Investing in
Health, Hope
& Community
We are proud to support UW Health in northern Illinois. Every dollar you donate here stays here, funding the facilities, services and investments necessary to save lives and deliver remarkable health care, close to home.
Investing in Health, Hope & Community
Together, we are committed to raising dollars that stay local to fund the facilities, services and investment necessary to save lives and deliver remarkable health care, close to home.
Make a
difference locally
A legacy of giving back
Since the very first dollar was donated more than 100 years ago, the legacy of giving back to support excellence in health care and compassionate service in our community has been strong. SwedishAmerican Health Foundation (SAHF) continues that tradition today.
When you give to SAHF, you are supporting local projects and initiatives that are life-changing for people in our community. Every dollar you donate here stays here, so we can invest in world-class facilities and services that meet and exceed the needs of our patients in the Northern Illinois/Rockford region.
FEATURED STORY
Why give?
Every dollar you donate is strategically invested in world-class facilities, cutting-edge technologies, innovative services and personalized, remarkable care at UW Health in northern Illinois.
Give generously today and help us continue to save lives and shape a healthier future for our region.
What your gift supports
At the heart of our mission is the unwavering commitment to improving lives and providing remarkable health care. Your gift ensures that we can support the areas of greatest need, provide assistance and hope during crisis and invest in specialized care.
Did you know?
First donation made to construct a Swedish hospital more than 100 years ago.
The amount of your donation that stays local.
I give because SwedishAmerican Health Foundation fills in the gaps in our health care system and supports the areas of greatest need in our community.”
– Dr. Tarek Harb, UW Health obstetrician and gynecologist
Make a difference
Your support, big or small, creates a lasting impact. Explore the ways you can help us shape a healthier future for our community.
Meet our Director of Quality, Patient Safety, Accreditation and Patient Experience at UW Health SwedishAmerican, Becky Hopper.
Becky leads the work that ensures care is safe, high-quality and patient-centered. From regulatory readiness to quality improvement and patient experience strategy, her team works behind the scenes to strengthen systems so patients and families receive the safest, most compassionate care possible.
What does she love most? Collaboration. “Quality and safety work touches every department. I get to work alongside incredibly dedicated people who genuinely care about doing the right thing for patients.”
Her daily motivation is simple and powerful. “Behind every metric is a person — someone’s parent, child or loved one. When we improve a process or prevent a safety event, we’re protecting real people.”
Becky also sees the impact of generosity. Donor support helps move care from maintaining to improving — creating safer, more supportive experiences for patients and staff alike.
Outside of work, you’ll find her planning travel adventures with her mom Lindy and her son Charlie, antiquing and thrifting for hidden treasures, cooking, reading, bowling or spending time with her dogs.
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🐾 Cuteness Contest 🐾
Things got a little competitive at our Pulmonology Medicine Clinic at UW Health SwedishAmerican when the team held a very important vote: Who’s cuter — our Caring Canine Leonard or Dr. Leonard? 🐶👨⚕️
The team had a lot of fun with the contest and to make it even better, Leonard’s handler, Sarah Schroeder, brought him by the clinic so Dr. Leonard and his team could enjoy some cuddles and snap a few photos. Safe to say he brought plenty of smiles with him! 💙
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Every single day, countless thoughtful actions happen behind the scenes to protect our patients.
Safety is not accidental. It is built by our nurses, physicians, pharmacists, therapists, environmental services professionals and every member of our UW Health SwedishAmerican team who makes it a priority in every interaction.
Patient safety is not a program. It is our culture. And we are proud to stand behind it.
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