<strong>Fall</strong> 2011from the CEOLeading the way regionallyin our national health-care crisisThese are some of the most challenging times inour country’s history for both health care and theeconomy. As greater Seattle’s largest nonprofit provider,we believe it is <strong>Swedish</strong>’s responsibility to guidethe region through these difficult times and presenta local solution to the nation’s health-care crisis.<strong>Swedish</strong> is proud to lead the way in partnershipwith Providence Health & Services. Recently, bothof our boards approved an innovative plan to joinforces and form a new integrated health system toserve Western Washington. There are still many detailsto be worked out, and the affiliation is pending regulatory review. But whenfinalized, our new system will dramatically improve health care in the regionby allowing us to coordinate care seamlessly for patients from Centralia toSeattle to Everett.The proposed affiliation will ultimately mean better clinical outcomes forpatients at lower costs for government payers, insurers and employers. It willalso increase access to health care for underserved populations and the uninsured.Combined, Providence and <strong>Swedish</strong> already provide $205 million inuncompensated care and other community benefits in Western Washington.Imagine how much more we could do working together. You can read moreabout this bold new partnership in this issue of IMPACT.Part of our role in the community is to serve as a beacon of hope forpeople facing serious illness. One way we achieve this is through an activeclinical research program that allows us to give patients access to promisingnew treatments. I invite you to turn the pages of this issue of IMPACT tolearn more about the important and groundbreaking work that our investigatorsare undertaking on behalf of our patients.Philanthropy plays a vital role in clinical research at <strong>Swedish</strong>, and ourannual Women’s Wellness Luncheon is one example of that. Thank you toeveryone who attended the October luncheon. Together, you raised more than$282,000 for cancer research, and we are deeply grateful for your support.Thanks to the generosity of many individuals in the community, <strong>Swedish</strong>has had a profound impact on the health of Western Washington for 101years, and with your continued support, we look forward to making an evenbigger difference for many more years to come.Warmest regards,impactadvancing health care through philanthropy<strong>Swedish</strong> <strong>Medical</strong> <strong>Center</strong><strong>Fall</strong> 2011EDITORDESIGNERFEATURE WRITERCONTRIBUTINGWRITERSFEATUREPHOTOGRAPHERCONTRIBUTINGPHOTOGRAPHERSVolume 3, Issue 3Lindsay HopkinsAngela Bogdanovich TurkJennifer SchaeferColleen BromenMarnie FoustGaynor HillsBob HinckEllen KuoRandy MannJennifer NolteKate PurcellRosanne Olson,Rosanne Olson PhotographyBen VanHouten, VanHoutenPhotography, Inc.Craig Larsen Photography<strong>Swedish</strong> <strong>Medical</strong>Photography and VideoJerome Tso PhotographyThor Radford Photographyimpactadvancing health care through philanthropyGIVINGTHANKS:Recognizing keypartnersBeating the odds withCLINICALTRIALSLARGESTSINGLE GIFT FORHEART FAILUREPROGRAMGenerous donorsendow program directorON THE COVER<strong>Swedish</strong> Cancer Instituteclinical trial patient Deborah Dietz,shown with her husband, Eddie,graciously invited us into her hometo share her personal story.Cover photo by Rosanne OlsonFALL2011 3Capsules24Feature6An innovative affiliation<strong>Swedish</strong> and Providence to join forces forimproved health-care delivery in WesternWashingtonWhat’s going on?Plans for new and increased health-careofferings at the <strong>Swedish</strong>/Edmonds campusChanging the futureof cancer careThrough cutting-edge research andclinical trials, <strong>Swedish</strong> gives patientsoptions — and hope<strong>Foundation</strong>NewsFor additional content and information on waysto give, visit us at www.swedishfoundation.orgTo receive our newsletter with information about<strong>Foundation</strong> news and events, register online atwww.swedishfoundation.org/newsletter-signupTo learn more about The Campaign for <strong>Swedish</strong>,visit www.campaignforswedish.orgCONTENTSwww.facebook.com/swedishmedicalcenterwww.twitter.com/swedishwww.youtube.com/swedishseattleAt the heart of the matterGenerous donors Bob and Pattie Arnold endow newmedical director position for Heart Failure program1416Hitting the streets to fightovarian cancerCelebrating record support and team participation at the2011 SummeRun & WalkSaying thank youDonor Recognition Awards recognize key individuals andcorporations for their contributions to our community<strong>Swedish</strong> clinical trialshave allowed cancer patientDeborah Dietz to continuefocusing on what truly matters:home and family.Page 6Rod Hochman, M.D.President and CEO<strong>Swedish</strong> <strong>Medical</strong> <strong>Center</strong>Welcome to <strong>Swedish</strong> <strong>Medical</strong> <strong>Center</strong>’s IMPACTmagazine. This publication is designed toprovide you with the latest information about<strong>Swedish</strong> services and events, health care andmedical topics, and the activities of the <strong>Swedish</strong><strong>Medical</strong> <strong>Center</strong> <strong>Foundation</strong> and its supporters.IMPACT is published as a community serviceby <strong>Swedish</strong> <strong>Medical</strong> <strong>Center</strong>. Any questions orcomments may be addressed to Lindsay Hopkins,editor, <strong>Swedish</strong> <strong>Medical</strong> <strong>Center</strong>, 747 Broadway,Seattle, WA 98122-4307.12The faceof courage<strong>Swedish</strong> Legacy PartnerSusun Hosford is adedicated board member,enthusiastic volunteer,and a true champion ofthe Rivkin <strong>Center</strong>IMPACT FALL 2011 www.swedishfoundation.org 1Photo byRosanne Olson