'I Gave at the Office'

Our "office" is our hospital. Giving back through our upcoming employee campaign ensures our hospital's strength.

Picture this: You’re caring for a patient who suffers from a brain tumor. You know the latest treatment—a Gamma Knife®—can help. But you can’t offer it to him because the hospital you work in can’t afford it. How would you feel? You might be embarrassed or ashamed.

If you’ve worked at another hospital, you might have faced such a situation. Some hospitals need to make critical decisions between fixing the roof and investing in life-saving technology. If that hospital’s roof is leaking, you know what choice is made.

We don’t have to make such decisions. Our hospital is among the nation’s strongest, filling us with pride. We’re caring for patients in the most modern facilities. We’re using the latest computer technology to protect our patients’ safety. We’re delivering the most up-to-date treatments.

No matter how strong a hospital’s resources, it’s impossible for any hospital to invest in the most up-to-date care without philanthropy. It’s what helps us take that extra step from great to excellent. Our organization has a strong tradition of philanthropy. Dating back to the days of Leonard Parker Pool, founder of LVH–Cedar Crest, we’ve partnered with people in our community to make our hospital better.

Our hospital also is strong because of you. When you submit a Working Wonders idea or take responsibility for controlling costs in your department, you’re helping us stay financially healthy. That, in turn, helps us reach out to more people in our community.

Starting in April, we’ll be asking for more of your help. We’re starting the employee portion of our major fund-raising campaign, “Investing in Excellence Here at Home.” (Learn about the upcoming kickoff events on page 12.)

I’m counting on all of us to proudly say, “We gave at the office,” because our hospital is our office. This campaign will help improve every part of our “office”—from new buildings like the expanded LVH–Cedar Crest, to research and education initiatives, clinical programs, new technology, and new services for underinsured and uninsured people—all so we can provide the best care possible to our community.

It’s easy to say philanthropy is someone else’s job, but our commitment won’t allow us to say that. We do everything we can to help our patients and our community. This campaign is a way to reinforce that commitment. Every member of our management team is supporting this campaign, and we anticipate you’ll do the same. Your individual donation matters, but even more important than “how much” you donate is how many of us give. Our combined generosity will show our steadfast dedication to bettering people’s lives.

We’re in the midst of a revolution in health care. New treatments are discovered almost every day, and the demand for our services keeps growing as our population—especially people ages 55 and older—grows. Your support of our fundraising campaign won’t just help us keep pace. It will help us continue to exceed the expectations of the people who ask for our care. In that, we can all take pride.


Lou Liebhaber, Chief Operating Officer

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