Gratitude Report 2020 2021
Coming together to care for ALL Words cannot begin to express the level of gratitude you deserve for giving so generously—and in so many transformative ways—to PeaceHealth over the past year. In the face of tremendous challenges brought on by an unimaginable pandemic coupled with devastating wildfires that swept much of the West, you answered our call for help. Time and again.
OUR MISSION We carry on the healing mission of Jesus Christ by promoting personal and community health, relieving pain and suffering, and treating each person in a loving and caring way.
Liz Dunne President and Chief Executive Officer
When emergency funds were put in place to support our caregivers, patients and families in crisis, you were there to lend a hand. When charitable investments in new medical equipment or facility improvements were critical, you rose to the challenge. When the need was greater than ever, you gave back to your community. In partnership with you, we have never lost sight of our mission to help people who depend on us to provide extraordinary service and deliver hope and healing. And we are reaching more people and helping more patients than ever before. I am deeply humbled by the outpouring of support we received. Your collective philanthropic gifts—amounting to a record $34 million in 2020—continue to drive exceptional care at PeaceHealth that’s widely felt in communities across Oregon, Washington and Alaska. From our courageous caregivers who consistently go above and beyond to expertly care for their communities, to the latest advances in cancer and cardiac care, to life-saving incubators for our tiniest patients and charity care that helps those in most need, our every effort is strengthened by you. Today and every day, we’re here for you... because of you. Your generosity embodies the power of philanthropy and the power of community to create greater hope and healing in the lives of our loved ones, neighbors and friends. Now more than ever, your trust, partnership and continued engagement are valued beyond measure. Together, we are stronger and more united than ever in our shared commitment to the common good, ensuring outstanding care for all in all times. What you’ll find on the following pages is evidence of how you are changing lives through your exceptional caring. Thank you for helping us build a better future for the patients, families and communities we serve. Together, we can all be hopeful for a better tomorrow. In celebration of everything you do,
Liz Dunne President and Chief Executive Officer
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FY21 by the numbers
Breakdown by Foundation
July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021
Total dollars raised
$34,138,799
2,011
Total dollars raised
Total # new donors
Cottage Grove Peace Harbor
$59,863
$392,010
$1,642,500
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Grants received
Planned gifts
St. Joseph
System
$13,563,871
$481,133
Ketchikan
8,091 Total # gifts
$5,797,000 Planned gifts
$1,186,337
Sacred Heart
$1,632,342
5,455 Total # donors
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Whatcom Hospice $6,076,052
$235,031 Gifts in kind
Southwest $4,890,724
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$34M
St. John
$5,856,467
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COVID-19:
You answered the call Amidst one of the most severe health crises in recent history, what shines brightly is the resiliency of the communities we serve. When it mattered most, you joined alongside our caregivers on the
You made a life-saving difference Ketchikan caring for Ketchikan
healing with your endless acts of kindness. Thank you!
Trident Seafoods generously donated 52 cases of fresh salmon to help food-insecure patients recovering from COVID-19 in the hospital and their families.
Caregiver Heroes’ Emergency Fund
Giving back by making masks
journey throughout the ongoing challenges of COVID-19, coming together to create hope and
More than $1.2M provided by donors, thank you! Your gifts offered a helping hand to PeaceHealth caregivers who give their all every day to keep our communities safe and healthy. As a result of the pandemic, many of our Healthcare Heroes have faced financial hardships and other difficult challenges. Our donor-supported emergency fund included urgently needed financial assistance with housing, utilities, food, transportation, childcare and more. We can’t thank you enough for caring for the courageous caregivers who care for us all.
Virtual visits, a healing touch Charitable gifts helped patients at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center in Bellingham, Washington stay connected to loved ones through virtual visits by supplying iPads to patients and families who couldn’t afford them. That’s just one way your support is providing a healing presence to patients in need.
When retired pharmacist, Randi Slotte, heard there was an urgent need for COVID masks last year, she got right to work, “I knew I had to do something to help,” explains Randi. To date, she has donated nearly 830 masks to PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center. We are grateful for generous neighbors like Randi and you who care so much about helping those in need.
Rising to the challenge Across Clark County, restaurants, grocers, food vendors and coffee shops partnered with PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center to provide hot, nutritious meals, tasty snacks and much-appreciated coffee to our caregivers.
COVID testing for people in need In Fall 2020, PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center and local community partners offered three COVID-19 testing events to undocumented and uninsured Latinx, Black and Chuukese community members. Multi-lingual and culturally sensitive caregivers were on hand, along with teams of volunteers. “The community leadership that PeaceHealth demonstrated in this endeavor is truly a blessing for us all. I hope we can continue to emphasize our concern and care for the marginalized and underserved communities among us,” says one medical resident who gave time volunteering.
You helped make it happen! HEROES’ FUND $347,774 Raised
COVID-19 EMERGENCY FUND
$630,112 Raised
(Contributions through July 2020)
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Getting and staying prepared Strengthening community With an outpouring of donor support, our COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund met the unexpected and enormous financial challenges posed by the pandemic, helping to purchase essential equipment and testing supplies for direct patient care.
Donations to the COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund at St. Joseph Medical Center helped to quickly create safe, dedicated care spaces for COVID-19 patients that are physically separated from other areas of the hospital. We maintain access to rapid testing, a reliable supply of medications and adequate supplies and personal protective equipment to care for everyone who comes to us.
With your help, we’re staying safe, open and ready to care for our community. Thank you! COVID-19
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At the center of great care, there’s YOU More stories of hope and healing
Bringing greater wellness to family, friends and neighbors. That’s the gift you give when you support
By funding good works in several key areas across the PeaceHealth system, you create stories of hope and healing.
your generosity fortifies our healing mission to ensure that every person we serve receives safe,
Heart
Cancer
Behavioral Health
Outstanding cancer care that prolongs and saves lives
Comprehensive mental health care for children and adults
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Leading-edge cardiac care close to home
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Having PeaceHealth St. John here in our community made the difference between life and death for me. I encourage everyone I know not to ignore the warning signs—and at the same time, to never take our great local healthcare for granted.
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— Bryce Glazer, Grateful patient of PeaceHealth St. John Cardiovascular Services
Women’s & Children’s Care Specialized medicine for women and families
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Your capable medical staff demonstrated sensitivity, compassion, respect and gentleness that put me at ease and helped me through what at times were unpleasant, though necessary, facets of my treatment. You make each patient feel special. While I continue on the road back to a healthy life, I will always remember the part that you played in my recovery. – Grateful patient
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the exceptional, loving care at PeaceHealth. In communities across Washington, Oregon and Alaska, compassionate care, every time, every touch. Above it all, you save lives—and that’s a wonderful thing deserving our deepest thanks.
Southwest’s strength was my strength, their calmness was my calmness, their generosity and compassion blanketed my fear with courage and gave me the strength to say ‘I have cancer, but cancer does not have me.‘
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— Rainy Atkins, PeaceHealth Southwest Community Health Board Member and Cancer Survivor
In the nearly 20 years that I’ve been getting mental health help, PeaceHealth has always been the most loving, supportive and caring place. When someone reaches out and goes the extra mile for you, it means a lot to a person like me.
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— David, Grateful patient of PeaceHealth Sacred Heart
Emergency Services
Palliative and Hospice Care
Immediate, expert care when it matters most
A compassionate helping hand for those facing end of life
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During my family’s most crucial time of need, they cared for us like we were their family. I am a huge supporter, and truly grateful we have a local hospital with a first-class medical team and all of the services offered here in Cottage Grove.
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— Herbert Ball, Grateful patient and proud supporter of PeaceHealth Cottage Grove
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[PeaceHealth] helped my dad spend his final days in peace and comfort, cared for so very kindly and tenderly, still able to have his loved ones around. I know it takes a special person to work with the dying—and to do so day after day, with a smile, humility and sincere humanity—I am in awe of the staff’s capabilities and huge hearts.
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— Grateful family member of a patient in hospice care
Systemwide Overview
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PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center Foundation Strength in the fight against cancer Bob and Mary Jane Smith have been quietly giving back to PeaceHealth Southwest for nearly a decade. They believe that “neighbors should help neighbors” and their generosity has done just that—helping everyone who comes through our doors in need of care. The Smiths are no strangers to the medical field. The family owns and operates Wy’East Medical Corporation, with corporate offices and manufacturing facilities in Clackamas, Oregon. Wy’East has been a leader in the safe patient handling and mobility industry for more than 30 years. The couple’s commitment to supporting better health isn’t just professional, it’s personal, stemming from a deep sense of gratitude for the excellent care they’ve received at PeaceHealth over the years. Both agree that having an innovative medical facility nearby is critical to the health of the citizens of Vancouver and sets the
community apart as it continues to grow. Through their charitable donations, the Smiths stand out as true partners in our healing Mission to care for all. Most recently, Bob and Mary Jane generously supported our Giving Strength Cancer Campaign, investing in our efforts to unveil a newly renovated oncology inpatient unit. Now completed, this warm and healing environment helps cancer patients start the journey to healing in fully private rooms, with ample space to be comforted by loved ones. A few renovation highlights include: modern, private rooms, new floors, new lighting, new, safer bathrooms, new furniture— and warm, healing spaces that give strength to patients battling cancer. Our deepest gratitude goes out to the Smiths and other generous supporters like you. We are honored to be their neighbor—and yours— because together we’re creating a healthier future. Bob and Mary Jane Smith, longtime supporters of PeaceHealth Southwest
More impact in more ways 145 patients received life-saving inhalers that reduced their need to visit the Emergency Department.
Cancer Assistance
Thanks to the Jaime Wyatt Miller Cancer Compassion Endowed Fund supporters
16 cancer patients who were underinsured or without insurance received treatment medicine at no cost 80 gift cards were given to help patients with transportation
to treatment
$4,890,724 Raised
15 patients accessed free dental work required before
beginning cancer treatment
10 patients unable to work during their cancer treatment
received mortgage or rent assistance, or help with paying utility bills
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Compassionate care—every time, every touch Each year, the palliative and hospice teams at PeaceHealth Southwest provide compassionate, expert care for more than 3,000 people facing their final days—and this care is strengthened by your generosity. Through your investments, you help bring peace, dignity and comfort to patients during their end-of-life journey—and ensure they don’t have to face this journey alone. What a beautiful gift. As our region’s population continues to grow and age, the demand for these services continues to increase.
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In response, our own Dr. Sandford Plant, now retired, recently gave the lead gift to start the Palliative and Hospice Care Endowed Fund at PeaceHealth Southwest. Since then, charitable gifts from friends like you have helped shore up the fund to ensure the best possible care now and for years to come. Thank you! Our loved ones, friends and neighbors always have a place to turn for compassionate, expert care—and it’s all because of you.
The role we play as caregivers is vital to the well-being of our patients as they near the end. With advocates like ours who help them navigate their care and live out their days as they wish, they can focus on their journey... — Kristie Clemmer, Outpatient Palliative Care
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PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center Foundation Never-ending support When Joe Fischer first learned that charitable support was a large part of the life-saving work at PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center, he knew he could make a difference by choosing to get involved. And that’s exactly what Joe did. His own personal experience at St. John inspired Joe’s philanthropic investments from the very beginning—including routine primary care, then cardiac care to manage his atrial-fibulation, as well as successful treatment for prostate cancer in 2000. “The physicians are astounding. I’ve had excellent care in every department—and I couldn’t be happier,” says Joe, who’s also grateful for the loving care his late wife, Alona, received. “The nurses were so patient and compassionate.” The peace of mind that comes with knowing such expert care is close to home—well, that’s just one more reason why Joe gives to PeaceHealth. “I want to support great care locally that helps more people in my community,” he adds. Joe’s charitable commitment carries on to this day. Most recently, he’s given generously to St. John’s Heart Fund in support of purchasing leading-edge cardiac equipment. This area of medicine is close to Joe’s own heart, as his father struggled with cardiac challenges for years. A visual artist who taught art at the University of Buffalo for nearly three decades before retiring in 1994 and relocating to Longview, Joe’s work can be seen around town—and even in the waiting area of our cardiac unit (yet another heartfelt gift from Joe that enhances our patients’ experience). Joe’s belief in giving to make a difference is a true inspiration. “Donating to St. John is a top priority of mine,” shares Joe. “I’ll keep giving, and never plan to end my support as long as I can help it.” Because of Joe’s continued generosity—and yours—more people in Longview have a chance for healthier days ahead.
Joe Fischer, proud supporter of PeaceHealth St. John
World-class cardiac care More impact in more ways $1,021,580
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supported the completion of the Cardiac Catheterization Lab project with the purchase of state-ofthe-art equipment.
$27,025
helped purchase The Hologic SmartCurve Paddles to provide more comfort for patients receiving Mammograms in the Kearney Breast Center.
$64,770
strengthened the Paramedicine program that provides outreach, education and basic healthcare services to individuals who use hospital services.
Here in Longview, you’ll find the same level of outstanding cardiac care offered at prestigious medical centers far from home—and donors like you help make it all possible. From primary care to immediate life-saving intervention to ongoing cardiac rehab, our Cardiology program is here to meet the needs of patients at each stage of their journey—with world-class expertise. We couldn’t do this without you.
And grateful patients like Bryce know what it really means. “Having PeaceHealth St. John here in our community made the difference between life and death for me. I encourage everyone I know not to ignore the warning signs—and at the same time, to never take our great local healthcare for granted.”
Thanks to the help of charitable investments this past year, state-of-the-art cardiac equipment is now available to every patient we serve.
Our loved ones, friends and neighbors will always have access to this kind of exceptional care—and it’s all because of you. St. John
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PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center Foundation A long history of remarkable support Since their very first gift to PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center in 2005, Bob and Lisa Bailey have remained committed to enhancing the overall health of the community they love, generously supporting many key initiatives to further our mission of providing the best possible care for everyone in Whatcom County. Alongside other amazing donors, the Baileys have made it possible to build the PeaceHealth St. Joseph Cancer Center, open Whatcom Hospice House, and create an innovative Outpatient Palliative Care program to support those facing serious or chronic illnesses. It’s little wonder the two were presented with the “Philanthropist of the Year” award at one of our past galas. As a retired entrepreneur from the technology sector, Bob has a passion for advanced
technologies that save and improve people’s lives. Fittingly, Bob and Lisa recently made another exciting contribution that will transform care for the tiniest and most fragile members of our community—moderately preterm babies. By initiating an incredible matching gift campaign, the couple enabled us to purchase six new Giraffe Omnibed incubators to help expand the scope of services available in our special care nursery to include newborns at 32 weeks gestational age and above. We are beyond grateful for the Baileys— and supporters like you—who are making it possible to offer these tiny newborns expert care close to home until they can safely leave the hospital. Bob and Lisa recently relocated to Sammamish from their long time residence in Blaine, Washington— delighted to be near their two grandchildren. Thank you, Bob and Lisa, for your long history of truly remarkable support!
Giraffe Omnibed incubators funded by supporters
Outstanding emergency care
$13,563,871 Raised
More impact in more ways
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New ROTAPRO Console and Cart to increase patient safety and provide advanced technology for Interventional cardiologists 4 Academic Progression in Nursing Scholarships to help caregivers advance their medical expertise (totaling 27 scholarships since 2015)
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A portable Echo diagnostic unit delivering care to cardiac patients in outlying communities and outreach clinics (more than 21,000 cardiovascular diagnostic imaging procedures are performed each year) Expert, compassionate Outpatient Palliative Care for 185 patients
With its Level II trauma designation, our Haggen Family Emergency and Trauma Center delivers the best trauma care possible close to home to over 159 patients per day and some 58,000 people annually from across the North Region. Thanks to your support, we’re enhancing our emergency care with the addition of a specialized Emergency Department patient and family liaison dedicated to ensuring continuity of care for every patient we serve.
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This means improved waiting room flow and better patient experiences, along with enhanced access and quality of care for our neighbors experiencing trauma, medical problems or emergent needs. It also means the chance for a healthier future. Our loved ones, friends and neighbors will always have access to exceptional emergency care—and it’s all because of you.
We are the sole hospital in the community, so anyone who comes into the hospital with trauma, heart attack, stroke, you name it, we are their lifeline. — Roseanna Bell, MSN, RN, Chief Nursing Officer, Northwest
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Whatcom Hospice Foundation Whatcom Hospice Foundation is extremely grateful for the many donors and volunteers who give of their time, talent and treasure to support Whatcom Hospice patients and families. Pat Kust is one of those very special individuals! Pat has been a Whatcom Hospice volunteer for 31 years. She loves visiting with hospice and palliative care patients in their own homes or living facilities. She often brings flowers and pretty much just listens a lot. “Everyone has a story that should be told. Listen. Establish a friendship,” is her advice for all of us. “If you can make someone’s life happier, just go for it!” Growing up with five siblings in a devout Catholic family on a dairy farm in Wisconsin, Pat learned the golden rule: “Be kind to others. Treat them the way you want to be treated.” She still has vivid images of her dad pushing nursing home residents in their wheelchairs to Monday night Mass each week, a task he did faithfully until more than 80 years old. Pat’s dad half-joked that he wished all four of his daughters would become nuns. Pat’s sister, Dorothy Ann Kundlinger, has served as a nun with the Franciscan sisters of Perpetual Adoration for more than 60 years and has been involved with hospice since before 1990. Dorothy’s selfless work with terminally ill patients and their families inspired Pat to become a Hospice volunteer as well. Pat retired from a commercial fishing business she and her husband, Peter, owned in Alaska from 1970 to 1995. Her teaching certificates for Wisconsin and Alaska were expired so classes in creative writing, genealogy, oceanography, computer classes and Bible study groups were wonderful challenges. Volunteering and companioning with Hospice patients have been most rewarding. Pat has included Whatcom Hospice Foundation and other charities in her estate plans, ensuring that her legacy of helping society’s most vulnerable will live on long after she is gone.
Pat Kust
Thank you, Pat, for your incredible history of care and concern for others!
Caregiving that comes with instructions
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Each year, more than 1,100 patients and their families across our community are served by Whatcom Hospice. Every person receiving our hospice care has access to a registered nurse, social worker, hospice aide, chaplain and trained volunteers— with a caregiver available on-call seven days a week, 24 hours a day.
When a loved one has a terminal illness, family members can easily feel overwhelmed and anxious about their caregiving role. Those who are closest to the patient need to know what to do in specific situations, what might happen next as the disease progresses, and how they can help keep their loved one as safe, comfortable and pain free as possible.
customized educational binder containing detailed instructions about how to care for their loved one who is approaching the end of life. The binders include valuable information about available resources, details on Medicare Hospice benefits, pain and symptom management, along with guidance on what to do in an emergency, and much more.
The Whatcom Hospice care team works with patients and families to answer all their questions and provide comprehensive, compassionate support. As an important part of patient and family education, your philanthropic investments enable our efforts to present every hospice family with a
Many family members have commented that they deeply appreciate having this information at their fingertips. Thanks to you, we are equipping families with the strategies and tools they need to keep loved ones free from suffering during their final journey. Which brings greater peace of mind. Whatcom Hospice
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PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical Center Foundation Corporate giving enriches community During the challenges brought on by COVID-19, Ketchikan-based Trident Seafood was among the first to help when it was needed the most, generously donating 52 cases of salmon for food insecure patients and their families. “We try hard to support the communities where we do business,” shares Plant Manager, John Scoblic. “In partnering with PeaceHealth here in Ketchikan, we had an opportunity to share the bounties of high-quality seafood products to better care for our community members as they heal following hospitalization or illness.”
is so nice to know that there is a great hospital and staff right here at home,” he adds.
For Trident Seafoods, John says that investing in the health of the community has long been a top priority. “When your family needs healthcare it
Thanks to the people at Trident Seafoods— and other supporters like you—more of our neighbors in Ketchikan have a chance for a healthier tomorrow.
John shares the company’s belief that having access to a healthcare facility like PeaceHealth is a real blessing, as a vital part of the Ketchikan community providing excellent care along with valuable employment opportunities for so many community members. “I would encourage everyone to do what they can to support our local hospital in any way they can in order to maintain our high level of care.”
Family on a dock in Ketchikan
More impact in more ways $33,000 purchased orthoscopes and hearing
screening equipment
$14,970 for Rotary House Fund to
accommodate 113 patients from off the island
$2,520 for Patient’s Compassionate Care Fund $10,639 to strengthen the Long Term Care Fund $13,737 supported the Cornelia A. “Pinky” Brindle Cancer Resource Center
$1,186,337 Raised
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One Registered Nurse trained and certified as a Wound Specialist through our Professional Excellence Fund
New technology, greater cardiac care As Director of Support Services at PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical Center, Scott Smith has seen firsthand the power of your philanthropic support to elevate healthcare across the community. A perfect example is the recent acquisition of our new 100% donor-funded Echocardiography (ECHO) ultrasound equipment. “The purchase of leading-edge ECHO equipment has made a big difference in the level of care we can provide locally,” says Scott. “Before, cardiac patients needing such specialized diagnostic technology had to wait for visiting cardiologists from Bellingham who would bring the ECHO machine with them.” This meant only 12 patients could be seen during a single visit, creating a large gap in delivery of care.
Thanks to you, all that has changed. Now, with ECHO technology in place at our hospital, patients have same day access, and in just a little over one year, nearly 1,000 patients have benefitted. “We’re saving people time and money, improving cardiac care and offering advanced medical technology that we might not otherwise have. A small community hospital like ours relies on philanthropic support to do our life-saving work,” says Scott. Just as noteworthy, charitable giving also supported the hiring of a full-time stenographer expertly trained in reading ECHO results—this only adds to the importance of your giving that’s paying dividends in greater health. Our loved ones, friends and neighbors have access to the best possible cardiac care here at home— and it’s all because of you.
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PeaceHealth Cottage Grove Community Medical Center Foundation Grateful caregivers give back For 32 years, Tim Herrmann dedicated his professional life to PeaceHealth Cottage Grove Community Medical Center, serving as chief administrative officer before retiring last year. Tim was drawn to join the PeaceHealth family largely because of our healing mission to care for all—and from the start, he’s been living this mission every day alongside our wonderful caregivers, physicians and leaders. Well-respected as a highly skilled and passionate PeaceHealth advocate, Tim has always believed that having access to quality healthcare is a key cornerstone for any community. This belief guided his leadership efforts here and inspired him and his wife, Pam, to become generous donors. “It’s very easy to invest in an organization that has proven itself through integrity and by upholding its mission—PeaceHealth is certainly deserving of that recognition and our community’s support,” says Tim. As Tim sees it, there’s no more altruistic gesture than giving back to the place that has given so much to him, his family and the residents of south Lane and north Douglas counties over the years. “PeaceHealth not only provides expert care for anyone in need, but it’s also one of the largest employers in our area,” adds Tim. “It’s essential for so many livelihoods and the health of our community. That’s why investing in this asset is so important.” Both Tim and Pam share a sense of pride in their rich history with PeaceHealth. Their two children were born here and Pam has been a long time PeaceHealth employee, too. “Even as a small community hospital, sacred moments happen every day. It’s been a privilege to be involved in that,” says Tim. “My wife and I are grateful for the gifts PeaceHealth has given us—and we’ll continue to give back.” Pam and Tim Herrmann with Sister Aileen Trainor
Thanks to incredible caregivers like Tim and Pam—and you—more sacred moments will change lives, bringing better health to our community.
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designed bariatric wheelchairs and five overbed tables to enhance the comfort of patients
cuffs available for patients to take home as needed for after-care monitoring that’s important in managing their particular health conditions
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Cottage Grove caregivers received additional training and education to advance their medical expertise with the help of our Caregiver Education Fund
Across South Lane County, a large and growing number of individuals and families are finding it difficult, even impossible, to afford basic essentials like healthcare. But because of your generous gifts to our Dignity Fund, they have hope for a brighter, healthier future. In the past year, charitable investments have enabled us to extend a healing touch to the most vulnerable patients we serve— and made our community a stronger, better place for us all.
Thank you for helping patients in need move forward on their journey back to wellness. Your investments in our Dignity Fund cover the costs of necessities that make a real difference in our patients’ lives. This includes essential services such as transportation to and from medical appointments, access to free wheelchairs or crutches, financial assistance for life-saving prescriptions, groceries for patients experiencing food insecurity and so much more. We’re able to deliver compassionate, expert care to everyone who needs us—and it’s all because of you. Cottage Grove
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PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center Foundation Generations of caring and giving The importance of giving back to the community has been embraced by the Chambers family for generations. First, in the philanthropic spirit of Carolyn Chambers’ parents whose generous acts instilled in her the desire to do the same and led to Carolyn establishing the Chambers Family Foundation in 2000. Following in Carolyn’s footsteps, her daughter, Silva, has served as a trustee of the Foundation since the very beginning. PeaceHealth Sacred Heart is beyond grateful to be among the many beneficiaries of the family’s amazing generosity. From playing an integral role in the creation of our state-of-the-art Sacred Heart Medical Center at Riverbend, to supporting our funding priorities such as the Children’s Miracle Network to help youngsters live healthier lives,
the family’s longstanding commitment to the health and wellness of our community can be felt by many here in Eugene. Having personally endured the loss of several cherished family members, including her mother, sister and brother, Silva deeply appreciates the importance of having quality healthcare close to home. “There are so many needs out there, but few organizations touch the lives of as many people as PeaceHealth,” shares Silva who carries on her commitment to giving back as board president of Sacred Heart Medical Center Foundation. “It’s critical for us to be able to access excellent care locally, especially when health events can so often be timely.”
More impact in more ways 91 nurses received scholarships to advance their education through the Sister Monica Heeran Nursing Scholarship Fund
347 families stayed at the Heartfelt Guest House free of charge, enjoying a welcoming home away from home while supporting their loved ones in the hospital
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84 caregivers who were directly impacted by the wildfires received emergency financial assistance totaling nearly $75,000 Over $1M raised for our Children’s Miracle Network to enhance the lives and well-being of children with special needs
To Silva, the far-reaching impact of PeaceHealth speaks for itself. “We benefit from PeaceHealth programs and services in Eugene that are unsurpassed. It’s outstanding that we have this level of care at our fingertips.” Today, the family’s philanthropic legacy lives on and in new ways. “My two nieces are now trustees of the Foundation. It’s been lovely to watch the next generation come in and be involved as leaders in the community,” says Silva. Thanks to the incredible generosity of families like the Chambers—and other donors like you— unsurpassed care is available to everyone in our community.
A helping hand in times of crisis In a year already marked by extraordinary hardship and suffering, the devastating wildfires of last fall affected many people in the Springfield community, including dozens of PeaceHealth caregivers and their families. Some lost their homes, others were evacuated or displaced. Thanks to you, our caregivers in crisis had somewhere to turn. Your gifts to our Fire Emergency Fund helped provide groceries and clothing, as well as financial assistance for hotel stays, utilities, rental payments and more.
Empowering kids & families This year, you helped more of our smallest patients feel safe and cherished during their hospital visits by supporting the expansion of our Child Life Specialist Department. In association with our Children’s Miracle Network, this program offers critical support to youngsters of all ages and their families who are dealing with the stress and uncertainty of life’s most challenging events, including acute and chronic illness, injury, trauma, disability and loss. We couldn’t reach these children and families in crisis without your generous support, thank you! From our tiniest patients and their families, to our dedicated caregivers in need, a compassionate, healing hand is always available when help matters the most—and it’s all because of you.
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PeaceHealth Peace Harbor Medical Center Foundation Supporting women, supporting community Jane Yecny’s second daughter, Ellen, drew her first breath at PeaceHealth Peace Harbor Medical Center in 1986. Years later, Ellen’s own two children were joyfully welcomed into the world within our hospital walls. This long family history is what inspired Jane, Ellen and her older sister Laurel to become ardent supporters of our Women’s Care services. The trio believes deeply in helping to ensure that all women in Florence have access to everything from exceptional birthing care to specialty services throughout every stage of life. “Quality healthcare in our community is paramount and having providers who specialize in women’s care is especially important to me,” says Jane of the excellent care she’s always found at PeaceHealth. “In addition, not having to go to Eugene for any procedures that can be done locally is a huge plus.” Jane’s daughter Ellen feels the same way, grateful for the excellent care she received from our doctors and nursing staff during both of her pregnancies and deliveries. “Many of the nurses had also been present for the birth of my daughter in 2017, and it was wonderful to see them again,” she shares after the recent birth of her son. “They all remembered me and my family. I can’t imagine receiving that personal level of care outside of a rural community.” When asked why they give to our essential Women’s Care services, mom and both daughters agree that supporting women is supporting the community. “Every person in our community is or has a mother, daughter, sister, wife...” adds Ellen. Thanks to the family’s continued support—and yours—more women in Florence are living healthier lives. Three generations, Ellen Huntingdon, Jane Yecny, Laurel Ferguson, and granddaughters Maren Ferguson, Graeme Ferguson
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A dozen caregivers benefitted from caregiver trainings in areas like Women’s Care, Labor & Deliver, Radiology and Rehabilitation
Women’s Care patient rooms were outfitted with noise cancelling machines to improve patient privacy and comfort
The best possible cardiac care close to home. This is what we’re bringing to Florence with the help of generous donors like you. Thanks to charitable gifts received from our community over the past year, we’re delivering advanced technologies to improve heart health for our loved ones, neighbors and friends—including an upgraded CT Scanner system. As the latest diagnostic tool currently available, our new system provides the highest quality images to better detect illness or injury for all of our cardiac patients.
Just as important, this technological upgrade alleviates a significant travel burden for elderly and fragile patients living near Florence who would otherwise be forced to travel 70 miles to PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center in RiverBend in Springfield, OR for the procedure. Few other rural areas offer this kind of exceptional care—and it’s all because of you. We’re beyond grateful for your life-saving support.
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An investment in the future A lasting legacy At 94-years young, Yvonne Hamson’s ties to PeaceHealth Sacred Heart run long and deep. She and her late husband, John, began supporting Sacred Heart, through both time and financial resources, almost 40 years ago. And once Yvonne got going, she never stopped giving back—as a donor, a volunteer at the hospital gift shop, a current member and former president of the Sacred Heart Medical Center Guild, and the current Director Emeritus of the Foundation board. Most recently, Yvonne has taken her giving to an even greater level with a charitable gift annuity that will help secure not only her future, but the future Yvonne Hamson of healthcare in the community she loves. When asked what inspired her planned gift, Yvonne is quick to point out the exceptional care found at Sacred Heart. “My husband underwent three open heart surgeries and I’ve had surgery there, too. The care was great, the doctors incredible,” shares Yvonne. Just as important, Yvonne takes great satisfaction in knowing that her planned gift will go where it counts—to help patients when they need it the most. “You can clearly see the impact the hospital has on our neighbors, loved ones and the Eugene/Springfield area. I want to leave a lasting legacy to support the future of quality care in Eugene so others can benefit.” If anyone’s a shining example of living your values, it’s Yvonne. “I believe that those of us who are in a position to give have a responsibility to do so to build a healthier home for all, and that includes helping our neighbors who can’t afford care.” Thanks to Yvonne—and other generous donors like you—more PeaceHealth patients and families will benefit from the best possible care for years to come.
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Planned giving Guided by a deep spiritual faith and strong belief in caring for those in need, Grethe Barber’s experience at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center began when Todd Martin hired her as an on-call chaplain nearly 20 years ago. As a retired chaplain, she’s given hours upon hours of her time bringing a spark of hope, compassion and spiritual support to the bedside of patients and their families, often in our Intensive Care Unit and Cardiac Care Unit. As someone who has dedicated her life’s work to spiritual care, Grethe understands more than most the significance of our chaplaincy program to advance the holistic approach to healing—caring for the whole person, mind and body. This is the very inspiration for Grethe’s generous bequest in her will to expand Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) at PeaceHealth. “I want to ensure this spiritual program continues to grow and is always available for patients and families,” says Grethe of the legacy she wishes to leave. “Chaplaincy adds a holistic piece to hospitalization and healthcare that’s really necessary. By giving to PeaceHealth, I’m confident that my dollars will be spent wisely to support this healing mission.” PeaceHealth’s Reverend Janet Hanson, a certified pastoral educator, considers our CPE program as most essential for the development of spiritual caregivers committed to serving patients of all perspectives with love and humanity. She is grateful for Grethe’s wonderful gift that “allows for the permanent placement of chaplaincy education within the hospital, and communicates that PeaceHealth values chaplaincy in supporting people on their journey.” Thanks to Grethe—and other generous donors like you— more PeaceHealth patients and families will find a spark of hope, compassion and spiritual care when needed the most.
Ways to make an impact A gift in your will or trust: By designating PeaceHealth as a beneficiary, you can make a lasting difference for the health of your community.
Appreciated securities: Donate stocks you’ve owned for longer than one year and receive an income tax charitable deduction when you itemize. You can also eliminate capital gains taxes.
Life income gifts: If you are looking for income in retirement, consider establishing a charitable remainder trust and use appreciated assets to maximize your tax benefits. You receive income for life from the trust, with the rest supporting PeaceHealth after your lifetime. If you have a high net worth and are looking to minimize taxes, a charitable lead trust allows you to support PeaceHealth now and provide for loved ones in the future.
Beneficiary designations: Review the beneficiaries of your life insurance policies and retirement plan assets. Many of these assets may result in a large tax hit for your family, but they pass tax-free to PeaceHealth.
Gift from your IRA: If you are 70½ or older, give any amount up to $100,000 per year from your IRA directly to PeaceHealth without having to pay income taxes on the money.
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Brighter days ahead The pages of this year’s Gratitude Report are filled with powerful illustrations of how PeaceHealth donors like you make a life-changing and often life-saving difference every day. Thank you for your extraordinary
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PeaceHealth to be the best it can be throughout challenges big and small for the benefit of our loved ones, friends and neighbors.
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Today, we look ahead toward a future with great promise, where continued advances in medicine at PeaceHealth will pave the way to
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better wellness, more lives saved and health equity felt by all. With you as our partner, we’re striving to meet the changing needs of our communities in unique and innovative ways—reimagining emergency Pat Modrzejewski
care, ensuring leading-edge cancer and cardiac treatment, setting new standards for personalized patient care, removing barriers to healthcare access, and so much more. Your ongoing support means that outstanding care here at home will always be available. It means stronger, healthier communities and brighter days ahead. Let’s keep the momentum going as we reimagine healthcare and its limitless possibilities. With gratitude for your valued partnership,
Pat Modrzejewski Vice President/System Chief Development Officer
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PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center Foundation
PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical Center Foundation
P.O. Box 1600 Vancouver, WA 98668 360-514-3106 peacehealth.org/foundation/sw-washington
3100 Tongass Avenue Ketchikan, AK 99901 907-228-8300 ext.7036 peacehealth.org/foundation/ketchikan
PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center Foundation
PeaceHealth Cottage Grove Community Medical Center Foundation
1615 Delaware Street Longview, WA 98632 360-414-7900 peacehealth.org/foundation/st-john
1515 Village Drive Cottage Grove, OR 97424 541-222-7100 peacehealth.org/foundation/cottage-grove
PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center Foundation
PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center Foundation
2901 Squalicum Parkway Bellingham, WA 98225 360-788-6866 peacehealth.org/foundation/st-joseph
P.O. Box 10905 Eugene, OR 97440 541-222-7100 peacehealth.org/foundation/sacred-heart
Whatcom Hospice Foundation
PeaceHealth Peace Harbor Medical Center Foundation
2901 Squalicum Parkway Bellingham, WA 98225 360-788-6859 www.whatcomhospice.org
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400 Ninth Street Florence, OR 97439 541-902-6589 peacehealth.org/foundation/peace-harbor
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1115 SE 164th Avenue, Vancouver, WA 98683 peacehealth.org/foundations