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Our Mission The mission of Loma Linda University Health is “To continue the teaching and healing ministry of Jesus Christ.” We are committed to our motto, “To make man whole,” by advancing medical science and providing a stimulating clinical and research environment for the education of health professionals.
Our Vision Transforming lives through education, healthcare and research.
Message from Dr. Richard Hart
I still remember the Loma Linda University Health board meeting when the suggestion to call our new philanthropy campaign, “Vision 2020,” was put forward. Donor surveys had been done, and a possible “stretch” goal of $350 million was initially suggested for the campaign. Both “Vision” and “2020” seemed so appropriate for a health science center with our miraculous past, built on the visions of remarkable leaders throughout our first century!
our idea. We had decided an ask of $75 million was as much as we could hope for. After the usual pleasantries, we carefully laid out our case and made our appeal. There was a long pause, and then Dennis said quietly, “We were actually thinking of $100 million.” It is hard to maintain composure at such a time! It was only after they left the room that we could marvel at what God had done. And the campaign was off and running.
There was a pause in the board room, a collective inhalation, as such an auspicious attempt was considered. The needs were great, including building a new hospital, but was such a goal even attainable? It would certainly take more than alumni, more than our friends, more than any network of supporters we could then imagine to accomplish such an audacious goal.
Over the following seven years, many stories of sacrificial giving would be told, as contacts were made and commitments confirmed. As I reflect on this campaign, it is overwhelming to feel the level of support that Loma Linda University Health has had from so many. History will document the records that were broken and the joy in giving that many shared. But the real story of this campaign will play out over the next 50 years as patients are cared for, students are educated, and Loma Linda University Health’s impact grows throughout the world.
As I recall, there was a somber discussion and a call for special prayer. We are not used to failure at Loma Linda University Health, and was this simply a bridge too far? We had agreed to share all potential donor contacts as part of One Loma Linda - alumni, faculty, patients and community – but this was so much more than we had ever attempted. It felt presumptuous to think this was attainable. God had walked us through many crises and challenges throughout our history, but was it realistic to hope for this amount? Plans were carefully made to go ahead as we recognized the need for a major gift to launch the campaign. After considerable prayer and planning, Dennis and Carol Troesh were identified as possible major donors. With some trepidation, Rachelle Bussell and I outlined an approach and invited them to my office to present
Sincerely,
Richard H. Hart, MD, DrPH President Loma Linda University Health
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Message from Marian and Jere Chrispens
What an incredible journey! Vision 2020 was an exercise in faith. And God has richly blessed, helping us obtain what we thought was unattainable. He inspired gifts from the most unimaginable places represented by over 40,630 people who cared enough to make a difference. For many who gave, their gift will transform the lives of a student, patient, faculty or researcher, present and future, that they will never meet. Each person, each gift tells a story. The launch of a Birthday Club that went viral, inspired by an 8-year-old boy, who after a friend was diagnosed with cancer asked for donations for the new Children’s Hospital in lieu of birthday gifts. Young friends donating earnings from their lemonade stand in memory of a classmate. Corporate fundraisers, golf tournaments, membership drives, penny wars, galas, bake sales, walks, runs and t-shirt sales. The passion and creativity was endless. The desire to help so moving.
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To each one of you, we say thank you. To the Campaign Steering Committee who walked with us through the unknown, we are grateful. You have inspired us and helped create one of the most meaningful experiences of our lives. But most important, the impact of your generosity and sacrifice will be realized for years to come through the generations of students and patients who will heal and be healed. Because of you, our bold vision for a better tomorrow is now a reality. Thank you!
Marian and Jere E. Chrispens
Table of Contents Message From Dr. Richard Hart...............................1
Impact on Education...............................................22
Message From Marian and Jere Chrispens..............2
School of Allied Health Professions........................24
The Need for the New Hospital................................5
School of Behavioral Health....................................25
The Troeshes.............................................................6
School of Dentistry.................................................26
Message From Kerry Heinrich..................................7
School of Medicine.................................................27
Groundbreaking........................................................8
School of Nursing...................................................28
Message From Scott Perryman.............................. 11
School of Pharmacy................................................29
Couple’s Vision and Support Leads to Opening of Children’s Clinic in Indio..................... 12
School of Public Health...........................................30
San Manuel Maternity Pavilion............................... 14
School of Religion...................................................31
Construction Milestones........................................ 16
Gift Clears Way for Behavioral Medicine Center to Construct Outdoor Therapy Center..................32
Message From Dr. Ronald Carter........................... 18
The New Medical Center Construction..................36
Innovations............................................................. 19
Message From Rachelle Bussell.............................37
The Case for Education..........................................20
In Appreciation To...................................................38
San Manuel Gateway College.................................21 3
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The Need for the New Hospital
The state of California’s message was simple: every hospital building in the state that does not meet new earthquake resistance standards will have to be closed. When the standards were established, nearly half of the hospital buildings in the state faced rebuilding, retrofitting or closure. Loma Linda University Medical Center was one of those buildings, prompting leadership to begin a search for the most effective response. Since its opening in 1967, the Medical Center’s iconic cloverleaf tower building had come to represent the healing and teaching mission at the core of Loma Linda University Health. But building standards of the mid-1960’s meant the building would fall short of the new state requirements for acute inpatient care if a major quake occurred. Retrofitting the building seemed to be the obvious solution. But careful examination of what would be required to meet the new standards led to a difficult conclusion: the cost of a retrofit equaled what it would take to build an entirely new building. The next steps seemed clear. As the concept for a new building began to take shape, it soon became evident that rapid changes in how healthcare is practiced needed to be incorporated. By moving forward with a new acute care hospital building, Loma Linda University Health could position
itself to be a leader in what healthcare would become in the 21st century. A new building would allow for adequate space for dynamic new technology, increased staffing requirements and stronger family involvement in the healing process. A new state-of-the-art building with the latest in technology and advancements in clinical care would also be an ideal home to teach the healthcare providers in the University’s eight professional schools. Students come to Loma Linda University seeking ways to make a difference in people’s lives throughout the world. That’s what makes this place special. It’s the heart of teaching, the heart of learning. While the sheer magnitude of the project seemed daunting, clearly a new medical center facility was vital to meet the challenges of the future. For more than 100 years, Loma Linda University Health has trusted God to bless the decisions made and the projects undertaken. Today, the Dennis and Carol Troesh Medical Campus represents Loma Linda University Health’s long-term commitment to the healthcare needs of our community in the 21st century. But more importantly, it represents our commitment to following God’s leading as we continue the teaching and healing ministry of Jesus Christ.
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The Troeshes Every successful effort to raise funds starts with leadership. For Loma Linda University Health’s Vision 2020 campaign, that leadership came from Dennis and Carol Troesh.
The Troeshes see Loma Linda University Health as a place where health and healing help cut across political, cultural and religious barriers.
The Troeshes, long-time residents and business owners in Riverside, California, pledged $100 million to help launch Vision 2020 — the largest single-gift commitment to healthcare in the history of the Inland Empire. Their generous leadership provided the cornerstone support for the transformation of Loma Linda University Health.
“Loma Linda University Health is dedicated to helping the whole person. That’s what Jesus did,” Dennis Troesh said. “Wonderful resources are here to help — surgical techniques and new teaching methods. Few hospitals can do what this one does.”
A celebration event livestreamed online to a worldwide audience served as the public announcement of the Troeshes’ visionary philanthropic support. During the program, Carol Troesh said the gift to Loma Linda University Health reflected her family’s support for the organization’s commitment to creating a health and education hub that will benefit people worldwide. “Over the years, God has abundantly blessed our family, and it is our privilege and honor to give back to the community we have called home for most of our lives,” she said. Dennis and Carol Troesh have been active members and supporters of the Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital Foundation Board. Their relationship with hospital leadership, and their strong interest in the healing activities at the Children’s Hospital, served as an important foundation in their decision to make their major investment in the Vision 2020 campaign.
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Message from Kerry Heinrich
It’s been my privilege to watch our new Dennis and Carol Troesh Medical Campus rise to the sky for the past four and a half years. When the state of California implemented new seismic standards for hospitals, these new towers were only a dream. There were so many challenges we faced to get to this day. Most every day I took a few moments to look out over the project. At times there were hundreds of construction workers swarming over the site. Other days it seemed as though not a thing changed. But each time I was able to get away from the demands of meetings and phone calls, I took a moment to offer a prayer for this project. And God has certainly blessed this undertaking. I’ve learned much about how buildings come together during this process. From the base isolators sitting at the very foundation of this incredible building, to the helipad on the roof, this new structure showcases the very best in construction innovation. We thank our partners at McCarthy Construction for their attention to the millions of details that go into a building like this. We would simply not be at this point without their expertise.
To the many supporters of this effort, we say thank you. Those of you who supported the Vision 2020 effort have made possible what seemed impossible less than a decade ago. Loma Linda University Health shares these two incredible hospital towers with the community, and the world. It’s our prayer that when you come here, you will find a team of healthcare providers that are dedicated to continuing the teaching and healing ministry of Jesus Christ.
Sincerely,
Kerry L. Heinrich, JD CEO, Loma Linda University Health Hospitals Executive Vice President, Hospital Affairs, Loma Linda University Health
These buildings will be dynamic places of healing for all who come through our doors. Much thought has gone into how healthcare has changed since we built the cloverleaf towers, and those changes are reflected in how this hospital has been designed.
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Groundbreaking More than 3,000 people looked on as Loma Linda University Health officially broke ground on the Dennis and Carol Troesh Medical Campus. Shovels broke the dirt at a community groundbreaking event held Sunday, May 22, 2016. During the program, Richard H. Hart, MD, DrPH, president, Loma Linda University Health, recapped the history of the organization saying, “This institution was built by visionary leaders who took the realities of their day and molded them into a strategy for the future.” “Our hospitals are where our beliefs are put into action,” Hart said. “Where our knowledge, our expertise and our compassion come together to restore lives and families.” The architecture firm NBBJ designed the new hospital complex to embrace a healing environment. Innovations abound, from wellness gardens that support physical, social and spiritual health, patient rooms that promote patient and family healing, nursing stations that encourage collaboration, and community spaces filled with natural light. “The design promises to set a new standard for healthcare and hospital architecture,” said Richard
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Dallam, FAIA, partner in charge of the project at NBBJ. “More importantly, these new buildings will come to represent the best in medical expertise and compassionate whole person care as we transform lives in this region and around the world toward a healthier tomorrow,” added Dr. Hart. Kerry Heinrich, CEO, Loma Linda University Health Hospitals, reflected that behind the walls of the new hospital facility, new discoveries will be made that will advance medical care. Standing 16 floors and spanning a distance longer than a football field, this facility, Heinrich said, “will be an instantly recognizable icon. More importantly, it will stand as a beacon of hope for all of us, and especially those who are facing their darkest hour.” The hospital is considered to be one of the safest buildings in the state of California. With a lateral earthquake isolation system of sliding bearings and dampers, the very base of the building will protect patients and staff from injury while keeping the hospital operational following a potentially catastrophic earthquake.
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Message from Scott Perryman
Dear Friends, Wow! It is hard to believe that just eight years ago we set out to build the new Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital tower as part of the Dennis and Carol Troesh Medical Campus. Thanks to your incredible support and can-do spirit, not only did we meet our original goal, we surpassed it! In just a few months we will be opening the doors to our new tower, a space equipped with allprivate patient rooms and enhanced wellness spaces that will help us serve more mothers and children. The San Manuel Maternity Pavilion is dedicated to caring for mothers and babies, while our pediatric Level I Trauma Center is ready for any emergency.
These enhancements to our campus will enable us to provide world-class healthcare to children for many generations to come. Thank you for being incredible partners, friends and supporters. Vision 2020 – The Campaign for a Whole Tomorrow would truly not have been possible without your support!
Not only does your support aid us in caring for the children of the Inland Empire, but it also allows us to make great strides in caring for children throughout inland Southern California. In 2018, we were able to open Loma Linda University Children’s Health – Indio, the first pediatric dedicated specialty care in the Coachella Valley. Similarly, we have been able to expand pediatric services at Loma Linda University Medical Center – Murrieta to include a 6-bed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and pediatric subspecialty suite, all made possible by your generosity.
Scott Perryman, MBA Senior Vice President and Administrator Loma Linda University Children’s Heatlh
Sincerely,
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Couple’s Vision and Support Leads to Opening of Children’s Clinic in Indio When Jill and Barry Golden moved to the Coachella Valley, Jill decided it was important for her to become immersed in the region’s life and culture. One day a Golden family friend, who at the time was serving as president of the Big Hearts for Little Hearts Desert Guild, approached the couple, asking them to consider supporting Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital. After hearing how the Guild raises funds and brings awareness to the health needs of community children, the Goldens agreed. “Her charity had ‘children’s’ in the name, so it must be a good cause,” Jill said. “We wrote a check to support her endeavors, and we moved on with our lives.”
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the emergency room. Doctors determined that the boy needed to be transferred to Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital. “I watched the LLU Children’s Hospital transport team in action,” Jill said. “They integrated the current care, then carefully began the transport. The team worked with the local hospital to ease the family’s concerns.“ “I began to realize how much we need medical care in the Coachella Valley for our children,” Jill said. “Parents here work so hard to make ends meet. When they need Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital’s services, they have to drive such a great distance.”
But soon Jill and Barry were touched by Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital in a life-changing way.
Jill and Barry believed that the Coachella Valley’s children deserved the type of services Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital offered, but in a local venue.
Shortly after their arrival in the Coachella Valley, Jill bought a date palm farm, and, working alongside ranch hands, began to understand their hardships. One day an incident occurred that brought Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital back into the Goldens’ lives.
“Fortunately for us, LLU Children’s Hospital heard the voices from the desert,” Jill said. “There are 130,000 children in the Coachella Valley, and Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital treats the sickest of them. But many of them have to travel an hour and a half one way to Loma Linda.”
“One of our ranch hands had a son who ended up in respiratory distress,” Jill recalled. “I went with them to a local hospital.” The boy was released after three days, but soon was forced to return to
“I love Jill’s sensitivity toward helping people. It’s a great attribute to have,” Barry said. “I watched Jill for a year and a half on her Loma Linda journey. I watched. Wrote checks. Watched some
more. Wrote more checks.” But soon Barry caught Jill’s vision. “It’s great to know that a child who’s really sick in Coachella can get to this clinic in five minutes,” he said. “It’s going to change thousands of lives.” Looking back, that initial donation made out of respect for a friend became a seed for what grew into an ongoing commitment to a cause. The Goldens committed the lead gift to support the opening of the Loma Linda University Children’s
Health – Indio clinic in the city’s downtown. The Jill and Barry Golden Pavilion was named in recognition of their generous gift. The facility is the largest pediatric clinic in the area. The Indio project was part of Loma Linda University Health’s commitment to healthier communities through Vision 2020 — The Campaign for a Whole Tomorrow. “My mission right now is to help families and kids,” Barry said. “To see a facility like this brings a great feeling of satisfaction. This clinic in Indio will grow, and bigger things will come after it.”
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San Manuel Band of Mission Indians tribal members and staff tour the San Manuel Maternity Pavilion.
San Manuel Maternity Pavilion
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In February of 2019, the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians committed a gift of $25 million to support the construction of the maternity/labor and delivery floor. Announced during the 26th annual Children’s Hospital Foundation Gala, this gift of incredible generosity is the second largest ever made to Loma Linda University Health. To recognize this landmark gift, the fifth floor of the new Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital will be named the San Manuel Maternity Pavilion.
“San Manuel’s support will have a profound impact on the tiniest, most vulnerable patients from our communities,” said Richard H. Hart, MD, DrPH, president, Loma Linda University Health. “All of us are inspired by this trust.” The opening of the San Manuel Maternity Pavilion inside the future hospital will bring full circle a relationship between Loma Linda University Health and the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians that spans more than a century. “The best relationships are the ones that last the longest, and the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians and Loma Linda University Health have a friendship based on community service that stretches over a century,” said Hart. “San Manuel’s support of our new maternity pavilion is a significant addition to the many ways we work together to offer hope to our region’s most vulnerable mothers and children.” Courtney Martin, DO, medical director of maternity services at Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital, was also overjoyed by the continued partnership between the hospital and the tribe. “This gift shows that Loma Linda and the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians care deeply for children even before they’re born because they’re providing the best possible care for mothers,” Martin said. “As a whole, we recognize that investing in mothers’ access to care and the space where care is provided trickles down to the quality of life for babies and children.” The Pavilion will house services including a well-baby nursery, antepartum and postpartum patient rooms, labor and delivery, cesarean operating rooms and obstetric exam rooms.
The new space will allow Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital to continue as a leader in high-risk birth care for the Inland Empire region and beyond. More than 3,200 babies are delivered in the hospital each year. Approximately 50% of births taking place at Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital meet the criteria for being high-risk. And when needed, the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, ranked at Level 4, the highest distinction possible for neonatal services, is close by to provide care for these tiniest of babies. Kevin Balli, MD, chair of gynecology and obstetrics at Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital, said the Pavilion will allow the hospital to continue as the leader in high-risk birth care in the region and continue dismantling the barriers preventing rapid access for all women to the highest levels of care. “This partnership could not come at a more critical time, as the proportion of women with high-risk pregnancies continues to steadily grow in the Inland Empire and nationwide,” Balli said. “The generosity of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians will significantly increase our space and equipment — two critical factors – as we attempt to drive wait times down and access up. Our goal as OB-GYN physicians at Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital is to provide the best possible care. This gift empowers that goal exponentially.” Mothers, babies and children of the Inland Empire will benefit for generations to come from the abundant generosity of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians and its partnership with Loma Linda University Health.
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Construction Milestones 2016
APRIL [1] Anderson Street Entrance
to LLU Medical Center closed.
MAY
Groundbreaking celebration attended by more than 3,000 people.
MAY [2] First soldier pile driven into
2017
JANUARY
Workers begin laying steel rebar for foundation base.
MARCH [4] “Big Pour” begins for the hospital foundation.
NOVEMBER [5] Two giant cranes delivered
MARCH
DECEMBER
Grand Hallway opened.
2018
LLU Children’s Health – Indio opens with ribbon-cutting event.
JUNE [6] [6] Steel structure for building podium completed.
JULY
First A-level wall studs installed.
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AUGUST
AUGUST
NOVEMBER [3] Excavation of
LLU Children’s Health – Indio groundbreaking takes place.
First support column for children’s hospital tower installed.
DECEMBER Ribbon cutting at LLU Health San Bernardino Campus.
NOVEMBER
JULY
to site.
First piece of steel, weighing 100,000 pounds, placed on base isolators.
pit completed.
First steel support beam for adult hospital tower installed.
Installation of children’s hospital tower support columns completed.
perimeter of excavation site.
JUNE
JULY
Support columns for adult hospital tower surpass “cloverleaf” building’s height.
SEPTEMBER
First exterior concrete curtain wall sections installed on podium.
DECEMBER [7] Topping off ceremony
held, marking completion of steel structure for adult hospital tower.
2019
JANUARY
First of 117 HVAC units hoisted onto fourth floor; units range from 7,500 to 12,000 pounds each.
MARCH [8] Workers place dichroic glass on Children’s Hospital tower.
APRIL
Landing base for 16th floor helipad poured.
JUNE
Glass exterior walls of adult hospital tower completed.
SEPTEMBER
Schuman Pavilion pedestrian bridge steel structure installed.
NOVEMBER [9] Work begins on Galleria
and main entrance structure.
NOVEMBER
Exterior glass walls installed on Schuman Pavilion pedestrian bridge.
DECEMBER [10] A-level passageway joining current hospital with new facility opened.
2020
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FEBRUARY [11] West-side connector bridge
gets exterior glass walls installed.
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MARCH
Interior elevators begin operation.
JUNE
Access lane to emergency departments completed on Barton Road.
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JULY
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Community directional signage installed around construction site.
AUGUST [12] Two MRI scanners installed
through opening in adult hospital exterior wall.
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OCTOBER [13] Exterior landscaping begins.
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OCTOBER
Installation begins on exterior signage.
2021
JANUARY
Paving for emergency departments completed.
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Message from Dr. Ronald Carter
At Loma Linda University, we are dedicated to educating health professionals who are deeply committed to compassionate care and focused on treating the whole person. As we look back on Vision 2020 – The Campaign for a Whole Tomorrow, your support has enabled students to acquire the education and training they need. By increasing endowments, scholarships and educational approaches for our schools, we have built on our mission to continue the teaching and healing ministry of Jesus Christ. During the Vision 2020 campaign, we have seen milestones such as the graduation of our 11,000th medical student and 10,000th nursing student since the University’s founding in 1905. We also established the San Manuel Gateway College in 2016 through the partnership and generosity of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians. This past year, thanks to your support, we were also able to provide emergency aid to about 100 students through our COVID-19 Student Relief Fund.
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Over the past eight years, your gifts have ensured support for scholarships, expansion of faculty pipelines and research that fuels our approach to wholeness-centered medical practices. Through the historic advancements of the Vision 2020 campaign and the new hospital towers, our future leaders can confidently approach healthcare with compassion and excellence.
Ronald L. Carter, PhD Provost, Loma Linda University Executive Vice President, University Affairs Loma Linda University Health
Innovations Loma Linda University Health’s research offers opportunities to increase our understanding of how to live a long and healthy life. There are some projects Loma Linda University Health researchers are doing that really can’t be done anywhere else in the world. Support for these research efforts is an important part of Vision 2020 — The Campaign for a Whole Tomorrow. An Illumina Seq 4000 DNA sequencer allows researchers at the Loma Linda University Institute for Genetics and Translational Genomics to have enhanced access to the futuristic world of precision medicine. Funding for the $1.1 million research tool came from Charles A. Sims, MD, and the Ardmore Institute of Health, an Oklahoma foundation dedicated to promoting health and vitality through healthy lifestyles. The sequencer was one of four major gifts supporting the Institute for Genetics and Translational Genomics during Vision 2020. Additional gifts supported the following: • The creation of the Institute for Genetics and Translational Genomics, through a gift from Dr. Charles Sims. • An endowed Chair in Molecular Genomics, currently held by Penny Duerksen-Hughes, PhD, as director of the Institute, funded by the Fletcher Jones Foundation and Dr. Sims. • The development of a master’s degree in genetic counseling, funded by the Fletcher Jones Foundation and The Tonge Foundation. The powerful new sequencer is the second sequencer in the Center for Genomics, and can sequence 12 entire human genomes in less than four days. This technology allows Loma Linda University
scientists to conduct sophisticated studies essential to unlocking the potential of precision medicine. The machine will be particularly valuable to researchers as they examine data from the Adventist Health Studies to determine the effects of lifestyle on epigenomic reprogramming and longevity. The Adventist Health Studies comprise a rare treasury for Loma Linda University researchers: data collected from the decades-long investigation into a variety of health and lifestyle factors. This powerful sequencing tool will enable scientists to identify specific genetic, epigenetic and transcription mechanisms that link lifestyle practices to increased health and longevity. Gene sequencing and genomic research play an increasing role in research at Loma Linda University Health. In one recent study, Lubo Zhang, PhD, director of the Loma Linda University School of Medicine Lawrence D. Longo, MD, Center for Perinatal Biology, used DNA screening to evaluate outcomes in baby mice whose mothers were subjected to hypoxia. In another study, Penny Duerksen-Hughes, PhD, and Charles Wang, MD, PhD, MPH, director of the Center for Genomics, developed a novel, DNA-sequencing-based method to discover why the human papilloma virus sometimes integrates into the host genome. Their findings may allow physicians to decrease the frequency of genital cancer caused by this common sexually transmitted disease.
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The Case for Education Our passion to teach touches every interaction — from the classroom to the bedside — throughout our university, hospitals, clinics and affiliated organizations around the world. Our mission is clear: To continue the teaching and healing ministry of Jesus Christ. It is not by chance that teaching is mentioned first. Since our founding in 1905, our desire to teach — to pass on the heritage of health and our dynamic discoveries — has led to our becoming a one-of-a-kind, faith-based, health sciences university. And the story of what happens here is being carried around the world by our 40,000 graduates. As we look to the future, emerging approaches in healthcare and the changing economics of education led us to understand we needed a bold plan for the future. A key pillar of Vision 2020 was to support and strengthen the already exceptional health science programs offered in our eight schools. By increasing scholarship endowments, Vision 2020 has ensured that Loma Linda University will continue to attract promising, high-quality students of all economic backgrounds. Vision 2020’s success increased endowment funds designated to advance the outstanding research close to the heart of our teaching professionals.
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We realize the needs in our community and the world for ways to live better. That understanding drives what we do each day. We live and promote wholeness to our patients. By sharing that passion with our students, the impact of Loma Linda University Health’s unique approach to health reaches around the world. An important role for our new hospital will be to provide an optimal teaching environment for our students, interns and residents. Improved consultation areas and larger patient rooms will offer confidentiality while providing a more comfortable space for teaching rounds. We will also bring exceptional education to young people in the heart of San Bernardino at our San Manuel Gateway College. Designed to provide viable job opportunities for local students in the Inland Empire, San Manuel Gateway College offers certificate programs in a variety of healthcare disciplines. Students will complete clinical rotations and be mentored by Loma Linda University Health faculty.
San Manuel Gateway College A significant milestone in Vision 2020 — The Campaign for a Whole Tomorrow took place in September 2016, when the first class of students in the San Manuel Gateway College arrived for orientation and the beginning of their first year of classes. The first student cohort enrolled in the medical assistant certificate program. Each was a graduate of a San Bernardino County high school, with many being the first member of their families to pursuing a career in healthcare. The College would not have been possible without a $10 million gift from the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, part of the Vision 2020 campaign. Additional philanthropic support has provided valuable start-up and scholarship funds. Loma Linda University Health is partnering with the San Bernardino City Unified School District on this project. The San Bernardino Campus also houses a Social Action Community (SAC) Health System clinic, which provides primary and specialty medical care, including dental care. Completing the space is a large behavioral health area with private and group counseling rooms, a pharmacy, laboratory, and vegetarian eatery, called the Farmacy Fresh Cafe. Many of the 700 physician residents in Loma Linda University Health’s specialty training programs are treating low-income patients in the busy clinic, and will interact with the San Manuel Gateway College students in their certificate programs. “To my knowledge,” says Richard H. Hart, MD, DrPH, president, Loma Linda University Health, “Loma Linda University Health — San Bernardino Campus is the only educational model in the nation that will house three separate levels of education in one building.
San Manuel Band of Mission Indian Business Committee members Johnny Hernandez, Jr., Chairman Ken Ramirez and Audrey Martinez.
This model has the potential to be an example for low-income areas across the nation.” The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians’ support for the project came with the goal of revitalizing San Bernardino and surrounding communities. There is a long history between the tribe and Loma Linda University Health. More than 100 years ago physicians and nurses from Loma Linda visited the tribe to ensure members had access to quality healthcare. As the tribe has been blessed with resources, the San Manuel Gateway College offered a wholehearted opportunity for them to continue the relationship.
San Manuel Gateway College by the Numbers: • More than five certificate programs available • Over 300 students graduated • 90% of graduates are working in a healthcare career or pursuing higher education • More than 65% of students come from socially disadvantaged and underrepresented minority groups and qualify for scholarships.
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Impact on Education School of Allied Health Professions $1,000,185 in scholarships awarded during Vision 2020 to 1,072 students through 1,184 awards.
School of Behavioral Health $849,607 in scholarships awarded during Vision 2020 to 353 students through 422 awards.
School of Dentistry $2,346,953 in scholarships awarded during Vision 2020 to 696 students through 805 awards.
School of Medicine $10,104,323 in scholarships awarded during Vision 2020 to 1,009 students through 1,329 awards.
NEW AND EXPANDED SCHOLARSHIPS
180
NEW AND EXPANDED ENDOWED CHAIRS
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NEW AND EXPANDED ENDOWMENTS TOTAL
74 299
School of Nursing $4,084,602 in scholarships awarded during Vision 2020 to 1,562 students through 2,831 awards.
School of Pharmacy $910,927 in scholarships awarded during Vision 2020 to 284 students through 341 awards.
School of Public Health $1,028,154 in scholarships awarded during Vision 2020 to 319 students though 403 awards.
School of Religion $285,737 in scholarships awarded during Vision 2020 to 46 students through 62 awards.
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Thank you with utmost sincerity and gratefulness. Thank you for hearing my story, and thank you for gifting this scholarship to me. I am beyond honored. With every dream comes much effort and struggle. I did not know how financially and emotionally taxing a graduate education would be, but I know it is worth it. The fact that you believe in me and recognize my hard work by giving me this gift – I value the hardships endured even more. This scholarship reminds me why I am pursuing this passion, and it certainly adds value to my character. This scholarship also reminds me that good work does not go unnoticed. I will continue to work hard and inspire others to lead by example. Again, I could not thank you enough for helping me with tuition. Sincerely, Macaulay O’Shea Davis, Class of 2021 School of Allied Health Professions
Thank you! I am so grateful to receive this scholarship. I am a single parent of three young children, working a full-time job while attending Loma Linda University full time. Lately, I have been struggling with finances and this money eases the burden because I won’t have to put so much on a highinterest credit card to pay for courses. Each morning I meditate and pray to God that He may destroy this mountain of debt... I rejoice in the blessings He bestows upon my little family. I am grateful for His love! He regularly – without fail – proves that He is greater than any of my doubting thoughts related to finances. So, thank you again... and thank the Lord for one more way of gifting me His Grace.
Your donations have such a vast impact on the lives of the students of LLU School of Nursing. For myself, this will alleviate the financial burden of living on my own and from the cost of schooling. I feel like I can breathe a little easier after having been awarded this scholarship. I am aware not everyone is able to receive this and so I have the utmost gratitude and appreciation for being selected. This is truly a blessing and this is all made possible by our kindhearted donors. Thank you so much a million times over. With blessings, Menzer Averbeck, Class of 2021 School of Nursing
Thank you for this much needed scholarship. This scholarship came right in time. It has definitely been difficult this year dealing with transitioning back to school from working for a few years after undergrad. With the recent events from COVID-19, I was also let go from my part-time job and am having difficulty trying to find a new job that allows me to continue social distancing. Just as I was struggling, God showed His light and I received the email that I had been awarded this scholarship! I am truly amazed and grateful for your generosity. Through this gift, I am able to have a little less stress in order to focus on my studies so that I will be able to use my knowledge within my community. Jenae Anderson, Class of 2021 School of Public Health
May God Bless You Each Day! Aaron R. Mogilski, Class of 2022 School of Behavioral Health
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School of Allied Health Professions
Alexander Radjagukguk grew up in Southern California. He chose to pursue undergraduate studies on the East Coast. While he was in school, his mom called and asked him to come home to help care for his elderly grandparents. He began applying to community colleges in the area to continue his studies, but eventually had to transition to caring for his grandparents full time, and did so for about five years. After his grandfather passed away, his aunt took over care for his grandmother. Alexander was working, but friends and family encouraged him to go back to school. He felt a bit overwhelmed because so many years had passed, but decided to move forward with his undergraduate studies.
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He started taking classes at a local community college to help him decide on a profession. With the help of an academic coach, he applied and was accepted to Loma Linda University School of Allied Health Professions for the bachelor of science in nuclear medicine program. Alexander is so grateful to be attending Loma Linda University, and to have received scholarship support. The support of donors through the Vision 2020 campaign has enabled Alexander to pursue a career in healthcare. Having the opportunity to achieve his longtime aspiration is deeply meaningful to him.
School of Behavioral Health
Loma Linda University School of Behavioral Health has seen a number of exciting advancements since the beginning of the Vision 2020 campaign.
The Department of Counseling and Family Sciences’ Child Life Specialist program has been professionally endorsed, raising the standard for this academic program.
The Department of Psychology has advanced the curricular, clinical and research activities in concentration areas consistent with contemporary and leading-edge trends in healthcare. They have focused on providing students with the tools to excel in clinical service delivery and scholarship.
The marriage and family therapy programs have been focused on global mental health, and what true cross-cultural treatment can look like. The doctoral program with a marriage and family therapy specialty is focused on the neurological contributions to diagnosis and treatment. The counseling programs have been able to promote and expand their practice research base. The field of family studies actively moved from descriptive theory into a more evidence-based world, a move mirrored by the school’s programs. This includes moving into advanced ways of understanding and studying families, which has resulted in more research opportunities for students.
The Department of Social Work and Social Ecology has seen a great need for graduates knowledgeable in working with high-risk individuals, children, families and communities within inpatient and outpatient behavioral health settings, including hospice, schools, medical centers and community organizations. With a strong practice foundation and clinical specialization, students know they are well-equipped to fill these professional needs upon graduation.
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School of Dentistry In 2009, Shirley Hontz was healthy and working full-time as a nurse when she began experiencing a number of debilitating health issues. These medical conditions included pancreatitis, gallstones, rheumatoid arthritis and cancer. As Shirley fought to stay alive, her main concern was not her teeth. However, once she began improving and getting stronger, she knew she needed to have dental care. Shirley made an appointment to see her local dentist and was given the devastating news she needed 12 crowns. She was overwhelmed and afraid she would eventually lose her teeth. That same day, she happened to have an appointment with one of her doctors, who suggested she seek a second opinion. Shirley had heard of Loma Linda University Health and it wasn’t far from where she lived, so she decided to visit the Loma Linda University Faculty Dental Practice. She was seen by Dr. Steven Powell, an assistant professor in the School of Dentistry. Dr. Powell was able to assist Shirley with a different approach. He had her take part in a rigorous treatment process that involved stabilizing the pH levels in her mouth. It has been almost four years since Shirley first
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saw Dr. Powell. Thanks to his expertise, she only had to have a few crowns. She is so grateful to Dr. Powell and Loma Linda University for saving her teeth. “Looking back, I can see that God connected me to Dr. Powell, and I’m so grateful,” she says. Thank you for empowering your faculty to be on the cutting edge of healthcare approaches through Vision 2020! School of Dentistry Accomplishments • Because of generous alumni support, every student that applied for a School of Dentistry scholarship the last few years has received one. • Thanks to a gift from the Price family, we have completely remodeled a clinic that now has state-of-the art imaging and comfortable patient areas, enhancing our teaching and service to the community. • Provided expert dental care to 900-1,000 patients each day (preCOVID-19), allowing for students to get valuable experience while serving our community.
School of Medicine
Ogechi Nwankwo came to the United States with her family when she was 12 years old and has since become a DACA recipient. She began taking nursing prerequisites at a young age, hoping to serve others and help support her family as well. She has worked at Loma Linda University Health for the past seven years as a critical care nurse, and recently worked in Los Angeles County on COVID-19 units. She says she noticed a clear difference between the atmosphere of other places and that of Loma Linda University Health. She believes the spiritual aspect of care here is part of what makes it such a special place. Ogechi saved for years so she could someday attend medical school, as her DACA status makes it impossible for her to receive federal student loans. She knew when she attended medical school she wanted to be at Loma Linda University. As she began applying, she prayed God would help her find a way to deal with her difficult financial situation. She says she will never forget the moment she received a call from Loma Linda University School of Medicine saying she had been awarded a scholarship. She felt like it was an affirmation from God that she had been led to the right place. She is now in her first year
of medical school at Loma Linda University, and she’s so grateful to the generosity of others that has enabled her to be here. Ogechi says it is deeply meaningful to her to know that while she was praying and asking God to help her find a way to attend medical school, there were people God was speaking to and calling to give. Thanks to the generosity of Vision 2020 donors, Ogechi is following her call to service at Loma Linda University. School of Medicine Accomplishments • Graduated the 11,000th student in 2017 since the school’s founding in 1909, demonstrating our continued impact of mission-minded physicians and the value of scholarship support. • Enhanced research projects such as scarless surgical procedures that could result in little or no scar tissue, and the potential of Chitosan (C59) for Alzheimer’s prevention. • Incorporated new educational approaches, including robotic surgery, to ensure students are equipped to approach care with innovative approaches.
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School of Nursing
Isaac Lopez realized he wanted to pursue a career in healthcare while on a hike at Mt. Baldy. His group came across a family that was experiencing a medical emergency and Isaac’s group provided CPR, staying with the family until a helicopter medical team arrived to provide further assistance. Isaac looks back on that moment as one in which he felt a fire ignited to help others. Isaac graduated from Loma Linda University School of Nursing in 2019 and is currently working as a nurse at Loma Linda University Medical Center on Unit 6100, our designated COVID-19 unit for intermediate and acute care. He expressed how difficult it is caring for COVID-19 patients. The personal protective equipment necessary to be safe can contribute to a loss of connection between caregiver and patient. In order to maintain a connection, Isaac says he tries to stay present, investing fully in every interaction he has with his patients. Isaac believes in the whole person care model and investing in the physical, spiritual and mental health of his patients. “I want to be a
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hero for my patients by advocating for them,” he says. “I want to be able to provide them someone who will listen to them.” Thank you for supporting Loma Linda University School of Nursing and its outstanding students and alumni through Vision 2020. School of Nursing Accomplishments • Unveiled the “Be His Light” sculpture in 2020, showcasing the school’s core mission. • Graduated 10,000th student in 2018 since the school’s founding in 1905, made possible by scholarships and faculty development. • Created the Safety Net Fund to provide urgent aid for students in need, decreasing barriers to student success.
School of Pharmacy
For Jenee Vo, a career in pharmacy was more than just the family business—it became a calling. Having spent her teenage years working as a clerk and technician in her sister’s independent community pharmacy, Jenee quickly built relationships with the patients she served, learned their needs, and became an advocate for their health and safety through prescription medicine. “When I saw patients who didn’t know how to take or manage their prescriptions I was inspired to continue my education to help them. I care about them like I do my own family,” says Jenee. Jenee began preparing for pharmacy school and found her way to Loma Linda University. The decision to enroll at Loma Linda University was an easy one, she explains, “The combination of integrity and faith at the school is unique. The campus is welcoming, the faculty members are inspiring and the atmosphere made me feel at home.” Through her education, Jenee has been trained to care for the patient in every capacity of the care continuum from outpatient and ambulatory clinics to transitional and inpatient care. Every step of the way, Jenee sees opportunities to enhance patient outcomes, advocate for patient safety through prescription management, and play a significant role in mitigating unplanned readmissions and follow-up care. Further experiences in her first term at Loma Linda University helped prepare her to address public health crises such
as influenzas and the COVID-19 pandemic. Jenee was trained from the start to understand vaccination efficacy, safety protocol and how to immunize patients from a multitude of diseases and conditions. In addition to her studies, Jenee took on a leadership role supporting her class as an officer and leading fundraising efforts to support future generations of pharmacy students through scholarships. After graduation, Jenee plans to complete residency training in outpatient community pharmacy. She aspires to impact patient care through education and advocacy for her patients and to help empower them to safely manage their medications and provide a community resource when needed. School of Pharmacy Accomplishments • Dean Michael Hogue, PharmD, FAPhA, FNAP, appointed to CDC taskforce for COVID-19 vaccine. • Established a student emergency fund to help students overcome financial obstacles like the hardships created from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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School of Public Health Marci Andersen received her master’s degree in global health from Loma Linda University School of Public Health. After graduation, she went to Chad to serve as part of the global scholarship awardee program. In Chad, Marci began to see what needs had to be met. Along with other public health workers she began a community health worker program. Through that program, they worked to appoint local representatives who could help be responsible for the health needs of the community. One of the community needs that they recognized was for functional, safe wells. The village they were in had 21 different neighborhoods, with 21 separate administrative areas and 21 different neighborhood representatives. Because of this, they chose to name their project to facilitate these wells “Project 21.” In response to the issue of malfunctioning wells, Marci and her fellow public health workers trained a number of the community health workers to fix the broken wells. As a result, the broken wells in the village have all been repaired.
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Their next focus has been to create charcoal filters the community can make themselves. They are testing different designs that would enable a family to construct a filter for about $1. The filter should last 3-6 months, after which they would only need to change out the charcoal and none of the filter’s parts. Marci’s incredible work in Chad has been supported by the Loma Linda University School of Public Health and the Vision 2020 campaign. School of Public Health Accomplishments • Renovated a classroom in Nichol Hall, strengthening resources for innovative learning. • Grew the pipeline for future students by establishing the Careers in Public Health program for prospective students, ranging from high school students to university graduates. • Established the first endowed professorship to support the Adventist Health Study research, with the largest private donation the school has received.
School of Religion
As a result of generous support during the Vision 2020 campaign, Landon Sayler became the first student to receive the Arthur Graham Maxwell Scholarship for Excellence in the Study of Religion.
Maxwell was a professor of New Testament at Loma Linda University for 27 years, and is widely known for his writings and teachings on the foundationally loving and trustworthy nature of God.
“When I applied to the School of Medicine at Loma Linda University, I had dreams of someday in the future pursuing further training in religion, but it was always a distant dream,” he said. “Now the opportunity is directly before me and being offered freely.”
As a professor, Maxwell had a passion for educating the future medical professionals studying at Loma Linda University to also have a greater understanding of the Bible and theology.
Loma Linda University School of Religion offers two master’s programs that can be taken by students of other Loma Linda University schools in a dual degree arrangement. One is the Master of Arts in Bioethics. The other, which Sayler pursued in the 20182019 school year, is a recently-revamped program called the Master of Arts in Religion and Society. Asked how he would articulate the core of Maxwell’s teachings, Sayler said, “The God of Scripture is on the pursuit to reveal Himself as a loving God to humanity, and you can see that woven through the entirety of the Bible. His message is absolutely still needed today,” Sayler said.
School of Religion Accomplishments • The Graham Maxwell Fund, for medical or dental students wanting a religion degree in addition to their clinical degree, reached its $500,000 milestone, marking a strong future for Christian, mission-minded healthcare professionals. • Established the Center for Understanding World Religions which creates an exchange and understanding of diverse ideas from different religious beliefs with the goal of integration of spirituality and health.
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Gift Clears Way for Behavioral Medicine Center to Construct Outdoor Therapy Center The Mathews family donation continues their support for mental health services. Loma Linda University Health’s Behavioral Medicine Center has received funding to install a new outdoor therapy center. This space will provide the center’s population a place where patients and therapists can use play to develop new approaches to treatment. Alaina Mathews, of Highland, California, and her three adult children collaborated to provide a significant lead gift to support the center’s playground. The Mathews family has a longstanding interest in Loma Linda University Health’s activities, with particular interest in supporting mental health services. “People need to take mental health seriously,” Alaina said. “Physical illnesses are so evident, but when you talk about mental health people often pull the other way.” The Mathews family regularly supports Seeds of Hope, an annual event held to raise money for the Behavioral Medicine Center. Alaina is also a member of the Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital Foundation Board. Alaina’s son, Trevor, is a Christian
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hip-hop music artist; her daughter, Laurena, is a tribal education board member and mother; and her son, Nathan, attends Concordia University Irvine in Orange County During a recent tour of the Behavioral Medicine Center, Alaina was overwhelmed by the number of young patients. Once the need for an outdoor therapy center was explained, she immediately began recruiting her children to add their support to the project. “Those young people need a place to get some fresh air in a safe environment,” Alaina said. “If they feel comfortable outdoors, they are more likely to open up and get more of the help they need.” After hearing Alaina describe the project, Trevor was quick to add his support for the project. He is also a regular supporter of Seeds of Hope, where he is inspired by the displays of self-reflective artwork created by Behavioral Medicine Center patients.
“The way the kids express their stories is just beautiful,” Trevor said. “When my mother approached me about this project, I wanted to know more about it. It’s important to understand where you are investing. This is an extension of my support of Seeds of Hope.” “I didn’t have to beg any of my kids to join me,” Alaina said. “All I had to do was ask. We have been very blessed, and we were grateful for this opportunity.” With funding in place, Behavioral Medicine Center leadership will approach California’s Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPD) for approval to begin construction. “Once we receive OSHPD’s approval, we will be ready to move forward with construction plans for the outdoor therapy center,” said Ed Field, vice president/ administrator for the Behavioral Medicine Center. According to Field, the Mathews’ gifts completed the center’s effort to fund the playground. “This family’s gift is an incredible act of generosity,” Field said.
Alaina Mathews (pictured third) and her children Nathan, Laurena and Trevor together as a family.
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Vision 2020 was an exercise in faith. And God has richly blessed, helping us obtain what we thought was unattainable. He inspired gifts from the most unimaginable places. The result will be realized for years to come and through the generations of students and patients who will heal and be healed. Marian and Jere E. Chrispens Campaign Co-chairs
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The New Medical Center Construction 1,154 MILES OF WIRING
runs through the building, which is enough to extend from Loma Linda to Seattle, Washington.
The tallest tower stands
268 FEET, making it the TALLEST HOSPITAL
in California as a 16-STORY building.
LLUH
116 MILES OF PIPING
worth of concrete were used to pour the floors of the hospital.
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9,185 GALLONS OF PAINT
HEAVIEST per-square-foot building in North America at
27,000 TONS OF STEEL,
OVER 48 POUNDS OF STEEL PER-SQUARE-FOOT
or 38 million pounds (equivalent to about 13,103 average-sized cars).
Children’s Hospital features
TWO AND A HALF
4,200 DOORS are
Approximately
The entire project is constructed of roughly
The amount of steel used could build Eiffel Towers.
125 BASE ISOLATORS.
were used.
for plumbing was used, which is enough to go to Downtown LA and back.
5,100 TRUCKS
The building sits atop
If you melted all the steel down to a 1” diameter cable, that cable would stretch from
LOMA LINDA TO NEW YORK CITY
with 300 miles to spare.
DICHROIC GLASS
which creates a prism-like-effect as the sun moves across the building throughout the day.
Message from Rachelle Bussell One of the special privileges that working in philanthropy affords is seeing people make a difference in others’ lives. Observing the impact of a donor’s gift fills my heart to overflowing! True, heart-felt giving on the part of the donor, often for someone who will never know the giver, truly changes lives. Throughout Vision 2020 we have seen incredible stories of giving told in a way that can never be forgotten: • Children remembering or honoring a parent that inspired their walk in life through education or service. • Parents who have lost a child and want to keep their legacy alive by supporting research or services that others will need. • Alumni who received a scholarship to support their way through school and now are inspired to give back to the next generation. • Community members who have benefited from or heard a miraculous story of care and healing and are moved to donate in order to ensure this special care continues. To those who trust us, thank you; the joy of giving is a sacred honor. Many on the philanthropy team have personally experienced a donor’s tears of joy at being able to do something meaningful for a cause they hold dear. Most often, deep, heart-felt giving comes from a place of personal experience. Their exceptional stories give us the responsibility to ensure we use the donated funds to the best of our ability, and to share with the donor the impact of their gift. During Vision 2020 God has poured out blessings through thousands of people who embraced this mission. A team of amazing professionals in
Advancement have worked together to share the stories, the vision and to provide a way for people to get involved. This team has my deepest respect, and I know God has blessed each member of this team in every role. When we look back at this history, I believe what will be most remembered are the stories of people who gave sacrificially from personal blessings out of heartfelt love. This organization accepted a bold vision in an unprecedented way, and as the team worked to make connections with friends, blessings ensued to make a true difference for generations to come. We built buildings during Vision 2020, hospitals to serve this community and to educate generations of healthcare workers. We were able to fund scholarships and chairs to build a pathway for ongoing education. But what we really built was a broad community of love in action. This will have a huge impact on generations to come who will receive healing, care and education. This is an honor I never dreamed would be so personally meaningful. Advancement team, volunteers, donors and leadership, you are the best! With deepest respect I thank this team, and together we are grateful to God and each person who helped make this incredible dream such a success!
Rachelle Bussell, MA, RN, CFRE Senior Vice President for Advancement
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In Appreciation To Donors and Friends of Loma Linda University Health President’s Advisory Cabinet Vision 2020 Campaign Steering Committee Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital Foundation Board Loma Linda University Councilors Loma Linda University Health Board of Trustees Loma Linda University Health Leadership
Vision 2020 Campaign Steering Committee Cathy and Steve Kienle
Nancy and Charles A. Sims
Marian and Jere E. Chrispens
Suzanne and Peter C. Nelson
Candace and Thomas Spiel
Pam and Bud Feldkamp
Kenneth R. Ramirez
Carol and Dennis Troesh
Donna and H. R. Hadley
Darilee and Elmar P. Sakala
Mary Ann and Frank Xavier
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Phyllis and Bob Ching
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