Elkhart General Hospital Foundation Appeal 2015

Hands Open &Hearts I N S P I R I N G A N E W L E V E L O F H E A LT H A N D W E L L - B E I N G Fall 2015

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“ O ne secret of abundant living is the art of giving.

The paradox of life is that the more you give, the more you have.”

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— Arthur J. Decio, Chairman, Elkhart General Hospital Foundation

Foundation Board oF directors Arthur J. Decio Chairman

Jeffery Wells Vice Chairman

Richard Treckelo Secretary

Jonathan W. Housand, Jr. Treasurer

Kay Ball

Executive Director

Renee Keck (Ex Officio) Assistant Treasurer E. Larry Knight, M.D. Diane K. Krill Gregory S. Losasso Frank Martin Robert Meyers Tom Shoff

Former Board m emBers Jon Armstrong Glenn Banks *A. L. Bias Melvin Cohn *Thomas Dusthimer Thomas Ertel

Our world moves fast. With innovations, technologies and new paradigms of service being born every day, the health care industry is transforming rapidly. To remain at the forefront of medicine, Elkhart General Hospital depends on individual and corporate donations, creating an indispensable resource for you and every resident right in our backyard.

Elkhart General continues to enhance the quality of care in our community. In fact, your hospital was recently named the 4th best in the state by U.S. News and World Report. Additionally, Elkhart General recently received several certifications in cardiology and oncology: • Chest Pain Center with Percutaneous Cardiac Intervention (Cardiac Catheterization) (accredited by the Society for Cardiovascular Patient Care) • Heart Failure (certified by the Healthcare Colloquium) • Lung Cancer Screening Center (certified by the American College of Radiology) As a part of Elkhart General’s continued commitment to worldclass care, a 165,000-square-foot Surgery Expansion Project is nearly complete. New, state-of-the-art operating rooms and private patient rooms will benefit you and your family for decades to come. This new pavilion will open in early 2016.

Elkhart General Hospital Foundation, an independent 501(c)3, takes great pride in honoring the longstanding legacy of Elkhart General. We support new, innovative ways to raise the bar on

patient care. Over the past six years, through the generous gifts from you, we raised nearly $3 million invested directly back into the hospital. Your contributions allow Elkhart General, an affiliate of Beacon Health System, to offer programs and services that oftentimes are not covered by medical insurance or patient payments but are critical to fulfilling Elkhart General’s commitment to providing world-class health care.

On behalf of the Elkhart General Hospital Foundation Board of Directors, please accept our gratitude for your continued and increasing investment in our community through Elkhart General.

In doing so, you will honor those who came before you and pave the way for those who will follow.

With deepest respect,

Arthur J. Decio, Chairman

Kay Evans Ball, Executive Director

P.S. Want to learn more about how you can leave your legacy through naming opportunities in the historic surgery and patient room expansion? Please visit our website at EGH.org/Foundation or contact our office at 574.524.7458.

*James McNamee *deceased

P.O. Box 1329 | Elkhart, IN 46515-1329 | 574.524.7458 | EGH.org/Foundation

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Landscaping with Love Nestled in a gardenfilled courtyard at Elkhart General Hospital, the Celebration of Life Pathway welcomes all for a moment of quiet respite.

Engraved pavers create a visual tapestry of fond memories, grateful notes and special messages.

These tributes made Amy Wardlow, R.N., MSN, MBA through the Elkhart General Hospital Foundation touch countless lives in our community, including members of our very own Elkhart General family.

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Amy Wardlow, R.N., MSN, MBA, Director of Cardiovascular Recovery, Cardiovascular Operating Room and Cardiac Catheterization Lab, recently received a paver in memory of her parents, Donald and Patricia Edwards. Knowing the special bond Amy had with her parents,

team members from the Cardiovascular Recovery (CVR) and Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) departments gathered the donation for the paver.

“Amy is a very compassionate and caring individual,” Diana Vogeler, CVOR Supervisor, said. “She is not only our manager, but also a friend. CVOR and CVR are a very close-knit group. We are more like family than coworkers. We always support each others’ celebrations and hardships in life.”

Liz Cover, CVR Supervisor, has worked with Amy for 20 years and, like Diana, considers herself blessed to have her as a friend, too.

“She is by far the most compassionate person when it comes to helping her staff and was as great of a daughter as well,” said Liz. For Amy, her team members’ gesture holds special meaning on many levels.

“I was very appreciative of the staff thinking of some way to honor my parents and supporting the Elkhart General Hospital Foundation,” Amy said. “The staff had already been a great support system for me during

PAVERS CAN BE ENGRAVED TO CELEBRATE ALL OF THESE LIFE EVENTS OR ANY OTHER OF YOUR CHOICE: the last several years after the death of my father and during the continued care of my mother with Alzheimer’s.”

“I am grateful they used this money for something that will last here, where I work and where my children and grandchildren were born,” Amy explained.

A Lasting Gift and Legacy The Celebration of Life Pathway recently reopened as exterior construction was

completed on the new Surgery Pavilion.

Donations are now being accepted for additional engraved pavers to extend the pathway. Your tax-deductible gift is an opportunity to commemorate an important life event and, at the same time, provide financial support for Elkhart General Hospital. For more information, visit EGH.org/Pathway or call 574.524.7458.

• The birth of a child, grandchild, niece or nephew • Birthdays, anniversaries, graduations or retirements • Tributes in honor of nurses, doctors and others who have provided quality, compassionate care • Memorials to celebrate the life of a deceased friend or loved one 5

Shining a Light on Excellence In February 2014, the Foundation hosted a fundraising event to benefit Elkhart General’s Center for Cardiac Care.

Individual and corporate donations from “Have a Heart” have provided leading-edge technology and services. This summer, state-of-the-art surgical LED lighting was installed in the hospital’s three cardiovascular operating rooms.

Having this latest technology at their fingertips, surgeons such as Beacon Medical Group Cardiothoracic Surgeon Walter Halloran, M.D., FACS, can focus on doing what they do best — saving lives.

“Thanks to the Elkhart General Hospital Foundation funds, the new LED lights provide brightness without heat or glare,” Dr. Halloran said. “They are adjustable and easy to move — all of these things increase our surgical team’s efficiency and effectiveness, which directly benefits our heart patients.”

Turning Up the Power Amy Wardlow, R.N., MSN, MBA, Director of Cardiovascular Recovery, Cardiovascular Operating Room and Cardiac Catheterization Lab, said the upgrade to the new Trumpf TruLight 5000 LED lights allows for better visualization of the surgical site. Ergonomic and easy to use, Amy said the light produced is less harsh and reduces eyestrain.

“The surgeons and staff really appreciate the new technology,” Amy said. “The high quality of the light allows for greater comfort to the team during long surgeries.”

The TruLight 5000 lights are the same lights that will be installed in the operating rooms in the new Surgery Center expansion at Elkhart General Hospital. (left to right) Courtney Simpkins, R.N., Diana Vogeler, R.N., Walter Halloran, M.D., Tresa Plotkin, R.N.

JUST HOW BRIGHT ARE OPERATING ROOM LIGHTS? The new TruLight 5000 lights in the cardiovascular surgery suites at Elkhart General emit an illumination level of 160,000 lux (a measure of light intensity). By comparison, the brightest outdoor sunlight registers at about 120,000 lux.

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CELEBRATING 15 YEARS OF DISTINCTION Since opening in 2000, the Elkhart General Hospital Center for Cardiac Care has been recognized No. 1 in the state for cardiac surgery, listed in the top 10 in the state for cardiology services, and designated as five-star rated for valve replacement and treatment of heart failure by Healthgrades.

Within the last year Elkhart General has proven its continued pledge to serve the community by adding an accredited heart failure clinic, a valve clinic and accreditation as a Chest Pain Center with PCI.

Vital Connections

ED Liaison Program Benefits Patients, Families, Staff and Students Trips to the Emergency Department — either as a patient or a loved one of a patient — are experiences that most people will likely never forget.

As patients receive care for their injuries or illness, a kind word, a hand to hold or a timely update help to ease patients’ and families’ minds. The Elkhart General Hospital Foundation helps foster these healing moments by providing stipends for the Emergency Department Liaison Program.

The liaisons, who are college students enrolled in health or social programs, interact with patients and their families as well as the Emergency Department physicians and staff. The students keep family members informed about the progress and treatment of their loved one. For the student liaisons, the hands-on experience of working in the Emergency Department is invaluable.

“Being able to make a family’s wait more comfortable, or even just the ability to feel more in the loop, was a major part of my summer,” said student Michael Wain. “Being a premed student, the chance to be in the hospital so close

to all of these things was truly priceless. The staff’s kindness and warmth was clearly reflected in the moods of their patients and their coworkers, which helped me to better help patients and families.”

For student Tina Nuet, the experience solidified her decision to pursue a medical focus for her social work degree.

“The liaison position not only had a positive impact on the patients and their families, it did so on myself as well,” said Tina. “I saw many different types of trauma during this time, and as my field of interest is social work, I was particularly interested in the psych cases, suicidal ideations, and possible abuse patients.”

Under the direction of the Emergency Department staff, the liaisons enhance the quality of care for both the patient and family by alleviating some of their stress. Emergency Department staff also benefit by having this important communication responsibility handled by the students, thus allowing them to better focus on direct patient care.

Tina Nuet Indiana University South Bend

Michael Wain Indiana University

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Matters of the Heart

More Elkhart General nurses receive advanced training for heart monitoring Elkhart General Hospital provides heart monitoring — also called heart telemetry — for the majority of its hospitalized patients.

Patients with acute heart problems or heart problems that may complicate their stay are placed in critical care, intermediate care or on the progressive care unit. On these units the nurses receive advanced education on how to care for these patients, including special education on heart rhythm interpretation, specialized assessment and treatment of those abnormal rhythms. In addition, all of our patients are monitored through a centralized monitoring or telemetry room.

This room is staffed with specially trained technicians who alert a patient’s nurse if the patient has a troubling rhythm or a significant change in heart rate or rhythm.

This spring, thanks to direct support from the Elkhart General Hospital Foundation the Nursing Department at Elkhart General Hospital was able to expand the advanced cardiac rhythm interpretation education 8

Susan Pierce, R.N., BSN

(Basic Dysrhythmia course) to the nearly 300 nurses caring for our general medical, surgical, oncology and total joint patients.

To better understand how this important training benefits our patients, read the example below from Susan Pierce, one of our exceptional nurses on the Post-Surgical Care Unit: The Basic Dysrhythmia class really helped me to know what to do in a particular situation. I received a post-operative patient who had chronic atrial fibrillation or AFib [AFib is a serious heart rhythm abnormality where the top part of the heart beats out of sync with the bottom part of the heart]. This person’s heart rate was 120 to 148 beats per minute. The nurse from the recovery room stated the physician was aware that the patient was in chronic AFib with an average heart rate of about 72 beats per minute. Our charge nurse and I decided to put the patient on telemetry and found that the patient was in rapid AFib. Because of the education I

received in the class, I knew rapid AFib was not acceptable, so I notified the surgeon. The surgeon came to see the patient; the patient reported not feeling well. The surgeon talked with the patient’s cardiologist, who ordered a specific medication to reduce the patient’s heart rate to the previous normal level. In our hospital, this drug can only be administered by specially trained nurses in one of our critical care areas. My education kicked in and I made sure the patient was taken immediately to the appropriate unit to receive this care! I felt good about what I was able to do with my new knowledge in taking the actions necessary in these situations.

Bri Poorman, another exceptional nurse and nurse educator for our Post-Surgical Care Unit, also shared how this new knowledge has benefited her nursing practice:

The week after I completed my Basic Dysrhythmia classes, I received a call from a Cardiac Technician (the specially trained technicians in our central monitoring station) who was concerned with my patient. She stated my patient had experienced premature ventricular contractions, or PVCs. [PVCs are extra, abnormal beats that originate in just the heart’s ventricles, the bottom part of the heart. This can sometimes happen when certain electrolytes such as magnesium are out of balance in the body.]

Just prior to receiving this call, I was looking up and reviewing my patient’s morning labs and noticed a low magnesium

level. The physician had already completed morning rounds and had ordered an infusion of magnesium. Therefore, when I was on the phone with the Cardiac Tech, I felt confident in responding with, “Yes, my patient’s magnesium is low, and I am just administering the magnesium for replacement as we speak.” I was able to see the full picture and completely understand what was going on with my patient, as well as understand the Cardiac Tech’s concern.

I felt very empowered and thankful to have had those Basic Dysrhythmia classes.

Because of the generosity of the Elkhart General Hospital Foundation, Elkhart General has provided advanced training to empower our nurses to seek knowledge-based, appropriate interventions for the patients whom we serve in our community.

“I was able to see the full picture and completely understand what was going on with my patient…”

Bri Poorman, R.N., BSN

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Striving for More Financial Aid Helps Nurse Help Others After coming to America from Kenya, Africa, nine years ago, critical care nurse John Maru, R.N., now finds himself on the verge of achieving an important personal goal – graduating from Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne with a bachelor of science degree in nursing (BSN) in May 2016. With the help of scholarships through the Elkhart General Hospital Foundation,

John is honing his knowledge and skills to best serve patients in our community.

John’s Journey Although he originally set out to use his associate’s degrees in business and finance from Southwest Minnesota State University, John discovered the work wasn’t personally satisfying. He took a second job working in home health care and found his niche.

“My dad was the biggest influence when I was young — I used to watch and help him take care of my greatgrandmother,” John explained. “He assisted her with the activities of daily living since we do not have nursing homes in my village and we have to take care of our own family.”

John Maru, R.N., and Bridget Garcia, R.N., BSN, Critical Care Unit Charge Nurse 10

Finding that he enjoyed the medical field, John went on to receive a certified nursing assistant license and took a job in a nursing home.

Still wanting to achieve more, he moved to Goshen, Indiana, to attend nursing school at IVY Tech. He also joined the Elkhart General Hospital team in 2011 as a nursing assistant on the Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit.

“I had to work full-time while going to school full-time because that was the only way I could support myself and pay for school,” says John.

“When I applied for and got the Elkhart General Hospital Foundation scholarship, it was a huge relief because I was able to cut down the hours I worked and focus more on school.”

In summer 2014, John worked on the Critical Care Unit through the student nurse assistant program and truly found his place in health care. After graduating with an associate’s degree in nursing in May 2015, he accepted a position on the unit as a registered nurse. As he now nears completion of his RN-BSN degree, again assisted by a scholarship from the Foundation, John reflects on what nursing means to him:

MAKING THE CONNECTION – NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS The Foundation supports Elkhart General Hospital nurses — like John — in achieving their bachelor of science degree in nursing (BSN).

Recent studies show that hospitals with more BSN-educated nurses have a decrease in patient readmissions as well as shorter lengths of stays.

John’s manager, Leigh Poeppelman R.N., MSN, CCRN, Director of Critical Care and IVT, sees a very bright future for him.

“He is so compassionate with his patients and truly puts them at the center,” says Leigh. “Increased education will enhance his confidence and his hunger for knowledge. John will go far.”

“I always have a smile every time I come in to work because it makes me happy,” says John.

“I enjoy what I do on a daily basis, especially bedside patient care and when a patient is satisfied with the care that I provide. The best part of my day is when the patient and their family are appreciative of what I do and also when I see really sick patients get better.”

John Maru, R.N.

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Diabetes 101

Class Leads to Positive Life Changes for Elkhart Man A diagnosis of type 2 diabetes can feel overwhelming for many individuals.

At first, Tom Pola, 56, of Elkhart, thought he could learn all he needed to know about diabetes from Internet searches or cookbooks loaned by friends. Fortunately, at the advice of his doctor, Tom attended the sixweek Elkhart General Hospital Diabetes Education Program last spring.

“I thought I would attend only one class, because of the expense,” Tom wrote in a note to diabetes educator Carol Peters, R.N., BSN. “The first class taught me how much I didn’t know about diabetes, so I continued with them all — one of the best decisions I have made in a long time.”

A scholarship through the Elkhart General Hospital Foundation provided Tom with the financial support he needed for the program.

Over the course of the classes, Tom said he learned the tools needed to effectively manage diabetes. He watches what he eats and exercises every day, something he’d never done before. So far, Tom’s results have been outstanding: He’s lost a total of 54 pounds, takes no medications and his blood pressure is down.

“It’s been a journey,” Tom said. “It doesn’t happen overnight — it takes months.”

But taking those first steps made all the difference for Tom. “I truly believe that I will live longer and happier than if I had not continued the classes.”

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Tom Pola and Carol Peters, R.N., BSN

A PASSION FOR EDUCATION Each year, nearly 175 community members graduate from Elkhart General’s Diabetes Education Program.

For diabetes educator Carol Peters, R.N., BSN, the rewards of working with newly diagnosed individuals are many.

“I have seen clients come in very frustrated and frightened with their new diagnosis,” Carol explained.

“It is great to help them identify some of their personal barriers and help them discover and choose strategies to overcome those barriers, and to help them understand that they CAN manage their diabetes and live healthier lives!

Donors Honored for Transformative Gifts The Elkhart General Hospital Foundation is pleased to announce recognition for donors in a new way.

In spring 2016, we will dedicate our Donor Wall. Donors who invest in the hospital’s future will be featured on a highly visible and permanent display.

“We believe it is important to say thank-you in a public and meaningful way to those who support our hospital and share in our commitment,” says Kay Ball, Executive Director, Elkhart General Hospital Foundation. “We want to express our gratitude for their far reaching and thoughtful investments.”

Patient Stories

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Coming Soon The New Future of World-Class Care

Excitement is growing as the Elkhart General Surgery Expansion Project nears completion. The $83 million, 165,000-square-foot project will transform the level of care thanks to more dedicated surgical space, greater medical capabilities, new technology and a more patient- and visitor-friendly environment. We will welcome our first patients in the new facility starting in January — watch for announcements about our open house and tours happening then, too.

As of late summer, the construction crew was completing floor, ceiling and wall finishes as well as mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems. Work continues on the connecting bridge, the enclosed walkway linking the new surgery floor and Obstetrics Unit with the Emergency Department, according to Mark Bralick, Director of Projects & Construction for Beacon Health System.

EXPANSION PROJECT

FAST FACTS 11 total operating rooms, including 1 hybrid OR 3 endoscopy procedure rooms 43 spacious, private rooms in the Post-Surgical Care Unit A helistop to speed the care of critically injured patients 14

New Tracking System Helps Families and Staff Along with the new spaces designed for patients, families, staff and physicians, a new way of tracking patients through their surgery experience will debut in the facility.

The Steris RealView and SAFE Visual Workflow Management System is multifaceted: It will help keep family members informed of their loved one’s progression from preoperative care through postoperative recovery; monitor the surgery schedule throughout the day in real time for surgeons and staff; and it will display important patient health information in the operating rooms for the entire surgical team to review.

“Patient updates can be sent via email or text message through the RealView System so loved ones from across the state — or even around the world — can stay in the know during the patient’s surgery,” said Pamela Goddard-Dunfee, R.N., MSA, CNOR, Executive Director of Surgical and Cardiovascular Services at Elkhart General Hospital.

EXPAND THE VISION OF WORLD-CLASS CARE FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY The Elkhart General Hospital Foundation is now accepting donations and pledges to benefit patients and families for decades to come. Donations will be visibly recognized on the Elkhart General Donor Wall and, as indicated, attached to a room or space carrying the donor’s name.

Investments in the project may be made by individuals, families or companies.

To learn more about gift options, please contact the Elkhart General Hospital Foundation at 574.524.7458. Visit EGH. org/NamedSpaces to view a current list of naming opportunities for the main hospital, renovated spaces and surgical expansion.

Private patient room

Surgery family waiting room

Surgery reception

Surgical suite

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Named Spaces

Building

Elkhart General Hospital has leaped beyond the boundaries of a small-town hospital, to a top-notch medical facility on the forefront of the health care industry.

With your help, we will continue to move forward and remain on the “cutting edge.”

Building West Wing Pavilion West Wing Pavilion West Wing Pavilion West Wing Pavilion West Wing Pavilion West Wing Pavilion West Wing Pavilion West Wing Pavilion West Wing Pavilion West Wing Pavilion West Wing Pavilion West Wing Pavilion West Wing Pavilion West Wing Pavilion Building Main Hospital Main Hospital Main Hospital Main Hospital Main Hospital

Under $10K 16

Structure Existing Existing Existing Existing Existing Renovated Existing Existing Existing Existing Existing Existing Existing Existing Structure Renovated Renovated Renovated Renovated Renovated

Available Remaining Location 1 1 Obstetrics Unit 2 2 Obstetrics Pod 1 1 Pediatric Unit 1 1 Women's Health/Breast Center 2 2 Obstetrics Operating Rooms 1 1 Bariatric/BMI Center 1 1 West Wing Pavilion Lobby 1 1 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit 1 0 Auditorium B 1 1 Large Conference Educational Room 12 12 Pediatric Patient Rooms 24 24 Obstetrics Patient Rooms 1 1 Obstetrics Post Anesthesia Care Unit 2 1 Educational/Support Rooms Available Remaining 1 1 30 30 1 1 1 1 1 1

$10K - 24,999

Location Telemetry Unit Private Patient Rooms Conference Room Family Waiting Room Consultation Room

$25K - 49,999

Donation 1,675,000 450,000 450,000 207,000 68,000 63,000 60,000 53,000 37,000 12,000 12,000 12,000 6,000 5,000 Donation $950,000 10,000 8,000 6,000 5,000

$50K - 99,999

St.

Av. Rem. Location

Surgery Expansion

New

1

1 Surgery Floor/unit

Surgery Expansion

New

1

1 Hybrid Operating Room (with imaging)

Donation 3,780,000 520,000

Surgery Expansion

New

2

2 Post Surgical Unit

450,000

Surgery Expansion

New

1

1 Total Joint Unit

450,000

Surgery Expansion

New

1

1 Central Sterile Dept.

400,000

Surgery Expansion

New

2

2 Connecting Bridges (ER with Surgery)

263,000

Surgery Expansion

New

1

1 Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

210,000

Surgery Expansion

New

1

1 Helistop

210,000

Surgery Expansion

New

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10 Operating Rooms

147,000 127,000

Surgery Expansion

New

1

1 Endoscopy Unit

Surgery Expansion

New

1

0 Surgery Family Waiting Room

80,000

Surgery Expansion

New

1

1 Café

53,000

Surgery Expansion

New

1

0 Gift Shop

36,000

Surgery Expansion

New

1

1 Rehabilitation/Gym

28,000

Surgery Expansion

New

2

2 Green Rooftop

26,000

3 Endoscopy Suite

20,000

Surgery Expansion

New

3

Surgery Expansion

New

43

12,000

39 Private Patient Rooms (Surgery/Total Joint)

Surgery Expansion

New

1

1 Physician and Staff Dining Room

10,000

Surgery Expansion

New

1

0 Pharmacy

10,000

Surgery Expansion

New

1

0 Physician Lounge

Surgery Expansion

New

1

1 Staff Lounge

7,000

Surgery Expansion

New

1

0 Surgery Conference Room

6,000

Surgery Expansion

New

7

Surgery Expansion

New

21

Surgery Expansion

New

5

$100K - 249,999

7,000

5 Family Waiting Room

6,000

21 Pre and Post Surgery Rooms/1 Bay 2 Surgery Consultation Rooms

$250K - 499,999

$500K+

6,000 5,000

Building for the Future our community’s strongest “As advocate for health and wellbeing, we are proud of our commitment to providing world-class healthcare to Elkhart County. The Surgery Expansion is the essential next step to keep us in the forefront of patient care.

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Save the Date Community Open House Saturday, January 9, 2016

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Answers to Your Important Questions What does Elkhart General do with my donation? When you’re ill, have an

injury or need a health care advocate, you depend on your community hospital to provide world-class care when you need it. Your donations help ensure that Elkhart General remains an innovative leader, bridging gaps in traditional financial reimbursements.

How does donating benefit my community? Every gift of every size helps. Your generous

gift provides a safety net for patients in financial need; nursing scholarships and clinical or medical education; community health programs; lifesaving technology; and medical research.

What is the Elkhart General Hospital Foundation? An independent

501(c)3 organization, the Foundation honors and protects the long-standing legacy of Elkhart General, investing in its outstanding services and programs.

How have donors invested in Elkhart General? The impact of the philanthropy at Elkhart General through the Elkhart General Hospital Foundation has been profound. Over the past six years, $3 million was invested directly back into the hospital and the Elkhart community.

• $930,412 Medical/Clinical Education and Training, Certification, Nursing Scholarships

MISSION STATEMENT The Elkhart General Hospital Foundation encourages and stewards philanthropic gifts from individuals, organizations, businesses and foundations. To promote the health and well-being of our community, the Foundation invests in outstanding programs and services of Elkhart General

• $891,262 A Safety Net for Patients in Financial Need

Hospital, an affiliate of

• $620,976 Community Health Programs and Services

Beacon Health System.

• $535,815 Lifesaving Technology and Medical Research

How can I find out more about Elkhart General and the Foundation? Please visit EGH.org/Foundation to learn more about the Foundation’s mission, investments and donors. Contact Kay Ball, Executive Director of Elkhart General Hospital Foundation, at kball@beaconhealthsystem.org or 574.524.7658 for answers to your questions.

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“ It takes each of us to make a difference for all of us.”

— Jackie Mutcheson

P.O. Box 1329 | Elkhart, IN 46515-1329 | 574.524.7458 | EGH.org/Foundation