b'Making history for the futurealong with patient care. WeBut its important, particularly as we age, to know about the want that person here, not inquality of services offered here.Charlotte or Philadelphia.* * ** * * With Steves hospital-schools-airport trifecta, it makes In addition to his meetingssense that he visited Kevin Baker, executive director for with Michelle and Stuckey,Piedmont Triad Airport Authority, the day before making his and his conversation withcommitment to Cone Health. Although Steves gift will name Randolph, Steve sought thethe new Steven D. Bell Family Heart & Vascular Center, this wisdom of his longtime friendexperience is not singular to him and his family. Its about and mentor Mike Weaver.gathering consensus with other community leaders like Ever since I was a young manKevin. Its about being part of a shared vision, a movement.in my 30s, Ive looked up to Mike, Steve says. Hes alwaysAt my stage of life, I dont need personal recognition, Steve had a vision for sharing withsays. But if having our name on the building will help attract the city and hes not just givenother gifts, thats what we want. We hope others will learn money but has thoughtfullyabout the fabulous Heart & Vascular Center and all that it and strategically invested itcan do and be part of whats possible.so that it could be utilized in meaningful ways. Like Randolph and Stuckey, Kevin is another example of a visionary leader committed to the positive growth of our Spend a few minutes withregion. Hes also a grateful Cone Health Heart & Vascular Steve, and its evident howpatient. seriously he, too, takes his commitment to GreensboroOn the day of Piedmont Triad International Airports annual and the surrounding region.Run on the Runway, Kevin headed to the emergency He doesnt just believe in ourdepartment with a distressing ache in his back. The care team potential; he sees it. It comesdiscovered that Kevin had a 99% blockage of his left anterior down to investing in the rightdescending arterythe one they call the widow-maker.things, he says. Health care is at the top of that list.From the moment I walked into that hospital until the moment I walked out a few days later, I had incredible care. Hes also passionate about diversifying and expanding whoYou couldnt have scripted it better, Kevin says. It is very takes the baton and leads us into our next 50 years, and thatclear to me when you look at the talent at Cone Health, we relies on engagement. For that, Mike offered this advice: Setcan become one of the best places in the world for heart aside funds to support marketing and communications soand vascular care.that more people hear the Cone Health story.In Steve and Jackies eyes, all we need now are the investors. Its a story about a health system working to shift theThats why hes organized a challenge campaign, personally approach to health care from a sick model to a wellnessreaching out to dozens of friends in Greensboro, Kernersville model. A health system that is working to increase accessand Burlington. and provider coordination to deliver the right care at the right time and in the right place. A health system of theI genuinely believe I am doing them a favor. They love our people and for the people. region as we do, and I want them to learn about the health system, its benefits and how it influences this area. I truly Steve took Mikes advice to heart; part of his gift will helpfeel if they take the time to talk with Michelle and her team, connect more community members to the Cone Health storythey will come away understanding how they will benefit so that they, too, can be a part of itas a patient, partner,from this investment and ask, How can I help?provider or donor. Theyve had a good life here, and if they want this region There is no doubt in my mind that we have some incredibleto continue to have a strong quality of life 10 and 20 years care providers, but not enough of our residents realize justfrom now, weve got to invest in it today to ensure that how special they are, Steve says. Part of this plan is to getGreensboro will continue to be a great place to live, for our out the word. Unless you have a health issue, Cone Healthchildren to return to, and for future residents to come and and its great doctors may not be at the top of your mind.help make our community strong. the giving effect20247'