Leaving an Impactful Legacy That Lasts

In today’s world, it is common for individuals to bounce around from job to job until they find a good fit. However, for a lucky few, they manage to find the perfect company to grow with from the very beginning.

When Sue Tamme began working at Baptist Health in 1973, she didn’t expect to be there for the entirety of her career, but years down the road she is still involved on multiple levels.

“Baptist Health became my family. I essentially grew up within those walls. The growth that Baptist has experienced over the last several years is astonishing. Even after my official retirement, I wanted to stay involved and help this organization continue to meet the needs of physicians, staff and all the families who rely on it for medical care. The best way I could think of to do that was to ensure that this hospital system could continue to grow and develop, and be there to help future generations through treatments ranging from the birth of their children to life-ending care,” Sue said.

Starting out as a staff nurse, Sue never imagined she would work her way through numerous roles to end up as a hospital president, and later a market president. Even after retiring, Sue continues to serve on multiple boards of directors.

“While I enjoy serving as a volunteer to help facilitate the development of Baptist Health to meet community needs, I knew that I wanted to do more. While I know the value of time, as a previous employee, I also know how far a dollar can go to make a difference in healthcare. This world is constantly evolving with new technology, updated research and the demand to add more service lines. I recognize the importance of philanthropy in meeting those needs, and I wanted to be a part of the solution,” Sue said.

As a longtime hospital employee, Sue understands the role that technology can play in healthcare settings. She said that for as long as she can remember, Baptist has been able to provide cutting-edge technology to assist physicians, but she also stressed how important it is to stay at the forefront of medicine as advances in technology continue to occur.

When working to identify an option to give back that best worked for her, Sue discovered that she could designate Baptist Health as a beneficiary of her life insurance policy. By making the required beneficiary changes, Sue will help provide high-quality care for countless individuals without putting restraints on her current financial situation.

“Knowing that I am helping future generations of mothers, organ donors, children and patients across the spectrum is important to me. Guaranteeing that my community has what it needs to better care for those needing medical treatment can be the difference between life and death. Every dollar adds up, and those dollars help to provide physicians with the medical tools they need to save lives. That life could belong to my husband, my daughter, my granddaughter, my friend or my neighbor—and I don’t think there is anything more valuable than that,” Sue said.

If you would like to learn more about planned giving or how to take your first steps in creating a legacy that will continue to give back, please contact Stephanie Cieslak, JD at 502.896.7048 or Stephanie.Cieslak@bhsi.com today.