Why give.
Make a difference in your community
When you give to SAHF, you support initiatives at UW Health that are life-changing for people in our community. Every dollar you donate here stays here and is invested in world-class facilities and services so you and your family, friends and neighbors have access to the best health care right here in the Northern Illinois/Rockford region.
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Your donation supports our local community across three vital areas
Your generosity makes a meaningful impact in providing remarkable health care for patients and their families in our area.
Areas of support
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Champion our
greatest needs
Support the Greatest Needs Fund and join the frontline battle for a healthier community. Your contribution ensures we have the flexibility and resources needed to address immediate challenges, providing quality, safe, personalized care where and when it’s needed most. Be part of our dedicated team making a swift impact in pursuing better health for all.
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Provide assistance and hope during crisis
Navigating a health crisis is daunting. Patients and families face physical, emotional and financial challenges. Your contribution to our Patient Care Assistance Fund supports families during recovery, providing essential assistance for medical bills, medication, equipment, transportation, food, health education and emotional support. Ease their burden and make a difference today.
Remarkable Stories
Holiday cheer
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Invest in specialized care
When your life has been impacted by a health crisis, it’s natural to want to help others dealing with the same issue. Our Specialized Care Fund provides targeted assistance across a broad spectrum of health needs and allows you to designate your donation to specific areas including those listed below.
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Behavioral Health
Our Behavioral Health Fund helps support many programs to diagnose and treat behavioral health conditions including the mental health needs of people with cancer and many other serious illnesses…
Behavioral Health
Our Behavioral Health Fund helps support many programs to diagnose and treat behavioral health conditions including the mental health needs of people with cancer and many other serious illnesses. Our psychiatrists, psychologists and clinicians provide hope and support to improve the well-being of children and adults affected by behavioral health conditions. From inpatient to outpatient services for adults and children, with your support, we help break down barriers, promote awareness and ensure access to quality care for all.
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Breast Health/Women’s Care
The Breast Health/Women’s Care Fund stands as a testament to our commitment to women’s well-being. Your support empowers us to provide comprehensive care from yearly routine check-ups to addressing the unique…
Breast Health/Women's Care
The Breast Health/Women’s Care Fund stands as a testament to our commitment to women’s well-being. Your support empowers us to provide comprehensive care from yearly routine check-ups to addressing the unique aspects of women’s health. From fostering breast health awareness to offering the latest mammography technology to specialized services such as pelvic floor therapy, breast biopsies, surgical tumor removal and reconstructive surgery, this fund ensures that every woman receives the attention and resources necessary for her journey to wellness.
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Cancer Care
Serving over 70% of our region’s cancer patients, UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center Rockford is a beacon of hope for those navigating the challenging journey of cancer. With your support, we ensure that every…
Cancer Care
Serving over two-thirds of our region’s cancer patients, UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center Rockford is a beacon of hope for those navigating the challenging journey of cancer. With your support, we ensure that every patient receives the tailored care they need and deserve. The Cancer Care fund is a powerful commitment to providing not just radiation and medical oncology treatment, but also comfort, compassion and comprehensive support. Your contributions make a direct impact on investing in cutting-edge technology, advancing breakthroughs, easing financial burdens and fostering a community of strength for those affected by cancer.
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Diabetes Education & Support
Funding of the Diabetes Education and Support Fund helps support the diabetes care experts at UW Health to treat every aspect of a person’s condition including managing diabetes with exercise, nutrition…
Diabetes Education & Support
Funding of the Diabetes Education and Support Fund helps support the diabetes care experts at UW Health to treat every aspect of a person’s condition including managing diabetes with exercise, nutrition and medicine. Classes and support groups teach patients strategies for staying healthy and living with diabetes and offer a supportive environment for learning.
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Emergency Care
Emergencies occur when you least expect them. Our Emergency Care Fund helps ensure we’re ready to help day or night. Our emergency departments at UW Health SwedishAmerican Hospital…
Emergency Care
Emergencies occur when you least expect them. Our Emergency Care Fund helps ensure we’re ready to help day or night. Our emergency departments at UW Health SwedishAmerican Hospital in Rockford and UW Health Belvidere Hospital provide the latest technology, diagnostic tests and emergency treatments available and are equipped to handle emergencies, admit patients for hospitalization and transfer adults and children to our Level I Trauma Center for more specialized needs. You can help support moments that matter.
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Heart Care
Our Heart Care Fund supports a full range of services for conditions affecting the heart and circulatory system. Our local experts provide preventive care, advanced diagnostic tests and innovative treatments…
Heart Care
Our Heart Care Fund supports a full range of services for conditions affecting the heart and circulatory system. Our local experts provide preventive care, advanced diagnostic tests and innovative treatments including ablations, angioplasty, cardiac rehabilitation, stents, heart bypass, valve repair, Watchman procedures and more. Your support is the heartbeat of our commitment to ensuring comprehensive care for individuals navigating heart-related challenges.
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Maternity/Newborn Care
(Pregnancy, Labor, NICU)
All moms and babies expect and deserve the best. That’s why we make every delivery special. For years, we have been known as the place more moms trust…
Maternity/Newborn Care (Pregnancy, Labor, NICU)
All moms and babies expect and deserve the best. That’s why we make every delivery special. For years, we have been known as the place more moms trust to deliver their little ones. When you support the Maternity/Newborn Care Fund you are supporting the area’s most popular obstetricians, beautiful birthing suites, Level III NICU and an award-winning team. Opened in spring 2021, families and babies have a state-of-the-art hospital in Rockford that is truly remarkable thanks to the generous support of our donors. From pregnancy through newborn care, our team helps you make the right health choices to keep you and your family healthy.
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Pediatric Care
When you support the Pediatrics Care Fund you help create a healthier future for kids from infancy through late adolescence. Our pediatric experts are here for children and their families during times of sickness and health…
Pediatric Care
When you support the Pediatrics Care Fund you help create a healthier future for kids from infancy through late adolescence. Our pediatric experts are here for children and their families during times of sickness and health in clinics located throughout northern Illinois. And when specialized care is needed, our pediatric specialists care for children with concerns spanning the heart, lungs, brain, ear, nose, throat and more right here at the Women and Children’s Hospital in Rockford.
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Stroke Care and Neurology
Support life-changing care for brain and nervous system disorders through the Stoke Care and Neurology Fund. Our team is dedicated to diagnosing and treating unique neurological conditions, tailored to each…
Stroke Care and Neurology
Support life-changing care for brain and nervous system disorders through the Stoke Care and Neurology Fund. Our team is dedicated to diagnosing and treating unique neurological conditions, tailored to each individual condition and patient, with a focus on disease prevention, research and education. With your support, we are able to offer advanced diagnostic testing and the latest treatment options for a wide range of conditions from migraines to stroke care, from brain tumors to Alzheimer’s disease, from carpal tunnel syndrome to Parkinson’s disease and more.
Donating to the SwedishAmerican Health Foundation is a direct way to make a lasting difference in our community’s health and well-being, turning compassion into tangible impact.
Visit uwhealth.org to learn more about the expertise and quality care provided to patients and families throughout Northern Illinois, Wisconsin and beyond.
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Margaret R. Rudolph Endowment Fund (Breast Cancer Patient Assistance Fund)
Maggie Rudolph was a fun-loving person who always had a smile on her face, contagious energy and a funny story ready to share. Despite facing the challenges…
Margaret R. Rudolph Endowment Fund (Breast Cancer Patient Assistance Fund)
Maggie Rudolph was a fun-loving person who always had a smile on her face, contagious energy and a funny story ready to share. Despite facing the challenges of breast cancer in 2017, Maggie’s resilient spirit shone through, and she fought with unwavering courage. Sadly, in 2021 at 37 years old, Maggie lost her battle with breast cancer. Her legacy lives on today through the Margaret M. Rudolph Endowment Fund—created by amazing support from her family and friends—which is dedicated to supporting breast cancer patient assistance, vital research and much-needed support at UW Health. You can help honor Maggie’s memory by supporting this special Endowment Fund, where the principal value of the endowment fund is kept intact and investment earnings are used to support breast cancer patient care for many years to come.
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Spiritual Care Fund
Through donor donations past and present to the Spiritual Care/Chaplaincy Endowment Fund, our Spiritual Care team is always here to help patients and their families when they need support. Whether facing a serious…
Spiritual Care/Chaplaincy Endowment Fund
Through donor donations past and present to the Spiritual Care/Chaplaincy Endowment Fund, our Spiritual Care team is always here to help patients and their families when they need support. Whether facing a serious or life-threatening condition, seeking a compassionate listener or requiring assistance during moments of grief or loss, our professionally trained chaplains and spiritual care guides are here to provide support for the spiritual and emotional well-being of our patients, their loved ones and our staff. Our hospital chapel is always also accessible, welcoming individuals of any faith to utilize them for prayer, meditation or moments of solitude.