Foundation Update - July/August 2009

Message from Cherlyn L. Spencer

Executive Director, Alameda County Health Care Foundation

The first quarter of the Foundation’s fiscal year (July 1-September 29) is almost ended. The Foundation is faced with tremendous challenges this year that requires the continued support of our hospital family and community support. The Medical Center is depending on the Foundation to successfully complete its Angiography Suite Acquisition Campaign. The campaign is comprised of two major components: construction and purchase of the Angiography equipment. The equipment is a non-invasive tool used by heart specialists and radiologists, respectively, for example, to determine if a patient requires a stent due to heart disease or to ascertain if there is extensive damage to the arteries due to diabetes. This campaign’s success is linked with the Foundation securing the balance of $760,000 to obtain a $1,000,000 challenge grant from a major foundation. We technically have until June 30, 2010 to reach our goal, but have developed an ambitious plan to complete the campaign before the end of year. To date we have raised $1.9 Million of a $2.6 Million Goal. As we now leave the quiet phase of the campaign, we are gearing up for our Community Campaign with a Kick-Off on September 23, 2009. We are very excited with our leadership and know we will be successful. Please look for ways you can become involved by visiting our website at www.achcf.org.

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ACMC Employee Golf Day 2009

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Board Member Spotlight

Dr. Sang-ick Chang is Chief Medical Officer for the Alameda County Medical Center. He brings 20 years of experience and a wealth of knowledge in hospital and medical affairs. Additionally, he has served in a number of health care organizations including, Southern Inyo District Hospital, San Francisco Public Health Department, and the San Mateo County Medical Center where he has served as Chief Executive Officer.

Dr. Chang graduated cum laude from Harvard College in 1982 and earned his medical degree from the University of California, San Francisco in 1987, subsequently completing a residency in family practice. Dr. Chang completed a physician leadership program fellowship with the National Association of Public Hospitals, as well as a fellowship with the California Health Care Leadership Program of the California Health Care Foundation.

John E. White is a graduate of De La Salle High School and St. Mary’s College with degrees in psychology and English. He worked for Foster Farms as a sales rep out of college, representing Oakland and then eventually from Monterey to Ukiah. He started his career in insurance for Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. as a sales rep with his territory being Oakland and was later promoted to southern California to help run the Orange sales office with no territory limitations. In 1997, he came back to northern California as a vice-president for Tanner Insurance brokers. White currently works for One Risk Group LLC in Pleasanton.

John White currently holds a designation as a Certified Insurance Counselor, along with licenses to sell insurance in many states. He is married with two small children. His wife has a professional background in nursing, and she and John have set up a foundation to pay the tuition of a deserving student each year at American River College in memory of Mrs. White’s mother who taught nursing there. 

Program Spotlight: Model Neighborhood Program

This summer, 18 youth participated in the Oakland Summer Youth Employment Program sponsored by the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act of 2009 signed by President Obama in February. The young workers put in 2271 hours (and counting) towards Materials Management, Dental Clinic, Specialty Clinics, HIV/AIC, Human Resources, Substance Abuse, Pathfinders, GI Lab, Food & Nutrition Services, Health Information Management, Maternal Child Health, Volunteer Services, Central Appointments, Accounting, and the Gift Shop. 

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Donor Spotlight:  Richard and Brenda Gutstadt

Richard and Brenda Gutstadt have been actively involved in the ACHCF fundraising activities for almost 20 years. They have co-chaired several annual gala events, served as capital campaign captains for the Koret Foundation Critical Care and Clinic building as well as campaign committee members in 2003 for Alameda County's Measure A, a community health-care initiative providing financial support directly to ACMC. They also served as directors on the ACHCF Board from 1997 to 2004. Currently Richard serves as an Associate ACHCF Board Member.

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