2021 Summer Advocate

Huntington Hospital

Advocate

Summer 2021

A report on philanthropy.

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2020 by the numbers*

Our vision

To be the leader in creating community well‑being through world-class health care delivered with kindness and dignity.

26,432 Hospital admissions

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.

87,072 Outpatient hospital visits

8,754 Surgeries performed

Our values Respect Integrity Stewardship Excellence Collaboration

2,917 Babies born

60,236 Emergency room visits

*P lease note that figures are lower than our yearly average, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

On our cover: COVID-19 nearly killed Teo Praslin (pictured center), but our expert care team saved his life. Teo is now back home with his grateful family. Pictured with Teo are his wife, Maria (second from left), and their children (from left), Matthew, Ethan and Emily. Visit page 8 to read Teo’s story.

A note on this issue: Some of the photos included in the following pages were taken before the pandemic began. As a result, they show individuals who are not wearing masks or practicing social distancing. In response to this health crisis, we took prompt and thorough action to protect patients, staff, visitors and our community. We remain responsive to local need and committed to your safety. Visit www.huntingtonhospital.org/COVID-19 for the latest information and how we are working to keep you safe.

Thank you to our friends.

Lori J. Morgan, MD, MBA President and Chief Executive Officer

The pandemic has been hard for us all, but our healthcare workers have had to carry an immense load. When I talk to our dedicated Huntington team members, again and again, they point to one thing that keeps them going: You. The desire to make a difference in the lives of community members like you — patients with a wide range of injuries and illnesses, including COVID-19 — is the driving force for all of us.

But it isn’t the only thing that drives our team to deliver exceptional care each day.

We’re all truly touched by the outpouring of philanthropic support we have seen from our friends and neighbors. These gifts, of course, enable us to make investments that help us deliver the outstanding care for which Huntington Hospital is known. Perhaps just as important, these gifts are a show of gratitude — and it means more to our caregivers than you might imagine.

In these pages, you’ll hear from some of our generous supporters, and learn why they’ve decided to give to the hospital. You’ll also read about how our caregivers, inspired by friends like you, have delivered uninterrupted essential care services to all patients who turn to us for care. And you’ll learn how philanthropic support is helping us keep our community safe as we look to the future.

If this public health crisis has taught me anything, it’s that our caregivers and our community members are an unstoppable team.

Together, there’s nothing we can’t accomplish. Thank you again for your support.

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The state of philanthropy

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One year later

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Your giving matters Teo Praslin

10 Caregiver spotlight Infection prevention department 12 The Ahmanson Foundation

Safeguarding vital care facilities 16 Your giving matters

Mary Lynne Knighten 18 Peter Arkley Meaningful giving, from the heart 22 Renée Ying A responsibility, an honor and a privilege 26 Fall Food + Wine Festival Supporting trauma care from home 28 Legacy Gift Society

Make a difference for tomorrow, today 30 Louise Harris

A tradition of philanthropy 32 Around the campus 34 Your giving matters

Caesar Penney 36 Louise and John Bryson

Supporting compassionate care 40 Grateful Hearts

Gratitude through giving

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44 Huntington Annual Fund & President’s Circle 46 Betsy and Ted Merchant, MD Lifelong connections 50 Dottie and Alan Snitzer

Thoughtful giving in a trying time 54 Your giving matters

Becky Harman 56 Debra and Daniel Heller Repair the world 58 I am Huntington Axel Ortega 59 Volunteer Leadership Council

Alicia Cerda and Kristiana Wong 60 Friendship and support Flintridge La Cañada Guild, Altadena Guild and Huntington Charity League 62 Giving back virtually 64 Huntington Collection

Pitching in to help seniors 66 S. Robert and Denise Zeilstra Gift Shop

Providing comfort 68 New and returning board members Mei-Lee Ney; Peter Rosenberg, MD; Sharon Arthofer; and R. Scott Jenkins 70 Our honor roll of donors

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Philanthropy Committee Sharon Arthofer William Bogaard, Vice Chair Wayne Brandt Ronald L. Havner, Jr. R. Scott Jenkins, Chair Ellen Lee Lori J. Morgan, MD, MBA Kathleen Good Podley Rosemary B. Simmons Renée Ying Robert Yu

Dear friends:

R. Scott Jenkins Chair Philanthropy Committee

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Throughout the pandemic, community members like you stepped up in a big way to support Huntington Hospital.

In fact, donors showed their appreciation for our work like never before: Grateful supporters provided gifts and pledges totaling over $40 million to the hospital in 2020 — the largest amount we’ve ever raised!

These funds are helping ensure we have the resources we need to continue to fight COVID-19 — and to provide worldclass care to all who need us. Here, we’re pleased to share a summary of philanthropy at the hospital, covering the 2020 calendar year.

As we look ahead, your continued generosity will be invaluable in helping us rebound and move forward as a leader in health care for our community. On behalf of all of us at Huntington Hospital, thank you again for your meaningful involvement in our work.

The state of philanthropy.

Funds raised by purpose

2020 giving by the numbers

CAPITAL

72%

UNRESTRICTED

18%

PROGRAM SUPPORT

6%

COVID-19

4%

Funds raised by designation

$40,277,099

HEART & VASCULAR CENTER

33%

SURGERY UPGRADES

26%

Total funds raised

UNRESTRICTED

18%

6,917

SUSTAINABLE CAMPUS

14%

OTHER

6%

COVID-19 RESPONSE FUND

3%

Number of gifts/pledges

Funds raised by source FOUNDATIONS and FAMILY TRUSTS

63%

INDIVIDUALS

15%

ESTATES and PLANNED GIFTS

13%

CORPORATIONS

5%

BOARD

3%

GUILDS and ORGANIZATIONS

1%

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hen COVID-19 hit our community last year, we faced the unprecedented challenge of addressing the needs of those with the virus, while also safely providing necessary medical care for all other patients. Thanks to the outpouring of support from our generous donor family, we were able to keep our community as safe and healthy as possible.

We raised a record-breaking $40 million in 2020. Donations to our COVID-19 Response Fund and other areas helped us weather the storm of the pandemic. Local friends showed their support in other ways, too, including providing urgently needed masks, gloves, face shields and other personal protective equipment to help us prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Today, we are continuing to fight this virus, and to provide our friends and neighbors with the high-quality medical care they need.

Thank you for helping us meet this challenge.

COVID-19

One year later.

COVID-19 by the numbers *Data as of June 16, 2021.

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44,903

6,117

2,685

Number of patients who have been tested for COVID-19.

Number of patients who have tested positive for COVID-19.

Number of patients who have been hospitalized here with COVID-19.

Supporting our healthcare heroes.

At the onset of the pandemic, our top priority for our frontline caregivers and other staff was ensuring they had the personal protective equipment they needed to stay safe. During a difficult year of coming face-to-face with the realities of COVID-19 every day, we also took initial steps to address the emotional and mental fatigue of our caregivers. We began offering group counseling sessions, creating respite rooms and more.

Building off of these efforts, we are now launching a comprehensive Caregiver Wellness Initiative, which will feature a variety of additional support and resources to help our healthcare heroes process psychological and emotional trauma. This includes, for example, a structured forum where staff will be able to come together regularly to discuss the emotional and social aspects of working in health care.

Community philanthropy is helping us carry out the work of this important initiative. Together, we will ensure our physicians, nurses and staff receive the support they need so that they can continue to provide the highest-quality care to the patients we serve.

Shots in arms.

In December 2020, in close partnership with the Pasadena Public Health Department (PPHD), we began administering doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to our frontline caregivers and staff.

In January 2021, we also began vaccinating eligible community members under the direction of PPHD. Philanthropic support has helped us to reach this next stage of fighting COVID-19, and allowed us to make special efforts to ensure that low-income and underserved members of our community have equitable access to the vaccine. We have worked with a variety of community partners — including the City of Pasadena’s Jackie Robinson Community Center and Harambee Ministries — to host COVID-19 vaccination pop-up clinics for populations that may have otherwise faced barriers to accessing the vaccine. Several of these popup clinics were generously funded by the Pasadena Community Foundation.

We are proud to have provided more than 39,000 vaccine doses for members of our community so far and look forward to protecting even more people in the months ahead.

39,000+

300

1,000+

300+

Number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered.

Number of additional beds made available to respond to COVID-19.

Number of supporters who have contributed to our special COVID-19 Response Fund.

Number of individuals and community partners who have donated personal protective equipment and other essential items.

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Your giving matters.

Visit www.huntingtonhospital.org/COVID-19 to find COVID-19 information and resources.

While some people infected with the COVID-19 virus report only mild symptoms, many others experience serious and even fatal problems. From the moment the COVID-19 pandemic struck, Huntington Hospital has been here to provide the latest and best in patient care for our community — with dedication and compassion. Generous philanthropic gifts through our COVID-19 Response Fund have helped us to respond during this unprecedented health crisis.

When Teo Praslin started running a fever in April 2020, he promptly got tested for COVID-19. Two of his co-workers had been diagnosed with the virus, already, so he knew he was at risk. Though Teo tested positive, he was initially well enough to return home, where he quarantined in a separate area of the family home to keep his loved ones as safe as possible.

Over the coming days, though, Teo felt steadily worse. His wife, Maria, rushed him to our emergency department (but was unable to come into the hospital with him, as a result of safety protocols during the pandemic).

By the time he reached us, Teo was very sick. He does not remember much of his arrival at the hospital. “I apparently called Maria to tell her goodbye,” he says. “It was worse than anything I’ve ever had. I thought I was going to die.”

Teo was quickly admitted for inpatient care. As the virus continued to take its toll on his body, he was placed on a ventilator. His heart and kidneys began to fail and he lost consciousness. Not able to be with Teo, Maria was now even more afraid for him: His two co-workers had died of their infections.

Thanks to our use of the latest care techniques, Teo’s immunologist was able to offer convalescent plasma therapy — which involves administering blood products with antibodies from patients who have recovered from the virus. When the needed plasma became available and we started the therapy, Teo’s condition began to improve.

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Even as our team members work relentlessly to save the lives of patients with COVID-19, we also recognize the importance of keeping loved ones informed.

Throughout Teo’s care here, the Praslins valued this extra level of effort and compassion. “Everyone took the time to answer my questions,” Maria says. “The doctors called me every morning, and I talked to the nurses on every shift. We felt really supported.”

When Maria and the children created a poster for Teo’s nurses, thanking them for their care, the nurses in turn made a poster for Teo — and hung it in his hospital room. On it, they wrote inspiring messages, urging Teo to keep fighting and getting stronger. “He still has it on the wall in our home,” says Maria, “and it still encourages him.”

As Teo began the long road to recovery, he regained consciousness, but remained paralyzed. Later, when he was well enough, he was transferred to a rehabilitation center, where he received care for an additional three weeks. Though he was still using a wheelchair when he returned home, he is now walking again, and his recovery continues: “I still have to do dialysis twice a week, but I’m back at work. I can think and live,” he says.

“That’s what’s important.”

Adds Maria, “I wish I could go in and thank each doctor, nurse and staff member at Huntington Hospital, in person. The whole team was amazing.”

The Praslin family expresses gratitude for the care provided by the physicians, nurses and staff members who helped Teo (center) survive a severe case of COVID-19. Pictured with Teo are his wife, Maria (second from left), and their children (from left), Matthew, Ethan and Emily.

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Long before COVID-19 hit, our infection prevention department was working diligently to maintain a safe hospital environment and played a major role in protecting patients and staff throughout the pandemic. Members of the department include (from left): Selma Babcock; Katie Jones; Leonard De La Cruz, executive director of quality, regulatory and safety; Jennifer Pitt; Michael Guajardo; and Jessica Rosende.

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Caregiver Spotlight. Infection Prevention Department

Keeping our community safe.

There is more to providing comprehensive, world-class care than meets the eye. Philanthropic gifts help support our team of dedicated employees working behind the scenes to ensure the care we deliver complies with the highest safety standards. Throughout the pandemic, our infection prevention team has moved mountains to protect patients and staff.

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get a lot of satisfaction from keeping everyone as safe as possible,” says Leonard De La Cruz, MPH, executive director of quality, regulatory and safety here, “and I know the rest of the infection prevention team feels the same way.” As part of his responsibilities, Leonard, an epidemiologist, has been leading the hospital’s infection prevention department for five years.

This department has always been crucial to our operations. Staff members educate employees across the hospital on best practices for sanitation, hygiene and safety. They also implement strict protocols designed to keep the hospital a pristine environment for patients, and work closely with federal, state and county health agencies to ensure we meet the latest regulations.

When COVID-19 reached our community, we were especially grateful to have this team of skilled staff members — which includes five epidemiologists and one project and data analyst — at the ready.

Minimizing risk.

The infection prevention department acted fast. Relying on their expertise and the latest guidelines from entities like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Pasadena Public Health Department, our infection prevention department implemented new policies and procedures to prevent transmission of COVID-19.

The team attacked the problem from many angles. They reconfigured the airflow in our dedicated COVID-19 units. They also streamlined workflows for physicians, nurses and other staff to limit unnecessary contact, and determined the best use of personal protective equipment when supplies were limited. In addition, they developed testing protocols to prevent the spread of the virus within hospital walls. “The team worked hard to figure out how to adjust to protect everyone’s health and safety,” says Leonard.

Leonard is quick to point out though that all hospital employees have helped in the fight against COVID-19. “The entire hospital rose to the challenge,” he says. “It was truly a community-wide effort.”

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The Ahmanson Safeguarding vital care facilities.

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Foundation Bill Ahmanson is president of The Ahmanson Foundation. A major supporter of Huntington Hospital for many years, The Ahmanson Foundation recently provided significant funding for essential infrastructure improvements to our Wingate and Hahn buildings.

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longtime supporter of Huntington Hospital, The Ahmanson Foundation recently awarded renewed funding to help us further enhance our healthcare campus. Specifically, the foundation provided a significant grant toward important infrastructure improvements to our Wingate and Hahn buildings, built in 1961 and 1971 respectively.

While the State of California regularly updates seismic requirements for hospitals here, public funds do not cover upgrades to bring existing facilities into compliance — making the involvement of friends like The Ahmanson Foundation essential. The modifications we have now made to our Wingate and Hahn buildings will allow us to continue operation of the inpatient beds housed there and to deliver safe, uninterrupted care when local need is greatest. In light of the ongoing pandemic, we are especially grateful to the foundation for their strategic leadership involvement.

“Our region’s population is expanding and aging,” says Bill Ahmanson, president of The Ahmanson Foundation, “and we felt it was important that the hospital have an appropriate number of beds to continue meeting local care needs.”

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Work supported by the foundation also included upgrades to the Wingate and Hahn buildings’ utility systems, as well as the installation of newer fire safety features. In the past, The Ahmanson Foundation has helped us complete other significant projects in service to our community, including expansion of our Nan and Howard Schow Emergency & Trauma Center.

For everyone’s benefit.

The Ahmanson Foundation was founded in 1952, with initial funding from financier Howard F. Ahmanson and his wife, Dorothy Grannis Ahmanson. Today, it plays The Ahmanson Foundation’s support has ensured that we can continue meeting our community’s needs for inpatient beds, like the one pictured here.

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a major role in the life and well-being of our region. “Our philanthropy is directed toward organizations serving the greater Los Angeles community,” says Bill, “with support concentrated in the areas of arts and humanities, education, human services, and health and medicine.

“We aim to make grants that will benefit everyone in the community where the grant is made,” Bill continues. With this in mind, the foundation has provided funding to numerous hospitals and community clinics across the county over the years.

Bill notes that longtime foundation trustee Stephen Rountree played a significant role in advocating for our own most

“ We aim to make grants that will benefit everyone in the community where the grant is made.”

recent grant award. (Steve and his wife, Carol, are San Gabriel Valley residents and have personally experienced care at the hospital.) “The foundation’s nine-member board of trustees is responsible for final funding decisions,” Steve explains.

“I helped convey that while behind-thewalls work on the Wingate and Hahn buildings might not seem very glamorous, it was nonetheless essential,” he says.

“The community really needs the beds housed there.”

Rigorous and responsive.

Bill notes that The Ahmanson Foundation conducts a very thorough evaluation of every application it receives, and asks probing questions to guide the trustees’ decisions. While the trustees occasionally consider requests for grants toward program services, the foundation primarily supports capital projects.

“This includes providing support to update or renovate existing buildings,” says Bill. In fact, he adds, given the historic lack of available real estate in the region, and the evident environmental benefits of recycling facilities rather than building anew, “We especially like to see existing buildings like Wingate and Hahn being remodeled whenever possible.”

We deeply appreciate The Ahmanson Foundation’s philanthropic involvement in safeguarding the future of care for our community’s patients.

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Mary Lynne Knighten (pictured here with her husband, John) says she owes her life to members of our award-winning cardiac care team, who performed a minimally invasive procedure to treat her aortic stenosis.

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Visit www.huntingtonhospital. org/heart to learn more about our expert cardiology services.

Your giving matters.

Thanks to generous philanthropic support, we are able to deliver award-winning cardiac care to members of our community. Our full spectrum of cardiology services includes highly advanced procedures such as transcatheter aortic valve replacement, or TAVR.

When Mary Lynne Knighten was diagnosed with aortic stenosis — a potentially life-threatening heart condition characterized by the narrowing of the aortic valve opening — she was surprised. She exercised regularly and felt perfectly healthy.

She soon began experiencing extreme fatigue, and had to nap several times a day. She was often out of breath after simple tasks. Even standing for long periods became a challenge. “I was worried I was going to die,” says Mary Lynne.

At the recommendation of her physician, Mary Lynne turned to Azhil (Alex) Durairaj, MD, medical director of cardiology, for help. Though her condition was serious, he made Mary Lynne feel comfortable.

“Dr. Durairaj treated me like a partner, and talked with me about my options and prognosis,” she says.

“It’s a testament to the hospital’s commitment to patient-centered care.”

It was decided that Mary Lynne was a good candidate for TAVR, a minimally invasive alternative to open heart surgery. In February 2020, she underwent the procedure here. “The doctors and nurses made me feel like I was their only patient,” she says.

Because Mary Lynne had an underlying medical condition, she stayed overnight in our intensive care unit to be monitored for potential complications following the procedure. She notes that a nursing assistant got her soup from the cafeteria in the middle of the night, and that a nurse positioned her for comfort. Her procedure fell on Ash Wednesday, so the team made sure Mary Lynne, who is Catholic, received ashes and blessings from one of our chaplains.

Today, Mary Lynne is back to doing what she loves. She can stand for longer periods to cook and work in her garden without getting winded, and is even exercising again.

“Dr. Durairaj and his whole team were fantastic,” she says. “Thank you to everyone at Huntington Hospital for saving my life.”

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Driven to help during a time of increased need, Peter Arkley pledged a significant gift toward our new Helen and Will Webster Heart & Vascular Center. Peter is pictured with fiancée, Denise Wynn (left), and daughter, Alexandra Arkley.

Peter Arkley Meaningful giving, from the heart.

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eter Arkley has provided philanthropic support to Huntington Hospital for several years, and felt compelled to do more at a time of special need. Having learned of the hospital’s efforts to create what would become our new Helen and Will Webster Heart & Vascular Center, “We wanted to know how we could make a lasting impact,” he said.

The Arkley Family Foundation thus pledged a substantial gift toward the new center. In recognition of this support, we are pleased to name the Peter Arkley Catheterization Suite within our state-ofthe-art facilities, which will open later this summer. Peter and his fiancée, Denise Wynn, were impressed by the hospital’s foresighted focus on the future needs of local patients — even as it continues to address the current pandemic: “After COVID-19 has come and gone,” he says, “the center will be here to meet community need.

“Particularly in light of the additional financial demands created by the pandemic,” Peter adds, “this seemed like an appropriate time to lend a hand. I feel honored that we’re able to help the community in this way.”

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In the new Peter Arkley Catheterization Suite, our caregivers will provide leadingedge care to patients with potentially life-threatening cardiovascular conditions.

Family connections.

Making moves.

The decision to designate his family foundation’s gift to our Heart & Vascular Center was inspired, in part, by personal care experiences, Peter explains. His mother, Berdina, received heart care here, as have other members of the Arkley family. In addition, Peter says, the strategic location of the Heart & Vascular Center (directly above our Nan and Howard Schow Emergency & Trauma Center) was meaningful to him and his family, as his daughter, Alexandra, and several other relatives have turned to our emergency department over the years, in time of medical need.

“The hospital has made a difference to many people in our family — including my ninety-five-year-old aunt who received care and comfort there during her last days,” Peter says, “and it’s made a difference to many other people in the community, too. We’re glad to join the list of benefactors who have recognized how important the hospital is, and how our contributions help it serve the community even better.”

Peter was born in Scotland. His family moved to the United States in the 1960s after his father retired from a career in professional soccer. They settled in the New York metropolitan area, where they had relatives.

Peter’s career would bring him to California in 1987. Today, he is senior executive vice president of Alliant Insurance Services, Inc., which has more than 100 offices nationwide. He also serves as president of Alliant Specialty Insurance Services, which offers specialty insurance products domestically and around the world. Some of the projects in which he and his team have played a role include California High-Speed Rail, Hudson Yards in Manhattan, and the multi-billion dollar expansion of John F. Kennedy International Airport in Queens, New York.

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“ I couldn’t think of a better thing to do to help the community than to make this gift to Huntington Hospital.”

Community care.

Strengthening community has been a constant driving force for Peter’s philanthropy over the years. In addition to providing financial support, he has given of his time and expertise through service on the boards of organizations including Inner-City Arts in Los Angeles, and the Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association.

This generous philanthropist travels hundreds of thousands of miles each year and — for increased convenience to his work — has now moved his primary residence to Naples, Florida. Nonetheless, he remains convinced of the importance of supporting our work.

Of the Arkley Family Foundation’s recent gift, he says, “Honestly, I couldn’t think of a better thing to do to help the community than to make this gift to Huntington Hospital. It’s an impressive institution that’s important to everyone in Pasadena and the surrounding area. It’s certainly always been there whenever my own family needed it, and I feel really good that we’re able to support it.”

Benefactor Circle 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 on the hospital’s campus.

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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Renée Ying A responsibility, an honor and a privilege.

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enée Ying has long been fond of Huntington Hospital.

When she first came to our campus years ago to visit a friend who was a patient here, she was impressed — so much so that she and her late husband, Jeffrey, decided to move from Glendora to Pasadena. She is happy they did.

“I’m glad that Huntington Hospital is so close by,” she says.

“I don’t want to get sick, but if I do, that’s where I would want to go.

It really is a first-class institution.”

Since that time, Renée’s involvement with the hospital has grown. She and Jeffrey began contributing to our work in 2009 at the suggestion of close friend and hospital board member Robert Yu. “When a friend comes to you and says an organization needs support,” Renée says, “why not contribute, if you have the means to do so.”

The Yings continued to do just that, becoming regular philanthropic supporters of our work. Renée also spent time as a volunteer here in errand and escort, before stepping away from volunteer service when Jeffrey passed away in 2017.

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Renée recently made a significant contribution toward our general operations, as well as toward creation of a more sustainable campus. In addition to helping us provide high-quality care across all areas of the hospital, this gift is helping us strengthen our systems and infrastructure — ensuring that we can continue to deliver outstanding medical care, no matter what tomorrow may bring.

Designing the future.

Indeed, Renée knows the value of investing in advanced, future-ready systems. She and Jeffrey built their careers around it. In 1985, the Yings founded their first company, an engineering design house specializing in product development and design services

for the aerospace industry. Then, in 1991, the pair started I/O Controls Corporation, which provides the “brain systems” for more than 70 percent of all transit buses in the United States. Today, Renée is the company’s chairwoman.

Although she is now a high-powered business leader, Renée’s journey began more modestly. She was born and raised in Taiwan (where she and Jeffrey met), moving here when she enrolled in California State University, Los Angeles, to study business.

“When we came here, we didn’t have much,” she recalls. After the couple was settled, they married and had two children: Victoria and Jonathan.

“ When a friend comes to you and says an organization needs support, why not contribute.”

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Giving globally and locally.

Renée and Jeffrey never forgot their roots.

They created the Ying Family Charitable Foundation and the 12K Foundation because, as Renée says, “we wanted to help people like us, who were born less fortunate.” These foundations benefit worthy causes across the globe — including, for example, a scholarship program at Jeffrey’s alma mater in Taiwan. Victoria and Jonathan, now adults, have also become involved in the foundations, and provide valuable input on how to direct funds.

Some of these funds are directed back to the local community, including Huntington Hospital. Renée notes that the compassionate care we provide is a particular point of inspiration for her.

When Renée learned that we were looking for community members to join our board of directors, she jumped at the chance to do even more to support our mission.

She sits on our Quality, Philanthropy, and Audit and Compliance committees — and recently joined our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee.

Renée believes that everyone should give, at whatever level they can, and regularly encourages friends and colleagues to donate to our work. Supporting the hospital is, as she says, “a responsibility, an honor and a privilege.”

Gifts from friends like Renée Ying help to sustain and enhance care for patients here.

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Fall Food + Wine Festival

Supporting trauma care from home.

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A taste of festivals past.

While you may not be able to enjoy delicious treats in a festival setting this year, we encourage you to take a taste of the festival home with you by supporting the vendors who generously donated their food and drink offerings to our most recent in-person event. Visit www.fallfoodandwine.com/partners for a list of partners.

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he Fall Food + Wine Festival has long represented a way for members of our community to enjoy a great evening out and raise funds for Huntington Hospital Trauma Center at the same time. In 2020, however, we were unable to gather in person for the festival because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Since support for trauma care remains urgent, we launched the Fall Food + Wine Restival in lieu of an in-person event. We were thrilled that we exceeded our initial campaign goal, raising more than $260,000, thanks to generous community donors.

Funds from the Restival are helping us continue to serve patients with potentially life-threatening injuries, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year — even during a pandemic.

While we were unable to gather and thank our Fall Food + Wine Restival donors in person, we are immensely grateful for their impactful support.

Help fund world-class trauma care in 2021.

Alyce Williamson Leading by example.

Generous community philanthropists stepped up in a big way in 2020, helping us not only reach, but exceed our goal for the Fall Food + Wine Restival. We are especially grateful to Alyce Williamson, whose leadership gift inspired others to give, enabling us to raise even more funds through the Restival.

Alyce is a longtime patron of the Fall Food + Wine Festival. In fact, her involvement with the event dates back to its inception.

When she learned that the 2020 event was being re-imagined as a special fundraising campaign, she knew that she wanted to continue her involvement.

“I love the festival and I love Huntington Hospital,” Alyce says. “I knew that the hospital still needed support for the trauma center, even if they couldn’t hold the physical event, so I really wanted to help.”

Alyce’s support was also inspired in part by her experience as a trauma patient here. “I am so grateful for the care that I received,” she says. ”Huntington Hospital is truly a jewel of the community, and I want to support it as long as I live.”

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he health and safety of our community continues to come first, so we will not be holding a physical event in 2021. However, the Fall Food + Wine Committee, again led by co-chairs Janet Mayeda and Nick Salata, still plans to raise funds to support the provision of lifesaving care for our region — and this year, they are kicking it up a notch! Participants can expect fun new ways to engage with our food and drink vendors, while still staying safe at home. Stay tuned and be sure to check the Fall Food + Wine website at www.fallfoodandwine.com for updates on the celebration.

And, of course, we look forward to gathering in person again at the 2022 festival.

Through her generous leadership gift, Alyce Williamson inspired others to give — helping us surpass our goal for the Fall Food + Wine Restival. A longtime Fall Food + Wine Festival patron, Alyce is pictured here (third from left) at the 2018 event.

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Legacy Gift Society Ways to give.

Many donors give to Huntington Hospital using tax-saving strategies. Here are just a few examples: 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 the hospital 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 the hospital.

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 the hospital’s critical mission, please contact Helen Bechtolt, senior director of principal gifts, at helen. bechtolt@huntingtonhospital.com or (626) 397-3241.

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Make a difference for tomorrow, today.

Huntington Hospital’s Legacy Gift Society (LGS) recognizes donors who want to provide for the hospital’s future. Their thoughtful and foresighted bequests and other planned gifts help to sustain excellent health care for future generations.

Planned giving.

LGS members utilize many different strategies, but the outcome is the same: sharing the future with others. Many establish a charitable bequest — a gift made through a will, living trust or other vehicle. Some LGS members have named the hospital as a beneficiary for a percentage of their retirement plans, including 401ks, 403bs and IRAs. Others take advantage of important income and tax benefits that provide a reliable stream of income for the lifetime of the donor and loved ones.

We invite you to join other members of our LGS 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.

• Invitation to be our guest at the President’s Circle Member Recognition event.

• Invitations to selected Discover Huntington Hospital events.

• Complimentary annual flu shot, as available.

• Counsel and support from Huntington Hospital’s office of philanthropy, as requested.

• Receipt of Huntington Hospital publications.

Although all in-person gatherings have been temporarily suspended due to COVID-19, some events may be held virtually when possible. Stay tuned for more information.

We hope that you will consider becoming a member of this distinguished group of committed donors. Please visit www.huntingtonhospital.org/giftplanning to learn more. Many thanks for your support.

If you have already included us in your estate plans, please contact the office of philanthropy at (626) 397-3241 to notify us of your intent, so we may add you as a member of our Legacy Gift Society.

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Legacy Gift Society

Louise Harris gives to Huntington Hospital as a way of continuing a legacy of giving that she began with late husband, Marshall. “He was very fond of the hospital,” she says. This philanthropic tradition began when the couple made their first contribution to us in 1992, and has continued ever since.

After Marshall passed away in 2013, Louise, when reviewing her will, decided to designate an investment account to the hospital. She recently accelerated her estate gift, so that we may use the funds in the more immediate term. “I wanted the hospital to be able to use the money now,” she says. “It’s a great cause to support.” Louise is a foresighted member of our Legacy Gift Society, and Huntington Hospital is still remembered in her will.

Louise’s leadership gift is helping us create a more sustainable medical campus, where patients in our region will receive care in the years and decades to come. In recognition of Louise’s support, we are naming a patient room in our West Tower in her and Marshall’s honor.

Ties that bind. The hospital has been a part of the Harris family in other ways, as well: After he retired, Marshall began volunteering here, providing errand and escort services.

Louise notes that her husband greatly enjoyed volunteering at the hospital, which he did for more than a decade.

The connection, however, does not stop there: Marshall was also born here, and both he and Louise have been patients at the hospital. She has had, for example, two knee surgeries here, which were performed by Todd Dietrick, MD, medical director of our joint replacement program. “I always received the best care,” she says.

Before he retired, Marshall owned a successful wallpaper and interior design shop in Pasadena. Louise spent her career working in human resources, and retired as the director of human resource management for California State University, Los Angeles, after 17 years there.

A neighbor introduced Louise to Marshall. When they married, Louise became not only a stepmother to Marshall’s children, Susan and Lee, but also a grandmother to Susan’s and Lee’s children. The family has since grown further, and Louise now has four step-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren. Louise remains close with the family, visiting as often as she can.

Active in her community. Louise and Marshall shared a love of travel, and Louise recounts one trip to Russia that was especially memorable — their last trip together before Marshall died.

Today, Louise keeps busy by maintaining several rental properties. She also enjoys connecting with neighbors and friends, with whom she regularly played bridge and sometimes travelled, prior to the start of the pandemic. Her more constant companions, however, are her two beloved Boston terriers, Hobart (Hobie) and Roxie.

Like her late husband, Louise believes in supporting her community through volunteerism: She donated her time, for example, as the president of the Green House Gift Shop, which raised money for important causes, including the Braille Institute.

Giving back continues to be an important priority for Louise, as evidenced by her most recent gift to the hospital. As she says, “I know Huntington Hospital will put the money to good use. It’s an important institution, and it does a lot of good for a lot of people.”

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Have you considered including Huntington Hospital in your estate plan?

A charitable bequest is an easy and tangible way to make a lasting impact.

You may leave money that will help us meet any needs that may arise, or you may identify a program that has special meaning to you.

Your gift may reduce the tax burden on your family and estate.

Consult with your attorney

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to learn how your will or living trust can specify that a particular asset, dollar amount or percentage of your estate be given to Huntington Hospital.

Please contact Helen Bechtolt, senior director of principal gifts, at helen.bechtolt@ huntingtonhospital.com or (626) 397-3241 for more information.

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Around the campus.

Read on to learn about just a few of the things happening around our campus thanks to the support of our community.

Outstanding cardiac care.

Located directly above our Nan and Howard Schow Emergency & Trauma Center, our new Helen and Will Webster Heart & Vascular Center will meet increasing regional need, while further speeding time to treatment. The center’s comprehensive range of cardiovascular services — all brought together under one roof — will also make it easier than ever to heal hearts. Within the new center will be two specialized suites equipped with the very latest medical technologies to provide a full range of cardiac catheterization procedures. In addition, our Heart & Vascular Center will include a high-tech hybrid suite (the first of its kind in our service region) that offers both catheterization and surgical capabilities. We anticipate that our new Heart & Vascular Center will open in late summer 2021.

We are extremely grateful to the thoughtful donors who have partnered with us in creating the new facility.

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Operating better.

Community philanthropy is also helping make our new surgery center a reality. When construction is complete, the center will encompass seven new surgical suites. Eight existing surgical suites will also be upgraded as part of the project, ensuring all 15 suites are future-ready. Once complete, the center will allow us to perform additional surgeries per year, in order to meet community need into the future. We anticipate that new surgical suites will open in early fall 2021. Upgrades to existing spaces are scheduled for completion by September 2022.

Putting safety first.

Excellence in nursing.

Huntington Hospital recently achieved redesignation as a Magnet® hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center for the third time. This honor places us among very elite company: We are one of just 9% of hospitals nationwide to hold this prestigious designation, which demonstrates our commitment to exemplary nursing practice. Support from our community helped us achieve and maintain this gold standard in nursing care.

We recently welcomed the newest member of our security team — a German Shepherd named Lew. Lew is now on patrol on our hospital’s campus, led by his handler, K-9 security officer William Martinez. Special thanks to the AS&F Foundation — and longtime foundation trustees John and Carol Llewellyn — for their support, which is helping to ensure we can keep our employees, volunteers, patients and visitors safe.

Preparing first-class physicians.

Through our Graduate Medical Education (GME) program, we offer top-notch residency training and hands-on experience in both internal medicine and general surgery. National research confirms that teaching hospitals such as ours provide a higher level of care to all patients.

Residents in our GME program are drawn from some of the nation’s finest medical schools, and are among the best and brightest of their respective classes. This year, we welcomed 13 new internal medicine residents and five new general surgery residents. We rely on philanthropic support to sustain our GME program.

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Visit www.huntingtonhospital.org/GI to learn more about our gastrointestinal care services.

Your giving matters.

A leader in surgical care, Huntington Hospital has the expert staff and state-of-the-art technology needed to perform a wide variety of procedures. Investments from thoughtful philanthropists make this work possible.

One day, out of the blue, Caesar Penney started experiencing severe abdominal pain. It did not improve after a few days, so he made an appointment with his primary care physician to get checked out. The next day, Caesar received a message that said he needed to go to an emergency room right away. When Caesar arrived at a local hospital, “I was surrounded by doctors and nurses, but no one told me what was wrong with me or what was going on,” he said. He then passed out.

When Caesar awoke, he was finally able to get some answers. He was diagnosed with a massive infection of the bowel caused by a chronic gastrointestinal disease known as diverticulitis. He was monitored for a day and a half, told he would need to schedule a follow-up appointment with a surgeon and sent home. “I didn’t feel like I was being treated right,” Caesar says. He began researching other hospitals where he could have his procedure. He had heard only good things about Huntington Hospital, and so made an appointment here with surgeon Wes Powell, MD.

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Right from the start, Caesar knew he was in good hands. “Dr. Powell made me feel like I was at the right place for the health care that I needed,” he says. “It was a completely different experience.” By the time he had connected with Dr. Powell, Caesar’s pain had become debilitating.

The surgery, which involved removing infected parts of Caesar’s colon, was a success. Caesar spent a week in the hospital. Due to the pandemic, his loved ones were not allowed to visit him while he recuperated, but he never felt alone. “When your health is compromised like mine was,” he says, “you need personal care.

Everyone acknowledged my fear, always asked how I was feeling, and made me feel comfortable. It’s a reflection of the type of institution Huntington Hospital is.”

Today, Caesar is doing well and recently got married. Once nearly incapacitated due to pain, he is now back to being the active young man he was — and hopes to complete a triathlon next year. “Huntington Hospital took such good care of me,” he says. “If it weren’t for the hospital, I might not have a story to tell.”

In need of surgery to remove infected parts of his colon, Caesar Penney is thankful that his search for compassionate, expert care led him to Huntington Hospital. Caesar is pictured with his wife, Cassandra Coleman, and her son, Greyson.

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Louise and John Bryson Supporting compassionate care.

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ouise Bryson is a prior member of Huntington Hospital’s board of directors. She and her husband, John, are also generous community philanthropists who support our work. Most recently, the couple pledged a significant gift toward our Compassionate Community Care initiative, which is further improving patients’ experience at the hospital. Specifically, the initiative provides specialized training for our physicians, nurses and other staff in areas including compassionate communication, sensitivity to the needs of patients who have experienced emotional trauma, and more.

Compassionate Community Care recognizes the key role that thoughtful communication plays in promoting healing, reducing anxiety, and fostering trust between care providers and their patients. A key component is the provision of training in a nationally recognized approach known as the Language of Caring. The training involves what is known as the Heart-Head-Heart communication model, helping to ensure that clinical services are delivered with a deep sense of empathy. By using the Heart-Head-Heart model, care providers can integrate their full humanity into their clinical practice, in support of clear and effective communication — and the very best of care.

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“The Compassionate Community Care initiative underscores a commitment not only to first-rate medical attention at the hospital,” says Louise, “but also to effective and compassionate interaction with all patients and their loved ones, as well as with colleagues. The overall goal is for everyone who walks through the door to feel welcome. Everything the hospital does,” she adds, “from the words used to the items on the cafe’s menu, has to be founded on knowledge of what makes people feel comfortable and cared for.”

A culture of caring.

Caregivers and other team members in our Nan and Howard Schow Emergency & Trauma Center were the first to participate in the Compassionate Community Care program — including Language of Caring training. “The pilot phase was so successful,” notes John, “that this work was rapidly expanded to the rest of the organization.”

In total, more than 3,300 employees from departments across the hospital have participated — and the training is now part of the orientation process for all new staff.

The Brysons also look forward to the introduction of additional training programs as part of the initiative, in the future.

Career focused.

Louise enjoyed a 35-year career in media, and retired in 2008 after serving as president of distribution of Lifetime Entertainment Services and executive vice president of Lifetime Movie Network.

She started her career as a documentary producer and writer for PBS and currently chairs the board of PBS SoCal/KCET. She is also a lifetime trustee of KPCC and chair emerita of the J. Paul Getty Trust board of trustees.

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“ This work is visionary.

It’s about things that are at the real heart of what makes an institution work — and it touches every patient in every bed, and every person who works there.”

John focused on clean forms of energy and energy efficiency throughout his career. He is one of the co-founders of the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and early in his career was appointed by Governor Jerry Brown to lead the California State Water Resources Control Board and the California State Public Utilities Commission. John was chairman and chief executive officer of Edison International, the parent company to Southern California Edison, and retired in 2008 after 18 years with the company. In 2011-2012, he served as U.S. Secretary of Commerce in President Obama’s Cabinet.

The Brysons have four daughters and six grandchildren.

Visionary leadership.

Before she first joined the hospital’s board of directors, Louise served on our Quality Committee, which helps oversee continuous improvement efforts and evaluates results.

“I felt it was a good way to get involved in the community,” she says, “and I was quickly impressed by the hospital’s commitment to transparency and its focus on providing the highest level of care to patients.”

While on the board, Louise continued to participate on our Quality Committee, and also served on both our Finance Committee and our Strategic Planning Committee. Through this work, she has developed deep respect for the leadership team, she notes, singling out Jaynie Studenmund, chair of the board, Lori J. Morgan, MD, MBA, president and chief executive officer, and Jane Haderlein, senior vice president of philanthropy and public affairs. “John and I feel good about providing philanthropic dollars in support of the hospital’s important work and their outstanding leadership,” she says.

In making their recent gift decision, John notes they were also deeply motivated by the way in which the Compassionate Community Care initiative reflects and supports the hospital’s overall culture — with compassion and empathy top of mind.

“This work is visionary,” John says. “It’s about things that are at the real heart of what makes an institution work — and it touches every patient in every bed, and every person who works there.”

The Heart-Head-Heart communication model helps ensure care services are delivered with empathy. Training on this model was supported by a significant gift from Louise and John Bryson.

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Inspired by the exceptional care she received, our manager of donor relations and special events, Jamie Brady-Smith (lower center), recently donated in honor of Angelos Konstas, MD (left), and CT technologist Jose Pineda (right) through our Grateful Hearts program.

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Grateful Hearts

Gratitude through giving.

Jamie Brady-Smith, who serves as the manager of donor relations and special events in our office of philanthropy, knows how important philanthropic support is to the hospital. In her role, she helps raise funds and engage donors by producing events and other opportunities to thank those who give to the hospital. Jamie is also a donor herself and recently made a gift through our Grateful Hearts program. This program allows donors to honor hospital staff members who have made a special impact on their care.

Jamie wanted to not only support the work of the hospital, but also say thank you for the excellent care she received when she had to undergo a CT-guided spinal procedure here. Two employees helped make a difference: Angelos Konstas, MD, and Jose Pineda.

She is grateful for the expert care she received from Dr. Konstas, who performed the delicate procedure — and for the above-and-beyond compassion she was shown by CT technologist Jose Pineda. Both received Grateful Hearts pins to honor their exceptional service.

“Even though I didn’t know him,” Jamie says, “Jose treated me like family.” Jamie had been nervous about the procedure, but Jose “was there for me the whole time and never left my side. He was so gentle and caring.”

In addition to giving in honor of Jose, Jamie also wrote him a personal letter — a token of appreciation that Jose cherishes. “Jamie’s donation and heartfelt letter made my year, and it continues to inspire me on those hard days,” Jose says. “It made me feel like I was really making a difference.”

“I know all the amazing things everyone at the hospital does,” Jamie says. “I hope that my gift helps to show my gratitude.”

For more information about making a gift in gratitude, please visit https://giving. huntingtonhospital. com/caregiver or call the office of philanthropy at (626) 397-3241.

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2020 Grateful Hearts Honorees and Donors All Grateful Hearts donations are counted as part of our Huntington Annual Fund, with associated recognition benefits. For more information about making a gift in gratitude, please visit https://giving.huntingtonhospital.com or call the office of philanthropy at (626) 397-3241.

Honorees are listed in bold on the first line. Donor names are on the second line.

E. Ajilore, MD Nancy J. Douglas

Cathi Chadwell Rary Simmons

Alexis Anvekar, MD Elizabeth & Janah Risha

Brooke Chandrasoma, MD Theodore Newman

Steven Applebaum, MD Sylvia A. Watson

Elisa Chang, MD Peter Chun

Mariana Arenas Anonymous

Stanley Charles, Jr. Dolores Perez

Anne Bading Susan & Robert Long

Jenny Chuang Carol & Gene Jeffers

Karoly Balderas Cupul Anonymous Ryan Bane Roxann & Dennis Bane Eric Berlioz Sara A. Ryan Unit 42 Nurses Melanie Blustein Frederick Bogonko Anonymous Assist. Director & HIM Staff The Gillette Family Harry Bowles, MD Sara A. Ryan Jim & Eleanor Randall Breast Center Staff Robert T. Goldweber, MD, & Veronica Thomas

Karin Chuang Terri & Dennis Stanfill Sheila Clayton, MD Okeyo A. Jumal Robbin G. Cohen, MD Peggy Dolan Christine Conti, RN Dr. & Mrs. J. F. Casillas The Critical Care Unit Nurses Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Pasadena Chapter Amanda Cubin Carol & Gene Jeffers Nikhil Daga, MD Jill & David Toth Christopher Dagher, MD Jamie Walters

Charles Bugg, MD Maribel A. Lima-Carnaghi

Rachel Deguzman Anonymous

Daniel Caballero Anonymous

Dr. Jeffrey Denham, MD Jim & Sue Femino Cheryl Holliday Martha Tolles

Georgina Cabrera, NP Anonymous Cardiac Rehabilitation Staff Ken Byrne & Karen Bissonnette Cardiac Unit Lori & Frederick Schneider Cindy Alberts Carson, MD John D. Taylor Myrah Francine Castro Anonymous

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Edith Diaz Dolores Perez Todd Dietrick, MD Henry & Margaret Yost

Azhil Durairaj, MD Suzan King & Stephen Allen Gloria & Rogelio Mejia Annie M. O’Sullivan-Pittman & Craig H. Pittman

John Easthope, MD Eva & Jason Chau Begoña Echeverria, PhD Jim & Sue Femino Maria Espana Alice F. Holzman & Chas Briggs Laura Evans, MD Margaret & Paul Grossman Mariflor Felipe Anonymous Della Fong, MD Martha Tolles

Eddie Hernandez Roxanna E. Bickerstaff Mariela Hernandez Anonymous Bryan Homyak Ivy Diaz Huntington Hospital Urology Department Staff Myint Maung Jeffrey Huang, MD Anonymous

Perioperative Department Patricia Ann Fowler

Janitorial Staff Jennifer Helstrom

John Garrido Anonymous

Labor & Delivery Staff Ying & Victor Chen Lori & Frederick Schneider

Gregory M. Giesler, MD David M. Ramaker John D. Taylor Jonathan Grannis Terri & Dennis Stanfill Nick Greco, MD Dr. Anthony A. Greco Rob & Cindy Hambleton Dr. Michael Gurevitch Helen Knolle Lori J. Wynstock, MD Meg Quinn Coulter Jim & Sue Femino John D. Taylor Steven Guzman Kathleen A. Gross Jane Haderlein Margarethe Bertelson Knoblock Rary Simmons

Huntington Hospital Nursing Staff Deborah & John Guest Pediatrics Department Staff Lori & Frederick Schneider Radiation Oncology Center Staff Josephine M. Burns Marc Inamasu Barbie Blake ICU Staff Deborah & John Guest Armen Isaiants, MD Anonymous Debbie Jackson Marilynn W. Moore, MD Dawn Jones Marilynn W. Moore, MD

Amber Halladay Anonymous Kathleen A. Gross

Ryan Joo, MD Kenneth M. Wada

Katherine Harter, MD Eileen & Richard Waloff

Beth Julian-Wang, MD Margaret & Paul Grossman

Hannah Harwich Terri & Dennis Stanfill

Stanley Kalter, MD Sarah Kalter

Daisy Hernandez Terri & Dennis Stanfill

Howard S. Kaufman, MD Donald N. Bills

Shant Kazazian, MD Kenneth M. Wada

Michele Nahabedian Anonymous

Leonard Kim, MD Corinne & James J. Hawk

Nurse Nikolas Nemeth Elizabeth & Gary Birkenbeuel

Anthony G. Koerner, MD Delores & William Bing

Neonatal Intensive Care

Angelos Konstas, MD Jamie Brady-Smith Nurse Samson Leung Kathleen A. Gross Nurse Shaughnessy Leung Barbara L. Donagan Zim Liang Abby Antweil Sunny Pak Bernadette C. Shupe

Unit Staff Christina & Edgar Mariscal Pasten

Emergency Room Staff Cynthia L. Bengtson-Budzyn & Michael J. Budzyn Mr. George R. Corey & Ms. Eugenie M. Schlueter Teresita Keliher Micaela Moran Lori & Frederick Schneider Deborah A. Wong

Eileen Neuwirth Marilynn W. Moore, MD

Mr. Zed Reyes Kenneth M. Wada

Paul Nieberg, MD Terri & Dennis Stanfill

Jonathan Reynolds Anonymous

My-Linh Truong, MD Anthony Denman

Gregory Northrop, MD Maria Ocariz

Jennie Ritchie Marilynn W. Moore, MD

K. Edmund Tse, MD Suzan King & Stephen Allen

Marlene Nunez Anonymous Peter Chun

Lee Anne Robinson Mary & John Gilbaugh

Stanley Tu, MD Ming S. Chou

Nurse Angela Mae Roman Elizabeth & Gary Birkenbeuel

Todd Turner, MD Marc Forman

Nurse Joyce Roque Mark & Ruth Pichaj

David Ulick, MD Barbie Blake Franklin N. Quon Mrs. Lynn P. Reitnouer

Glenn Littenberg, MD Annie M. O’Sullivan-Pittman & Craig H. Pittman

Amal K. Obaid-Schmid, MD Cynthia L. Bengtson-Budzyn & Michael J. Budzyn

Chengping (Jennifer) Liu Anonymous

The Office of Philanthropy Paul Lim, RN Rary Simmons

Nurse Melody Loong Mary & John Gilbaugh David Lourie, MD The Gillette Family Maryann Magdaleno Carol Bake Ann Magno Samuel J. Losh Karla Marshall, RN Stephanie J. Brady Alicia Materi Dolores Perez Janet Mayeda Doreen & Glenn Gee Paige Schenker

Peter Rosenberg, MD Anonymous

Ronald P. Olah, MD Carolyn & Marc Turchin

Same Day Surgery Staff Martha & John Ruch

Oncology Team Mr. & Mrs. John P. Symes III

Yasmeen Ruhge, MD Wenwei & Fook-Keong Law

Rebecca Orcutt Niva-Jo & Lawrence Whisenand

Ayman Saad, MD Annie M. O’Sullivan-Pittman & Craig H. Pittman

Outpatient Rehab Team Julie A. Venegas Carmina Pascual Anonymous Ashish B. Patel, MD Kathleen A. Gross Isaac Benjamin Paz, MD Yolanda Rodriguez

Joannah Salonga Irene & Nguon Tran Steven Scharf Nadya Klimenko James Shankwiler, MD Marylyn A. Endert Jeannie Shen, MD Yu Chi Chen Mr. & Mrs. John P. Symes III

Babak Tashakkor Dr. & Mrs. Scott L. Carder Priscilla Taylor Anonymous Kathleen Abaincia Terri & Dennis Stanfill Jeana Trimeloni Anonymous Mark Trimeloni

Dante Vengco Christian Gregg & Melisa Gill All the nurses at the hospital who took care of me May Volkman Jennifer Waldron Susan T. Lompe Jonathan Warner, MD Anonymous Craig Watje Mary & John Gilbaugh Patty Watson-Swan Roxanna E. Bickerstaff Douglas Willard, MD Marilyn Abrams Alexandria Williams Dolores Perez

Kathryn Mgrublian Jennifer & Matthew DeVoll

Stacey Pereira Maria & James Slater

Jessica Miller Susan & Robert Long

Jose Pineda Jamie Brady-Smith

Lia Peterson Miller Kelly Brown James J. Kane

Vance Polich, MD Christine McCarthy & Michael McCormick

Kimberly A. Shriner, MD Gary L. Conrad, M.D. Esmeralda T. Gibson Lori Johnson Anne & Michael Murphy Annie M. O’Sullivan-Pittman & Craig H. Pittman

Stacy Miller Lori & Robert Dver Karen & John Moffitt

Eva Poon, MD Terri & Dennis Stanfill

Christie Siapno Anonymous

Kathryn Pugh Jean & Richard Cone

Giovanni Smith, MD Dolores Perez

Jessica Randall Jamie Walters

Vaughn A Starnes, MD Teresa L. Watanabe

shows compassion to all Josephine M. Burns

Poornima Rao, MD Francisca R. Payan

Sandy Ta Terri & Dennis Stanfill

Christie Zoucha Anonymous

Mariber Montgomery Anonymous Lori Morgan, MD, MBA Michael A. Burnstine, MD David & Chandraleka King Fanya & Bill Thomson

Audrie Williams Anonymous Ruth Williamson, MD Mary & John Gilbaugh Anthony Wright Anonymous David C. Yang, MD Anonymous Yo Zieman,

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Ways to give.

There are many ways your giving can make an immediate and lifelong impact on our patients and our caregivers. You may provide unrestricted support,

Huntington Annual Fund & President’s Circle

which gives us maximum flexibility to use funds where they are needed most. Alternatively, you may designate your gift to a specific area of our work that has special meaning for you.

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 Hospital team member through our Grateful Hearts program. When you acknowledge a special physician, nurse, volunteer or care provider, he or she will be notified of your appreciation and provided with a special lapel pin that recognizes his or her compassionate community care. The amount of your gift will remain confidential. Visit https:// giving.huntingtonhospital.com/ caregiver to learn more.

Huntington Sustainers These donors make monthly, recurring gifts to the hospital via credit card. Just a $10 monthly pledge — or 30 cents per day — can help us 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, or email give@huntingtonhospital. com for more information.

You may also make a one-time gift by credit card on our safe and secure website by visiting https:// giving.huntingtonhospital.com/ donate today.

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Huntington Annual Fund Thoughtful community giving.

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rom our humble beginning almost 130 years ago, Huntington Hospital has 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, financial contributions from our generous donors play a vital role in ensuring we remain an essential resource for health care in this region.

Through times of calm and times of crisis, philanthropic friends like you give generously to our Huntington Annual Fund, creating and sustaining our world-class healthcare services. Annual giving helps maintain and develop superlative care throughout the hospital.

Thanks to annual fund gifts, we not only have the flexibility to maintain and enhance ongoing care and services, we are also better positioned to respond to unforeseen needs as they arise. In 2020, an outpouring of support from our grateful community ensured we were able to provide caregivers and staff with vital personal protective equipment and quickly adapt our facility to care for multiple surges of patients hospitalized with COVID-19.

As we strive to meet the ever-changing health needs of our community, we know we can count on your support. Thank you for helping to ensure we are able to provide compassionate care for our diverse community, today and for many years to come.

Huntington Annual Fund Benefits All annual fund donors receive Huntington Hospital publications and access to a variety of health resources, classes and physician-referral services.

Champion $1,000 - $1,999 All of the above PLUS: • Access to complimentary flu shots each fall, as available.

• Invitation to our Annual Fund Recognition luncheon.

President’s Circle 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 that the hospital’s uninterrupted, state-of-the-art healthcare services continue to thrive.

For questions regarding the President’s Circle of Huntington Hospital, or to make an annual gift, please contact Lia Peterson Miller, senior director of donor engagement and communications, at (626) 397-3241.

President’s Circle Benefits Friend $2,000 - 4,999 All Annual Fund benefits PLUS: • Annual complimentary hospital self‑parking in the North and East parking structures.

• Invitation to the President’s Circle Member Recognition event.

• Special invitations to selected Discover Huntington Hospital events.

• 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 members-only events with hospital leadership.

• Invitations to special behind-thescenes tours of Huntington Hospital, as available.

Colleague $25,000 - 49,999 All of the above PLUS: • Two complimentary tickets to Huntington Hospital’s 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 clinical and hospital 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 hospital 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 Huntington Hospital’s Fall Food + Wine Festival.

• Additional recognition opportunities on our campus, as available.

Although all in‑person gatherings have been temporarily suspended due to COVID-19, some events may be held virtually when possible. Stay tuned for more information.

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Betsy and

Ted Merchant, MD Lifelong connections.

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untington Hospital has given so much to our family,” says Ted Merchant, MD. “We’re grateful to have it — and blessed that we’re in a position where we can support its work.” Indeed, Dr. Merchant and his wife, Betsy, have been regular donors for many years — and their family’s story is deeply intertwined with our own. In fact, it began before either of them was born.

Dr. Merchant’s father was an internist and one of our affiliated physicians for more than 45 years. “I have fond memories of waiting at the hospital while my dad did his rounds,” he recalls. Both Dr. Merchant and Betsy were also born here, thus planting the seed of connection that would continue to grow throughout their lives.

Taking after his father, Dr. Merchant also chose a career in medicine. He was an obstetrician-gynecologist and an affiliated physician here for more than three decades. Of the approximately 7,000 babies he delivered during his medical career, “I’m proud to say that about 6,000 of those were at Huntington Hospital,” he says.

The couple’s relationship with the hospital blossomed as they became members of the President’s Circle of Huntington Hospital — a group of donors who provide particularly generous annual gifts in support of our work — at the Medicus Society level. “We support

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the things that inspire us,” Dr. Merchant says, “and the hospital has been especially meaningful to us.”

Neighboring roots.

The couple’s connection to our community also reaches beyond the hospital — and spans generations. Betsy’s great-grandfather was a Pasadenian, as was Dr. Merchant’s. “Our grandparents lived very close to each other,” says Betsy. “We’ve often wondered if they might have known each other.”

These roots in the community run deep.

Although the Merchants have travelled to other parts of the United States and now live in La Cañada Flintridge, they still consider themselves Pasadenians. “We’re proud of the roots we both have in Pasadena,” says Dr. Merchant. In fact, one of the reasons the

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couple supports our work is our own connection to the community: “Huntington Hospital is the iconic hospital in the San Gabriel Valley,” Dr. Merchant says.

While he grew up in Pasadena, Dr. Merchant travelled to the east coast to get his medical degree at Georgetown University School of Medicine. He later chose to return to Pasadena to establish his private practice, which he ran from 1973 until his retirement in 2013.

Betsy also grew up here, and while in high school, performed volunteer work at the hospital. Like her husband, she briefly left California to attend college in Oregon — later returning to receive her teaching credential and master’s degree at University of Southern California.

She taught kindergarten at Polytechnic School, later leaving to raise a family.

Betsy returned to the classroom after the children were grown, and officially retired

“ Huntington Hospital is the iconic hospital in the San Gabriel Valley.”

in 2008. “I loved teaching and having the opportunity to teach some of the children that Ted helped bring into the world,” she notes.

Many of these children were of course born at Huntington Hospital.

Inspired by family, bound by community.

For the Merchants, it always comes back to family and community — especially in their philanthropy. The couple, inspired by a family member with autism, recently established a nonprofit organization, Villa de Vida, which serves adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are capable of independent living. Dr. Merchant serves as the organization’s chief executive officer and chairman of the board of directors.

The Merchants’ generosity extends to their support of the hospital, which, as Betsy says, “has always been a meaningful resource for Pasadena and the entire San Gabriel Valley.”

The family has experienced this resource firsthand. Two of the couple’s three children were born here. Their daughter, Molly, was nine weeks premature and spent time in our neonatal intensive care unit. Their son Ken was hospitalized as a toddler after he came down with an intestinal flu. Over the years, other members of the family have also received care here.

Dr. Merchant notes that the couple chooses to support our work through unrestricted gifts. “The hospital is best equipped to determine its own needs,” he says. “Its overall performance has been outstanding, and we want it to be able to continue its important work, long into the future.”

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Dottie and Alan Snitzer Thoughtful giving in a trying time.

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ottie and Alan Snitzer have been Huntington Hospital donors for more than a decade, but when the pandemic hit, they knew they wanted to do more. “With COVID-19,” Alan says, “the hospital was doing so much, and we thought that they might have extra expenses.” In fact, the Snitzers significantly increased their annual giving in 2020, and are now members of our President’s Circle at the Medicus Society level.

The couple supports our work through unrestricted gifts. “The hospital’s leadership knows where the money is needed most,” says Alan. “There also might be some areas that aren’t as high profile as, say, emergency or cancer care, that shouldn’t be overlooked,” Dottie adds.

Indeed, the Snitzers are impressed with many areas of our work. “The hospital operates the largest trauma center in the region,” Alan says, “and it’s always making medical advances. It really gives you peace of mind that such a high-quality hospital is right here in our community.”

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Dottie (not pictured) and Alan Snitzer know Huntington Hospital will always be here for their family. They significantly increased their annual giving in 2020 to help sustain the hospital through the challenges created

by COVID-19.

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A long history.

Dottie and Alan know from experience just how important it is to have a world-class medical institution nearby. The whole family has received care here and Dottie was even born at the hospital.

“I have an early memory of waiting at Huntington Hospital for the birth of my younger brother,” she says. Dottie and Alan also welcomed their two sons, Andy and Jonny, here.

Over the years, the Snitzer family has had many other encounters with the hospital. “Our history with Huntington Hospital runs deep,” says Alan. Dottie was transported here in a medevac helicopter in 1990 after an ovarian cyst burst while on vacation in Palm Springs. Alan has had several surgeries at the hospital, and Jonny was once hospitalized for a case of ulcerative colitis. The

“ It really gives you peace of mind that such a high‑quality hospital is right here in our community.”

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whole family has been treated in our emergency department over the years. In addition, last year, Dottie’s 96-year-old mother received care here after sustaining an injury from a fall.

“No matter what happens,” says Dottie, “I feel confident that Huntington Hospital will take good care of us.” It is this exceptional care that reinforces the couple’s decision to support our work through philanthropic gifts.

Fighting for what is right.

Alan established the Law Offices of Alan B. Snitzer in 1978. It has since blossomed into an award-winning law firm with nearly 20 employees — including Dottie, who has worked as its office manager since 1990. The law firm specializes in workers’ compensation for sworn public safety

officers, as well as personal injury and wrongful death cases for police officers and others.

Alan’s work as an attorney has earned him much praise: He was named in the Southern California Edition of Super Lawyers from 2015 to 2021, ranked “AV-Preeminent” (the highest level of both legal skills and ethics) by MartindaleHubbell from 1998 to 2021 and was listed as one of Pasadena Magazine’s “Top Attorneys” from 2009 to 2021.

Still going strong.

Alan and Dottie work long hours to ensure their clients get the support they need. For them, the firm is more than a career. “We represent first responders who are injured or killed in the line of duty,” Alan says. “It’s a highly specialized field, and

it’s so important to us to help these folks and their families through the process. We love what we do.”

A membership in the California Applicants’ Attorneys Association, where Alan is a director, sends the couple on many trips to attend legal seminars and conventions. They both enjoy travelling, and sometimes build vacations around these events. The Snitzers have also been known to escape to their timeshare in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.

Still, they do not plan on slowing down anytime soon. The firm is busier than ever, which is another reason the couple decided to increase their giving to the hospital. “We thought that if we can do more to help the hospital, we should,” says Alan. “You can’t find a hospital with more skilled and kind caregivers and staff. For us, it’s a worthwhile investment.”

Thanks to unrestricted gifts from donors like the Snitzers, our dedicated caregivers have continued providing lifesaving healthcare services throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Inspired by the life-changing support she received through our Maternal Wellness Program, Becky Harman began working to help other new mothers experiencing postpartum mental health issues. Becky is pictured here with her husband, Tyler, and son, Cooper.

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During the COVID-19 pandemic, our Maternal Wellness Program is being held virtually. Visit www.huntingtonhospital. org/postpartum

Your giving matters.

to learn more.

A baby changes everything. Every mother reacts differently to this change, and many experience postpartum depression and/or anxiety after the baby arrives. We know expert help makes all the difference in improving the lives of mothers who are impacted by maternal mental health issues. Community philanthropy helps fund the ongoing operation of our Maternal Wellness Program, which is designed to support women during their transition to motherhood.

In 2019, Becky Harman and her husband, Tyler, were delighted to welcome their baby boy, Cooper. When it was time for Tyler to go back to work, though, Becky developed intense anxiety. She had trouble eating and sleeping. Eventually, her anxiety led to severe depression, and suicidal thoughts.

“I started working on Cooper’s baby book,” she says, “so he would have something to remember me by after I died.”

Becky turned to her doctor for help, as well as the emergency department at a local hospital. She even went to a mental health facility. “I saw so many doctors,” she says.

It seemed like no one knew exactly how to help her. She felt hopeless. She felt alone.

Then, Becky found our Maternal Wellness Program, and it changed everything. As part of the program, she started attending intensive outpatient sessions at our hospital three days per week. “I immediately knew it was where I should’ve been all along,” she says.

Becky loved that she could bring Cooper with her to the sessions, but what she loved most was connecting with other moms in the program. “It meant so much to talk with people going through what I was going through,” she says. “It made me feel like I wasn’t alone.”

Today, Becky is a happy, doting mom to Cooper and wants to help other moms with postpartum anxiety and depression. She recently earned a certification in perinatal mental health, and is the maternal wellness coordinator for a local group that supports mothers. She also tells doctors and friends about our Maternal Wellness Program.

“I would not hesitate to recommend Huntington Hospital’s Maternal Wellness Program to anyone,” she says. “It’s such a wonderful, important service. It made all the difference for me.”

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Volunteer Spotlight. Debra and Daniel Heller

Repair the world.

Debbie and Dan Heller (pictured here with daughter, Sara) actively support their community in many ways. They are longtime donors to the hospital, and Debbie has been a dedicated volunteer here since 2017.

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utington Hospital is an important part of Debra (Debbie) Heller’s life. She is one of our dedicated volunteers, and she and her husband, Daniel (Dan), have been donors for years. They made their first gift in 2010, and later decided to significantly increase their giving in 2014 after Debbie had a positive experience as a patient. “When I got home,” she says, “we knew we wanted to do something for the doctors, nurses and hospital staff who do so much for the community.”

Making an impact.

Debbie worked for MUFG Union Bank for 38 years, with roles in lending, product management and credit training, before retiring in 2016. It was while working for the bank that she met Dan, who later retired from Wells Fargo Bank in 2019. Along the way, the couple got married, had two children and will be celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary later this year.

Throughout their lives, the couple has actively supported their community, and is inspired by tikkun olam, a concept in Judaism rooted in the value of repairing the world through acts of kindness. This belief has led them to be dedicated volunteers at their synagogue, Temple Sinai of Glendale, where they have been members for more than 30 years.

Dan is currently executive vice president of Temple Sinai of Glendale’s board of directors and Debbie serves as chair of the synagogue’s endowment fund. After he retired, Dan also began donating his time preparing tax returns for underserved residents of the greater Pasadena area.

Debbie first began volunteering at the hospital in 2017, and since then, she has helped out in myriad ways. “I knew when I retired,” she says, “that I wanted to do something different that would contribute to the betterment of our community.”

She started volunteering in the birth certificate office in our mother baby unit and leading tours of the hospital for expectant parents. In addition, she has spent time greeting visitors and patients at the information desk in the hospital’s main lobby. “It’s a busy assignment that touches every aspect of the hospital,” Debbie says.

Rising to the challenge.

When the COVID-19 pandemic began, in-person volunteering here was temporarily paused, to protect everyone’s safety. Debbie still wanted to volunteer, and asked if there was anything she could do remotely. She crocheted ear savers for hospital staff and was later enlisted to take minutes at our Clinical Nursing Supervisor Network meetings. There, she gained a new appreciation for the hospital’s approach to meeting the challenges of the pandemic.

Debbie also started helping Huntington Senior Care Network (SCN), a nationally recognized program that works to positively impact the health and well-being of older adults, adults with disabilities and their families throughout our community. In addition to spending time researching providers and updating SCN’s database, she also volunteers with Senior CareLine. SCN’s Senior CareLine is a free service that matches older adults with a friendly volunteer to chat with by phone to help them stay socially connected during the pandemic.

In March 2021, after she was fully vaccinated, Debbie was able to return to in-person volunteering. She is back to greeting visitors in our main lobby, and has taken on an additional assignment providing support at our vaccination clinic. “I wanted to come back as soon as volunteers were allowed at the hospital again,” she says. “It’s a special place.”

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any Huntington Hospital staff members have chosen to show their support for our work by participating in our I am Huntington employee giving campaign. The campaign is an important part of our Huntington Annual Fund, and gifts help ensure we have what we need to provide the best possible care to patients.

One of these thoughtful employee donors is Axel Ortega. Axel first joined us 14 years ago as a transporter, and today serves as our environmental services manager. “I like the atmosphere at the hospital,” he says. “Everyone gets along and helps each other. It’s the best job I’ve ever had.”

Throughout his time here, Axel has worked closely with many different departments — and has seen first hand how donor dollars are used to make improvements throughout the hospital. It is why he decided to give through I am Huntington.

“I see it when a department needs a new machine or piece of equipment,” Axel says, “and I also see the impact it makes when they get it. I know donations make those things possible.” He notes that he has especially noticed the difference donations have made during the pandemic.

Axel hopes that his gift will help inspire others. “I tell everyone that it’s important to give,” he says. “I know that as a nonprofit hospital, even a little bit can go a long way.”

Thank you to Axel, and to all of the thoughtful employees who have shown their support by giving through I am Huntington.

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Visit https://giving.huntingtonhospital.com/employee for more information on how Huntington team members can make a gift to our employee giving campaign.

Volunteer Leadership Council In 2020, Huntington Hospital’s Volunteer Leadership Council awarded college scholarships to student volunteers Alicia Cerda and Kristiana Wong, in recognition of their outstanding service.

Huntington Hospital’s Volunteer Leadership Council is comprised of current and immediate past presidents of the hospital’s support groups. The council coordinates events and shares other important information among our guilds and other fundraising groups. Each year, the council awards scholarships to one or two graduating high school seniors who have volunteered a minimum of 40 hours at the hospital and who plan to pursue a career in a healthcarerelated field.

Alicia Cerda spent more than 400 hours volunteering here, beginning in 10th grade and continuing through her graduation from South Pasadena High School. She directed patients and visitors at the information desk in our main lobby, as well as helped out in our mother baby unit.

She also helped give tours of the hospital for expectant parents.

Now a student at American Career College, Alicia is studying to be a licensed vocational nurse. Ultimately, she would like to become a nurse practitioner. “I learned a lot about my life goals from volunteering at Huntington Hospital,” says Alicia. “My experience helped me realize that being in the medical field is what I’m most passionate about.”

Kristiana Wong, also a graduate of South Pasadena High School, began volunteering here during the summer before her junior year in high school. She logged more than 210 volunteer hours at the hospital assisting staff in our oncology unit (6 West) and working at the information desks in our main lobby and Wingate building.

“Volunteering at the hospital gave me insight into what a loving healthcare environment looks like,” Kristiana says. “I learned about the satisfaction that comes from helping others who are in a great deal of pain. The experience sparked a passion in me that made me want to pursue a career in the medical field.”

Kristiana is now attending the University of California, San Diego, majoring in molecular and cell biology. She hopes to pursue either a medical or a doctoral degree in the future, so that she can conduct cancer research.

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Friendship and support.

Our guilds and support groups have been unable to host their regular programming due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We, however, remain appreciative of their ongoing partnership and philanthropic support to date.

Flintridge La Cañada Guild has been help-

ing Huntington Hospital meet a variety of needs for more than 60 years. The guild supports our work through a popular four-day horse show, which features exciting riding competitions, along with food, music and fun for the whole family.

Over the years, funds raised from the event have benefited important services throughout the hospital. In total, the guild’s support of our work has surpassed $2.5 million. A portion of the proceeds from the 2019 horse show helped support the work of a new registered nurse navigator in Huntington Cancer Center. Funds were also allocated toward our new Helen and Will Webster Heart & Vascular Center and K-9 security.

Every Wednesday, members of the guild can be found volunteering in our S. Robert and Denise Zeilstra Gift Shop.

The Flintridge La Cañada Guild looks forward to hosting its 100th annual horse show in 2022. Email flintridgehorseshow@gmail.com for more information about the guild.

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Altadena Guild was founded in 1951 in order

to extend the work of the Women’s Auxiliary of Huntington Hospital, which had been formed 25 years earlier. The guild organizes and hosts a number of fundraising events every year.

One of the Altadena Guild’s most popular events is its annual home tour. While the event was cancelled in 2020 and 2021 due to COVID-19, the group has continued to solicit donations from patrons. These gifts are allocated toward the hospital’s new Helen and Will Webster Heart & Vascular Center, our Constance G. Zahorik Appearance Center and the Altadena Guild Community Service Scholarship. A portion of funds raised also benefits Huntington Medical Research Institutes.

Guild members volunteer at Huntington Collection and our S. Robert and Denise Zeilstra Gift Shop, as well as at other locations on our campus.

For more information regarding the Altadena Guild and future events, please visit www.altadenaguild.org.

Huntington Charity League (HCL) is a

group of local volunteers dedicated to raising funds in support of the best of care for Huntington Hospital’s youngest patients.

On February 22, 2020, HCL held its annual patron cocktail reception at The Valley Hunt Club. More than 100 guests attended the festive event, which included hors d’oeuvres, drinks, music, prizes and more.

Proceeds from the 2020 patron cocktail reception supported our neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), where ill and premature babies receive the highest level of care available in the San Gabriel Valley.

A portion of funds raised also benefited our Parent Connection program, and helped provide

advanced nursing education, via support of The Helen Hancock Advanced Nursing Degree Scholarship program.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, HCL has continued to raise funds for our NICU by soliciting donations from its members and holding restaurant fundraising events. To learn more about HCL membership and future events, please contact huntingtoncharityleague@gmail.com.

Many thanks to these enthusiastic groups for their friendship and support!

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Our volunteers found creative ways to continue supporting the hospital when in-person volunteering was paused during the COVID-19 pandemic. Our dedicated Pet-Assisted Therapy (PAT) volunteers held virtual visits with dogs for staff and caregivers (top). Our Reiki volunteers (bottom) also held virtual sessions for staff.

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Giving back virtually.

In March 2020, in-person volunteering at Huntington Hospital was temporarily put on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While our dedicated volunteers were unable to carry out their work on campus during this time, many decided to help out virtually.

Here are a few of the ways these thoughtful community members pitched in.

Pet-Assisted Therapy

Our Pet-Assisted Therapy program (PAT) connects patients with special canine volunteers — each of which is lovingly trained to work in the hospital. Hospital staff members, too, benefit from visits from our pet therapy dogs, during often-stressful work days.

When our PAT program was temporarily suspended during the pandemic, one of our PAT volunteers, Karen Willaman, began coordinating virtual visits with our PAT dogs for staff and caregivers via Zoom. “Staff enjoyed still being able to talk to and see the dogs,” says Karen.

“It was a brief escape from the stress of the pandemic, and helped to lift everyone’s spirits.”

Reiki

Reiki is an ancient practice that uses energy to promote healing.

Originally practiced in Japan, the treatment is used in conjunction with standard medical care. It can help reduce stress, improve relaxation and ease the side effects of medication.

Trained Reiki practitioners have served Huntington Hospital patients, a well as caregivers and staff since 2015.

When COVID-19 hit, we were forced to pause Reiki treatments at the hospital. However, Angela Johnson and Heather Nicholson, two of our Reiki volunteers, still wanted to do something to help staff cope with these challenging times. Together with Sarah Stockham, founder of Reiki Claremont, they developed a virtual Reiki model. Angela, Heather and Sarah then recruited other Reiki practitioners to participate.

“We wanted to give back to staff on the front lines who have worked so hard to keep us safe,” says Angela.

Senior CareLine

Older adults can be hit especially hard by prolonged social isolation, with negative impacts on their overall health. In response, Huntington Senior Care Network (SCN) created their Senior CareLine. This free phone-based service matches seniors with one of our friendly volunteers to chat with by phone from time to time, helping them safely stay socially connected. If you are interested in getting connected to this service, call SCN’s membership line at (626) 397-3147 or (800) 664-4664.

“ A big thank you to our volunteers for continuing to go above and beyond during the pandemic,” says Stacy Miller, director of volunteer services. “We are so grateful!”

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Pitching in to help seniors.

Huntington Collection

Support older adults, adults with disabilities and their families by shopping at the Huntington Collection, located at 766 South Fair Oaks Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91105, at the corner of Fillmore Street. The Collection is open Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visit www.huntingtoncollection.org to learn more.

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untington Collection is well known for its selection of high-quality resale goods — including vintage and designer items — at attractive prices. When the pandemic started, the Collection was temporarily closed to the public, to protect everyone’s safety. During the closure, the Collection served as a drop-off center for donations of personal protective equipment and other much-needed supplies. The Collection’s eight-member staff also worked diligently to clean and prepare the shop for reopening, in keeping with safety guidelines.

In June 2020, the Collection reopened with limited hours, as well as social distancing and face covering protocols in place. In-person volunteering was not yet allowed, so the thoughtful volunteers who usually help at the shop were unable to carry out their work. The Collection’s staff stepped up to ensure the Collection was able to remain open, and we are most grateful.

Since 1984, all proceeds from the Collection have been designated toward Huntington Senior Care Network, a division of the hospital that for 37 years has been helping seniors and vulnerable adults live healthy, independent lives. To date, the Collection has raised more than $10 million toward SCN’s specialized services.

Thank you to dedicated Huntington Collection staff members, who include (from left) Eric Claudio, supervisor; Lourdes Infante, cashier; Linda Stephens, manager; Jennifer Jacobs, administrative assistant; and Tony Valenzuela, cashier.

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S. Robert and Denise Zeilstra Gift Shop

Providing comfort.

Our friendly S. Robert and Denise Zeilstra Gift Shop staff include (from left) Kathie Wehri, gift shop assistant; Geri Hamane, manager; and Julie Johnson, assistant manager.

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untington Hospital’s S. Robert and Denise Zeilstra Gift Shop offers a wide selection of designer jewelry, gourmet food, seasonal gifts and treats — and much more. In addition to pursuing its mission of providing excellent customer service to patients, staff, and visitors, the gift shop serves as an area of respite during stressful times.

When the COVID-19 pandemic began, we responded by immediately closing the gift shop to staff and visitors. We still, however, wanted employees to be able to obtain items they needed while on campus. We thus used Gift Shop On the Go. Through this program, two of our staff visited locations throughout the hospital with a cart chock-full of healthy snacks, cold drinks, personal care items, cell phone chargers and other items available for purchase.

In June 2020, the gift shop reopened its doors to our staff. Many hospital employees appreciated the opportunity to stop by the familiar store to grab a snack or peruse the selection of unique gifts. “It was a very challenging time for all of us and the gift shop was a small source of comfort,” says Geri Hamane, manager of the S. Robert and Denise Zeilstra Gift Shop.

We are grateful to the gift shop’s friendly and knowledgeable employees who helped run the store during this time. Their work helped to bring comfort to our team members when they needed it most.

Visit the S. Robert and Denise Zeilstra Gift Shop, open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. You may also call (626) 397-5257 to order gifts and flowers for delivery to a patient room.

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Mei-Lee Ney

Introducing new and returning board members.

Huntington Hospital is pleased to welcome the following new and returning members to the board of directors in 2021.

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Mei-Lee Ney has worked at the investment advisory firm Richard Ney & Associates Asset Management Inc. since 1973. She founded the firm with her late husband, Richard, and currently serves as its president.

Mei-Lee is also active in a wide range of community organizations, including the Music Center, Pasadena Educational Foundation, LA Opera and Caltech Associates. She serves on the board of councilors of both the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology and the USC Pacific Asia Museum. Additionally, she is chair of the board of trustees of Otis College of Art and Design and a member of the board of governors of The Huntington Library, Art Museums, and Botanical Gardens.

We warmly welcome Mei-Lee to our board of directors.

Peter Rosenberg, MD

Peter Rosenberg, MD, was recently elected as the next chief of Huntington Hospital’s medical staff. His two-year term will begin in 2023.

Since 2004, Dr. Rosenberg has been practicing gastroenterology and hepatology in Pasadena as a member of Alliance Digestive Disease Consultants — and as a member of the medical staff here. In addition to caring for patients and serving on multiple committees at the hospital, he has been active in teaching medical residents in our Graduate Medical Education program.

Dr. Rosenberg attended Harvard College, where he graduated magna cum laude in history and science. He went on to attend Harvard Medical School, and then completed his residency in internal medicine and fellowship in gastroenterology/hepatology, both at Massachusetts General Hospital.

It is with great pleasure that we welcome Dr. Rosenberg to our board of directors as an ex-officio member.

Sharon Arthofer

Sharon Arthofer began her career in New York in marketing for Nestle and Time Inc. After moving to California in 1992, she began working with start-up quick service restaurant (QSR) businesses, and helped launch a national franchise chain. Today, she continues to work with and develop new concepts in the QSR industry focusing on business strategy, standards of excellence and optimum operational performance. In addition, Sharon and her husband, Frank, invest in and develop residential and commercial real estate in Southern California and throughout the country.

Sharon has been a regular volunteer at Clairbourn School and Flintridge Preparatory School, where her children attended school, as well as at various other philanthropic organizations in the community. She has also served on the board of directors of Foothill Family Services, and is deeply involved with breast cancer awareness and research.

Sharon previously served on the hospital’s board of directors from 2014 through 2019. We are extremely grateful for her renewed involvement.

R. Scott Jenkins

R. Scott Jenkins is a partner at Hahn & Hahn LLP, a Pasadena law firm that specializes in corporate and real estate matters, including general business and tax advice, entity formation and operation, real estate acquisition, leasing and financing, land use planning and development services. Prior to joining Hahn & Hahn, Scott was vice president of Tuttle & Taylor.

Since 1982, Scott has been a volunteer with the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association, and served as president for the 125th Rose Parade and 100th Rose Bowl Game in 2014. He also serves as a director of Forest Lawn Memorial-Parks and Mortuaries.

In addition, Scott is a past president of the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, the San Marino Schools Foundation, the San Marino Unified School District and the San Marino Community Church Foundation.

Scott previously served on Huntington Hospital’s board of directors from 2014 through 2019. It is with great pleasure that we welcome him back to our governing body.

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Special Campus Improvement Initiatives

Reflects cash gifts made to capital or endowment projects between January 1, 2020, and December 31, 2020.

Anonymous The Ahmanson Foundation Suzan King & Stephen Allen Altadena Guild of Huntington Memorial Hospital Peter Arkley & Denise Wynn Sharon & Frank Arthofer Claire & Bill Bogaard Chris & Sarah Carter Matthew & Chuck Casey-Sudvary Adele & Stan Chang Eva & Jason Chau Gail Cinexi Rebecca & David Ebershoff Esmeralda T. Gibson Marcia Anne Good Scott Groom Heather & Paul Haaga Mrs. Louise M. Harris The Havner Family Foundation Scott & Cindy Jenkins Katherine & Paul Johnson Sherry & David Kirchheimer Terri & Jerry Kohl Hiroko & Sidney Kunitake The Lakeview Foundation Mahnaz & David Lee Ellen & David Lee Weta & Allen Mathies M. Christian & Laurel B. Mitchell Lori J. Morgan, MD. MBA Dave & Janice Moritz The Mothershead Family Linda & Carl Moy, MD Debra & Mark Ortega Terence Ou The Ouyang Family Dr. & Dr. Boris Pearlman Kathy & Bill Podley Mrs. Lynn P. Reitnouer Carol & Steve Rountree Linda Salinas Gloria Sanchez-Rico & Robert Rico Roger Servick Richard P. Shooshan Rary Simmons Jaynie & Woody Studenmund Anita & Rajinder Takhar Karen Skinner-Twomey & Scott Twomey Kimberly K. Kenne & Richard B. Webster Renee H. Ying Shirley & Robert Yu

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Our honor roll of donors.

Huntington Hospital is deeply grateful for the support of the following donors in 2020.

Benefactor Circle

Recognizes our most generous supporters who have made gifts or pledges totaling $250,000 or more.

Visionary $5,000,000 and above Denise Wynn & Peter Arkley AS&F Foundation Gwen & Guilford Babcock Foo-Oi Foundation Margaret & Ned Good* Heather & Paul Haaga Gary & Priscilla Hoecker Terri & Jerry Kohl The Lakeview Foundation The James & Eleanor Randall Foundation Anne & Jim Rothenberg The Schow Foundation The Helen & Will Webster Foundation Life Benefactor $1,000,000 to $5,000,000 The Ahmanson Foundation June & Merle Banta Ethel Wilson Bowles & Robert Bowles Memorial Fund Carl F Braun Residuary Trust John & Louise Bryson Eva & Jason Chau Andrew & Peggy Cherng Dona & Gordon Crawford The Condon Family Foundation

Good Hope Medical Foundation Linda & Stephen Gill Henry L. Guenther Foundation The Havner Family Foundation Robert F. Koch* The J. Terrence Lanni Family Ellen & David Lee T. June & Simon K.C. Li Lois S. & Phillip D. Matthews Carolyn Miller Thuy & George Moss The Mothershead Family The Ouyang Family The Ralph M. Parsons Foundation Kathy & Bill Podley Jane* & Kris Popovich & Family John Stauffer Charitable Trust UniHealth Foundation Weingart Foundation Henry & Margaret Yost Ambassador $500,000 to $999,999 Anonymous (2) Ayrshire Foundation H.N. & Frances C. Berger Foundation The Kathryne Beynon Foundation Blue Shield of California The Braun Family Warren* & Carole Greene Jerry & Kathleen Grundhofer Foundation Ann Slavik Hall* & Jack Hall Mrs. Louise M. Harris Marcia & Stan* Hayden & Family Francine H. Katz

Dr. Lay K. Kay The Keele Family Sherry & David Kirchheimer Kohorst Allen Family Foundation Mahnaz & David Lee Betty B. Louie David Louie Vittorio* & Margaret Maccaferri Margot & Mitch Milias Arlene & Allan* Miller Family Mr. & Mrs. Ronald B. Morrow Linda & Carl Moy, MD Diane & John Mullin Judith A. Reiling Marilyn* & Jud Roberts & Family Linda & John Seiter Rary Simmons Jeannie & William Tsai Robert* & Judy Waller Mark W. Waller Joanne Watson-Holmes Renee H. Ying Shirley & Robert Yu Mr. & Mrs. S. Robert Zeilstra Founder $250,000 to $499,999 Esmeralda T. Gibson Thomas Frank Jones & Louise Agee Jones The Frank Kawana Family Hiroko & Sidney Kunitake Winslow Reitnouer Carol Chen & Harry Tsao

President’s Circle

Reflects gifts made to our annual fund of $2,000 to $249,999 received between January 1, 2020, and December 31, 2020. Does not include capital and endowment gifts.

Gold Level $100,000 to $249,000 Anonymous Adele & Stan Chang Ai Lin & Pen Cheng Chao Martha & David Ho Sherry & David Kirchheimer Mary & Richard Mader ManTech International Corporation Patty & Carl Von Wolffradt Patron $50,000 to $99,999 Bank of America Chartiable Gift Fund Ethel Wilson Bowles & Robert Bowles Memorial Fund Dona & Gordon Crawford Millicent Reynolds & Gerald Fishbein Fitzberg Foundation Jerry & Kathleen Grundhofer Foundation Wendy Munger & Leonard Gumport Beth & Rob Hansen Mr. & Mrs. Richard J. Hirrel The Frank Kawana Family Eileen & Ken Leech The McCreight Foundation Judith & Thomas McKernan Margot & Mitch Milias Carolyn Moss Diane & John Mullin Mei-Lee Ney The Ouyang Family PAMC Health Foundation Pasadena Area Respiratory Health Foundation Kathy & Bill Podley Kathleen & Joseph Rips Marilyn* & Jud Roberts & Family Margaret & Keith Russell Jamie Walters Colleague $25,000 to $49,999 Brett D. Barnard Alice & Joe* Coulombe Stuart* & Georgia Dunn Mr. & Mrs. James K. Dunton Susie & Bob Flaherty Doreen & Glenn Gee Brenda Berg & Armando Gonzalez Mr. & Mrs. Richard E. Goodspeed Rob & Cindy Hambleton Beth & Rob Hansen The Havner Family Foundation Mary & Randolph Heartfield

Mary Grace & Peter Kaufman Wendy & Theo Kolokotrones Carol & John Llewellyn Margaret Maccaferri Margot F. Malouf Ilene & Howard Marshall Craig & Diane Martin Arlene & Allan* Miller Family Terry Perucca & Annette Serrurier Dr. Vance & Maureen Polich Dick & Jill Polsby Jane* & Kris Popovich & Family The SahanDaywi Foundation Linda & John Seiter Jaynie & Woody Studenmund Laney & Tom Techentin Robert* & Judy Waller Sarah & Russell White Alyce deRoulet Williamson Henry & Margaret Yost Renee H. Ying Medicus $10,000 to $24,999 Anonymous (3) Altadena Guild of Huntington Memorial Hospital Catherine & Casey Adams David Bianchi Neena Bixby Mary Lou Boone Dr. Reema Munir & Mr. Jeff Brom John & Louise Bryson Michael J. Casey Susan & Stephen Chandler Adele & Stan Chang Inell & Henry Chase Gloria & Raymond Chau Catherine (Tink) Cheney & Barry Jones Richard & Michelle Chino & Family Sherrill & Paul Colony Mary & John Cosgrove Diane & Robert Coyer Cam Currier John & Jeanine Cushman Mr. & Mrs. John E. DeWitt Elizabeth & Brack Duker Drs. Azhil & Kalpna Durairaj Jim & Sue Femino The Friend Family Trust Judy Gain Nairi & Reed Gardiner Christen C. & Ben H. Garrett Family Foundation Linda & Stephen Gill David Harper Mrs. Joseph A. Herron Miss Yvonne Ho Carolyn V. Horne Janna & Mitchell Howe William H. Hurt Barbara S. Jameson Dr. & Mrs. Bruce H. Jones Margaret & Doug Jorgensen Nancy & Hideo Kagawa Ellen & Harvey Knell Rebecca & Pete Kutzer Ellen & David Lee

Shelly & Dennis Lowe Mr. & Mrs. Richard T. Mandeville Betsy & Ted Merchant Victoria Stover Mordecai & Alfred Winborne Mordecai Philip D. Nathanson Mr. & Mrs. Dominic K. Ng Joyce A. Nores Linda & Anthony O’Keefe Elizabeth & Steven Olson Julie & Robert Oropallo Megan & William Phelps Christy & Bill Rakow Hugh Ralston Denise & Dominick Ranalli Harold & Penny Ray Carol Reynolds Gretchen McNally & Rufus V. Rhoades Genie Riordan-Mulé Kathryn & Joseph Russell Irene N. Sang Dorothy & John Shea Richard P. Shooshan Rary Simmons Dottie & Alan Snitzer Marilyn & Eugene Stein Mr. & Mrs. Karl I. Swaidan Susan & John Symes Trevessa & James Terrile Paula M. Verrette, MD Dr. & Mrs. David A. Voron Robert S. Warren Deborah & Robert Wycoff Dr. & Mrs. Kwang-I Yu Christine & Sean Yu Shirley & Robert Yu Associate $5,000 to $9,999 Anonymous (6) Arden L. Albee, PhD Suzan King & Stephen Allen Martha Williamson & Jon Andersen Joan Causey Anderson Robert L. Aronoff Sharon & Frank Arthofer Marlene R. Konnar & John D. Baldeschwieler Karen & Frank Beardsley Nancy Bechtolt Karen & Dean Billman Margaret & Kenneth Blair Ruth & Felix Boehm Debbe & Spike Booth Hollis Kim & Harry Bowles Janet O. Bowmer Gregory Bradford Dierdre Moffat-Brewer & James H. Brewer The Bruncati Family Foundation Meg & Franklin Campbell Karen & Thomas Capehart Dr. Kristin & Mr. Greg S. Chapman Merian & Shody Chow Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Coffey Gary L. Conrad, MD Mrs. Richard Thomas Cooper

Mr.* & Mrs. Richard T. Covington Ginny & John Cushman Jay & Christine Davis Janet & Ralph Erickson Carmen Farmer Sabrina & Marc Feinberg Claudia & Douglas Forbes Lisa & Bradford Freer Jim & Priscilla Gamb Bina Garfield Elizabeth & Graeme Gilfillan Mr. & Mrs. John P. Gordon Julia & Ken Gouw Pat & Jim Haight David M. Hall Mary & H. Frank Haltom Mr. & Mrs. Richard C. Hancock Ellen & Richard Haserot Rudy Oclaray & Stephen Henry Robin Wright Herrera & Gerardo Herrera Gary & Priscilla Hoecker Mr. & Mrs. Carl W. Hulick Sean & Lori Hunter Kimberly & Curt Jacobsen Patricia & William Jameson Scott & Cindy Jenkins Elisabeth Johns Katherine & Paul Johnson Gail & Steven Katz Judith G. Kelly Olga & James Kendall The Kooken Mechaley Family The J. Terrence Lanni Family Jeanne & Patrick Lejeune Sarah MacDowall & James Levin Yvonne Llewellyn Frances & Emmett Lynch Mary H. MacMichael Dr. & Mrs. Hassan A. Mahaghegh Dorothy H. & Edward J. McCarthy Christine McCarthy & Michael McCormick Joyce C. McGilvray Mr. & Mrs. Nestor A. Michelena Mary Anne & Lary Mielke Dr. Michael M. Missakian Lynn & Elliott Murphy Joanne & Thomas Nuckols Yen S. Pan Richard Phegley & Carol Pfaffmann Sterling Pile Marguerite & Walter Pittroff The Honorable William R. Pounders Nancy L. Preusch Sue & Steve Ralph Mrs. Lynn P. Reitnouer Mr. & Mrs. Alfred F. Rothschild Leslie & David Saeta Marcia & Elliot Sainer Martha L. Samay Rod Shingu Mr. Tadashi Shoji Dr. Robert Siew & Mr. Mark Hafeman Karen & Carlo Sima Claire & Norman Slaught

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Elise & Timothy Sloan William E. Still Mary Ann & Jeffrey Swenson My V. Ta Jeannie & William Tsai Valerie Casey & Lawrence E. Uhl Mr. & Mrs. James R. Ukropina Nancy L. Van Tuyle Drs. John & Nancy Vogt Teresa L. Watanabe Valerie & Aaron Weiss Fay F. Wong Laura Worchell Ying Enterprises, Inc. Beatriz & Stephen Young Member $2,000 to $4,999 Anonymous (15) George Abdo & Sara Campbell Dr. Syeda M. Ali & Khaja Uddin Patricia Amesbury Jo Jeanne & Dann Angeloff Janalee & Robert Ashford Angela Bao Nancy & Peter Barthe Julieta & Jeffrey Bennett Mrs. Young L. Bhang Mr. & Mrs. Daniel E. Biles Elizabeth & Gary Birkenbeuel C. J. & Jean Blasiar Jim Blitz, MD Gregory C. Board Lois Boardman Peter Boardman Claire & Bill Bogaard Robert & Vicki Bond Ave Maria & William Bortz Mary Ann & Byron Boyer Margi & Clayton Braatz Kathryn J. Brown Mary Jane Cappai & Roger Brunello Hester & Edward Bulmahn Lucinda & John Burton Janelle & Clark Byam Gretchen & Douglas Caister Marian K. Cameron Dr.* & Mrs. William L. Caton III Karla & Christian Cenizal Cathi Chadwell & James Dalgarn Daisy & Roy Chan Margaret F. Leong & Michael P. Checca Leslie L. Chen Dr. Norman T. Chien & Dr. Nancy C. Wu Emily Chiu Ming S. Chou Tony Chou William Y. Chow Leilani & Kenneth Chu Angelica & David Clark Alicia & Edward Clark Meg Quinn Coulter Rita Coulter Lynette K. Dahlman Donna & Jim Daniell Judith & Bryant Danner

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Leonard De La Cruz Dr. Uma A. Deperalta Lauralyn Deringer Mrs. James Dickason Dr. & Mrs. William R. Dietrick Patty Wong-Dion & Robert E. Dion Baiyu Dong & Yuwei Hsieh Michele & Andrew Esbenshade Olivia & W. Evans Olga W. Eysymontt Charles P. Fairchild Sally & Jeffrey Farnum Robert J. Floe Michael Edward Flynn Ann M. Fossan Patricia Ann Fowler Diane Fredel-Weis Haley & Anita Fromholz Ronald J. Gerhardt Hester Gill The Glassford Family Robert T. Goldweber, MD & Veronica Thomas Betty L. Gondek Patricia & Richard Gordon Mary Lou & Benjamin Hammon Karen A. Hammond Ursula & Erich Hanloser Barbara & William Hanna Page & Thomas Haralambos C.M. Terri Hayes Jane & Steve Haderlein Debbie & Dan Heller Marguerite & Hal Hennacy William Hertan Barbara Heublein Anne & Christopher Higgins Rosalind & David C. Hilton Betty Jean Ho Debbi & Randy Hoffman Deborah & Schuyler Hollingsworth Dr. & Mrs. John W. House Jane V. Hufnagel Mrs. Herbert C. Hull Holly K. Huse, PhD Cynthia & Alexander Ingle Anne Irvine Barbara L. Ito Linda & Hartley Jackson Elizabeth & Dennis Jebbia Missy & Paul Jennings Susan & Edward Johnson Nancy H. K. Johnson Elizabeth D. Jones Miriam G. Jones Mary Lou Judson Dr. & Mrs. George Q. Jung Dr. & Mrs. Alan M. Karbelnig Dr. & Mrs. John P. Kassabian Jeanne F. Kato Maureen H. Keane Jennifer & John Kelly Lisa Kenyon Anthony G. Koerner, MD Patricia R. Korbel Jill Kunitake Lucy A. Kunzman Helen L. Lambros Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Warren Lanni

Susan & William Lattin Karen Chou & Richard Lee Kai & Elizabeth Lem Nancy & James Leos Wai-Ling Lew Nancy J. Lewis Cecilia & Charles Lin Lisa & David Link Mr. & Mrs. Francis D. Logan Lynn A. Lucas Samira & Joseph Mallinger Clement N. Mapanda Janet Marangi Barbara A. Marshall Karla I. Marshall, RN Weta & Allen Mathies Janice Lee-McMahon & Brian McMahon Ann McQueen Kathy & Jim Meagher Kay & John Meisch Mr. & Mrs. Fred Mickaelian Klara & Zoltan Mihaly Ann & O’Malley Miller Diana & Charles Minning Suzanne & David Mok Marilynn W. Moore, MD Lori J. Morgan, MD, MBA Frank & Toshie Mosher Anne & Michael Murphy Drs. Richard & Millie Nickowitz Violet M. Nishikawa Susan W. Olsen Connie L. Oropallo Debra & Mark Ortega Mr. & Mrs. Richard H. Pallay, Jr. Yvonne Pan Amy Peng Mary & Kevin Phillips Samantha M. Pietsch & Benjamin M. Green Joanne E. Pittroff Don & Gloria Pitzer Pamela & Erich Plaga Tom & Elizabeth Polenzani Ralph S. Riffenburgh, MD Erika & Kenneth Riley Victoria & David Rogers R. Fernando & Linda Roth Cynthia & Paul Roye Jean & Frank Salas Loren Sanladerer Rebecca & James Sarni Dr. & Mrs. Gordon H. Sasaki Lori & Frederick Schneider Sherry & Louis Sclafani Zara & Nicholas Scoville Mrs. Timothy L. Selinske Annette K. Serrurier Nihar Shah Dr. James A. Shankwiler & Dr. Alexandria M. Darras Lucy & James Shappell Annie C. Siu, DDS Valerie K. Siu Joanne & Rob Smith Irene & Jon Snoddy Katherine Solaini Judith J.* & Robert L. Spare

Joan & Rodney Spears Rajalakshmi & Parthasarathi Srinivasan Terri & Dennis Stanfill Steve & Helen Stapenhorst Dr. David & Sucy Stevenson Mary Ann Sturgeon Stephanie & Kaoruhiko Suzuki Anita & Rajinder Takhar Susan & Bradley Talt Sally & Donald Tapert John D. Taylor Susan & Chandler Thomas Jill E. Thomas Maureen & Ross Thomas Sharilyn & Robert Thorell Marlene & Peter Thorson Martha Tolles Irene & Nguon Tran Karen Skinner-Twomey & Scott Twomey Thomas E. VanHorn Gail & James Vernon Mark W. Waller Mandy & Weijun Wang Richard & Ann Ward Thomas E. Warren Mrs. Alan Wayte* Mary & James Weidner Luke T. & Colleen N. Welsh Judith & John Werden Barbara & Ian White-Thomson Gerald R. Whitt Jonathan & Deborah Williams Elizabeth & Andrew Wilson Katherine & Warren Wimmer The Winter Family Fund Richmond & Julie Wolf Family of Alan Wong Lin & Shiangling Wong Ailien Wu Lisa C. Krueger & Robert A. Wyman Justine Yan Philip & Elizabeth Young Karen & Scott Young Chien Yang Yu Grace & Li Yu Monica & Sebastian Zacharia Lu Zeng Dr. & Mrs. Joseph Zeronian Eileen T. Zimmerman

Legacy Gift Society

Legacy Gift Society members have remembered Huntington Hospital in their estate plans.

Anonymous (55)

Lynette K. Dahlman

Rena B. Morris

Dr. & Mrs. David A. Swan

Ms. Mary A. Adame

Tom & Nancy Delahooke

Mrs. Andrea Morseburg

John D. Taylor

Arden L. Albee, PhD

R-lene Mijares deLang

The Mothershead Family

Patricia Thomas

Mrs. Carolyn Alexander

Mr. & Mrs. John E. DeWitt

Diane & John Mullin

Mr. Johnny Y. Ting

Mr. Jack Allen

T. Donnelly

Mr. Dennis G. Munoz

Martha Tolles

Suzan King & Stephen Allen

Wendy & Jim Drasdo

Mr. & Mrs. Yoshiaki Murakami

Tom Trowbridge

Grace Ray Anderson

Ann C. Edler

Keith & Susie Lee Nakao

Mr. & Mrs. Miles J. Turpin

Peter Arkley

Mrs. Ida Krull Elby

Philip D. Nathanson

Betsey Tyler

W. Jefferson Arnett

Claudia & Douglas Forbes

Mei-Lee Ney

Jolly Urner

Ms. Salpi Avedian

Haley & Anita Fromholz

Ms. Elsa Ng

Sharon ViGario

Jim Avedikian & Ken Evans*

Judy Gain

Joyce A. Nores

Carmen Villasenor

Mr. & Mrs. Bernard H. Babcock

Lucy H. Gao

Mr. Kwang Paek

Phuc T. Vo

Nona R. Baer

Donald J. Gaspard, MD

Yen S. Pan

Ms. Elizabeth Walker

Mr. Stanley Balitzer

Anh T. Giang

Peggy Phelps

Cynthia & William Wang

Jim & Nancy Barthe

Betty L. Gondek

Frances J. Powell

Mr. Clarence F. Waterman

Sally Beckham

Arno E. Grether

Mr. & Mrs. John W. Pring

Mr. & Mrs. John G. Webb

Jon E. Beebe

Barbara & William Hanna

Ms. Frances L. Quan

Dan Weiss

Mr. & Mrs. David W. Bianchi

Mark S. Harmsen

Judith A. Reiling

Mr. Yuen Wong

Neena Bixby

Louise M. Harris

Carol Reynolds

Mr. Chi K. Yip

Steve Blackwell

Mr. & Mrs. Gary W. Hoecker

Rufus V. Rhoades

Mr. Jian Y. Yuan & Ms. Cui X. Zeng

Jenifer Paul Bode

Michael Horner

Susan Peterson Rhoades

Mr. & Mrs. S. Robert Zeilstra

Robert & Vicki Bond

Jagath K. Jayaratne

Susan & Donald Riechel

Mr. Paul Bonner

Scott & Cindy Jenkins

Ralph S. Riffenburgh, MD

Mrs. Ann Boutin

Moon J. Kang

Genie Riordan-Mulé

Trish Bredesen

Francine H. Katz

Jud & Marilyn* Roberts

Gretchen & Jack Brickson

Dr. Shant Kazazian

Robert W. & Lillian O. Rogers

Mr.* & Mrs. Daniel M. Brigham, Jr.

Rozlyn Y. Kelly-Jackson &

Kate L. Rose

Mr. & Mrs. James G. Bruni

Michael Jackson

Mr. Walter B. Rose

James & Marcia Burnett

Lorraine (Shingu) Koyama

Elsie Sadler

Karen & Thomas Capehart

Hiroko & Sidney Kunitake

George S. Sahagian

Emiko & Eugene Chan

Mr. & Mrs. William M. Landy

The SahanDaywi Foundation

Mr. & Mrs. Suresh Chandra

Virginia Lechler

Irene N. Sang, OD

John Y. Chang

Cindy & Selwyn Leung

Mary Lea Schander

Leilani & Kenneth Chu

T. June & Simon K.C. Li

The Schow Foundation

Angelica Clark

Salvador Lomeli

Marlene A. Seaholm

Wayne Clouse

Marilyn A. Mallow

Cathleen & Barry Sedlik

Doris Young Coates

Margot F. Malouf

Terry Seidler

Donald & Wendy Cobleigh

Jeanette & James Mamakos

Gerald R. Selby

Sharon Cochran

Mr. & Mrs. Richard T. Mandeville

Annette K. Serrurier

Marty & Bruce Coffey

Ilene & Howard Marshall

Roger Servick

Paul & Betty Collins

Craig & Diane Martin

Mr. & Mrs. Robby Sharma

Sherrill & Paul Colony

Ms. Randi M. Martin

Rod Shingu

Mary E. Copperud

Lois S. & Phillip D. Matthews

Mr. Tadashi Shoji

Mr. James G. Corry

Dolores McClenney

Richard P. Shooshan

George P. Coulter

The McCreight Foundation

Mona & Randy Shulman

Meg Quinn Coulter

Jim & Kathy Meagher

Mark Hafeman & Dr. Robert Siew

Michael & Georgia Coye

Mrs. John Meihaus

W. June Simmons

Diane & Robert Coyer

Jeanne Mignard

Annie C. Siu, DDS

Edwin W. Cridland

Allan* & Arlene Miller Family

Claire & Norman Slaught

Harriet (Sandy) Crosier

Diana & Charles Minning

Marsha R. Stanton

Mrs. Linda Cseak

Mr. & Mrs. Takeyuki Miyauchi

Dr. David & Sucy Stevenson

Cam Currier

Victoria Stover Mordecai &

Ms. & Mr. Jin Y. L. Sun

Susan & Michael D’Antuono

Alfred Winborne Mordecai

Ren Min Sun

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Annual Fund

Reflects gifts made to our annual fund of $1 to $1,999 received between January 1, 2020, and December 31, 2020. Does not include capital and endowment gifts.

Champion $1,000 to $1,999 Anonymous (8) Charaine & Peter Argentine W. Jefferson Arnett Ann Babcock Phyllis A. Bailey Kevin H. Baines Jerry F. Beckett Patricia & William Bedford Elizabeth Behny Mary Beth & Richard Bensen Barbara A. Birney Brian & Beth Birnie Don J. Bobo Teri Bonsell Susan & Chris Booth Therasa & Keith Brandt Nancy Brewster Louise & John Brinsley Cynthia L. Bengtson-Budzyn & Michael J. Budzyn Joan T. Caillouette Kathryn A. Carter Ralph Cassady Lu Jiao, MD & Ping Chen Calvin Cheng Catherine Chien Mr. William T. Christian & Ms. Barbara A. Zimmermann Yin Fun Chu Jerry & Deanna Durr Clark Dottie & Joe Clougherty Sharon M. Cochran Dr. & Mrs. Robbin G. Cohen Shirley & Ralph Contreras Mr. George R. Corey & Ms. Eugenie M. Schlueter Susan & James Crawford Edwin W. Cridland Lucille & Donald Crumrine Lydia & Leonard Cruz Lynn De Groot Voss & Donald R. Voss Marisa & Benedetto Defilippo Mona & Scott Delahooke Marie Du Petit Thouars Thomas Dunn* Kathleen & Michael Eastwood Kalman J. Edelman, MD & Wendy Knecht Michele & Roger Engemann Hayley & Nick English Julie & Donald Fedde Damon & Sue Feldmeth Robert B. Ferraro Flintridge La Cañada Guild of Huntington Memorial Hospital Stephanie C. Fox Timothy J. Gaffney

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Barbara & Charles George Susi & Dennis Gertmenian Meg & Don Gertmenian Mary & John Gilbaugh Geraldine D. Glidden Patricia & Fred Glienna Jane & Tom Glover Joe Gorman Nellie A. Graham Dr. Anthony A. Greco Nicole Green Kathleen A. Gross Sylvia R. Guerrero Deborah & John Guest Steve Hadley Karen & John Haglund Larry D. Hall Shan & Mark Halverson Norma & Russell Hanlin Bill & Lindsay Hayden Dr. & Mrs. Wilbert J. Henneberg Dr. & Mrs. L. Scott Herman Christine & Curt Hessler Sandee Hiyake Jill & Patrick Holland Susan Hollander Cheryl Holliday Amy Hui-Mei Huang Wayne Hunt Nancy & Bruce Irwin Paul H. Iwahashi Birgit & Karl Jahina Frederick D. Johnson, CLU, ChFC Lori Johnson Barbara & Victor Kaleta James J. Kane Lin & Ivan Karp Evelyn & Charles Kaufman Elizabeth Y. Kay Dr. & Mrs. Gregory Ketabgian Kristen Koiles Eileen Koons Judith & Douglas Kosobayashi Jane C. Lam Antoinette Campos-Lasko & Albert Lasko Gabriel K. Lau Nancy D. Lavelle Ken Y. Leung Si Liang Jenny & Steven Lin Susan G. Lindgren Diana D. Ling Joanne & Ethan Lipsig Gail Lovejoy Jane & Alex MacKinnon Usma Malik Dr. & Mrs. Wilbur J. Marner William Marsh & Catherine Hayden Marsh Linda & Paul Maurin Mary & Daniel McCluer Thomas P. McGuire John R. McIntosh Patricia C. McKeever, MD Jerome F. McLaughlin Janet G. McNish Patricia McTeague Teresa Meurer

Stacy & Stuart Miller James & Cynthia Moffatt Dave & Janice Moritz Florence (Sally) & LeRoy Moser Maribel Mosley Robert W. Muse Mary Newcombe Judy & Buck Newell Jessica & James Niblo Ruth & John Pasqualetto, Jr. Janet & Richard Pearson Kathleen C. Peck Sharon & Kenneth Pelton Maria M. Perez-Arton Gretchen & Chris Pfizenmayer Barbara & C. Anthony Phillips Nancy & Alfred Plamann Carol & Glenn Pomerantz Mary & Edward Posner Mr. Steven A. Preston & Ms. Janet Whaley Franklin N. Quon Ralph V. Raulli Vickie Revetto Sudolcan Adolphus A. Riewe, Jr. Sarah & Daniel Rothenberg Ellen Rothenberg Nancy & Nicholas Saggese Gloria Sanchez-Rico & Robert Rico Gerald R. Selby Edwin B. Self Ralph C. Seline Sadie Seto Carol A. Simon Howard Smith Sandra Kaye Spencer Dr. Anthony C. Stein & Ms. Debra F. Rabb Dr. Bill Steinberg & Ms. Mary Quirk Gretel Stephens Tomoko & Joseph Stevens Ann H. Stewart Jane & David Stover Gail & Glenn Taylorson Kelley & Joseph Terrazas Fanya & Bill Thomson Adels Torosyan Trude A. Tsujimoto Dwayne Ulloa Joan & Peter Ulyatt Dr. & Mrs. John J. Van Dyke Carolyn & Robert Volk Carrie & Raymond Walker James W. Wallace Joy Yoshimura Weissman, MD Lynda L. Jenner & J. Patrick Whaley Darlene & Kerry White Martha White Margaret & John Williams Carol & Robert Williams Alice L. Wong Evangeline & Gary Wong John K. Woo Kathryn & Edwin Woodsome Dr. Meriel L. Wu & Mr. Nywood Wu Linda & Paul Yaussi Joanne Young

Donor $1 to $999 Huntington Hospital is grateful to the 3,347 donors who made gifts at the Donor level in 2020.

Every gift makes a difference.

2020 Fall Food + Wine Restival These generous donors supported Huntington Hospital’s Trauma Center with a gift to the Fall Food + Wine Restival event.

Anonymous (33) Nora & Walid Abouzeid Varsanik Ann Agopian Patricia C. Alderete Eleuterio Alvidrez Martha & Joe Anguiano Sue & Don Applegate Rebecca J. Arambula Natividad & Venancio Aranas Jane Archer & Jary Archer Arlen Vartanian DDS Inc Jeff Arnett Nancy & Robert Asher Steven N. Austin Vicki & John Bacon Kevin H. Baines Linda Barker & Duncan Wigg Pauline Bauer Anne P. Beaty Silvia & James Beck Catherine L. Simms & Garrett G. Bell Julieta & Jeffrey Bennett Christine Benter Meta & Jay Berger Rudolph M. Bernal Bernards Theresa R. Betance Liza Billington Karen & Dean Billman Linda J. Koci-Biondolillo & Jack B. Biondolillo Alison J. Birnie, RN Beth & Brian Birnie Barbara Anderson Blake Claire & Bill Bogaard Rose Marie & Anthony Bonfiglio Margi & Clayton Braatz Phyllis & Michael Brady Barbara & Randolph Bray Wendy & Jeff Bricmont Kathryn J. Brown Roger Bryant James Buese Mary & Robert Burns Susan & Jose Calva Carol & John Calvert Monica Carazo Spencer T. Carlisle Dr. & Mrs. Juan F. Casillas Carlos A. Castillo Dr. Kristin & Mr. Greg S. Chapman Alice B. Cheung Dr. Norman T. Chien & Dr. Nancy C. Wu Bruce Chow

Lai-Kwan Chwa Judith & Harvey Clouser Elizabeth & Jordan Cohen Betty & Paul Collins CompSpec, Inc. Barbara & John Connors Shirley & Ralph Contreras Rebecca & Gilbert Corrales Mary & John Cosgrove County of Los Angeles Sarah & Charles Crane Diane O. Cuneo Rosalie A. Curry Clifford J. Daly Lydia D’antonio Dr. Janice L. DaVolio & Mr. Ralf Persson Daniel F. De Guzman Jeanne C. Dea Marisa & Benedetto Defilippo Deping L. Dequattro Lauralyn Deringer Dr. Harriet A. Diamond & Dr. Kenneth M. Karotkin Barbara L. Donagan Mary A. Donnelly-Crocker Michelle Dorton Lina Doyle Joan & Sidney Dundas Charlotte Edginton W. Allan Edmiston, MD Kathleen & Lowell Ehrhardt Rita & Ray Elshout Patricia & Brian Endo Kit & David Eng Linda H. Evans Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP Bingzhong Fang, DMD Karen & Howard Farer Diane & Vincent Fazzi Patricia & Carl Feldstein Magdalena V. Ferrante Robert B. Ferraro Adolfo J. Festejo Diane Filice Jane & Albert Fischer Vivian I. Fithian Ann M. Fossan Thomas E. Francis Connie & Louis Friedman Suzanne & Louis Fulps Maria M. Funes-Villegas Steven L. Garcia Bento Garcia-Ledesma Rebecca J. Gardner Christen C. & Ben H. Garrett Family Foundation Sandra & Richard Garstang Donald J. Gaspard, MD Doreen & Glenn Gee Linda & Stephen Gill Geraldine D. Glidden Jane & Tom Glover Margaret D. Gonzales Marcia Anne Good Jennifer & Thomas Gowen Edith M. Grady Judith A. Graven Karyn Y. Grime

Karen & John Haglund Hahn & Hahn LLP Michael R. Halldin Geri Hamane Anne Marie & Laurence Hand Ursula & Erich Hanloser David Harper Bill & Lindsay Hayden HDR, Inc. Jose Hernandez Arturo T. Herrera Frances J. Herrera William Hertan Alfred Hervey Dolores Hickambottom The Hill Medical Corporation Sandee Hiyake HMH Emergency Medical Group, Inc. Betty Jean Ho Helen B. Hollman Jojo & Stephen Holt Armen Hovannesian Richard Hui Mrs. Herbert C. Hull Hunt Ortmann Palffy Nieves Darling & Mah, Inc. Christine M. Hunt Anne Irvine Barbara L. Ito Paul H. Iwahashi Laura T. Iwamoto Andrew L. Jackson Marina & Bryan Jick Esther L. Johnson Dottie & Dennis Juett Ming & Wayne Jung Keenan & Associates Sherry & David Kirchheimer Kristen Koiles Judith & Douglas Kosobayashi Leonard M. Kowalski Carolyn & Karl Kress Lynn Krieger Jen Sung Kung Seichi J. Kunioka Kristine E. Kwong Martha & Archibaldo Lara Bailey & Brett Larson Theresa & James Lathrop Robin & Joseph Laws Sharon Le Blanc Teresa & James Leahy Lauren Leahy, EdD Chiu H. Lee Kai & Elizabeth Lem Thomas E. Lewis Ping Chung Li Helen & Gary Lievre Rodrigo R. Limon Shui W. Louie Eugene L. Lowe Lupe & George Loya Henry Lum Ke Lyu Margaret Maccaferri Nabila Malak Kathleen & Thomas Mann Sami B. Marcos

Marilyn & Norman S. Marshall Craig & Diane Martin Cecilia Martinez Donald G. Martinez Lourdes C. Martinez Ichiko Masuda Weta & Allen Mathies Linda & Paul Maurin Gina C. Maxwell Martha & Edward Maya Janet Mayeda & Mark Letourneau Jennifer D. McClarin Ann & Alexander McGilvray Lawrence T. McHargue Benjamin A. Mejia Yvette Mendoza Kim & Robert Michero Stacy & Stuart Miller Thomas C. Miller Yasue Miyamoto John & Sharon Mize Modern Parking, Inc. Chandana K. Moonesinghe Michael & Donna J. Moran Dave & Janice Moritz Frank & Toshie Mosher Robert W. Muse Ana & Ernesto Natale Dorothy A. Neal Mei-Lee Ney Merle N. Stern, MD & James Nichols Kikuko & Sam Nieda Virginia C. Nieto Gail & Robert Nishinaka Janet N. Nozaki Nancy & Keith Oberlander Glen Okazaki Steven & Sharon Oliver Bob & Arlene Oltman Optumcare Management, LLC Gloria Orona James O. Ortt Lucrecia & Leon Osorio Pasadena Tournament of Roses Leah Pastis Dolores Perez Dr. Vance & Maureen Polich Dr. & Mrs. Jeffrey D. Postman Judith & Dean Pruitt Carole M. Quackenbush Shirley & Charlene Quan Franklin N. Quon Kathryn & Eugene Ramirez Diana Raney Eliza R. Rangel Mrs. Lynn P. Reitnouer Carlos L. Reza Lola B. Richardson Ann W. Riordan Risser Orthopaedic Group Jennie M. Romero Leta Ross R. Fernando & Linda Roth David Rushing Ramona & Ron Saenz Nancy & Nicholas Saggese Cathy & Nicholas Salata Jackeline V. Sanchez

Laura & Rudy Sanchez Todd & Tammy Sandberg Joan & Ralph Savarese Paige Schenker Molly & David Schulz Roberto Sevillano Dr. James A. Shankwiler & Dr. Alexandria M. Darras Kathleen A. Sherlock Erin & Stephen Shih Mitsuru Shiozaki Martha W. Siefert Laura L. Sirott, MD Joyce A. Spencer & Clayton G. Smith Charles E. Snell, Sr. William D. Snyder John Sobieski Ronald A. Solar Marianne & John Spielmann Lumyong L. Sringarm William E. Still Mr. Cecil Strickland & Ms. Marlene Vadell Abigail B. Strull Cheryl & Thomas Sturges Dongxu Sun SWA Architects Teresa J. Tanchek Kelley & Joseph Terrazas Dr. Ladd Thomas & Mrs. Cherry Thomas Michele & Gregory Thompson Susan N. Tom Miyeko Toshima Mai Tran Susan M. Trevizo Teresa & Paulino Trujillo Tammie F. Tsai Juanita S. Valdes Rosario & Michael Valenzuela Dr. & Mrs. John J. Van Dyke Sharon M. Vandenbroek Kenneth E. Varden VectorUSA Xiomara & Joseph Velasquez Antonio F. Vera Rebecca Wheeler & Kent Volkmer Joyce D. Raska & Jon E. von Leden Carole Walker Carrie & Raymond Walker Richard & Ann Ward Barbara & William Washington Alan K. Weeks Wells Fargo Bank Western Asset Management Company Charitable Foundation Patricia A. Wickhem Jonathan & Deborah Williams Alyce deRoulet Williamson Willis Towers Watson Dr. & Mrs. George A. Wisztreich Mark D. Wolcott Alice L. Wong Jean & Johnson Wong Janice Wright Sky Yim John & Peggy Yingling Susan & John Youngson

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Wanjun Huang & Changyu Yu Grace & Li Yu Guomin Yu Carlos T. Zapata Ivonne & Zaven Zekian Foundations and Trusts Anonymous (3) 12K Foundation The Ahmanson Foundation American Endowment Foundation Asian Pacific Community Fund of Southern California The Ayco Charitable Foundation Francis Bacon Foundation, Inc. Bank of America Charitable Foundation, Inc. Bank of America Chartiable Gift Fund Bill Hannon Foundation The Otis Booth Foundation Ethel Wilson Bowles and Robert Bowles Memorial Fund The Edmund A. & Marguerite L.A. Burke Foundation California Community Foundation The Capital Group Companies Charitable Foundation Catholic Community Foundation Los Angeles The Colburn Family Foundation Confidence Foundation Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund George & Marcia Good Family Foundation Greater Washington Community Foundation Heard Family Trust InFaith Community Foundation JP Morgan Chase Foundation The Kutzer Company trust account The Lakeview Foundation Macfarland Family Foundation The Mattison L. Haywood “Loveiskey” Foundation Northern Trust Charitable Giving Program PAMC Health Foundation Panda Cares Foundation Parsons Corp Charity Custodial Account Pasadena Community Foundation PayPal Giving Fund Ann Peppers Foundation Warren & Katharine Schlinger Foundation Schwab Charitable Fund UniHealth Foundation United Way of Bergen County Vanguard Charitable The Walt Disney Company Foundation Western Asset Management Company Charitable Foundation Workday Foundation

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Companies Anonymous (1) Alliant Insurance Services The Angeloff Company Anthem Blue Cross Bernards BioFire Diagnostics, LLC CompSpec, Inc. Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP Fair Oaks Plaza, LLC Hahn & Hahn LLP HDR, Inc. HMH Emergency Medical Group, Inc. Hollingsworth & Vose Company Home Instead Senior Care Huntington Hospital Medical & Dental Keenan & Associates Logix ManTech International Corporation Marilynn W. Moore, MD Mascari Warner Dinh Architects Mercer Human Resources Consulting Nestor A. Michelena, A Professional Corp.

Mosley Agency Inc Northern Trust Bank of California Optumcare Management, LLC Pasasdena Federal Credit Union Paul De Joseph Realtor Philanthropy International Risser Orthopaedic Group Storbox Pasadena, LLC SWA Architects UBS Donor-Advised Fund Variable Annuity Life Insurance Company VectorUSA Wells Fargo Bank Whittier Trust Company Organizations County of Los Angeles Epicentre Church Harvest Rock Church Hunt Ortmann Palffy Nieves Darling & Mah, Inc. National Philanthropic Trust Network for Good Pasadena Fire Department Pasadena Lodge No. 672 Pasadena Tournament of Roses The Thunderbirds United Way of Greater Los Angeles Wish of Angel’s Missions Estates Estate of Florence M. Baldinelli Sydney L. Berg Trust Estate of Eileen La Verne Carter Samuel H. Clinedinst Trust Estate of Elizabeth Donno Estate of Martha Girvan Estate of Charles S. Hale and Carmen D. Hale William M. Harding Foundation Estate of Elisabeth Katte Harris

Estate of Jane Peck Messler Estate of Elizabeth Jane Ross Estate of Virginia Schamadan William L. & Clara L. Schulz Memorial Fund The Stephen Schweitzer CRUT Estate of Emily G. Storrow Estate of Edward R. Valentine Zimmermann Memorial Fund In Memory of Ruben Aguirre Maria & James Guerra Margaret Akita Ellen L. Munoz Ralph C. Seline Lisa Senft Rochelle Shigetomi Pearl W. Tyree Mae & Robert Uchida Miyoko & Russell Ukita Annette V. Whistler Jaffer M. Ali Dr. Syeda M. Ali & Khaja Uddin Mark Allen Emily A. Bergman Daniel Apodaca Carmen & Daniel Apodaca Bobby Amer Elizabeth & Bobby Armer Richard Aronoff Robert L. Aronoff Jean Atkin Claude & Shirley Farris Kathryn Balale Dorothy Rayburn McVann, MD Thomas Baum Anonymous Sue & William Bauman Barbie Blake Mrs. Dudley Doan Francisca & Stanley Hirtle Patricia & Richard Latham Margaret D. McComb Margaret A. Sheppard Marylin Stephens Jane S. Tritt Viboon Bamrungpong Varaporn & Bradley L Tilkes Young Bhang Louise Bhang Dr. Richard J. Bing Delores & William Bing Timothy Blanc Paula Myers

Janice L. Board Gregory C. Board Helen A Bolton N. Beede Chick Helen Agnes Bolton Janet & Alan Stanford Jack Bonholtzer Julie & Thomas Johnson Lee Bothast Joan R. Bothast Heather Boyle Vanmeter David Abelmann Deborah Gonzalez Nancy Smith Rachel Smith Rande & Jess Sotomayor Raul Brambila, Sr. Rachel Brambila Helen R Brown David G. Brown, MD Darryl Wayne Brown Marcia & Jim Brown Phylis Brown Linda & Timothy Brown Frank N. Brundige, Jr. Patricia A. Brundige Vivan & William Burgmeier Marina & Donald Burgmeier Maria Luz Burrola Alfredo Burrola Donald R. Cameron Marian K. Cameron Dr. William Caton Anonymous Stephen Altmayer Joan Causey Anderson Trish Bredesen Nancy Brewster Margaret & Ray Cannavino Michael J. Casey Cecilia & Ryan Chan Maryadele Clougherty Julie & Donald Fedde Charlene & Robert German Joe Gorman Marcia & Edward Grace JoAnn Green Nicole Green Heather & Paul Haaga Ann Harvey Linda J. Lang Dr. Henry Levenson & Dr. Patricia Kirkish-Levenson Donna C. Lockhart Margaret Maccaferri

Patricia McTeague Arlene & Allan Miller Family Katelyn Moran Dave & Janice Moritz Kathya Naranjo Evelyn Y. Okamura Christy & Bill Rakow Amy Rigsby Dr. & Mrs. Donald L. Roback Debi & Phil Schramm Jil & Joel Sheldon Laura L. Sirott, MD Vijay Trisal, MD Fay F. Wong Cathie & De Zhou Kenneth Ziegler Dai Lee Cheng Diane Cheng Oleg Chibisov Ulyana Chibisov Chan Suit Yin David K. Chung Jack Cochran Carla S. Bloemendaal Anne Smith JonArno Lawson Mark Coleman Renee Hoffman-Tratt & David Tratt Elizabeth Ann Constantian Linda C. Roselund Christopher Corte Cecilia L. Camacho Joe Coulombe Esmeralda T. Gibson Gloria “Corky” Cohn Coulter Anonymous

Allen H. Fink Naomi Fink

Trudy & Bing Hollander Susan Hollander

Jon Mosteller Carolyn L. Mosteller

Dr. Martin A. Flynn Michael Flynn

Blanche Howitt Ann Howitt

Stella Fong Milt Gee Maria Low

Harold J. Hunter, Jr. Rita Coulter

Lee Mothershead Lynn De Groot Voss & Donald R. Voss Ilene & Howard Marshall Harriet H. Plunkett Rary Simmons William M. Wardlaw

Robert Freise Joan Freise Kimiye Fujimoto Sharyn Chow Cornelia Fuller Lois S. & Phillip D. Matthews Jeff Ghazarian Lauren Bendon Mary Forthun Pete Forthun Myrna Gharib Lauren Ghazarian Alison Goossen Judy A. Laschober Eve Mathews Sarah Mercado Jayaram Reddi Henry Samosa Cole Strange Joan Tallman Trevor Tinker Robert W. Gibson John D. Taylor P. Wm. Gonzales Margaret D. Gonzales Ted Gooding Haeyong Moon

Sally & Harold Hunter Cinty & Raymond Kepner Essie Isaac Daaryl Isaac Petra Jimenez Garcia Elizabeth Jimenez-Scaggs Jo Ann Jones Beverly A. Nuwer Betty Jung & Sui Wong May & Rowland Lew Peter Kaplanis El Segundo Middle School Faculty Joanne Kilmartin Joshua Siegal Andrew Krinock Judy & Buck Newell Kang Lee Emily & Jay Lee Janet Libby Lisa & Joseph Libby Ashley Lo Kaelyn Ung Robert & Marie Lohse Gerald R. Selby

Fook Lip Ng Irene Ng Leung Dina Oldknow Elizabeth & Frank Huttinger LeAnn Oren Richard Oren Anthony Oropallo Julie & Robert Oropallo Gerald Oropallo Julie & Robert Oropallo Lucy Shoamei Ou Jennie N. Ritchie William V. Ouellette Sue & Don Applegate Rene & Zoe Parola Julia A. Parola-Sim & William J. Sim Michael Pearce Sandra & Renato Halili Edward & Maxine Pittroff Joanne E. Pittroff Dr. Charles Prickett III Lisa Kenyon Min Sang Quan Janet & Werner Hintzen

Molly Gorman Joe Gorman

Theresa C. Lum Albert Lum

Paul T. (Ted) Hammond Karen A. Hammond

John Macadang Jennie Macadang

Dr. David Jay Dahl Gwen & Guilford Babcock Barbara Heublein

Mrs. Toshiko Hattori Keiko Kashiwagi

Len Marangi Janet Marangi

My sister, Alexandra Davies Marissa Davies

Clarence Hansen Anonymous

Brett Margolin Lynne Howard

Ellen Marie Davitian Sarkis Ghazarian Jean & Haig Kelegian Carol & Zav Malkasian Lilly Marcarian Roubina & Haiduk Sarhadian Kathryn & Varouj Sarkissian Michelle J. Shrikian

Steve Hernandez Rose B. Low

Syd Mead Roger Servick

Antonio Herrera Frances J. Herrera

Jerome I. Millman, MD Felicitas A. De la Cruz

Cali Herring Linda C. Stearns-Stellern

Ronald M. Minami Mary T. Noguchi

Vernon Sanders Stephanie & John Graner Thorne

Maria Duran Carlos Aguirre

Dr. & Mrs. George Hjelte Dorothy Hjelte Meyer

Jamie Mitchell Lin & Ivan Karp

Alfred Santana Denise & Dominick Ranalli

Timothy A. Cox Kathleen A. Gross

Susan Rodriguez Mary Miller Stanford S. Rollins Marie M. Rollins Suzanna A. Roman Mariacecilia Roman Martha Russell Margaret J. Doering Patricia Sample Bonita Smith

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Janet Schrameck Patricia & Larry Knudsen Nancy Sechrest Sally & Edward Buckley

In Honor of Azusa Pacific Univeristy Nursing Students Viann O. Duncan

Tami Kong Zhong Wang

Barbara Tillman Mr. & Mrs. Richard H. Pallay, Jr.

Evans Y. Lam Anonymous

Tinker Capital clients & their families Brian Tinker

Mary & Jerry Boyle family Sarah Haverstick Mindy Lopez

Greg Lee Debbie & Dan Heller

Phyllis Brady & Mike Brady Marlene Stephens

Dr. Tang-Kue & Lisu Liu Jeannie & William Tsai

John Cabot Sr. & Robert Krell Nancy & John Cabot

Kathleen Lohman Beverly A. Jones

Gabriel Cabrera Rafaela Medina

Martin Lorenzini Manuel E. Loza

Sharon C. Kennedy Chavez Sharon & Gerald Chavez

Desi Lozano Marisol Castillo

Albeiro Corrales Dindy Weinstein

Bác Mai & Chi Thanh Anh Q. Tran

Michele Cornet Nuccio Dorothy Rayburn McVann, MD

Romy Knox Medina Rigo Medina

Richard C. Diehl, Jr., MD Kathryn & Edwin Woodsome

Dr. Mary Mioux-Berry Kathryn & Edwin Woodsome

Josephine Fister Kelli Bachmann

George B. Nesleny Judith Nesleny

Douglas Forbes Carole V. Forbes

Nicu Warrior Nicole & Ryan Welch

Esmeralda T. Gibson John D. Taylor

Joseph Pachorek, MD Kathryn & Edwin Woodsome

Manuel Gonzalez Yolanda Rodriguez

The Palliative Care team Milt Gee

Mrs. K. Gowramma Susan & Anil Gopala

Richard Pearce Charles W. Pearce

James Woolsey Stacy & Stuart Miller

Karen Gray Hanora Ching

Carol Reynolds Susan & Ronald Hoffman

Theodore Alan Woolsey Stacy & Stuart Miller

Marta Guercio Rachel Wilson

Thomas Ritter Anne & David Johanson

Kazuo & Yoshiko Yamamoto Marsha & Gary Watanabe

John Hall Lisa Bennett

Jim Sarni Vlad Milev

Michi Yamamoto Elaine & Ron Tom Agnes & Joe Uchida Mae & Robert Uchida

Daniel Lewis Hancock Mr. & Mrs. Richard C. Hancock

Debra P. Scott Cornelius Scott III, MD

Ron Havner Aaron Pinsker

Rosemary B. Simmons Britton & Mary McConnell

Eva Higgins Eva & Terrance Higgins

Jaynie Studenmund Shelly & Dennis Lowe

Brittany Kane Thea Harris

Sameha Sudan Jalal Z. Sudan

Monice Kaufman Mildred & Sandy Lin

Edward Steve Tallant Kaelyn Ung

Timothy Selinske Anonymous Ina F. Sinclair Fanning & Deanna Oakley Tim K Siu, MD Valerie K. Siu Alan Snowe Melissa Welger Judith Spare Alberta Booth Elizabeth Harris Taylor John D. Taylor Kieu Thai Lee Lam Eva & Benjamin Ulloa Dwayne Ulloa Robert W. Van Tuyle Nancy L. Van Tuyle Marguerite J. White Anonymous Joyce Wolff Janet & Bruce Hayes a loving husband & father Lin & Shiangling Wong

Dale Zeh, MD Linda N. & Ben D. Massey Melina Zoolakis Lynn & Frank Gong Marsha R. Stanton Kari & Anthony Zoolakis Ara Zoolakis

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Nora Williams Mayra Espinoza-Williams Winnes Wong Anonymous * Deceased Errata: Huntington Hospital is committed to ensuring the accuracy of our records. Kindly inform us of any errors in this donor listing by contacting the office of philanthropy at (626) 397-3241.

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We are committed to providing you with compassionate care regardless of the language you speak.

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Dear friends:

Jaynie Studenmund Chair of the Board

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As chair of Huntington Hospital’s board of directors, I feel as though I’ve had a front row seat to the pandemic. I’ve seen our courageous Huntington team members face COVID-19 head-on — and prevail.

Now, as we enter the next normal, support from philanthropic friends like you continues to empower our team.

For the past several months, our clinicians have collaborated with a variety of community partners to host a series of COVID-19 vaccine clinics across our region. To date, we’ve held 19 of these clinics. Thanks in part to these efforts, we’ve administered more than 39,000 vaccine doses (and counting) to members of our community, including underserved and vulnerable local residents.

Data confirms this approach is working. Thanks to aggressive inoculation efforts, reported cases of COVID-19 are down significantly — and the situation continues to improve.

As we resume going to events and begin gathering with loved ones again, we will always remember those who were taken from us too soon.

Huntington Hospital is committed to honoring the memory of those lost to COVID-19 by remaining vigilant and prepared for new developments in the still-evolving public health crisis. For example, our hearts go out to those who are experiencing continuing COVID-19-related health issues. Huntington Hospital is studying these cases and working to find potential solutions.

You can help us be ready for any circumstance. To learn more about how you can make an impact by giving to Huntington Hospital, visit https://giving.huntingtonhospital.com. Now and always, thank you for your support.

Board of Directors Sharon Arthofer William J. Bogaard Harry Bowles, MD Wayne Brandt, Treasurer Michelle Quinones Chino, Secretary Akila Gibbs Armando L. Gonzalez Ronald L. Havner, Jr., Vice Chair Christopher G. Hedley, MD R. Scott Jenkins Paul Johnson David Kirchheimer Ellen Lee Brandon Lew, DO, President, Medical Staff Simon Li Allen W. Mathies, Jr., MD, President Emeritus M. Christian Mitchell John Mothershead, Ex Officio Mei-Lee Ney Elizabeth Graham Olson Peter Rosenberg, Ex Officio Rosemary B. Simmons, Director Emeritus Jaynie Studenmund, Chair Deborah Williams Renée Ying Robert Y. Yu 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, Manager of Content Marketing Marie Cleaves, Major Gifts Officer Lia Peterson Miller, Senior Director of Donor Engagement and Communications Eileen Neuwirth, Executive Director of Communications and Brand Strategy

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Put your health first.

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uring the pandemic, the CDC estimates that close to half of all adults have either delayed or avoided medical care. Skipping annual checkups and other preventive care can be a risk to your health long term. Just as important: If you think you may have a medical problem, do not wait to get care. Putting off health care may complicate your condition or make your recovery more difficult.

Huntington Hospital and all our care partners are here for you. We put your safety first by following strict screening and safety protocols. Now is the time to make your health a priority. Visit www.huntingtonhospital.org/partners to find the care you need.