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SwedishAmerican Health Foundation is the philanthropic giving arm of UW Health in northern Illinois.

03/30/2026

Today, we recognize and celebrate National Doctors’ Day and the UW Health SwedishAmerican physicians who are the heartbeat of our care.

Every day, our physicians bring compassion, skill and unwavering dedication to the patients they serve. From providing life-changing care to showing up in moments that matter most to offer healing, comfort and hope, their impact is felt across our community.

If a physician has made a difference in your life, we invite you to make a gift in their name. When you give in honor of a physician, you help strengthen programs and services that support remarkable care close to home.
https://www.swedishamericanhealthfoundation.org/give/

03/27/2026

Invest in hope. Support behavioral health.

Our Behavioral Health Fund at UW Health SwedishAmerican supports the region’s only hospital-based inpatient and outpatient behavioral health programs for children, adolescents and adults.

From moments of crisis to ongoing healing and recovery, these programs help patients and families navigate some of life’s most difficult times. Your gift helps ensure that compassionate, specialized behavioral health care is available when it is needed most, right here close to home.

With your support, we can break down barriers to care, expand access across our community and help more people find the path to healing. 🌟

💖 Make an impact today: https://www.swedishamericanhealthfoundation.org/give/

03/27/2026

☕ Today’s the day — Coffee for a Cause!

Swing by the Bear Grounds coffee truck this morning at the UW Health Heart Hospital entrance on Charles St. from 7:30–11:30 a.m.

Pick up your favorite coffee, energy drink, hot chocolate or pastry and start your day on a sweet note. Best of all, 5% of all sales will support the SwedishAmerican Health Foundation Greatest Needs Fund, helping provide remarkable health care at UW Health in northern Illinois.

Stop by, say hello and sip for a great cause. 💙

03/26/2026

Coffee for a Cause ☕

Join us tomorrow morning at the Bear Grounds coffee truck at the UW Health Heart Hospital entrance on Charles St. from 7:30–11:30 AM.

Enjoy coffee, energy drinks, hot chocolate and pastries, and help support a great cause. 5% of all sales will benefit our SwedishAmerican Health Foundation Greatest Needs Fund, helping provide remarkable care at UW Health SwedishAmerican in northern Illinois.

Stop by on your way to work or while you're in the area and treat yourself while supporting local health care.

03/23/2026

Start your morning with something that matters.

Join us for our next Health Matters Presentation on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at the Women & Children’s Hospital, 1350 Charles St. in Rockford.

🗓️ 8:00 – 9:00 a.m.
📍 Conference Room 3

It’s a great opportunity to learn, connect and stay informed about topics that impact our community’s health. 💙

We hope to see you there!

03/22/2026

In recognition of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Dr. Taranukha, gastroenterology physician at UW Health SwedishAmerican, shares what you need to know.

Colorectal cancer is now a leading cause of cancer deaths in adults under 50 — but it’s also one of the most preventable.

✔️ Start screening at 45
✔️ Don’t ignore signs like blood in stool, changes in bowel habits or ongoing pain
✔️ More options than ever, including at-home tests

Screening can prevent cancer or catch it early — when it’s most treatable.

Talk to your provider and take the first step today.

03/18/2026

SwedishAmerican Health Foundation was honored to help support the Ashley and Tilley Russell Memorial Blood Drive today alongside Dr. Tim Flynn, UW Health SwedishAmerican Medical Group President, and Lisa Entrikin, Rock River Valley Blood Center CEO. Thanks for rolling up your sleeves with us! - Barb Aaby

03/18/2026

Shaila Hussain Chohan, RDN, LDN, CD, a clinical dietitian at UW Health SwedishAmerican, shares that a heart-healthy diet should include:
✔️ Lean protein
✔️ Whole grains (fiber-rich)
✔️ Vegetables
✔️ Low sodium
✔️ Healthy fats

The American Heart Association also supports a low-sodium, lean-protein, high-fiber eating pattern, emphasizing less saturated fat and more fiber for better overall heart health.

This featured recipe checks all the boxes! 💛

Citrus Ginger Honey Glazed Salmon with Whole Grain Rice and Sugar Snap Peas is low in calories, made with lean protein and high-fiber whole grains, and is not only heart-friendly but supportive for those managing pre-diabetes, diabetes and high cholesterol.

👉 Check out the full recipe at https://recipes.heart.org/en/recipes/citrus-ginger-honey-glazed-salmon-with-whole-grain-rice-and-sugar-snap-peas and give it a try this week!

03/17/2026

Our littlest lucky charm! ☘️💚

This St. Patrick’s Day, we’re celebrating the tiniest blessings born at UW Health SwedishAmerican Women and Children’s Hospital who bring so much joy to our community. Every baby reminds us that hope grows here every single day.

Wishing you a day filled with a little luck and a lot of love. 💚

03/16/2026

On March 18th we're rolling up our sleeves with Rock River Valley Blood Center to remember Ashley and Tilley Russell. At 9 months pregnant, Ashley went into cardiac arrest and her life as well as Tilley's were tragically lost.

We continue to honor them this Wednesday. Please join us if you are able.

03/13/2026

100% of every donation to SwedishAmerican Health Foundation stays right here in our community. 💙

That means your gift directly supports patients, families and programs at UW Health SwedishAmerican — providing care, comfort and hope close to home.

Thank you for investing in local health care and making a real difference where it matters most. 💖 Make an impact today: https://www.swedishamericanhealthfoundation.org/give/

03/13/2026

☕ Today’s the day — Coffee for a Cause!

Swing by the Bear Grounds coffee truck this morning at the UW Health Heart Hospital parking lot off of Charles St. from 7:30–11:30 a.m.

Pick up your favorite coffee, energy drink, hot chocolate or pastry and start your day on a sweet note. Best of all, 5% of all sales will support the SwedishAmerican Health Foundation Greatest Needs Fund, helping provide remarkable health care at UW Health SwedishAmerican in northern Illinois.

Stop by, say hello and sip for a great cause. 💙

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1415 E. State Street , Ste. 100
Rockford, IL
61104

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http://www.swedishamericanhealthfoundation.org/

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