HealthPartners and the Lakeview Health Foundation are launching the public phase of Growing for Good, a philanthropic campaign supporting the new HealthPartners Lakeview Hospital. More than $95 million of the campaign’s $150 million goal has been raised, including an eight-figure gift, which is the largest philanthropic gift in HealthPartners history.

“Transformational gifts like this, and support from new and legacy donors alike, help us move beyond replacing a hospital and toward creating a regional health care hub designed for the future,” says Andrea Walsh, HealthPartners President and CEO. “This support will help our teams deliver exceptional care and an outstanding experience for patients and families for generations.”

Scheduled to open in 2028, the new hospital and specialty center will expand existing services to meet the growing needs of the communities Lakeview serves. The modern healthcare campus will also add specialty care services, provide access to advanced medical technology and preserve the welcoming atmosphere for which Lakeview is known.

A commitment rooted in community

Helene Houle, honorary chair of the Growing for Good campaign, and her family donated $1 million. Raised on her family farm in Somerset, Wis., Houle continues the legacy she shared with her late husband, John Nasseff, including support for a new Lakeview EMS ambulance. 

“This project is about making sure families can continue to receive the quality care they deserve, close to home,” Houle says. “John and I always believed in supporting the communities that shaped us. I’m honored to continue that legacy and help bring this new hospital to life.” The new hospital will also include a conference room named in honor of Houle’s parents, Ray and Laura Houle.

“We hope others who share Helene’s belief in the power of local healthcare will consider joining us,” says Michelle Boe, Vice President of Advancement and Strategic Initiatives. “Gifts to the hospital improve access to care and help build healthier communities.”

To learn more about the project and the Growing for Good campaign, go to healthpartners.com/foundations/lakeview.