Overview
Help shape the future of health care
You can help redefine health care through your gift to Wisconsin Medicine, a philanthropic campaign supporting the groundbreaking research and the patient experience at UW Health and the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.
Your support of Wisconsin Medicine makes it possible to go beyond excellence to achieve extraordinary levels of:
Patient care
Groundbreaking medical research
Training of our next generation of doctors and other medical professionals
Addressing health disparities
Wisconsin Medicine is a partnership between UW Health, the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and the University of Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association.
SwedishAmerican Foundation
Supporting our local Rockford community
The SwedishAmerican Foundation continues the philanthropic tradition established by SwedishAmerican, which is now part of UW Health. The SwedishAmerican Foundation raises funds to care for the local Rockford community.
Contact us
If you’re interested in donating to SwedishAmerican Foundation, or have any questions, call us at (779) 696-2496, email us at Foundation@SwedishAmerican.org, or donate online.
Make a donation
When you make a donation to the SwedishAmerican Foundation, your gifts will be used as you wish. You may choose to support:
Unrestricted: Unrestricted gifts permit the SwedishAmerican Foundation to use the contribution where the need is greatest.
Restricted: Restricted gifts support our services in a specific area. Oncology, cardiology, pediatrics and women's and children's health are just a few of the areas from which you may choose.
Neighborhood revitalization: These gifts help restore the neighborhood surrounding SwedishAmerican. Funds may be used to renovate homes, offer financial assistance to homebuyers or purchase property to be improved.
Uncompensated patient care: These gifts allow SwedishAmerican to continue providing service to everyone, regardless of financial ability.
Events
Fun ways to support important causes
There are many ways that community groups and businesses support Wisconsin Medicine’s work. Golf outings, school events and neighborhood fundraisers offer fun and creative ways to be active in the community while helping those who need our care.
Volunteering
Donate your time by volunteering
Volunteers at UW Health play incredibly helpful roles for our patients, family members and visitors.
Volunteers at UW Health are valued members of our health care team offering assistance each day to our patients, families and volunteers at various locations throughout our organization.
Learn more about volunteering with UW Health