COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS RICHARD J. DURBIN

COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY ILLINOIS

COMMITTEE ON RULES ASSISTANT DEMOCRATIC LEADER 'United tates tenatt AND ADMINISTRATION Washington, BC 20510-130, ?relict+ Ko. 11- 011

December 8,2017

Ms. Courtney Avery RECEIVED Administrator Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board DEC 1 9 2017 525 West Jefferson, Second Floor Springfield, IL 62761 HEALTH FACILITIES & SERVICES REVIEW BOARD

Re: Support for SwedishAmerican Hospital Revised Modernization CON Application (Project No. 17-019)

Dear Ms. Avery:

We write to share our continued enthusiastic support for the CON application of SwedishAmerican Hospital referenced above. With a reduced project cost and further reduction of the facility's pediatric beds, the modified project addresses the important goals of providing cost-effective, modern health care facilities to the people of Illinois while still bringing $126 million in project spending that will itself benefit the greater Rockford area.

SwedishAmerican Hospital has been a vital part of the greater Rockford area for more than 106 years, and this proposed modernization is critically needed to allow this venerable institution to continue its track record of excellent service for another century. This project will help assure availability of quality health care throughout the entire Rockford area, including accessibility of first-rate health care services to the medically underserved and indigent. SwedishAmerican Hospital is located within, and serves those who reside in, a federally designated medically underserved region.

We understand no public hearing was requested on the modification to the project and, to date, no opposition has been posted to the modified application since its submission to the Review Board over two months ago. Throughout this long application process, which commenced back in April, numerous elected officials and organizations have formally submitted written comments in support of this CON application, including nearly every acute care facility in the region. The following list of formal supporters reflects the overwhelming support and need for this modernization project:

711 HART SENATE OFFICE BUILDING 230 SOUTH DEARBORN, 38TH FLOOR 525 SOUTH EIGHTH STREET 1504 THIRD AVENUE PAUL SIMON FEDERAL BUILDING WASHINGTON, DC 20510-1304 CHICAGO, IL 60604 SPRINGFIELD, IL 62703 SUITE 227 250W. CHERRY STREET (202) 224-2152 13121 353-4952 12171 492-4062 ROCK ISLAND, IL 61201 SUITE 115-0 VRS 12021 540-9782 13091 786-5173 CARBONDALE, IL 62901 (618) 351-1122 du rbIn.senaie.gov • U.S. Congresswoman Cheri Bustos • Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital President/CEO David Schreiner • U.S. Congressmen Adam Kinzinger, Peter Roskam, and • FHN President/CEO Mark Gridley Randy Hultgren • Beloit Health System • State Senator Steve Stadelman President/CEO Timothy McKevett

Rockford Chamber of Commerce • State Representative John Cabello • President/CEO Einar Forsman

• State Representative Joe Sosnowski • Northwestern Illinois Building & Construction Trades Council • State Representative Litesa Wallace President Brad Long

• Winnebago County Board Rockford Ministers' Fellowship Chairman Frank Haney •

• Rockford-area clergy • Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara

• Transform Rockford Executive • Former Rockford Mayor Lawrence Director Mike Schablaske Morrissey

• Rockford Register Star Editorial • Rockford Alderman Venita Hervey Board (5th Ward)

• Rockford Area Convention & • Rockford Alderman Jonathan Visitors Bureau President/CEO Logemann (2'd Ward) John Groh

• Winnebago County Health • Emily & Mark Christensen, Department Public Health SwedishAmerican patients Administrator Sandra Martell

• Rockford Area Economic • OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center Development Council President Paula Carynski President/CEO Nathan Bryant

• Ortholllinois CEO Don Schreiner We understand SwedishAmerican Hospital's modified CON application comes before the Review Board on its meeting scheduled for January 9, 2018 and we most fervently hope that this deserving and needed project receives the utmost consideration.

Sincerely,

Tammy uckworth Richard J. Durbin U.S. Senator U.S Senator

200 S. WYMAN, SUITE 301 121-A STATE CAPITOL ROCKFORD, IL 61101 SPRINGFIELD, IL 62706 PHONE: 815-987-7557 PHONE: 217-782-8022 FAX: 815-987-7529 FAX: 217-782-5340 EMAIL: stadelman @senatedemilga.gov

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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE STEVE STADELMAN STATE SENATOR • 34TH DISTRICT

December 6, 2017 RECEIVED DEC 1 9 2017

HEALTH FACILITIES & SERVICES REVIEW BOARD Ms. Kathryn J. Olson, Chair Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board 525 West Jefferson, Second Floor Springfield, Illinois 62761

Re: Support for SwedishAmerican Hospital's Revised Modernization CON Application (Project No. 17-019)

Dear Chairwoman Olson:

I have previously expressed my support for SwedishAmerican Hospital's CON application referenced above, and I am writing now to very strongly reiterate my endorsement of this important and needed project. The modernization will benefit greater Rockford and improve access to the most advanced health care services in the region.

Respectfully,

Steve Stadelman Illinois Senator, 34th District

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DISTRICT OFFICE: CAPITOL OFFICE 305 AMPHITHEATER DRIVE 200-2N STRATTON BUILDING ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS 61107 SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS 62706 815-547-3436 217-782-0548 815-516-8434 FAX 217-782-1141 FAX Wo3eth No 11- 01°1 JOE SOSNOWSKI STATE REPRESENTATIVE 69TH DISTRICT

December 18, 2017 RECEIVED

Ms. Kathryn J. Olson, Chair DEC 1 9 2017 Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board 525 West Jefferson, Second Floor HEALTH FACILITIES & Springfield, Illinois 62761 SERVICES REVIEWBOARD

Re: Support for SwedishAmerican Hospital's Revised Modernization CON Application (Project No. 17-019)

Dear Chairwoman Olson:

I previously supported SwedishAmerican Hospital's CON application referenced above, and I continue to very strongly reiterate my support for this important project. This modernization strategy will better facilitate patient care by creating a new four story Women's and Children's health center, and by converting all patient rooms in the existing facility to private rooms.

The total GSF for the facility will be 215,634, which includes the new 115,000 square foot Women's and Children's Center. The projected cost is estimated at $126 million. This project will benefit the greater Rockford area by generating 600 trade jobs during construction, as well as dozens of additional new health care job opportunities upon completion. The modernization of the existing facilities and the construction of a new Women's and Children's Health Center will provide critical modern health care services for the Rockford region.

Sincerely,

Joe Soshowski State Representative 69th District

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RECEIVED December 8, 2017 DEC 19 2017

HEALTH FACILITIES & Ms. Kathryn J. Olson, Chair SERVICES REVIEW BOARD Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board 525 West Jefferson, Second Floor Springfield, Illinois 62761

Re: Support for SwedishAmerican Hospital's Revised Modernization CON Application (Project No. 17-019)

Dear Chairwoman Olson:

Our organization has previously supported SwedishAmerican Hospital's CON application referenced above, and we very strongly reiterate our support for this important and needed project. This modernization project will benefit the greater Rockford area and improve access to modem health care services in the region.

Respectfully submitted,

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RECEIVED December 8, 2017 DEC 1 9 2017

HEALTH FACILITIES & Ms. Kathryn J. Olson, Chair SERVICES REVIEWBOARD Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board 525 West Jefferson, Second Floor Springfield, Illinois 62761

Re: Support for SwedishAmerican Hospital's Revised Modernization CON Application (Project No. 17-019)

Dear Chairwoman Olson:

Our organization has previously supported SwedishAmerican Hospital's CON application referenced above, and we very strongly reiterate our support for this important and needed project. This modernization project will benefit the greater Rockford area and improve access to modern health care services in the region.

Sincerely,

Pastor Joseph Dixon President Rockford Ministers Fellowship Pror,e1- No.11-3101 S'WEDISHAMERICAN A DIVISION OF UW HEALTH

RECEIVED DEC 1 9 2 017 SUMMARY OF HEALTH FACILITIES & PETITION SIGNATURES AND ONLINE LETTERS SERVICES REVIEW BOARD FILED IN SUPPORT OF SWEDISH AMERICAN HOSPITAL CON (PROJECT 17-0191

During the public hearing on May 23, 2017, Dr. William Gorski formally submitted to the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board 2068, petition signatures from Rockford-area residents in support of this CON application, along with 29 letters of support. Those 2,097 Illinois citizens all expressed support for SwedishAmerican's modernization project at its downtown hospital campus in Rockford. This document summarizes that formal support, which has not been separately highlighted in the online project file, with the hope that it may be posted on the Review Board website.

Respectfully submitted,

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THE CITY OF Se— R9CI(F011D ILLINOIS, USA Yalta Hervey, 5 Ward Alderman

December 14,2017 RECEIVED DEC 1 9 2017

HEALTH FACILITIES & Ms. Kathryn J. Olson, Chair SERVICES REVIEW BOARD Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board 525 West Jefferson, Second Floor Springfield, Illinois 62761-0001

Re: Support for SwedishAmerican Hospital's Revised Modernization CON Application (Project No. 17-019)

Dear Chairwoman Olson:

As the 5th Ward Alderman for the City of Rockford, I previously supported the above-referenced CON for SwedishAmerican Hospital. I welcome this opportunity to reiterate my support for this important and much needed project. As noted in my prior submission, the community appreciates SwedishAmerican's willingness to undertake this project which will fill significant gaps in accessibility to health care services in Rockford most underserved areas. Without the improvements realized from this project, many residents will experience significant barriers to access and engage essential medical services.

This modernization project will benefit the greater Rockford area and enhance modem health care services in the entire region. Please accept this letter as evidence of my continued support for the Revised Modernization CON Application.

Sincerely,

Venita Hervey, Alderman City of Rockford, Ward 5 1527 Clifton Ave. Rockford, IL 61102-3368 (815) 968-7682 Projed- No. n-0101

RECEIVED DEC 1 9 2017 December 18, 2017 HEALTH FACILITIES & SERVICES REVIEW BOARD Ms. Kathryn J. Olson, Chair Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board 525 West Jefferson, Second Floor Springfield, Illinois 62761

Re: Support for SwedishAmerican Hospital's Revised Modernization CON Application (Project No. 17-019)

Dear Chairwoman Olson:

I have previously supported SwedishAmerican Hospital's CON application referenced above, and I very strongly reiterate my support for this important and needed project. This modernization project will benefit the greater Rockford area and improve access to modern health care services in the region.

Respectfully,

Jonathan Logemann Alderman, Second Ward City of Rockford TAro ec+ No. fl- oPi

THE CITYOF ROC1cFORD „or ILLINOIS, USA

Thomas P. McNamara Mayor Office of the Mayor

RECEIVED December 11, 2017 DEC 1 9 2017

Ms. Kathryn J. Olson, Chair HEALTH FACILITIES SERVICES REVIEW BOARD Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board 525 West Jefferson, Second Floor Springfield, Illinois 62761

Re: Support for SwedishAmerican Hospital's Revised Modernization CON Application (Project No. 17-019)

Dear Chairwoman Olson:

The City of Rockford has previously supported SwedishAmerican Hospital's CON application referenced above and we very strongly reiterate our support for this important and needed project. SwedishAmerican has a long history of pioneering health care advances in our community. And, the organization has been an outstanding corporate citizen in its philanthropic and neighborhood redevelopment efforts.

This modernization project will benefit the greater Rockford area and improve access to high quality health care services in the region. I urge you and your fellow members of the Board to approve their CON application.

Respectfully,

Tl1bmas P. McNamara ayor

City of Rockford, Illinois USA 425 East State Street Rockford, Illinois 61104-1068 USA (779) 348-7150 phone (815) 967-6952 fax warockforditgov

"Pro3ec-1- No. 11-01°1 Frank Haney County Board Chairman

Winnebago County

December 11,2017 RECEIVED DEC 1 9 2 017

Ms. Kathryn J. Olson, Chair HEALTH FACILITIES .1 SERVICES REVIEW BOARD Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board 525 West Jefferson, Second Floor Springfield, Illinois 62761

Re: Support for SwedishAmerican Hospital's Revised Modernization CON Application (Project No. 17-019)

Dear Chairwoman Olson:

Winnebago County previously supported SwedishAmerican Hospital's CON application referenced above, and we very strongly reiterate our support for this important and needed project. This modernization project will benefit the greater Rockford area and improve access to modern health care services in the region.

Respectfully,

Frank Han y, Chairman Winnebag County Board

404 Elm Street • Room 533 • Rockford, IL 61101 Phone (815) 319-4225 • Fax (815) 319-4226 Email: Frank@WinColLus Website: www.WinColLus It Is our mission to provide high quality services and promote a safe community for all people In Winnebago County. Proje c+ No. n o101

leading Business Growth —.1. ROCVORD Chamber of Commerce

December 13, 2017 RECEIVED DEC 1 9 2017

Ms. Kathryn J. Olson, Chair HEALTH FACILMES & BOARD Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board SERVICES REVIEW 525 West Jefferson, Second Floor Springfield, Illinois 62761

Re: Support for SwedishAmerican Hospital's Revised Modernization CON Aoolkation (Project No. 17-019)

Dear Chairwoman Olson:

The Rockford Chamber of Commerce previously has supported SwedishAmerican Hospital's CON application referenced above, and we strongly reiterate our support for this important and needed project. This modernization project will benefit the greater Rockford area and improve access to modern health care services in the region.

Einar Forsman President/CEO Rockford Chamber of Commerce

308 West State Street, Suite 190, Rockfotd, Illinois 61101 USA rockfottleharebescent 815.987.11180 815.987.8122 Fax Winnebago County EICH3Health Department pro jea_1t/43,11-iom

Sandra Martell, RN, DNP Promoting a Stiftr and Healthier Community Since 1854 Public Health Administrator

RECEIVED December 14, 2017 DEC 1 9 2011 Ms. Kathryn J. Olson, Chair Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board HEALTH FACILITIES & SERVICES REVIEW BOARD 525 West Jefferson, Second Floor Springfield, Illinois 62761

RE: Support for SwedishAmerican Hospital's Revised Modernization CON Application (Project No. 17-019)

Dear Chairwoman Olson:

On April 20, 2017, the Winnebago County Health Department submitted a letter of support for the initiatives of SwedishAmerican Hospital outlined in their Certificate of Need (Project No. 17-019). The Winnebago County Health Department continues its support of this effort and the revisions that have been proposed.

The initiatives outlined in the revised Certificate of Need will enable SwedishAmerican to address issues of health disparities experienced in our community.

Sincerely,

cn /291-icte Sandra Martell, RN, DNP Public Health Administrator

Celebrating 150 rears and Beyond 401 Division St. P.O. Box 4009 Rockford, IL 61110-0509 (815) 720-4000 www.wchdorg

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ROCRFORP AREA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

December 15, 2017 RECEIVED DEC 1 9 2017 Ms. Kathryn Olson, Chair Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board HEALTH FACILITIES & 525 West Jefferson Street, 2nd Floor SERVICES REVIEW BOARD Springfield, IL 62761

RE: Support for SwedishAmerican Hospital's Revised Modernization Project (Project No. 17-019)

Dear Ms. Olson,

On behalf of the Rockford Area Economic Development Council (RAEDC), I am writing to support the SwedishAmerican Hospital's modernization project. RAEDC has previously supported SwedishAmerican Hospital's application referenced above, and very strongly reiterates our support for this important project.

SwedishAmerican has a long rich tradition of not only providing exceptional regional health care, but also doing such in distressed areas of the city and this modernization project will benefit the greater Rockford Region and improve access to modern health care services in the area.

The primary role of the RAEDC is to improve the economic strength of the Rockford Region by helping employers retain and create quality primary jobs. The RAEDC works closely with many partners to serve as a one-stop resource for clients, to improve the competitiveness of the region and to engage the community in the daily work of economic development.

The RAEDC supports the SwedishAmerican project in which they continue to invest in our region and create quality primary jobs

Our organization has worked closely with all of the area's health care providers, and we appreciate the significant contributions made to our region by SwedishAmerican. On behalf of the Rockford Area Economic Development Council, I support the SwedishAmerican project as articulated above. We encourage your support as well, as a means to accelerate our region's economic development success.

Sincerely,

Nathan Bryant President & CEO

100 Pork Avenue, Suite 100 Rockford, Illinois 61101 USA T:815.987.8118 F: 815.987.8129 vnvw.rockfordil.com Prekied- No. 11-01°1

KATHERINE SHAW BETHEA HOSPITAL RECEIVED

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December 11, 2017 HEALTH FACILITIES si SERVESIC C RE EnEIOA R

Ms. Kathryn J. Olson, Chair Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board 525 West Jefferson, Second Floor Springfield, Illinois 62761

Re: Support for SwedishAmerican Hospital's Revised Modernization CON Application (Project No. 17-019)

Dear Chairwoman Olson:

Katherine Shaw Bethea (KSB) Hospital has previotisly supported SwedishAmerican Hospital's CON application referenced above, and we very strongly reiterate our, Support for this important and needed project. This modernization project will benefit the greater Rockford area and iMprove access to modern health care services in the region.

Respectfully,

I- • £ cr David L. Schreiner, FACHE President/CEO

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403 E. First St., Dixon, IL 61021-3187 1 815.288.5531 1E-mail: [email protected] 1 www.ksbhospital.00m

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RECEIVED

December 8, 2017 DEC 1 9 2017

HEALTH FACILITIES Li SERVICES REVIEW BOARD Ms. Kathryn J. Olson, Chair Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board 525 West Jefferson. Second Floor Springfield, Illinois 62761

Re: Support for SwedishAmerican Hospital's Revised Modernization CON Application (Proiect No. 17-019)

Dear Chairwoman Olson:

Beloit Health System has previously supported SwedishAmerican Hospital's CON application referenced above. and I reiterate my support for this important and needed project. This modernization project will benefit the geater Rockford/Stateline area and improve access to modern health care services in the region.

Respectfully,

Ti thy M. McKevett President and CEO

At-Home Healthcare Clinton Clinic Janesville Clinic NortisPointe Terrace Riverside Terrace 1904 E. Huebbe Parkway 307 Ogden Avenue 1321 Creston Park 5601 E. Rockton Road 3055 5. Riverside Dr. Bela WI • (608)363-5885 Clinton, WI • (608) 676-2206 Janesville, WI • (608) 757-1217 Roscoe. I L • 1815) 525-4800 Belch, WI • (608) 365-7222

Beloit Clinic Darien Clinic NorthPointe Health & Occupational Health Sports West Side Clinic 1905 E. Huebbe Parkway 300 N. Walworth Street Wellness Campus & Family Medicine Center 1735 Madison Road Beloit. WI • (608)364-2200 Darien, WI (262)882-1151 5605 E. Rockton Road 1650 Lee Lane Belolt,WI • (6081363-7510 Roscoe, IL • (815) 525-4000 Beloit, WI • (608)362-0211

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SAINT:ANTHONY MEDICAL CENTER RECEIVED DEC 1 9 2017

December 8, 2017 HEALTH FACILITIES & SERVICES REVIEW BOARD

Ms. Kathryn J. Olson, Chair Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board 525 West Jefferson, Second Floor Springfield, Illinois 62761

Re: Supportfor SwedishAmerican Hospital's Revised Modernization CON Application (Project No. 17419)

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Out organitatiori has previously supported SWedishAmeritan Hospital's CON application referenced above, and. we very strongly reiterate.our support for this important and needed project., This moderni2ation project. will benefit the greater Rockford area and improve access -to Modern health care services in the region.

Respectfully,

eaula.A. Catynski, MS, RN, FACHE, NEA-BC President. OSF-HealthCare SairitAuthony Medical Center

5666 East Store Sttt!ti ottltford. Illinois 61108-2425 Mope. 1131:it 226..-21Y30 www.vskizintianthqby.bd The Sisrea of the Third Order of St. Francis

Proy.c+ Nkb. n- otot FHN RECEIVED

December 15, 2017 DEC 19 2017

HEALTH FACILITIES & SERVICES REVIEW BOARD Ms. Kathryn J. Olson, Chair Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board 525 West Jefferson, Second Floor Springfield, Illinois 62761

Re: Support for SwedishAmerican Hospital's Revised Modernization CON Application (Project No. 17-019)

Dear Chairwoman Olson:

FL-IN has previously supported SwedishAmerican Hospital's CON application referenced above, and reiterate our support for this important and needed project. This modernization project will benefit the greater Rockford area and improve access to modern health care services in the region.

Respectfully,

rW;ridleyai President & CEO FHN