Hughes Tower

Named in honor of the Hughes family’s more than 40-year philanthropic partnership, Hughes Tower will expand access to advanced specialty care, modernize inpatient environments, and support caregivers across our region. 

Thanks to the generosity of a longtime Providence Swedish Heart & Vascular Institute supporter, we opened our new Hypertension Clinic this past fall. This comprehensive clinic is the first of its kind in the region for the treatment of uncontrolled, complex hypertension, the leading cause of death worldwide that affects 116 million adults in the United States.

Wanda Schulze channels her grief into generosity, ensuring her husband Miles’ passion for nursing continues to uplift others long after his passing. Through her philanthropy, the legacy of a beloved ICU nurse lives on, offering comfort, dignity, and hope to those facing their hardest moments.

Jesse Goss was preparing to say his final goodbyes when Providence Swedish’s transplant team offered him a lifeline, stepping in with compassion and hope after others had turned him away. After a life-changing liver transplant, Jesse is celebrating a life renewed — and giving back with a monthly donation to help others like him.

Virginia Kuo, a young mother of three, was suddenly confronted with a stage 4 lung cancer diagnosis but found compassionate care at Providence Swedish Cancer Institute through philanthropy-powered clinical trial options and personalized treatment approaches. Today, her care team continues to work with her so she can keep making the most of every moment.

Providence Swedish is tackling clinician burnout through its Wellbeing Program, which enhances efficiency, personal resilience, and wellness culture. Initiatives like DAX Copilot for clinical documentation and peer support offer emotional relief and help clinicians reclaim personal time, while ongoing philanthropic efforts aim to embed these wellness practices throughout the health care system. 

Jeanne Goussev, a champion sailor and wealth manager, faced a life-altering diagnosis of multiple sclerosis, prompting her to seek community support and specialized care at Providence Swedish Multiple Sclerosis Center. 

In a beautiful act of compassion, teenage sisters Smera and Mihika Venkateswar transformed their worry for a cousin born prematurely into Meaningful Actions, an initiative that has led to the donation of 1,600 handmade hats to Providence Swedish and other organizations supporting babies in the neonatal intensive care unit.