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ISSUE ONE 2015

Jones Regional Medical Center

“ We appreciate the convenience of being able to follow up with that same specialty doctor and staff locally.”

AARON & DEB ZUMBACH

Family benefits from JRMC Like many young families, the Zumbachs are busy with school activities, sports events, work schedules and the normal daily tasks associated with keeping up with a busy family. To keep up with their busy life, they also understand that accessible, quality healthcare is essential to ensure that their family stays healthy and has the resources they need when they aren’t quite so healthy. Aaron, Deb and their three children, Kayla, Tyler and Taylor along with their extended family rely on Jones Regional Medical Center for as much of their healthcare as they can.

Aaron says that the ease of use and friendly environment experienced at Jones Regional Medical Center is appealing to patients of all ages. “My mother, who is in her upper 80’s, commented to me recently, how user friendly this medical facility is. It is unfortunate that she was in need of the hospital, but it was very fortunate that Jones Regional offers the healthcare she needed. It would be our hope that she is not a regular visitor but it is nice to know if needed she can be.”

Taylor, their teenage daughter, recently had surgery on her foot at Jones Regional by Dr. David Hemmes. Deb indicated that it was easy for Taylor to see the foot and ankle specialist here in Anamosa for her weekly follow up appointments. “It was so convenient; if we had to take her out of town on a weekly basis for the follow ups, she would have had to miss school and it would have

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Expansion Update

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FROM THE CEO

“We continue to be grateful to our community, our board of directors, our donors, our staff and our patients and families who entrust us with their healthcare needs.”

ERIC BRIESEMEISTER CEO, JRMC

What are we increasing?

Hopefully most of you know by now that our facility is undergoing a major expansion. It’s amazing to me that we’re just 6 months away from completing this project. When we first started this project, I thought it would take “forever” to get finished. Well, looks like “forever” is coming in December of 2015. All of the staff at Jones Regional is excited to be able to give more high quality care, close to home.

When we began planning the project, specific goals were established. Here are a few of them and how we are meeting them.

Increased access & convenience • Increased the number of specialty clinic rooms from 9 to 18. We can now accommodate up to six specialists at one time, previously the maximum we could accommodate was three.

• We’ve added two new machines and a walking track to our cardio-pulmonary rehab area, increasing the square footage by 300%.

• Two full size treatment rooms and a bariatric room were added to our rehab therapy department.

• We’re adding an infusion area, which is brand new to JRMC, for chemotherapy, blood transfusions, etc.

• Additional parking will be added, right outside the main entrance, with additional handicap spaces.

• Our lab is expanding to include three private draw rooms.

Increased privacy • In all of the patient care areas, we have chosen to install drywall and insulation all the way to the ceiling instead of just above the drop ceiling. This will decrease noise transfer between patient care spaces and enhance patient confidentiality.

• Increased private areas for patient consultations and counseling.

• Added doors to therapy treatment rooms.

Increased provider convenience & comfort • An open clinic workspace will allow easier communication and collaboration for the patient care teams.

• Physician/staff work areas that include natural lighting.

Increased energy efficiency • High efficiency lighting • Vestibules in front of all doorways to reduce heating/cooling loss from opening doors.

• High efficiency heating/cooling systems As we continue to monitor our expansion and the progress that happens on a daily basis, we continue to be grateful to our community, our board of directors, our donors, our staff and our patients and families who entrust us with their healthcare needs.

Yours in Health,

Expanded cardiopulmonary space opened on June 1, 2015. Upon completion, the new space will be 3 times the original size. Therapy windows are still available for sponsorship with gifts of $10,000. Contact the foundation office for more details.

The finishing touches are being put on the new Center for Specialty Medicine, scheduled to open on August 1, 2015.

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been much harder to do those necessary appointments.”

She was not intimidated at all to have this procedure performed in the community she is growing up in. Aaron comments that from a parent’s perspective, Deb and I appreciate the high level of care provided, the expertise of the doctors and staff providing that care and the convenience of being able to follow up with that same doctor and staff locally.

Many other members of the Zumbach family have accessed healthcare at Jones Regional. Deb has had blood work done, and their son, Tyler rolled his ankle in a basketball game last summer and needed an x-ray. In addition, their daughter Kayla, Deb’s nephew and parents and Aaron’s brother, all have been to the hospital here in Anamosa for treatment and follow up. Aaron says that we appreciate the local access for routine healthcare needs and check ups.

Aaron goes on to say that taking care of patients is the most important component of our local hospital, however, Jones Regional Medical Center, from a business standpoint, is a draw for our community. It not only

provides excellent healthcare, it provides excellent employment opportunities and targets our area as a destination area for new families.

After a recent tour of the hospital, Aaron commented that he was impressed and surprised by the number of healthcare services that are being provided to our community. He has also heard many community members say that when entering the facility they feel more of a home environment rather than that of an institution.

This atmosphere and the demand for medical services certainly explains the need for the current expansion project.

Jones County, and Anamosa especially, are very fortunate to have UnityPoint Health-Jones Regional Medical Center make such an investment in our community. With the ease of use, friendly environment and diversified medical specialties, Aaron says that if I were to register a guess, we may be only five years away from another expansion project!

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FROM THE AUXILIARY PRESIDENT Thank you for your continued support of Jones Regional Medical Center’s Auxiliary. It is my pleasure to announce the awarding of five $500 educational scholarships to some wonderful recipients from Anamosa High School, Midland High School, Monticello High MARY JO HAMRE

School, our JRMC staff, and our JRMC AUXILIARY PRESIDENT

volunteer program. The funding of these awards came from your generous contributions to our Annual No-Bake Bake Sale.

Through our various fundraising events and through several private donations to the Auxiliary we have already contributed $45,000 toward our three year pledge of $50,000 for the hospital’s new expansion project.

Our latest contribution to the patients of JRMC has been to purchase medical bags to be given to our inpatients when they are discharged. The bags are designed to allow patients to put all of their medications and directions for follow up appointments in one place so that they can easily bring them along to all of their medical appointments. They seem to be very well received.

If you are not already a member of our Auxiliary, I would like to encourage you to join as an “active” member – helping with our various activities and fundraisers. Or you can join as an “inactive” member supporting our efforts through your $5 annual membership fee. The more members we have, the better we can continue to serve our local community hospital.

Again, thank you to the dedicated staff here at JRMC; it is a pleasure to be working side by side with you to bring the best health care possible to our area. We are so fortunate!

Scheduled events for the remainder of 2015:

Scholarship Winners The following scholarship recipients have chosen to further their education in a healthcare related field. The JRMC Auxiliary wishes them well in their studies.

Kaitlynn Pate, Anamosa High School, is the daughter of Doug and Marcy Pate. Kaitlynn will be attending Clarke University in the fall and plans to study PrePhysical Therapy.

Tanner Wilson, Monticello High School, is the son of Melanie Wilson and Dustin Wilson.

Tanner will be attending Kirkwood Community College and plans to study nursing, specializing in pediatric oncology.

Mackenzie Petersen, Midland High School, is the daughter of Bruce and Lori Petersen.

Mackenzie will be attending Ashford University and plans to study biology, with hopes to become a dentist.

Hannah Thompson , JRMC Volunteer, is the daughter of Craig and Pam Thompson. Hannah will be a junior at the University of Iowa studying pre-med.

Thursday, Sept. 24: Books Are Fun Sale – JRMC Cafeteria Friday, Nov. 20: Chicken Noodle Luncheon, Lawrence Community Center November/December: Christmas ornaments on sale Wednesday, Dec. 2: Masquerade Jewelry, JRMC Cafeteria Next Auxiliary meeting: Wednesday, September 9, 2015 10:00 a.m. (following the Volunteer Brunch)

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Shawn Snaith , JRMC EMT, is studying at NICC to be a flight paramedic.

Expansion moving right along June 1, 2015 was an exciting day for the cardiopulmonary and physical therapy departments, as the first phase of their new spaces were both officially open for patients. When completed in October, the cardiopulmonary department will have tripled in space, while therapy will have doubled in space.

TIMELINE OF COMPLETION: August 1: Center for Specialty Medicine opens August 1: New Lab & Infusion Center opens October: Remaining therapy and cardiopulmonary complete November: Emergency department expansion complete December: Surgery expansion complete Spring 2016: Grand Opening Celebration The expanded Physical Therapy Department opened on June 1, 2015.

The space is now large enough to accommodate exercise classes, including Delay the Disease, a 12 week class on Monday and Thursday afternoons for Parkinson’s Patients beginning July 6, 2015. Contact the therapy department for details.

Your Expansion Project gifts can still make an impact!

There is still time to give to the Expansion Project. All gifts of $1,000 and over will be recognized on a donor wall inside the new space. The donor wall will feature giving levels at:

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Gifts Made to Jones Regional Medical Center Foundation Gretchen and Bob Abeling Above & Beyond Home Health & Hospice Care Anna Adams In Memory of Robert Steiner & Patricia Kehoe Richard & Trula Ahrendsen In Memory of Donna Hansen & Glen (Bud) Simmons Marilyn Albaugh In Memory of Dr. John Bailey Bob & Darla Algoe In Memory of Doug McNamara Ms. Eunice Allen Paula Allison Anamosa Community Foundation Anamosa Rotary Club Anamosa State Penitentiary Museum Association American Legion/Arthur McCullough Arthur McCullough Post 13 In Honor of Jones County Veterans Amvets Post 110 Anamosa Flag pole for expansion Cleo Andreesen In Memory of Richard Andreesen & Marge Howie Ron & Barb Andreesen In Memory of Richard Andreesen, Paul Glenn & Marge Howie

Ralph & Sandra Andresen In Memory of John Cook & Keith Nielsen Anonymous David & Connie Arduser In Memory of Marge Howie Tracy Arnold Milt Aunan II and Corene Aunan Keith Austin Family In Memory of Darcy Austin John L. Bailey, MD In Memory of Rosemary G. Bailey Margo Ballou Lorraine Barger In Memory of Ralph Barger Kathy Barnhart Kent and Cali Beals Charlie & Pat Becker In Honor of Vic Hamre, Dorothy Postel, Eric Briesemeister, Ted Townsend, Milt Aunan, Michelle Niermann, John Harms Winnie Williams & Jill Parham Dee Bell Linda M. Bickford Hank & Karen Biere Bill & Pam Bohlken Dennis Boots Dennis & LuAnn Bower Stephanie Bowers Michael & Deborah Bowman

Kimberly & Loren Boyd In Memory of Janice Goedken, Darcy Austin, Bill Kirby, Ralph Barger, Wayne Vernon, James Kruckenburg, Beverly Krogman, Robert Thoeni, Leo Peterson & Erv Rickels Eric & LeAnn Briesemeister In Memory of Dr. John Bailey, Jan Feldmann, Joanne Meeks, John Parham Sr., Darcy Austin, Robert Kriz, Echo Linder & Bill Johnson Kenneth Brinkman In Memory of Harlan Brinkman Pat Brown Mr. & Mrs. Don Bunting Ferdinand Burda John & Connie Burhop Mr. & Mrs. David Butterworth In Memory of Jeannie Ahrendsen, Paul Glenn, Donna Bodkin, Bob Sutton, Dixie Morgan Abt, Bradley “Taco” Sauer, Rosemary Slater, Wayne Vernon, Leo Peterson, & Don Hegger Citizens State Bank, Wyoming, Olin & Oxford Junction, IA City of Anamosa Carla Clar Mr. & Mrs. Darwin Coleman James & Eunice Conley In Memory of Robert Steiner, Earl Beisell, Helen Breitbach & Ray Leesekamp

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Carol Cress Cloanne Cunningham In Memory of Bill Cunningham, Erwin Lowe & Earl Beisell Dr. Brian & Jill Darrow In Memory of Dr. John Bailey Larry Daubs In Memory of Marge Howie Craig D. & Barbara Decker In Memory of Cliff Decker & Ralph Bader Rick & Patty Delagardelle Bill Delay/Leo & Rose Delay Frank & Joyce Deutmeyer In Memory of Allen Conrad, John Parham Sr., John & Rosemary Bailey, Mary Goldsmith, Sandy Buresh, Buster Davenport, Yvonne Mitchell, Donna Merrick, Patty Kehoe, Joan Hackett, Dorothy Woods, Jan Feldmann, Dolores Eilers & Davidee Boge Roger & Nancy Digmann In Memory of John Cook Irene C. Dirks Ms. Margaret Doermann Reynolds A. Jensen & Dorothy Downing Jensen In Memory of Terry Stoll, Jim Crowley, Jeff Merritt, Donna Hansen, Carol Crump, Debbie Herren & Kathy Barnes Dean & Celena Edwards In Memory of John Frasher, Darcy Austin & Mary Goldsmith James Eggert Jim Eichhorn Luella Eichhorn In Memory of Dorothy Culver William & Marjorie Eilers Mike & Sharon Eilers Donald L. Ellison Russell R. & Penny Engelbart In Memory of Debbie Weeks, Darcy Austin, Jeff Merritt, Glen Simmons, Bud Barger, Doug McNamara & Robert Seeger Lynn Engelken Mrs. Mamye English In Honor of David Kleist & In Memory of Bill English, Kay English, Donna Siebels & Sharon Nielsen Thomas N. Ewald Julie Fall In Memory of Ron Etscheidt Lubben White Oak Farms Dale E. & Linda Fisher In Memory of Jackie Strother& Earl Biesell

Linda Fitzsimmons In Memory of Gary Freese, Mary Goldsmith, Bob Thoeni & Helen Breitbach Rosemary Folken In Memory of Evelyn Newhard Don Folkers In Memory of John Frasher Dixie Franzenburg Memorial Loren & Lois Freese Sheila R. Frink Lisa Gaulke Bob & Charlene George In Memory of Dr. John Bailey Connie Gerhold Theresa Gibbs Esther Glenn In Memory of Leo Peterson Goettsch, Inc., Kevin & Annette Smith Family Pierre (Pete) & Lois Gombert Mr. & Mrs. Robert Goodyear Teri Jo & Joe Griebat Ms. Esther Groth In Memory of Dale Groth Cathy Groth Hurley & Madelyne Hall Darrick & Holly Hall Dick Hall Hall Perrine Foundation Doris Hamad In Memory of Leo Peterson Dr. John J. & Julie P. Hamre In Honor of Victor & Mary Jo Hamre Nedra Hanken In Memory of Dr. John Bailey & Marge Howie David & Beverly Hannon In Memory of Leo Peterson Mr. Darvin Hardersen In Memory of Curtis Bray Don & Dorothy Harmon Ms. Beverly Harms Jody Hartman Madlyne J. Hartwig In Honor of Bob & Algean Nowachek’s 70th Anniversary Kenneth J. Hasler Jon & Cecilia Hatcher In Memory of Sharon Nielson, John Frasher, Leonard Stewart, Ray Leesekamp & Earl Stickley Health Enterprises of Iowa Ray & Mary Heeren

Harlan & Carol Helgens Mary Ann Hindman Mildred Hinrichs In Memory of Mary Jane Freese & Verona Landis Joan & Randy Hinrichsen Arlen & Marilyn Holcomb In Memory of Jackie Strother, Ron Davis & Leonard Stewart Teresa Holub Robert & Betty Hora In Memory of Darcy Austin, Mary Goldsmith, Larry Kopecky & Ralph Barger Ken & Ethel A. Hosch In Memory of Margaret Howie Merlin & Darlene Hulse Lonnie & Erin Humpal In Honor of Carroll & Connie Humpal’s Anniversary Andrea Hunter Dee Ihlenfeldt In Memory of Jeanne Deppe, Gary Edwards & Erv Rickels IIW, P.C. Marvin Jacobs In Memory of Sandra McQuillen Christine Jenson In Memory of Janey Freese, Maxine Johnson, Helen Breitbach, Bob Thoeni & Todd Rahe Arthur J. & Lillian Johnson MinnTex Citrus / Bud & Georgia Johnson Jones County Community Foundation Jones County Farm Bureau Members Dorothy Jones In Memory of Larry Jones Jones Regional Medical Center Auxiliary Jones Regional Medical Center Staff - Jeans for Charity JOY Anamosa Methodist Church In Memory of Dr. John Bailey Julin Printing Company Mackenzie & Nick Kahler Rich T. Kavanaugh Elbridge Keith William & Sharon Kell Bernard & Claudia Kennebeck In Memory of Leo Peterson Robert Ketelsen Esther Kirby In Memory of Bill Kirby Janice Koppenhaver In Memory of Dr. John Bailey 7

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2014 State Amateur Champion, Nate Dunn, from F&M Bank, drives for players on hole #6 for a donation.

Surgical Open a success!

Despite the wet conditions, golfers came together at Fawn Creek Country Club to support the 32nd Annual Surgical Open golf tournament on Friday, June 12. The fundraiser, which benefits the Jones Regional Medical Center Foundation, raised nearly $10,000 for the growing surgery department at JRMC. Darin Sander and Joe Kruchten kept their third year reign as the champions with a score of 64 in the two-person best shot tournament.

The event featured hole contests, flight prizes and raffle. The expansion project includes additional space for surgery and outpatient procedures.

With newly funded equipment and the additional space, more procedures will be done locally.

This year’s Surgical Open was presented by Citizens Bank of Anamosa and Tipton, Dr. Michael Warner, DDS and Citizens State Bank of Wyoming, Olin & Oxford Junction.

Jay Willems, JRMC Foundation Board Chair and Deb Byers, JRMC Physician Liaison and Surgical Open Coordinator, register golfers before the tournament.

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Thank you to this year’s Surgical Open sponsors: Above & Beyond Home Health & Hospice Care AmericInn Anamosa Floral, Inc. Anamosa Vet Clinic Bard Materials - Concrete Division Cali Beals Bennett Machine & Fabricating Inc. Bower, Dole, Riniker LLP Dave & Deanna Butterworth Casey’s Store Citizens Savings Bank, Anamosa & Tipton Citizens State Bank, Wyoming, Olin & Oxford Junction, IA Daly Creek Winery

Duncan Chiropractic Clinic Nate Dunn Roxanne Dunyon, Creative Memories Edward Jones F&M Bank Family Food Center Fidelity Bank & Trust Graham Construction Company Great Jones County Fair and Subway Store Grounds & Goodies IIW, P.C. Monticello Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Gary & Judy Petersen

Recycled Products Remley, Willems, McQuillen & Voss, LLP Stone City General Store Thomas Law Firm Tucker’s Tavern UnityPoint Family Practice Clinic Dr. Michael & C.J. Warner Weers Insurance Agency, Inc. Welter Storage Equipment Co. Fawn Creek Country Club (odd years) Wapsipinicon Country Club (even years)

Christine Kramer Joe & McKenzie Kruchten Tanya Kruger Diane Krumm In Memory of Earl Beisell, Donald Drew & Connie Hinrichs Anne & John Kuntz Glen & Jennifer Kuntz In Memory of Joan Meyer, Leo Peterson & Ron Davis Todd & Carol Langager In Memory of Bill Kirby Jon Lasack Richard & Carol Lensing Carole & Wayne Lerch In Memory of Dr. John Bailey Don & Mary Levsen Paul & Verna Lewison Lions Club of Monticello Betty Lubben In Memory of Curtis Bray James & Joyce Lucas In appreciation for the exceptional, loving care our grandson, Lucas Kramer, received at your Wound Clinic Janice English Mahoney In Memory of Kay English Rowland & Sue Mais In Memory of John Frasher & Lester Rix Carl J. Manternach Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative Ken Marlin & Sandy Grant G.B. & Joyce Maxwell Richard & Doris McAtee In Memory of Sharon Nielsen & Harold Rockzien Marilyn & Daryl McCall Mike & Angie McDonough Julie McMann In Memory of John Parham Sr. Clete & OIe McNamara In Memory of Douglas McNamara Shane Forbes & Cara Milder Forbes Mr. David L. & Kimberly Miller In Memory of Ron Etscheidt Mike & Jan Miller Mr. & Mrs. John Miller Don & Janet Monk In Memory of Erv Rickels Monticello Conservation League Monticello Sports

Kent & Becky Moore Mary Moore In Memory of Dottie Johnston, Marty Dirks & Linda Cue Mary Mosher Laddie & Linda Nachazel Virginia Neira In Memory of Marge Howie New Cornelian Club In Honor of Mary Ann Hindman Keith & Margaret Nielsen Paul Nielsen Family and Friends In Memory of Sharon Nielsen Ohnward Bank & Trust Fay & Donna Oltmann In Memory of Lee & Berniece First & William & Matie Oltmann Jen Oltmanns Ophelian Club Mr. & Mrs. Terry Osterkamp In Memory of Marlin Bickford Sheryl & Dennis Owen Phil & LaVonne Owen In Honor of our Children and Grandchildren Marvin E. & Carol Parmer Evelyn J. Paulsen In Memory of Paul E. Paulsen Rebecca & Dean A. Paulson In Memory of Mason James Bauer John & Jan Pearson In Memory of Mr. & Mrs. J. Aug. Pearson Kathryn Peters In Memory of Marge Howie Betty J. Petersen In Memory of Elmer (Tug) Petersen Naomilee & Robert D. Petersen Richard & Karen Pflughaupt Dorothy & Bing Postel Russ & Jean Postel Tim & Kristy Raine Kim Ralston Sherri Reid In Memory of Ronald D. Reid Joan Reiter In Memory of Thomas Reiter David M. Remley & Betsy Remley In Memory of Dr. John Bailey Todd & Lisa Rickels Doug & Joni Rickels Daniel & Lynn Rickels In Memory of Lavern Rickels

Vernon & Sandy Ricklefs Neoma Robertson Katie Rockzien In Memory of Harry Rockzien Ned M. & Cindy Rohwedder Alan & Beverly Rohwedder In Memory of John Cook & Dr. John Bailey Geraldine Russell In Memory of the Russell Family Randy & Rhonda Sacora Sandi L. Sampson In Memory of Sharon Nielsen & Bill Kirby Nicole Sander Audrey G. Savage In Memory of Stan & Bernice Grotenhuis Ron & Sue Schemmel Mrs. Margaret Schirmer In Memory of Darcy Austin, Al Conrad, Connie Hinrichs & Michael Whalen Mrs. Jean Schmidt In Memory of Jay Schmidt & Russ Schmidt Jackie Schmit Jon & Ann Schrader Mr. Wayne Schwartz & Janice Schwartz In Memory of Lois Schwartz Angela Schwendinger, M.D. Alan & Marlene Serbousek In Memory of Wayne Vernon John Sheehan In Honor of Eric Briesemeister Roberta Sievers Carleen Sievertsen Serge & Paula Sisler Donald E. Smith C.K. & Florence Smith In Memory of Mike Smith Bruce & Astrid Smith Rebecca Snyder In Memory of Marjorie Snyder Joe & Sandy Spahr In Memory of Darcy Austin, Bill Kirby, John Cook, Dr. John Bailey, Ralph Barger, Carolyn Stadtmueller, Julia Ries, Helen Breitbach, Ervin Rickels, & Marge Howie Bryan & Amy Speed Marla Spinler Don & Janet Stickle Neil & Elaine Stigen In Memory of Sandra McQuillen Karen Stoll In Memory of Andy Stoll Nick & Anne Strittmatter 9

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New Lifetime Giving Wall Donations to the JRMC Foundation have helped to build a new hospital and expansion project, purchase equipment, provide staff education, assist patients, and so much more. With the on-going support of our donors, it is our mission to continue to provide the highest quality of healthcare possible for our community at Jones Regional Medical Center for generations to come.

The New Lifetime Giving wall recognizes donors and their cumulative gifts to the JRMC Foundation beginning at $1,000. Names will move up the wall at the following levels:

Located in the front lobby area of the hospital, the new Lifetime Giving Wall was recently erected.

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The wall will be updated annually to reflect the on-going generosity of our donors.

We invite you to take a look the next time you are in the main lobby.

Jon & Judy Studt Clarence & Delores Sullivan Tom Szalat In Honor of ED Crew Alan & Bessie Tapper Sheila & Jim Tjaden In Memory of Connie Hinrichs, Erv Rickels, Bill Norton & Robert Thoeni George & Bonnie Tobiason In Honor of Debra Heins’ 60th Birthday & John Cook Randy & Debra Toenjes In Memory of John Cook, Erv Rickels, Carolyn Stadtmueller, Earl Stickley & Wayne Vernon Ted & Cathy Townsend Abram Tubbs & Nicole Claussen Mrs. Arnold Turnis In Memory of Arnold Turnis

Wayne & Carolyn Vernon LaVera Vernon Henry Vincik In Memory of Janet Vincik Robert & Beverly Visser In Memory of Kelly Marie Visser Allison Vonsprecken Maxine Vonsprecken John & Kellie Wagner William & Eleanor Walters Peggy Ward Michael Webber In Memory of Ann L. Webber Delbert & Colleen Weber Cathy & Randy Wehling Lloyd & Joyce Welter Mr. & Mrs. Duane Wenndt In Memory of Bernice Freese

Mr. & Mrs. David Westphal Staci Whitson Mr. & Mrs. Chuck Wiedemann & Russell In Memory of Robert Steiner Arlie & Jay Willems In Memory of Dr. John Bailey, Sandra McQuillen & Gary Edwards Stephen & Christine Williams Lois Winchip Dorothy Wood In Memory of Dr. John Bailey Penny Woodard Trudy Wright Mr. James Wunder Joel F. & Connie Zamastl Howard & June Zirkelbach Robert & Ruth Zirkelbach In Memory of Delores Rickels

Donations through June 19, 2015. If we have missed someone or misspelled a name, please be so kind as to notify us at 319-481-6326 or cali.beals@unitypoint.org so we can correct our error.

Thank you for supporting the mission of Jones Regional Medical Center.

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Legacy Society A new way to partner with Jones Regional Medical Center Foundation

Partner today to invest in tomorrow’s health care.

Your foresight and generosity can help support the future of health care in our communities – for your family, your friends, and your neighbors. The Legacy Society of Jones Regional Medical Center Foundation will recognize supporters who have invested in the hospital’s future by establishing a legacy gift. Leaving a gift to the JRMC Foundation through your will or estate plan is a special way to leave a legacy to the future of health care in your community. Many people are able to maximize their financial support for a

charity through their estate. By informing us of your decision to include the JRMC Foundation in your estate plans, we are better able to plan for the future, and to recognize you now for your future gift.

We invite you to impact the future of health care in your community through a Legacy contribution to the Jones Regional Medical Center Foundation. It takes just a few simple steps to share your commitment to become a Legacy Partner.

Ways to give Cash Bequests

Naming Jones Regional Medical Center Foundation in your will or living trust is one of the most common deferred giving plans. Donors may name JRMC Foundation as the recipient of a specific dollar amount, a percentage beneficiary of an estate, or as the recipient of specific assets.

Memorial Gifts

Requesting that memorial gifts are left to the JRMC Foundation can be a way for many to recognize a loved one.

Appreciated Property / Retirement Plan Stock Assets Donors may be able to take an immediate tax deduction for the full market value of the stock and also avoid the capital-gains tax they would owe by cashing in the securities.

Grain / Agricultural Commodities

By giving a gift of grain, you avoid including the sale of the grain in your farm income. Deducting the cost of growing the crops typically results in saving self-employment, federal, and state income tax.

And you can still benefit even if you take the standard deduction rather than itemizing your deductions.

Your traditional Individual Retirement Account (IRA) and 401(k) plan are subject to income tax when funds are passed on, but taxes can be avoided by naming JRMC Foundation as a beneficiary of your retirement account.

Charitable Gift Annuity

This annuity allows a donor to support the Jones Regional Medical Center Foundation by transferring assets into a gift annuity, which allows for an income tax deduction and produces income for you during your lifetime.

Charitable Remainder Trust

A charitable trust with the Jones Regional Medical Center Foundation as beneficiary begins with the transfer of assets, including real estate, cash, or stocks and bonds, to a trust where the assets are invested to pay income to you or another beneficiary. At maturity, the remaining assets are distributed according to your wishes.

Always consult your tax professional for your specific tax benefits.

If you would like to talk with a development professional about including the JRMC Foundation in your estate plans, please contact the JRMC Foundation office at 319-481-6118 or 319-481-6326.

Board Members JONES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Milton Aunan Charlie Becker Eric Briesemeister Nicole Claussen Dr. Angela Greif Vic Hamre Michelle Niermann Jill Parham Theodore Townsend Dr. Michael Weston Winnie Williams Honorary Lifetime Member Dorothy Postel Jay Willems JRMC FOUNDATION Charlie Becker Nicole Claussen Jill Darrow Vic Hamre Dorothy Postel Audrey Savage Dr. Angela Schwendinger Dr. Michael Warner Jay Willems Eric Briesemeister, Ex-Officio Member ANAMOSA AREA AMBULANCE Virginia Dearborn Scott Kelly Paul Lewison Jill Parham Bob Walderbach Tammy Wiese Eric Briesemeister, Ex-Officio Member

OUR MISSION: To provide quality services in an efficient, costeffective manner and to promote healthy lifestyles to our customers.

Harms reflects on 20 years After serving on the Jones Regional Medical Center governing board for 20 years, John Harms feels good about the future of the hospital and stepping away from the board of directors. He says, “There is a good succession plan in place and I have great confidence in my replacement, the governing board is really going to get a high quality board member with Nicole Claussen.”

“ I couldn’t be more happy and excited for the future growth of the facility.”

JOHN HARMS

During his twenty year tenure, many things have changed at Jones Regional Medical Center.

Harms reflects that among the most significant was the Critical Access Hospital designation, the alignment with St. Lukes Hospital and the now UnityPoint Health system, and of course, the new hospital being built in the fall of 2009. Harms goes on to say, “Although bricks and mortar have made a huge, visible difference along with the new location of the facility, the future really belongs with the staff. At Jones Regional, the staff really is family here! The atmosphere is so friendly, you feel confident with the knowledgeable staff immediately as you enter the front door or when you are wheeled into the back! I couldn’t be more happy and excited for the future and growth of the facility.”

Without the hospital board role, Harms will certainly continue to remain busy as General Manager of the Great Jones County Fair and his board involvement with the Iowa State Fair. He also plans to enjoy some time traveling with his family. He goes on to say “I hope JRMC and the staff can keep me alive for a long time – I still have unfinished business that needs to be done!”

In April 2015, Jones Regional Medical Center was named A Top 100 Critical Access Hospital in the United States by iVantage. “Jones Regional Medical Center is proud of our providers and staff who helped earn this prestigious, national recognition,” says CEO Eric Briesemeister.

The Pulse; Volume 16, Issue 1 2015 The Pulse Newsletter is published by: Jones Regional Medical Center Foundation 1795 Hwy. 64 East Anamosa, IA 52205 319-462-6131 unitypoint.org/anamosa