Northwest Hospital Foundation is pleased to announce Kay Ensle is joining the staff as executive assistant to support growth initiatives. Ensle will provide administrative support to the executive director, including donor research and data management, financial and goal reporting, and social media communications.

In regard to this new opportunity, Ensle commented, “This is a wonderful opportunity and I am grateful for the chance to assist in the growth and continued development of the foundation. I look forward to providing support to the executive director and the board, as we work together to enhance the Hospital’s mission to provide high-quality health care to our area residents.”

The Northwest Hospital Foundation launched a series of new initiatives to thoughtfully enhance the health care of our community by working with loyal supporters to fund programs and activities that go above and beyond what an established health care system would generally be expected to provide.

Quietly and behind the scenes in many ways, the Foundation enables and provides many of the services and features that make the hospital more comfortable and more comforting. Through the generosity of many in our community, recent gifts have included equipment and technology advancements, physician and staff education, and programs that directly impact patient care.

On Ensle’s appointment, Edder stated, “Kay brings diverse experience, including a background in development and donor cultivation, which will help accelerate our efforts, enhancing patient programs and services at UPMC Northwest Hospital through increased donor support and strong community engagement.”

The Northwest Hospital Foundation was established in 1982 and receives and allocates gifts exclusively in support of UPMC Northwest Hospital.