Despite their best efforts, UW Medicine has not yet been able to reach fair and sustainable agreements with Aetna that ensure continued access to care and are in the best interests of patients. Effective June 1, 2025, UW Medicine’s contracts with Aetna for Medicare Advantage and Commercial services have expired and we are now out of network with Aetna. Learn more about what this means for you and what you should do next.
Gift a Pocket Hug Today!
Thank Someone Special with a Pocket-Size Blown Glass Keepsake
Pocket Hugs are the latest addition to Valley’s growing Thank a Caregiver Program! Hugs are unique handmade 2” x 2” glass hearts intended to be gifted to friends, family, colleagues, caregivers, and others in your life with whom you wish to share a small token of gratitude.
Pocket Hugs are $10 each, with discounts available for multiple, and come in a variety of colors as noted below. The price of each Hug also includes a tax-deductible donation supporting Valley’s Thank a Caregiver program.
Proceeds from the Thank a Caregiver program are reinvested in projects and educational opportunities to support employees, as identified by Valley staff members.
Standard Colors — Red ∙ Orange ∙ Yellow ∙ Green ∙ Lavender Sparkle ∙ Teal ∙ Lavender ∙ Blue ∙ Light Pink
Questions? Contact Carrie Murayama, Director of Philanthropy & Volunteer Services, 425.690.5956 or via email carrie_murayama@valleymed.org.
Credit cards accepted only, no debit cards
(If you prefer to mail a check, click here for instructions.)
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