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 I believe in the missions of SwedishAmerican Health Foundation and our health system . . . every little bit helps. My donations aren’t going to build giant buildings, but they have the potential to make someone’s stay at our hospital better.”
– Lee Johnson, director, medical education & medical staff administration
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.
Did you know? On average, doctors spend over 10 years in education and training before they begin practicing medicine. Their commitment to learning never stops!
This month we are honoring the remarkable Doctors at UW Health in northern Illinois for their dedication to providing compassionate and innovative care to our community by gifting in their honor and providing notes of appreciation.
❤️ Do you want to honor your doctor for Doctor’s Day March 30? There’s still time—visit: www.swedishamericanhealthfoundation.org/doctors-day/
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We’re proud to provide funding for this vital program—and your donations help make it possible!
A special thank you to Stacy and Julia, our incredible Child Life team—their compassion makes a world of difference every day! 💕
Join us in celebrating their unwavering commitment to making health care experiences easier for our youngest patients.
💗 Donate today: www.swedishamericanhealthfoundation.org/give
Together, we can ensure that every child receives the care and comfort they deserve.
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Fuel your body, fuel your life! 💪 This #NationalNutritionMonth, our UW Health SwedishAmerican experts share their top nutrition tips to help you eat well and feel your best.
• Be adventurous with trying new foods for variety of nutrients!
• Model a healthy relationship with food in front of your kids.
• Don’t beat yourself up for eating “bad” food. Everything is about balance
• Buy a variety of fruits and veggies—fresh, frozen or canned. Whatever works for you.
• Eat dinner together at the dinner table.
• Don’t yuck on someone else’s yum. We all have our own tastebuds.
• Just because you didn’t like it as a child doesn’t mean you won’t like it as an adult! Give it a try.
• Plant a container garden to create interest in eating vegetables for kids.
• Go through the produce section with curiosity—try new things!
• Start your meal with a fruit or vegetable.
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