SwedishAmerican Health Foundation

02/14/2026

Happy Valentine’s Day! 💕

Love at first sight 💘

This little Valentine is already surrounded by so much care, comfort, and compassion thanks to our incredible staff at UW Health SwedishAmerican Women and Children’s Hospital. Every cuddle, every check, and every reassuring moment helps families begin their journey together with confidence and love.

This Valentine’s Day, we’re celebrating the tiniest hearts—and the team who helps them grow strong. 💗

02/13/2026

What you eat matters — and balance is key.

A healthy heart helps you keep doing the things you love.

02/11/2026

There are so many ways to support SwedishAmerican Health Foundation. You can host a fundraiser, attend a community event or volunteer your time at UW Health SwedishAmerican . Every action helps strengthen care for patients and families in northern Illinois.

However you choose to give back, you’re helping deliver remarkable health care when it matters most. 🌟

💖 Get involved today: https://www.swedishamericanhealthfoundation.org/get-involved/.

02/09/2026

We’re proud and thankful to have Dr. Murtaza as part of our UW Health SwedishAmerican team. His advanced approach to heart surgery, combined with his expertise, innovation and commitment to involving patients in their care, helps make life-changing heart care possible right here in northern Illinois.

Cardiovascular surgeon Ghulam Murtaza is an expert in robotic and minimally invasive heart surgery. He treats blockages in coronary arteries that can put patients at risk for heart attacks. He also repairs or replaces heart valves that are not opening or closing very well.

He’s one of only a few surgeons nationwide performing totally endoscopic coronary artery bypass (TECAB). Using robotic technology and tiny incisions, Dr. Murtaza performs heart surgery to help get blood flowing again to areas that aren't getting enough blood.

Those surgeries can be lifechanging, so he believes that involving patients in the treatment plan is the most important part of his job.

02/07/2026

We are incredibly grateful to Tad More Tailoring Sustainability Institute for hosting and sponsoring a beautiful collaboration in support of our cancer center patients. 💙

Thanks to their generosity and the many caring hands involved, these cozy scarves, blankets, and handmade creations will be shared with patients at UW Health l Carbone Cancer Center bringing warmth, comfort and a reminder that our community stands with them.

Swipe to see the love, creativity, and heart woven into every piece. ✨
Thank you, , for helping us wrap our patients in care and compassion.

02/06/2026

Small moves make a big difference.

Taking care of your heart helps support lifelong health care and well-being at UW Health SwedishAmerican in northern Illinois.

02/04/2026

Today and every day, we’re inspired by the courage of our patients and the compassionate care of the UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center Rockford team. Thank you for making a difference in our community. We appreciate you! ❤️

Today, we recognize World Cancer Day - a time to honor the strength of our patients, the dedication of our clinical staff and the memory of those lost. Pictured is our clinical team from UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center Rockford. 🌍🔬⚛️

02/04/2026

Mark your calendar and grab your bowling shoes!

The Maggie Strong Bowling Event is coming up February 28 at Cherry Bowl. Join us for a fun night of strikes, laughs and community while supporting breast cancer patients right here at home. 💗

🎟️ $20 per person
💖 Proceeds benefit the Margaret M. Rudolph Endowment Fund at SwedishAmerican Health Foundation to support breast cancer care, assistance and research.

Check out the Maggie Strong Charitable Golf Outing for details.

02/04/2026

Being diagnosed with heart disease can feel overwhelming—but today’s treatments offer more options than ever before. Join us for a community talk on minimally invasive heart procedures, including TAVR for heart valve replacement and robotic heart surgery. You’ll learn what these treatments are, who they may be right for and what to expect throughout the process. Hear directly from heart specialists, see how these advanced procedures work and receive practical information to help you or a loved one understand treatment options.

Register for this free community event: https://uw.health/3O1luhx

📅 February 11, 2026 | 5:30–7:30 p.m. (Doors open at 5 p.m.)
📍Northern Illinois University Rockford Conference Center

02/03/2026

Thank you for showing up and raising a glass for a great cause!

We’re so grateful to everyone who joined us Friday night at Artale Wine Co. for our wine and whiskey tasting fundraiser to benefit our UW Health SwedishAmerican NICU in Rockford. Your support helps make a meaningful difference for our tiniest patients and their families. 💙

Cheers to community, generosity and remarkable health care close to home.

01/30/2026

Big thanks to B103 and Chelsea Meyer for the great conversation this morning! 💙

Our Executive Director Barb Aaby joined the B103 Morning Show to share details about tonight’s fundraiser at Artale Wine Co. and how it supports patients and families at the UW Health SwedishAmerican NICU.

🎉 We hope to see you tonight — thanks for tuning in and cheering us on!

01/30/2026

Join us tonight to Sip, Savor, Support!
Raise a glass and make a difference!

Join us for an unforgettable evening of wine & whiskey tasting at to support our tiniest patients at the UW Health SwedishAmerican NICU in Rockford.

Friday, January 30, from 5:30-8:00 p.m. Open house style: Come and go anytime during the event hours.

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: Artale & Co. • Rockford, IL (6876 SPRING CREEK RD)
𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁: $20 (cash or check ONLY at the door, no RSVP required)
𝗣𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗧𝗼: SwedishAmerican Health Foundation