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Expressing gratitude for meaningful support.
President’s Circle Member Recognition Dinner
On March 22, 2023, Huntington Hospital hosted a special dinner at University Club in Pasadena to recognize the generous contributions of our donors at the President’s Circle level. Annual support from these donors helps sustain essential health care services for our community. This exclusive event allows us to show our appreciation to these supporters for their thoughtful involvement.
More than 200 President’s Circle members were in attendance, all of whom enjoyed a delicious meal as they learned about recent developments at Huntington and mingled with Lori J. Morgan, MD, MBA, president and chief executive officer; and Jane Haderlein, senior vice president of philanthropy and public relations. Board members Wayne Brandt, William Bogaard, R. Scott Jenkins, Simon Li, Harry Bowles, MD, and Armando Gonzalez were also in attendance.
Dr. Morgan introduced Paul Johnson as the keynote speaker for the event. Paul is the new chairman of the board of Huntington Hospital and brings deep business acumen to his role. He has an extensive history of close involvement with Huntington, which began with the birth of his twin daughters, who received care in our neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) nearly 30 years ago. Through the Gesner-Johnson Foundation, Paul and his wife, Katherine, have been generous supporters of our work for many years. Paul has also contributed nearly a decade of service on our board of directors and became a lifelong trustee in 2019.
We enjoy being members of the President’s Circle and learning firsthand how our support is making an impact. Knowing we are helping the hospital and making a difference in our community is so important.
-- Alan and Dottie Snitzer, President’s Circle members since 2003
Maintaining excellence in a changing environment.
Paul began by sharing his perspective on the contemporary health care landscape. He explained ways in which Huntington is adapting to recent industry trends and continuing to uphold a commitment to safe, quality care. Among other trends, he spoke about the steps we have taken to ensure the safety and security of our patients, visitors and staff — amidst a nationwide increase in security incidents. In fact, the Gesner-Johnson Foundation has supported elements of our Campus Security Enhancement Initiative, including the expansion of our security dog program and the purchase of a new security vehicle.
Additionally, Paul reported on ways in which our recent affiliation with Cedars-Sinai is resulting in enhancements to our care delivery model. For example, our new electronic health record, CS-Link, is optimizing clinical decision-making by providing a more complete view of each patient’s health journey. He also spoke about Huntington Cancer Center, an affiliate of Cedars-Sinai Cancer, and our newly expanded cardiothoracic surgery program — two examples of ways in which our new affiliation has allowed us to expand and enhance local care.
Our President’s Circle donors enjoy a range of meaningful recognition opportunities. To learn more about joining the President’s Circle, please contact Lia Peterson Miller, senior director of donor engagement, at (626) 397-3241.
Huntington Hospital is deeply grateful for the continued generosity of our President’s Circle donors. With their support, we remain prepared to meet the care needs of the San Gabriel Valley community — both now and in the future.
I was delighted to see so many of our thoughtful President’s Circle members at our recent recognition dinner. Thank you again for joining us — and for helping us sustain the world‑class care that we provide for our community.
-- Jane Haderlein, Senior Vice President of Philanthropy and Public Affairs
