Letter to the Community

BY ALLISON NIDAY

Dear Community Members,

As we head toward the holidays, we’re offered the opportunity to give thanks – and Dominican Hospital has a lot to be thankful for. Our continued navigation through obstacles posed by COVID-19 has been tempered by partnerships with, and support from, many individuals, local organizations and patients. All of which have allowed us to maintain our focus on ensuring a healthier tomorrow for everyone.

In this issue you’ll read about the celebration of our 80th anniversary and the Concert for Humankindness, as well as an extremely generous matching donation/ challenge from Jim Thompson, former board member. It is our generous sponsors, donors and volunteers like him that allow us to provide funding for the high-quality programs and equipment we’ve come to expect from Dominican.

On September 14, we celebrated 80 years of providing health care and a better quality of life to those who depend on Dominican for their health and wellness. During our eight decades of service we have overcome many challenges, demonstrating the Hospital’s, and its staff’s perseverance, while also celebrating many joyous, life-affirming events. For 80 years our commitment to our community has remained steadfast.

Among other happenings, you’ll also find a story about our recent Concert for Humankindness highlighting vital health equity programs and services – like our Mobile Wellness Clinic, Katz Cancer Resource Center, Community Wellness Center and homeless outreach – that support our efforts to provide and maintain a continuum of care to our most vulnerable.

Your ongoing commitment to philanthropy and caring provides a direct and positive impact on the health of everyone in our community. We thank you for helping us focus on ending health disparities in Santa Cruz County, and one day, across the nation.

With appreciation,

Allison Niday

Foundation Board President

Dominican Hospital Foundation Board 2021–2022

Allison Niday, President Jared Bogaard, Past President Ciara Harraher, MD, Vice President Julie Peterson, Treasurer Rodney Terra, Jr., Secretary

Gary Benito Isaac Chankai, MD Sister Rita Eileen Dean, OP Drew Gagner, MBA Tiffany Hammer Magdy Ismail, MD Julie Jaffe, MD Dean Kashino, MD Patty Kubo Lezin, MD Shawn Lipman Susan MacMillan Roy Martinez, MD Ginny Solari Mazry Manuel Mercado Nanette Mickiewicz, MD William Ow Juan Rodriguez, MD Pam Santacroce Jamie Smith Jerry Souza, RN

Drew A. Gagner, MBA

Northern California Division Vice President, Philanthropy Vice President & Chief Philanthropy Officer

Anthony Pagliaro,

Philanthropy Director

Alexandra Van Zanen,

Philanthropy Manager

Samantha Polizzi,

Philanthropy Manager

Guinevere Espinoza-Krebs,

Development Assistant

Eight decades of caring. One commitment to community.

Back when a movie ticket cost a quarter, plus another nickel for a chocolate bar, Dignity Health – Dominican Hospital began caring for the people in this community. And while the world has seen almost unimaginable change since then, at least one thing has steadfastly endured: our commitment to provide specialized medical care, delivered with a healthy dose of comforting compassion. Innovations in diagnosis and treatment continue, and we’ll keep pace. And we’ll continue honoring a mission of healing—not only the body, but the whole person.