Journeys | Summer 2015

SUMMER 2015

JOURNEYS “Destiny is not a matter of chance, it is a matter of choice …” – William Jennings Bryan

Taylor aces recovery

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ur new BryanHealth.org website has lots of user-friendly features for you.

Some of these are:

01 FROM OUR PRESIDENT 02 PATIENT EXPERIENCE

Trauma Champ finds a new passion 06 BRYAN FOUNDATION

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NEW AT BRYAN Cryotherapy at Bryan LifePointe stops pain cold, accelerates recovery BRYAN HEART CardioMEMS HF comes to Bryan: Monitoring device brings peace of mind

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Volunteers offer comfort at end of life

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CRETE AREA MEDICAL CENTER Interpreters hurdle language barriers OUR SUPPORT OF YOU Bryan Health community benefits report YOUR SUPPORT OF US Support is a two-way street Donors choose their impact

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Find a Doctor — with videos and online appointment request; Locations and Directions — includes photos of our locations and entrances, plus driving directions; Find us on the go — use on any size device or phone with convenient, one-touch calling; Easy-to-use search for services and treatments; Classes and Events; and Online Screenings.

Plus, we’ve launched these new websites: BryanHealthCollege.edu — for the Bryan College of Health Sciences.

BryanLifePointe.com — offering fitness, rehabilitation and spa services.

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Nursery owner Campbell helps grow health care leaders 28 BRYAN FOUNDATION

Hinkleys encourage charitable giving 29 BEYOND EXPECTATIONS

Gifts salute exceptional service 30 2014 ANNUAL REPORT ON GIVING 41 ACHIEVEMENTS 43 BRYAN COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES 44 BRYAN STERLING CONNECTION 45 COMMUNITY CALENDAR

ALL ABOUT JOURNEYS

STAY IN TOUCH

Statesman William Jennings Bryan, one of the original benefactors of Bryan Health, said:

We welcome your comments. For more information about Journeys, contact the Advancement team by calling 402-481-8674.

To learn more about Bryan programs and services, visit us online at bryanhealth.org.

“Destiny is not a matter of chance, it is a matter of choice; it is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved.”

Journeys tells our story of how Bryan chooses to achieve. This free publication is mailed quarterly to our employees, physicians, volunteers and the communities we serve.

OPPORTUNITIES TO SUPPORT Your contributions help us care for those who come to Bryan at every stage of life. To find out how you can participate, call 402-481-8605, or write to us at: Bryan Foundation, 1600 S. 48th St., Lincoln, NE 68506.

You also can learn how you can help and make a gift online at bryanhealth.org/bryan-foundation.

Kimberly Russel President & CEO, Bryan Health John Woodrich President & COO, Bryan Medical Center Gary “Gus” Hustad, MD Chief of Staff, Bryan Medical Staff Bob Ravenscroft Vice President of Advancement & CDO Edgar Bumanis Director of Public Relations Paul Hadley Editor

FROM OUR PRESIDENT “Your destiny is to fulfill those things upon which you focus most intently. So choose to keep your focus on that which is truly magnificent, beautiful, uplifting and joyful. Your life is always moving toward something.”

— Ralph Marston

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lease spend a moment reviewing our annual reports on giving and community benefit in this edition of Journeys. This is our yearly look back that showcases how you invest in Bryan and in turn we invest in you. However, beyond the numbers, what really is magnified is the work of our co-workers, medical staff, board members, regional partners and the trust you place in them. It is clear that you value how Bryan continues to earn our long-held reputation for providing leading edge care of the highest quality. As we move into our 90th anniversary year, we pledge to continue partnering with the community and with you to ensure Bryan Health meets the needs of our region tomorrow and well into the future.

You’re going to read about gifts your friends and neighbors have made to help Bryan further its mission.

You’ll also read about our commitment to support and collaborate with those who work so hard to make our community safe, vital and welcoming.

Our total quantifiable community benefit of $72 million attests to our unwavering promise, as your

locally owned and governed, nonprofit health care system, to always be there for all who turn to us for care, including those who cannot afford to pay for their care.

We hope you enjoy reading about the people of Bryan — staff members, physicians, volunteers and students — and their focus on what is magnificent and uplifting to them personally. Their proven intensity and drive lead to achievements in support of our mission and commitment to the people we serve.

From the proven and most trusted, to new partnerships for delivery and access to care, we’re here to meet your family’s health care needs.

Bryan Health. Forward. Together.

Kimberly A. Russel President and Chief Executive Officer, Bryan Health

Bryan Medical Center

To learn more about this latest national recognition, go to bryanhealth.org/high-performing-hospital.

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Taylor Graham — recognized as a trauma survivor at this year’s Tribute to Trauma Champions — has honed his tennis skills to become a nationally ranked competitor.

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PAT I E N T E X P E R I E N C E

Trauma survivor finds

A new passion

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efore last year, Taylor Graham of Lincoln had never even picked up a tennis racquet, and now he’s the reigning national champion in his division, winning the 2014 U.S. Open Quad A Championship.

“It. Is. My. Passion,” he says of tennis, the sport he has embraced after surviving a motorcycle crash that dramatically changed his life.

On August 29, 2013, Taylor was riding his motorcycle and after cresting a hill, came upon a van without taillights. With traffic boxing him in, he locked up the brakes, skidded more than 100 feet, fishtailed three times and went flying through the air for another 50 feet before smashing head first into the back of the van.

Taylor opened his eyes and everything was at a standstill.

His neck hurt and he couldn’t move.

“When he arrived at the Bryan Trauma Center, Taylor was classified a ‘Category One Trauma’ — at high risk for dying,” says Reginald Burton, MD, director of trauma and surgical critical care at Bryan Medical Center.

“Taylor was conscious and didn’t ask if he was going to be paralyzed for a long time,” Dr. Burton recalls. “He just wanted to know if he would live.”

Long odds to overcome Considering the condition he was in at that time, the trauma team was unsure whether Taylor would ever walk again.

“His injury was like being at the center of a nutcracker,” says orthopedic spine surgeon Geoffrey McCullen, MD, of the Lincoln Orthopaedic Center. “Pieces of bone pushed on the spinal cord, damaging and severing the nerves, resulting in quadriplegia.”

As severe as the spinal injury was, Taylor needed immediate surgery to stop bleeding from his liver. Other surgeries would follow to repair a collapsed lung, broken sternum, an open compound fracture of the femur and his damaged spine.

The speed and experience of the first responders on the scene, coupled with the dedicated team of highly trained trauma specialists at Bryan’s Level II Trauma Center, ensured

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Taylor would survive.

Taylor’s parents, Scott and Paula Graham, are amazed at the level of resources that were available to him.

“You think about all the skills and all the tools that had to be in place for Taylor to get the best chance to survive — I don’t think Lincoln understands what we have in Bryan,” Scott says.

Positive influences After a week in the Bryan ICU, Taylor spent three months at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital and since has undergone outpatient therapy to continue to regain movement. He can now walk with forearm crutches — and even walks short distances unaided.

Taylor is thankful for the many who have helped him, and continue to support him, throughout this journey and credits them with his ability to maintain a positive outlook.

“Immediately after I opened my eyes at the scene, I was thankful to be alive, and then was greeted by Rita Walz, the first responder. I recognized her from my church; knowing she was a registered nurse provided a calming influence. I also felt secure as the EMTs from Lincoln Fire and Rescue stabilized and transported me to the hospital,” he says.

Taylor remembers Dr. Burton telling him he was at the Bryan Trauma Center on the Bryan West Campus, and that it was the best place for him. After surgery, the ICU nurses and staff were efficient, caring and thoughtful. And respiratory therapist Corey Mohnike connected with Taylor right away; he emphasized how important, but challenging, therapy was going to be and stood

by Taylor’s side when the staff got him up for the first time.

“Having those positive influences all around helps you believe you can make it through anything. I never had anybody tell me ‘No’ but received positive feedback and support and the constant reminder that there is always potential,” Taylor says.

“The first time I saw Dr. Burton in the Trauma Clinic, he got down on his knees and put his hands on my knees and looked right into my eyes and told me he and his team saved my life.

Then he reassured me he would continue to be there for me.”

Dr. Burton certainly has been. “I contact him if something is

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PAT I E N T E X P E R I E N C E

Crash doesn’t keep this champion down going on medically and I need his advice or even if I just need someone to talk to. He not only keeps up with me, but also with many other patients he has helped along the way.”

Savoring opportunities Dr. Burton has been impressed with Taylor’s resolve. “He was fantastic through all of this and was always asking what he needed to do to get better,” Dr. Burton recalls.

With an unending drive to rebuild his life, both physically and spiritually, Taylor is determined to improve his situation. On a break from outpatient therapy, he practices ongoing self-therapy and keeps very active, pushing his body as he participates in his new passion, wheelchair tennis.

The Lincoln team travels regularly to tournaments in a several state region, including the regionals and nationals where Taylor excelled last year. He is particularly excited about

a summer camp where he will receive intensive coaching from an internationally ranked power wheelchair athlete.

“I have developed a base of friends who truly care about me, I have found my own passions, I’m pursuing a degree in welding at Southeast Community College, and I am looking forward to the future,” he says.

Thinking about the future was especially top of mind as Taylor celebrated his 21st birthday in June.

He says, “I’ve been given a gift and am thankful that through the grace of God and the dedicated health professionals at Bryan, I have the opportunity to savor every moment going forward, whether it be in starting a family, buying a house, finishing my degree — or playing a little tennis.” n To find out how your gift can support Bryan Health, please call 402-481-8605.

Helmets to patients promote bicycle safety Thanks to Bryan Foundation support, the trauma program was able to launch a Bicycle Helmet Program on the Bryan West Campus this spring.

Trauma Outreach and Injury Prevention Coordinator Heather Talbott notes that only 16 percent of the 266 patients seen by the trauma team during January to August, 2014 were wearing bicycle helmets.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, helmets greatly reduce the risk of head and brain injuries in the event of a crash. Most people are aware that bicycle helmets are for every age, not just children, but they may not realize helmets are similar to car seats in that any helmet involved in a crash or otherwise damaged needs to be replaced.

The Bicycle Helmet Program provides new bicycle helmets to patients involved in bicycle crashes and who are

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brought to the Bryan West Campus.

In the first months of the program, more than 30 free helmets were distributed — and three-fourths of those patients had not been wearing helmets when they crashed.

Talbott says, with the support of the Bryan Foundation, the program will be offered on the Bryan East Campus when expansion of the Emergency Department is completed.

If you are interested in supporting the bicycle helmet program, contact the Bryan Foundation at 402-481-8605. n

TRIBUTE TO TRAUMA CHAMPIONS

Hundreds celebrate trauma champions

Trauma survivor Taylor Graham of Lincoln delights the crowd at the annual Tribute to Trauma Champions by walking from his wheelchair and up the stairs to the stage.

Retiring Bryan Vice President Shirley Travis (left) accepts the first-ever Pillar Award from Director of Trauma Reginald Burton, MD.

Trauma survivor Nick Boruch of Osceola poses with those who were among the first to respond to the scene of his crash.

Dr. Burton surprises Barb McMeeken, information technology, with this year’s Trauma Director’s Award.

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More than 500 gathered April 22 at the Embassy Suites to join Bryan Trauma Center and Nebraska Trauma System in honoring trauma survivors Nick Boruch and Taylor

Graham and their trauma champions. To see inspiring videos about their treatment and recovery, go to bryanhealth.org/tribute-trauma-champions.

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BRYAN FOUNDATION

“Destiny is not a matter of chance; it is a matter of choice.”

— William Jennings Bryan

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e take this statement to heart at Bryan Health, and will not leave the health care of our community to chance.

This is reflected in our recent public announcement about our comprehensive campaign, known as b2020 Choose Your Impact.

The Bryan Foundation Board of Trustees launched b2020 in 2013 with the completion of our Fine Line Campaign, that was dedicated to raising funds to build the new Bryan Independence Center.

You have helped us surpass the 50 percent mark, and we have raised more than $22 million toward our overall $40 million goal. Going forward, through Dec. 31, 2020, we are continuing our efforts to secure support for many important services and programs at Bryan Health.

The opportunities for you to choose your impact are immense, and b2020 is our way of ensuring the legacy of Bryan’s commitment to excellence in caring for you, your family, friends, neighbors and community. The b2020 campaign prepares us for the future while remaining attentive to present needs.

We invite you to join us! Support b2020, and choose your impact. Please contact our Bryan Foundation staff by calling or sending an email message to:

b2020 b2020 allows you to partner with Bryan Health to choose your impact on the care this generation and the next will receive. b2020 has three primary components.

Supporters of b2020 will open opportunities in the following ways:

The environment you create Your gift helps us provide a physical environment that promotes healing, convenience and the most advanced care our patients expect. b2020 supports major capital improvements, such as in the Specialty Clinic, operating rooms and other opportunities throughout Bryan Health. Our campaign already has funded the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Rooftop Healing Garden, Bryan Independence Center and the Bryan West Campus Chapel.

Bryan Foundation at 402-481-8605 or bryanfoundation@bryanhealth.org.

To see a video about b2020, please go to bryanhealth.org/b2020.

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Thank you!

Bob Ravenscroft, Vice President of Advancement and Chief Development Officer

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Generous contributions make facilities such as the new Bryan Independence Center a reality.

BRYAN FOUNDATION

Choose Your Impact

Mannequins in the Center for Excellence in Clinical Simulation help prepare tomorrow’s caregivers.

The knowledge you help impart Great health systems prepare and attract the most talented co-workers. Your gift could help fund scholarships for Bryan College of Health Sciences students, support of faculty and research and contribute to capital efforts such as the Simulation Center.

The lives you enrich It’s people who deliver health care, so investing in advanced training for our staff, non-reimbursed services and program delivery helps make a great health system.

You may choose to support ongoing minor capital needs, services and endowments. The new Nurse Navigator and End of Life Companion programs, the NICU Patient Care Endowment, community health screenings, educational presentations, the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner program, pillows for heart surgery and orthopedic patients and comfort kits for families who have lost loved ones are examples.

Infants — such as the Laxterkamp triplets — benefit from your gifts in support of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Emma, Benjamin and Nathan Laxterkamp were born eight weeks early in 2010 and now (as shown with neonatologist Albert Owusu-Ansah, MD) are healthy five-year-olds.

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BRYAN FOUNDATION

Big Event reveals b2020 Choose Your Impact Bryan Health publicly unveiled the b2020 Choose Your Impact campaign May 30. About 300 guests celebrated Bryan Health’s past, present and future at the Nebraska Innovation Campus.

Thank you to our partners who joined us on this special night: Davis Design Inpatient Physician Associates Southeast Nebraska Cancer Center Mapes Industries Cassling Nelnet Premier Connections Sampson Construction Shanahan Mechanical & Electical Aon Crib Notes Edwards Lifesciences

Dick Campbell poses with Anne and Andrew Loudon and Kristen and Dr. Gene Stohs.

Richard McGinnis (above) Bob Norris and Steve Erwin meet. At right, Heather Talbott demonstrates a new device for Donna Woods (left).

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Hologic Latsch’s Linet Americas Round the Bend Steakhouse

Runza National Tabitha Health Care Services Xenex Disinfection Services.

Linda Nicholson (right) discusses technology with Scott Ohle, Amy Burg and Valery Wachter.

Sandra Hansen and Dr. Dale Hansen chat with Kim Russel, Bryan Health president.

Dr. Nathan Green, Dr. Lisa Peterson, Dr. Cary Peterson, Dr. Steven Dunder and Dr. Scott McHam enjoyed the Big Event at Nebraska Innovation Campus.

Chris Ware, Sharon Harms, Tiffany and Andy Beer, and Dan and Karly Olson socialize at the Big Event.

NEW AT BRYAN

Cryotherapy at Bryan LifePointe stops pain cold, accelerates recovery

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evin Fox competes in endurance cycling events. Far more than an afternoon bike ride, these competitions range from 100 to 300-plus miles on gravel roads, across variable terrain, in all weather conditions.

“Extensive training is required,” Kevin says. “For anyone competing in endurance sports, it is essential to recover adequately to prevent injury and improve performance.”

After speaking with staff members at Bryan LifePointe, he decided to try cryotherapy, a new treatment available from Bryan Health.

“Even after the first session, I felt relief from soreness in many over-worked leg muscles. The deep ache in my thighs and calves subsided almost immediately,” he notes.

“Each session was invigorating. I would feel a surge in energy, less pain, and could return quickly to my workouts.”

Cryotherapy uses nitrogen gas to lower skin surface temperature by 30-50 degrees over a period of two to three minutes.

Participants step into a chamber-like enclosure that surrounds the body, leaving their head above the chamber. Special socks, gloves and boots are provided for participants to wear during treatments.

During the procedure, the skin reacts to the cold, sending messages to the brain that act as a stimulant to the regulatory functions of the body, triggering the release of anti-inflammatory molecules and endorphins. A trained technician remains close by to monitor each session.

Benefits of cryotherapy include reduced pain, fatigue, soreness and inflammation; accelerated recovery and improved performance; and increases in immune system function and blood circulation. It activates the natural biological regeneration process, increases collagen production and potentially reduces cellulite, blemishes and skin aging.

Bryan LifePointe member Daila Bumanis added cryotherapy to her routine to better manage her rheumatoid arthritis.

“I’ve been through five sessions and have experienced decreased pain in my joints,” she says. “My knees don’t ache like they used to. I sleep better after each session, as well.”

Cryotherapy also can be used to treat autoimmune and inflammatory disorders, fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis and osteoporosis.

Cryotherapy has been increasing in popularity, especially among professional teams and Division I athletics. Bryan LifePointe

Long-distance cyclist Kevin Fox counts on cryotherapy on the Bryan LifePointe Campus to help him stay race ready.

manager Lorri Benamor points out this service is another example of how Bryan Health introduces leading edge and proven technology to our region. n To learn more about cryotherapy, contact the staff of Bryan LifePointe at 402-481-6300, or go to bryanlifepointe.com/ cryotherapy. To find out how your gift can support Bryan Health, please call 402-481-8605.

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BRYAN HEART

CardioMEMS HF comes to Bryan

Monitoring device brings peace of mind

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ynn Wilson has always loved motorcycles — especially Harley-Davidsons — and has been riding them since he was 14. He even got a Harley tattoo in 1992 — an item on his “bucket list“— in celebration of surviving three heart attacks and triple bypass surgery that year.

Living in Kearney then, Lynn was sent to Bryan Heart in Lincoln for the surgery. Almost a quarter century later, he still visits Bryan Heart regularly, as his congestive heart failure needs constant monitoring. But since becoming the first person in Nebraska to receive the CardioMEMS HF System, those visits are becoming less frequent.

Managing congestive heart failure is difficult for patients and physicians. By the time symptoms present, such as weight gain or shortness of breath, hospitalization often is needed.

But CardioMEMS monitors changes in pulmonary artery (PA) pressure, to identify potential problems before symptoms occur.

Detects congestion The system features a dime-sized pressure-sensing device that cardiologist Mathue Baker, MD, implanted directly into Lynn’s pulmonary artery during a minimally invasive procedure.

This device enables Lynn to use a small bedside unit that resembles a pillow to take PA pressure readings at home.

The readings are sent to Bryan Heart wirelessly so they can be reviewed anytime day or night through Bryan Heart’s secure website. If pressures fall outside a range that Dr. Baker has set, Bryan Heart automatically receives email alerts to let them know the staff needs to intervene.

“This device gives us the ability to detect congestion, which is the hallmark of heart failure. Congestion results when extra pressure and fluids are present inside of the lung tissue. The lungs are like sponges, and when the pressure reaches a certain point, the fluid seeps out into those spaces in the ‘sponge’ and the lungs soak it up, making them very stiff. This causes the patient to have difficulty breathing,” Dr. Baker explains.

“The CardioMEMS technology detects congestion at its very earliest phase when the pressures start to rise. This allows us

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Lynn Wilson (left) is the first Nebraskan to benefit from the CardioMEMS HF System (in photo at right). Thanks to Dr. Mathue Baker and the team at Bryan, Lynn says life is good.

to adjust medications to eliminate the fluids so patients do not experience symptoms or have to go to the hospital, which in turn, improves their quality of life.”

“Before the implant, I was often anxious, not knowing whether to pack up and go to the hospital or to stay at home and adjust my medication,” Lynn says. “Not only does the device keep me out of the emergency room, it also helps me to be less anxious.”

Dr. Baker notes, “I don’t think you can overstate the peace of mind this brings patients — to know that someone is watching closely. And clinically, our physicians are excited to have concrete data which allows us to see trends in a patient’s condition over time.”

Success stories In addition to Lynn, Dr. Baker has provided this system to many heart failure patients — patients now benefiting from

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Bryan Heart’s participation in the clinical trial that helped bring the technology mainstream. Cardiologist Steven Krueger, MD, was responsible for getting Bryan Heart involved in the trial, and Bryan became one of the top five trial sites in the nation.

Bryan Heart has put a lot of effort into being on the very leading edge of medicine and technology and has a close relationship with their industry partners. In addition, Bryan Heart’s robust research program allows them to get this type of technology and the very latest in medical therapy out to their patients sooner.

Lynn enjoys using his lawn tractor — although he prefers riding motorcycles.

Regional presence “Bryan Heart has a very big footprint. In addition to Lincoln, on any given day, we have cardiologists traveling the Midwest, from Iowa to Missouri and Kansas, or out to McCook or up to Valentine — and many places in between.

Devices like this allow us to keep track of patients who are miles away,” Dr. Baker says.

“The Bryan administration is extremely supportive when we approach them with ideas like the CardioMEMS HF system that require significant investment by the hospital up front; they are willing to work with us so that together we can provide the latest, most sophisticated care for Bryan patients, both locally and throughout the region.”

Now living in Lincoln, riding a green John Deere around his yard instead of the black and chrome Harley on the highway, Lynn says life is good. This month he’s celebrating his 50th wedding anniversary with his high school sweetheart, Sandi, and thanks to Bryan Heart, he’s feeling greater peace of mind than he has in a long time. n

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To see a video about CardioMEMS HD, go to bryanhealth.org/heart-failure.

To learn how you can support the work of Bryan Heart, please call the Bryan Foundation at 402-481-8605.

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VOLUNTEERS & CUSTOMER CARE

Compassionate companions

Volunteers offer comfort at the end of life

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Volunteers such as Mary Wit help ensure that no patient is alone at life’s end.

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hen people think about the end of life,” says Bryan Chaplain Nina Redl, “one of the fears nearly all of us have is that of dying alone. We all wish for the presence of someone who cares about us.”

What happens, though, to those who have no one — either having outlived or become estranged from friends and family, or whose family members are far away or can’t stay at the bedside?

“That is a very big concern these days, as some patients spend their last days in a hospital rather than at home,” Redl says.

“Because so many people have that need,” she continues, “we’ve started the End of Life Companion Program, inspired by a national program called ‘No One Dies Alone.’ Our volunteers spend time with dying patients who have no one to be with them, as well as those whose loved ones need a short respite from the bedside to care for family or personal needs. Knowing that we were at the bedside can also be a comfort to people who learn that their loved one died before they were able to reach the hospital — such as in cases of patients injured in accidents.”

Volunteers and Customer Care Director Ellen Beans says, “When Nina suggested the End of Life Companion Program, we were 100 percent behind

VOLUNTEERS & CUSTOMER CARE the idea and worked with her to create a training program and recruit volunteers.

Our volunteers receive a half-day of training with pastoral care staff, palliative care staff and nurse managers, plus ongoing training and support from our chaplains.”

Beans and the chaplain agree which unique qualities these volunteers need.

“They’re very loving people, passionate about this work, and down to earth,” Redl says. “Some have health care backgrounds, and others have experience caring for friends or family members at the end of life.”

“Our volunteers are kind and compassionate,” Beans adds, “as well as nonjudgmental and comfortable talking — or just listening — to patients about anything they want to discuss.”

Volunteer Mary Wit shares her experience of supporting patients near the end of life.

“There is a peace that can exist during the dying process, and this is something we volunteers can help provide patients

Intensive care nurse manager Mona Reynolds (left) discusses the End of Life Companion Program with Bryan Chaplain Nina Redl. Nurses alert the chaplains when they have patients who may benefit from this new program. who don’t have someone with them,” she says. “I also feel a great sense of peace, myself, when I sit with a patient.

“Clinical care is provided by the nurses; the volunteer’s role is simply to listen and spend time with patients and offer comfort by doing things like playing music, holding their hands, and talking if they’d like to. Some patients want to talk about spirituality, but not all are religious; some are comforted just knowing that we’ll stay with them through this difficult time.”

Plans for expanding the End of Life Companion Program are in the works.

“As more people learn about what we do, the need continues to increase, so we’re looking for

“Our volunteers spend time with patients who otherwise would have no one with them at the end of life, as well as those whose loved ones need a short respite from the bedside to care for family or personal needs.”

– Nina Redl, Chaplain

more volunteers,” says Redl. “Our goal is to have 25 volunteers working with us through this program, but because we train in small groups, we’ll have to build to that point over time.”

She concludes by noting, “The end of life is often a sacred time, and it’s a privilege to provide this very necessary service for our patients.”

For more information about the End of Life Companion Program, including obtaining services, contact Chaplain Nina Redl in Pastoral Care Services by calling 402-481-8064.

To find out about these and other volunteer opportunities at Bryan Medical Center, call 402-481-3032, or visit bryanhealth.org/volunteer.

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MEDICAL STAFF SPOTLIGHT

Ask the doctors: What is a fecal microbiota transplant?

Unlikely treatment for severe gastrointestinal infection proves highly successful

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t isn’t often that a new medical procedure has a high success rate with very few side effects, but that’s the case for a newlyavailable treatment for the potentially deadly condition, Clostridium difficile (C. diff.) infection.

Gastroenterologist William Lawton, MD, and pathologist Aina Silenieks, MD, describe the very successful, if seemingly unusual, treatment of fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT), a simple procedure involving introduction of healthy donor fecal material into the colon of patients suffering from severe or recurrent C. diff. infection.

Q. What is Clostridium difficile infection and why is it a problem?

Dr. Silenieks: C. diff. infection can happen when the natural balance of intestinal bacteria is disrupted by use of antibiotics.

It’s treated with additional antibiotics, though that treatment doesn’t always work. C diff. causes vomiting and diarrhea that can be life-threatening — about 14,000 Americans die every year from the disease.

Q. What is FMT, and how does it work?

Dr. Silenieks: During FMT, a small amount of purified feces from a carefully screened, healthy donor is placed into the patient’s colon. “Healthy” gut bacteria from the donor feces helps restore the natural intestinal bacteria, allowing the patient to fight C. diff. infection more effectively.

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MEDICAL STAFF SPOTLIGHT Q: Let’s face it, FMT sounds peculiar. How do patients get past their initial reactions?

Dr. Lawton: Typically, our patients with C. diff. have been sick for several months and are interested in new treatments that might help them. So, when they hear about how safe and effective FMT can be, they quickly get over their initial concerns. We’ve provided FMT to 10 patients over the past year, and of these, 9 experienced complete resolution of their symptoms with minimal side effects. This kind of success convinced us and our patients of the value of the treatment.

Q: Does fecal material have to be used? Isn’t there another way to get the same effect?

Dr. Silenieks: Human stool contains millions of bacteria, and an appropriate “balance” is necessary for normal intestinal function and patients’ ability to fight infections like C. diff.

Research hasn’t identified the exact bacteria that help treat patients who have C. diff.

Until that happens, we’ll continue to use well-screened donor fecal material for FMT. Q: What is it like for patients before, during and after the procedure?

Aina Silenieks, MD, of Pathology Medical Services and William Lawton, MD, of Gastroenterology Specialties

Dr. Lawton: Patients take an oral colonic preparation solution and receive an intravenous sedative just as they would before a colonoscopy.

During the procedure, we use a colonoscope, the same instrument used in a standard colonoscopy, to

infuse a small amount of donor fecal

material into the patient’s colon over

about 5 minutes. Our patients typically

awaken with no discomfort, though

somewhat groggy from the sedative. At no

time do they see or smell the donor fecal

material.

Technically, the “transplant” amounts to performing a standard colonoscopy, a skill learned by all gastroenterologists during medical training. The innovation involved in FMT is using donor fecal material to

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MEDICAL STAFF SPOTLIGHT restore the patient’s natural intestinal bacteria.

Q: How long after FMT do patients experience remission of their symptoms?

Dr. Lawton: Our patients’ symptoms are typically better after 24 hours, and almost gone 72 hours after treatment. That means patients with the severe, chronic diarrhea we see in C. diff. infection are experiencing nearly complete resolution of their symptoms within three days of getting FMT.

Q: Is FMT covered by medical insurance?

Dr. Lawton: It’s not covered by all insurance programs, as it’s still being reviewed for FDA approval. So, we typically bill patients only for the colonoscopy performed during the procedure. There are additional costs for testing or obtaining donor fecal material, but these costs are equivalent to or less expensive than repeated use of antibiotics to treat a C. diff. infection.

Q: What developments might we see in FMT in the future?

Q: What are the possible side effects of FMT? Dr. Lawton: FMT has been used to treat intestinal infections for many years, so we have many studies to look back on regarding its safety and side effects. In general, side effects are minimal, and similar to a standard colonoscopy. I talk with my patients about risks associated with sedation and any colonoscopy (bleeding, perforation, etc.), and theoretical risks that might exist because of rare infections and autoimmune conditions not included in donor screening. Fortunately, when appropriately screened donor stool is used, studies performed so far support the long-term safety and effectiveness of FMT. Q. How are the donors selected?

Dr. Silenieks: Patients can choose a donor (often a family member), who must undergo a variety of tests to make sure they are healthy, including screening to confirm that they’re free from C. diff. infection themselves, and from infectious diseases like HIV and hepatitis.

Alternatively, patients can use donor material from a company that carefully selects and screens donors, then purifies and ships donor samples to health care facilities that perform FMT. So far, this has been the option chosen by all patients receiving FMT at Bryan.

Q: How did FMT come to be offered at Bryan?

Dr. Lawton: FMT is available in Lincoln only at Bryan. It was introduced into patient care during my training at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and became available in Lincoln through an excellent team effort by Bryan Vice President David Reese and other senior managers and staff, Dr. Silenieks, and the physicians at Gastroenterology Specialties.

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Dr. Lawton: Based on the excellent success rate of FMT (greater than 90 percent), we can expect it will save the lives of many of the 14,000 patients who would otherwise die from C. diff. each year. Although we currently use FMT only for recurrent or severe C. diff., because of its effectiveness, low side effects and costeffectiveness, it may become initial treatment for all patients with C. diff. in the near future. FMT may also prove valuable for other severe gastrointestinal conditions (inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, etc.), but more research is needed on that point. n Meet the physicians: Dr. William Lawton grew up in Grand Island and completed his medical residency and training in internal medicine and gastroenterology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha. As a gastroenterologist, Dr. Lawton treats a variety of diseases of the digestive tract, including C. diff. infection.

He is associated with Gastroenterology Specialties (402-465-4545) and Lincoln Endoscopy Center (402-858-1950).

Dr. Aina Silenieks grew up in Lincoln. She graduated from the University of Nebraska Medical Center School of Medicine, Omaha, and completed a pathology residency at the University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor.

Dr. Silenieks has been with Pathology Medical Services (402-465-1900) since 1986.

For more information about fecal microbiota transplantation for C. diff. infection, please contact Bryan GI Specialties manager Penny LeDuc at 402-481-3580.

MEDICAL STAFF UPDATE

New faces at

Bryan

Welcome these colleagues to the Bryan medical community Colleen Baker, MD, hospitalist, has joined Inpatient Physician Associates, 402-481-8577.

Dr. Baker earned a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences in 2003 from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. In 2007, she received her Doctor of Medicine from the University of Nebraska Medical Center School of Medicine, Omaha. She completed an internal medicine internship at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, where she also was a resident. Following residency, she served as a hospitalist at Methodist Hospital in Omaha for five years.

J. Bruce Bavitz, DMD, oral surgery, is with the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry in Lincoln, 402-472-8900.

Dr. Bavitz received his undergraduate degree from Bucknell University in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. He earned his Doctor of Dentistry in 1984 from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, Philadelphia.

He completed a general practice residency at the Graduate Hospital in Philadelphia. Dr. Bavitz received further training in oral and maxillofacial surgery at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. He’s been a professor at the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry since 2002.

Dr. Bavitz holds a patent on a dental implant system and has won many grants from various entities. He has published in several medical journals and performs with the all-dentist rock and roll band, “Raw Nerve.”

Jenna Cook, MD, family medicine, has joined Saline Medical Specialties, 402-826-3222, and Physicians for Women, 402-488-4022. Dr. Cook earned an undergraduate degree from Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, and graduated in 2009 from St. George’s University School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies. She fulfilled her residency through Lincoln Medical Education Partnership in Lincoln. She did relief work in Grenada after Hurricane Ivan.

Kurt Kapels, MD, hospitalist, has joined Inpatient Physician Associates, 402-481-8577.

Dr. Kapels earned a B.S. in Biology from Nebraska Wesleyan University, Lincoln. He graduated in 2011 from the University of Nebraska Medical Center School of Medicine, Omaha, where he also completed an internal medicine residency.

Kosta Matrov, MD, hospitalist, has joined Inpatient Physician Associates, 402-481-8577.

He earned his medical degree in 1995 from Medical University in Sofia, Bulgaria.

He was a physician at the State Pulmonary Hospital in Pernik, Bulgaria, and a caregiver at the Foundation for Senior Living in Phoenix.

Dr. Matrov completed an internal medicine residency at Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York, in 2011. During the next three years, he was a hospitalist at several hospitals, most recently at Great Plains Regional Medical Center in North Platte.

Heather Miller, MD, obstetrics and gynecology, has joined Physicians for Women, 402-488-4022.

Dr. Miller earned a bachelor’s in Psychology at Stanford University, California. She graduated from the University of Southern California School of Medicine, Los Angeles, in 2003. Dr. Miller completed an obstetrics/gynecology internship and residency at Los Angeles County/USC Women’s and Children’s Hospital. She has worked at Women’s Healthcare Specialty Group, Torrance, California, since 2007 and is fluent in Spanish.

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CRETE AREA MEDICAL CENTER

Interpreters hurdle language barriers

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o understand the importance of interpreters at Crete Area Medical Center (CAMC), think of all the communication that takes place at a doctor’s appointment or hospital stay: the paperwork, labwork, explanation of symptoms, instructions from doctors, the scheduling.

Now imagine those appointments if you don’t speak English.

Explaining appendicitis would be pretty straightforward.

But what about depression?

How would you ask someone to explain a bill when you can’t communicate or read the language?

“We provide a voice. For the patient. For the doctor,” says Elvira Baques, one of four full-time interpreters at CAMC. They are the voice when a patient from Guatemala needs to make sense of a prescription; when a doctor needs to deliver the results of a mammogram in Spanish.

Some days, their voices are the difference between life and death, notes Joyce Harrington, Translation Services supervisor and patient access supervisor.

Translations Services has been a designated department at CAMC for 10 years, providing interpreting and translating. But it started even earlier, in the Physicians Clinic and former Crete Hospital, when bilingual staff members began helping patients navigate language barriers.

As Crete’s multicultural population grew, so did the need for designated interpreting staff, and CAMC wanted its interpreting standards to match its quality of medical care.

“Street Spanish” wouldn’t cut it, Harrington points out. Today, interpreters are tested for proficiency and earn competency in health care interpreting and

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medical certification in Spanish through Language Line University and Southeast Community College.

Some hospitals setting up similar departments have looked to CAMC as a standard to follow. Harrington says, “I’m proud that we have one of the best interpreting groups in Nebraska. They provide the quality of care that any Englishspeaking patient would get.”

Today, in addition to bilingual coworkers, CAMC interpreters are stationed throughout its clinic and at the main desk.

Patients also can reach them through a designated phone line. Staggered shifts allow interpreters to provide services each weekday, Saturdays until noon and into the evening when the clinic is open late. Additional interpretation is provided at any time through tele-interpreters and MARTTI (My Accessible Real-Time Trusted Interpreter) — a video remote interpreting system which uses computer technology similar to Skype.

It connects patients to interpreters trained in medical terminology in more than 150 languages, including sign.

CAMC’s interpreters have been on the job for 3-14 years. Some bring CNA backgrounds. All treat patients with empathy.

Baques came to the U.S. from Mexico knowing only the words “Hi” and “Bye” in English.

“That was hard as a mother,” she recalls.

She took English language classes at Doane College so she could move up in the workforce. “I like to help people here. I know what it means.”

Anahi Lima and Wendy Jaimes, interpreters for 14 years, both remember translating for their parents. Lima’s mom would sometimes need her to translate at doctor’s visits of a personal nature, and today Lima feels for young children in the same uncomfort-

able situation. When Jaimes was interpreting for her mother, she would sometimes skip details because she didn’t know how to interpret them. “I realize now how much I could have messed up,” she says.

When patients work with interpreters, the common reaction is gratitude, according to the Translation Services team. Patients relax. The familiar language is soothing, and they are able to hand off the burden of communication and feeling isolated. It’s one reason the interpreter role is about much more than words, the four say, as they gather for an interview, cell phones in hand, waiting for the next text that will send them where needed.

The interpreters need to know the regional differences in languages, mainly between Cuba, Puerto Rico, Guatemala and Mexico. For example, “bottle” can be said four different ways.

Knowing a language is different than knowing medical terms. Jaimes shares the example of a female patient who seemed to be overly distraught at the news that she needed her gallbladder removed. Talking to the woman revealed that her young son had told the woman she needed to have her bladder removed.

“You also have to know the culture and be able to explain it to the doctors,” says Natali Ornelas. Some Central American patients don’t want surgeries, including deliveries by Caesarean Section, because of cultural beliefs. One of Ornelas’ most rewarding experiences came when she worked with a woman who needed a CSection to save her baby. Ornelas says, “I held her hand and talked to her, stroked her forehead, and she started focusing and listening to me. I explained to her that she and the baby could live if she did this.”

Baques was able to use cultural knowl-

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Natali Ornelas (left), Wendy Jaimes, Translation Services supervisor Joyce Harrington, Anahi Lima and Elvira Baques help patients and families communicate with their caregivers at Crete Area Medical Center. edge to help at a critical emergency call. A woman arrived unconscious from a suicide attempt and Baques obtained details and calmed the person who accompanied the woman to the Emergency Department. “He did not have documents, and in situations like this people are often scared and won’t talk to doctors or police, but he eventually talked with me,” she says.

“Part of it is just education,” Jaimes explains. “Maybe the treatment is not available where the patient lived before, so we explain it or talk about their beliefs. The interpreters also do cultural training with

new staff, helping them understand how beliefs and traditions of patients may affect medical care.”

Kate Hesser, MD, gives the interpreters high praise. “We couldn't do our jobs without the great interpreting staff that we have here at CAMC. There have been many times that patients have been frustrated, because they could not understand what I was trying to relate to them. I then discussed the matter with the interpreters, and we tried to explain it in a way that made sense to the patient,” says Dr. Hesser. “Our interpreters have done a great job of teaching us the

many cultural differences that exist among the various Hispanic cultures in our community.”

A cell phone buzzes and Ornelas leaves the interview temporarily. Texts summon them throughout the day, usually with no more information than: “We need you in Room 102.” The next contact may send them to the ED or Specialty Clinic, to a surgery discharge or radiology appointment.

Interpreters follow patients through more levels of interaction than most medical providers. They may interpret a physician’s diagnostic mammogram, then walk the patient to the front desk to schedule a follow up. They follow female patients from the initial news of pregnancy, through prenatal visits to the delivery and well-child visits. Lima assisted a woman throughout her pregnancy until the patient became gravely ill and was transported to a Lincoln facility.

Lima held her hand in the ambulance all the way, feeling as though she gave the woman some measure of peace on the ride.

They may inform a patient he or she has cancer and be at that person’s side, medically, until the end. The four have all relayed to patients a grim diagnosis, words that are just as upsetting in Spanish as in English. In the most difficult medical settings, they rely on training and a code of ethics: Remember that you are the patient’s advocate. Hold back emotions. Say only what the doctor says.

Many other times, though, they are witnesses to joy, days that remind them their job is an education and often, an honor.

Jaimes remembers another woman, who walked in the hospital’s front door, already beyond labor and into delivery.

“There was no time to call a doctor. I’m trying to interpret for everyone; there's blood; everyone is talking so fast. The mother was so thankful afterward, she named the baby after me. So out there, somewhere ... there’s another Wendy,” she says, laughing. n

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OUR SUPPORT OF YOU

Bryan partnered with these organizations by financially supporting them in 2014 Alzheimer’s Association American Cancer Society American Red Cross Better Business Bureau Cedars CenterPointe Child Advocacy Center Child Guidance Center Clinic with a Heart Community Crops David City High School Post Prom Down Syndrome Association for Families of Nebraska El Centro de las Americas Guillain-Barre Syndrome Heartland Cancer Foundation Hildegard Center for the Arts Interchurch Ministries of Nebraska Irvingdale Neighborhood Association Junior Achievement of Lincoln Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Leadership Lincoln Lincoln Children’s Museum Lincoln East High School Post Prom Lincoln High School Post Prom Lincoln Lutheran High School Post Prom Lincoln Medical Education Partnership Lincoln Rotary Club #14 Lincoln Southeast High School Post Prom

Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital Martin Luther King Freedom Breakfast Mary Lanning Foundation Mental Health Association of Nebraska Milkworks Mourning Hope Nebraska Chamber of Commerce & Industry Nebraska Medical Association Nebraska State Stroke Association Palmyra High School Post Prom Partnership for a Healthy Lincoln People’s Health Center Pius X High School Post Prom Raymond Central High School Post Prom Retreat & Refresh Stroke Camp Southeast Nebraska Cancer Foundation Southwood Lutheran Church St. Monica’s Tabitha Foundation Teach a Kid to Fish Team Jack Foundation The Kim Foundation The Nebraska Cancer Research Center United Way of Lincoln & Lancaster County Voices of Hope Volunteer Partners YMCA

Co-workers’ good deeds improve community Bryan’s employees are in touch with our community! The 2014 involvement survey revealed 255 employees volunteered 23,568 hours to events and nonprofit organizations throughout Lincoln.

From participating in Kids’ Safety Fair and the annual Run to Overcome, to Boo at the Zoo and Clinic With a Heart, our staff, physicians and students helped make Lincoln a better place.

Since the inception of the Lincoln National Guard Marathon, Bryan co-workers and students have kept runners refreshed at our water station near the Bryan West Campus.

Physicians join volunteer caregivers from Bryan in aid stations at the marathon.

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OUR SUPPORT OF YOU

Bryan Health community benefits report

Community receives more than $72 million Unreimbursed Cost of Medicare 51.0%

Health Professionals Education 0.5%

Cost of Charity Care 15.8%

Unreimbursed Cost of Medicaid and Other Public Programs 19.5%

Other Community Programs & Subsidized Services 12.5%

Cost reported for the year ended Dec. 31, 2014

Cash & In-kind Contributions 0.7%

$11,502,063

Cost of charity care Free or discounted health services provided to patients who cannot afford to pay and who meet all the criteria for financial assistance. Charity care does not include bad debt. If you have questions about Bryan’s financial assistance program, go to bryanhealth.org/financial-assistance, or visit our financial counselors at 402-481-5791.

$14,119,323

Unreimbursed cost of Medicaid and other public programs Represents the shortfall between the actual unpaid cost of providing care and payments received from the government.

$37,088,587

Unreimbursed cost of Medicare Represents the shortfall between the actual unpaid cost of providing care and payments received from the government.

$00377,735

Health professionals education Cost of providing accredited training and education programs for physicians, nurses and other health professionals through residency education and continuing medical education, plus financial support of the cost of the Bryan College of Health Sciences.

$09,097,412

Other community programs and subsidized services Activities and programs carried out to improve community health and wellness; and health care services that are subsidized because they meet an identified need in the community.

$00,517,081

Cash and in-kind contributions Cash and in-kind donations to other non-profit organizations for charitable purposes.

$72,702,201

Total cost of community benefits provided and the unpaid cost of Medicare Bryan Journeys 21

YOUR SUPPORT OF US

Support is a two-way street

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ollaboration. This powerful action is prominent in the mission and vision statements of Bryan Health.

Collaboration also is the central theme for our 2014 Community Benefit Report and our Annual Report on Giving.

Through your very gracious support, collaborations are working. Gifts of both

time and treasure from the community to Bryan eclipsed $7.5 million in 2014.

It also is evident in our investment into our communities. Bryan’s quantifiable community benefit — more than $72 million in 2014 — is extraordinarily impactful.

As a Nebraska-owned and governed nonprofit, Bryan Health is acutely

aware and attentive to the region’s health needs and therefore worthy of philanthropic support.

In 2015 and beyond, in order to move Forward, we must continue to work Together. Thank you for your support — we are honored to care for your families and communities.

Our supporters

Bryan employee giving in FY 2014

Total number of donors .............................................$1,1 12,730 Total number of gifts ..................................................$1,1 19,429 Average per donor ..................................................... $ 2,313

Number of employee donors ................................ $1,1 11,885 Dollars committed . ................................................... $1,475,383

Investing in a healthy future Total private support generated during Fiscal Year 2014 to benefit Bryan Health: Gifts and pledges from individuals, corporations and foundations .......................... $4,084,439 Planned gifts .............................................................. $2,186,800 Subtotal . ..................................................................... $6,271,239 In-kind gifts . .............................................................. $0 41,886 Volunteer support* .................................................. $1,264,310 Subtotal . ..................................................................... $1,306,196 Total charitable support for Bryan Health in FY 2014 .................................................................. $7,577,435 * 784 volunteers served throughout Bryan Health and contributed 56,067 hours of service in FY 2014, valued at $1,264,310. The Institute of Philanthropy quantifies the value of each hour of service at $22.55.

BRYAN COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES $268,596

scholarships $965,671

How gifts were designated by donors Bryan Medical Center clinical and support departments Bryan College of Health Sciences College of Health Sciences scholarships Crete Area Medical Center Other

Gifts to be received at a future date Number of confirmed estate gifts in FY 2014 to benefit Bryan Health . .................... 6 Cumulative confirmed estate gifts ............................

52 Historical average estate gift to the Bryan Foundation ..................................... $1, 160,000 Average amount of confirmed planned gifts received in FY 2014, with a disclosed amount, and to be received at a future date** ................................ $ ,195,221

crete area medical center $93,424

** Confirmed gifts without a disclosed amount are not factored in the amount listed.

Bold type indicates amounts which exceeded totals from the previous year.

other $142,124

clinical & support $4,843,310

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$4,843,310 $1, 268,596 $ 965,671 $ 0.93,424 $ 0142,124

How donors designated their gifts in FY 2014

DONOR STORIES

Donors choose their impact Broadcasting pioneer supports Nurse Navigator program

Dick Chapin is honoring the memory of his mother’s nursing career by contributing to Bryan’s Nurse Navigator program.

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ick Chapin, longtime Lincoln resident and nationally recognized leader in radio and television broadcasting, has provided a financial gift to Bryan’s Nurse Navigator program to honor his mother and her long career in nursing.

His gift will help Bryan expand the program, which provides individualized support and resources for cancer patients and their families based on patients’ specific medical needs. Longterm development of the Nurse Navigator program is a priority for the Bryan Foundation, and private financial gifts are a vital part of sustaining these services in perpetuity.

“I started my career in broadcasting in Lincoln in 1953, as a salesman on the street for KFOR,” explains DIck, now CEO of the media brokerage firm Chapin Enterprises. During his long career, he’s held statewide and national leadership positions and won many awards, including the National Association of Broadcasters’ (NAB) Distinguished Service Award, the highest recognition a broadcaster can receive, and he’s in NAB’s elite Hall of Broadcast Pioneers.

“When I heard about Bryan’s Nurse Navigator program, I was happy to support it as a way to honor my mother and her work in nursing, which she enjoyed so much,” he says.

“My mother’s name was Helen Agnes McKie Chapin — everyone always called her Aggie — and she was a very generous person who ‘never met a stranger.’ She was a public health nurse at the Whitehall Home for Children in Lincoln and also worked as a Nebraska State Fair nurse for many years.

“To explain a little about my background, I came from very humble origins,” he continues.

“My father died in 1930, which was in the depth of the Depression Era and obviously not a ‘banner year’ in the history of this country. Thank God my mother was a nurse and was able to support us. Even in the worst of the Depression, my brother and I could always bring a friend home to dinner and know they were welcome. There was also a time when, because of the hard financial times, other relatives came to live with us, and my mother provided for them, as well.

“Being raised by a hard-working single mother was an important part of my life, and my brother and I have great affection for her. She loved her nursing career and never stopped working. The hardest thing I had to do after she passed was to give away her starched nursing uniforms, which she

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DONOR STORIES wore to work every day.

“Near the end of her life, my mother had a severe stroke.

She was in a coma at Bryan for seven days, then had to be hospitalized for two years to recover. My brother and I took turns visiting her when she was in the hospital and never missed a day,” he remembers.

“Providing financial support for the Nurse Navigator program seems like a fitting way to honor my mother because of her dedication to her nursing career and how much she enjoyed it.”

After a moment’s further thought, he adds, “I think she’d be pleased.”

Electronic Contracting Company executive appreciates Bryan

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incoln-based Electronic Contracting Company has made an important financial gift to the Bryan Foundation that will help address some of our patients’ most pressing current needs. This philanthropic gift is the third of several major gifts Electronic Contracting Company has provided in recent years to support Bryan’s ongoing commitment to excellence and innovation in patient care.

Adam Karavas founded Electronic Contracting Company, then known as Electronic Equipment Supply Company, in 1956, after he graduated from the University of Nebraska. His affection for Bryan began after he contracted a severe illness while traveling abroad in 1988, and subsequently underwent multiple surgeries and hospitalizations at Bryan Medical Center.

“It took me nine months to fully recover from my illness and return to work,” he says, “and during that time the physicians and nurses at Bryan provided me with really excellent care. The nurses were especially wonderful — their care was both highly professional and very personalized. I remember that they had chocolate malts waiting for me in the refrigerator every night while I was in the hospital.

“My friend Duane Acklie purchased Electronic Contracting Company in 1986,” explains Adam, “and I’ve run the business for him ever since as president.”

Together, the men decided to honor Bryan Health with a philanthropic gift because of the excellent care Karavas received there.

Electronic Contracting Company now has a long history of supporting many aspects of care at Bryan through contributions to the Fine Line Campaign, the Bryan College of Health

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Adam Karavas made a gift to Bryan Health to acknowledge the care he received at the medical center.

Sciences, and now to the comprehensive b2020 campaign.

“For this current gift,” Adam says, “I sat down with Valerie Hunt of the Bryan Foundation and had a very low-key conversation about ways the donation could be used. I felt that the Foundation knew best how we could make the most impact for the community, so I asked them to direct the gift toward their most immediate needs.

“Electronic Contracting Company has been very successful,” he adds, “and we’re pleased to give this gift to Bryan, both to support patient services, and to show our appreciation to Lincoln, which has been the hometown for our business for almost 60 years.”

DONOR STORIES

Estate gift promotes memory care needs

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ark Stephens of Lincoln has designated that a financial gift from his estate be provided to the Bryan Foundation in support of Bryan patients with memory care needs.

This new member of the William Jennings Bryan Society is the third generation family member to run the Lincoln-based family business, Bob Stephens and Associates, which makes and distributes promotional products.

“Being a lifelong Lincolnite,” says Mark, “I was obviously aware of Bryan and have a great deal of confidence in the care they provide. I decided to make this estate gift to the Bryan Foundation because my grandfather on my mother’s side suffered from Alzheimer’s disease, and this experience was very impactful on me as a young man. I’ve wanted to do something to honor my grandfather and help others who have Alzheimer’s disease and their families — to me, making a contribution to Bryan is an appropriate and effective way to accomplish this.”

His first step was to visit with Valerie Hunt, senior development officer at the Bryan Foundation, to discuss how an estate gift could benefit Bryan’s mission to care for patients with Alzheimer’s disease. “We sit down with potential donors for an informal conversation about Bryan’s current needs, priorities and interests, and how these match up with the donors’ plans and ideas. Then, together, we come up with a plan for how to maximize the impact of their financial gift,” Valerie says.

“An important thing to know is that, because of how Bryan values philanthropy, we are structured in a way that allows 100 percent of our donors’ gifts to go directly to the cause or service they intend them for. We’re very proud of that.”

She adds, “Gifts of all levels to the Foundation can have a big impact. For example, some donations have established scholarships for students at the nursing school, and others have been earmarked to provide new clothing for patients in the Emergency Department who are in need, or must have their clothing cut off during treatment.”

Mark’s estate gift will be directed toward helping identify and treat Bryan patients with memory issues. “An example of what the gift might be used for are what we call ‘busy boxes,’” Valerie explains. “These activity boxes contain things like card games, computer games, puzzles and music with headphones, which we’ll provide to help comfort patients and keep them mentally engaged while they’re cared for in the hospital.”

Mark Stephens established an estate gift that will help identify and treat patients who have memory issues.

“My goal is that my estate donation be used very effectively,” says Mark. “Rather than having the majority of your estate go to taxes, it’s good to know that you can make your money work double-time by donating to a well-run nonprofit foundation like Bryan — and that you can do that basically tax-free. That allows your money to support the work of the nonprofit foundation as well as give back to people within your own community. I feel really good that my estate gift will let me do those things for many years in the future.”

To learn how you can support Bryan Health through the b2020 campaign, please call 402-481-8605, or go to bryanhealth.org/b2020.

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BRYAN TRUSTEES

Nursery owner Campbell helps grow health care leaders

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Foundation Board Chair Dick Campbell says leadership is all about giving back.

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ick Campbell is no stranger to board leadership.

This current chair of the Bryan Health Foundation Board was invited to serve on the board approximately eight years ago.

“I’ve been a Bryan Health supporter for a number of years,” he says. “I’m excited to serve in this role to help the Foundation and organization as a whole make an impact on the lives of our patients.”

His passion comes from personal experience as his adult daughter recently recovered from Guillain-Barre Syndrome, a debilitating disease that attacks the nervous system. While her treatment took place outside of Nebraska, he says the entire experience reinforced his passion for personalized, quality care.

Dick’s resume contains an impressive list of volunteer service, including stints as president of the OpenSky Policy Institute Board of Directors, and past chair of the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce, Lincoln Chamber of Commerce and the task force and campaign for the new Pinnacle Bank Arena. He also is the owner of Campbell’s Nurseries and Garden Centers, and served as its president from 1979 until 2012. A master at empowering people around him, Dick is familiar with the challenges and rewards that accompany volunteer leadership.

“I love the people in this community,” he says. “Each and every person is passionate about making this one of the best places to live. It’s a privilege to be able to play a part in accomplishing that goal.”

Since its inception in 1935, the mission of the Bryan Foundation has been simple and straightforward: to provide needed financial support to Bryan Health so it can offer the best in health care to patients and their families. The board exists to ensure the Foundation is carrying out this mission. With more than 20 members, the board encompasses a variety of talented individuals, including the executive leadership of Bryan Health and a number of committed volunteers, such as attorneys, physicians, financial executives and business and community leaders.

“It’s important for us to have a variety of viewpoints represented,” explains Dick. “This leads to valuable discussions that help us improve patient care.”

BRYAN TRUSTEES With the health care industry changing rapidly, the Bryan Foundation plays a critical role in funding hospital improvements.

Recent projects have included the new Bryan Independence Center and the upcoming chapel on the Bryan West Campus and the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Healing Garden in the Women’s and Children’s Tower.

Funds are also distributed within the Bryan Health network through requests made by each department. These requests include items and equipment that will ease staff workloads and improve patient care. With a limited capital improvement budget, the hospital continues to rely on the Foundation to help secure these resources. Proposals are submitted on an ongoing basis, and the board meets quarterly to determine fund allocations.

The quarterly meeting also includes an educational component designed to expose the board members to different

aspects of Bryan Health. In the last couple of years, the board has gotten an in-depth look at the Bryan Trauma Center, the NICU, and the Women’s Health Tower, as well as other areas.

“The educational components help us better understand the health care organization and what we can accomplish with each area,” explains Dick. “As board members, we’re able to speak of these advancements when we’re out in the community.”

Dick and his wife, State Sen. Kathy Campbell, serve as role models for a number of leaders who desire to make a difference from both a professional and personal standpoint.

“There is a joy in being able to see the needs of the community, and to come up with the means and methods to fulfill those needs,” Dick says, smiling. “Board leadership is all about giving back. That’s why we serve and why we financially support the Bryan Foundation.” n

Meet our Board members Bryan Health

Bryan Medical Center

Bryan Foundation

Crete Area Medical Center

Bryan College of Health Sciences

Gene Brake Dick Campbell Dave Dyke, MD Steven Erwin, Chair Richard Evnen Jon Hinrichs, MD Andrew Hove Jr. Jack Huck William Lester Prem Paul, DVM, PhD Donde Plowman, PhD Kimberly Russel Renee Sjulin Mark Walz Ross Wilcox John Woodrich

Sen. Kathy Campbell Nicholas Cusick John Decker John Dittman Steven Erwin Richard Evnen, Chair Brenda Franklin, RN Ron Harris Gary Hustad, MD David Keck, PhD Martin Massengale, PhD Georgianne Mastera, PhD Edward Mlinek, MD Beau Reid Kimberly Russel Gene Stohs, MD John Trapp, MD Lisa Vail, DNP, RN John Woodrich Scott Young

Sam Baird Brian Bossard, MD Richard Campbell, Chair William Cintani Greg Dynek Charles Gregorius, MD Arthur Knox Janet Labenz Andrew Loudon Jaine Merliss Katie Miller Robert Nefsky Robert Norris Albert Owusu-Ansah, MD Trey Pittenger Trent Reed Kimberly Russel Aina Silenieks, MD Beth Smith James Stange Kathy Stewart Jennifer Tricker Cori Vokoun DeeAnn Wenger

Wayne Drummond Tad Eickman, Chair Ken Foster Tom Kozisek Timothy Lieske, MD Mike Pavelka Bob Ravenscroft Linda Stones Amy Vertin, MD Bill Welch

Brenda Franklin, RN Susan Gourley, PhD James Griesen, PhD Michelle Johnson, PhD, RN Georgianne Mastera, PhD, Chair Jake McCain Andrew Merliss, MD Marilyn Moore, EdD Angie Muhleisen Erin Pemberton, JD, MSN Sameano Porchea, PhD Roger Reamer Kimberly Russel Maurice Russell, RPh Lisa Vail, DNP, RN John Woodrich

Bryan Enterprises Tom Ball, Vice Chair Russell Gronewold Angie Muhleisen Robert Nefsky Bob Ravenscroft John Reed, MD Kimberly Russel Kristian Rutford

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BRYAN FOUNDATION

William Jennings Bryan Society member profiles

Hinkleys encourage charitable giving

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ryan Health holds a special place in the hearts of Donna and Lloyd Hinkley.

“I was born at Bryan. I delivered my three children here at this hospital,” Donna says. “We’ve been involved as patients and supporters for a number of years.”

The connection runs deep for Lloyd, too.

“I was honored to serve on the Bryan Foundation Board for 26 years,” he says.

“I actually started on the foundation board for Lincoln General Hospital.”

When the two organizations merged, Lloyd continued to serve on the board for several more years, eventually becoming its chair.

Over the last several decades, Lloyd has served on the Lincoln City Council, the Housing Authority, the Nebraska Appraisal Board and the Real Estate Commission. This Korean War veteran also was privileged to participate in a recent Freedom Flight to Washington, D.C. Now retired from successful careers in real estate, both Lloyd and Donna enjoy spending time with family and friends, while giving back to the community.

Donna serves as a docent at the Nebraska History Museum and looks forward to volunteering with a music group for local retirement homes and facilities and playing bridge with friends.

Lloyd maintains a small office downtown, keeping a few hours open during the week to manage tenants in 10 office spaces. The Hinkleys enjoy

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Lloyd and Donna Hinkley of Lincoln support efforts to make their community a healthier place in which to live.

Husker sporting events and watching their grandchildren participate in sports, as well.

“I stopped playing softball when I was 69 years old,” says Lloyd, smiling. “Now I get to cheer on my grandkids — and give them game-winning tips!”

There’s no doubt about it: The Hinkleys cheer for the good of the community.

“The health care field has changed so much,” says Donna. “We’ve been able to witness the growth firsthand from a number of viewpoints.”

The couple encourages others to be part of the aforementioned growth by considering Bryan Health in their estate planning.

“When choosing to give for charitable purposes, you can’t go wrong with an organization such as Bryan,” Lloyd says.

“They will make sure it goes back into the community, making this a better and healthier place to live.”

To learn how you can support Bryan Health, please call 402-481-8605, or go to bryanhealth.org/b2020.

BEYOND EXPECTATIONS

Gifts salute exceptional service Our patients and their families made gifts to Bryan in honor of these physicians and employees, who went beyond expectations to provide exceptional service.

Larry Backes Amber Beard April Behrens Lacey Belzer Dr. Reginald Burton Dr. Christopher Christensen Jared Clough Dr. John Cordova Katie Cutshall Jayme Droge Sally Eppenbach Mikaela Esterling Dr. Douglas Fiedler Chrissy Fleury Dr. Timothy Gardner Kate Guardiola Mary Gunther Bethany Hays Kristine Hindman Lillian Hollingsed Duane Hugo Jona Keeler Mikaela Kidwell

Shawn Krogh Jessica Kuhr Dr. Michael Kutayli Dr. Sean Leach Sharla Mad John Maier Benjamin Mallam Doris Martin Candace Melcher Janel Michael Dr. Ellen Miller Tisha Minzel Nicole Molczyk Sara Morton Natalie Niles Kaitlin Nissen Dr. Robert Oakes

Dr. Stanley Okosun Farida O’Neill Mary Peters Sandra Petersen Joy Plautz Dr. Kevin Pogreba Carrie Reynolds Mona Reynolds Jeff Roller Heather Ross Jessica Roth Chelsea Russell Sarah Schroeder Scott Schroeder Beau Searcy Hudson Sherri Selvage Madie Smith

Rina Strydom Ashley Stuart Brett Swarts Robyn Swartzentruber Nicole Tan Borgeson Jo Thompson Dr. Noel Timmons Dr. Daniel Tomes Claire Valder Daniel Van Ranken Dwayne Ventry Sr. Connie Walters Heather Watson Dr. Ryan Whitney Rachel Zagozda OR Heart Team Cardiovascular ICU Cardiac Cath Lab Bryan East Campus Emergency Department Bryan West Campus 5E/5W

You can recognize outstanding care with a Beyond Expectations gift. Contact the Bryan Foundation staff at 402-481-8605 to learn how.

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2014 ANNUAL REPORT ON GIVING

William Jennings Bryan Society The William Jennings Bryan Society recognizes people who have invested in the future of Bryan through a planned gift.

Carl J. Ander Diane & Steve Andersen Marilyn M. Baker Vilis & Helen Berst Lyle F. Bigley Mary H. Brown Frances Buell Jeff & Amy Burg Joseph & Margaret Carlson Dr. Carolyn Cody Edward L. Cooley James Cuddeford Ken & Shirley Dermann Dr. Alan Domina Barbara A. Godden Gerald & Nancy Gondringer Jim & Margaret Griesen Ron Groepper Richard Hansen Dorothy & Francis Haskins

Catherine & Gregory Hershberger Lloyd Hinkley Donna Hinkley Phylis Hollamon Berg Diane & Larry Kathol Dr. Alexander Kingsley Nelis Lago Tom Lesoing Lynette & Bruce McKeag Dr. Bruce Miller Marilyn & David Moore Rev. Dr. Clarke Mundhenke Harold & Marilyn Pfeiffer Verla & Tom Plummer Bob & Karen Ravenscroft Dr. Vonn & Debra Roberts Cheryl Rourke Sharri Rowley Kimberly A. Russel Robert Schiebinger

Diane Snapp Jerry & Barbara Solomon Jim & Suanne Stange Mark Stephens David & Linda Sundberg David Thompson Virginia & Burnell Von Seggern Patricia & Clinton Webb Herm & Helen Wiebers David Wilcox

Cecil Albert Estate Anonymous Bryan Medical Center Bryan Volunteers and Customer Care Aaron Buckstaff (DC) The Community Health Endowment

of Lincoln Crete Area Health Care Foundation E.J. Faulkner Estate Phylis Hollamon Berg Robert E. & Mary J. Moore (DC) Lee & Betty Schroeder (DC)

Mary G. & Duane T. Swanson (DC) John L. & Sophy H. Teeters (DC)

The Dr. Bastani Family Davis Design The Hawks Foundation Wayne & Nancy Hester Albert & Lois Hoesch Estate

Christine Janda (DC) The Kim Foundation Lincoln Hospital Association Elizabeth M. Miller Estate Rogers Foundation

Donald R. & Mary L. (DC) Swanson Union Bank & Trust Company

Marilyn Baker Bryan Heart Bryan Medical Center West Auxiliary Jeff & Amy Burg Dr. Carolyn Cody Electronic Contracting Company Frederick & Hallie Houtz Estate Dorothy & Francis Haskins HealthLincoln Inc. Lincoln Community Foundation Inc. Lincoln Radiology Group, PC

Medtronic Charles & Esther Miller Estate Marilyn & David Moore Harold & Marilyn Pfeiffer Vance & Barbara Rogers (DC) Kimberly A. Russel & Dirk Brom, MD Richard Saduikis (DC) Sampson Construction John & Laura Slife (DC) Diane Snapp Ken Snider

US Bank Odeth Wall (DC) Helen Weber

Founders Cumulative gifts of $500,000 or more.

(DC) indicates deceased.

Leaders Cumulative gifts of $250,000499,999.

(DC) indicates deceased.

Builders Cumulative gifts of $100,000249,999.

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(DC) indicates deceased.

2014 ANNUAL REPORT ON GIVING

Progressives Cumulative gifts of $50,00099,999.

Duane & Phyllis Acklie Allied Tour & Travel Robert Allington Estate Ameritas Charitable Foundation Jean Ames Trust Agnes Asmussen Estate Assurity Life Insurance Company Raymond J. Becker (DC) Lyle F. Bigley Bryan Medical Center Administration Bryan School of Nurse Anesthesia Bryan Woman's Board Dr. Reginald Burton & Dr. Jamie Snyder Wayne E. Carnicle Estate Carver Trust Fund

City of Lincoln Eleanor Dixon Estate DKJL Family Foundation J.E. Dunn Construction Company Alice G. Eberhard Estate EducationQuest Foundation Inc. Emergency Medical Services Inc. Dale Fadschild Estate Duane Fjellin (DC) Helene Fuld Trust Dr. Lewis Harris (DC) Lloyd & Donna Hinkley Independence Center Alumni Association Kinder Porter Scott Family Foundation

Lincoln Industries MDS Pharma Services Angie & Dan Muhleisen Stuart Nichols (DC) Pathology Medical Services, P.C. Mildred Rowley (DC) Sandhills Publishing The James Stuart III Family Foundation Fern D. Swanson (DC) Swing Against Cancer Woods Charitable Fund

Abel Foundation Alpha Phi Craig & Devon Ames Carl & Jane (DC) Ander Bob (DC) & Ann Brown Bryan School of Nursing Alumni Association Dr. Stephen & Beth Carveth Commercial Investment Properties Edward & Doris (DC) Cooley Joseph Cooper Estate Cornhusker Bank Lois Dargeloh Dialysis Center of Lincoln Donlan Foundation EPreward, Inc. Richard Evnen & Kimberly Heier Ken & Deb Foster Don Freeman Jan Garvin & Jim Spalding Genentech Inc. Barbara A. Godden

Jim and Margaret Griesen Russ & Jane Gronewold Viola Hronis (DC) Everett & Mary Jane Knoche (DC) Wilma Kuster (DC) Dr. Glen & Elba Lau Charles (DC) & Hermine Leffler Bill & Judy Lewis Arthur & Gladys Marquardt (DC) Florence Mauroules Lynette & Bruce McKeag Daniel (DC) & Ruth McPherson NAI/FMA Realty Nebraska Emergency Medicine, PC Nebraska Hospital Association Nebraska Trauma & Acute Care Surgery Pfizer Inc. Quest Diagnostics Bob & Karen Ravenscroft The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Ruth Schwartz (DC)

Jerry & Barbara Solomon Donna Stone (DC) The Stuart Family Foundation David and Linda Sundberg Beverly & Robert Taylor Shirley Travis UNICO Group, Inc. W.K. Kellogg Foundation Ron & Valery Wachter Robert Wade Trust Patricia & Clinton Webb Ellen Weissinger Wells Fargo William (DC) & Mae Whitmer Dr. James & Mimi Wickless Ross & Judy Wilcox Doug & Lois Wilson Windstream John & Jeannie Woodrich

Kay & Edwin “Bud” (DC) Abbott Action For Students Ameritias Financial Services Associated Anesthesiologists, PC Viola Babcock Trust Bailey Lauerman Sam & Joyce Baird Oliver Baker Memorial Trust Dr. John Baldwin Nadyne Bauer

Ellen & Pat Beans Bob & JoAnne Bettenhausen Bettenhausen Family Foundation Esther Beynon (DC) Gary & Connie Binder Ray & Betty Bloomquist Deb & Ed Boehle Marshall & Jennie Borchert Brester Construction Inc. Bryan Medical Staff

Edgar Bumanis Osvalds (DC) & Daila Bumanis Burlington Northern Foundation Ruth Jones Cadwallader (DC) Dick & Kathy Campbell Jack (DC) & Mary Carey Alda Carlson Joseph & Margaret Carlson Jack Carnie George & Elaine Carr

(DC) indicates deceased.

Defenders Cumulative gifts of $25,00049,999.

(DC) indicates deceased.

Champions Cumulative gifts of $10,00024,999.

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2014 ANNUAL REPORT ON GIVING Richard & Jackie Chapin Cline Williams Wright Johnson & Oldfather LLP Cooper Foundation Jim Cuddeford Nick & Ann Cusick Roger & Gayle-ann Douglas William (DC) & Betty Dresser Mike & Terri Dunlap DuTeau Chevrolet-Subaru Eells Trust T.A. Filipi Estate Neil (DC) & Gail Finsand FirsTier Bank Dean & Debbie Fisher Ted & Marlene (DC) Forke Harriet Fort (DC) Ruth Foster Estate Esther Fox Dr. Deepak Gangahar Dr. Benjamin Gelber General Mills Foundation Generals’ Club Dr. Charles & Carolyn Gregorius Guidepoint Global Sharon & Eric Hadenfeldt Richard Hansen Ron & Chris Harris Ron & Chris Harris Charitable Foundation Ruth Hartley (DC) Leonard Hartwig (DC) Larry & Sandy Harvey Dr. Bob & Helen Hayes Jean & Larry Hennings

Frank & Liz Hilsabeck George & Alice Holmstedt (DC) Craig Howlett Kathleen Howlett IMSCORP Don B. Johnson (DC) Mabel H. Johnston Estate Harold & Charlotte (DC) Kelley Kensington Quilters Kidwell Inc. KLKN-TV Drs. Elizabeth & Steven Lau Rick & Anita Leggott Lincoln Association of Health Underwriters Lincoln General Hospital Foundation Lincoln Insurance Group Lincoln Telephone & Telegraph Lincoln Voiture 103 Marv & June Lyman Paul & Kay Maize Drs. Christopher & Erin Masada James A. & Georgianne Mastera Campbell McConnell Suzanne McMasters Dr. Clyde & Susan Meckel Wynn & Sheila Mehlhaff Dr. Andrew & Jaine Merliss Charlie & Sherry Meyer Milius, Gibbens, Friesen, Hattan, Martin, Rauner & Rutan Cheryl & Marty Miller Ken & Pat Morrison Rev. Dr. Clarke & Sharon Mundhenke Tressie Murdock Estate

National Park Service Nebraska Community Blood Bank Nebraska Heart Institute Robert & Mary Nefsky Lucille Nefsky Estate James F. & Virginia Nissen Novartis Consumer Health Inc. Olney Foundation Inc. David & Ruth Patrick (DC) Margaret Pavelka Estate Tasha Pfenning & Curt Eliker Elvin L. Platt Estate Verla and Tom Plummer PrivIT Purdue Lecture Program Group Mrs. E.B. Reed (DC) Dr. John & Kay Reed Dr. Herb & Ginny Reese (DC) Region V Services Susan & Paul Rego Dr. Vonn & Debra Roberts Karen Rock Sharri Rowley Runza National Rural Health Partners, Inc. Saint Elizabeth Regional Medical Center Administration Steven D. Salisbury (DC) Benno Sand & Marlys Gapstur Sand Schneider (USA) Inc. Florence & Paul Schorr (DC) The Joe W. & Ruth K. Seacrest Foundation June Smith SmithKline Beecham

Southeast Nebraska Hematology & Oncology Consultants Jim & Suanne Stange State of Nebraska Stuart Foundation Sutter Place Interiors Swanson Russell Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America Thoratec TierOne Bank Dennis & Pat Vermaas VHA Dr. Walt (DC) & Joann Weaver Weller Foundation Dr. Vernon & Janet Westberg Dr. Ryan & Marietta Whitney Herm & Helen Wiebers Dr. Eric & Kathleen Williams Lynn & Robyn Wilson Shirley & Carl Wohlfarth Dr. Larry Wood Woods Bros Realty Wyeth Ayerst Laboratories Verla & Gordon Youngquist

(DC) indicates deceased.

Honor roll of donors for 2014 This list (Pages 32-39) recognizes gifts of $50 or greater in 2014. An asterisk (*) denotes Bryan Health Employees as of Dec. 31, 2014.

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Kay Abbott Justin Abbott Abel Foundation Jenny* & Steve Abler Becki* & Ron Ackermann Active Life Family Chiropractic Tina Adams Roger* & Christina Adams Priscilla* Adams Karen* Adamsheck Kelsey* Addison Ahmed* Al-Abdily Albers Brown Law Firm Hannah* Albracht James Alexander Susan* & Delbert Allen April* Allen Allied Tour & Travel Alpha Phi Gina* Alvarez

Carrie* Ambrose Dr. Cori Amend & Ryan Sothan Craig & Devon Ames Carl Ander Dawn* & Scott Andersen Diane* Andersen Erica* Anderson Jaclyn* Anderson Jennifer* Anderson Mickey* Anderson Morgan* Anderson Pam* Anderson Stacey* Anderson Colleen* Andrews Martha Joan Andros Dr. Albert* Ansah AOI Corporation AON AORN Dorthy* & Rob Applegate

Ardean & Eloise Arndt Tiffani* & J J Arndt Sarah* Arntt Wendy* Arp Asha Salon Cynthia* Ault Aaron* Aupperle Katie* & Jeff* Austin Jeffrey* Austin Janice* & Stacy Ayres B & R Stores Ken & Sidonia Babcock Sally* & Travis Bach Charles Bachinski Kelli* Backman Dennis* & Mary Jane Bade Jamie* & Rustin Bader Teri* & Greg Baer Rick* Bagby Wendell & Donna Bailey

2014 ANNUAL REPORT ON GIVING Deb* & Brad Bailey Renae* Bailey Camille* Bailous Sam & Joyce Baird Marilyn Baker Bob* & Mary Baker Dr. Mathue* Baker Shelley* Baldassano Lois* Baldwin Anissa* & Mike Ballard Caroline* Barber Charles* Bare Andrew & Amy Bargen Nancy* Bargen Larry* Barkdoll Dr. Amy* Barker Susan* Barnason Katie* & Jody Barnes Drs. Sean & Stephanie Barry Jerome* & Chelsa* Barry Jerilyn* Barta Lowell Bartek Jean Bartels Margaret* Bartels Marjorie Bartels Melissa* & Tanner Bartels Christie* Bartelt Sarah* & Gary Barth Christine* Bartoo Dr. Jay & Shoba Bastani Ann* & Shayne Bauer Pat Baumert Dr. Larry* & Jan Bausch Kimberly* & Willis Bax Dawn* & Kevin Baxa Viron & Mildred Baxter Tammy* Bayliss Kristopher* Beahan Debora* Beam Ellen* & Patrick Beans Beatrice Community Hospital & Health Center Jacalyn* Beau Ross Beavers Clayton* Becher Tandy* Becher Deberah* Beck Linda* Becker Rhonda* Becker Samantha* Beckler Sloane* Beckler Courtney Beckman Kama* & Chris Bedient Barb* Bedke Jeff* Bedke Michele* Beekmann Stephanie* Behrens Nicole* Behring Cathy & David Behrns Edward* Beins Bella Baby Photography

Marsha* Belz Lacey* Belzer Bruce* Benedetto Kathleen* Benes Betty Benjamin Daniel* Benson Melinda* Bentjen Holly* Beran Ann* & Eric Berg Stacey* Bergantzel Janine* & Corey Berger Jill* Berger Galen* & Megan Bernadt Melanie* Bernadt Carolyn* Bernasek Kathryn* Berndt Rebecca* Berner Charles* Berst Sharon* & Sam Bethune Deborah* Bevard Debra* & Jack Bewley Lyle Bigley Wilma Binder Gary* & Connie* Binder Gregory* Bischof Alla* Bishko Laurie* Blankman Darcy* & Jerod Blayney Kayla* Bledso Jerry* Blickfeldt Betty* Bloomquist Ray* Bloomquist Pam* Bly Deb* & Ed Boehle Brian & Vicki Boesche Gay* Bogan Julie* Bogle-Macke Tiffany* Bohm Patty* & Randy Bollinger Brianne* Boltinghouse Norma & Robert Bolton Scott* Boltz Tracy* & Sam Boman Eileen* & Roger Bonin Linda* Bonjoc Karen* & Chris Border Deb* Border Andrey Borkovskiy Julie* Bornemeier Mary* Bornman Jose* Bosques Connie Boster Lina* & Brett Bostwick Abbie* Bottrell Jena* Bouwens Phyllis Bovee Donna* Brabb Eileen* Bradbury Leora* Bradley Gene Brake Janelle* & Ryan Bray

Roger* & Mary Breitbarth Paula* Brennan Brester Construction Inc. Barb* & Brad Brettmann Paula* Brettmann Katie* & Nick Breunig Judy* & Jim Brichacek Vivian* Brinkmeyer BJ* Brittenham Bonnie* Bro Debra* Brockman-Custer Jana* Broekemier Richard Bronder Ann Brown Melissa* Brown Michael* Brown Shonda* Brown Theresa* Brown Lisa* & Tim Brumm Erin* Brummett Kathy* Brune Janelle & Doug Bruning Susanne* Bruning Bryan Mental Health Management Team Bryan Volunteers and Customer Care Heather* Bryden Dara* Buckendahl Bethany* Buczinski Crystal* Buhl-Vetick Edgar* Bumanis Nancy* Bundy Linda & Gerald Bunting-Blake Carol* & Bill Burbach Sarah* Burbach Jeff* & Amy Burg Jennie* Burianek Gloria* Burkey Lisa* Burkhardt Monica* & Kevin Burklund Nicole* Burleigh Deb* & Leon Burow Kristin* & Jim Burress Rebecca* Burson Julie* Burton Sharon Buskirk Connie Bussinger Patricia* & Curtis Butler Judson & Karen Byleen Gail* Byrd Alan* & Judy Cable Eunice Cade Lori* Caldwell Tabatha* Caldwell Jaimi* & Todd Calfee Pamela* Calkins Amie* Callahan Dick & Kathy Campbell Christine* & Richard Campbell Collin & Angie Caneva Canyon Coffee Roasters

Robert Cardwell Mary Carey Jolynn Carlson Joseph & Margaret Carlson Kay & Curt Carlson Marcia* & Jeremy Carlson Sarah* Carothers Colleen* Carpenter George* & Elaine Carr Dawn* Carta Sarah* Carter Matthew* Carver Courtney* & Bryan Cederburg Corinna* Cerveny Debra* Cerveny ChadCRG Images Barbara* Chadek Harold & Frances Chaffee Peggy* Chantry Cortney Chapin Richard & Jackie Chapin Michael* Chapman Elizabeth* & Clayton Chesebro Sin* Chong Judy* & Jerry Christensen Paula* & Scott Christensen June* & Rich Christy Jennifer Cintani Bill & Marilyn Cintani Dr. Dennis & Rhoda Claridge Amy* Clark Megan* Clark Bobbi* & Sam Clinch Lydia* Clodfelter Dr. Scott* & Louann Coatsworth Dr. Carolyn* Cody Deborah* Coffey Kris* Cole Norma* Coleman Kandice* Coleman-Arnberger Karen Colleran Lisa* Collins Complete Children's Health Heather* Comstock Rochelle* Condon Carrie* Conley Doreen* & Jim Connell Jay Conrad Ron & Shirley Conradi Janice* Cook Ramona* Cookus DeeAnn* & Scott Cooper Joe* Cooper Jessica* Corder Toni* Cordes Sue* Corkill Chelsey* Corlett Kimberly* Corner Cornerstone Print & Marketing Brooke* & Chad Cose John & Lynne Costin

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2014 ANNUAL REPORT ON GIVING Diane* Cottingham Gina Cotton Jean* & Rick Cotton Linda* Coulter Sara* & Brett Cover Beverly* & James Cowell Kay* Crabtree Monica* Cramm Hidy* Crandell Susan* Crane Crete Area Health Care Foundation Crib Notes Julie* & David Crist Rhonda* Cron Lynn* Cronin Tina* & Steve Crosby Brian* Cross Tiffany* Crounse Patricia* Crow Crowe Howath LLP James* Crowley Crown Pointe Townhome Association Patty* Cruey Kirstin* Culhane Carli Culjat Daniel & Shannon Cullan Peg Cullen James* Cummings Julie* Cummings Maurice* Cunningham Cindy* Dahl Calvin Dale Katrina* Dannewitz Rebecca* Darrah Carol* & Lloyd Darrough Datapeak Inc. Andrea* Davenport Heather* Davey Lori* Davidsaver John & Martha Davidson Valda Davidson Julie Davis Michael & Teri Davis Davis Design Miranda* Davis Peggy* Davis John & Tammy Decker Kristi* Deffenbaugh Dr. Judith DeGraff April* & Ryan Deis Andy* Dejong Theresa* & Aaron* Delahoyde Luis* Delgado Sandy* Delp Barbara* Denner Donna* Densberger David* Dermann Barbara* Dethlefs Kelly* & Ryan Dewing Mary* & Francis Dickerson Dianne Dickey

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Beth* Dickhaut Julie* Dickinson-Armstrong Holly* Didier Rod* Didier Mandi* Dierberger Vicki* Dierking Kim* Dierks Mary & John Dilley Kris* Dittmer Lisa* Ditzler Mike* & Julie* Dixon DKJL Family Foundation Alice Doane Sharon Doll Julie* & Myron Dorn Lisa* & Wesley Dorn Dawn* Dorsey Julie* & Alan Doster Carol* Dougherty Joyce Douglas Anita & Harlow Dover Angela* Dowding Brenda* Downey Linda* & Garry Dragoo Mathew* Dragoo Jackie* Drake Maureen* Drake Geri Draper Sara* & Dave Draus Dr. Anthony* & Lisa Dresbach Suzanne* & Todd Drew Jayme* Droge Jenna* & Ron Dubas Jason* Dubas Teresa* Duff Anne* Duhs Robbie* Dumond Dianne* Dunkle Alison* & Andrew Dunlap Barbara Dunn Marsha & Donald Dunn Nghia* & Thuy Vu Duong DuTeau Chevrolet-Subaru Laurie* Eacker Lynelle* Earnest Lillian Easley Marissa* Ebel Patricia* Ebert Lu Ann* Ebke EducationQuest Foundation Inc. Pam Edwards Stephanie* & Jeff Eells Alice Eggers Ehlers Animal Care Laureen* & Roger Ehmen Tad Eickman Colleen* & Randy Eickmeier Adam* Eickmeier Jennifer* Eisenhauer Ronda* Eitzmann Travis* Ekeren

Wendy & Douglas Elder Electronic Contracting Company Elkhorn Valley Anesthesia PC Reginald* & Carie Ellis Mark* Eltiste Delbert & Janice Emerson Debra* Enderle Jessie* Enfield Loretta* & Mike Engel Christa* Engel Shannon* Engler Kristine* Erickson Dr. Nicole* Anderson Ericksen Summer* Erickson Kari* & Mike Eskens Rosa* Espinoza Cindy* & Dave Essay John & Molly Esseks Mikaela* Esterling Sheryl* & Dennis Evans William* & Jennifer Evans Patty* & Roger Evans Karen* & Bob Everitt Richard Evnen & Kimberly Heier Excel Chiropractic and Wellness Dr. Lynette* Exum John* Fahrnbruch Carolyn Faines Herb Faling Dr. John & Jean Fallick Joyce & Ronald Faltys Tammy* & Todd Fandrich Paula* Fankhauser Linda* Faris Spencer & Amelia Farrell Laurie* Fast Sondra* Feeken Susan* Fehringer Suzanne* Felix Jennifer* Fencl Alyson* Ferguson Lora* Ferguson Ruth* & Paul Few Carolyn* & David Fiala Peter Field & Julie Lum Janet* & George Finley First United Methodist Church, Lincoln First United Methodist Church, Waverly Dean & Debbie Fisher Fit Republic Evalyn & Donald (DC) Fitzwater Jennifer* Fleming Kristine* Fleming Marie Fletcher Ted Forke Sara* & Kevin Forsberg Don & Peggy Fosbender Katie & Kurt Fossen Jackie* & Troy Foster Ken* & Debra Foster Sherry* & Ken Fougeron

Esther Fox Steve* & Valerie Frager Diann & Jack Frahm Leigh Anne* Frame Janelle* & James Francis Brenda Franklin Darryn* Franklin Laura Franzluebbers Sheryl* Freeman Joy* Frey Mary Lynn* Frey Barbara* Fricke Jacquelynn* Friedman Carol* & Ardell Friesen Matilda* Frimpong Stephanie* Frink Doug* & Adrianne* Frohn William* Fromme Katrina* & Larry Fultz Jean* & Eric Fung Leia* Gadeken Lowell & Barbara Gaither John & Carol Gale Barbara Galvin Jennifer* & Scott Gamet Connie* Ganz Andria* Gardiner Timothy & Patti Gardner Jan Garner Jan* Garvin & Jim Spalding Suzanne* Gasper Robyn* Gasseling Michael* Gaver Suzanne & Mark Geist General Mills Foundation Briana* Genetti Penny* German Jill* Geschke Heather* & Bob Gettner Douglas & Margaret Gibson Adam* & Whitney Gibson Nancy* Gibson MaryAnn & Robert Gies Gwen* Gies Eugene Giles Pam & Tom Gillaspie Yidenekachw* Gizaw Georgia Glass Lois Gleaves Patsy* & Scott Gleim Roger* Glen Michelle* Glenn Barbara A. Godden Goetz Trucking Amanda* Golden Melinda* Gonzalez Melissa* & Daniel Goodman James & Eleanora Goodrich Yuka* Goosic Jill* Gorton Susan & Barry Gourley

2014 ANNUAL REPORT ON GIVING Judith* & Eugene Grabow Amy Graham Jenny* Gramann Nancy* Grant Kimberly* Graves Joshua* & Jennifer Gray Charlene* & Brant Green Christina* Green Rachel* & Chad Greene Mindy* Greenrod Arlene* Greever Rita* Gregg Dr. Charles & Carolyn Gregorius Gregory & Appel Insurance Kathy Gressley Melva Gressley Jim & Margaret Griesen Heidi* Griess Edye* Griffin Patricia* & Joe Grof Russ* & Jane Gronewold Kristina* & Duane Gropp Ken & Joanne Gross Wanda* Grothen Diana* & Michael Grubb Christiana* Grubb Kathy* & Dr. Jeffery Grubbe Elizabeth* Grummert Harriet* & Harry Grupy Cristina* Guerrero Guidepoint Global Mary* Gunther Loretta* Gurtsak Gynecology & Fertility PC Delores & Robert Haberman Sharon* & Eric Hadenfeldt Paul* & Rachelle Hadley Sharon* & Brian Hagelgantz Patricia* Haggard Bug* & Bob Hahn Nancy* Hakel-Smith & David Smith Janet* Hall Kimberly* Haller Zachary* Halley Rhonda* & Kenneth Hallquist Dawn Halvorsen Istiglal* Hamad Amy* Hamburger Cynthia* Hamik David* Hamilton David* & Barbara* Hanen Sara* & Bobby Hanes Mike* Hanigan Becky* & James Hansbrough Jamie* & Robert Hansel Dennis & Joyce Hansen Dr. Dale* & Sandra Hansen Mary* Hansen Debara Hanshaw Angela* & Trevor Hanson Jacklin* Hanson

Donald & Sandra Hardinger Teresa* Hardy Linda* & John Harms Sharon* & Daniel Harms Kent* Harner Marcia & John Harnly Jerrold Harrenstein Leah* & Jason Harrington Donna Harris Ron & Chris Harris Susan Harris Angela* Harris Donna* Harris Elia* Harris Jan* Harris Christina* Harrom Cory* Hart Margaret Hart Susie Hart Kari* Hartley Carol* Harvey Harold* Harvey Lacey* Harvey Renee* Hathaway Timothy Hauck Linda* Haun Bryanna* & Jarrett Hayes Kimberley* Hazelton HDR Architecture Inc. Healthcare Financial Management Association Blair* & Sean Heard Heart City Bull Bash Kathleen Hecker Sue* Heckman Cathy & Charley Hedstrom Julianne* Heftie Helen & Gerald Heim Anne* Heimann Jane* Heine Leigh* & Mark Heithoff Janice Hejl Carla Helton Sally* Hempel Matthew* Henjes Michael* & Jill Henle Sara* & John Hennessy Cari* & Troy Henning Jodi* Henning Jean & Larry Hennings Jessica* Henrichs Danielle* & Collin Henricksen Arlis Helzer Henry Stephanie* & Derrick Hensel Angela* Herbert Deanna* Herman Kelly* Herrell Brenda* & Bart Herrick Catherine & Gregory Hershberger Joyce* & Don Herz Carmen* Hesser

Sapphire* Hesser Wayne & Nancy Hester Jim & Marjorie Hewitt April Heyen Donna* & Larry Heyen April* Heyen Maurice* Higgins Mark Hightower Christine* Hildreth Betty & Ross Hill Erika* Hill Lloyd & Donna Hinkley Dr. Jon Hinrichs and Donna Woods Dick Hitz Edward & Marilyn Hladky Kristie Hoch Hannah* Hoebelheinrich Rebecca* Hoesche Sadie* & Garth Hoesing Twila* Hoferer Patricia* Hofferber Heidi* & Eric Hoffman Milton & Betty Hofstad Joan* Hogancamp Robyn* Hoisington Phylis Hollamon Berg Jessica* Holland Clifford & Marcia Hollestelle Lillian* Hollingsed Patricia* & Jim Holloway Larry* Holmquist Tracy Holsing Mary Ellen* Hook Lesa* & Tom Hoppe Mary* Hoppe Mollie* Hopper Joe & Marian Horky Virgil* & Susan Horne Jr. Robert* Hosler Carla* & Dan Hottovy Sue* & Paul Hottovy Donna* & Steven Houchin Jennie* Houser Andrew & Ellan Hove Jolene* Howell Sarah* Howell Kathleen Howlett Janis* & William Howlett Dr. Gordon & Sally Hrnicek Colleen* Hudson Dick & Ann Hudson Lisa* Huettner Colleen* Hughes Emily* Hughes Nancy* & Mike Hula Jill* & Tyler Hull Rhonda* Hunt Valerie* & Adam Hunt Dr. Rubab* & Ahsan Husain Cheryl* Husted David* Hutcheson

Lynn* Hutt Hy-Vee Donna* Hyde Daniel & Jean Hylland Michelle* & Randy Hynek-Thomas Brianne Ibarra Harlow & Linda Inman Inpatient Physician Associates Dawn* & Travis Isaacs Tanya Island Janee* Isom Jodi* Isom Alan* Jackson Barbara* & James Jackson Dawn & Jason Jackson Jacob North Printing Co. Inc. David* & Lynn Jacobs Susan* Jagoda Fatmata* Jalloh Pat* James Deborah Janky Kim* & Steven Janssen Tricia* & James Jara Karen* & Michael Jardine Joseph & Anita Jarecke Julie* & Terry Jarosz Autumn* Jay Angie* Jedlicka Linda* Jeffery Alicia* & Jeremy Jennings Kenneth Jensby Erma Jensen Jensen Consulting Mary* & Walt Jensen Marcia* Jensen Annette* Jobman Ashley* Johannes Gail* Johansen Bradley* Johnson Chrystal Johnson Cindy* Johnson Darlene* Johnson Diane* & Craig Johnson Jessica* Johnson Laura* Johnson Linda* & Scott Johnson Lori* A. Johnson Lori* K. Johnson Matthew* Johnson Michael* Johnson Michelle* & Mike Johnson Molly* & Paul Johnson Molly* A. Johnson Richard & Margaret Johnson Rosemarie & Tate Johnson Sherrie* Johnson Stephanie* Johnson Teresa* Johnson Terry Johnson Anne Jonas Edna* & Larry Jones

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2014 ANNUAL REPORT ON GIVING Gretchen* Jones Janice* Jones Kevin* & Michel Jones Lisa* Jones Paula & John Jones Roger Jorgenson & Jan Meyer Philip* & Christa Joy Travis Jueden Angie* & Randy Jurgens Patty* Kahler Susan* Kaltenberger Ann* Kamino Chad & Kristina Kamler Ann* Kansier Robin* Kappler Barb* Kastens Kathy* Kastl Chris* Kastrinos Katheryn* Kathe Diane* Kathol Linda* Kattes Roy* Kaup Chad* Keckler Cindy* Keckler Danielle* Keller Harold Kelley Ruth* & Michael Kellner Tim* & Linda Kelly Kathleen* Kelly Sarah* Kelly Shellee* Kersenbrock Laurie* & Bernie Ketterl Kidwell Mikaela* Kidwell Fred & Vivian Kiechel Kiechel Fine Art Colette* Kiefer-Barton Amy* Kieffer The Kim Foundation David* & Katie Kimbrough Amy* Kimminau Linda* Kimminau Sharon* & Frank* Kimmons Amy* King Mary* Kingery Mary Kinsey Lari* Kiple Sandra* Kirchner Sarah* Kirchoff Diana* Kirk Donna Kirkendall Jeanne* Kleeb Marilyn* Klem KLKN-TV Kelli* & Todd Klopfenstein Charly Knauss Carrie* Knievel Sharlene & Marvin Knippelmeyer Karen* Knobel Art & Earlene Knox Linda* Knudsen

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Deanne* Kobza Kristina* Koch Sherry* Koenigsman Janet* & Dan Koerner Jean* Kolar Mary* Kolar Kenneth & Liz Koop Dixie* Kornfeld Rolanda* Kortan Cheryl* & Rico Kotrous Katie* Kranau Donna* Kraus Anne* & David Krause Franklin* & Sarah Krause Larry* & Karen Krebsbach Jennifer* Kreifels Kerri* Kreifels Bonnie* & Lonnie Kreiter Dexter* Krell Josef* Kren Willa & Ken Kritner Lauren* & Larry Kroeker Gordon & Jane Krogh Rod & Dawn Krogh Shawn* & Desarai Krogh Dr. Steven* & Judy Krueger Kiedra* Krueger Steven & Marlene Kruse Rachel* & Ron Kubalek Marcia* & Dean Kube Kathy* & David Kubert Bernice* Kubicek Polly* Kubik Kathleen & Randall Kucera Pamela* Kuhl William* & Lila Kulwicki Joseph* & Lyn Kummer Karla* Kunkle Chris* Kunz Karen* Kurbis Catherine* Kurpgeweit Deborah* Kurtz Amanda* Kuta Dr. Michael & Amber Kutayli Michael* Kuznetsov Mary* Labadie Janet & Richard Labenz Barbara* Lacher Dr. Sushil Lacy Julie* Lacy Nelis* Lago Kyle* Lamb Adam* & Michelle Lambrecht James* Lamken John B. Lamphere (DC) Ron* & Martha Lane Daniel* Lantis Julia* & Duane Lantz Dian* Larrew Larry* Laschanzky Teresa & William Lasniewski

Teresa* Lassen Latsch's April* Lau Jennifer* & Anthony Lautenschlager Khoi* Le Nang* Le Nancy* Leavitt Rebecca* Lebruska Penny* & John LeDuc Lori* & John Lee Douglas* Lee Deborah* Leggott Andrea* Leibhart Susan* Leishman Mark & Bonnie Lemke Louis* Lemon Lindsey* & Ryan Lempka Amy* Lengel Anita* Leonard Jim Leslie Teresa* & Dean Lesoing Kristin* Leuenberger Michael & Linda Leupold Teresa* Lewis Jennifer* & Garth Lienemann Brenda* & Dr. Tim Lieske Ann* & Dean Lif Susan* & Tim Likens Sherri* Linam Jennie* & David Linares Lincoln Association of Health Underwriters Lincoln Community Foundation Inc. Lincoln Industries Lincoln Journal Star Lincoln Lutheran Middle & High School Lincoln Orthopaedic Center Lincoln Voiture 103 Amie* Lindgren Connie* Lindner Scott* Linke Joshua* Livers Deanna* Lloyd Dale* & Maureen* Lobb Becky* & Sam Loewe Pamela* Loewenstein Denise* Logan Debra* Lohmeier Carol* Lombard Patricia* Long Katrina Longe Jennifer* Longoria Joe* Loudon Sharon* Loudon Joe & Gail Loxterkamp Marsha* & Charles Luginbill Laurel & Burdette Lukert Andrew* & Ashley Lundstrom Vera Mae Lutz Maureen* Lyons Steffani* & Michael Maas

Jon MacDowell Joshua Mackie Kimberly* & Dave Macoubrie Kara* & Ray Madison Kaitlyn* Madison Patricia Madison Ball Dorinda* Magnus Chris* & Todd Magnuson Jennifer* & Kent Mahler John* Maier Kay* & Paul Maize Donna & Herbert Malany Tami* & Mitchell Mallum Janice* & Ryan Malone Jacob Malousek Candolin* Malousek Lisa* Maly Terry* Maly Megan* Manning-Kechely Jason* Maple Peggy* & Larry Maresh Becky* Marr Deborah* Marr Monica* & Kent Marschman Becky* & Danny Marshall Catherine* Martin Kim* Martin Sheryl* Martin Jaime* Martinez Cindy* Masek Miranda* Masek James A. & Georgianne Mastera Kasey* Mathiesen Dale* & Ila Matthes Daniel* & Kait Matthes Mary* Mattox Sheri* Matzke Katherin* May DeEtta* & Terry Mayrose Ann* McBreen Karen* & Todd McCain Amy* McCartney Jill* McCarty Tracey* McChargue Angela* & Kyle McCown Michael* & Liz McCoy Diane* McCoy Melissa* & Jamie McCullough Brenda* McGinn Mary* McGinn Sandra* McGinnis Ruby* McGuire Sheila* McKeegan Nicole* McKinney Erin McLaughlin Jennifer* & Jason McLaughlin R.J. & Joan McMahon Pam* McMaster Barbara* McMeekin Darci* & Kyle McMurray Michael* McMurtry

2014 ANNUAL REPORT ON GIVING Lisa* McNeel Linda & Ed McPherren Ruth McPherson Kristin* McQuistan MaryBeth* & Dave McWilliams Dr. Clyde* & Susan Meckel Stacie* Meder Medical Action Industries Edwin* Meelhuysen Teresa* Meints Candace* & Chad Melcher Kerri* & Jay Merkel Dr. Andrew* & Jaine Merliss Charles Messbarger Carmen & Anthony Messineo Ksau* Metes Joy Meyer Kelsey Meyer Charlie* & Sherry Meyer Allison* Meyer Jamie* Meyer Jennifer Mickelson Jennifer* & Nicholas Middlekauff Jeremy* & Susan Middleton David* & Lanae Miers Hayley* Milam Milius, Gibbens, Friesen, Hattan, Martin, Rauner & Rutan Elizabeth* & Jeffrey Miller Jenna* Miller Judy* Miller Dr. Keith* & Katie Miller Kimberly* Miller Mark* Miller Peggy* Miller Lois & Lewis Million Robert & Shirley Milton Gates & Daisy Minnick Tisha* & Marcus Minzel Carol* Miyoshi MMIC Peggy* & Kim Moeller Brenda* Moes Kurt* Moes Denise* & John Moeschen William & Dawn Mohr Shirley* Mohr-Burt Arthur & Barbara Molnar Vicky* Monday Matthew & Jill Montgomery Glenn W. Mooberry Trust Fund Christi* & Brian Moock Marilyn* & David Moore Sharon Moore Aukerman Ella Moravek Julie* Morbach Cindy* Morgan Larry* & Renee Morrison Joanna* Morrison Julie* Morrison Linda* Morrow

Kristin* Morter Julie* Morton Sara* Morton Jessica* & Josh Moser Kathy Moss Louise Mountford Mary Moyer Angie & Dan Muhleisen Wendy* & Ray Muir Craig* Mulligan Suzan* Mulligan Mary Jean Mulvaney Chad* & Kerri* Muma Dee* Murman My Gym Children's Fitness Center Amy* Myers Geraldine* Myers Dr. Stephen & Karla Nagengast Ruthann Nahorny NAI FMA Realty Nanonation Laura* Nason Bruce Nattrass Ann* Nebel Breanna* Nedved Brenda* & Mark Neemann Cynthia* & Michael Nehe Dr. James & Patricia Neid Ruth Neil Nelnet Inc. Roger Nelson Spencer* & Lynne Nelson Elizabeth* Nespor-Hartig Jacob* New Huy* Nguyen Norma Nichelson Linda* & Tom Nicholson Christina* & Kerman Nickel Lynnette* Nickell Christy* Nickels Danell* Nicolarsen Joel* Nicolarsen Allison* & David Nielsen Nicole* & Brian Nielsen Rachel Nielsen Rachel Niemeier Julie* & Lee Nienaber Pam* Nienaber Jackie* & Brent Nisley James F. & Virginia Nissen Karen* & Douglas Nissen Pamela* Nobbman Beverly Noble Hillori Nolan Kellie* Noriega Norland International Shelley Norsworthy Huenergardt Pat Novak Sharon & Thomas Nutt OA Links of Lincoln Intergroup 09135 Dr. Robert* & Fayette Oakes

Betty* Oaks Samantha* Oberg JoDiane* Obermeyer Stephanie* Oelke Kilee* & Henry Oetjen Robin* & Gale Ogg Betty* Ohs Bridgett* & Eric Ojeda Nichole* Olberding Rhonda* Olmsted Sarah* & Kasey Olson Lois* Olson Jody* Oltman Michelle* Omelia OneNeck IT Solutions Lil* & Mike O'Neill Thomas O'Neill Mary* Opp Sadie* Oppegard Jami* Oppegard-Roeder Alvin* & Dianne Osler Amy* & Jay Ostermeyer Anabel* Ostiguin Mario* Ostiguin Sheryol* Otjen Janice* Ott Vladimir & Karina Oulianov Bill* & Rita Overton Deanna* Overton Andris* Ozols Tracy* Page Jim Palmer Jayna* Palmer Jean Pancharoen Sheri* & Mark Paneitz Patty Pansing Brooks Twila Papik Yolanda* & Aren Papke Jodie Paprocki Amanda* Paprocki Cortnie* Papstein Cathy* & Dan Parker Aaron* Parks Slava* Paul Margaret Pavelka Estate Phillip & Kimberly Peacock Shannon* Pecka Roger* Pedersen Erin Pemberton Pen-Link LTD Susan* & Carter Pendergrass Don* & Sylvia Percy Jayme* Perdew Betsy* Perez Pamela* Perez Scott* & Holly Persson Patty* & Michael Peters Misty* Petersen Rebecca* Petersen Sandra* Petersen Debrah* Peterson

Diana* Peterson Jessica* Peterson Talia* Peterson Sherry Pettit Harold & Marilyn Pfeiffer Tasha* Pfenning & Curt Eliker John Pfister John* Pfrimmer Stephanie* Phillip Juanita & T.D. Phillips Jeri* & Ed Phillips Ann* Phillips Marcia* Phillips Marcya* Phillips Charles* Philpot Stacy* Pickering Kendra* & Jonathan Piening Aaron* Pierce Allison* Piippo Sue* Pilker Dr. Debra Placek Kristy* & Tim Plander Vicki* & Jerry Podwinski Mary* Poe Gary & Carol Pohlmann and family Denise* Pohlmann Jessica* Porter Rosemary* & Tony Porto Joel* Potter Candace* & Jon Powell Kayla* Powley Mary* Premer Premier Connections Mary Ann* & Bruce Prenosil Jennifer* & Dale Preston Marian Price Sara* & Michael Price PrivIT Professional Choice Recovery, Inc. Beverly* Puckett Dennie & Susan Puelz Push Pedal Pull Jawad* Qudus Vicki* Quillen Heidi* Rademacher Ruth & Raleigh Radenslaben Rose* Ralston Cara* Ramaekers Michael* & Dianne Randall Judy & Wayne Rasmussen Arlen* Rasmussen Norma* Rath Jason* Rathbun Michelle* & Michael Rathe Jill* & Clint Ratkovec Bob* & Karen Ravenscroft Father Fred L. & Susan C. Raybourn Abby* & Ricky Rech Mary Lisa* Redding Debbie* Redetzke Carol* & Ivan Reed

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2014 REPORT ON ANNUAL GIVING Dr. John & Kay Reed Julia* Reed Kristin Reeder David* & Laura Reese Jenna* Regennitter Marilyn* Regueira Derik* Reikofski Kim* & David Reinhardt Travis* Reinke Robert & Becky Reisdorff Rembolt Ludtke Miranda* Remmers Cindy & Marv Renner Melvin & Virgie Renner Gayle* Resh Shirley* & Alan Retzlaff Mona* Reynolds June Ricards Jan* & William Rice Ellen* & Jon Richards Nancy* Richards Leslie* & J P Richardson Angela* & Cory Richmond Darcy* Richtarik Michelle & Benjamin Richter Cindy* Ridder Carolyn* & Bernie Rieke Joni* Rikli Mike & Sharon Riordan Kendra* Rivera Kim Robak & William Mueller Dr. Vonn & Debra Roberts Patricia Robinson Shanon* Roblyer Jackie* Rocha Penny* & Jeff Rodgers Kelli* Rodie Alicia* Rodriguez Helen Roeske Rogers Foundation Breanna* & Casey Rogert Holly* Root Sarah* Rosa Connie* Rose Katherine* & Kenneth Rose Patty* & Dave Roseland Norman Rosenberg Lowene Rosendahl Sarah* Ross Beth* & Adrian Roth Brenda* Roth Jackie* Roth Lisa* Rothgeb Lisa* Rotschafer Erin* Roubal Round the Bend Steakhouse Cheryl* Rourke Christina* Rowden Dorothy* Ruhl Debra* Ruhrdanz Dot* Rung

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Travis & Laura Runquist Runza National Gary & Sharon Rupprecht Kimberly* A. Russel & Dirk Brom, MD Tamara* Russman Lynne Rustad Kris & Mary Rutford Lynn* & Tony Saeger Anne* Salestrom Ismet* Salkanovic Sampson Construction Sam's Club Kathryn Samuelson Benno Sand & Marlys Gapstur Sand Deanna* Sand Joann* & Luke Sanders Lori* Sanders Sheryl* Sanders Michelle* Sarafian Sartor Hamann Jewelers Marlene & Daniel Sasek Kenzie* & Tony Sattler Dr. Donald P. Sauberan Christina* Saum Thomas* Schadl Tricia* Schadl Angie* Schaefer Kimberly* Schafer Rebecka* Schafer Marita* Schafers Ward Kristina* Schauer Scheels Linda* Scheffert Ariadne* & Robert Schemm Susan* Scheppke Heidi* & Kevin Schieuer Sandy* Schleppenbach Clarissa* & Brent Schluckebier Carol* R. Schmidt Carol* Schmidt Dennis* Schmidt Kristin* Schmidt Nancy* & Dale Schmidt Alicia* & Craig Schmit Sally Schneider Glenn & Dorothy Schnieber Karla* Scholl Amy* & Daren Schriner Colleen* & Harlan Schriner Peggy* Schroder Ashley* & Zach Schroeder Charlin* & Morris* Schroeder Cindy* & Trevis Schroeder Elizabeth* & Jake Schroeder Gary* Schroeder Sarah* & Charles Schroeder Amber* Schuler Bill Schuller Jane* & Norm Schuller Andrea* Schultz Cathy* & Henry Schultz

Kevin* Schultz Natalie* Schultz Otto* Schultz Charles Schulz Janelle* & Tim Schulz Robin* & Todd Schumacher Linda Schutz-Muehling Ami* Schwab Kelli* Schwaller Amy* & Rick Schwarz Susan* Schwarz Mark* Schwede Lindsay* & Matt Scott Dr. Monte & Marlys Scott Samantha* & Randy Scott Aimee* Scudder Scott* Seaman Theresa* Sears Heather* & Justin Seeba Sara* Seemann Jason* Seger Shelley* & Rick Seiler-Prasek Allison* Selig Elaine* & Duane Selig Polzien Pamela* Sell Karen* & Scott Selzer Dr. H. Russell Semm Helen Seymour Grace Shackelford Nicole* Shaffer Steven & Elizabeth Shanahan Shanahan Mechanical & Electical, Inc. Kelly* Sharpe Julie* & Timothy Shaw Lori* Shaw Stacy* Shaw Don* & Pamela Sheets Nathan* Shelbourn Chris* Sheridan Rebecca* Sheridan Sarah* Shimerda Vern & Phyllis Shires Nancy* Shook Lisa* & Byron Shore Diane* Shriver Laura* Shriver Curtis* Shumaker Zakaria* Siddiqui Ron Sieck Virginia* & Glen Sieck Tracy* Sieck Mitch Siegel & Jeffrey Overman Dr. Aina Silenieks & Tyler Sutton Mary* & Kevin Silvey Wesley & Maxine Sime Karen* Simms Dianne* & Donald Simpson Lorna* Sitherwood Barbara* & Richard Sittner Angela* Sitzman Jane* Sivill

Renee & Carl Sjulin Jan Skala Cynthia* Skinner Leigh* & Adam Skoda Julie* Skrabal Sara Skretta Kristin* & Dave Slama Nancy* & Joe Sloan Cindy* & Larry Smack Catherine* Smetter Alyssa* Smid Kate* & Duane Smid Allison & Richard Smith Clay & Beth Smith Dennis* & Sharon Smith Debbie* Smith Julie* Smith June* Smith Kimberly* Smith Margie & Carson Smith Michael* Smith Sally* & Roger Smith Sherri* Smith Kristine* Smith-Hahne Ken Snider Kristi* Snider Mary Jean Sohl Dunton* Solomon Marilyn* & Duane Sorensen Vera* Sotnikov Janis Soule Spacelabs Healthcare Karen* Spader Robin* & Randy Spangler Lisa* Spatz Brian* Speich Ruth Spencer Dwan* Speth Spine & Sports Chiropractic St. Monica's Jim & Suanne Stange Wade & Heidi Stange Margaret Stanosheck Lillus* Stanosheck Linda* Stansbury Peggy Stark Frances* & Gary Statler Kelly* & Justin Steeby Christie & Joseph Steele Laura* Steele Mark Stephens Amy* Stevens Janice* Stevenson Lineva* Stewart Mike* & Traci Stewart Stacy* & Shane Stewart Janet* Stiefel Megan & Jake Stitt Opal Stivrins Dr. Tim & Carol Stivrins Shar & Darrell Stock

2014 REPORT ON ANNUAL GIVING Mick Stoehr Dr. Gene & Kristen Stohs Kate* Stoklasa Melanie* Stoner Shawn* Stoner Linda* & Martin Stones Adam* & Jessica Stover Bonnie* Strain Kristine* Strand Paul J Strawhecker Inc. Cindy* Strehle Joan Strewler-Carter Denise* & Scott Stromberg Bonnie* Struthers Rina* Strydom Virginia Stryker Stryker Sustainability Solutions The James Stuart III Family Foundation Steven* & Tammi Sufficool Thomas* Suhr Timothy* Suhr Amy* Sullivan Michelle* Summers Jenny* & Brett Sundberg Lynn Sunderman Don Swanson Danielle* & Alan Swanson Steven* Swanson Casey* Swartz Cassandra* & Broderick Sylvester Sue Ann* & Faramarz Tabatabai Heather* & Ben Talbott Holly Talkington Siokhoon* Tan Borgeson Kristie* Tang Kweng Tang Beverly & Robert Taylor Connie & Donald Taylor Gene Tegtmeier Catherine Teinert Rae* Teinert Amy* Temple Gae Tennison Amy* & Chad Termaat Dr. Todd* & Lisa Tessendorf Peggy* Tewes Joan* Texel Doris Thallas Theatre Arts for Kids Lindsey* Thege Lynette* Thelen Elaine* & Bruce Thiel JoAnne Thiele Stacy* & Terry Thoene Kandi* & Jeffrey Thomas Amy* Thompson Brian* Thompson Pam* & Greg Thompson Dr. Richard* B. Thompson Suzanne* Thompson Bridget* Thornton

Kristin* Throckmorton Katie* & Rob Tiedeman Jamie* Tiernan Mary Jo* Tietjen Rachel Tietz Christi* Tindall Imekedong* Tkel Robert* & Cinthia Tobey Timothy* Tommerup Amee* Tontegode Heidi* Topham Cristela* Torres Terry* Torson Judy & Ivan Tracy Arlene* Trainor Khuong* Tran Paul* Tran Trane Debbie* Trautman Shirley* Travis Sage* Trehearne Rebekah* & Conrad Trevino Matthew* Tritt Kimberly* & Glenn Troudt William* Trumler Joanne* Tsui Jan* & Dale Tubbs Jerry* Turman Diane* & Pat Tvrdy Holly* Tyrrell Henry* Ueda Susan* Uland Unified Employee Benefits Union Bank & Trust Company United Transportation Union Local No. 5 Jodi* Urban Joyce Urbanovsky Dr. Craig & Arlene Urbauer Cheryl* Urwiller Lyubov* Ustimchuk Dr. Lisa* & Mark Vail Carolyn* Valencia-Manuel Ruth* & Richard Van Gerpen Benjamin* Van Horn & Sarah Eckles-Van Horn Nancy* Van Kirk Patricia & Gary Vandewege Malvene Vanis Joyce* Veach Sharlotte* Veburg Chris* Vejnovich Dennis* VerMaas Via Van Bloom Tour & Travel Marilyn* & Warren Viehl Sarah* Vieth Stephanie* Vodehnal Cori & Dan Vokoun Julie* Volkmer Meesha* & Jon Vollertsen Svitlana* Volynska

Rachel* Vonderfecht Tracie* Voog Ann Voss Ron & Valery Wachter Barbara* & Lance Wagner Chris* & Jerry Wagner Jordan* Wagner Marilyn & Bob Wagner Travis* Wagoner Jane & Gary Wahlgren Pete & William Wakely Kenneth* Wakeman Sherry* Waldman Rebecca* Waller Rose Wallman Emily* Walter Sandra* Walter Craig Wanamaker Ruilin* Wang Steven* Ward Heather* Ware Holly* Warner Krista* Warren Stephanie* Watson Krista* Wearden David R. Webb, Attorney-at-Law Brandon & Kristin Webb Helen Weber Andrea* & Brian Weber Becky* Weber Jeffrey* Weber Scott* Weber Robert* & Kelli Weichel Louise* Weides Ellen Weissinger Michael* Welch Wells Fargo DeeAnn & Bob Wenger Darryn* Werner Celia* Weskamp Hilary* & Matt Westenburg Tara* Westerbuhr Western Federal Lands Highway Division Shelly* Westfall Kaitlin* Westling Ty* & Roberta* Westover Michele* & Thomas Wheeler Derek* White Melinda* White R. Gene & Donna White Dr. Ryan* & Marietta Whitney Whole Foods Market Dr. James & Mimi Wickless Herm & Helen Wiebers Heather* & Christopher Wiebke Sonja* & Scott Wieland James* Wiese Roxann* Wiese John & Maria Wilcox Kathryn* Wilcox

Candi* Wild Lynda* Wiles Deb* & Luke Wilke Vicky* Wilkinson Sondra Williams Cody* & Stacy Williams Lisa* Williams Joy* & Linda* Williamson Joni* Williamson Bobbie* Wilson Doug & Lois Wilson Dwayne* & Caryll Wilson David* Wiltshire Patricia* Wing Dr. Doug & Laura Winjum Michael* Wiruth Charlotte* & David Wisch Gail Wishnow Rodney* & Linda Witfoth Calli Witherby Kathleen* Wittmus Margaret* Woeppel Jerome* Wohleb Shirley & Carl Wohlfarth Kathy* & Roger Wolf Roger* & Stacey Wolf Connie* Wolfe Michael* Wolfe Martha & Dr. Larry Wood John* & Jeannie Woodrich Woods Bros. Realty Rhonda* Woodside Doris* & Tom Woodward Karen* Woofter Edic Colleen Wooldridge Linnea* Working Terry Workman Lisa* Works Jeanine* & Lance Worley Elizabeth* & Josh Wozny Lacy* & Patrick Wright Stephen* Wright Steve Wulf Marcy* & Richard Wyrens Rose* & James Yankech Karmin* & Kevin* Yeackley Stacey* & Rick Young Debra* Young Judith A. Zabel C.J. Zajicek Sam Zanderholm Joan* Zeleski-Martin Frances* Zessin

(DC) indicates deceased.

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2014 REPORT ON ANNUAL GIVING

Memorials This list recognizes gifts made in memory of the following people in 2014.

Edwin "Bud" C. Abbott Linda Beltran Timothy J. Binder Janet Birdsall Nancy Boring Josh Brestel Howard Brockman Osvalds Bumanis Karen Conrad Hub Doll Judson Douglas Paul A. Douglass Bette Engler Neil Finsand Ron Frame Carolyn Garvin Judy K. Gibson Vivian Haun Daniel Heibel O. Merle Hennings Barbara Houtz Ruth Howlett Lloyd L. Johnson Charlotte J. Kelley Jesse Kirkendall

Patricia Kraus Lloyd & Eleanor MacDowell Marge Martinez Alice McGill John McNeill Bon E. Moravek Betty Morrison Mildred Mulhallen Red Nauslar Wilma I. Nelson Francis Neumayer, MD Esmaralde Ociones Sandra Odgaard Emil Paprocki Margaret B. Pavelka Kay Peterson Harold Pickering Betty M. Rasmusson Carol Robinson Vy Roby Hulda Schmid William Sesow Curtis Sieck Roger Skala Lee A. Smith

Twila Stuhr Francis Valenta Jeanette Vanderslice Larry Vanis Chris Vinderslev Dianne Y. Vogt Joe Wade Isaiah Matthew Wall Carol Westover Alta Wickless Lawrence Wohleb Teresa H. Wollenburg Adam Zetterman

Tiffani Arndt Ann Bauer Ellen Beans Deb Beck Austin Byleen George Carr Sarah Carter Jim Cuddeford Christa Engel Joy Frey Carol Friesen Penny German Gwen Gies

Izak Gressley Angela Herbert Autumn Jay Marcia Jensen Diana Kirk Franklin Krause Adelyn Madsen Dorinda Magnus DeEtta Mayrose Donn McCashland Charlie Meyer Wendy Muir Izabella Olson

Cynthia Renner Kaye Lynette Ruf Linda Stones Roger Svatos Lisa Vail Marilyn Viehl Karen Walker Marcy Wyrens

Honor This list recognizes gifts made in honor of the following people in 2014.

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ACHIEVEMENTS

Rebekah Mussman is the new Crete Area Medical Center CEO.

Eric Mooss is president of the Bryan Physician Network.

Carol Friesen received national and state HFMA recognition.

Christina Saum was honored by her alma mater.

Mussman is Mooss leads HFMA honors College Crete hospital’s Bryan Physician Friesen with recognizes president/CEO Network Medal of Honor Saum Rebekah Mussman becomes president and chief executive officer of Crete Area Medical Center in August.

For the past six years, she has served as chief financial officer of Kearney County Health Services in Minden.

Mussman began her career at Harlan County Health System in information management and advanced to chief financial officer and interim chief executive officer during her seven years with that organization.

She also is active as an officer in the Nebraska Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA). n

Eric Mooss, FACHE, CMPE, is the new president of the Bryan Physician Network. He succeeds Shirley Travis, who retired in July.

Mooss was executive director of primary care for the Banner Medical Group in Northern Colorado; before that he was in leadership roles in major health systems in Denver and Omaha.

He is a Fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives and a Certified Medical Practice Executive.

Mooss earned a bachelor’s in Health Administration and Policy at Creighton University, Omaha, and a Master of Health Administration at the University of Iowa, Iowa City. n

Bryan Vice President of Health System Services Carol Friesen, FHFMA, has been recognized by the state and national levels of the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA).

The Nebraska Chapter of HFMA awarded its Founders Medal of Honor to Friesen this spring in recognition of her significant service and leadership at the organization’s chapter and national levels.

In June, she began a term as secretary-treasurer on the National HFMA Board. With more than 40,000 members, HFMA is the premier organization for health care finance leaders. n

Southeast Community College honored Christina Saum, MT, with its Distinguished Alumni Award. She graduated from SCC’s Medical Laboratory Technology program in 1995 and earned a bachelor’s in Allied Health from Doane College in 1999.

Saum is a clinical laboratory specialist-microbiology at Bryan and is a clinical microbiology instructor for SCC. She is responsible for the quality and types of testing in Bryan’s microbiology department and serves on the Infection Prevention Committee and teams related to urinary tract infection prevention and antimicrobial stewardship. n

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BRYAN COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES

Congratulations,Class of 2015 1

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Seventy-nine Bryan College of Health Sciences College Board of Trustees Chair Georgianne graduates received diplomas May 8. Sadie Mastera, PhD. Marie Fletcher, CRNA, (2) Dilly (1) accepts congratulations from Bryan gave the address. Provost Kay Maize, EdD,

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(3) hooded nurse anesthesia graduates, like Kellyn Nieland, and Faculty Senate Chair Lina Bostwick, EdD, (4) led the procession.

BRYAN ALUMNI NEWS

True to their

school

Alumni Weekend ( June 5-6) drew graduates from across America back to Lincoln.

Some of the groups included members of the Lincoln General Hospital School of Nursing Class of 1970 (above) and the Bryan School of Nursing Class of 1965 (right).

Evalyn (Zabel) Tenopir represented the LGH Class of ‘45.

The Lincoln General Hospital School of Nursing’s Class of 1965 (above) posed outside the former Sophy Teeters Nursing Dormitory during the group’s 50-year reunion.

Suzanne (Krenzein) Stolcpart (left) accepted an Alumni Award for Clinical Excellence on behalf of her classmate and late husband, Rick Stolcpart of the LGH Class of ‘70. Diane (Swenson) Grundman was the Alumni Award honoree from the Bryan Class of ‘70.

Lois (Stork) Ullman and Mary (Heiden) Swanson of the LGH Class of ‘65 visited their old room in the Teeters dormitory.

Bryan College of Health Sciences and the Bryan Alumni Association hosted the annual reunion.

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BRYAN STERLING CONNECTION

Your connection to fun, friends and information Are you 50 or better, but not a member of Bryan Sterling Connection?

Join us! Go to bryanhealth.org/ sterlingconnection for an online application, or call 402-481-3355.

Annual Flu Shot Clinic Wednesday, Oct. 7, 7:30-11 a.m.

Save the date for your annual shot!

Seminars These free seminars will be in the Plaza Conference Center on the Bryan East Campus, 1500 S. 48th St. You must pre-register! Go online to bryanhealth.org/calendar, or call 402-481-8886.

Welcome to Medicare Tuesday, Aug. 18, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Many baby boomers are getting ready to retire, and some may find understanding Medicare to be a daunting task.

Alicia Jones, program director for the Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP), will explain the ins and outs of Medicare.

Countdown to Retirement: Financial Planning, Social Security & Long-term Needs Thursday, Sept. 17, 6:30-8 p.m.

You have been saving for retirement; now, how do you make the most of your savings to enjoy retirement?

Join experts from Union Bank & Trust as they discuss turning retirement savings and Social Security into a regular stream of income during retirement years.

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Ice Cream Social is a hit again — Shirley Haislet (left), Lori Lee and John Kuntz scoop ice cream June 28. Hundreds look forward to this annual Sterling Connection event, featuring fellowship, treats and live music in the Bryan Conference Center.

Travel with us!

Do you enjoy seeing new places and meeting new people? There are still several opportunities to join your fellow Sterling Connection members on our remaining 2015 tours.

Visit bryanhealth.org/travel to download brochures, or call 402-481-3355 or 800-742-7844.

One-day tours Pipe Organs to Elephants in Omaha Thursday, Sept. 24 Join us for a day in Omaha to rediscover the Henry Doorly Zoo with its new exhibits, visit a manufacturing

plant run by sight-impaired employees, and experience the awesome power of the mighty Kimball Pipe Organ played exclusively for our group in the Bob Markworth residence.

New Dinner Theater in Overland Park, Kansas Wednesday, Nov. 4 The New Theater Restaurant has been rated the No. 1 dinner theater in the country and it’s right here in the heartland.

See “You Can’t Take It With You,” a delightful Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy starring William Christopher of M*A*S*H fame.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR Bryan Community Health Education and Sterling Connection present:

Tips for Keeping Kids Safe Thursday, Aug. 6, 6:30-8 p.m.

How safe is your home? Do you know how to install and use a child/infant car seat? A lot has changed regarding safety, and many devices in the home can pose a threat if we don’t take simple steps to create a safe environment for children. Whether you are a parent or grandparent who provides full-time care or a friend or other family member who occasionally provides care, there is something new for you to learn.

Cost: Free, but you need to pre-register.

Where: Bryan East Campus, Plaza Conference Center, 1500 S. 48th.

To register, go online to bryanhealth.org/calendar, or call

402-481-8886.

Concussion: Under Recognized and Under Treated Thursday, Sept. 3, 6:30-8 p.m.

Because of the Nebraska Concussion Awareness Act and other new laws, we hear more about concussions; but many still are uninformed regarding recognition, treatment and management. Join Brain Injury Association of Nebraska speakers as they discuss identifying concussions, management strategies and available resources.

Cost: Free, but you need to pre-register.

Where: Bryan East Campus, Plaza Conference Center, 1500 S. 48th.

To register, go online to bryanhealth.org/calendar, or call

402-481-8886.

Diabetes Prevention Program Classes begin Thursday, Aug. 27

The National Diabetes Prevention Program, taught by Bryan Diabetes Center educators, can help you prevent or delay Type 2 diabetes. You’ll learn ways to improve food choices and increase physical activity, with a goal of losing 5-7 percent of your body weight. You’ll feel better, be healthier and best of all, reduce by half your risk of developing Type 2 diabetes!

Work with a diabetes prevention coach and other participants to learn skills for making lasting lifestyle changes.

This program includes 16 sessions over the course of a year. To learn more, call Bryan LifePointe at 402-481-6300.

Boo at the Zoo

Monday-Friday, Oct. 26-30, 5:30-8 p.m.

Bring your family to Lincoln’s largest trick-or-treat event! Bryan Health is pleased to present Boo at the Zoo with over 35 booths, treats, coupons and more. Tickets are sold each night at the Lincoln Children’s Zoo. Free shuttles from parking lots near Lincoln High School and northeast of the zoo are available.

Dancing With the Stars contestant highlights Run to Overcome festivities 2015 Bryan Health Run to Overcome Saturday, Sept. 19, 8 a.m.

5K Run/Walk and 10K Run Join us for the fifth annual Run to Overcome. The looped course begins and ends at the Bryan Pine Lake Campus (40th and Pine Lake Road).

We encourage everyone to participate, whether you’re a beginner or experienced road runner. Race proceeds will be used to raise awareness and provide education about mental health topics.

Noah Galloway, military veteran and third-place contestant on ABC’s Dancing With the Stars, will be in Lincoln Friday, Sept. 18, to support the Run to Overcome!

Noah will make an appearance at packet pick up and make brief remarks at 11:45 a.m. that day at SouthPointe Pavilions Shopping Center.

Here’s how to register: 5K Walk/Run and 10K Run $25 Short sleeve, dri-fit shirt for ages 13 and older. $10 Cotton short sleeve shirt for ages 12 and younger.

Registration deadline is Sept. 4 to receive a Run to Overcome shirt. No entries will be accepted after 3 p.m., Sept. 17.

Go to bryanhealth.org/run-to-overcome to register online.

Team competition is available for at least four participants, and each team member receives a $5 registration discount.

To register your team, call 402-481-8855, or email ashley.schroeder@bryanhealth.org.

Tribute Champion $100 This special sponsorship is an opportunity for two

runners to celebrate a loved one during the race.

Champions receive race entries and shirts. They will

receive sticker decals to wear on race day, and their

tribute will be displayed at the Run to Overcome.

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Dancing With the Stars contestant Noah Galloway

Inspirational speaker Noah Galloway, military veteran and third-place contestant on ABC’s Dancing With the Stars, will be in Lincoln Friday, Sept. 18, to support the annual Run to Overcome!

Noah will make an appearance at packet pick up and make brief remarks at 11:45 a.m. that day at SouthPointe Pavilions Shopping Center.

For information and to register for the Sept. 19 Run to Overcome, presented by Bryan Health and The Kim Foundation, go to bryanhealth.org/run-to-overcome.

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