thePulseISSUE ONE 2019

Jones RegionalMedical Center

Endowment aims to support continuing educationMonticello resident, Roman Welter and his wife Rosemary, a recent patient at UnityPoint Health – Jones Regional Medical Center (JRMC), are giving back to the hospital and encouraging other community members to join them.

Inspired by the care his wife received, Roman had the idea to establish an endowment fund dedicated to JRMC staff education and development with an initial gift of $50,000 in an IRA Rollover to the JRMC Foundation.

Endowment funds have dual goals: to grow the principal and to generate income. The JRMC staff endowment fund will hold the principal in perpetuity and use the earnings each year to fund staff education needs. The initial goal is to reach $100,000, with an ultimate goal of $500,000 by December 2020.

While modern facilities and technology are necessary, the people providing care are at the heart of quality healthcare delivery in the community. Health care providers and team members at JRMC care for community members over 13,000 times each month, an average of over 425 visits a day and employ over 300 health care professionals.

“The Welters would like the community to join them in giving to this important fund to ensure Jones Regional team members always have access to the education and training needed to provide high quality care for our community,” said Sheila Tjaden, JRMC Community Development director. “They would like to see other individuals join them and consider a gift to help this education endowment grow.”

Gifts may be sent to the JRMC Foundation Office, 1795 Hwy 64 East, Anamosa, IA 52205 or at bit.ly/JRMCWaystoGive. Questions may be directed to (319) 481-6118.

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Roman and Rosemary Welter

What’s Inside2 Paying It Forward

A big THANK YOU to all our wonderful volunteers!

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Community Giving

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Guardian Angel

Donation benefits physical therapy patients

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FROM THE CEO Paying It ForwardVolunteering and giving to help or to improve lives dissolves differences based on race, political parties or belief systems and focuses us on doing the right thing. And doing the right thing is what we try to do every day in healthcare. So, when members of our team, community or organization are in need, we answer the call.

When the tornado hit Marshalltown, the JRMC team stepped up and gave $5,000 to our colleagues at UnityPoint Health – Marshalltown – people in a different town, doing what we do, but faced with their own disaster.

Our local food pantries reached out and let us know their shelves were close to empty. Not only did our team step up, we made it fun and collected over one ton of food to help our community, friends and neighbors who were in need.

Our team members also give to help our own patients, families, and staff. This year for the first time, we helped develop an employee giving campaign called iCare, where we provided the opportunity for staff and volunteers to give back to Jones Regional. Over 100 team members participated, and raised over $15,000.

In many ways, however, we are just mimicking the generosity displayed by so many of you, our donors and volunteers. The support Jones Regional has received over the years has been and continues to be amazing. So thank you for the example you set. We hope, in some small way, our giving pays it forward for all the blessings you have given to us.

Wishing you a blessed new year.

Yours in Health,

Eric Briesemeister, CEO

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A big THANK YOU to all our wonderful volunteers! We not only have a great time at our bi-monthly prayer shawl meeting, it also serves a great need for our patients and families. Prayer shawls are given to those who need a little extra comfort. Thank you to all who donate yarn and your time to provide these wonderful gifts.

Our volunteers are a vital part of our organization. From stocking our Emergency Department, to making sure our patients get to the right place, the smiling faces you see in the blue vests around the hospital help keep the hospital and clinics running smoothly.

It’s not all work and no play! Each month, we gather for a delicious brunch, enjoy fellowship, laughs, reconnect with old friends and make new ones while learning about what is going on at JRMC and in our community.

There are many ways to volunteer, including becoming a volunteer chaplain. They help provide comfort, peace or a listening ear and are a true blessing to both our staff and patients at JRMC.

Joy Kern

Marilyn Holcomb, Jan Rion, Ken Rion, Rosie Austin and Bonnie Mull

Painting Rocks Brunch

Volunteer chaplains Paul Wood and Bob Brus

Eric Briesemeister, CEO

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Supporting Students

JRMC Auxiliary’s Annual No Bake, Bake Sale supports education and health care throughout our community. We do this by sponsoring high school students studying a health care related field and JRMC staff members who are furthering their education with a $500 scholarship. We hope these grants highlight the importance of quality health care offered to the communities served by Jones Regional Medical Center. Congratulations to all our wonderful recipients. We wish them much success as they begin or continue their medical studies.

Madison Bohlken

Madison Bohlken, a graduate of Anamosa High School is attending Kirkwood Community College to obtain her Associate of Science degree. She is the daughter of Bill & Pam Bohlken.

Paige Holub

Paige Holub, a graduate of Monticello High School is attending the University of Northern Iowa and majoring in Business / Healthcare Administration. She is the daughter of Larry and Renee Holub.

Meredith Melchert

Meredith Melchert, a graduate of Monticello High School is attending the University of Iowa and majoring in Nursing. She is the daughter of Dave & Mary Melchert.

Auxiliary members with the recipients of the Auxiliary Staff Scholarships, Amanda Muhs and Allison Niedermann.

Community GivingThe second annual JRMC Fun Run/Walk through Camp Courageous was held on June 9, 2018. Over 70 participants, including JRMC employees and family members, enjoyed a 1.25-mile walk/run while venturing through Camp Courageous’ nature center, bowling alley, golf course and animal barn. JRMC team members were also able to earn 400 Wellness points for participating in this event.

As a thank you, donations were made to Camp Courageous by participants.

Allison Niedermann, Wellness Committee Chair/Rehab Therapy Director said, “We really enjoy hosting our JRMC Fun Run/Walk at Camp Courageous as a way to support our local communities. Camp Courageous offers so many opportunities for the families we see at our hospital, so this is a great way to support them and see what different activities they have to offer their campers.”

Participants enjoying the second annual JRMC Fun Run/Walk

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Donation benefits physical therapy patientsThe JRMC physical therapy staff looks for ways to track progress with their patients to determine if they have met their established goals or if additional therapy is warranted. The Karl Kurt family donated the Y Balance Test to JRMC. It’s a tool, which allows us to track strength and balance progression with athletes and pediatric patients that generally have higher levels of balance compared to our

geriatric patients.

"Our patients and staff members benefit daily from the parallel bar ramps donated by his family,” says Staci Whitson, JRMC Physical Therapist. “Prior to this donation, there was a one inch height difference between the gym floor and the floor of the parallel bars. Now we can roll patients right up an incline making the bars more accessible. Since they donated two ramps, we can now access the parallel bars from either end. This makes treatments more efficient and allows patients to enjoy the view out our front windows while completing their therapy. Thank you to the Kurt family. We think of Karl every day when we use the ramps."

Y Balance Test donated by the Kurt family

Donation helps with team member trainingWhen you give to the General Fund, your gift benefits the area of greatest need at JRMC.

One item recently purchased with these funds was a simulator to offer enhanced training for Nursing and Emergency Medical Staff.

The simulator assists our nursing and EMS staff in our Advanced Cardiac Life Support classes and has other educational uses for competency testing which provides the most up-to-date education and training. A simulator is hooked up to a defibrillator and allows staff to visualize what a normal heart rhythm looks like. It also allows staff to visualize and identify irregular heart rhythms and how they should react if this would happen to one of their patients.

Guardian Angel Former patient, Jeanette Muller recognized Dr. Katherine Meyers with a Guardian Angel gift. Jeanette was in a motor vehicle accident and wanted to do something special to recognize and thank an exceptional physician, who she says, “goes above and beyond for her patients.” Congratulations, Dr. Katherine Meyers!

For more information on how you can recognize a caregiver who has given exceptional care, contact the JRMC Foundation office at jrmc_foundation@unitypoint.org or call (319) 481-6118.

Staff using equipment provided by funds given to JRMC Foundation General Fund

Dr. Meyers with the Guardian Angel recognition

Updated On-Line and Mobile Giving OptionWe’ve made it easier for you to give, right on your mobile device or computer. To give a gift or to honor a caregiver or loved one visit unitypoint.org/anamosa/donate-online.aspx

Or mail your gift or contact us with questions at:

JRMC Foundation 1795 Hwy 64 East Anamosa, IA 52205

(319) 481-6118 or (319) 481-6326

EMAIL: jrmc_foundation@unitypoint.org

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of Terry HaverlyDonna & DJ Condry James & Eunice Conley, In Memory of Arleen Mohring,

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and Joyce PoulterValerie Daily Ms. Virginia Danielson, In Memory of Betty RemleyDr. Brian & Jill Darrow, In Honor of the Mammogram patients

who have enriched my life, In Memory of Betty RemleySandra Davis, In Memory of Terry HaverlyVirginia Dearborn, In Memory of Betty RemleyPatty Delagardelle, In Memory of Esther Byerly, In Memory of Tim

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In Memory of Mae GilmoreRobert Plattenberger, Marilyn Bauch & Margaret Sadeghpour

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Memory of Esther Byerly, In Memory of Terry Haverly, In Memory of Tim Watters

TO JONES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATIONGifts

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Don & Dorothy Harmon Kathryn Hasler Cecilia Hatcher, In Memory of Betty Remley, In Memory of Esther

Byerly, In Memory of Sandy Miller, In Memory of Terry HaverlyTerry & Joan Haverly, In Memory of Arleen Mohring, In Memory

of Betty Remley, In Memory of Esther NelsonJoan Haverly, In Memory of Terry HaverlyElizabeth Heims, In Memory of Esther L. GrothDoris J. Herren Robert Hestes, In Memory of Betty RemleyBarbara High, In Memory of Betty RemleyJeffrey A. Hilleman, In Memory of Mae Ann GillmoreMr. and Mrs. Jeff Hinz Jennifer Hinz Janice Holland Robert & Betty Hora Velma Huebner Marge Hummel Erin Humpal, In Memory of Betty RemleyDee Ihlenfeldt James Jaeger, In Memory of Arleen MohringKarla D. Jensen, In Memory of Tim WattersAlvin & Sharon Johnson, In Memory of Donna NovakBurton & Rebecca Joseph, In Memory of Betty RemleyDennis & Suzanne Joslyn, Parkinson's Support GroupAngie Keller, In Memory of Tim WattersLisa Keltner Theresa Kent Galen & Marsha Ketelsen, In Memory of Terry HaverlyJanice Koppenhaver, In Memory of Betty Remley, In Memory

of Terry HaverlyDiane Krumm, In Memory of Terry Haverly, In Memory of Tim

WattersGlen & Jennifer Kuntz, In Memory of Ed Parker, In Memory of

Jim PavelkaLarita T. Kurt, In Memory of Karl KurtKayla A. Kurt Jay & Jan Kyte, In Memory of Terry HaverlyDan & Marilyn Lambertsen, In Memory of Betty Remley,

In Memory of Mae Ann Gillmore, In Memory of Robert Plattenberger

Joe and Esther Legg, In Memory of Margaret FulwiderGalen Lehr, In Memory of Ed ParkerSharon Leonard, In Memory of Donna NovakSheryl Leonard Carole & Wayne Lerch, In Memory of Betty RemleyGeraldine F. Levsen, In Memory of Betty Remley, In Memory

of Gene Denniston, In Memory of Mary Jo LorenzenMike & Mary Levy, In Memory of Mae Ann GillmoreVerna Lewison Linda Powell Lilly, In Memory of Betty RemleyKellie and Michael Louviere, In Memory of Betty RemleyDave & Lisa Lubben Rowland & Sue Mais Helen Mallett Mr. & Mrs. Marvin Marek Michael Marling, In Memory of Betty RemleyCheryl Marshall

Donna Martensen Barbara Martin Mike & Angie McDonough John & Dana McManus, In Memory of Betty RemleyMatt, Beth & Maggie McQuillen, In Memory of Betty RemleyRichard & Pat Merritt, In Memory of Terry DeSotel, In Memory

of Aubrey McShane, In Memory of Terry Haverly, In Memory of Phyllis Johnston, In Memory of Maynard Van Antwerp, In Memory of Clarice Norton

Loretta Meyer Don & Phyl Michels Dennis & Nancy Mulford, In Memory of Betty Remley, In Memory

of Esty Byerly, In Memory of Marv MerckBonnie L. Mull Michael & Marcy Muller, In Honor of Bill & Laurie Sperfslage's

40th Wedding AnniversaryJeanette Muller, In Honor of Dr. Katherine MeyersBrian & Julie Nassif, In Memory of Nick Nassif Sr., In Memory of

Tim WattersRichard & Irene Nickels Betty & Bing Norton Fay & Donna Oltmann, In Memory of Tim WattersDavid & Jane Ortgies Gary & Jenni Otting Irene Parker, In Memory of Edwin ParkerAlan & Carolyn Paulson, In Memory of Louie & Beulah "Butch"

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Memory of Esther NelsonKristy Robertson Karen K. Rogers, In Memory of Betty Remley, In Memory of Esther

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Terry HaverlyGerald & Verlyn Stolte Kevin & Janine Sulzner, In Memory of Kathleen Postel, In Memory

of Richard Frazier, In Memory of Sandy MillerKelli Sytma John & Jennifer Takes Craig & Pamela Thompson Ron & Patti Timp Mr. and Mrs. Gary Toenjes Linda Vaughn Charles B. & Mary Sue Vernon, In Memory of Betty RemleyRachel & Russ VonBehren John and Kellie Wagner Dr. Michael & C.J. Warner Gary & Joanne Weers, In Memory of Betty RemleyRoman & Rosemary Welter Staci Whitson Arlie & Jay Willems, In Memory of Betty RemleyFred & Winifred Williams, In Memory of Esther Byerly, In Memory

of Terry HaverlyMichael and Pam Williams Barbara Wilson Lois Winchip, In Memory of Mae Ann Gilmore, In Memory of

Roberta SieversDorothy Wood, In Memory of Terry HaverlyTheresa Young, In Memory of Everett (Shorty) & Norma ThomasNancy Zaworski, In Memory of Tim WattersDonald & Betty Zimmerman Grace H. Zimmerman, In Memory of Mae Ann Gillmore,

In Memory of Terry HaverlyThe General Store Above & Beyond Home Health & Hospice Care Advantage Home Medical Amazon Smile

AmericInn Anamosa Floral, Inc. Anamosa High School Citizens Savings Bank, Anamosa & Tipton Citizens State Bank, Wyoming, Olin & Oxford Junction, IA East Central Iowa Acute Care, LLP F&M Bank, In Honor of Linda Martin, In Memory of

Betty RemleyFareway Store - Anamosa Fareway Store - Monticello Fawn Creek Country Club Fidelity Bank & Trust, In Memory of Tim WattersGraham Construction Company Great Jones County Fair and Subway Store HCH Real Estate IIW, P.C. Ironside Apparel & Promotions, In Memory of Donna NovakMcDonough Foundation Nelson Electric Remley, Willems, McQuillen & Voss, LLP Shimanek, Shimanek & Bowman, In Memory of Betty RemleySpark Boutique Spark Boutique, In Honor of Breast Cancer AwarenessSuperior Appliance Inc. Tucker's Tavern UnityPoint Health - St. Lukes Hospital, In Honor of Clayton

Schuett, DO, Spirit of St. Luke's Award RecipientVariety - The Children's Charity Wapsipinicon Country Club

Donations through November 2018

If we have misspelled a name or missed someone, please be so kind as to notify us at (319) 481-6118 or email us at jrmc_foundation@unitypoint.org so we can correct our error.

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

IRA Charitable Rollover If you are 70 1/2 or older, you can benefit from an IRA charitable rollover if:

• You wish to make a significant gift without using cash or other assets.

• You do not need all or a portion of your IRA income.

• You are paying too much in taxes and are looking to reduce your income.

• You do not itemize deductions. Because a rollover gift reduces your income and taxes, you can still benefit from charitable giving without itemizing.

• You want to give over and above your normal giving. An IRA rollover gift doesn’t count toward the 50 percent annual limitation on charitable gifts.

• Contact the JRMC Foundation Office to learn more.

Matching Gifts Does your employer offer matching gifts? Consider doubling your gift to Jones Regional Medical Center Foundation with an employer matching gift.

Honor your Loved Ones Thank you for considering a gift to the JRMC Foundation with your loved one’s memorials.

Sustain Healthcare in our Community Gifts directed to the Jones Regional Medical Center Foundation will help to sustain healthcare in the area for decades to come.

Charlie BeckerKim Boyd Vic HamreAngie McDonough David Remley Audrey SavageAngela Schwendinger, MDMichael Warner, DDS Jay Willems, ChairEric Briesemeister, Ex-Officio

JRMC FOUNDATION

Board Members

JONES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

ANAMOSA AREA AMBULANCEBryan BucheitCarl ChalstromScott KellyJill Parham, Chair Marty RowlandBob Walderbach Tammy Wiese Traci Worcester Eric Briesemeister, Ex-Officio

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