The Pulse 2015 Issue 2

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ISSUE TWO 2015

Jones Regional Medical Center

Dan & Carol Vorhies and Denny & Suzanne Joslyn, all of Monticello, enjoy a recent Parkinson’s support group at Jones Regional.

Support group strengthens friendship Dan & Carol Vorhies and Denny & Suzanne Joslyn, all of Monticello have always been friends.

Dan and Denny were both in the Lion’s Club and knew each other from being quite active in the community. Now their friendship has strengthened, with the help of the newly formed Parkinson’s support group at Jones Regional Medical Center.

Ironically, both Dan and Denny had very similar initial symptoms when they were first diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease; both of them felt slight quivering in their left hand. For Dan, it was 19 years ago and for Denny, it was seven when the quivering began; his wife Suzanne also noticed that when he walked, his left arm wouldn’t swing.

John Wagner, Director of Rehabilitation Therapy Services at JRMC says that Parkinson’s disease can first be noticed in a variety of ways. A tremor in one hand is probably one of the most wellknown signs of the disease, but often there are many others. Slowness or stiffness with walking, decreased facial expressions, or softer voice are also common symptoms. It is a progressive disorder so often these symptoms start gradually and go unnoticed. Many times it takes having multiple symptoms for the doctor to piece it all together and diagnosed it as Parkinson’s.

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FROM THE CEO

Convenient Care, When Life Isn’t

With three little boys, medical care is something that my family continues to need, on a pretty consistent basis. We have, however, come to realize that it never happens at a convenient time.

“While we can’t always choose what time our family needs healthcare, at Unity Point Health Jones Regional Medical Center, we’re working really hard to give everyone convenient, cost effective options that are available when life doesn’t go as planned.”

ERIC BRIESEMEISTER CEO, JRMC

Just once we’d like them to get sick promptly at 7:30 a.m. so we can call their primary care provider and get them seen that day. Instead, it’s usually 7:00 p.m. or later when we are all tucked in for the evening and we stress “do we take them to the Emergency Room, drive 25 minutes to an urgent care, or wait until morning?”

Well, we usually err on the side of caution and go to the Emergency Room –and usually find out we could have waited until morning and saved about $300 in the process.

Since I know we’re not alone in this challenge, I’m excited to let you know about new options so you can find the right level of care, at the right place, the right time, and at the right cost.

The first option UnityPoint Health developed is Virtual Care. Virtual Care gives you 24/7 access to a UnityPoint Health provider for the minor illnesses that crop up, such as rashes, colds, flu, and ear infections for $49 (depending on your insurance) which is certainly much less than what you’d pay for an emergency room visit. To access UnityPoint Health Virtual care, all you need is a telephone or a computer.

The second option is Urgent Care. Starting November 30th in Anamosa, Urgent Care will be open evenings from 5 to 8 p.m. and from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekends. The urgent care providers can treat minor illnesses like colds, flu, sunburn, sprains, strains, and lacerations that require prompt attention when your primary care doctor is not available. The cost is similar to your normal doctors’ office visit and is much less than a visit to the emergency room.

The third option is the Emergency Room which is open 24/7 and is staffed by boardcertified emergency room physicians for lifethreatening illnesses and injuries.

So, the next time one of your family members gets sick or has an injury at the most inconvenient time, remember there are many options available at Jones Regional Medical Center, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Yours in health,

PS—For help in choosing what healthcare option is best for you, we’ve created a list you’ll find to the right of this page, “Where do I go for care.”

Anamosa Urgent Care which opens Monday, November 30th will be located in the new Center for Specialty Medicine addition at Jones Regional Medical Center. Urgent Care hours are: Monday through Friday: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Where do I go for care?

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Both Denny and Dan agree that the symptoms associated with Parkinson’s can be extremely frustrating. The simple things they used to be able to do easily now present a challenge: picking things up, getting dressed, putting on a coat, getting out of bed or turning over in bed, getting out of a low chair, getting out of the car and even handwriting.

The Parkinson’s Support and Exercise Group started in the spring of 2015. Wagner indicated that the support group was started after a discussion with our therapy department on potential community needs. Many therapists felt like previous patients with Parkinson’s would benefit from a resource for information on the disease and possibly having a regular exercise class. We started with a monthly support group meeting with different guest speakers, medical providers, and group discussions. Along with medications, research has shown exercise to be effective treatment as well so we were eventually able to add the Delay the Disease exercise program that meets twice a week for 12 weeks.

Both Dan & Denny say that while daily things can be very difficult, they agree that the Parkinson’s support group has been a big part of dealing with it. It helps just knowing that there are people in the same boat that they are in. They learn from each other too. Denny learned that taking his medications throughout the day was more helpful than taking them all in the morning, he says, “I used to be very tired in the morning, since I’ve spread them out, I feel much better throughout the day.”

When asked what they would tell others with a Parkinson’s diagnosis, “Everyone is different, but there is life after Parkinson’s.

Exercise. Allow your family and friends to help support you and participate in programs like this support group. They all agree, “We are so happy to have this right here in our community.”

In addition to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic illnesses, your primary care provider provides routine health screenings and discusses lifestyle changes to prevent issues before they develop.

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Wagner agreed that many patients experience this frustration with basic tasks like walking, going up and down stairs, or getting out of bed which can be very difficult with Parkinson’s disease.

Physical therapists can work with these patients to build strength, improve flexibility, increase balance, and use assistive devices to improve their functional independence and decrease risk for falls.

Each person with Parkinson’s will have different symptoms and face different difficulties in their daily life. A physical therapist can help evaluate and determine what the specific needs are for that individual.

Primary Care Provider

Call today to schedule your next appointment.

Virtual Care Getting sick is never convenient, but getting care should be. Virtual Care offers another option for people to see a doctor by phone or secure online video — 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Register at unitypoint.org/virtualcare

Urgent Care When your primary care provider is not available, go to Urgent Care to treat nonlife-threatening conditions such as: minor cuts and illness, skin infection or rash, ear infection, sports injury sprains or strains.

Check wait times at unitypoint.org/ anamosa

Emergency Department Call 911 or come to the Jones Regional Medical Center emergency department for serious, life-threatening conditions such as: coughing or vomiting blood, chest pain, sudden blurred vision and seizures, difficulty breathing.

Check wait times at unitypoint.org/ anamosa My Primary Care Provider

Name:____________________ Ph:______________________

Urgent Care Hours: Mon - Fri: 5 - 8 p.m. and Sat & Sun: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Emergency ................................................................................911 Jones Regional Emergency Dept..............(319) 462-6131 Virtual Care..............................unitypoint.org/virtualcare Online medical records.............chart.myunitypoint.org

Help Paula Allison, Jill Darrow, and Cara Milder-Forbes of the Radiology Department at JRMC show off their pink 3D glasses.

One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime, who will it be that you know?

We all know that early detection is key in fighting breast cancer.

Our mission at JRMC is to provide the best care possible for our patients.

The addition of a 3D mammography machine will offer earlier detection, less anxiety and reduced medical costs to our patients and their families.

Launched by the JRMC Radiology staff in 2013, the think. pink. campaign has generated nearly $15,000. The loss of one of the staff member’s 31 year old sister to breast cancer was the motivation behind the campaign.

Anamosa and Monticello football players kicked off the think. pink. campaign at the Great Jones County Fair 5 Day Marathon this summer!

The department coordinates multiple events to raise awareness and funds including: • PINK OUT football games • Pink in the Park 4k Walk • JRMC staff penny wars • Rachel Dales pumpkin decorating contest • think. pink. tee shirt sales Thank you for your ongoing support in our think. pink. mission and in reaching our goal of the addition of a 3D mammography machine. think. pink. with JRMC and save lives!

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In recognition for all of their achievements with Breast Cancer Awareness during the month of October, Ted Townsend, CEO of UnityPoint Health Cedar Rapids, awarded the Spirit Cup to the Jones Regional Medical Center Radiology Staff last February.

Us Fight Breast Cancer Top 3 Benefits of 3D mammography 1

Early Detection: 3D mammography can make a tumor easier to see. Several images of the breast are taken from multiple angles and can be analyzed one by one. This offers a cutting-edge look through and around breast tissue, which aids in early detection.

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Less Anxiety: 3D mammography can help reduce false alarms. The improved accuracy in diagnosing abnormalities offered by a 3D view of the breast may decrease the number of callbacks to women for additional imaging and biopsies.

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Reduced Medical Costs: Improved accuracy results in a decrease in false positives, which lessens the number of tests required, reducing medical costs.

Many creative entries were delivered to JRMC for the “May the Pink Be with You” themed Rachel Dales pumpkin decorating contest.

Thank you for considering

a gift to help fight breast cancer in the Jones County Area. Our goal is to obtain a 3D mammography machine. All gifts of $1,000 and over will be recognized on a pink donor wall inside the hospital.

The donor wall will feature giving levels at: $1,000 $5,000 $10,000 $15,000 $25,000

$50,000 $75,000 $100,000 $150,000 $250,000

The cost of a 3D mammography machine is approximately $400,000.

Will you please give to help us reach our goal?

 Name: ___________________________________________________________ Address: __________________________________________________________ City/State/Zip: _____________________________________________________ Phone: ___________________ Email Address:____________________________

Enclosed is a Gift

Enclosed please find a gift of $_________to Jones Regional Medical Center Foundation.

Please apply my gift towards:

I wish to give through:

3D mammography machine

Expansion

Other_______________________

Credit Card (See reverse side)

How would you like your name(s) listed for gift recognition: (ie: Mr. & Mrs. John Smith) _________________________________ My/our gift is:

in honor of

in memory of ________________________________________________________

Gifts Made to Jones Regional Medical Center Foundation Patricia Akers In Memory of Marilyn Jeffery Anamosa Music Boosters 3D mammography machine Larry Janet S. Andreesen In Memory of John Sissel Anonymous David & Connie Arduser In Memory of Marge Howie Tracy Arnold Dr. John & Rosemary Bailey Art Auction Proceeds Charlie & Pat Becker In Honor of Dr. Michael Weston, Dr. Angela Schwendinger, Dr. Jenny Butler & Dr. Michael Riley; Think Pink Gwendolyn J. Becker In Honor of the Physical Therapy Department Linda M. Bickford Hank & Karen Biere In Memory of Brady Reynolds & Leonard Joslin Kimberly Boyd In Memory of Garret Moenk Mr. & Mrs. David Butterworth In Memory of Leo Peterson, Don Heggen, Joe Dunn, Pete Eichhorn, Sharon Mortvedt, Matt Allen, Bonnie Conwell, Jean Feuss, Norman Ahrendsen, Ryan Wiese, Denise Hanna-Bennett, Hilda Goldsmith, Keith Russell, Leona Soper & Daryl Wherry Keith Christensen In Memory of Leo Peterson Carol Cress Dr. Brian & Jill Darrow Kevin & Karla Decker

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Frank & Joyce Deutmeyer In Memory of Margaret Patnode Julie Fall In Memory of Garret Moenk & Beulah Folken Maldean Finn In Memory of Marie Petersen Sheila R. Frink Bob & Charlene George In Memory of Pam Himebaugh Connie Gerhold Theresa Gibbs E. Glenn In Memory of Leo Peterson Marcella Green In Memory of John R. Green Bill & Cammie Greif Cathy Groth Dave & Bev Hannon In Memory of Leo Peterson Betty & Vernon Happel In Memory of Marilyn Jeffery Jody Hartman Madlyne J. Hartwig In Memory of Rosemary Specht Jon & Cecilia Hatcher In Memory of John Sissel Mary Ann Hindman Teresa Holub In Memory of Leo Peterson Mike & Cheryl Howie In Memory of Marge & Ken Howie Velma Huebner In Memory of Leo Peterson Andrea Hunter

Reynolds A. Jensen & Dorothy Downing Jensen Randy and Sheri Jones In Memory of Richard Ahrendsen from Brad & Julie Flory Family, Terry & Jolene Crane Family and Randy & Sheri Jones Family James & Jeanne Juehring In Memory of Marilyn Jeffery Leo & Della Peterson Janice Koppenhaver In Memory of Marie Petersen Joe & McKenzie Kruchten Glen & Jennifer Kuntz In Memory of Leo Peterson & Ron Davis Geraldine F. Levsen In Memory of Keith Russell, Betty Smith & Richard Ahrendsen Miss Laurel Lewis In Memory of Marilyn Jeffery Paul & Verna Lewison In Memory of Leonard Joslin Ralph Meewes In Memory of Margaret Patnode Shane Forbes & Cara Milder Forbes Think Pink Donald & Janet Monk In Memory of Garret Moenk, Pennies From Heaven Monticello Sports Think Pink Cindy & Warren Nebergall In Memory of Margaret Patnode & Richard Ahrendsen for Diabetic Education Ophelian Club

Donations through October 31, 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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Return to: 1795 Highway 64 East | Anamosa, IA 52205 Or call (319) 481-6118 or email sheila.tjaden@unitypoint.org

FROM THE AUXILIARY PRESIDENT GIFTS CONTINUED Greetings from the JRMC Auxiliary. I hope that you had a wonderful summer filled with many happy memories. Now that it is fall, we are back to our regular scheduled meetings on the MARY JO HAMRE second Wednesday of each month. I would like to encourage you AUXILIARY PRESIDENT to attend these meetings to find out about our ongoing projects and events.

We know that we have many terrific auxiliary members, but sometimes we don’t utilize their talents, because we don’t always get around to contacting them to help with our projects. I have often heard from some members that they would have been happy to help with an activity, but no one called them to ask.

I’m happy to tell you about our new updated membership card which will be mailed out to all Auxiliary members in January..

1) Please notice that your membership fees are still at $5 per year or $100 for a lifetime membership.

2) You can still choose to be an “inactive” contributor that helps us to fund our projects. Or you can choose to be an “active” member that contributes with your money and your time.

3) We are also asking for an email address this year to make it quicker to contact our members with new information.

“How can I help?” This is a new section for the membership card. We

hope it will help us to involve more of our “active” members by matching our members’ talents to the specific projects they’d enjoy working on. When you get your new card, please take the time to check one or all of the activities you’d like to participate in with our auxiliary.

Speaking of activities... we just completed our Books Are Fun fundraiser. Thank you to our members that helped with that event. It was a great success.

Lastly for 2015, we will be holding our Masquerade Jewelry Sales at the hospital on December 2nd. It is always a good opportunity to find a little something for yourself and/or to get some wonderful presents for your friends and family.

Another terrific gift idea is to purchase the beautiful Notecards of Jones County that the auxiliary has for sale in the hospital’s lobby and at our various events. They work so well for all kinds of occasions.

We have another exciting year ahead of us. I’m definitely looking forward to working with many of you on our various projects to do our part in helping make JRMC the best it can be.

Thank you for your continued support.

Alan & Carolyn Paulson In Memory of Mary Lee Frasher from Louie & Beulah Folken Judy & Gary Petersen Naomilee & Robert D. Petersen In Memory of Leo Peterson, Margaret Patnode, Norman Ahrendsen & Richard Ahrendsen for Diabetic Education Dorothy & Bing Postel David M. Remley & Betsy Remley In Memory of Laura Mae Conrad Johnston Alan & Beverly Rohwedder In Memory of Leo Peterson, Sharon Mortvedt & Matt Allen Martha Rowland In Memory of Marge Snyder Steven E. Schlarmann In Memory of Ambrose & Henrietta Schlarmann Diane Seeley Mr. & Mrs. Seward Smith Parkinson’s Support Group Keith Somerville 3D Mammography Machine, Pumpkin Contest Bryan & Amy Speed SS Peter & Paul Lutheran Church Neil & Elaine Stigen In Memory of Margaret Patnode Sheila & Jim Tjaden In Honor of Monticello Panther #67 Andy Tjaden, Think Pink George & Bonnie Tobiason In Honor of John & Jan Andreesen’s 60th wedding anniversary & In Honor of Glen & Janice Rickels 60th wedding anniversary Randy & Debra Toenjes In Memory of Ryan Wiese Abram Tubbs & Nicole Claussen 3D mammography machine Larry Urton In Memory of Leo Peterson Irene Vonmuenster In Honor of the Parkinson’s Physical Therapy Allison VonSprecken Think Pink Dan & Carol Vorhies In Honor of Allison in Physical Therapy Peggy Ward Mark & Diane Welter In Memory of John Green Mr. & Mrs. David Westphal In Memory of Leo Peterson Carol Wilson Penny Woodard

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Legacy Society

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 8 The Pulse | Issue 1, 2015 to our customers.

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.

Cash

Retirement Plan Assets

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.

Appreciated Property / Stock

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.

Memorial Gifts

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

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.

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:

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.

Please contact the JRMC Foundation office at 319-481-6118 or 319-481-6326 for more information. Always consult your tax professional for your specific tax benefits.

The Pulse; Volume 16, Issue 2 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