McLaren Northern Michigan Foundation Spring 2016 Newsletter

Friends

Our Mission: To receive and administer funds to support the mission of McLaren Northern Michigan and support programs that enhance the well-being of the community.

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Inside 2 Welcome and Newest Medical Providers 3 Ham Schirmer...A Legacy of Giving 4 Funds With a Purpose 5 Navigating the Cancer Journey 6 Hospice of the Straits 7 Special Events 8 2016 Funding Priorities

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Please Welcome

Dear Friends, Everything we do here at the Foundation starts and ends with YOU. When you make a gift to the McLaren Northern Michigan Foundation, you directly impact the medical care you receive at McLaren Northern Michigan. As a patient, you directly benefit from the generosity of donors who are committed to ensuring that state-of-the-art healthcare is available when you need it.

A health system is only as strong as the support of its community. As you read through the following pages, we hope you are inspired by the difference every gift makes, not only for you, but also for your loved ones and neighbors.

Whether you give a gift now or in the near future, please know that your generosity will enrich the lives of patients today and will also provide resources for a healthier tomorrow.

Sincerely,

Moon Seagren Vice President & Chief Development Officer McLaren Northern Michigan Foundation

Elise F. Hayes Board Chair McLaren Northern Michigan Foundation

the most recent members of the McLaren Northern Michigan Medical Staff: Sarah Adams, PA-C

Keith Moody, DO

Cardiology

Hospitalist

Radwan Alkiek, MD

Jacqueline Moore, DO

Cardiology

Roman Barraza, MD

Hospitalist

Megan Murphy, DO

Hospitalist

Emergency Medicine

Frederick Berg, DO

Jasmine Pabalan, MD

Urology

Katelyn Blohm, PA-C

Hospitalist

Garrick Collins, DO

Hospitalist

Richard Scharp, MD

Emergency Medicine

Robert Smith, MD

Emergency Medicine

Emergency Medicine

Kevin Durell, DO

Amod Tootla, MD

Emergency Medicine

Shafer Kurshuk, MD

Neurology

Robert Levy, MD

Neurology

Jennifer Middaugh, PA-C

Gastroenterology

Kyle VerSteeg, MD

Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Joseph Zajchowski, MD Emergency Medicine

Cardiology

PHOTO ON FRONT COVER:

Kathryn LaVoie, MA, CCC-SLP, uses iPad速 therapy with a stroke patient in Acute Rehabilitation McLaren Northern Michigan is one of only two hospitals chosen to spearhead the Transition of Care (TOC) project. TOC identifies progress of the stroke patient in the hospital and at home, and identifies improvements needed in the hospital-to-home transition. Thanks to a donation by Howard and Letty Hulsman, 10 iPads速 were purchased in support of this program.

The iPad速 therapy program facilitates stroke recovery for those with aphasia (stroke-induced deficiencies in speaking, listening, reading and writing without affecting intelligence). This program improves aphasia symptoms, as well as tracks progress through scoring and graduated difficulty levels. Inpatient progress increased immediately when the iPad速 was used in therapy.

2016 McLAREN NORTHERN MICHIGAN FOUNDATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES: Elise F. Hayes, Chair | David C. M. Corteville, MD, Vice Chair | Matthew J. Frentz, Treasurer | Miriam Schulingkamp, Secretary Patricia Anton | Sally I. Cannon, PhD | Murray A. Cotter, MD, PhD | Stephen Eibling | Patrick Leavy | Marilyn Kapp Moran Deborah K. Nachtrab | Robert (Ham) Schirmer | James Schroeder, PhD | Darcie Sharapova, MD | Tracy Souder | Pamela L. Wyett David M. Zechman, FACHE, MNM President & CEO | Moon Seagren, Vice President & Chief Development Officer

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Dedicated to

Charitable Giving

F

or Ham Schirmer, supporting the McLaren Northern Michigan Foundation is personal. Ham, a Board Trustee and former Chair, has been donating to the Foundation for almost 30 years. He has always been philanthropic and placed emphasis on supporting local charities.

“Not only is it important for the community to have a strong, healthy hospital, McLaren Northern Michigan is also the largest employer in the community which helps fuel the local economy,” he said.

Ham recalled the day Julie Jarema called and talked him into becoming a Friend of the Hospital.

“After that conversation, I increased my donation just because of her persuasive and knowledgeable presentation. From a selfish standpoint, it is nice to have someone from the Foundation be there to provide support and guidance,” he said.

Ham recently started making contributions to the Foundation through an IRA Charitable Rollover.

“It’s a real tax advantage to make contributions directly out of my IRA. I did it this year and I plan to continue to give this way in the future because of the tax advantage,” he said.

Ham said if you look at all the challenges healthcare is facing, hospitals must have a charitable arm to be viable. Because of this and his personal experience, he is committed to supporting the Foundation today and into the future.

“Being a Friend of the Hospital naturally brings you closer to the healthcare team. It really makes a difference when they know you when you come through the door, regardless of the reason you are there.”

Ham Schirmer, Board Trustee and Foundation Donor since 1989.

IRA Charitable Rollover Criteria >> I RA holder must be age 70½ or older at the time of gift. >> G ifts will qualify for all or part of your Required Minimum Distribution. >> Gifts are tax-free up to $100,000 per year. >> G ifts must be outright gifts made directly from your IRA to a charitable organization. >> D istributions may only be made from traditional IRA or Roth IRAs, not 401(k) or 403(b) plans.

Friend of the Hospital

When you support the McLaren Northern Michigan Foundation as a member of our Friend of the Hospital program, your generosity is acknowledged in many ways.

Please contact the Foundation at (231) 487-3500 for more information about this program.

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Recognizing

Exceptional Care JAMES DOULL, MD HONORED in January 2016

The Guardian Angel program helps grateful patients and families recognize McLaren Northern Michigan staff members who’ve made a difference in their lives.

Donations can be made to the McLaren Northern Michigan Foundation in honor of any employee, doctor, volunteer or department for their compassionate care.

Your Guardian Angel... >> I s recognized publicly among their peers for exemplary care. >> R eceives a message of thanks from you, a certificate and a lapel pin to wear proudly.

MARGARET SOVA

HONORED in February 2016

Make a Difference that lasts a lifetime Generosity takes many forms.

For McLaren Northern Michigan patients, gifts from our donors provide for advanced equipment, new technology and programs crucial to patient care and recovery. Many donors are passionate and deeply committed to supporting a particular area of need. To ensure that resources are available to meet future needs, these donors have established a Donor Designated Fund.

Donor Designated Funds

A Donor Designated Fund can be established with a minimum gift of $5,000. A Donor Designated Fund is often named by the donor, to honor or memorialize a loved one or to pay tribute to a health care provider. After the fund is established, a balance of $5,000 is required to remain in the fund.

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GWEN SANGEORZEN, RN & MICHELLE METZGER, RN

HONORED in March 2016

Guardian Angel gifts can be any size - there is no minimum donation amount to honor your caregiver.

For questions, please call McLaren Northern Michigan Foundation.

Recently

Established Funds ALS Fund Established in honor of Mary Fran Kolp to assist patients diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) in our community.

Kim Monthei Breast Cancer Fund Established in memory of Kim Monthei by Kim’s family and M&M Plumbing, Heating & Cooling to provide breast cancer services for underinsured residents of Cheboygan County.

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Fund in Honor of Myles Francis Jerome Borgen Established by the family of Myles Francis Jerome Borgen to help staff receive appropriate training, resources and support to enhance their management of patients with drug, alcohol or mental healthrelated problems.

If you would like to establish a fund, please call the Foundation.

McLaren Northern Michigan Foundation

SUPPORTS

THE NEEDS OF: >> M cLaren Northern Michigan Petoskey Campus Cheboygan Campus

>> Boulder Park Terrace >> V italCare Adult Day Center Hospice of Little Traverse Bay Hospice of the Straits Hospice of the Sunrise Shore

Our

Promise to you:

As a McLaren Northern Michigan Foundation donor, you will have unwavering confidence that your gift will be optimized to provide superior patient care and knowledge that your generosity will impact you, your family and your community for generations to come.

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NAVIGATING

C

Your Cancer Journey

ancer is a word no one wants to hear. For some, understanding the cancer journey with skilled guidance can be critical.

Melissa DeSimone, RN, BSN, OCN, CBCN, is one of two nurse navigators with the Karmanos Cancer Institute at McLaren Northern Michigan.

These positions are funded by the Offield Family Foundation through the McLaren Northern Michigan Foundation. Melissa is specially trained and experienced in oncology care to assist patients through every step of cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery. She offers support, encouragement, resources and advocacy that help patients make informed treatment decisions.

“My job is to help patients overcome barriers to care, connect them with resources, provide education about each step of the care continuum and expedite referrals and required testing whenever possible,” Melissa said.

Breast Cancer Nurse Navigators become involved with patients at the time of diagnosis. They contact primary care providers or appropriate ordering providers to ensure timely patient notification and referrals after diagnosis. They also screen to determine if patients are candidates for genetic testing.

“Once patients have been notified of their cancer diagnosis, I call them and complete an initial navigation assessment which screens for financial, insurance, transportation and emotional barriers. If a barrier is identified, I connect the patient with the resources he or she needs.”

For Heather Giammalva, having Melissa at her side has made all the difference. Heather was diagnosed with breast cancer in December of 2015.

In 2015, Melissa assisted 126 breast cancer patients. She has assisted 62 breast cancer patients since the beginning of 2016.

Heather Giammalva (left) with Breast Cancer Nurse Navigator, Melissa DeSimone.

“I had to be at the hospital at 5 a.m. for my mastectomy and couldn’t believe when I saw Melissa waiting for me. Her presence eased much of the anxiety I was feeling at the time,” Heather said.

Melissa has been with Heather every step of the way and has never missed an appointment.

“I recall a follow-up appointment I had with my Oncologist,” Heather said. “Literally minutes after the meeting, I received a call from Melissa asking if I had any questions about what was discussed. I appreciated this so much because I had questions and she answered them very sincerely.”

“I feel so blessed that God brought Melissa into my life,” Heather continued. “She is so helpful, kind, understanding and resourceful.” nmh-foundation.org | (231) 487-3500

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Meeting the Needs of

Patients & Families The mission of Hospice is to provide comfort, support and end-of-life care as we would for our own loved ones. Hospice not only provides compassionate care for friends, loved ones and neighbors facing a life-limiting illness, but also supports patients’ loved ones

FEATURED HOSPICE PROGRAM

Hospice of the Straits

after they are gone.

Cheboygan Hospice House

Through the support of generous donors the Cheboygan Hospice House was built to provide an alternative residence for community members at end-of-life.

2015

The eight-bedroom Cheboygan Hospice House is a place tailored to meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of each patient. In this home-like setting, patients are active participants in their own care, making choices about meals, leisure time activities and other decisions that create a true sense of autonomy.

Thanks to the continued donor support, the Cheboygan Hospice House provides a choice for endof-life comfort and symptom management.

This year, we are raising $50,000 to support Hospice of the Straits.

Please consider making a gift to help patients live their final days surrounded by their loved ones, while under the care of staff dedicated to providing the medical, emotional and spiritual care that is needed most.

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HOSPICE DATA

FAMILIES SERVED Hospice of Little Traverse Bay 436

Hospice of the Straits 324

Hospice of the Sunrise Shore 154

Total Families Served 914

Indicates additional counties served

by McLaren Northern Michigan

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IMPACTING CARE in Cheboygan

GUILD MEMBERS & VOLUNTEERS FOR POWER OF THE PURSE EVENT IN AUGUST 2015

You’re Invited!

The Mission of The Cheboygan Guild

is to support the McLaren Northern Michigan Cheboygan Campus. The Guild recognizes the importance of the Cheboygan Campus and is dedicated to raising funds to support its services. In 2015, thanks to the generosity and fundraising efforts of the Cheboygan Guild, many patients were positively impacted by the following items purchased for Cheboygan Campus: EMS radio recorder Portable ventilator in the ED Surgical instruments Big wheel patient stretcher Gas cards to help patients in need get to appointments

Art Van Charity Challenge The 2016 Art Van Charity Challenge is a friendly fundraising competition for organizations supporting children, health and human services in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana and Illinois.

McLaren Northern Michigan Foundation has been chosen to compete in this year’s challenge. Money raised from the challenge will fund the installation of comfortable, delivery beds in Labor and Delivery rooms at McLaren Northern Michigan.

Please visit www.crowdrise.com/ mclaren-northern-michigan-foundationartvan2016 between May 18 and June 22 to make a gift.

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The evening will feature mouth-watering dishes from several restaurants throughout Cheboygan County, music and a live auction with Adirondack chairs and accessories decorated by local artists and other local creative minds. Proceeds from this event will benefit McLaren Northern Michigan Cheboygan Campus.

Call (231) 487-3500 for tickets.

Special Events

BENEFITING PATIENTS McLaren Northern Michigan Foundation welcomes community fundraising initiatives to raise awareness and funding for programs and services that benefit northern Michigan residents. All proceeds raised by these events directly benefit our patients and their families.

UPCOMING BENEFIT EVENTS

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Don’t miss Taste of Up North and Chair-ity Auction on Wednesday, June 15 at Douglas Lake Bar & Steakhouse. Tickets are $30 each.

Bike4BreastCancer East Park Pavilion (Near Bay Harbor), Saturday, July 30, 2016.

For information and registration, visit bike4breastcancernm.org.

Pink Ribbon Rally Golf Event Bay Harbor Golf Club, Thursday, August 4, 2016. Watch for more details in the Summer 2016 Foundation newsletter.

If you are interested in hosting an event to raise money for a program you are passionate about through the McLaren Northern Michigan Foundation, please email Eric Baldwin, Annual Giving Manager at ebaldwin@northernhealth.org. nmh-foundation.org | (231) 487-3500

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Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage Paid Petoskey, MI Permit No. 279

360 Connable Avenue Petoskey, MI 409770

2016 FUNDING PRIORITIES

Fundraising Goal $3,078,208

McLaren Northern Michigan Petoskey Campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 2,778,208 Area of Greatest Need (Unrestricted) . . . $ 1,547,000 Cardiovascular Services . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 50,000 Oncology Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 250,000 Patient Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 100,000 Colleague Scholarship/Continuing Ed . . . $ 100,000 Trauma Center - Level II Designation . . . .$ 60,000 Community Health Education . . . . . . . .$ 10,000 Research . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 25,000 Kathleen Jontz Breast Health Fund . . . . .$ 110,000 Palliative Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 75,000 Various Restricted Funds . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 451,208 Donations made to the McLaren Northern Michigan Foundation remain in northern Michigan. As always, contributions are used only as specified by our donors.

A gift given to a specific location, program or project will only be used for that purpose.

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McLaren Northern Michigan Cheboygan Campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 25,000 VitalCare Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 275,000 Hospice of the Straits . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 50,000 Unrestricted Fund & Cheboygan Hospice House

Hospice of Little Traverse Bay . . . . . . . .$ 100,000 Unrestricted Fund & Hiland Cottage and Garden

Hospice of the Sunrise Shore . . . . . . . . .$ 15,000 Adult Day Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 50,000 Unrestricted Fund & Caregiver Respite Assistance

Telehealth Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 15,000 Bereavement Programs . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 40,000 Adult, Children & Infant Loss

Volunteer Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 5,000

Recent 2016 Scholarship Recipients

In 2015, more than $200,000 was disbursed to McLaren Northern Michigan staff who were pursuing continuing educational opportunities. These scholarships help with tuition, registration, travel and lodging expenses, as well as webinar and certification fees.

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