num_pages: 147
description: In the more than 90 years since its founding, Swedish Medical Center has retained the vision of excellence demanded by its founder, Dr. Nils August Johanson. It provides the regionís most comprehensive system of care, including two hospitals, renowned specialty clinics and a wide range of outpatient services. Swedishís two campuses, located on Seattleís First Hill and in the Ballard neighborhood, comprise twenty city blocks. As Nordstrom points out in her memoir, her father had the gift of attracting staff members who shared his intention to keep Swedish at the forefront of medical progress. This quest for excellence has continued under succeeding regimes of daring and inspired leadership. Her fatherís distinguished career as a skilled surgeon, respected teacher, and founder of an internationally recognized medical center is well documented in this memoir, but we also learn of his role as a loving and indulgent father and grandfather.
language: English
title: My Father's Legacy: The Story of Doctor Nils August Johanson, Founder of Swedish Medical Center
titlecomplete: My Father's Legacy: The Story of Doctor Nils August Johanson, Founder of Swedish Medical Center
ratings_count: 3
publisher: Univ of Washington Pr