SwedishAmerican Health Foundation

04/11/2026

How has our hospital been part of your story?

Born here? Baby here? Loved one cared for here? Work here?

Drop a 💙 below if UW Health SwedishAmerican has touched your life, and share your story if you'd like. We love hearing from you!

04/09/2026

We are so grateful for this incredible act of kindness 💙

A huge thank you to the 5th grade class at Winnebago Community Unit School District 323 for creating over 400 thoughtful activity bags for our pediatric patients at UW Health SwedishAmerican.

These care packages filled with puzzles, journals, coloring books, sensory items and craft kits will bring comfort, creativity and smiles to kids of all ages. Your generosity is truly making a difference!

04/03/2026

We’re grateful to be part of this effort supporting children and families in our community. Please help out and donate if you can. 💙

UW Health is proud to support the 5th annual Rockford Stuff the Bus! 🚌

Help fill a Rockford Mass Transit District bus with essential items to support the Brightpoint Rockford Crisis Nursery and the families they serve. You can drop off donations at Sam's Club (7151 Walton St) on April 2–4 from 10am to 6pm.

Items most needed are diapers/pull ups, wipes, formula, clothing (newborn-youth S) and cleaning supplies.

04/01/2026

𝐀𝐭 𝐒𝐰𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐰𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞.

That’s why today we’re launching customizable IV poles designed to bring comfort, joy and a little personality to every hospital stay. From Disco to Gamer Mode to Flower Power and more, there’s something for everyone.

Just kidding 😉 Happy April Fool’s Day!

But creating moments of comfort and compassion for patients is something we take seriously every day. Thanks to our generous donors, those moments happen in meaningful ways across our hospitals.

03/31/2026

💙 Every year, thanks to the Melinda V. Olson Endowment Fund, we have the privilege of celebrating the incredible team on the 7th Floor Oncology Unit at UW Health SwedishAmerican.

Their compassion, dedication and unwavering support mean so much to patients and families navigating cancer care. This special recognition is a reminder that remarkable health care is delivered not just through treatment but through kindness, teamwork and heart. 🌟

We are deeply grateful to the generous donor who established this fund to honor our caregivers in such a meaningful way. Their vision continues to uplift and recognize those who make a difference every single day.

If you feel inspired, you can create a lasting tribute of your own by establishing or supporting a fund that celebrates exceptional care and the people who provide it. 💙

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