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Fourth annual "Pillars of Medicine" awards. In December, we presented these most prestigious awards to William Fayen, MD, Joseph Lydon, MD, and Oliver Eitzen, MD (posthumously). These awards honor our retired physicians who have exhibited a lifetime of exemplary commitroent to medicine, Lakewood Hospi- tal and the community. Hospital Awards and Recognition Regional Hospitals Named Best Employer Again. For the second time, Cleveland Clinic and all of its regional hospitals have been named a "best place to work" and are included on the North Coast 99 List of Great Workplaces in Northeast Ohio. This is the fourth year that Lakewood Hospital has made the list. Accreditations and Lieensures. Our Primary Care Stroke Center was recertified by the Joint Commission, the highest body governing healthcare. The Lakewood Rehabilitation Unit has been awarded a three-year re-accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities. The Ohio Department of Health completed a review of the Lakewood Behavioral Health Service, with the survey resulting in full licensure. 2007 Friends of Education Award. The National School Public Relations Association of Ohio awarded Lakewood Hospital the prestigious 2007 Friends of Education Award "for its continued commitment to stodents, education and the community." '" Lakewood Recognized by HealthGrades. Lakewood has been recognized with multiple 2008 HealthGrades awards for clinical excellence and specialty care. Lakewood will receive the award for "c1inicaLexcellence," as a "distinguished hospital," and for "specialty excellence" in stroke care and pulmonary care. Gifts and Fundraising Leadership Gift. A highlight of the October centennial celebration was the announcement of a gift by the Lakewood Hospital Foundation (LHF). When presenting, LHF President Brian King said: "We are pleased to announce at this centennial gala that Lakewood Hospital Foundation has offered a leadership gift of up to $5 million, subject to the project size and scope, to aid Lakewood Hospital in its efforts to renew and recreate the hospital facility as well as redefine its services to more effectively serve this great community. The LHF has been an active partner in the planning process and knows plans remain conceptoal at this time. This leadership gift is subject to LHF approval of the final plan. The LHF recognizes this is a bold undertaking. We strongly believe it is a necessary step in securing the futore provision of health care ser- vices to meet the health and wellness needs of our West Shore community members." Starry Night. Lakewood Hospital held the second annual "Starry Night" banqùet raising $75,000 for the Lakewood Hospital Diabetes Center and the Lakewood Arts Festival scholarship fund. Hats Off! Lakewood Hospital held its fifth annual "Hats Off to Nursing!" gala event and raised an estimat- ed $38,000 for the nursing education fund. As you can see, the second half of 2007 was filled with activity. This year also marked 10 years since the Cleveland Clinic health system and Lakewood Hospital entered into a partoership. In that year of 1997, we made several important promises to the community. I invite you to take a moment to read the "Promises Made. Promises Kept." pledge included with this letter. I wish you and your family a healthy and happy new year! ¿Jt.~ Fred M. DeGrandis President and Chief Executive Officer Cleveland Clinic Regional Hospitals