Every life touched tells a story of your generosity. Since PeaceHealth Ketchikan’s new CT scanner became operational last year, more than 4,500 patients have benefited from this advanced diagnostic imaging that gives caregivers the information they need to deliver timely, often lifesaving care.

With the incredible generosity of donors like you, the historic Stronger Together Campaign is taking shape at PeaceHealth St. Joseph. Construction of the new Peter Paulsen Pavilion is well underway to greatly enhance our Emergency Department and Women’s and Children’s Services.

Thanks to you, emergency care is being transformed at PeaceHealth Southwest. Through the successful Healthcare Reimagined Campaign, our Emergency Department has doubled in size, expanding trauma capacity and streamlining triage so patients receive the right care more efficiently.

For RB, a veteran receiving care from Whatcom Hospice, moments of comfort and connection come through regular visits from volunteer Doug. Their connection reflects the heart of Whatcom Hospice and our We Honor Veterans program, where specially trained volunteers understand the unique needs of veterans nearing the end of life. Through listening, companionship and heartfelt recognition, veterans like RB receive the dignity and gratitude they deserve.

As Jerry’s bladder cancer progressed, his wife, Cathy, was there beside him — and so was PeaceHealth Southwest Hospice. Our in-home hospice nurse, Sofia, became a trusted source of support, caring for Jerry and guiding Cathy through an increasingly difficult time. When Jerry’s pain could no longer be managed at home, Sofia arranged his admission to Ray Hickey Hospice House.Your generosity enables exceptional hospice care centered on the whole person and those who love them — reaching more than 2,700 patients and families last year alone.

When the Neurosciences Campaign at PeaceHealth Sacred Heart began, it was built around a simple but ambitious vision: to bring leading-edge neurological care to more people across Oregon when it matters most. Thanks to generous supporters like you, that vision is now a reality. On average, 1,650 neurosurgeries are performed at Sacred Heart annually, each one reflecting both the skill of our caregivers and the generosity that equips them with the best possible tools. 

When a stroke occurs, every minute counts. Thanks to your philanthropy, our innovative Telestroke Network is expanding access to specialized stroke care across the region, connecting caregivers at PeaceHealth Cottage Grove and PeaceHealth Peace Harbor with expert neurologists at PeaceHealth Sacred Heart. This immediate connection helps patients receive the best possible care close to home from the earliest moments of an emergency.

Through community donations, PeaceHealth Sacred Heart helped equip all 53 patrol vehicles of Lane County Sheriff’s Office with automated external defibrillators (AEDs). This means faster response times in more remote areas where deputies are often the first to arrive at the scene of a cardiac emergency or serious accident.

At PeaceHealth St. John, donor support helped make a second cardiac catheterization lab a reality, expanding our capacity to care for over 1,000 patients each year. This means more patients can receive timely, advanced treatment without delay.
 

Every day, 25 to 30 people receive radiation therapy at PeaceHealth St. John. Thanks to your support, patients now benefit from the new TrueBeam Linear Accelerator — one of the most advanced radiation therapy systems available. Its precision enables caregivers to target tumors in delicate areas of the body while providing faster, more accurate and comfortable treatments.

Last June, PeaceHealth United General welcomed survivors, loved ones and caregivers to its first-ever Cancer Survivorship Luncheon in Sedro-Woolley, Washington. The gathering celebrated important milestones while offering something equally meaningful: a chance to reconnect with others who understand the cancer fight and remind one another that support doesn’t end when treatment does.

Every day across PeaceHealth, nurses are there for patients and families during life’s most joyful moments and its most difficult ones. They provide clinical expertise, compassionate care and a reassuring presence when it matters most. Funded through philanthropy, our Institute for Nursing Excellence programs help ensure these dedicated caregivers have the support they need to grow, lead and deliver exceptional, whole-person care close to home. We celebrate you for helping make this possible.

At PeaceHealth Southwest, your generosity powers our Community Health Hub — one of the first hospital-based programs in the nation to connect patients with vital non-medical resources like housing, food and safety support. Since opening in 2024, the Hub has received more than 1,300 referrals, helping address challenges such as substance use, domestic violence, housing instability and food insecurity

Through PeaceHealth St. Joseph’s Greatest Need Fund, you help sustain programs that care for the whole person — including the hospital’s beloved facility dog program. For nearly 30 years, specially trained facility dogs have been part of the care team, helping patients reduce stress, participate more fully in therapy and find comfort during some of life’s most challenging times.