It Starts Here by UnityPoint Health

2014 annual report

It starts here

The biggest of changes often begin with one small act. Sharing knowledge, lending a hand, giving a gift. And where it starts can make all the difference in the world. Knowledge can empower a community.

Lending a hand can uplift hundreds.

A gift can help thousands.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone ac

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cross the waters to create many

ripples.â&#x20AC;?

â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Mother Teresa

“It starts here” is an excellent phrase to summarize 2014 for the Foundation. It was a year of growth, and we’re looking forward to seeing the initiatives that started over the past year having a positive

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effect on our community for years to come. Highlights from the year include: We funded the first year of the Mayo Clinic Care Network Partnership. This extraordinary relationship with the world-renowned Mayo Clinic allowed for 240 of our patients to receive Mayo eConsults without leaving their own doctor. Our own providers were also able to use the Ask Mayo Expert service – and did so over 3,000 times. The Ronald McDonald Family Room® Campaign was launched, and we received a capstone gift of $300,000 from the Gerdin Family Foundation, allowing us to reach our goal and open an endowment for future capital expenses. We again surpassed our goal of associate giving through the iCare Associate Giving Campaign. A record $361,489 was raised thanks to the generous gifts from our UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s associates. The Albert G. & Helen Nassif Radiation Center was named, thanks to a $500,000 gift from Helen G. Nassif. The Radiation Center is named in part for Ms. Nassif’s brother, Albert, and is planned for completion in the fall 2015. We were recipients of the “Ultimate Gift” from the Ed and Joan Hemphill Estate. The gift will benefit the Child Protection Center, the Hospice Inpatient Unit, and St. Luke’s Silver Circle (general fund) endowments. Thank you to all of the generous donors who made 2014 such a successful year for the Foundation. Through your act of giving, patients and families will benefit, and for that we are truly grateful.

Terri Christoffersen Board Chair, UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Foundation

Mary Klinger President, UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Foundation

It starts here …and benefits so many 2014 Gifts and Grants to St. Luke’s Hospital and others Innovative Partnerships $371,078 Hospice $153,865

TOTAL

$ 2,941,086

Capital Improvements $531,156

Scholarships & Education $85,893

Equipment & Programs $1,799,094

2014 St. Luke’s Auxiliary Gifts to St. Luke’s Hospital

Ronald McDonald Family Room® 2014 Focus Project $100,000

TOTAL

$ 107,084

Dental Health Center Equipment $6,400 MRI Infant Hearing Protection $484 Pediatric Items $200

Scholarships & Awards

St. Luke’s Foundation’s Patient

provide these scholarships and

Care Excellence Award Program

awards without the generosity

recognizes health care providers

from our donors who have

who demonstrate outstanding

a passion and commitment to

achievement in their chosen

furthering health care providers’

field. The Foundation could not

education.

2014 Patient Care Excellence Award Winners Anna Purna Ghosh Oncology Nursing Award

Bobbi Rich, Infusion Center C.A.R.E. Award

Amanda Schwertfeger, Ed and Joan Hemphill Hospice Unit

Carroll H. & Lena Nelson Critical Care Award

Donna Prier, Intensive Care Unit Kelsi Taggart, 4 West

Dale & Ruby Morgan and Mable Ray Award

Kelsey Heims, Newborn Intensive Care Unit / Pediatric Intensive Care Unit / Pediatrics

Darrell Dennis Pulmonary Medicine Award

Jennifer Young, Respiratory Care Elaine Young Leadership Award

Kristin McVay, Surgical Services

Excellence in Behavioral Health Award

Mary Austin, Mental Health Professional Award Tony Bracy, 1 West Behavioral Health Nurse Award Paula Clarke, 2 East Behavioral Health Nurse Award Roy Henry, 3 East Behavioral Health Nurse Award Deb Miller, Behavioral Health Support Staff Award Jessica Thomas, Outpatient Behavioral Health Nurse Award

Outstanding New Graduate

Ellen Williams, Cardiac Care Unit Ron Mahany Award

Jill Kienzle, Sports Medicine Jill Kreitman, Therapy Plus Kristie Middendorf, Witwer Children’s Therapy Smulekoff Family Award for Nursing Excellence

Sandra Hughes, Surgicare STAR Office Janice Kriegel, 4 Center Beverly Minear, LifeGuard Air Ambulance Stacey Witzenburg, NICU/ Pediatrics / PICU

LaMorgese Award for Excellence in Neurological Nursing

Carrie VanHouten, 5 Center Karma Smith Healthcare Pioneer Award

Sheri Bosch, Heart Care Services & Vascular Lab Nancy Lamb Skogsbergh & Edna Lamb Nursing Leadership Award

Social Worker Award

Cami Lawrence, 2 East Dr. Stephen & Peg Vanourny Award for Excellence in Obstetrical & Gynecological Nursing

Roxanne Koch, Birth Care Center

Cathy Ross-Garron, LifeGuard Air Ambulance

2014 St. Luke’s Foundation Scholarship Winners Natalie and Joe Cohn Scholarship

Haley Shebetka, Dining Services Keech Scholarship

Jennifer Aarni, Operating Room Daniell Darbyshire, 3 East Kiley Finke, 3 Center Katelyn Price, 3 Center Madison Sackett, Operating Room Jessica Thomas, Behavioral Health Services Dr. J. Stuart McQuiston Scholarship

Theresa Marlow, Behavioral Health Services Katie Sievert, Human Resources

Nursing Scholarship

Alyssa Albers, 3 Center Marcine Bean, Birth Care Center Andrea Welter, 3 Center Greta Schuchmann Scholarship

Sandra Driscoll, Work Well Dr. Charles Schwartz Scholarship

Joan Deluhery-Wagemester, Behavioral Health Services Louisa E. Peak Scholarship (for high school seniors who volunteer at St. Luke’s Hospital)

Connor Drahos, Prairie High School Jacey Rees, Center Point-Urbana High School

Robert E. Yaw Scholarship (for high school seniors whose parent or guardian work at St. Luke’s Hospital):

Madison Digmann, Maquoketa Valley High School. Daughter of Susan Digmann, Revenue Cycle Danielle Maus, Kennedy High School. Daughter of Dean Maus, Security Madison Routier, West Delaware High School. Daughter of Teri Staner, LifeGuard Air Ambulance and Emergency Department Tymbrie Snobl, Alburnett High School. Daughter of Barb Snobl, Inpatient Medical Rehabilitation

Rural Healthcare Grants Seven Eastern Iowa organizations

• Blairstown Volunteer Ambu-

• Retired and Senior Volunteer

are the recipients of $13,789

lance Service received $789 to

Program of Jones County

in grants as part of St. Luke’s

purchase one Scoop Stretcher –

received $1,000 to fund

Foundation’s Rural Healthcare

Combi Carrier II.

transportation expenses for

Grant. This program provides

• Midlands Community

matching grants toward health

Ambulance Service received

care projects that improve the

$1,500 to purchase one

health and wellness of rural

Evacuation Stair Chair.

residents. This year’s matching grant recipients are: • Benton County Volunteer

• North Benton Ambulance received $3,500 to assist with EMT Skill Advancement Training.

Program received $1,000 to

volunteer drivers. • Volunteer Services of Cedar County received $1,000 to fund transportation expenses for volunteer drivers. • Walker Fire and Rescue was awarded $5,000 to assist with EMT Skill Advancement

fund transportation expenses

Training.

for volunteer drivers.

iGrants awarded to 20 departments In 2014, St. Luke’s Foundation

The Fit Zone was

awarded $118,487 to 20

awarded $5,790 for

departments through our

the purchase of a

iGrant Program. St. Luke’s

new treadmill and a

Annual Employee Giving

stationary bike. This

Campaign, iCare, supports

equipment increases

the iGrant Program.

the exercise options

Fit Zone Awarded iGrant for Treadmill and Stationary Bike

available to associates

As an employer and provider

tion and new fitness

while also minimizing their need to wait. The convenient loca-

of health care, it is St. Luke’s

its fitness center, the Fit Zone,

equipment will prove

goal to promote a culture of

to a more convenient location

invaluable to our associates, who

health and wellness to our

and purchased additional cardio

are busy caring for their families

associates. As part of that commit-

exercise equipment. St. Luke’s

and often find it difficult to find

ment in 2014, the hospital moved

Foundation’s iGrant Program

time for themselves.

played an important role in these enhancements.

As a Nephrologist with UnityPoint

Dr. Saxena began by donating

Health – St. Luke’s, Dr. Abha

her unused Paid Time Off (PTO)

Saxena works with patients

hours, the value of which was

undergoing kidney dialysis treat-

then funneled to the Foundation.

ments at the hospital’s Diabetes

She then approached some of

and Kidney Center.

her UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s

She sees first-hand the rough road many patients have, including the increasing costs of

colleagues about doing the same, and the new fund was created with $15,000.

insurance co-pays and transporta-

Although it doesn’t yet have

tion to get to the Center multiple

an official name beyond the

times a week. When a patient

“Diabetes & Kidney Fund,” Dr.

from Jones County told her it was

Saxena has big dreams for it,

difficult to choose between gas

including continuing to help

money to make it to treatments,

patients cover out-of-pocket costs

or buying food for the family,

associated with dialysis treat-

she knew she wanted to help.

ments, but also eventually creat-

“That’s what got me thinking that if we could establish a local

ing a Food Bank to help patients with healthy eating choices.

fund which could support the

To raise the money, Dr. Saxena

local patients,” says Dr. Saxena.

envisions a 5K run/walk, and

“There is a Kidney Walk here

other ways to raise awareness

in town for the National Kidney

of kidney disease and the most

Foundation, but that money goes

common cause of kidney failure

Passionate giving starts here Physician creates fund to assist local patients to the National Kidney Founda-

resulting in dialysis: diabetes.

people,” says Dr. Saxena. “I really

tion and research; that is greatly

Between 20 and 40% of people

want this community to be con-

appreciated, but local people

with diabetes develop kidney

cerned about this disease; that we

who need our support are left

disease, but with treatment and

can prevent it by changing our

behind. That gave me the idea

screening, most can avoid devel-

eating habits and keeping our

to see if St. Luke’s Foundation

oping kidney failure.

weight under control.”

could help me start this fund.”

“Kidney disease is projected to eventually affect one in three

Dr. Abha Saxena (center) with Dr. Paramesh Ramadugu and Dr. Jason Cogdill, who donated their unused paid time off hours to help fund the new Diabetes & Kidney Fund.

That’s where Dr. Saxena sees

Dr. Saxena says she’s excited

elements like diabetes education

to see what 2015 brings, and is

and the Food Bank as essential,

grateful to her colleagues who

with the fund aiding in preven-

donated to get the program up

tion as well as assistance

and running. She hopes even

to patients.

more UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s

Eight patients have already received assistance from the fund.

associates will join in donating their PTO hours and dollars to

iCare Campaign exceeds goal St. Luke’s associates, physicians, volunteers and retirees helped to exceed our 2014 iCare – Associate Giving Campaign goal. Thanks to everyone’s gifts, we raised a total of $361,489, surpassing our goal of $300,000.

the fund this year.

Since 1986, St. Luke’s associates

patient of UnityPoint Health –

“This is very close to my heart.

through the employee giving

St. Luke’s, they can be any

If we can make even a small

campaign.

patient living in the community.

difference, I will be very happy.”

Recipients do not have to be a

have given more than $3 million

St. Luke’s Foundation’s Roll of Honor recognizes those who have started the ripple effect

Roll of Honor

of giving with their donation. All gifts, large and small, can have a profound effect in our community for years to come.

“Doing good holds the power to transform us

Whether your gift will go towards the creation of a new facility, necessities for our rural areas,

on the inside, and

or even dental care for a child,

then ripple out in ever-

touch more than just one life,

expanding circles that positively impact the world at large.” — Shari Arison

know that your generosity will and for that we are grateful.

$750,000+

Ed & Joan Hemphill Charitable Trust

$500,000+

Helen G. Nassif

$250,000+

Gerdin Charitable Foundation

$100,000+

The Hall-Perrine Foundation United Way of East Central Iowa Witwer Charitable Trust #4

$75,000+

Transamerica

$25,000+

Cedar Rapids Firefighters Foundation Graham Construction Norma and Lumir Newmeister United Way of Johnson and Washington Counties Variety - The Children’s Charity of Iowa Susan Welsh Estate

$15,000+

Dr. Muhammad* and Saira Anwer Farmers State Bank, Marion Highway Equipment Company Helen Kelly Trust Dr. Warangkhana Wongba* Wormer Charitable Trust

$10,000+

Dr. Hamad* and Fatima Azam Climate Engineers, Inc. Diamond V Mills Inc.^ Sally and Steve Gray Hunter Companies Dave Schmitt Margaret and Thomas Sears Shuttleworth & Ingersoll, P.L.C.

All donor names, including the list of donors who gave less than $100, 8

are available at stlukesfoundation.com.

$5,000+

Alliant Energy Foundation Dr. Dustin* and Tonya* Arnold Bloomhall Family Fund^ Cargill Inc. Cedar Rapids Police Protective Association Terri Christoffersen D.W. Zinser Company, Inc. The ESCO Group Guaranty Bank & Trust Co. Jared and Carol Hills George Kilberger Trust Douglas and Sharon Laird Dina and John Linge, Cedar Memorial Terry Maneman Patrick and Mary Kay McGrath Everett and Catherine Munsell Dr. Donald* and Joyce Paynter Shirley Rissi Dr. Abha Saxena* SEI Investments Company Skogman Companies Theodore* and Cathy Townsend United Fire & Casualty Co. U.S. Bank, Cedar Rapids Van Meter Donor Advised Fund^

$2,500+

Anonymous Aramark Milt* and Corene Aunan Patty Barnes* Todd Betzer Peg Bradke* Bradley & Riley PC James Carlson Casey’s General Stores, Inc. James Clancy Collins Community Credit Union Crescent - Janko Masonic Foundation Cindy and Michael Dunn Randall and Dodie Easton Rex and Kathy Eno Mary and Paul* Hagen John and Linda Hecklsmiller Hills Bank Donor Advised Gift Fund William and Rosemary Hochstetler

Hy-Vee Invision Architecture, Ltd. Douglas and Diane Kopp Dr. Keith and Cheryl Krewer Linda and Robert Mattes Dr. Steven and Joy Anne Mindrup Kathleen and Richard Minette Michelle* and Steve Niermann Mary Ann* and Sam Osborn Radiology Consultants of Iowa, PLC Dr. Paramesh Ramadugu* Bernie and Dee† Rehnstrom James and Patricia Sealy Leroy and LaJuana Skogman Family Fund^ St. Luke’s Medical Staff

$1,000+

Robert and Elizabeth Allsop Steve and Mary Beth Allsop Dr. Ken* and Kathy Anderson Dr. Thomas Anderson Anonymous Dee and Robert Baird Bankers Trust Carolyn Barko* Marcine Bean* Mary Behrens Dr. James* and Rachele Bell Donna Bendixen Harold and Mary Jean+ Bern Sheryl Brehm* Steven and Mary Burns Clancey Family Donor Advised Fund^ Howard Clark Drs. Jason* and Rachel Cogdill Kathryn Cook Bernie and Barbara Cooper Carol Crump+ Todd and Tami Culver John and Betty Cuthbertson Frank A.† and Beverly J. Davey Fund^ Arlene Dayhoff Betty Debban Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation

Denver and Carol Dillard Gerald Dooley* Dr. Craig and Barbara Dove Michael* and Denise* Easley Mary* and Larry Elgin Carl and Carol Esker David Fagle Fox Eye Laser & Cosmetic Institute Doug Funke and Wendy Willenbring Dr. Ronald and Corinne Gambach Linda Gorsh Tom and Lori Hampton* Edward and Susan Harjehausen Mary Henry* Vicki Hergert Dr. John and Nancy Herring Philip and Susan Hershner Jennifer Hinz* Carla Huber* IBM International Foundation Institute of Healthcare Executives and Suppliers Iowa Breast Cancer Action Foundation Doug and Pam Jacobs Duane and Anne Jasper JoEllen Johnson Christopher Johnson David Johnson Henry and Sara Katz Trust John and Pat Kerr Carmen Kleinsmith* Mary Klinger * Jim Kovarik Dr. James and Nancy LaMorgese LincolnWay Community Foundation Chris and Jane Lindell Dr. Brian* and Cheryl Lindo Joe Linn* Linn County Dental Association Steve and Linda Lounsberry Michael Martin Dr. Larry and Susan McCray Mary* and Jim McDade Dominick J. McDermott Trust Dr. Thomas and Sandra* McIntosh Mercy Medical Staff

Deceased * Denotes associate giving through UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Foundation iCare Campaign ^ All or portions of the donor’s gifts were given through The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation

†

Linda Meskimen* Jeanne and Joseph† Messner Robin and Jon Mixdorf Mary* and Craig Moline Richard* and Julie Monthie Dale and Cheryl Moore Jill* and Kevin Morgan Gene and Jeanie Neighbor F. Forbes† and Ann† Olberg ^ Lon and Kristen Olejniczak Doug Olson Jolene Ott* Ann Overton* Barb Petersen† David Phillips* Dick Postma William Prowell Richard Raddatz Dale and Caryl Rammelsberg David Rathje† Dr. Brian Ray* Bruce and Cheryl Scheff Fred and Lois† Schuchmann Kristy Schweer Second Story Promotions Dr. John* and Christy Sevening Chris and Nikki Skogman Drew and Jo Ann Skogman Susan* and Ed Slattery Laura Smith* Marty and Julianne Smith Peggy and Leland Smithson Karen Stoll Eric Suter* Tallgrass Business Resources Patrick Thies* Dr. Jean Todd Duncan Jean Trainor Dr. Chris and Charity Tyler University District Dental Society Betty Wagner Drs. Steven Wahle and JoAnn German Wahle Lori Weih* Wells Fargo Kimberlee Wilkerson Elaine Young Julie* and John Zuber

It starts with family

Gift to help families of critically ill children The Gerdin family of Solon

Family Room® planned for

“What prompted us to give to

has a long history of giving to

UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s,

this project is our love for

charitable causes supporting

she knew it was something her

children and doing what we

children’s health, so when Julie

family would want to be a

can to try to contribute to their

(Gerdin) Durr first heard about

part of.

well-being, and for the comfort

the new Ronald McDonald

of their families in times that it is needed most,” says Durr.

Left to right: Julie Durr, Mike Gerdin, Ann Gerdin and Angela Janssen

This means the parents and

The generous donation from

family members of a critically

the Gerdin Family Foundation

ill child don’t have to leave the

contributed to both the construc-

building when they need to

tion of the area, as well as an

shower, sleep, eat, or just take

endowment to support future

time to recharge during the

capital needs.

exhausting experience.

Providing comfort to families

The Gerdin family’s legacy of

The nearly 1,440-square-foot

giving began with Julie’s father,

“home away from home” space

the late Russell Gerdin, founder

offers families three sleeping

and former CEO of Heartland

rooms, two shower suites, dining

Express in North Liberty, and his

and living areas, as well as laundry

wife, Ann. Julie and her husband

facilities. A large kitchen area has

Eric, along with siblings and

a pantry stocked with donated

spouses Mike and Nicole Gerdin

food and snack items. Meals are

and Angela and Brian Janssen,

also prepared and served by

have continued to give back to

volunteers on a regular basis.

the community.

There’s also an added bonus to

“Giving back of your time, talents

having family close by during

or resources to your community

a child’s hospital stay: research

only improves the world we live

shows that when family is

in and impacts lives in a positive

present in the hospital and

way. It is so important to do

directly involved in the patient

what you can to improve our

care, children heal faster and

communities for generations to

are better able to cope.

come,” says Julie. “I urge every-

is exactly what the UnityPoint

“The Family Room will make a

Health – St. Luke’s Ronald

big difference in the lives of

McDonald Family Room® does.

people and families that will use

While it’s similar to a traditional

it,” said Durr. “I can’t imagine

Ronald McDonald House, it’s

having a child that is in the hos-

located inside the Helen G.

pital for days and having to leave

Nassif Center for Women’s and

their side simply because logistics

Children’s Health.

or finances don’t allow you to

one to take a look around their neighborhoods and give back in one way or another. Volunteer, be a mentor, offer resources or talents that you have to better a cause or need. Your world needs you to take care of it.”

be near them, comfortably.” 11

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Remember thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no such thing as a small act of kindness. E

Every act creates a

ripple with no logical end.”

— Scott Adams

$500+

Rochelle Ahn* Sarah Allen* Richard† and Phyllis Ammeter James and Therese Archibald Area Ambulance Service Marilyn Aucutt* Valissa and Jeffrey Berg Todd and Jacquelyn Bergen Angela Berns* Wilma Blosser Blucora, Inc. Catherine Brunssen* Connie* and David Bulman Dr. Regina Butteris* BVS, Inc. Sharon Christy* Cockburn Family Trust Jane Cook Memorial Endowed Fund^ Rene Crumley* Suzanne Felton* Linda* and Dennis Fitz Terry Franc Diann Freitag Kevin Gamble* Stacy Garringer Julie Gilmore* Paula Grahs* Barbara Haeder* Henry Haegg Wilma Hansen† Rhonda Happel* Dr. David and Susan Haupt Hills Bank and Trust Company Dr. Mary* and Steven Hlavin Hoffman Family Fund^ Matthew* and Dana Hoffnagle Kent* and Joy Jackson David Jackson Dan and Liz Jenkins Michelle Jonas* Gladys Jones Ida Kansky Trust Andrea Kelley* Dr. Dennis and Karen Kral David and Jill Law Dorothea Lee Linn Co-Op Oil Co. Nick Longworth* Mary and Peter Maiker Pamelia Mann* Dennis* and Alice Mans John Meyer* Kenneth Meyer Murphy Memorial Janice Mussell* Charles Neuzil

Fred and Ann Niehaus Katie* and Steve Oberbroeckling Joan O’Connor* Steve Oellrich Bonnie Poulson Laura* and John Rainey Susan* Ramm Dr. James and Beverly Reinertson John Rife Marilyn Rodgers Dr. John* and Beth Roof Ervin and Cynthia Root Teresa* and Charles Saxon Marcia* and Thomas Schmidt Lori Schumann* Ann Sealy* Diane Seelau* Gary and Robin Skogman Nancy and John Skogsbergh Susan Smith* Nyle and Barbara† Spalding Mary* and Thomas Stanford St. John Lutheran Church, Ely St. Luke’s Peds/NICU Staff Gail* and David Stork Kathy Swanson* Mary* and Michael Tangeman Jan Thomas Bruce and Jan Thorsen Thursday Noon Optimist Club TrueNorth Companies Rosanne Van Cura* Maxine (Mickey) Van Hamme Alvin Vondracek Denise Walker* Megan Weber* Loren and Susan† Weber Weber Stone Co., Inc. Enid Weers Dr. Jeffrey Westpheling* Phil and Laura White Scott Whitson* Constance Wigger

$250+

Lyn A’Hearn Patricia Allard† Anonymous Stephanie Asmussen* Lois Bailey* BankIowa Amber and Michael Becker Sandra Bills* Dean* and JoAnn Bleadorn Sue and Dennis† Blome Clarence Boesenberg

Christopher Bowers George and Beth Brownell Glenn† and Shirley Burrell Kathleen Byrne* Valerie Campbell* Kathleen Carfizzi* Mary and Jeffrey Chadwick Charles* and Judith Cizio Michelle Clasen* Linda* and James Cnossen Melissa Collier* Carol* and Paul Collingsworth Ramona Cook* Lori Corey* Susan Craig Sondy Daggett Michelle Davin* Dee Dennis† Virginia Dietiker* Susan Donnelly* Sallie and James Driscoll Darlene and Harold Duckett Rebecca Duffy* Penny Dullea* Jim Eichhorn Sharon Emerson Elizabeth Etten* Kathryn* and Errol Everett Anthony Fawcett* Janette* and Thomas Felts Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Flowerama Joan Franklin* Carol Fridal* Frontier Nursing University Future Systems, Inc. Richard and Nancy Garberson Barbara Garlinghouse* Drs. Mandeep* and Ricky Gill April Golwitzer* Terri Grantham* Dr. Matthew* and Carrie Gray Mary Greif* Anne and Douglas Gruenewald Carol Haendler* Jeremy Hague* Jaclyn Hall* Lori Hardin* Rhonda Harmon* Cassandra Hartgrave* Kristi Heaton Sarah Hefflefinger* Abigail Heller* Lucas Hicks* Jayne Hildebrand* Dorothy and Gene Hinman

Katherine Holscher* Shirley and William Holtey Barbara and Gerald† Holtz Darcy Honick Donna* and Robert Hospodarsky Nancy Houtz* Michael and Ann Humbert Kimberly Ivester* Christine Jacobsen Estate Robert Johnson Teresa Johnson* Roger Jones Tari Jones* Sharon Judge* Nadine Karlan* Julie Kelly* Mike and Tauhni Kerkove Sandy Klein* Denise Kleppe Harold and Beverley Klink Joan and Robert Kocher Dennis Koss Dick and Judy Kovarik Deborah Kraft* Michele* and John Kramer Randall and Suzanne Krejci Tara* and Brian Kress Diane Kurth Charles and Barbara† Lagerstrom Sandra Lathrop* Sarah Laucamp* Niki and Ryan Lee Joseph* Leone and Barbara* Berns Linn Area Credit Union Linn Mar High School 9th Grade TAG class William and Peggy† Loeffers Kristine Long* Bob and Becky Loyd Teresa* and Lloyd Ludolph R. Eugene Mahany S. Lynn* and Gerald Matchett Dennis Mauss* Maureen McEvoy* Carol McGrath* Julie McNeal* Carol Meade* Stacey Mercer* James Mitchel* Kathleen Mitchel* Megan and Richard Moffitt Katie Moses* Nancy Murphy* Mary Myers*

†

Legacies start here Albert G. and Helen Nassif Radiation Center Helen G. Nassif’s generosity

free-standing facility will also save

continues to transform our health

patients money, due to the dif-

care community, and is in turn

ferences in reimbursement rates

transforming the lives of those in

between hospital-based services

the area.

and free-standing facilities.

In 2014, Ms. Nassif’s most recent

Within the facility, patients will

gift began to take shape: The

have access to the most advanced

Albert G. and Helen Nassif

cancer-fighting technology in the

Radiation Center. Construction

new TrueBeam™ Linear Accelerator,

began on the 10,000-square-foot

which delivers radiation with pin-

which opened in June 2013. Ms.

facility, situated adjacent to the

point accuracy within a millimeter

Nassif’s generosity has also created:

Helen G. Nassif Community

to cancers anywhere in the body.

• The Nassif Heart Center in

Cancer Center.

Ms. Nassif’s generous gift which

The location of the facility is key

makes the Radiation Center

for two reasons: by housing the

possible is the latest in a legacy

honor of her brother, Dr. John G. Nassif • The Helen G. Nassif Center for Women’s and Children’s Health • The Helen G. Nassif Pavilion, which updated several areas, including the Emergency Department and Surgical areas The Radiation Center is named in part for Ms. Nassif’s brother, Albert, and is planned for completion in the fall of 2015.

center next door to the Commu-

of giving by the former Cedar

nity Cancer Center – which is

Rapids resident. Now residing in

located within the Physicians’

Maryland, Ms. Nassif has given

Clinic of Iowa (PCI) Medical

$5.8 million to St. Luke’s Hospital

Pavilion – cancer patients will

over the last 14 years. Her most

have all of their care needs in

recent gift created the Helen G.

one convenient location. The

Nassif Community Cancer Center,

Ms. Nassif’s legacy of giving started here and continues to touch the lives in the community more than a decade later. “I am fortunate to play a supportive role in helping the hospital provide the best care possible to eastern Iowans,” says Nassif.

$250+ continued

Karen* and Michael Newland Sue* and Don Novak Brenda Oehler* Kimberly Ohnesorge* Chad Ortgiesen* Gary Oster PepsiCo Foundation Jennifer* and Dustin Perkins Jan Petermann Tammy Peterson* Julie* and Steven Peyton Elizabeth Pithan* Jim and Marilyn Podgorski Janet* and Dennis Posekany Dina Rashid* Dr. David and Mary Joan Rater Dr. Mark and Karen Reinertson Sarah and Richard Rheinschmidt Vicky Richards* Glen Rickey* Robert Roese† Cynthia Roolf Dr. Dennis* and Darcey Rosenblum Therese Rowell Richard Russ* Keith Russell Nancy* and Mark Scheumann Mary Schipper† Brenda Schmid* Nancy* and Jim Schoeben Debbie* and Delvin Schroeder David and Jennifer Schuchmann Carol Schueller* Rose Schwichtenberg Marcia Scofield Patricia Shaffer* Terry* and Lynn Smith Dr. Kevin Eck* and Sashi Solomon* Ida* and Peter Sorensen Elizabeth Standefer* Elly Steffen* Gary and Susan Streit Verna Stutt David and Jill Sutton Dr. Kevin and Shannon Tanner Diane and Jack† Toussaint Aimee Traugh* Cathy Troll Nathan Usher Dr. David Van Roekel and Tally Hempy Amy Veit* Paul and Linda Von Behren Sandra Vosseller

Nancy Wallen* Dr. Michael Warner Dr. John Warren and Jean Treder James and Jo Wasta William Weers Western Fraternal Life Association Jenifer White* Lewis and Susan Williamson Jennifer Wilson* Sheri Wolfe* Susan Woods* Kimberly Woods* Laura Wooten Ellen Wulfekuhle* Xi Gamma Sigma Steven Yahn* Donald and Donna Young Gerald and Rae Zahradnik Julie Zimmerman* D.W. and Elaine Zuber

$100+

Kelley Aarhus* Brenda Ahlrichs* Lisa* and Charles Ainsworth Ted Allbee* Annette Allbee* Joan and Donald Alton Mary Anderson* Gregory and Linda Anderson Lori Anderson* Megan Andresen* John and C. Sue Arthaud Jacqueline Aschoff† Matt and Amie Atanasoff Diane Avis* Terry Babor Nancy Baker* Kevin and Diane Ballard Dr. Ritu Bansal* Robinn Bardell* Connie Barnes Teressa Bartling† Arlene Bateman Kirby Baumgard Alan Bergeron Debra Bergstrom Susan Berns* Wayne Betts* Marvin and Carol Bigbee Rhonda Bishop Kathy Biwer* Judy and Gary Bjornsen Richard and Debra Black

Noelle Boardman* Julie* and Randy Bobzien J. Scott and Joann Bogguss Andrew and Erin Boone Jason and Brittany Booth Bruce Borcherding Sheryl Bosch* Neil Boudreaux Sheryl Bouton Thomas and Mary Bowman Michelle Boyd* Dennis and Taunia Bradley Peggy Bragg* Robin Brehm* Jacqueline Brimmer Nathan Broghammer Brosh Chapel, Inc. Janet* and David Brown Robert and Pam Brown Jeanette Buenzow Ryan and Katie Buresh Sandra* and James Burm Katie Burrell* Nancy Burrier Mark Butschi* Marvin Carney Barbara Caryl* Brett Caspers Cedar Rapids Janitorial Services, Inc. The Center for Case Management, Inc. Dr. Wesley and Michele Cerveny Judith Chadima Tim and Angela Christman Lydia* and Eric Christoffersen Cinema Scene Diana* and Joe Cira Bryan Clark Barbara Clarke Karen Clark-Hansen Betty Cochran Patti Coghlan Darwin and Elizabeth Coleman Josephine Cook Calvin and Lynne Coquillette Sarah* and Kevin Corizzo Dr. J. David and Katie Cowden Hershel and Betty Craig Barbara Crawford Alan Crump Cub Scout Pack 25 Culver’s Lawn & Landscape Bryce Cunningham Ann Currie*

Mary Davidson* Faye Davis Brenda DeCamp* Laura Decker* Jennifer Deimler* Marilyn B. DeLange Joyce and Clinton Dennis Kay Detweiler* Joyce Deutmeyer Dr. Arthur and Pat Devine Tara DeWolfe* Tammy* and Kevin Dietrich Nancy Distler* Dr. Anshul Dixit Jane Dixon John Dolphin Lisa Dolphin* William Donaldson Regina Draheim Barbara and Michael Driscoll Michael and Susan Duggan Carol Duit* Steve Dunkley Jean Dunn* Denise Edgett Mark Eggert Holly Eggleton* Diane Ehlers Harold Ehresman Marlene Eichmeyer Callie Engelbrecht* Angela Entwisle* Laurel Estes Jeanna† and Kenneth Fagle Velma Faler* Susan Faulkner* Kerri* and William* Feldhaus Dr. David and Erline Ferguson Jay* and Tim Feuerbach Verna First* Norman and Carol Fisher Michael Fitzpatrick Christine Flesner* Angela Fogarty* Sarah Fowler Tammy Frank Dorothy Franzenburg William and Peggy Freeburg Helen Fridley Katrina Fristad* Paula Fry* Theresa Gallup* Susan Garber Lori Gaster* Diane Geilenfeldt Diane Gent

†

The Carl & Mary Koehler Legacy Society was established in 2003 to recognize individuals who have remembered St. Lukeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Foundation with an estate or other planned gifts arranged during their lifetime. St. Lukeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gratefully honors these individuals for their legacy of generosity and caring.

Carl & Mary Koehler Legacy Society Floyd E. Alber Dr. Ken and Kathy Anderson Anonymous Dr. Dustin and Tonya Arnold Walter* and Evelyn Badger Mary Ann Barry Dean and Gale Beer Wilma Blosser J. Scott and Joann Bogguss Sondra Lea Bolsinger-Lamb Ernie and Joanne Buresh Robert and Stephanie Caldwell Russel Carne Thomas and Joanne Collins Ramona Cook Arlene Dayhoff Marilyn B. DeLange Sallie and James Driscoll Dr. Jean Todd Duncan Shannon and DeLane Duval Susan Enzle David Fagle Julie Foster Van Camp Arnold* and Helen Freeman Helen and Dale Fye Edna Gelski Faye Gerner Sally and Steve Gray Alice Henline Devoe and Philip* Devoe Marcia and James Holley

Senator Merlin and Darlene Hulse G. Richard and Jacqueline Johnson David and Mary* Johnson Dr. Rhys Jones* and Valerie Chittick John and Pat Kerr Mickey and Wendell Kirkpatrick Mary Klinger Dr. Keith and Cheryl Krewer R. Eugene and Clarise* Mahany Gary McEowen David and Ruth McGuire Jean Means Wallace and Betty* Milden David and Patricia Miller Dale and Cheryl Moore^ Dr. Dale and Louise Morgan Jean Munson Helen G. Nassif Margaret Netolicky Greg and Debbie Neumeyer Mary Ann and Sam Osborn Merlin and Ruth Ann Osborn William and Char Osborne Marvin and Beverly Pospisil Dale and Caryl Rammelsberg Viola Reth Don and Cornelia Ross Virginia Rystrom Duane and LouAnne Sands Nancy and Jim Schoeben Fred and Lois* Schuchmann James and Patricia Sealy

* Deceased ^ New

Thomas and Margaret Sears Dr. Gerald and Nancy Shirk Nancy and John Skogsbergh Barry and Cari Spear Gary and Susan Speicher James and Mariann Stickley Frank and Anna Teffer Joan Thaler Claude and M.J. Thompson Theodore and Cathy Townsend Maxine (Mickey) Van Hamme Dave and Sue Verhille Betty Wagner Susan Welty Paul Wright Elaine Young

It starts with a single gift

Remembering a friend of the Foundation

Joan and Ed Hemphill

philanthropy has touched: • Center for Women’s and Children’s Health • Child Protection Center • Silver Circle (General Fund) • Heart Center • Hospice

In October 2014, the

• Lifeguard

Foundation lost a friend

• Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

with the passing of

• Sleep Lab

Ed Hemphill.

Ed and Joan made the ultimate

Ed and his wife Joan were

gift by naming St. Luke’s in

from Marshalltown, Iowa,

their estate plans. Through this

and made their home in

generosity, St. Luke’s Foundation

Cedar Rapids after attending

has placed these funds in

and meeting at Coe College.

endowments that will benefit

They married in 1946. Joan

St. Luke’s Child Protection Center,

worked in the business

St. Luke’s Hospice Inpatient Unit

office at St. Luke’s Hospital

and St. Luke’s Silver Circle

and Ed started his career

(General Fund).

at Collins Radio (now Rock-

For 35 years, Ed and Joan

well Collins), retiring in 1982 after

Hemphill were generous

32 years of service. Ed and Joan

supporters of St. Luke’s hospital.

were blessed with twin girls, Lisa

“It’s just always been our hospital”

and Lori, and four grandchildren.

was how Ed once described

Joan, a dedicated mother and

St. Luke’s when talking about

long-time community volunteer,

the importance of supporting

passed away in August 2009.

something so dear to his family.

The Hemphills’ support of

Their story of dedicated giving

St. Luke’s spanned more than

to the hospital is truly special.

three decades, and truly follows

It’s only through the generosity

the circle of life. Their generosity

of people like the Hemphills

began when they named a

that St. Luke’s can continue to

birthing suite in 1979 in honor

provide the type of care that

of their twin daughters, to 2012

makes it a hospital people want

when Ed made the lead gift to

to call their own.

create our community’s first 18

Through the years, the Hemphills’

hospice inpatient unit.

$100+ continued

Stuart and Theresa Gerdes Give With Liberty Melinda Glade Kali Gleason* Charles and Arloene Glessner Richard and Janet Glynn Susan Godley Kathleen and David Good Bob Goodale Mary Gradwell Chris and Jenette Gralund Michael Greif Cynthia and Francis Grochala Alan and Mary Gross Chad Gruis* Renee Grummer-Miller* Catherine Gudenkauf* Dick and Sharon Gudenkauf Mary Ann Gureno* Denice Haehlen Irene M. Haerther Mary Hajek* Linda and Robert Hale Theresa Hamlett* Robert Hampton Victor Hamre Diane* and Robert Handler Jerilyn Hansen Veljean Hardy Catherine Harlan* Lesley Haro* Linda and John Harris Lynette Hartsock Richard and Karen Hass Nancy Heaverlo Teresa Hegland* Dr. Laura and John Hemann Colleen Henderson Susan Hendrick Sally Hendrickson Terra and Shane Hickey Wendy Hill* Donald and Susan Hillmer Charles and Freida Hite Nicole Hodge Gene and Jeanie Holmes Rochelle Holt* Rhonda Holtkamp* Jean Holub* Barbara Homan† Cynthia* and Cody Lee Homewood Kathy Homire* Honeywell International Charity Matching

Richard Hoover Lori Horak* Walter and Nancy Horn Rebecca Hubbs Barbara Hughes Lisa Hughes* Kevin and Becky Hulsing Virginia Hunstad Gail* and T. Daniel Husmann Todd and Cindy Hutcheson Sally Hylton* Jayne Iben* Iowa Realty Christopher Ipson* Diane Jamrok* Selita Marie Jansen Chris Jensen Douglas Johnson* Sarah Johnson* Susan Johnson* John and Patricia Kadlec Kim Kankelfitz Julie Karlan* Kurt and Joyce Karr Janet Kelly Kevin Kenoyer Linda and Richard Kerber John and Christine Kerkove Leo and Beverly Kerkove Mary Keuter* Tom and Susan Kimball Karen and Stephen King Don and June King Susan and Steven King Dan and Marquetta Kinnamon Alysa Kiracofe* Nicholas and Katherine Klein Stacey Klostermann* Rita Klostermann Tami Kluth Joan Kneeskern Patricia and Karl Knutson Thomas and Debra Koos Warren and Linda Kovarik Allan and Connie Kovarik Elena Kramer Kelly Kray* Cletus and Monna Kreher Vickie Kriz* Kathleen Krumrei* Gail Kucera* Joan Lacayo* Robert Landis Debra Langager* Brittney Langston* Michelle Langston* Brenda and Larry Lansing*

Gene and Kathy Larivere Wayne and Doris Larson Irina Latkova* Dr. David and Ann Lawrence Judith Lebeda Dr. Teresa Lee Lisa Lehmkuhl* David Leigh Kay Leighty Jami Letourneau Dr. Steve and Barcey Levy Jean Lind Cynthia Linder* Cheryl Lins Bradley and Kathleen Lint Charles and Kathryn Litow Carolyn* and Ron Lochner Lodge 400 Western Fraternal Life Association Pam Loeffelbein Chris and Kelly Loeffelholz Lisa Loesch* The Longbranch Inc Brenda and Nathan Lovstuen Cynthia Lower* Catherine Loy* Rachel Lucas* Kelly Luedtke* Bonnie Lynam Kim and William Lynch Janet Fritz Maas Jessica Mackey* Garnet Mader Tammy Mahmens* Kelly Mahoney* Cheryl Mahoney* Sheryl Manchester* Kathie Manderscheid* Tricia Manfolk Ann Manifold Jeannette* and David Mankin Wendy Manning* Maureen Marks Kerstin Marnin* Margie Marrs Nichole Mason* Karen McCommis* Barbara McMickle Julie McNulty* Pat McPherson* Kristin McVay* James Mead Jean Means Judith Meeks* Mukundan Menath Lisa Merrill

†

Jody Michael* Marianne Mickle Sue Milius* Lori Miller* Shirley Milota Monica Minjeur* Anita Minor Linda Mitchell Robert and Lori Mitchell Julie Mitchell-Craig Joni Moeller* Susan Moershel* Chris and Bruce Montross Robert Moore* Burton Moore Jo Anne Moore Michael Moore Terry and David† Morningstar Waldo Morris Jewell Morrow Andrea Mosbach* Mike and Sue Moses Paul and Paula Moucka Judith Mrozinski* Murdoch Funeral Homes William and Marilynn Musker Nancy Myers* John Nelson Julie Nieland Jayne Nirschl* Pamela and Jon† Noah Crystal Nodurft* John Nollsch* Dr. Ted* and Kristin Noring North Liberty Clinic of Chiropractic, PLC Susan Novak* Alicia Novak Eugene and Lois Novak Nancy Novotny* Darcy Oates Linda Oberbroeckling* James Oberreuter Michele O’Connor* Melanie O’Donnell Dr. William Olin Carrie Olmstead* Scott and Penny Olson Jennifer Oltmanns* John Osland Karen* and Brent Pahl Sandra Parsons* Erin Pazour* David and Ruth Pearson Debbie Person* Julie *and Randy Peterson Monte and Sharon Peterson Khanh Phan*

$100+ continued

Paul and Mary Phelan Roger and Kathleen Phelps Shirley* and Timothy Philipp Christopher Pickering* Lois Pienkos Carolyn Pigott Rosberg Kelly* and Jeff Potter Sheila Powelka* Patricia Powers Lorrie Prasil-Holcomb* Kelly Printy* The Prudential Foundation Matching Gifts Program William and Janis Quinby Clair Ramlo Randy and Lisa Ramlo Dawn Ramm* Gwendolyn Randall Wendy Ransford* Linda Razo* Marie Read Amy Reasner and Wilford Stone David and Betsy Remley Dr. P. James and Carol Renz Wayne and Loralyn Riley Bernie and Sharron Ris Wendy Robenalt Ann Roberson Mary Lou and Merle Robinson Rockwell Collins Milton Ross Catherine Ross-Garron* Paul Ryan Paul Sale Tammy Sampson* Debra* and Jerry Sanders Dr. Michael and Theresa Saunders Barbara* and David Schemmel Marcia Schmatt* Dennis Schmickle Jeanne* and Gary Schmidt Dr. Jason and Kelly Schmit Marie Schrock* Keith and Justine Rae Schulte Katherine Schwartzhoff* Deborah Schwiebert* Dr. Douglas and Patricia Sedlacek Seedorff Masonry, Inc. Janice Selden Sallie Selfridge* Jared and Miranda Seliger Nancy Seufferlein* William Severa

Kristi Sharp* Thomas Shaw Mildred Shaw Robert Sheffler Jennifer* and Thomas Sheka Carol Sheneberger* Vicki Siek Katie Sievert* Debra* and David Siggins Diana Siguenza* Richard and Norma Silhanek Cyndy Simer Nina Simmons* Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman Thomas and Tellie Simonson Pearl Singelstad Joanne Slaughter* Don and Coletta Slezak Heidi Sloan Julie Smith* Amanda Smith* Dr. Chris Smith Shawn Snitkey* Martin and Carol Snyder Sara* and Kent Sodawasser Leslie Somerville* Southeast Linn Co. Chapter of Thrivent Financial For Lutheran Denny and Tricia Spear Connie Spicher* Anogene Stary Robert and Linda Steen Marsha Stewart Don and Janet Stickle Dr. James and Mariann Stickley St. Luke’s Hospitalist Nurses Steven Stolte Jeff Stolte Robert Stolte Mardelle Streicher Linda Streit* Anne* and Dan Strellner Carolyn Striegel Joyce Stutt Harold Suchanek Arthur Svaldi Susan Tait* Elwin Tanner Frank and Lorraine Tauber Michelle Teberg* Heidi Thalacker* Richard and Nancy* Thomas Dr. Jennie Orr Thomas and Daniel Thomas

Mary Ann Thompson Bette Thornburg* Katherine* and Jeffrey Thorsteinson Amy Thuente Jane and Larry Tjaden Robert Toborg Nancyjane Toutsch Darcy Traut* Mary Traver* Mary* and Steve Trumpold United Life Insurance Company Janet Ungs Dr. Daniel* and Sandra Vanden Bosch R.C. Volk Patricia Voss* Dennis Wachal* Judy Walton* Amanda Ware* Joyce Warren Debbie Watkins* Brenda Weber* Charles Weber Jenny and Matt Weber Marty Weber Janet Webster* Staci Wedel* Angela Weiland* Mike and Patti Weiss Michelle Wenzel* Laura White Marcia and Ronald† Whiteford Jennifer and Brien Whitford Anne Whittington Dr. Sarah and John Wickenkamp Judy Wickman Amanda Wiederin* Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences Donna Wiese* Brian and Angel Wieser Ross and Shirley Wiley Dave and Anne Williams Marion Williams Melea Willson* Patti Wilson* Dennis* and Kari Winders John Winga Kevin Wise Sharon and Harmon† Wisted

Bruce Wlosinski* Michelle Wood* Bryan Wright* Sue Ellen Wright Judy Ylvisaker* Wendy Young* Patti* Zessin John and Ann Zlabek Janet and Thomas Zuber

Gifts in Kind

Sandra Bills Julie Brook Cub Scout Pack 25 Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation Michael Fitzpatrick Sarah C. Fowler Ted Griggs Gene and Dot Hinman Tara M. Kress Judith C. Lebeda Linn Mar High School 9th Grade TAG class Michael Martin Kristy Schweer Second Story Promotions Theisen’s Loren D. Weber

Matching Gift Companies

Alliant Energy Foundation Fairfax State Savings Bank IBM International Foundation PepsiCo Foundation The Prudential Foundation Matching Gifts Program United Fire & Casualty Co US Bancorp Foundation

In Honor Of

Dr. Dustin & Tonya Arnold Marianne Bastian Dr. Arlon Berkhof Marcia Draheim Matt & Jodie Grundy Julie Heims Clifford Henderson Darcy Honick Linda & Erik Kocher Dr. Kathleen Opdebeeck Barb Peterson Fred Schuchmann Sue Tesdahl Nancy Thomas Janice Wahle Dr. Jeff Westercamp

†

In Memory Of

Sally Abbott Patricia Allard Delores Anderson Richard Andreesen Gene Balcon Teressa Bartling Marianne Bastian Kenneth Beauregard Karl John Behrens Paul Belfield Dianne Bizek Maxine Bliss Erna Block Walter Block Bonnie Blokes Dennis Blome Ruby Boesenberg Margaret Bohr Don Bolton Leonard Booth Arland Bowdish Ronald Boyer Ray Brainard Donald Brannaman Caitlin Brown Delores Brown Joyce Buresh Harriette Burgess Robert Burke Eric Burns Carol Carlson William Carlson Emily Cerveny Lloyd Chalupsky Allen Chapman Marge Christopherson Keith Christy Sharon Clark Richard Cleaver Lois Comer Jane Borg Cook Lyric Cook and Elizabeth Collins Lois Craig Robert Craig Sally Crittenden Carol Crump Dorothy Dailey Luella Davis Ron Davis Darlene Dean Shirley Delancey Marcia Draheim Russel Ehrenberger Marianne Ehresman Frances Eichmeyer Marvin Elgin Doug Emerson Goldena Estes

Maurice Estes Louise Faur Susann Feuss Marjorie Fifield Bernadine Fisher Thomas Fleckenstein Robert Fletcher Jean Formanek John Frasher Verne Freie Robert Fridley David Fry Joyce Gaddie Jeremy Gardemann Elgie Garthwaite Elmer Gerner Marie Gerner Lisa Gevock Dorothy Gitter Eunice Goodrich Janet Gordon Eugene Gorsh Janelle Gorsh Dorothy Graf Keith Gray James Otto Gudenkauf Joan Hackett Clark Hagan Kathryn Hahesy Bill Hampton Evelyn Hansen Wilma Hansen Gail Hanson Mary Ann Haren James Harger Janice Harrison Kathleen Hazel Sally Hedges Edwin Hemphill Clifford Henderson Melvin Henderson DeWayne Herb LaVerne Herb Linda Hines

Gerald Holtz Darlene Horman Donald Hoxworth Brett Jacobs Christine Jacobsen Lillie James Rick James Rowan Scott Jenkins Shirley Johnson Betty Jones Dr. Rhys Jones Sherri Justice Vyrl Justice Phyllis Kadlec Bruce Karr Sharon Kaschmitter Colin Kelly Robert King Megan Klein Marcia Kleppe Russell Knapp Janet Kovarik Rebecca Kubicek Garry Kuch Roger Kuriger Barbara Lagerstrom Clayton Lander Duane LeClere John Lee William Leighty Norbert Light Margaret Link Peggy Loeffers Jackson Long Dorothy June Loyd Charles Mader Norma Magoon Ronald Lee Mahany Norma Maiers Laurie Maker Jane Mason Helen McCright William McEvoy William McKechnie

Florence Meis Carol Meskimen James Mickle Doris Miller Earl Miller Kenneth Miller James Milota Donald Minor Aaron Morgan David Morningstar Neva Morris Eloise Morse Dolores Mrstik Grace Neil William Nelson Raymond Newmeyer Edna Newton Jon Noah Jerry Oellrich Adeline Opfer Arlene Oster Donald Paulsen Lois Pavek Jack Payne Clara Pegorick Helen Pelz Barb Petersen Mary Pike Van Pike Mary Postma Richard Poulson Gary Praegitzer Ervin Price Marjorie Purcell Sylvia Quick Patricia Raddatz Harley Ransom Laura Ransom David Rathje Robert Reade DuWayne Reade Kathy Reilly Geraldine Repass

Paul Ridder Lucille Rinderknecht Ruby Rivers Dean Rodgers Robert Roese Sharla Satterly Rosalie Scheff William Schipper Ethan Ronald Schlacke Larry Schlehuber Lorraine Schmitt Gerry Schnack Connie Schulte Sheryl Scofield Robert Sedlacek Peggy Seeber Don Shaw Ruth Sheldahl Ruth Sortor Bob Sproston Robert Stary Craig Stevens Floy Stockton Andy Stoll Wilbert Stolte Relda Streets Larry Stutt Trudee Svaldi John Swinehart Sharon Sywassink Molly Jane Tanner Carol Taylor Shirley Thein Sheri Thomas Ronald Thompson Shirley Thompson Eleanor Thomson Richard Truesdell Irma Updegraff Randy Van Bogart Rose Ann Vondracek Don Vosseller William Wahle Lois Walker Drew Wall James Wallig Victor Warren Lillian Geraldine Weeks Vernon Weers Scott Werderman Ronald Wheeler Shirley White Forrest Whitlatch Mike Wilson Harmon Wisted Martha Witthoft Ralph Witthoft Esther Wright Marlene Wright Virginia Young

Compassionate care starts h Associates recognized as Guardian Angels After Lana Weeks’ mother, Lillian,

An excerpt from Weeks’ letter

passed away, Weeks wanted to

stated:

thank the individuals who made her mother’s final days as peaceful as possible – 5Center Inpatient Unit and Hospice associates at UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital.

of-life needs, including symptom and pain management. Dr. Bell is involved in everything from

“….Mom was 94 years old and

patient care meetings, to visiting

had a terrible internal infection,

Hospice patients in their home,

but her will to live was totally

as well as in care facilities.

intact. We spent one week on 5th floor and received the best care one could ask for. Two staff members really shined: Judy Ochs and Jeremy Gardemann. After a week, we met Dr. James Bell; he set us up on the Hospice Unit. What we found was that Dr. Bell has created the most wonderful, caring environment anyone can imagine for end of life. He put together a kind and supportive staff that make the most difficult thing I have ever experienced in

Hospice Medical Director Dr. James Bell is a seven-time Guardian Angel recipient.

assistance with all of their end-

my life- saying goodbye to my

“We’re so grateful to all of our St. Luke’s Guardian Angels who make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families,” said Mary Klinger, St. Luke’s Foundation president. “It’s an honor for the Foundation to be able to recognize them for their exceptional care.”

mother – an act of beauty. We would like to thank Dr. Bell and

The Guardian Angel program

Laurel Foht, Michaela Fishell,

allowed Weeks to do just that.

Mandy Gatrelle, and Linda

Families offer a donation of any

Schwiebert….”

size to St. Luke’s Foundation in honor of a St. Luke’s employee, doctor, department, or volunteer, and those individuals are recognized in a special ceremony. The donation then helps fund programs and equipment that add to the quality of care at St. Luke’s.

Guardian Angel recipients can be recognized more than once, and for Dr. Bell, this marks his seventh award. As the UnityPoint Hospice Medical Director, Dr. Bell works closely with all involved: the patient, the patient’s family, and the patient’s doctor, to ensure patients and their families receive

Front row: Michaela Fishell Second row, left to right: Laurel Foht, Mandy Gatrelle, Judy Ochs Third row, left to right: Jeremy Gardemann, Linda Schwiebert

here

“ ‘You can’t change the direction of the wind but you

How to nominate a Guardian Angel Guardian Angel gifts can be

gift – giving special honor

of any size. There is no minimum

to those who go above and

can adjust your sails to reach your destination.’ This quote describes what St. Luke’s did

beyond. Call Jennifer Sweeney

for my family – they helped

amount to honor your

at (319) 369-7807 or visit

us adjust our sails so that the

caregiver. A recogni-

stlukesfoundation.org for

or maximum donation

tion ceremony is held for every Guardian Angel

more information.

final time spent with my mother was meaningful.” — Lana Weeks

It starts with a single volun

Volunteering leads to Ronald McDonald Family Roo

Norma Newmeister had already

for premature babies. Having

been volunteering at St Luke’s

volunteers available to cuddle

Hospital for 12 years when, in

babies when their parents were

1984, she was asked if she would

not able to be with them, gave

be interested in being a “Rocking

the hospital’s tiniest patients

Grandmother” in the Neonatal

the attention they needed.

Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The program was based on studies that show human touch and 24

contact can speed recovery time

Norma and Lumir Newmeister

While rocking the sick babies

This means parents and family

in the NICU, I became very

members don’t have to leave

aware of the stress the parents

the building – and their critically

were under.”

ill child – when they need to eat,

Newmeister’s volunteer work continued over the years, includ-

The Ronald McDonald Family

ing work in Patient Relations,

Room is exactly the type of

Patient Visitor, as well as serving

experience the Newmeisters like

on several committees through

to be a part of. “It’s rewarding to

the Hospital Auxiliary. Yet the

be able to donate to something

NICU remained a special place in

you can see,” said Lumir.

her heart. “The NICU has always been a special unit; the staff treated me with great respect and appreciation,” said Newmeister. “For some time I have wanted to make a contribution to the unit.” In 2014 the opportunity arose for Norma and Lumir. Plans were announced for a Ronald McDonald Family Room® within the hospital’s Helen G. Nassif

unteer

om gift

It was this experience that showed Newmeister just how

Center for Women’s and Children’s Health to provide a respite for families with babies in the NICU and pediatric units. Norma’s years volunteering her time would now lead to many area families benefitting from her compassionate nature.

difficult life can be for parents

A Ronald McDonald Family

with babies in the NICU. Recall-

Room provides amenities similar

ing that volunteer experience

to those found in a traditional

with Lumir, her husband of 69

Ronald McDonald House, but

years by her side, she says

is located within the hospital.

“Lumir and I were fortunate to have had three healthy babies born at St. Luke’s.

shower, or simply recharge.

The family also gave a gift to the Foundation to establish the Norma Newmeister Scholarship Fund. The intent of the scholarship is to assist individuals pursuing a non-clinical degree. With all of the projects and initiatives the couple have supported through the years, Norma still traces her interest back to the volunteer opportunities she’s been given since joining the hospital auxiliary in 1972. Today, she still works one day a week in Patient Services and has logged over 12,000 volunteer hours. “You really receive more than you give when you volunteer,” says Norma. Thanks to Norma lending her time to the hospital more than 40 years ago, young families today are able to be closer to their critically ill children when it matters most. 25

St. Luke’s Foundation’s Endowment Funds

Jeri Jean Steenhoek Asher Endowment for Cardiac Pulmonary Rehabilitation Unit Benton-Linn Rural Healthcare Endowment Robert H. and Kathryn B. Claxton Cancer Care Endowment Natalie and Joe Cohn Scholarship Endowment Violet W. Criswell Endowment for Education Marvin Dais Cancer Care Endowment Dr. Darrell Dennis Pulmonary Medicine Award Endowment Ted and Lillian Feder Scholarship Endowment Dr. Morgan J. Foster Pediatric Care Endowment Anna Purna Ghosh Oncology Nursing Award Endowment May G. Gortner Scholarship Endowment Leota C. Gossard Endowment Paul J. Guidos, Sr. Rehabilitation Endowment Margaret D. Hall Endowment Ralph V. Harman Endowment Vaughn and Bernice Hartzell Heart Care Endowment Allison C. Hines and Wilma J. Hines Endowment Edna Mae & Robert M.L. Johnson Educational Endowment Robert R. Joslin Physical Rehabilitation Endowment Ida K. Kansky Endowment Edwin and Char Les Klouda Quality Endowment Russell and Louise Knapp Education Endowment Carl and Mary Koehler Planned Gift Development Endowment Carl and Mary Koehler Hospice Endowment Henry (Hank) Kopernik Professional Education Endowment Beatha Kuntz Scholarship Endowment Dr. Jim and Nancy LaMorgese Award for Excellence in Neurological Nursing Endowment Sylvan M. and Virginia K. Lehr Health Science Library Endowment Anabelle Leimberer Endowment Ronald L. Mahany Award Endowment Dr. E.L. Mansfield Scholarship Endowment Dr. J. Stuart McQuiston Scholarship Endowment Ella Kettering Johnson Miller Scholarship Endowment Dale & Ruby Morgan Pastoral Care Endowment Dale and Ruby Morgan and Mable Ray Award for Pediatric Nursing Education Endowment Carroll H. and Lena H. Nelson Critical Care Endowment John D. and Alice L. Nyquist Cardiac Endowment Louisa E. Peak Scholarship Endowment Beahl T. and Irene H. Perrine Endowment Gladys I. Petrick Cardiology Endowment William B. Quarton Endowment W.G. and Laura Rowley Endowment Greta N. Schuchmann Scholarship Endowment Dr. Charles Schwartz Scholarship Endowment Wilfred N. and Lucille D. Shellenbarger Endowment Nancy Lamb Skogsbergh & Edna Lamb Nursing Award Endowment Karma Smith Healthcare Pioneer Award Endowment A.L. Smulekoff Award for Nursing Excellence Endowment R. Thomas Stewart Pastoral Care Endowment Russell C. Striffler Medical/Moral Education Endowment Fund Pearl M. Taylor Endowment Mary Beulah & Florence Usher Endowment

Dr. Stephen and Peg Vanourny Award for Excellence in OB-GYN Nursing Endowment Delmar and Mary Waggoner Intensive Care Nurses Endowment Eddice M. Weichman Volunteer Endowment Charlotte A. Wright Endowment Robert E. Yaw Scholarship Endowment

Department Endowments

Child Protection Center Dr. Rhys B. Jones Dental Health Center Heart Care Endowment Ed and Joan Hemphill Hospice Unit Hospice Education Molly’s Closet Nassif Center for Women’s and Children’s Health Nassif Heart Center Psychiatric Nursing Education Endowment Quality Institute Ronald McDonald Family Room® Rural Healthcare Silver Circle (General Fund) St. Luke’s Auxiliary St. Luke’s School of Nursing Alumni VNA Witwer Children’s Therapy

In May 2014, UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital became a member in the Mayo Clinic Care

The future of care starts here Mayo Clinic partnership offers world-class care close to home Network. The hospital is the

Both of these valuable tools

first Iowa hospital selected as a

allow hospital staff to continue to

network member, and St. Luke’s

provide the best care for patients

Foundation is excited to have

as well as support the hospital’s

played a role in making the part-

mission to improve the quality

nership possible. Thanks to the

of health in the community. And

Foundation’s generous donors,

they wouldn’t be possible

patients are receiving incredible

without the generous support

benefits at no additional cost:

of our donors. Thanks to you,

• eConsults that serve to connect physicians with Mayo Clinic specialists when they want additional input regarding a

we’ve been able to start an incredible partnership that has already begun to positively affect the lives of so many.

patient’s care. Since the partnership began, 240 patients have received Mayo eConsults without leaving their own doctor. • AskMayoExpert, an online point-of-care medical resource for busy providers who can access the latest Mayo information on disease management, care guidelines, treatment recommendations and reference materials for a wide variety of medical conditions. Our providers have used the service more than 3,000 times since our network membership began.

St. Lukeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Foundation Board

(Pictured at right, left to right)

(Pictured above, left to right)

Jennifer Perkins, Accountant

Tami Culver Don Johnson Dr. Ken Anderson Niki Lee Doug Laird Mary Klinger, President Dr. Jim LaMorgese Gene Neighbor Terri Christoffersen, Chair Sally Gray Shirley Holtey Nancy Mortimore Milt Aunan

Not pictured: Ryan Buresh Marty Hoeger Dina Linge Diane Ramsey Paula Roby Ted Townsend

319/369-8006 or Jennifer.Perkins@unitypoint.org

Karen Newland, Administrative Assistant 319/369-7716 or Karen.Newland@unitypoint.org

Mary Klinger, President 319/369-7771 or Mary.Klinger@unitypoint.org

Amy McKelvy, Director of Development 319/558-4994 or Amy.McKelvy@unitypoint.org

Tonya Arnold, Director of Grants and Administration 319/369-7572 or Tonya.Arnold@unitypoint.org

Emi Chapman, Development Manager/Cancer Services 319/369-8100 or Emi.Chapmant@unitypoint.org

Jennifer Sweeney, Annual Giving Director 319/369-7807 or Jennifer.Sweeney@unitypoint.org

St. Luke’s Foundation Mission To support St. Luke’s in giving the health care we’d like our loved ones to receive.

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