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

12/29/2025

💛 A Century of Generosity, A Lifetime of Care
It all started in 1911 with a single $1 donation from O.F. Nilson to help establish a Swedish hospital in Rockford. From that humble beginning grew a powerful tradition of giving — one that’s been improving the health and well-being of our northern Illinois community for more than a century.

Although the name and purple logo have changed, that same spirit of generosity lives on through UW Health SwedishAmerican and SwedishAmerican Health Foundation, supporting compassionate care and excellence in health care for generations to come.

Join us in continuing this legacy. Support remarkable care in our community today at https://www.swedishamericanhealthfoundation.org/give/

12/27/2025

There’s Still Time to Make a Child’s Season Brighter!

Thank you to everyone who has supported our Virtual Toy Drive so far—you’re bringing joy and comfort to the kids at Health SwedishAmerican Women and Children’s Hospital during some of their toughest days.

If you haven’t had a chance to give yet, there’s still time! Your gift supports our Child Life Program, providing toys, therapeutic play and uplifting experiences for children receiving care in our clinics, emergency room and inpatient unit.

Every contribution—big or small—truly makes a difference for local families.

✨ Help us keep the magic going. Give the gift of joy today.

https://www.swedishamericanhealthfoundation.org/toydrive2025/

12/25/2025

🍪🎄 Happy Holidays from all of us at SwedishAmerican Health Foundation!

Join us in welcoming this adorable pair of gingerbread babies, freshly “baked” with love at UW Health SwedishAmerican Women and Children’s Hospital! ❤️

Wishing you a holiday season filled with warmth, laughter and plenty of sweetness! ✨

12/23/2025

Many thanks to BLUE 815, NFP for their continued support!

12/22/2025

Our Virtual Toy Drive continues — and today we’re spotlighting someone who brings comfort and joy to kids every single day: Julia Clark, Certified Child Life Specialist at UW Health SwedishAmerican.

Julia helps children and families cope with the challenges of hospitalization through play, emotional support and kid-friendly education. From preparing little ones for medical procedures to creating moments of therapeutic play, she’s part of the team that makes the hospital feel a little less scary and a lot more supportive. 💙

Your support helps make these moments possible — not just at Christmas, but all year long. 🌟

💛 Give today and help bring joy to kids in our care: https://www.swedishamericanhealthfoundation.org/toydrive2025/

12/20/2025

Joleen is a Certified Medical Assistant in Orthopedics at Health in northern Illinois and has been part of our team for six years. From scheduling patients to supporting care every step of the way, she sees firsthand how compassion changes lives.

“I give because of the amazing stories I hear — from buying Christmas gifts for our pediatric patients to helping coworkers in their time of need. It brings me so much joy to help others” says Joleen.

She’s especially proud that Foundation support stays local and helps initiatives like the Mobile Health Unit, bringing timely imaging and answers to patients across our community.

💙 Be part of the solution and make a difference close to home: https://www.swedishamericanhealthfoundation.org/give/

12/17/2025

No one wants to spend the holidays in the hospital, especially a little boy worried Santa might not find him.

Six-year-old Miles was at UW Health SwedishAmerican over Christmas, missing home and his brother, Sam. But thanks to a caring Child Life Specialist and an amazing pediatric team, his spirits were lifted with crafts, decorations and surprise visits from The Grinch and Mr. and Mrs. Claus — complete with toys and books to keep. 🎁💚

Today, Miles is healthy, happy and back to his favorite adventures, all thanks to the compassionate, remarkable health care he received right here at home.

💙 Support our Virtual Toy Drive to help children like Miles feel the magic of hope and healing. https://www.swedishamericanhealthfoundation.org/toydrive2025/

12/15/2025

Our Virtual Toy Drive is officially underway, and we’re excited to introduce someone who sees the impact of your generosity every single day, Stacy Zell-Weavel, Child Life Coordinator at UW Health SwedishAmerican.

Stacy helps kids and families navigate the hospital experience with comfort, understanding and play. She and her team support Pediatrics, NICU, Outpatient Surgery, Radiology and CCU — meeting children where they are and helping them cope in ways that feel safe and familiar. 💙

Your gift to the Virtual Toy Drive helps provide age-appropriate toys, comfort items and creative activities all year long — from stuffed animals and mobiles to crafts and LEGO kits that bring joy during tough moments. 🌟

💛 Help us support our youngest patients and their families: https://www.swedishamericanhealthfoundation.org/toydrive2025/

12/12/2025

Every day, families across northern Illinois hear life-changing words:
“You have cancer, heart disease or another serious illness.”

In those moments, nothing matters more than having compassionate, quality care close to home.

Your generosity ensures UW Health SwedishAmerican has the resources—latest technology, facilities and services—to provide exceptional care for every patient.

Because of supporters like you:
• The Carbone Cancer Center Rockford serves 65% of all cancer patients in northern Illinois and is expanding to see even more people. Patients can even get appointments the very next day, easing fear and speeding access to care.
• UW Health delivers more babies than any other regional hospital—2,763 last year alone—providing every newborn with safe sleep guidance and sleep sacks to give them a healthy, secure start.

In the face of growing health care challenges, your generosity keeps UW Health’s remarkable care accessible for our community, today and tomorrow.

🌟 Give a year-end gift to ensure world-class care stays close to home for all who need it.

https://www.swedishamericanhealthfoundation.org/give/

12/11/2025

Spreading Joy at UW Health SwedishAmerican Women and Children’s Hospital! 💙

Today our pediatric patients received the sweetest surprise thanks to the incredible generosity of the Machesney Park PetSmart team and our amazing community! 🧸

PetSmart leaders Nate and Mitch delivered 15 bags filled with cuddly Chance, Lucky & Friends plush toys — part of the PetSmart Charities® Holiday collection — plus 15 gingerbread house kits for our kids to build and enjoy.

These gifts came to life through PetSmart’s annual Holiday Toy Drive, where shoppers purchase and donate a $5 plush toy to be given to local organizations. Because of you, more than 500 plush toys will bring comfort, smiles and holiday cheer to our youngest patients this season. 🎁

Thank you, PetSmart Machesney Park and every community member who donated. Your kindness helps make the season brighter for children receiving care at UW Health, right here in Northern Illinois.

✨ Want to spread more joy this season? Support our Virtual Toy Drive today: https://www.swedishamericanhealthfoundation.org/toydrive2025/

12/10/2025

For patients and families facing serious illness, the smallest worries—medical bills, transportation, medications or even a warm meal—can feel overwhelming.

Your gift to our Patient Care Assistance Fund provides real relief, offering comfort, stability and hope when it’s needed most. Together, we can ease the burden and bring healing into the lives of our patients and their families.

💖 Make a difference today: https://www.swedishamericanhealthfoundation.org/give/

12/05/2025

So much joy and holiday spirit in one room! ❄️✨

Thank you to everyone who joined us last night for our Foundation Holiday Party. It was an evening full of warmth, connection and gratitude as we celebrated the season of giving with our amazing donors and partners.

Your generosity brings remarkable care to life all year long to support UW Health SwedishAmerican. ❤️ Stay tuned—your generosity will help fund several exciting new initiatives in the new year!

Here are a few highlights from a fun-filled evening!

Address

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

Website

http://www.swedishamericanhealthfoundation.org/

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