b"BEST PEOPLE: This year also brought meaningful recognition of ourTogether, we are building something rare in todays healthcare Honoring our staff across multiple generations ofprogress, with honors such as the National Researchlandscape: a NH-based, locally led, independent, charitable, compassionate caregivers and creating opportunitiesCorporation Health Excellence in Patient Experiencenot-for-profit, regional health system that will stand the test for our high-performing team members to develop theirAward, Newsweeks Americas Best Maternity Hospital,of time. That is our promiseto remain here, for you, and for careers right here at CHHS. recognition by Forbes as Americas Best Midsizegenerations to come.Employers and Americas Best-in-State Employers, ONE SYSTEM: and recognition by the Lown Institute Hospitals IndexWith appreciation and gratitude, for Social Responsibility. These achievements and Recognizing providers who serve across all three hospitals to deliver consistent, exceptional care, and celebratinginvestments are about caring for our community and patients who seamlessly navigate their care from primaryensuring every patient receives the right care, at thecare to surgery to skilled and restorative services. right time, in the right place.This past year, our health system provided nearlyFINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE: $104 million in charitable care and community benefits, Highlighting our academic partnerships that strengthenhelping expand access to vital health services and workforce development and create natural pathwaysprograms for those who need them most. These from student to staff, as well as our philanthropicinitiatives bring our mission to life and reinforce ourRobert P. Steigmeyer Charles Fanaras, DDSsupporters whose generosity helps meet the mostcommitment to ensuring that everyone has access toPresident and Chief Executive Officer Board of Trustees Chairpressing needs of our communities. high-quality, compassionate care.Beyond the stories, the Annual Report highlights ourBehind every success story are the remarkable individuals strong results and notable achievementsincludingwho make this possible. To our nurses, providers, expanded access to primary care across communitiesstaff, and volunteersthank you for your dedication, we serve, strengthened system-wide quality and safetycompassion, and resilience. To our donors, community programs, and continued investments in technology leaders, and partnersthank you for your trust and and workforce development that enhance our patients,your belief in our mission. And to our patients and their providers',and staffs experience.familiesthank you for the privilege of caring for you. Ari I. Salis, MDJason R. Mangiardi, MD CH Medical Staff President CH-F / CH-L Medical Staff President3"