr. David Stevenson, DDS
Ms. Randi M. Martin
Cecil & Jin Sun
Lois S. & Phillip D. Matthews
Ren Min Sun
Dolores McClenney
John D. Taylor
The McCreight Foundation Jim & Kathy Meagher Jeanne Mignard Arlene & Allan Miller Family Diana & Charles Minning Kazuko & Takeyuki Miyauchi Victoria Stover Mordecai & Alfred Winborne Mordecai Rena B. Morris Andrea Morseburg The Mothershead Family Diane & John Mullin Fumiko & Yoshiaki Murakami
Mei-Lee Ney
Thomas H. Donnelly
Elsie Sadler
Ilene & Howard Marshall
Tom & Nancy Delahooke
Mr. & Mrs. John DeWitt
Walter B. Rose
Annie C. Siu, DDS
Keith & Susie Lee Nakao
Frank & Risa De Quatro
Kate L. Rose
Karen & Richard T. Mandeville
Susan & Michael D’Antuono R-lene Mijares deLang
Robert W. & Lillian O. Rogers
Philip D. Nathanson
Claire & Norman Slaught
Dr. & Mrs. David A. Swan
Legacy Gift Society.
Patricia Thomas Johnny Y. Ting Martha Tolles Ruth & Miles Turpin Sharon ViGario Carmen Villasenor Phuc T. Vo Elizabeth Walker Janet & John Webb Mary & James Weidner Dan Weiss Yuen Wong Chi K. Yip Henry & Margaret Yost
Legacy Gift Society (LGS) members help provide for the future of care at Huntington Hospital. Many LGS members have remembered the hospital in their will or living trust.
Jesse Jian Yi Yuan & Cui Xian Zeng Denise & Robert Zeilstra
Elsa Ng Joyce Nores Pong Yang Sun & Kwang Paek
Ann C. Edler
Terry Perucca & Annette Serrurier
Ida Krull Elby
Frances J. Powell
Claudia & Douglas Forbes
Chung & John Pring
Haley & Anita Fromholz
Frances L. Quan
Judy Gain
Carol Reynolds
Lucy H. Gao
Rufus V. Rhoades
Donald J. Gaspard, MD
Susan Peterson Rhoades
Anh T. Giang
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Board of Directors Philanthropy Committee Sharon Arthofer Wafaa Alrashid, MD, President Elect, William J. Bogaard, Vice Chair Medical Staff, Ex Officio Wayne Brandt Sharon Arthofer Ronald L. Havner, Jr. Erin Baker R. Scott Jenkins, Chair William J. Bogaard Lori J. Morgan, MD, MBA Harry Bowles, MD, Kathleen Good Podley Past Past President, Medical Staff Rosemary B. Simmons Wayne Brandt, Treasurer Renée Ying Michelle Quinones Chino, Secretary Jim Gamb, Ex Officio Akila Gibbs Ronald L. Havner, Jr. R. Scott Jenkins Paul Johnson, Chair David Kirchheimer Brandon Lew, DO, Past President, Medical Staff Simon Li M. Christian Mitchell Lori J. Morgan, MD, MBA Mei-Lee Ney Elizabeth Graham Olson Thomas Priselac, Ex Officio, Voting Peter Rosenberg, MD, President, Medical Staff Rosemary B. Simmons, Director Emeritus Jaynie Studenmund Deborah Williams David Wrigley, Ex Officio, Voting Renée Ying President and CEO Lori J. Morgan, MD, MBA Senior Vice President of Philanthropy and Public Relations Jane Haderlein Office of Philanthropy and Communications Mark Anello, Senior Director of Development Services and Strategic Planning Helen Bechtolt, Senior Director of Principal Gifts Jamie Brady-Smith, Manager of Donor Relations and Special Events Cathi Chadwell, Executive Director of Philanthropy and Public Affairs Stephanie Cianci, Marketing Content and Branding Manager Marie Cleaves, Director of Major Gifts Lia Peterson Miller, Senior Director of Donor Engagement and Communications Eileen Neuwirth, Executive Director of Communications and Brand Strategy
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Advocate. Fall 2023 Editors Cathi Chadwell Stephanie Cianci Lia Peterson Miller Writer/Editor
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