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Honoring the legacy of care.
On February 14, 2023, Huntington Hospital held a luncheon to celebrate and honor Legacy Gift Society members — a special group of donors who have expressed an intent to support our work via estate-related gifts such as bequests or trusts. During the event, held at The Valley Hunt Club in Pasadena, hospital leaders thanked this important group of donors for their charitable giving, which will ensure our region continues to have access to the highest quality health care.
Helen Bechtolt, senior director of principal gifts, welcomed Legacy Gift Society members and expressed her appreciation and gratitude for their valued support. Jane Haderlein, senior vice president of philanthropy and public relations, then introduced President and Chief Executive Officer Lori J. Morgan, MD, MBA, who provided the lunch event’s keynote address.
Navigating the new normal of health care.
During her remarks, Dr. Morgan described some current trends in the field of health care. She shared that health care is shifting everywhere — and an increasing number of independent hospitals are joining health systems.
By affiliating with Cedars-Sinai, Huntington is well positioned to remain the preferred choice for trusted health care in our region for generations to come. Dr. Morgan explained that we are already seeing the benefits of our new affiliation in terms of technology, collaboration and integration, and clinical growth and expansion. By way of example, she shared that our affiliation with Cedars-Sinai is enabling us to further build out our award-winning Huntington Cancer Center, an affiliate of Cedars-Sinai Cancer. Last fall, Huntington Cancer Center welcomed nine new board-certified oncologists, many of whom have deep roots in the community, as well as expanded services with an on-site infusion center.
Following Dr. Morgan’s remarks, guests had the opportunity to ask questions and to engage in further discussion. In closing, Dr. Morgan once again thanked Legacy Gift Society members for their long-term support.
Huntington Hospital provides meaningful opportunities for donor education and engagement. To find out more about upcoming events, or how you can join our Legacy Gift Society, please contact Helen Bechtolt, senior director of principal gifts at (626) 397-8681 or at helen.bechtolt@huntingtonhospital.com. We also encourage you to visit https://huntingtonhealth.org/giftplanning to learn more.
