A Year in Review

As we say farewell to 2021, we reflect on the past year at Jefferson. We look forward to a happy, healthy, and optimistic 2022!

January

• Over 11,000 employees get vaccinated
• Dominic and Michele Frederico make a $5 million gift to the Specialty Care Pavilion

February

• The Hon. Joyce and Herbert Kean, MD, make a $5 million gift to the Department of Otolaryngology in the Specialty Care Pavilion
• The Frazier Family Coalition for Stroke Education & Prevention launches

March

• National Doctors’ Day raises $173,740

April

• Jefferson Giving Day raises $1,311,172 in 24 hours
• Grand opening ceremony is held for the Hansjörg Wyss Wellness Center
• Jefferson Health Foundation New Jersey Gala raises $412,000
• Abington Health Foundation Gala raises $283,325
  

May

• Celebration of Innovation celebrates students, faculty, alumni, and industry leaders
• Rothman Orthopaedic Institute 50th Anniversary Celebration is held
• Methodist Hospital Foundation holds its 12th Annual Fashion Show fundraiser
• Magee Rehabilitation’s Night of Champions event raises $200,000

July

• Patricia D. Wellenbach is named the first female chair of the board
• Steel construction starts on the Specialty Care Pavilion

August

• Willie McKether, PhD, is appointed Chancellor for the East Falls campus

September

• New $184 million Silvestri Tower opens at Jefferson Washington Township Hospital

October

• Stephen K. Klasko, MD, MBA, announces his retirement
• SKMC Alumni Weekend is held
• Jefferson Health and Einstein Healthcare Network finalize merger
• The Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson Torresdale Hospital holds its ribbon-cutting ceremony
  

November

• Rams Rise Up Challenge raises $82,000

December

• The 19th Annual Jefferson Gala raises $1.5 million for the Specialty Care Pavilion