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.
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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.
It’s National Nurse Practitioner Week and we’re celebrating the incredible NPs at UW Health SwedishAmerican who make remarkable care here possible every single day! 👏
From listening with heart to leading with expertise, nurse practitioners go above and beyond to keep our community healthy and strong.
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Following yesterday’s post about the incredible generosity of the “Maggie Strong” team, we’re honored to share another inspiring gift! 💕
A huge thank-you to Inspiration for Hope and founder Terri Johnston for their $18,000 donation to the Margaret M. Rudolph Endowment Fund. Although the organization ceased operations a few years ago when Terri moved to Tennessee, this gift, made from Inspiration for Hope’s remaining funds, continues its mission of care and compassion for local breast cancer patients.
This meaningful contribution will help ensure patients in our community continue to receive vital assistance, support and research opportunities for generations to come. Thank you, Terri and team, for trusting us to carry on your remarkable legacy. ... See MoreSee Less
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Fun-loving Rockford woman's legacy lives on through support for breast cancer care at UW Health
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By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Shortly before her death from breast cancer in0 CommentsComment on Facebook