The impact of Adventist Hinsdale Hospital (AHH) can be measured in the numbers of procedures performed, babies born, and patients discharged. But the real impact is measured in terms of the lives touched and healed at the spiritual level, said Todd Werner, chief executive officer.

"People come to us injured or ill, and it is our responsibility to provide quality medicine," Todd said. "And we do. But we also care deeply about spirit, healing, prevention, and comfort. Said more simply, it is about taking good care of people. In the bed is a child of God."

In 103 years of healing service, AHH changed, improved, and transformed time and time again to become today an extraordinary center of excellence. For three consecutive years, AHH was named by U.S. News and World Report one of the Top 50 hospitals in the nation for neurology and neurosurgery. In addition, HealthGrades found Hinsdale a "distinguished hospital," a designation reserved for the top ten percent of hospitals. For a hospital that is not part of a university setting, such tributes are humbling, Todd said. He gives full credit to the nurses and physicians who deliver outstanding patient care.

In partnership with the community, Hinsdale Hospital Foundation took a substantial step in support of the hospital's mission with a $3.2 million digital mammography initiative. With the equipment now available for patient use at AHH's DuPage Imaging Center, the foundation has pledged the entire amount, an endeavor that, to date, is more than half realized.

"Women in the community need the best technology today, not a year or two from now when funding was complete," Todd said.

The hospital's Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit—the highest designation available—serves children of God at the very earliest stages of life.

"Christ's fondness for the little ones is well documented, and we are so pleased that we can care for the most vulnerable babies in a community hospital setting close to home and family," Todd said.

In cardiac care, a top program has been in place for many years, and it keeps getting better. Most recently, a comprehensive electrophysiology program has been created that allows patients to have advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to address malfunctions of the heart's electrical system.

"I know that God leads this organization," Todd said. "I see many committed, hard-working people each and every day. As a result, immeasurable good is accomplished."

Julie Busch is a public relations specialist at Adventist Midwest Health.