Meaningful Medicine Luncheon Sponsors and Supporters
Our heartfelt thanks to Meaningful Medicine Luncheon presenting sponsor, Wise Hospice Options. The Meaningful Medicine Luncheon is our annual fundraiser to benefit EvergreenHealth Hospice Care. Corporate sponsors are essential to our work in health care philanthropy. The partnership between EvergreenHealth Foundation and local businesses allow us to put together exciting events to benefit exceptional care […]
Watch: Dean Weidner’s legacy of giving
In the following video, EvergreenHealth leaders reflect on how a friendship between EvergreenHealth chief executive officer Ettore Palazzo and grateful patient and Kirkland business leader, the late Dean Weidner, inspired a transformative $100 million gift to EvergreenHealth. This historic gift will allow us to begin plans to build a new patient care tower on the […]
The story behind a landmark philanthropic gift
Compassionate, patient-centered care is a core value at EvergreenHealth, which is why chief executive officer, Ettore Palazzo, MD, likes to visit hospitalized patients who want some company. In mid-2024, Dean Weidner was one of those patients. Dean’s wife, Ana Weidner, had died unexpectedly shortly before his hospital stay at EvergreenHealth. What could have been a […]
Introducing Allison Massari
One of the highlights of the EvergreenHealth Foundation’s annual Meaningful Medicine Luncheon benefitting EvergreenHealth Hospice Care is the keynote address from our guest speaker. Our hope is that luncheon guests leave the Meaningful Medicine Luncheon with renewed perspective; truly inspired to live their best lives. We are excited to share that Hall of Fame keynote […]
Drs. Woodward on workplace philanthropy
EvergreenHealth hand surgeon Joseph Woodward, MD, came to the Puget Sound region in 2017 to start a hand surgery program at the hospital. He soon realized EvergreenHealth is a different kind of hospital where physicians and advanced practice providers are represented throughout hospital leadership, and patient outcomes and community care needs are the top priority. […]
The transformative power of gratitude in cancer care
Throughout her cancer journey, Kirstin’s mindset shifted from the passive role of a cancer patient to becoming a partner in her own recovery. Health and wellness have always been a priority for Sammamish resident Kirstin Greig. So, it came as a shock when the yoga instructor, nonsmoker and executive chef-owner of Heirloom Catering was diagnosed […]
For Chris and Margery, it’s about caring
Woodinville residents Chris and Margery Yetman have always been compelled to serve their community. Whether through volunteering or philanthropic giving, their purpose has been to do what they can to ease the burden of others. Roughly thirty years ago, when Chris and Margery were the parents of three young daughters, their giving was modest—$25 here, […]
Meet Jerry and Linda: A heart for hospice, a passion for science
For scientist and entrepreneur, Jerry Paros, and his wife, Linda, an interior designer and devoted volunteer with EvergreenHealth Hospice, philanthropy is an endeavor of both heart and mind. The family also has a long history of giving to EvergreenHealth. Jerry and Linda said it’s a way to care for their East King County community. “We […]
Video: Growing Heart Care at EvergreenHealth
EvergreenHealth Heart Care shares expansion plan
Thank you, EvergreenHealth
At EvergreenHealth, care lives here. EvergreenHealth patients Kirstin Greig of Sammamish and Tom Chirichigno of Woodinville were living active, healthy lives before each person experienced an unexpected health crisis. In the video below, Tom and Kirstin reflect on their care experiences at EvergreenHealth, and how some of the cornerstone technology supported by philanthropy changed their […]