We Are Excited to Announce Citrus Valley Health Partners Will Become
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WE ARE EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE CITRUS VALLEY HEALTH PARTNERS WILL BECOME EMANATE HEALTH communitySame passion for keeping you well, with a more integrated and distinguished health INTER-COMMUNITY HOSPITAL • QUEEN OF THE VALLEY HOSPITAL • FOOTHILL PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL • CITRUS VALLEY HOSPICE system across the care continuum at Queen of the Valley Hospital, Inter-Community Hospital, Foothill Presbyterian Hospital, Hospice, Home Health and Ambulatory locations. OUR NEW NAME IS A SYMBOL OF THIS POSITIVE ENERGY community INTER-COMMUNITY HOSPITAL • QUEEN OF THE VALLEY HOSPITAL • FOOTHILL PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL • CITRUS VALLEY HOSPICE CITRUS VALLEY HEALTH FOUNDATION ANNUAL REPORT 2017 REPORT ANNUAL FOUNDATION HEALTH VALLEY CITRUS A LETTER FROM MICHELLE STODDARD Continued from previous page. This annual report is a reflection of you—our obtaining city and state approvals for construction plans. community. Year after year, since the founding of (Please refer to Community: The Future on page 30 for Inter-Community Hospital in 1922 by Melisse and more about the project.) Mary Wittler, the continuing groundswell of support Recently, CVHP President and CEO Rob Curry from our community has propelled Citrus Valley Health announced Citrus Valley Health Partners will become Partners to reach the level of comprehensive care we ex- Emanate Health. The new name reflects the evolution perience today through our three hospitals and hospice. of CVHP, from stand-alone hospitals and a hospice to As you look inside, you’ll see our Honor Roll, our a health system with multiple ambulatory sites rang- stories of generosity and photos from special events, ing from an outpatient surgery center to an outpatient which all give us the opportunity to say thank you as we imaging center to affiliations with physician practices. showcase your commitment in 2017. Philanthropy and The name Emanate Health was selected following an gifts both large and small from individuals, corporations, 18-month process which involved an external and in- community organizations and foundations drive our ternal examination of the company’s mission, vision and ability to advance the CVHP mission of care. This year values. Interviews were held with employees, patients we experienced a significant boost in gifts from appre- and community leaders. (The word emanate means “to ciated property, a transfer of assets that has a lasting come from a source.” It seems fitting since the hospitals impact on our hospitals, while providing important have been a source of health for its community for de- benefits for the donor. cades.) More details will be forthcoming as the system We have a strong, vibrant community of nearly one officially transitions to the new name in 2019. million people in the East San Gabriel Valley, and As pleased as I am to share news of our achieve- CVHP has set the bar high when it comes to patient ments and future plans, it is really you—our wonderful safety and quality of care. As good as our services are to- community—that I celebrate. The work of the hospitals “Citrus Valley Health day, we know we must continue striving to improve. In and hospice is made possible by our talented physicians Partners will become order to meet community need and prepare for growth, “I’m proud to and nurses, hardworking staff and knowledgeable board known as Emanate we urgently need a larger emergency department at announce we are members, but it is your generous and continuing support Health. The new name Queen of the Valley Hospital. poised to embark on through philanthropy and volunteerism that will make reflects the evolution I’m proud to announce we are poised to embark on a a $25 million capital our soon-to-be Emanate Health shine. I hope you can of CVHP, from stand- $25 million capital campaign in support of this critically campaign in support sense how grateful we are. alone hospitals and important new building initiative. The case for support of a larger emergency a hospice to a health will be communicated in detail, and I’m confident, with department at Sincerely, system with multiple our philanthropic partners by our side, we will meet Queen of the Valley ambulatory sites, this ambitious goal. I promised you in my last letter Hospital. I’m confident, including outpatient I would share more details about this new expansion with our philanthropic Michelle Stoddard surgery and imaging and construction. Currently, CVHP is in the process of partners by our side, Chief Executive Officer, Citrus Valley Health Foundation centers and we will meet this affiliations with Continued on next page. ambitious goal.” physician practices.” Citrus Valley Health Foundation is poised to embark on a $25 million capital campaign in support of a beautiful new Queen of the Valley Hospital emergency TABLE OF CONTENTS department. A new CVHP Family Medicine Residency program began in 2017. 06 OUR STORIES The program’s mission is COMMUNITY: Investment, Commitments, Transforming to train highly competent Healthcare, Philanthropists physicians to provide compassionate, innovative, comprehensive and cost- 14 RECOGNITION effective healthcare, with an emphasis on patient 2017 Honor Roll, Legacy Friends, Gift In Kind Partners, and family-oriented, Endowment, Ways to Give, I AM CVHP community-focused care. 26 EVENTS The stories of generosity Golf Invitational, Autumn Nocturne in this report are inspirational! I’m heartened by the depth 28 FINANCIALS and breadth of giving Statistics, Financials, Legal Counsel and Fiduciaries from individuals, foundations, corpora- tions and businesses, and community organi- 30 ARE YOU WITH US? COMMUNITY: The Future zations. As CVHP prepares for growth, these contributions 32 THE TEAM 2017 Boards, Medical Staff Officers, Auxiliary demonstrate the community stands The emergency department Presidents and Messages from CVHF Board Chair by our side.” at Queen of the Valley Mary Jane Bettfreund and CVHP President and Hospital is one of the busiest CEO Robert H. Curry ROBERT H. CURRY, in LA County and needs to PRESIDENT AND increase patient beds from CEO, CVHP 24 to 60 for emergency care. COMMUNITY: INVESTMENT Trustee Rich Jett Gives Time and Resources Access to quality healthcare for the community is personal for Rich Jett; he believes he owes much to Citrus Valley Health Partners hospitals. Diagnosed with and paralyzed from transverse myelitis 25 years ago, Rich credits the physicians and nurses at Inter-Community Hospital with his ability to walk today. They cared for him as an inpatient for three weeks until the progression of the disease halted, and he became proficient in using a wheelchair. In addition, his parents received life-saving care at ICH, and his son was born there. Two of Rich’s grandchildren were born at Foothill Presbyterian Hospital, and Rich had two surgeries there. He is a grateful man. In response, Rich Jett chooses to serve and to give. Since 1983, first as a member of the Inter-Com- The generosity of Rich munity Hospital Foundation Board, then transitioning to the Citrus Valley Health Foundation Board, and Gayle Jett demon- Rich has logged a 35-year commitment advancing the CVHP mission. Recently, Rich and his wife Gayle made a significant gift in support of a planned Queen of the Valley Hospital expansion. The strates the remarkable emergency department at QVH is one of the busiest in LA County, resulting in the need for a building enthusiasm they and campaign aimed at increasing the number of patient bed spaces from 24 to 60 for emergency care. others have in support of Rich hopes their gift will encourage others to contribute: “Since Gayle and I were married 18 years our hospitals. The Jetts ago, we have both tried to help others. We believe in giving back, and we trust our gift will help those and all of the Foundation not as fortunate as we are to get great medical care locally. QVH is the answer for thousands of Trustees have my sincere people whose lives might be saved because of this expansion.” thanks for their com- Gratitude is Rich’s response to his upbringing and business success. Born in Los Angeles and mitment to advance our A daily huddle at 10:10 a.m. in the Queen raised primarily in the East San Gabriel Valley since the age of eight, he refers to his parents as “the mission and future needs of the Valley Hospital emergency depart- best and married for 57 years,” always setting an example, which helped him get back on track when through their diligent ment is benefiting patients and boosting he made mistakes while growing up. After graduating from Covina High School in 1957, Rich joined campaign planning staff morale. All available staff huddle the Army National Guard, retiring after 15 years as a captain. He enjoyed a successful career in and pledges.” for 10 minutes to address any immediate banking from 1960 to 2002, and currently serves on the Board of Directors for Alta Pacific Bank and 2017 ANNUAL REPORT ANNUAL 2017 problems. Issues are resolved quickly Covina Irrigating, in addition to several others; Rich is an active member of the Covina Rotary Club. ROBERT H. CURRY, CVHF CVHF and patient satisfaction has doubled. Community support is the hallmark of any great hospital. Citrus Valley Health Partners is fortunate to PRESIDENT 6 count Rich and Gayle Jett as friends. AND CEO, CVHP COMMUNITY: COMMITMENTS Private Foundation Grants Offer Help and Hope S. MARK TAPER FOUNDATION No parent wants to see their newborn whisked away to a neonatal intensive care unit. But when the need arises, Queen of the Valley Hospital’s NICU stands ready to give these tiny patients the best opportunity for a healthy homecoming. This critical level of care requires a cadre of specially trained healthcare professionals, plus the absolute best in technology. Thanks to a generous award from the S.