COLUMBUS, Ohio — The patient tower at Nationwide Children’s Hospital has a new name.
The hospital announced Friday that they named their tower in honor of Ann Isaly Wolfe, the former chair of the Board of Directors and wife of the late John F. Wolfe. John was the chairman of the Dispatch Printing Company and parent company of WBNS.
Friday was also dubbed “Ann Isaly Wolfe” day, and to celebrate, staff members passed out plush Yorkie terriers named “Isaly” to kids throughout the hospital. The dog represents Ann’s very own Yorkie dogs.
Ann was the first woman to chair the hospital’s Board of Directors, and she held the role twice.
“It’s impossible to capture the phenomenal dedication and commitment that Ann has shown for the hospital,” said Steve Testa, president of the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Foundation. “We often say that no one has walked more miles throughout the hospital than Ann. Her support of our new Fetal Surgery Center, Radiology and Neonatology units, and endowment of faculty chairs have allowed the hospital to become a national leader in pediatric health care and achieve our goals of best outcomes for all children.”
According to the hospital, she dedicated 45 years of service on the hospital’s board. She also chaired three fundraising campaigns that generated more than $800 million.
“Ann has been a cornerstone of this hospital, one of the leaders who has been an important force in driving Nationwide Children’s and the City of Columbus forward,” said Tim Robinson, chief executive officer of Nationwide Children’s Hospital. “We cannot describe the evolution – in fact, the transformation – of our hospital without the support of the Wolfe family. Ann Wolfe’s effort and determination have improved the lives of generations of children and families.”
