Journeys | Summer 2016

JOURNEYS

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

90 th

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FROM OUR PRESIDENT

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A MEDICAL FAMILY’S STORY

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VISIONARIES Who were William Jennings Bryan and Robert E. Moore?

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90 YEARS OF PROGRESS HAPPY ANNIVERSARY

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OUR SUPPORT OF YOU Bryan Health community benefits report

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YOUR SUPPORT OF US

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FAMILY EXPERIENCE Gift from the heart: Memorial honors 25 years of cardiac care

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BEYOND EXPECTATIONS

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2015 ANNUAL REPORT ON GIVING

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BRYAN FOUNDATION Fjellins’ legacy gifts support cardiac unit and nursing education TRUSTEES

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2015 ANNUAL REPORT ON GIVING Honor roll of donors

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BRYAN FOUNDATION For this couple, it’s all about giving back

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BRYAN ALUMNI NEWS

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ACHIEVEMENTS

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

90 acts of kindness salute 90 years of healing

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o celebrate our 90th anniversary, we performed 90 Acts of Kindness in our communities May 1-Aug. 1.

During this time, Bryan employees provided acts of kindness to recognize unsung heroes, surprise community members and thank organizations for their service.

It’s our mission to help, serve and spread joy. We invite you to view acts of kindness at bryanhealth.org/bryan90 or #bryan90.

As one of the 90 Acts of Kindness, staff members from Crete Area Medical Center make bird houses for the local nature trail.

T H A N K Y O U , B R YA N F O U N D AT I O N 2 0 1 6 E V E N T PA R T N E R S The Kim Foundation Union Bank & Trust Air Methods Bank of America Merrill Lynch Campbell’s Nurseries & Garden Centers Capitol City Electric Davis Design

Farmers Mutual Insurance Company of Nebraska HDR, Inc. Inpatient Physician Associates KLKN-TV Mapes Industries, Inc. Midwest Medical Transport Nelnet, Inc.

Premier Connections Runza National Sampson Construction Select Specialty Hospital Shanahan Mechanical & Electrical Southeast Nebraska Cancer Center Swanson Russell US Bank

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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.

Kimberly Russel President & CEO, Bryan Health

“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 the communities we serve.

ON THE COVER To serve our community for 90 years takes a very large group of dedicated employees, physicians and volunteers. This photo montage is a random representation of our many team members.

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

John Woodrich President & COO, Bryan Medical Center Edward Mlinek Jr., MD Chief of Staff, Bryan Medical Staff Bob Ravenscroft Vice President of Advancement & CDO Edgar Bumanis Director of Public Relations Kevin Rummel, MD Medical Editor Paul Hadley Editor

FROM OUR PRESIDENT

“What you are will show in what you do.”

— Thomas Edison

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his quote, from the man credited with building the framework for modern technology and society in the age of electricity, is a fitting way to begin this commemorative issue of Journeys. It speaks to character and vision and devotion — all crucial traits of the thousands of individuals who have made Bryan Health what it is today, 90 years after our doors opened.

It’s fitting that this edition of Journeys, which reflects on how it all began, includes our annual report on giving.

You’ll read about gifts from the Bryan and Moore families and more recent donations your friends and neighbors have made to help Bryan further its mission. These are caring individuals who truly have the greater good in their hearts and whose actions bring to life the sentiment in Edison’s quote.

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 more than $76 million attests to our unwavering promise, as your Nebraskaowned 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.

Those of us currently serving our community, through our roles at Bryan Health, embrace a strong obligation to pay it forward — to work tirelessly to position Bryan as the system our region needs it to be in the future. We are 90 years young and look forward to keeping your family healthy for generations to come.

Bryan Health. Forward. Together.

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

It’s all about teamwork. As an Act of Kindness to celebrate Bryan’s 90th anniversary, employees, students, volunteers and friends work a water station May 1 during the annual Lincoln Marathon.

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Drs. Beth and Steven Lau, April Lau, and Elba and Dr. Glen Lau have served the Bryan Health community for decades.

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A M E D I C A L FA M I LY ’ S S TO RY

Family witnesses decades of change in local health scene

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incoln residents and the Bryan Health community have benefited from the generosity and talents of the extraordinary Lau family for more than half a century. In this edition of Journeys, these dedicated health care advocates talk about some of the major changes they have seen in medicine during their decades-long careers with Bryan, and about their experiences as a family of doctors in Lincoln.

Glen Lau, MD, a retired family practice physician, began his career in Lincoln in 1962, eventually serving as Bryan Chief of Staff and vice president of medical affairs.

His son, Steven Lau, MD, an internist and hospitalist, and daughter-in-law Beth Lau, MD, an anesthesiologist, have worked with Bryan Health since beginning their careers around 1990.

April Lau, RCIS, a heart catheterization technologist and cardiac data abstractor, also joined the conversation, along with Elba Lau, wife of Dr. Glen Lau and mother to April and Steve, and past president of the Nebraska Medical Alliance.

Question: What are some of the major ways medicine has changed since Dr. Glen Lau began his career at Bryan 54 years ago?

Dr. Glen Lau: There have of course been so many changes.

When I began at Bryan in 1962 we had one of the first intensive care units in the area, which was in fact just seven beds in a room divided by curtains. Now our ICU has individualized rooms with very sophisticated monitoring. And we had no cardiologist to supply specialized cardiac care, while now we have very expansive cardiac services.

Dr. Steve Lau: I remember that when I was a child and my father was starting his career, the emergency room was just that — one big room where all patients were cared for together.

Now, the Emergency Department is of course a very different, highly specialized service.

Dr. Glen Lau: In the mid-1960s, Bryan started a “Code Blue” team that was revolutionary at the time. It was a coordinated team approach that really improved medical response times and patient outcomes in emergencies and saved a lot of lives.

April Lau: Back in the days before EMTs and paramedic teams began to operate in Lincoln, Bryan created the “911 Mobile Heart Team,” an orange station wagon equipped with pulmonary and cardiac resuscitation gear, to make rapid cardiovascular resuscitation care available throughout Lincoln.

Bryan also originated the Mobile Life Support Unit at Memorial Stadium, which cared for people with heart attacks and other emergencies during Husker football games.

Dr. Beth Lau: One very important development since those early days was the introduction of the pulse oximeter, a device measuring the amount of oxygen in blood being carried to the tissues. This noninvasive monitor markedly improved patient care during anesthesia and surgery, leading to improved safety and saving countless lives. Now, pulse oximetry is

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A M E D I C A L FA M I LY ’ S S TO RY available in all parts of the hospital. Also, particular to my field of anesthesiology, the introduction of transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) has been incredibly important. This is an intervention in which an ultrasound probe is placed into the patient’s esophagus so that it lies behind the heart, allowing doctors to continuously monitor and evaluate the patient’s heart function during surgery.

Bryan began using TEE early on, and it was highly innovative at the time. It’s now used during all heart surgeries, and increasingly for patients with traumatic injuries to the chest.

planning and flexibility.

Dr. Beth Lau: That’s definitely right. As two doctors raising our sons together, our experience was quite different from that of Steve’s parents. I remember that when Steve and I finished residency, we were excited and honored to be offered jobs in Lincoln, and we looked forward to practicing at Bryan.

We were also happy with Lincoln because we knew it was a great place to raise a family, and having our parents close by to help with child care was a big advantage.

The Laus have played an important part in Bryan’s history, and they remain a greatly appreciated part of the Bryan Family.

Q: Physicians are known to work long hours, which sometimes can impinge on family time.

What were differences between home life when the first generation of Laus grew up in Lincoln, and when Dr. Steve Lau and Dr. Beth Lau raised their own children in Lincoln 25 years later?

Dr. Glen Lau: Without a doubt, the hero in the story of our home life is my wife, Elba. When I was an intern, I’d often have to be away at the hospital for days at a time, and Elba handled everything at home — she made everything work.

Elba Lau: I had the good luck of growing up on a farm, so I knew how to do pretty much everything. My parents, who continued to farm, helped us by providing food and sewing clothes for the children. So that was a great help, as well.

April Lau: Our family’s lifestyle was pretty different, but it just felt normal to us. And Bryan has always been good to our family. I even remember that as a little girl, the custodians put my first bike together for me, and taught me how to ride it.

Dr. Steve Lau: Those early years were in definite contrast to how Beth and I raised our family. When we began our careers around 1990 and our sons were born, we depended on full-time nannies and our families to help us because we both worked full time. We split family responsibilities. I’d be home in the mornings until the nanny arrived, and Beth was usually home first to let her leave, or sometimes one of the grandparents would help out if we were both working late. It took lots of

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Q: How has the participation of women in medicine changed since 1962?

Dr. Steve Lau: I know that when my father went through his training, there were no women in his medical school class. But when Beth and I attended UNMC medical school about 25 years later, one-third of our graduating class was female.

Dr. Beth Lau: And over the 30 years I’ve been practicing, women have expanded into many different medical subspecialties. For instance, here in Lincoln we have female anesthesiologists, radiologists, allergists, oncologists, and subspecialty surgeons like ear, nose and throat, and colorectal surgeons, while when I began my career many women were going into primary care fields such as pediatrics, obstetrics/ gynecology and internal medicine. This is a change we really began to see in our generation of physicians.

For over five decades, the Laus have been very generous with their professional talents and philanthropic support of Bryan and the Lincoln community. Through education, cardiac services and capital projects at Bryan, they have invested in the future of health care through their family giving legacy, and they understand the long-term, positive impact this investment has on our community. The Laus have played an important part in Bryan’s history, and they remain a greatly appreciated part of the Bryan family.

To learn how you can establish your own lasting giving legacy at Bryan, please contact the Bryan Foundation staff by calling 402-481-8605.

VISIONARIES

Who were William Jennings Bryan and R.E. Moore?

William Jennings Bryan and Robert Emmett Moore shared several biographical footnotes: Both were born in Illinois (Moore in 1849 and Bryan in 1860) and settled in Lincoln as adults. Both earned law degrees and held prominent political offices.

And both believed in serving their community by addressing health care needs.

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$100,000 to the Lincoln Hospital Association, which issued a challenge grant to the city for a match. Bond sales and private fund raising generated the remaining funds for Lincoln General Hospital, which opened in 1925.

The first building included the Emily J. Moore Annex in his wife’s honor, and a 1940 addition was called the R.E. Moore Memorial Wing. One wing of today’s Bryan West Campus facility still retains his name. n

Photo courtesy of Nebraska State Historical Society

n 1890, three years after moving to Nebraska, William Jennings Bryan was elected to the first of two terms in the U.S. Congress. His oratory and fundamentalist thinking captured the popular imagination of working class voters, who nominated him for president in 1896, 1900 and 1908.

He was an attorney as well as a gentleman farmer, experimenting with the latest advances in agriculture. Bryan was one of the best-known speakers of his generation and earned nicknames such as “The Great Commoner” and “Silver Tongued Orator.”

Fairview, completed in 1902 on what was then the edge of the city, was the third Lincoln house for William and Mary Bryan.

He considered it the “Monticello of the West” and hosted leaders from industry, politics and religious groups. Bryan announced his 1908 candidacy from its front steps, and President Woodrow Wilson (who would ask Bryan to serve as Secretary of State) was a 1912 guest.

When the Bryans moved to Florida in 1921 for health reasons, he deeded the home and 10 surrounding acres to be a future hospital and nursing school. After his death in 1925, trustees voted to change its name to Bryan Memorial Hospital. The new hospital opened in 1926.

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William Jennings Bryan, at age 36, was the youngest candidate to run for president. The Congressman is in the Nebraska Hall of Fame.

obert Emmett (R.E.) Moore is remembered as an attorney, banker, real estate broker and benefactor. He moved to Lincoln in 1871 to establish a law practice.

— and was soon elected police judge.

In 1877, R.E. and two brothers created the Security Investment Co., which dealt in real estate, farm loans and investments. He later became associated with City National Bank of Lincoln, Union Savings Bank, First National Bank of Red Cloud and Mid West Life Insurance Co. Moore was Lincoln’s mayor in 1883 and served terms in the Nebraska Senate in 1887, 1891 and 1893. He was lieutenant governor of Nebraska from 1895-1897.

When he died in 1921, his will left

Businessman R.E. Moore was elected mayor of Lincoln in 1883 and served as a state senator and later as lieutenant governor.

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We remember our proud history —

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n the midst of the Roaring Twenties, when streetcars and Model Ts shared Lincoln’s boulevards, and the Nebraska State Capitol was under construction, two Lincoln hospitals — Bryan Memorial Hospital and Lincoln General Hospital — opened their doors.

Throughout the following decades, these hospitals, first individually and then together as parts of Bryan, have continued to improve the lives of people in the region through a constant focus on technological advances and innovations in care, rehabilitation and education.

And the pioneering spirit that established the hospitals 90

1922: Statesman William Jennings Bryan (below left in photo) donates his Fairview home and surrounding farmland to become the site of a new hospital.

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years ago continues to propel the organization forward as it embraces its role as a premier regional health care system.

Building trust In the eyes of the community, Bryan is an innovative, leading-edge health care organization that ensures access to the latest medical advances and delivers high-quality care in a patientfocused environment.

Bryan earned this reputation by focusing on excellence. This mindset makes the organization fluid, embracing constant change in technology, staffing and education, besides its brickand-mortar.

Over the years, the two original hospitals experienced

growth, along with the desire to accommodate emerging technologies and patient care

Childbirth resulted in a bill of almost $30 to parents in 1928.

1926: Bryan Memorial Hospital opens at 48th and Sumner.

1924: Supporters break ground for the new hospital.

1924 1920s: Lincoln Rotary Club conceives the idea of Lincoln General Hospital and leads a public campaign to raise $100,000 to match City of Lincoln funds and a donation from the Robert E. Moore estate.

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significant renovation and expansion and in 1997 merged to become BryanLGH Medical Center, operating on BryanLGH East and BryanLGH West campuses.

Now part of Bryan Health, Bryan Medical Center joins other facilities on those campuses, as well as Pine Lake, LifePointe, Fallbrook and Crete Area Medical Center campuses.

As time has progressed, more and more people have chosen Bryan for care, causing the workforce to grow significantly. Bryan Health is Lincoln’s largest private employer with 4,400 staff members, 570 physicians on the medical staff, 700 students and more than 700 volunteers. This

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First nursing students graduate from Lincoln General in 1927 and from Bryan in 1929.

1925: Lincoln General Hospital opens.

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and we’re looking ahead Photo courtesy of Nebraska State Historical Society

innovations, continues to require ever-changing spaces.

Recalling changes Morris Schroeder and Bill Kulwicki recall many of these changes from their 40-plus years in the medical center’s building maintenance department.

While installing electrical conduit into a new addition in 1984, a senior electrician showed Morris the original 1926 footings of Bryan Memorial Hospital and recalled sitting with his father on a hillside above the hospital watching horses with sleds pulling the dirt out of the ground, followed by workers using picks and shovels to square up the footings.

Fast forward to 2016 where

ground is being prepared for a new ambulatory surgery center on the Bryan East Campus. And in the years between, many other changes occurred, including the front door of the medical center moving from Sumner Street to 48th Street, the Emergency Department flipping from north to south, and facilities being built — such as Bryan Medical Plaza in 1994 and the new Bryan College of Health Sciences in 2004.

Morris is particularly impressed with the 2008 opening of the Center for Women’s and Children’s Health that significantly increased the number of labor and delivery and mom and baby suites, and added the sophisticated neonatal

Bryan continually meets its growing community’s needs by introducing procedures and upgrading facilities.

intensive care unit (NICU).

“It is a wonderful facility and I am amazed by the number of babies being born at Bryan,” Morris says.

A few blocks away, Bill has watched his neighborhood hospital increase its footprint from four-story Lincoln General Hospital in 1971 to

1930s: Refinements in medical diagnoses and treatments lead to improved outcomes for patients.

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1933: Lincoln General cancer clinic installs world’s most powerful X-ray generating apparatus, using funds from the John L. Teeters trust.

1933 1930: First major expansion project at Bryan.

the large facility it has become on the Bryan West Campus.

“In the last 45 years, the campus has undergone significant change,” Bill notes. “Some of the larger projects include renovations in the Emergency Department during the 1980s, in radiology in the 1990s and mental

1939: Lincoln General becomes the first general hospital in America to provide acute adult psychiatric inpatient services.

1939 1930s: Pediatric care at Bryan and Lincoln General (shown at left) echo the best practices of the era.

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health services and the Bryan Independence Center in recent years.”

In addition to renovations and new construction, services continue to move within the campus to allow for better patient access to services and programs.

Technological advances and innovations in care Because of Bryan Medical Center’s dedication to leadingedge medicine, people in the region are fortunate to have access to high-level expertise in diagnostics and procedures in addition to exposure to the most up-to-date equipment and technology.

The focus on technology took shape within the very first decade as illustrated by Lincoln General Hospital’s

investment in a high voltage deep therapy machine (an oilimmersed, constant potential, self-rectifying, General Electric therapy machine) to be used in the treatment of cancer.

According to a 1935 Lincoln Sunday Journal and Star story, “Large sums of money were spent on this and other machines, most of the money derived from donations.”

The commitment to technology continued, with additions in all areas of the hospitals: ultrasound and computerized tomography in the 1970s, laparoscopic surgery in the 1990s, the da Vinci robotic-assisted surgical system in the 2000s and the high-resolution cardiac computed tomography (CT) scanner this year. Significant technological advancements

1940s: Many students answer the call to serve as nursing cadets during World War II.

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Known for heart Bryan is known for its heart services, and this reputation began in the 1960s when Bryan physicians implanted Lincoln’s first pacemaker and performed the first open heart surgery in Lincoln.

Cardiothoracic surgeons Stephen Carveth, MD, and Herb Reese, MD, performed the

first open heart surgery in 1966. Dr. Carveth will always remember that day. “We felt very, very good because the whole procedure went so well, and we had improved our patient’s quality of life,” he recalls. “We owe a great deal to highly respected

A typical patient bill for a nine-day stay in 1947.

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1948: Second major expansion project at Bryan.

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have been added in many areas of medicine, and some of the most significant were within cardiac services.

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1950s: Surgical teams at Lincoln General and Bryan are at the forefront of modern procedures.

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internist John C. Thompson, MD, who was instrumental in getting consensus from Bryan Memorial Hospital leadership, as well as from the other hospitals in town, to designate Bryan as the heart hospital.”

Bryan surgeons went on to perform Lincoln’s first heart transplant in 1986, and in the 50 years since its inception, the cardiac team has evolved into an integrated regional heart center where advancements in electrophysiology, diagnostic testing and minimally invasive surgery continue.

Bryan Heart cardiothoracic surgeon Richard Thompson, MD, gives due respect to those who were pioneers in the field. He says, “We owe so much to the fathers of heart surgery; they took risks that

changers for our patients.”

Over the decades, capping ceremonies introduced thousands of Lincoln’s newest nurses.

now seem unimaginable, but the result is they have saved tens of millions of lives.”

Dr. Thompson looks to the future for even more advancements.

“Cardiac surgery continues to evolve, and we expect dramatic changes in valve surgery and mechanical assist devices that will be game

International impact Bryan’s Trauma Center enjoys international acclaim as the birthplace of the Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) course.

A 1976 airplane crash involving the family of Lincoln physician James Styner, MD, brought to light the need for education of physicians treating trauma patients in rural areas. Paul Collicott, MD, the first medical director of the trauma center, worked with Dr. Styner, nurses from the Bryan Mobile Heart Team and other area physicians in 1978 to develop the course the American College of Surgeons later adopted to educate doctors in more than 60 countries.

The Bryan Trauma team continues to teach ATLS and provide trauma education throughout the region by visiting a different community each Thursday to educate medical professionals and to review trauma care that their patients received, from the scene to the resuscitation and stabilization at their own hospital prior to transfer to Bryan’s Trauma Center.

“It is our responsibility as the regional trauma center to train rural hospital physicians, transport teams that deliver the patients to us, law enforcement teams who respond to traumatic situations and all the professionals providing trauma care throughout our system to ensure injured patients have the best possible

1960s: Lincoln’s first open heart surgeries and pacemaker implant procedures are performed at Bryan.

1963: Bryan completed a major construction project.

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1963 Lincoln General expands services in the 1950s and 1960s until ...

1967 ... it becomes necessary to move to a brand-new facility in 1967.

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outcomes,” says Trauma & Surgical Critical Care Director Reginald Burton, MD.

Dr. Paul Collicott helped develop the Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) course, which the American College of Surgeons adopted to educate doctors.

In 1985, the Trauma Center became the first American College of Surgeons verified trauma center in Nebraska, growing from a community hospital with physicians who made it their mission to take care of trauma patients, to a Level II Trauma Center where the doctors are board certified in surgery and have advanced certification in trauma and surgical critical care.

In addition to continuous improvement of systems and protocols that improve outcomes, Bryan’s Trauma Center is placing a great deal of focus on neurocritical care.

Dr. Burton, who’s board certified in neurocritical care, is excited about the development of this advanced service. He notes, “We are working closely with our

1971: Independence Center for treating substance abuse opens at Lincoln General. The program moves into the former nursing dormitory.

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1970: Nebraska’s first cardiac vein bypass at Bryan.

1971: Mobile Heart Unit is dispatched to the scene of heart attacks and serious incidents.

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neurosurgical groups to ensure the best possible outcomes by using evidencebased treatments and protocols.”

Rehabilitation and wellness After transitioning patients to home, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitative services, the Bryan Trauma Center remains involved as part of the Trauma Survivors Network. Patients actively participate in support groups and activities with patients who have had similar injuries, helping them to re-engage in their communities.

Similar rehabilitation and support services are components of programs throughout Bryan Health.

In 2006, a new, medically

based health and wellness facility, Bryan LifePointe, was introduced, and it’s become a preferred destination for outpatient cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation and physical therapy.

Bryan LifePointe offers prehab, a new approach that is improving outcomes for patients undergoing orthopedic, bariatric and cancer surgeries. Prehab combines prevention and rehabilitation, and is designed to help patients become stronger and better informed and thus better prepared for the procedures and rehabilitation they will be facing.

Offering opportunities for people to improve their health through exercise, prevention and rehabilitation, Bryan

1974: Lincoln General opens SurgEase, Nebraska’s first outpatient surgery center.

1978: Trauma team at Lincoln General and Dr. Paul Collicott pioneer Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) course.

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1978 1974: Bryan updates south side of hospital.

1980s: Bryan completes an ambitious expansion project.

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The late 1960s presented a graphic contrast, with the soon-to-be-finished Lincoln General Hospital rising behind the 1930s complex of buildings at 16th and Lake.

LifePointe also is the front door for components of Bryan Health’s community education and support program.

Supporting behavioral health At a time when hospitals across the nation are eliminating programs, Bryan has made a long-term commitment to behavioral health — by remodeling the

mental health services facility, and moving the Counseling Center and in 2014 opening a new facility for its Bryan Independence Center substance abuse program and outpatient mental health.

“The Bryan Independence Center has always been known as the premier program in the state and region,” says director Jerome Barry, “and much

of the program’s success is its unique individualized, person-centered approach to treatment.”

Lincoln General Hospital was the first hospital in the nation to provide adult psychiatric inpatient services within a general hospital.

Since this designation in 1939, Bryan Medical Center has developed a continuum of inpatient and outpatient mental health services for adults, children, adolescents and seniors.

And since 1993, individuals in crisis have had access to one of the nation’s truly dedicated mental health emergency departments.

In addition to dedicated inpatient and emergency mental health services, the medical center provides

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outpatient services through its Counseling Center. Therapists work with individuals referred by physicians and others to identify and treat mental health needs on an outpatient basis.

“One of the most exciting developments in the mental health arena is the integration of mental and physical health services,” says counseling and program development manager Dave Miers, PhD. “Mental health screenings are being integrated into some departments within the health system, including the Bryan Trauma Center, where patients are screened for posttraumatic stress disorder in the Specialty Clinic.”

This integration is moving Bryan closer to its goal of one holistic system of care.

1986: Bryan surgical teams perform the first of dozens of heart transplants.

The cardiac and thoracic program introduces HeartMate mechanical ventricular assist devices to Lincoln and also provides lung transplantations.

1986 1985: Lincoln General Trauma program is verified as a Level II Trauma Center.

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1994: RehabCare offers inpatient acute rehab at Lincoln General. New Bryan Medical Plaza consolidates outpatient services.

1997 Bryan Memorial Hospital and Lincoln General Hospital merge to become BryanLGH Medical Center, which is part of the BryanLGH Health System.

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Bryan’s role as educator Like founder William Jennings Bryan, Bryan Health always has been deeply committed to education and service. In addition to professional education for nurses and medical personnel, attention is paid to teaching the community about injury prevention and wellness.

Educating its future health professionals was an immediate priority, with the first classes from the Lincoln General School of Nursing and Bryan Memorial Hospital School of Nursing graduating in the late 1920s. Though originally focusing only on nursing education, the Bryan College of Health Sciences evolved from two schools of nursing to a private college that offers bachelor’s degrees

in nursing, sonography/ ultrasound, biomedical sciences and healthcare studies, master’s degrees in nursing education and leadership, and doctorates in nurse anesthesia and education with a focus in nursing.

Current Dean of Students Deb Border, RN, is proud to have graduated from the Lincoln General School of Nursing, and after 37 years on the faculty of what is now Bryan College of Health Sciences, is pleased the college has maintained its commitment to clinical excellence.

“With all of the growth, the faculty and staff have continued to demonstrate that the primary focus is our students,” she says. “A very

caring, committed group goes above and beyond to ensure our students have all the resources and support they need to be successful.”

Bryan also has been instrumental in educating future physicians through its affiliation with the Lincoln Medical Education Partnership (LMEP). For over 40 years, physicians in the Lincoln Family Medicine Residency Program have completed rotations at Bryan as part of their residency requirements.

And the region has benefited as evidenced by the many graduates who have chosen to practice in the Lincoln area and in Greater Nebraska.

In the community In 1966, Bryan physicians and staff set up a mobile

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2001: BryanLGH Heart Institute.

2001: Pine Lake Medical Center.

2002: BryanLGH Hospitalist Program.

2005: BryanLGH Physician Network.

2006: Extensive renovation at BryanLGH West creates “Lincoln’s Newest Hospital.”

2006: BryanLGH LifePointe.

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2004: Commitment to Serve Campaign funds new Bryan College of Health Sciences facility.

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2000: Nebraska Gamma Knife Center opens on West Campus.

2001: BryanLGH Heart Institute begins.

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In 2016, the refurbished bronze sculpture of William Jennings Bryan returned to Fairview’s front lawn.

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2007: Mobile Screening Services vehicle brings free vascular, cholesterol and glucose screening to at-risk patients throughout Nebraska.

2003: BryanLGH Crete Area Medical Center opens its new facility.

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life support system at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Memorial Stadium, the first of its kind in the nation. Today, Bryan supports Clinic with a Heart, a medical clinic for the uninsured and underinsured, and Bryan provides educational programs for the community’s youth (Bryan Kids’ Club) and seniors (Bryan Sterling Connection).

Although in-person seminars and written handouts still are viable tools, the Internet has provided a vast array of options for delivering content that can be used on demand. Bryan makes available a plethora of information on its website and social media channels and has gone another step to produce blogs and podcasts that provide real-time interactive

2010: Joint venture of Bryan, Bryan College of Health Sciences and Southeast Community College creates Center for Excellence in Clinical Simulation.

2010 2008: Women’s and Children’s Health, including a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, opens on the Bryan East Campus.

2008: Bryan College of Health Sciences accredited.

service are proving to be valuable ways to connect patients and families with appropriate services.

The neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) staff in the Women’s and Children’s Tower on the Bryan East Campus has cared for hundreds of our smallest patients, including Ashley Meyers’ quadruplets.

experiences for users.

Online health screenings,

Bryan Telemedicine and the new Bryan Health eVisit

Forward. Together.

In the future, as patients become even more involved in decisions that affect their health, they will seek information on quality of care and outcomes, on patient satisfaction and ways to manage their care.

They will look for the latest technology and the most innovative approaches to treatment, and they will weigh options. And regardless of where they are in the continuum, they can rest assured that Bryan Health will continue to be there to help them move forward. n

Bryan East Campus includes the Women’s and Children’s Tower, Bryan Medical Plaza, Faulkner Building and Edwards Professional Building.

2012: Our new name reflects commitment to be our community’s chosen partner for a full spectrum of prevention, wellness, acute care and rehabilitation.

2012 2012: Surgeons establish robotics program at Bryan, which has a decade of experience with da Vinci robotic-assisted laparoscopic procedures.

2015 2013: Bryan Counseling Center moves to new area in Phase I of behavioral health upgrade. New Independence Center opens as Phase II of the plan in 2014.

2015: Bryan Lung Cancer Center opens.

2015: Bryan Telemedicine begins.

2015: Bryan East Campus Emergency Department expands.

2016 2016: 256-slice CT technology provides high-resolution images with less exposure to radiation.

2016: NICU Healing Garden opens.

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HAPPY ANNIVERSARY

Celebrating a landmark year

We’re marking 90 years of progress with a series of special events. Supporters gathered April 30 at the Nebraska Club for a Birthday Bash. Camaraderie, festive cake, historic photos and search lights were part of the fun.

This summer brought 90 Acts of Kindness from Bryan to organizations throughout Lincoln and the surrounding community. Employees came up with many ways to recognize unsung heroes, surprise community leaders and thank others for their service. For example, the management accounting staff donated books to Little Free Libraries, financial services collected donations for the Capital Humane Society and advancement donated sunglasses for Lincoln Children’s Zoo visitors.

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HAPPY ANNIVERSARY

Home Run for Health featured Saltdogs baseball, mascots, balloon hats and teaching moments for Kids’ Club members and guests.

It also was a chance to take a group photo of families with their neonatal intensive care unit graduates.

Some of the many other acts included contributions to blood drives, meals for fire fighters and police officers, serving at Matt Talbot Kitchen & Outreach, donating 90 pillows for Bridges of Hope, providing snacks for Bryan Independence Center participants, cleaning up local parks, bringing apples and coffee gift cards to teachers and making personalized greeting cards for patients.

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OUR SUPPORT OF YOU

Bryan Health community benefits report

Community receives more than $76 million Cash & In-kind Contributions 1.1% Unreimbursed Cost of Medicaid and Other Public Programs 21.3%

Other Community Programs & Subsidized Services 12.3%

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Cost of Charity Care 14.9%

3 4

Unreimbursed Cost of Medicare 49.8%

5 6

Health Professionals Education 0.6%

Cost reported for the year ended Dec. 31, 2015 $11,375,061

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.

$16,287,123

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

$38,076,432

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

$0 0453,622

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.

$09,428,857

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.

$00,876,443

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

$76,497,538

Total cost of community benefits provided and the unpaid cost of Medicare

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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 2015 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 $9.1 million in 2015.

It also is evident in our investment into our communities. Bryan’s quantifiable community benefit — more than $76 million in 2015 — 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 many elect to give back through philanthropic support.

In 2016 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 2015

Total number of donors ............................................$1,1 12,881 Total number of gifts .................................................$1,1 10,049 Average per donor ...................................................... $ 2,678

Number of employee donors ................................. $1,1 62,000 Dollars committed ..................................................... $1,494,000

How gifts were designated by donors

Investing in a healthy future Total private support generated during Fiscal Year 2015 to benefit Bryan Health: Gifts and pledges from individuals, corporations and foundations ........................... $5,170,643 Planned gifts ............................................................... $2,502,143 Subtotal ................................................................... $7,672,786 In-kind gifts ................................................................. $7,643,448 Volunteer support* ................................................... $1,449,373 Subtotal ................................................................... $1,492,821 Total charitable support for Bryan Health in FY 2015 ................................................................... $9,165,607 * 1,198 volunteers served throughout Bryan Health and contributed 62,825 hours of service in FY 2015, valued at $1,449,373. The Institute of Philanthropy quantifies the value of each hour of service at $23.07.

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 2015 to benefit Bryan Health ����������������������������������� 10 Cumulative confirmed estate gifts .......................................... 59 Historical average estate gift to the Bryan Foundation ....................................... $ ,112,154 Average amount of confirmed planned gifts received in FY 2015, with a disclosed amount, and to be received at a future date** ................................. $ ,220,714 bryan college of health sciences $115,588

scholarships $1,472,031 clinical & support $5,911,423

$5,911,423 $1, 115,588 $1,472,031 $ 0.16,292 $ 0157,452

crete area medical center $16,292 other $157,452

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

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

How donors designated their gifts in FY 2015

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FA M I LY E X P E R I E N C E

Gift from the heart

Memorial honors 25 years of cardiac care

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s Kathleen Allan of Lincoln explains it, “There are no words fully sufficient to express my family’s gratitude to Bryan Heart cardiologist Keith Miller, MD, for his excellent, compassionate care during the many years he cared for my father, John ‘Jack’ Nolan.”

Kathleen, a retired registered nurse, shares her family’s story. “Dad had his first cardiac problem in 1990, while he and my mother were visiting me from their home in Kansas City.

At first he thought it was indigestion, but his symptoms rapidly progressed to what I knew were classic signs of a heart attack, and we immediately sought care at the Bryan Emergency Department.

“My father received excellent care from cardiologist Christopher Caudill, MD, and the wonderful Bryan nurses. He then went through six weeks of cardiac rehabilitation at Bryan, during which he and my mother, Marie, ended up falling in love with Bryan and with the Dr. Keith Miller and Kathleen Allan Lincoln community. In share memories of her parents, Jack and Marie Nolan. fact, they eventually moved here After retiring from the military, Jack permanently from Nolan still enjoyed taking to the Kansas City to be near skies. His children surprised him with family and Bryan’s this restored 1940s airplane that was team of cardiologists. the same style in which he trained — In 2004, Dr. Miller and he continued to fly well into his eighties. joined Bryan Heart

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and became Dad’s cardiologist. We have all been so impressed with Dr. Miller that my brother John now travels all the way from Texas to have him as his own cardiologist.”

Kathleen explains that her father was a war Jack Nolan (lower left) poses with other hero and a pilot American fighter pilots during World War II. during World War II. “He flew for his own enjoyment well into his eighties, and he enjoyed taking some of the Bryan nurses and their families up to fly. Dr. Miller is a World War II history buff with deep respect for our military, and I remember that it was a real pleasure for my father that they shared that interest.

“In all, my father had two heart surgeries during the 25 years he was cared for at Bryan and was hospitalized for various noncardiac health needs more than 20 times. My mother (Marie) also received excellent care there for various health concerns, including her second breast cancer surgery. So our family knows the doctors and the staff at Bryan very well, and we have a deep appreciation for their superb care over the years.

“When Dad was in his nineties, his cardiac symptoms gradually

FA M I LY E X P E R I E N C E worsened until he was having very significant congestive heart failure and shortness of breath, and we knew he was coming near the end. Dr. Miller talked with us at that point about a hospice care program in Lincoln for patients with congestive heart failure.

“My mother’s health was also declining because of noncardiac issues, and we were fortunately able to enroll her in the same hospice as Dad. The hospice nurses provided us with such compassionate, top-quality care, and made trips to our home so my parents didn’t have to go to the hospital for check ups, which made things much easier.

My parents really were each other’s true loves, and they passed away 27 days of one another.

“My father was a loving family man, a perfect gentleman. We decided to give a memorial gift to the Bryan Foundation in honor of Dr. Miller, because we absolutely know we wouldn’t have had all the additional years of birthdays and anniversaries with Dad if it hadn’t been for the superb care Dr. Miller and Bryan provided.

“I’m happy to share our story because we’d like other people to have more time with their loved ones. You always want just one more day with them. By the grace of God, Dr. Miller and Bryan, we had 25 more years.” n Memorial gifts are special because they celebrate the life of a loved one and often also honor those who helped care for that person, while helping future patients receive the very best care.

To learn more about memorial gifts, please contact the Bryan Foundation at 402-481-8605.

Bryan partnered with these organizations by financially supporting them in 2015 Alzheimer’s Association American Red Cross CEDARS CenterPointe Child Advocacy Center Child Guidance Center Clinic with a Heart Community CROPS Down Syndrome Association for Families of Nebraska El Centro de las Americas Faith Coalition of Lancaster County Family Services Food Bank of Lincoln Foundation for Lincoln Public Schools Git-R-Done Foundation Heartland Aquatics Heartland Cancer Foundation Interchurch Ministries of Nebraska Junior Achievement of Lincoln Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Lincoln Association of Health Underwriters Lincoln Community Foundation Lincoln East High School Post Prom Lincoln Literacy Lincoln Medical Education Partnership Lincoln Rotary Club #14 Lincoln Southeast High School Post Prom Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital March of Dimes Martin Luther King Freedom Breakfast

Mental Health Association of Nebraska MilkWorks Mourning Hope Grief Center Nebraska Academy of Family Physicians Nebraska Cancer Research Center Nebraska Chamber of Commerce & Industry Nebraska Nurses Association Nebraska Stroke Association Norris High School Post Prom Palmyra High School Post Prom Parkinson Disease Association Partnership for a Healthy Lincoln Pius X High School Post Prom Remembering Our Children Retreat & Refresh Stroke Camp Rotary Clubs of Lincoln Saunders Health Services Foundation Saunders Medical Center Auxiliary School Community Intervention & Prevention Program (SCIP) St. Monica’s Services for Women TeamMates The Kim Foundation United Way of Lincoln & Lancaster County Voices of Hope Volunteer Partners Waverly High School Post Prom Wilber Clatonia High School Post Prom

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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 in 2015.

The 4 North sta at Bryan East Campus Timothy Allison Amber Artz Travis Barcelow Carolyn Bernasek Rebecca Berner Richard Britton Bridget Brodecky Cortney Chapin Alissa Clough, MD Scott Coatsworth, MD Ashley Creglow Lindsey Dillon Marcia Doran Jessica Drieling Patty A. Evans Paige Fellers Christine Gabel Samantha Ganow Tiany Gavanda Chelsey Genrich

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Nicholas Genrich Cari Henning Robert Hibbard, MD Amanda Howard Miyuki Inamura Sarah Jacobsen Eric J. Johnson Seara Johnson Chelsea Kotera Jennifer A. Krotz Kassandra N. Lamoree Elizabeth M. Learmouth Johnna Lipskey Andrew Lundstrom Melina Lyons Amber Mason Candace Melcher

Andrew Merliss, MD Archie Mickles Tisha Minzel Bailey Novak Julie Pham Marissa Pofahl Erin Pulec Nina Redl Carrie Reynolds Elizabeth Rupp Lynn Saeger Courtney Schliefert Natalie Schultz Courtney Schwisow Lona Smith Dunton Solomon

Michele Steckelberg, MD Brett Swarts Lindsey Thege Jaime Thimm Claire Valder Ruth Van Gerpen Kaitlin Westling Vicky Wright Stephanie Yoder You can recognize outstanding care with a Beyond Expectations gift. Contact the Bryan Foundation staff at 402-481-8605 to learn how.

2015 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 Anonymous Marilyn M. Baker Marjorie J. Bartels Vilis & Helen Berst Lyle F. Bigley Mary H. Brown Frances Buell Jeff & Amy Burg Dick & Kathy Campbell Joseph & Margaret Carlson Carolyn Cody, MD Edward L. Cooley James Cuddeford Ken & Shirley Dermann Alan Domina, MD Dean & Debbie Fisher Barbara A. Godden Gerald & Nancy Gondringer Dr. Charles & Carolyn Gregorius

Jim & Margaret Griesen Ron Groepper Richard Hansen Joyce & Fred Harb Dorothy & Francis Haskins Catherine & Gregory Hershberger Donna Hinkley Lloyd Hinkley Phylis Hollamon 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 Shirley & Alan Retzlaff

Dr. Vonn & Debra Roberts Cheryl Rourke Sharri Rowley Kimberly A. Russel Robert Schiebinger Diane Snapp Jerry & Barbara Solomon Jim & Suanne Stange Debra Steinmiller & Don Chotro Mark Stephens David & Linda Sundberg W. David & Shirley Thompson (DC) Dr. Lisa & Mark Vail Marilyn & Warren Viehl Virginia & Burnell Von Seggern Patricia & Clinton Webb Herm & Helen Wiebers David Wilcox

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

Crete Area Health Care Foundation E. J. Faulkner Estate Dr. Charles & Carolyn Gregorius 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 Duane Fjellin Estate Joyce & Fred Harb The Hawks Foundation Wayne & Nancy Hester Albert & Lois Hoesch Estate

Christine Janda (DC) The Kim Foundation Lincoln Hospital Association Elizabeth M. Miller Estate Dr. Vonn & Debra Roberts Rogers Foundation Sampson Construction

Jim & Suanne Stange Debra Steinmiller & Don Chotro Donald R. & Mary L. (DC) Swanson Union Bank & Trust Company

Tim & Sondra Hepburn Lincoln Community Foundation, Inc. Lincoln Radiology Group, PC Medtronic Charles & Esther Miller Estate Marilyn & David Moore Desta Osborne Harold & Marilyn Pfeiffer Vance & Barbara Rogers (DC) Kimberly A. Russel & Dirk Brom, MD

Richard Saduikis (DC) John & Laura Slife (DC) Diane Snapp Ken Snider US Bank Dr. Lisa & Mark Vail Odeth Wall (DC) Helen Weber

(DC) indicates deceased.

Founders Cumulative gifts of $500,000 or more

(DC) indicates deceased.

Leaders Cumulative gifts of $250,000-499,999

(DC) indicates deceased.

Builders Cumulative gifts of $100,000-249,999

Marilyn Baker Bryan Heart Bryan Medical Center West Auxiliary Bryan Woman’s Board Jeff & Amy Burg Carolyn Cody, MD Electronic Contracting Dean & Debbie Fisher Frederick & Hallie Houtz Estate Dorothy & Francis Haskins HealthLincoln, Inc.

(DC) indicates deceased.

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2015 ANNUAL REPORT ON GIVING

Progressives Cumulative gifts of $50,000-99,999

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 Dr. Reginald Burton & Dr. Jamie Snyder Dick & Kathy Campbell 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. Richard Evnen & Kimberly Heier

Dale Fadschild Estate Helene Fuld Trust Jan Garvin & Jim Spalding Git-R-Done Foundation Russ & Jane Gronewold Dr. Lewis Harris (DC) Lloyd & Donna Hinkley Independence Center Alumni Association Kinder Porter Scott Family Foundation Jim Leslie (DC) Lincoln Industries MDS Pharma Services Angie & Dan Muhleisen Stuart Nichols (DC) Pathology Medical Services, PC Bob & Karen Ravenscroft Shirley & Alan Retzlaff Mildred Rowley (DC) Sandhills Publishing The James Stuart III Family Foundation Fern D. Swanson (DC) Swing Against Cancer

Ellen Weissinger William (DC) & Mae Whitmer John & Jeannie Woodrich Woods Charitable Fund

Abel Foundation Alpha Phi Craig & Devon Ames Carl & Jane (DC) Ander Marjorie J. Bartels Bob (DC) & Ann Brown Bryan School of Nursing Alumni Association Osvalds (DC) & Daila Bumanis George & Elaine Carr Dr. Stephen & Beth Carveth Commercial Investment Properties Edward & Doris (DC) Cooley Joseph Cooper Estate Cornhusker Bank Lois Dargeloh (DC) Dialysis Center of Lincoln Donlan Foundation EPreward, Inc. Ken & Deb Foster Don Freeman Connie Ganz

Genentech, Inc. Barbara A. Godden Jim & Margaret Griesen Guidepoint Global Nancy Hakel-Smith & David Smith Richard Hansen 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 The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Ruth Schwartz (DC) Jerry & Barbara Solomon Donna Stone (DC) David & Linda Sundberg Beverly & Robert Taylor Shirley Travis UNICO Group, Inc. Marilyn & Warren Viehl W.K. Kellogg Foundation Ron & Valery Wachter Robert Wade Trust Patricia & Clinton Webb Wells Fargo Dr. James & Mimi Wickless Ross & Judy Wilcox Doug & Lois Wilson Windstream

(DC) indicates deceased.

Defenders Cumulative gifts of $25,000-49,999

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(DC) indicates deceased.

2015 ANNUAL REPORT ON GIVING

Champions Cumulative gifts of $10,000-24,999

Dorothy & Edwin “Bud” (DC) Abbott Action For Students Ameritas Financial Services Associated Anesthesiologists, PC Viola Babcock Trust Bailey Lauerman Sam & Joyce Baird Oliver Baker Memorial Trust Dr. John Baldwin Nadyne Bauer Patrick E. & Ellen A. Beans Bob & JoAnne Bettenhausen Bettenhausen Family Foundation Esther Beynon (DC) Gary & Connie Binder Tim Binder (DC) Ray & Betty Bloomquist Deb & Ed Boehle Marshall & Jennie Borchert Debra Border Roger & Mary Breitbarth Brester Construction, Inc. Bryan Medical Staff Bryan Women’s Care Physicians Edgar Bumanis Burlington Northern Foundation Ruth Jones Cadwallader (DC) Jack (DC) & Mary Carey Alda Carlson Joseph & Margaret Carlson Jack Carnie Richard & Jackie Chapin Cline Williams Wright Johnson & Oldfather Cooper Foundation Jim Cuddeford Nick & Ann Cusick Roger & Gayle-Ann Douglas William (DC) & Betty Dresser Mike & Terri Dunlap DuTeau Chevrolet-Subaru Eells Trust Everett & Elaine Evnen T.A. Filipi Estate Neil (DC) & Gail Finsand FirsTier Bank Ted & Marlene (DC) Forke Harriet Fort (DC) Ruth Foster Estate Esther Fox Carol & Ardell Friesen Dr. Deepak Gangahar Dr. Benjamin Gelber General Mills Foundation Generals’ Club Sharon & Eric Hadenfeldt 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 Inpatient Physician Services Don B. Johnson (DC) Mabel H. Johnston Estate Harold & Charlotte (DC) Kelley Kensington Quilters Kidwell, Inc. KLKN-TV Beth & 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 DeEtta & Terry Mayrose Campbell McConnell Suzanne McMasters Dr. Clyde & Susan Meckel Wynn & Sheila Mehlhaff Dr. Andrew & Jaine Merliss Charlie & Sherry Meyer Cheryl & Marty Miller Ken & Pat Morrison (DC) 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 & Virginia Nissen Novartis Consumer Health, Inc. Olney Foundation, Inc. David & Ruth Patrick (DC) Margaret Pavelka Estate Tasha Pfenning Elvin L. Platt Estate Verla & Tom Plummer PrivIT Healthcare, Inc. Professional Choice Recovery Purdue Lecture Program Group Father Fred L. & Susan C. Raybourn Mrs. E.B. Reed (DC) Dr. John & Kay Reed

David & Laura Reese Dr. Herb & Ginny Reese (DC) Region V Services Susan & Paul Rego Karen Rock Sharri Rowley Runza National Rural Health Partners, Inc. Saint Elizabeth Regional Medical Center Administration Steven D. Salisbury Trust Benno Sand & Marlys Gapstur Sand Schneider (USA) Inc. Florence & Paul Schorr (DC) The Joe W. & Ruth K. Seacrest Foundation Vern & Phyllis Shires June Smith SmithKline Beecham Southeast Nebraska Cancer Center State of Nebraska Stuart Foundation Sutter Place Interiors Swanson Russell Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America Thoratec TierOne Bank Janet & Dale Tubbs Nancy & Jim Van Kirk 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, Inc. Wyeth Ayerst Laboratories Verla & Gordon Youngquist

(DC) indicates deceased.

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BRYAN FOUNDATION

Fjellins’ legacy gifts support cardiac unit and nursing education Dee and Duane Fjellin left gifts to Bryan designated to support heart care and nursing education.

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hen you have an amazing experience, you naturally want to give back to the organization that made it possible.

Dee and Duane Fjellin began their lives together after mutual friends introduced them at the Fremont Bowling Alley.

After their wedding in 1983, Dee gladly joined Duane, becoming a farm wife on the family homestead between Wahoo and Malmo, Nebraska.

The farm had been in Duane’s family for decades.

Duane was a member of the American Legion Post and both were members of the Lutheran church in Malmo.

When Duane’s health started to decline in the early 2000s, the Fjellins sought care at Bryan Health.

“Duane spent a lot of time in the cardiac unit,” says Dee’s daughter Marilyn Kruger. “Toward the end of his life, he only had one working lung, which put a great strain on his heart. The team at Bryan cared for him very well, doing everything possible to help him achieve a good quality of life as his congestive heart failure progressed.”

Dee passed away in 2008, and Duane passed away in 2014. As an act of gratitude, they each left legacy gifts to the Bryan Foundation. Funds were designated specifically to go toward the cardiac unit, as well as to nurse education.

“They wanted to be able to give back to the people and organization that made such a significant difference for them,” Marilyn says.

“They were a loving couple and wonderful to be around. Their legacy will live on at Bryan Health.” n To learn how your gift can support Bryan Health, please call the Bryan Foundation at 402-481-8605.

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TRUSTEES

Meet our Board members Bryan Health

Bryan Medical Center

Gene Brake Dick Campbell Nicholas Cusick David 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 John Decker John Dittman Darla Eisenhauer, MD Steve Erwin Richard Evnen, Chair Brenda Franklin, RN Shannon Harner Ron Harris Gary Hustad, MD David Keck, PhD Martin Massengale, PhD Edward Mlinek, MD Erin Pemberton, JD, MSN Beau Reid Kimberly Russel Gene Stohs, MD Lisa Vail, RN, DNP, NEA-BC John Woodrich Scott Young

Bryan Foundation Brian Bossard, MD Dick Campbell, Chair Joseph Kam Chiu, MD William Cintani Carolyn Cody, MD Greg Dynek Charles Gregorius, MD Arthur Knox Janet Labenz Andrew Loudon Jaine Merliss Katie Miller

Robert Norris Albert Owusu-Ansah, MD Trey Pittenger Bob Ravenscroft Kimberly Russel Aina Silenieks, MD Beth Smith James Stange Kathy Stewart Jennifer Tricker Cori Vokoun DeeAnn Wenger Charles Wilson, MD

Crete Area Medical Center Wayne Drummond Tad Eickman, Chair Tom Kozisek Timothy Lieske, MD Rebekah Mussman Mike Pavelka Bob Ravenscroft David Reese Linda Stones Amy Vertin, MD

Bryan College of Health Sciences Abigail Burenheide Larry Dlugosh Brenda Franklin, RN James Griesen, PhD Amy Knobbe, PhD Richard Lloyd, PhD Georgianne Mastera, PhD Andrew Merliss, MD Angie Muhleisen Erin Pemberton, JD, MSN, Chair Sameano Porchea, PhD Roger Reamer Kimberly Russel Maurice Russell, RPh Lisa Vail, DNP, RN, NEA-BC Sue Wilkinson, CPA, FLMI John Woodrich

Bryan Enterprises Russ Gronewold Angie Muhleisen Robert Nefsky, Chair Bob Ravenscroft John Reed, MD Kimberly Russel Kristian Rutford John Woodrich

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2015 ANNUAL REPORT ON GIVING

Honor roll of donors This list recognizes gifts of $250 or greater which were made during Fiscal Year 2015. An asterisk (*) denotes a Bryan Health employee.

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Jim & Mary Abel Action for Students Priscilla* Adams Karen* Adamsheck Shawn & Amanda Aldridge Tam & Kathleen Allan Margie* Amato Dr. Cori Amend & Ryan Sothan Michelle* Andersen Mickey* Anderson Paul & Erin Andreas Colleen* Andrews Dr. Albert* Ansah AON Dorthy* & Rob Applegate Stacy* Arkfeld Tiffani* & JJ Arndt Cynthia* Ault Ken & Sidonia Babcock Sally* & Travis Bach Kelli* Backman Teri* Baer Sam & Joyce Baird Bob* & Mary Baker Marilyn Baker Dr. Mathue* Baker Shelley* Baldassano Lois* Baldwin Wallace Barnett Jerome* & Chelsa* Barry Marjorie Bartels Christie* Bartelt Herbert Barter The Dr. Bastani Family Ann* & Shayne Bauer Dawn* & Kevin Baxa Ellen A.* & Patrick E. Beans Julie* Beasley Cheryl* Beaumont Tandy* Becher Linda* Becker Jane* Bedient Barb* Bedke Jeff* Bedke Dr. Terry & Susan Bejot Bella Baby Photography Marsha* Belz Stacy* & Daniel* Benson Melinda* Bentjen Casey* Beran Holly* Beran Ann* & Eric Berg Galen* & Megan Bernadt Melanie* Bernadt Carolyn* Bernasek Kathryn* Berndt

Sharon* & Sam Bethune Debra* & Jack Bewley The Big Heart Initiative LLC Gary* & Connie* Binder Bison, Inc. Darcy* & Jerod Blayney Drs. Bob & Stacie Bleicher Raymond* Bloomquist Pam* Bly Deb* & Ed Boehle Brian & Vicki Boesche Rick Bogema Scott* Boltz Tracy* & Sam Boman Leslie* & Anthony Bonelli Deb* Border Mary* Bornman Dennis & Carol Bornschlegl Lina* & Brett Bostwick Phyllis Bovee Karen Bowen Eileen* Bradbury Roger* & Jean Breitbarth Paula* Brennan Brester Construction, Inc. Dr. Mark* Brisso BJ* Brittenham Michael* Brown Brown’s Medical Imaging Kathy* Brune Bryan Volunteers & Customer Care Daila Bumanis Edgar* Bumanis Jeff* & Amy Burg Jennie* Burianek Julie* Burton Patricia* & Curtis Butler Austin* Byleen Judson & Karen Byleen Alan* & Judy Cable Judy & Jim Cada Dick & Kathy Campbell Patrick Campbell Capital City Electric Joseph & Margaret Carlson George* & Elaine Carr Dr. Stephen & Beth Carveth Cassling Debra* Cerveny ChadCRG Images Harold & Fran Chaffee Channel 8 KLKN-TV RL & Barbara Christensen Bill & Marilyn Cintani Bobbi* & Sam Clinch Dr. Alissa & Aaron Clough Dr. Scott* & Louann Coatsworth

Dr. Carolyn* Cody Kris* Cole Sue* Corkill Cornhusker Bank Cornhusker Marriott Hotel Brooke* & Chad Cose Linda* Coulter Kay* Crabtree Crete Area Health Care Foundation Crib Notes Rhonda* Cron Brian* Cross Kirstin* Culhane Julie* Cummings Cindy* Dahl Dan Dargeloh Datapeak, Inc. Robin* & Dan Davenport Lori* Davidsaver Michael & Teri Davis Davis Design Arlyn* De Peel Barbara* Denner Donna* Densberger David* Dermann Kelly* & Ryan Dewing Julie* Dickinson-Armstrong Holly* Didier Kim* Dierks Mary & John Dilley Directions EAP, LLC Jennifer Dirkschneider District 21 Treasury Alice Dittman Mike* & Julie Dixon DKJL Family Foundation Alice Doane Heidi* & Jamie Dostal Julie* & Alan Doster Carol* Dougherty Joel Dougherty Linda* Dragoo Sara* & Dave Draus Suzanne* & Todd Drew Dianne* Dunkle Alison* Dunlap DuTeau Chevrolet-Subaru Dr. David & Elaine Dyke Patricia* Ebert Lu Ann* Ebke EducationQuest Foundation, Inc. Edwards Lifesciences Alice Eggers Laureen* & Roger Ehmen Ronda* Eitzmann Wendy & Douglas Elder Patricia Els

2015 ANNUAL REPORT ON GIVING Loretta* & Mike Engel Christa* Engel EPreward, Inc. Dr. Nicole & Bruce Ericksen Summer* Erickson Steve & Janice Erwin Robin Eschliman Kari* & Mike Eskens Patty* & Roger Evans Sheryl* & Dennis Evans Richard Evnen & Kimberly Heier Excel Chiropractic and Wellness Dr. Lynette Exum Tammy* & Todd Fandrich Linda* Faris & Rick Frey David* Filbert Firespring Dean & Debbie Fisher Marie Fletcher Forever Angels Sherry* & Ken Fougeron Esther Fox Leigh Anne* Frame Janelle* & James Francis Ron & Bridgitte Frank Janel* Fricke Rosalee Fricke Carol* & Ardell Friesen Carol Friesen Matilda* Frimpong Leia* Gadeken Barbara Galvin Donald Gammill Connie* Ganz Dr. Timothy & Patti Gardner Jan* Garvin & Jim Spalding General Mills Foundation Kenny Gettman Heather* Gettner Margaret & Douglas Gibson Gwen* Gies Git-R-Done Foundation Patsy* & Scott Gleim Roger* Glen Michelle* Glenn Melinda* Gonzalez Christina* Green Rachel* Greene Mindy* Greenrod Dr. Charles & Carolyn Gregorius Jim & Margaret Griesen Patricia* & Joe Grof Russ* & Jane Gronewold Kathy* & Jeffery Grubbe Guidepoint Global Sharon* & Eric Hadenfeldt Sharon* & Brian Hagelgantz Nancy* & David Hakel-Smith Kimberly* Haller Dawn Halvorsen Cynthia* Hamik David* Hamilton

David* & Barbara* Hanen Becky* & James Hansbrough Jamie* & Robert Hansel Dr. Dale* & Sandy Hansen Mary* Hansen Richard Hansen Joyce & Fred Harb Sharon* & Daniel Harms Elia* Harris Ron & Chris Harris Kari* Hartley Dr. Klaus & Gisela Hartmann Sandy & Larry Harvey Linda* Haun HDR, Inc. Blair* & Sean Heard Heart City Bull Bash Sue* Heckman Anne* Heimann Sally* Hempel Sara* & John Hennessy Jodi* Henning Jean & Larry Hennings Danielle* & Collin Henricksen Tim & Sondra Hepburn Angela* Herbert Catherine & Gregory Hershberger Wayne & Nancy Hester Jim & Marjorie Hewitt Donna* & Larry Heyen Maurice* Higgins Christine* Hildreth Lloyd & Donna Hinkley Dr. Jon Hinrichs and Donna Woods Milton & Betty Hofstad Joan* Hogancamp Molly* Hogancamp Phylis Hollamon Berg Jessica* Holland Patricia* & Jim Holloway Hologic, Inc. Mary Ellen* Hook Mary* Hoppe Virgil* & Susan Horne, Jr. Carla* & Dan Hottovy Donna* & Steven Houchin Andrew & Ellan Hove Susan* Howard Janis* & William Howlett Kathleen Howlett Michelle* & Jeff Huber Colleen* Hughes Nancy* & Mike Hula Valerie* & Adam Hunt Dr. Rubab* Husain & Ahsan Nasam David* Hutcheson Michelle* Hynek-Thomas & Randy Thomas Karen Ibach Inpatient Physician Associates Barbara* & James Jackson Alan* Jackson

David* & Lynn Jacobs Jennifer* Jacoby Kim* & Steven Janssen Tricia* & James Jara Linda* & William Jeffery Jensen Consulting Linda* K. Jensen Linda* & Scott Johnson Brenda* Johnson Matthew* Johnson Richard & Margaret Johnson Lisa* & Chris Jones Roger Jorgenson & Jan Meyer Robin* Kappler Adam & Sandy Karavas Katheryn* Kathe Diane & Larry Kathol Linda* Kattes Laurie* & Bernie Ketterl Colette* Kiefer-Barton Linda* Kimminau Sharon* & Frank* Kimmons Sarah* Kirchoff Genna* Kiser Kelli* & Todd Klopfenstein Mary* Knabe Linda* Knudsen Jean* Kolar Dixie* Kornfeld Katie* Kranau Larry* & Karen Krebsbach Bonnie* & Lonnie Kreiter Gracia Kremer Shawn* & Desarai Krogh Marcia* Kube Cindy* Kugler Pamela* Kuhl Dr. Joseph* & Lyn Kummer Karen* Kurbis Catherine* Kurpgeweit Dr. Michael* & Amber Kutayli Janet & Richard Labenz Barbara* Lacher Ron* & Martha Lane Daniel* Lantis Julia* & Duane Lantz Larry* Laschanzky Latsch’s Inc. Beth & Steve Lau Sandra* Leeling Louis* Lemon Jim Leslie (DC) Ellie* & Mark Lewis Brenda* & Dr. Tim Lieske Ann* & Dean Lif Lincoln Association of Health Underwriters Lincoln Chamber of Commerce Lincoln Community Foundation, Inc. Lincoln Lutheran Middle & High School Lincoln Voiture 103

Linet Americas Scott* Linke Ginger Lippold Dale* Lobb Denise* Logan Kimberly* Logsdon Andrew & Anne Loudon Todd & Cheryl Luedeke Sarah* & Kevin Lundy Maureen Lyons Steffani* & Michael Maas Jon MacDowell Kimberly* & Dave Macoubrie Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital Dorinda* Magnus Jennifer* & Kent Mahler Kay* & Paul Maize Tami* & Mitchell Mallum Janice* & Ryan Malone Candolin* Malousek March of Dimes Marthajo Mares Ervin Marshall Todd* & Keli Martin Martin & Ruth Massengale Georgianne & James Mastera Dale* & Ila Matthes Mary* Mattox Max Muscle DeEtta* & Terry Mayrose Sandra* McGinnis Jennifer* & Jason McLaughlin Lisa* McNeel Clark & Bryn McPheeters Ruth McPherson Dr. Clyde* & Susan Meckel Greg MeGrue Candace* Melcher Dr. Andrew* & Jaine Merliss Margaret Mertens Kristina* & Jerry Meyer Charlie* & Sherry Meyer Jeremy* & Susan Middleton Midwest Medical Transport David* & Lanae Miers Linda* & Steve Miles Dr. Keith* & Katie Miller Mark* Miller Gates & Daisy Minnick Carol Miyoshi Peggy* & Kim Moeller Kurt* Moes Glenn W. Mooberry Trust Fund Marilyn* & David Moore Eric* & Rebecca Mooss Julie* Morton Heather* & Shawn Mosley Angie & Dan Muhleisen Linda Muhling Wendy* & Ray Muir Dee* Murman Julie* & Ted Murray

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2015 ANNUAL REPORT ON GIVING Gale Naber NAI FMA Realty Jose Napier Herb Neaber Nebraska Trauma & Acute Care Surgery, PC Brenda* & Mark Neemann Robert & Mary Nefsky Jennifer* Neilan Nelnet, Inc. Roger & Vicki Nelson Ronald & Bonnie Nelson Norma Nichelson Linda* Nicholson Christina* & Kerman Nickel Jason* Nider Alyssa* Nimic Karen* & Douglas Nissen Heidi* Noecker Norland International Charlene* Nottlemann Betty* Ohs Rhonda* Olmsted Sarah* & Kasey Olson Jody* Oltman Lil* & Mike O’Neill OneNeck IT Solutions Desta Osborne Amy* & Jay Ostermeyer Bill* & Rita Overton Deanna* Overton Sheri* & Mark Paneitz Cortnie* Papstein Cathy* & Dan Parker Shari Patrick Steven & Norma Patrick Slava* Paul Kirk* Peacock Bill Pease Erin Pemberton Pen-Link, LTD Susan* & Carter Pendergrass Jon* & Karen Peppmuller Don* & Sylvia Percy Jayme* Perdew Betsy* & Randy Perez Scott* & Holly Persson Rebecca* & Donn Petersen Jessica* Peterson Pfizer, Inc. John* Pfrimmer Donde Plowman & Dennis Duchon Verla & Tom Plummer Carol & Gary Pohlmann & Family Troy* Poole Rosemary* & Tony Porto Premier Connections Jennifer* & Dale Preston Mark Pretzer Professional Choice Recovery, Inc. Gina* & Jawad* Qudus RAAFT by PolyTech, LLC

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Heidi* Rademacher Ruth & Raleigh Radenslaben Arlen* Rasmussen Judy Curtiss Rasmussen Douglas & Kimberly Rath Bob* & Karen Ravenscroft Father Fred L. & Susan C. Raybourn Debbie* Redetzke Carol* & Ivan Reed Dr. John & Kay Reed David* & Laura Reese Robert & Becky Reisdorff Shirley & Alan Retzlaff Mona* Reynolds Nancy* Richards Norma* Rieck Carolyn* & Bernie Rieke Raydean Riley Dr. Vonn & Debra Roberts Kristi & Andy Rocole The Rockefeller Foundation Janet & Robert Rogers Leota Rolls Rachel* & Dustin Romshek Connie* Rose Lowene Rosendahl Monica Ross-Williams Beth* & Adrian Roth Brandi Roth Brianne* Roth Jackie* Roth Round The Bend Steakhouse Debra* Ruhrdanz Dot* Rung Runza National Kimberly* A. Russel & Dirk Brom, MD Tamara* Russman Sampson Construction Sam’s Club Benno Sand & Marlys Gapstur Sand Lee Sander Joann* & Luke Sanders Christina* Saum Angie* Schaefer Marita* Schafers Ward Carol & Robert Schardt Dennis* Schmidt Karla* Scholl Amy* Schroeder Kent & Cindy Schroeder Sarah* & Charles Schroeder Andrea* Schultz Janelle* & Tim Schulz Robin* & Todd Schumacher Jane & John Scott Aimee* Scudder Joe & Karen Seda Heather* & Justin Seeba Sara* Seemann Shelley* Seiler-Prasek & Rick Prasek Nicole* Shaffer Shanahan Mechanical & Electrical, Inc.

Erin* Sharpe Michael Shea Don* & Pam Sheets Nathan* Shelbourn Chris* Sheridan Vern & Phyllis Shires Jeri Shute Dr. Aina Silenieks & Tyler Sutton Mary* & Kevin Silvey Dianne* & Donald Simpson Jan Skala Cynthia* Skinner Megan* Skradis Cindy* & Larry Smack Catherine* Smetter Kate* & Duane Smid Debbie* Smith Kimberly* Smith Julie* Smith June* Smith Sally* & Roger Smith Speedway Properties Mary Jean Sohl Southeast Nebraska Cancer Center Robin* & Randy Spangler Brian* Speich Michelle* Squier Kathy Stadler Debra* Stanek Jim & Suanne Stange Karmin Stanosheck Margaret* Stanosheck Christie & Joseph Steele Debra Steinmiller & Don Chotro Mark Stephens Dr. John* & Pamela Steuter Kathy & Keith Stewart Stacey & Jay Stewart Janet* Stiefel Megan & Jake Stitt Opal Stivrins Dr. Tim & Carol Stivrins Shawn* Stoner Linda* & Martin Stones Steven* & Tammi Sufficool David & Linda Sundberg Jenny* & Brett Sundberg Stacy* & Daniel Sveen Heather* & Ben Talbott Kristie* Tang Amy* & Chad Termaat Dr. Todd* & Lisa Tessendorf Kandi* & Jeffrey Thomas Suzanne* Thompson Mary Jo* Tietjen Dale Tinstman Dr. John* & Stacy Trapp Mary* Trauernicht Rebekah* & Conrad Trevino Jenny Tricker & John Linscott Jan* & Dale Tubbs Jerry* & Joyce Turman

Susan* Uland Union Bank & Trust Company Jodi* Urban Dr. Craig & Joyce Urbauer Randall* Uribe Cheryl* Urwiller Dr. Lisa* & Mark Vail Ruth* & Richard Van Gerpen Nancy* & Jim Van Kirk Dennis* VerMaas Marilyn* & Warren Viehl Rachel* Vonderfecht Jodi Voss Jordan* Wagner Barbara & Rex Walker Linda Walker Holly* Warner Jeffrey* Weber Peggy* Weber Rita Weeks Robert* & Kelli Weichel Ellen Weissinger Michael* Welch Ty* & Roberta* Westover Joan Westphal Daniel & Deborah Wheeler Raymond White Mae Whitmer Dr. Ryan* & Marietta Whitney Herm & Helen Wiebers James* Wiese Deb* & Luke Wilke Vicky* Wilkinson Lisa* Williams Sondra Williams Doug & Carol Willoughby Doug & Lois Wilson Dwayne* & Caryll Wilson Sheri Wilson Patricia* Wing Rodney* & Linda Witfoth Angela* Withrow Karen* Witkowski Margaret* Woeppel Jerome* Wohleb Shirley & Carl Wohlfarth Kathy* & Roger Wolf John* & Jeannie Woodrich Woods Brothers Realty Rhonda* Woodside Marcy* & Ric Wyrens Xenex Disinfection Service, LLC Rose* & James Yankech Karmin* & Kevin* Yeackley Valerie* & Derrick Yu Zipline Brewing Co.

2015 ANNUAL REPORT ON GIVING

Memorials This list recognizes gifts made in memory of the following people in 2015.

Dennis Barter Nancy Barter John Beck Timothy J. Binder Robert Bowen JoAnn Thompson Boyd Katie Bradbury Clarice Brown Philip A. Corkill Gene Cromwell Lois E. Dargeloh Ramona Deitemeyer Chip Durrie DeMaris Edwards Dewaine Erickson Bill Evans Ron Frame Mary Gehr Erma Gruhn

Dorothy Guilford Lee Harris Karen Hennings Osborne Barbara Houtz Zane Jedrzejczyk Shirley Keim James Kelley Lee Kinney Bonnie M. Kirksey Gwen Kuenning Carson M. Laschanzky Marlene Le Suer Carol Lombard Lloyd & Eleanor MacDowell Lucille Meininger Willis Merritt Alfred C. Micek Wilma I. Nelson John J. Nolan

Marie Nolan Carolyn R. Osborn David L. Patrick Margaret B. Pavelka Lillian Pease Jim Saxon Edward Shute Jim Snow Lillus Stanosheck Ricky L. Stolcpart Cherrill Stoppkotte Twila Stuhr Dianne Y. Vogt Harold Wagner Kennedy E. Wainwright Darlene Wissink Louis Wudel Adam Zetterman

Tiffani Arndt Jerome Barry Ellen A. Beans Leslie Bonelli Austin Byleen Shannon Engler Penny German Angela Herbert Catherine Howat

DeEtta Mayrose Charlie Meyer Wendy Muir Shannon Pecka Sharri Rowley Kimberly A. Russel Autumn Seda Linda Stones Shirley Travis

Marilyn Viehl Marcy Wyrens Amy Zetterman

In Honor This list recognizes gifts made in honor of the following people in 2015.

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BRYAN FOUNDATION

For this couple, it’s about giving back

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iving back and community service just may be in Dr. Charles “Chuck” and Carolyn Gregorius’ DNA. The Bryan Foundation recently visited with the retired anesthesiologist and his wife to learn more about their decision to include the Foundation in their estate plan, and learned that this couple has been giving to the community in one form or another for years. Carolyn, with her son’s schools in early days, and now with local organizations such as the Lancaster County Medical Alliance and Lincoln Literacy.

Chuck currently serves on the Bryan Foundation Board, and has served over the years on both the Lincoln General and Bryan Health boards, as well as financial support to varied foundations.

“It started at Lincoln General, where I was chief of staff,” he recalls. “We started giving to the General’s Club (the Lincoln General Hospital Foundation) right off the bat. It was a matter of self-preservation back then. I thought, ‘This is where I’m making my living, so I’m going to support it.’ The longer I worked there, the more dear to my heart it became,” he continues. “It wasn’t just my source of income, it was the people who were there. From the administration to the staff and to my practice partners — it was an important part of my life.”

From the day the two were married, they valued saving for the future. “Our parents taught us that — live within your means and save for your future — that’s just the way we were brought up,” he says.

The couple says that a planned gift to support Bryan was important to them both.

“It’s simply a matter of giving back; it might sound like a cliché, but it’s really how we feel,” Carolyn says. “Bryan and Lincoln General have been really good to us.”

Says Chuck: “We’ve got a lot to be thankful for and as far as we’re concerned we have a lot of good reasons to give back. Not only to Bryan, but to the community. And if you support Bryan, you support the community. It’s all connected. Some of our philanthropy is directed to the city of Lincoln, but the hospital is a very important part of the city and region, not only as an employer, but for the health care it provides and for its leadership in health care.”

Chuck and Carolyn are working with the Bryan Foundation on details of how they’ll allocate their gift. They’re considering health care education, perhaps a visiting lectureship that would bring

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Carolyn and Dr. Chuck Gregorius say making a planned gift to support Bryan was important to them. health care experts to Lincoln.

Another wish is to see more physicians getting involved in leadership and support. Chuck notes that strong, locally owned hospitals are becoming rare and physicians have a stake in their success.

“Boards are made up of people with various expertise and who understand the importance of philanthropy. I hope physicians can learn that they have that kind of role to play. Some have been involved, and I hope they continue. From my personal experiences, I’ve loved being in organizational leadership. The more I got into it, the more I enjoyed it,” he says. n To learn how your gift can support Bryan Health, please call the Bryan Foundation at 402-481-8605.

BRYAN ALUMNI NEWS

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to their

school Seventy-seven Bryan grads (right) received diplomas May 6.

During its annual reunion, the Bryan College of Health Sciences Alumni Association honored three alumni. Ruth (Miller) Van Gerpen (Bryan Class of ‘76) received a Clinical Excellence Award, Melinda (Thomsen) Bentjen (Bryan ‘03 and ‘12) received the Professional Development Award, Kathleen (Campbell) Schrier (Bryan ‘76) received a Clinical Excellence Award, and outgoing

President Marilyn Moore was

named an honorary alumna.

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During the June 3-4 Alumni Weekend, representatives of the Class of 1966 from Bryan (1) and Lincoln General (2 and 3) and the Lincoln General Class of 1951 (4) were among those who gathered to share memories.

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ACHIEVEMENTS

Blue Cross recognizes outstanding care

Reginald Burton, MD, received an exceptional service award.

LPD salutes Dr. Burton The Lincoln Police Department (LPD) recognized Reginald Burton, MD, director of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, with a Citizen Exceptional Service Award.

He was cited for ongoing training he’s provided the LPD SWAT Team during the past nine years and specifically for his efforts this spring to teach 300 police officers and firefighters about bleeding control and tourniquet use.

This winter Dr. Burton also was designated as a Fellow in the American College of Critical Care Medicine. n

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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska recognized Bryan as a national Blue Distinction honoree in several categories.

The staff at Bryan East Campus received the national Blue Distinction Center-Plus honor for quality and affordable maternal care, outstanding cardiac care, Staff members from many departments help the cardiac intensive and for knee and hip replacement care unit provide award-winning patient care. surgeries. The staff at Bryan West Campus earned the Blue Distinction Center distinction for The cardiac intensive care Work Environment Standards. quality in spine surgery. n unit received a Silver Level Recipients of the three-year Beacon Award for Excellence award meet criteria consistent from the American Association with Magnet Recognition and of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN). national quality standards. n The AACN says this is a Lincoln Literacy named Bryan significant milestone on the Health this year’s Champion path to exceptional patient care of Literacy for its program for and health work environments employees. Lincoln Literacy’s goal and recognizes caregivers is to strengthen our community who successfully improve by teaching English language and patient outcomes and align Bryan received a Mission: literacy skills. n Lifeline Silver Receiving Quality practices with AACN’s Health Award for implementing quality improvement measures outlined by the American Heart Association for treating severe heart attacks.

Each year, about 400,000 people experience an ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), the most deadly type of heart attack. The AHA Mission: Lifeline program recognizes efforts to improve prompt treatment, beginning with Julie Smith (center) of the Nebraska Chapter of the American the 9-1-1 call and continuing Heart Association, presents an award to representatives of through hospital treatment. n Bryan’s Emergency and Cardiovascular Services Departments.

Critical care award to cardiac ICU

We’re champions of literacy

AHA honors heart attack response efforts

COMMUNITY CALENDAR Bryan Community Health Education and Sterling Connection present the following programs:

Your Estate Plan: A Reflection of You! Monday, Aug. 8, 6:30-8 p.m.

Value-based estate planning is a very personal process that will significantly impact your life and the generations that follow. It helps you develop an estate based on your beliefs, values, goals and objectives because your estate plan should be a reflection of who you are as a person — rather than just being about death and taxes.

Johni Hays, JD, specializes in value-based planning and will share examples of how to create an estate plan that will provide gifts to loved ones in a reasonable and responsible way, how to ease the burden of estate transfer to loved ones, and how you can self-direct a portion of your estate to be used for the greater good of society instead of being collected as a tax.

Talk with a Doc

Tuesday, Aug. 9, 6:30-8 p.m.

Welcome to Medicare

Thursday, Aug. 18, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

This class explains the basics of Medicare and is geared toward those who are, or will be, new to Medicare and/or their families and caregivers.

Alicia Jones, program director of the Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP), will explain the ins and outs of Medicare, including online resources and extra help for those with limited income and resources.

Are you taking multiple medications? Do you have diabetes, high blood pressure, arthritis or other chronic conditions? Here’s your chance to talk to a doctor in person, with no appointment needed!

Join us for a question and answer session with Wasim Chughtai, MD, internal medicine specialist at Holmes Lake Family Medicine, part of Bryan Physician Network, and get answers to your common health questions.

Cost:

New treatment for menopause symptoms

Travel with us!

MonaLisa Touch Laser Therapy

Join us for a fun time on one of our excursions. We promise wonderful attractions and great camaraderie with your fellow Bryan Sterling Connection members. Tours sell out quickly, and reservations are on a first-come, firstserved basis — so don’t delay!

Go to bryanhealth.org/travel to learn more. Or call Bryan Sterling Connection at 402-481-3355 or 800-742-7844 and ask for Bryan Sterling Connection.

Not a member? Join today — it’s free!

Call us or join online at bryanhealth.org/ sterlingconnection.

Wednesday, Sept. 7, 6:30-8 p.m.

When estrogen levels decline after menopause, many women experience a range of symptoms that can interfere with daily life — hot flashes, irritation, painful intercourse and frequent urination. If you cannot or choose not to take estrogen to help reduce symptoms, a new nonhormonal therapy treatment may be your solution.

Join Gene Stohs, MD, obstetrics/gynecology, and Martee MacLeod-Kozal, MD, obstetrics/ gynecology, of Women’s Healthcare Center of Williamsburg, as they discuss the new MonaLisa Touch laser therapy treatment, and how it works to provide immediate and lasting relief.

Cost: These programs are free, but you need to pre-register.

Where: All are on the Bryan East Campus, Plaza Conference Center, 1500 S. 48th.

To register, go online to bryanhealth.org/calendar, or call 402-481-8886.

Free, but you need to preregister.

Where: Bryan East Campus, Plaza Conference Center, 1500 S. 48th. To register, go online to bryanhealth.org/calendar, or call 402-481-8886.

Check out these one-day tours: Sept. 15 — The Answer My Friend is Blowin’ in the Wind. Explore windmills, wind turbines and energy generation.

Oct. 8 — Nebraska Wine Passport.

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