WISH
Women Investing in Servicce and Health
OUR MISSION
Empower women as leaders and donors to make a difference together through philanthropic contributions to University Hospital Foundation.

GOALS
  • SUPPORT University of Utah Hospitals & Clinics programs reflecting the varied interests of women.
  • Broaden our KNOWLEDGE of health issues through educational opportunities provided by University Health Care experts.
  • Encourage women to assume LEADERSHIP roles through philanthropy.
MEMBERSHIP
Each member contributes a minimum of $500 annually to the University Hospital Foundation. The combined funds are distributed to University Health Care programs chosen by WISH members. WISH members enjoy six luncheon presentations and one evening social a year on leading edge and informative health care topics from University Health Care’s researchers and clinicians.

OPERATING EXPENSES
Expenses of the organization including luncheon costs are paid by the University Hospital Foundation and sponsors. Contributions to WISH are 100% tax deductible and 100% of the gift will benefit programs designated by WISH members.

PROGRAMS FUNDED BY WISH
2005 & 2006
Teen Mother and Child Program, and Ellis Shipp Clinic
2006
BirthCare Health Care, College of Nursing
2007
Build-A-Bone, Orthopaedic Center
2008
Perinatal Genetics/Maternal Fetal Diagnostic Center,
    Genetic counseling at no or reduced cost to at
    least 12 women per year
OB AirMed, funding towards a maternal and
    neonatal simulator
Moran Surgery, Face-down equipment for
    post-surgery patients
Dermatology, Creation and maintenance of
    Sun Smart program for elementary schools

Contact us about becoming a member of WISH.
Make a one-time donation.

2010 SCHEDULE

All luncheons are held at the Fort Douglas Officer’s Club from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Free parking is available to the west of the Officer’s Club. See map below.

JAN 28

- Presentations from Proposed Grant Recipients. Come place your vote! One of the proposals will receive 2009 WISH Funds.


FEB 24

- Payam Tristani, M.D.
            Discover Your Fountain of Youth
            Dermatology


MAR 18

- Kim Wirthlin, Vice President,
            VP Government Relations
             Health Care Reform


APR 22

- Vickie Venne, Genetic Counselor
            Could Genetics Save You From Another
            Mammogram? Your Family History and
            Personal Genetics Might Answer That


MAY 20

- Nick Mamalis, M.D.
            The Eyes Have It
            Eye Health & Cataracts


SEP 16

- Kathleen Digre, M.D.
            Not Tonight Honey, I Have a Headache
            Headaches & Migraines


OCT 21

- Saundra Buys, M.D.
            Think Pink
            Breast Cancer & Cancer Screening


NOV 18

- Linda Kelley, M.D.
             The Evolving Role of Stem Cells to
            Regenerate Our Aging Tissues and
            Organs Stem Cell Research



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