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GREATER THAN THE SUM OF ITS PARTS Pathology Associates of Albuquerque’s gift in support of Presbyterian Breast Care and the Presbyterian Robert Wertheim Hospice House is made up of individual contributions from 24 physicians and six administrative staff members. Page 6
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Rick Scott, CFRE President, Presbyterian Healthcare Foundation
Unrestricted Funding Flexibility As the pandemic reinforced time and again, funding set aside for unexpected needs is worth its weight in gold. Unrestricted funds give organizations like Presbyterian Healthcare Foundation the flexibility to respond quickly to urgent needs and make a powerful, immediate impact. In the past year, unrestricted funds allowed the Foundation to invest $1 million in needs associated with COVID-19. Additionally, we were able to support major equipment purchases, such as a pediatric heart bypass machine, at a time when capital funding was significantly reduced. More recently, unrestricted funds have been directed to initiatives supporting the well-being of frontline clinicians exhausted by the demands of COVID-19. Presbyterian Healthcare Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. No portion of your gift supports administrative or fundraising expenses.
Moving forward, some of the unrestricted gifts received each year will fund a portion of the Foundation’s $500,000 annual commitment for operations of the Presbyterian Robert Wertheim Hospice House. If you are contemplating a gift, but don’t have a specific program or care area in mind, consider an unrestricted designation. The flexibility of an unrestricted contribution is a gift in itself. Regardless of where you direct your dollars, your generosity is inspiring, and we are forever grateful.
In Memory of Laura Rasmussen August 26, 1988 – May 21, 2021 On the morning of May 22, the Presbyterian Healthcare Foundation team received the devastating news of Laura Rasmussen’s passing. To call this unexpected is an understatement. Laura was an active, 32-year-old who hit the ground running since she joined the Foundation as Communications Manager last August. She learned Presbyterian and our work very quickly, and was a source of creativity, positivity and consummate professionalism. Laura had many interests outside her work with us, including college athletics and distance running, and
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a passion for baseball. She was known as a thoughtful and generous friend. An Albuquerque Journal article recounting her extraordinary life accurately described her as “loyal to the core.” We are honored that Laura’s family has directed memorial contributions to Presbyterian Healthcare Foundation. These tragic moments always put life and priorities in perspective. Cherish every moment with those closest to you. We will forever cherish our time with Laura.
who’s on board
Shirley MORRISON Presbyterian Healthcare Foundation Board Member
“I’m very grateful for the opportunity to be part of the Presbyterian family. I will still consider myself part of the family after I leave the board at the end of this year.” – Shirley Morrison Shirley’s interests and personable nature have made her an engaged and essential member of the Foundation board. She began her tenure as a member of the former Pres Associates committee, a “friendraising” committee designed to introduce young professionals in the community to Presbyterian and create a training ground for future board membership. While Shirley headed up the Associates committee, her husband Marty served on the Foundation board. When he passed in 1991 – 30 years ago – she joined the PHF board to show her appreciation for the excellent care he had received when he had triple bypass surgery at Presbyterian Hospital. In addition to supporting PHF events and projects through the years,
A former elementary school teacher, guidance counselor and coordinator of guidance and counseling for Albuquerque Public Schools, Shirley Morrison always loved what she did professionally. She is a voracious reader and before the pandemic, was an enthusiastic traveler, concert and theater goer. In addition to serving on the Presbyterian Healthcare Foundation (PHF) board of directors for the past three decades, Shirley volunteers as a docent at the Albuquerque Museum of Art and History and is active in The Rotary Club of Albuquerque.
Shirley served as board chair, chaired the Laughter is the Best Medicine event for 13 years, and sits on the Board Governance committee. She is also a longstanding champion of diverse representation on the board. “I think our boards should represent our community. We are taking that very seriously and are making good progress. We have some excellent new, young and ethnically diverse members joining us,” she says.
and technical innovations, offering advanced education for staff and nurses, assisting with patients’ needs, supporting healthy living for the whole community, and taking good care of their employees,” Shirley says. “All of this requires building trust and loyalty in the community, which Presbyterian does very well.”
“Shirley is among our longestserving board members and most Shirley’s long-standing commitment loyal donors. She has held a variety to Presbyterian reflects her admiration of leadership roles and made many for the organization’s commitment generous contributions for priority to excellence and supporting the community. needs. I’ve always appreciated her calm, positive demeanor “They are always trying to do and commitment to doing the things better. They are continuously right thing.” developing new care programs – Rick Scott
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giving in action Guardian Angel Gifts Honor Santa Fe Providers
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BETTER HEALTH Each year on March 30, National Doctors’ Day honors the nation’s physicians for their dedication and leadership. This year’s celebration prompted a show of gratitude and generosity from many Presbyterian patients, including several who made contributions to Presbyterian Healthcare Foundation’s Guardian Angel program in honor of their Santa Fe providers.
Carl Friedrichs III, MD Lead Physician – Primary Care, Santa Fe Presbyterian Medical Group Santa Fe Medical Center Physician Office Building Dr. Friedrichs was drawn to family practice because he enjoys the variety of caring for patients of all ages with all types of illness. A member of Presbyterian Medical Group (PMG) since the PMG Santa Fe clinic first opened in 2014, he says that Presbyterian’s culture of caring and respect also aligns with his personal values. Dr. Friedrichs provides family medicine for patients of all ages. A native of Dallas, he earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical School at Houston and is board certified by the American Board of Family Practice. He is fluent in Spanish.
Todd and Cathy Sickles appreciate Dr. Friedrichs’ ability to connect with people and make them feel at ease. They have been generous donors to Presbyterian Santa Fe Medical Center and recently made a Guardian Angel gift in honor of Dr. Friedrichs. In addition to his bedside manner, they value his knowledge of medical science and data-driven decision making, as well as his responsiveness to email and phone calls. “I am lucky to take care of many people like Todd and Cathy who are just fine folks. It was gracious of them to nominate me and I am humbled,” Dr. Friedrichs says.
Honor Your Guardian Angel Have you received exceptional care or services from a Presbyterian team member? Presbyterian Healthcare Foundation’s Guardian Angel program is a meaningful way to express your gratitude. Guardian Angel contributions to the Foundation can be directed to specific areas of interest or designated as an unrestricted contribution for use toward organizational priorities. To learn more, contact Kathryn Richards at (505) 724-7003 or visit phs.org/guardianangel.
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Lisa Ethridge, Family Nurse Practitioner Presbyterian Medical Group – St. Michaels Clinic “Lisa took such an active interest in my health and was really an advocate for me. I can’t say how much I appreciate the care she showed,” says Michele Vicale, who recently made a Guardian Angel gift in honor of Lisa to show her gratitude. Lisa’s holistic approach to Michele’s health made it possible for Michele to share test results and other information with her kinesiologist, a team approach that addressed Michele’s health issues.
Lisa Ethridge, FNP, provides general family medicine care for patients of all ages. She is a certified hormone specialist and has a clinical interest in holistic medicine. Lisa received her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Mich., and earned her master’s degree in nursing at the University of New Mexico. She enjoys outdoor activities like hiking, biking, skiing, camping and spending time with friends and family.
With a background in emergency medicine, Lisa saw firsthand how patients who lack access to primary care providers can suffer. She turned her focus to providing patient-driven treatment plans, with a goal of helping prevent chronic disease. “I’m grateful to Michele for allowing me to be part of her care team,” Lisa says.
Tom Longley, MD, MPH Medical Director – Family Medicine, Presbyterian Medical Group, St. Michaels Clinic Dr. Longley – who prefers to be called “Tom” – was honored by three different patients, a reflection of his kind, attentive manner and his medical expertise. Chris Chavez, a retired State of New Mexico employee who is disabled, credits Dr. Longley for suggesting he exercise using resistance bands. Since Chris began seeing Dr. Longley in June 2016, he has found ways to manage his health by staying active and eating right. “I wish there were more physicians like Dr. Longley. He makes you feel like you’re a special patient and he does a really good job of making you feel comfortable so you can talk in great detail about your ailments,” Chris says. “He makes me feel like we are on a level playing field, like a friend.”
Tom Longley, MD, is a family medicine physician who provides primary care services to patients of all ages. Dr. Longley earned his medical degree from the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine in Iowa City and completed his residency at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor, Mich. He has a clinical interest in nutritional and integrative medicine and public health. In his free time, Dr. Longley enjoys spending time with his wife and three daughters, working around the house, being outside, playing tennis and has recently gotten back into Lego building.
Cathy Magni and Rolando Grande have both spent many years living overseas, Cathy as a school principal for military children and Rolando as a journalist for CBS. Coming from a European healthcare system, they weren’t sure what type of medical care to expect but have been extremely pleased with Dr. Longley, who is helping them keep chronic disease in check and brings in specialists to address other conditions as needed. A third patient, who asked to remain anonymous, says Dr. Longley helped him see how making some significant lifestyle changes could save his life, and calls him “the best doctor I’ve ever had in my life.” For his part, Dr. Longley says he has always enjoyed his interactions with patients and likes to foster those relationships over time. “I think a collaborative partnership is the most useful tool to help guide patients to good health,” he says. “I want my patients to feel they are talking to a friend who has had extensive training and education and can help lead them to make the best decisions for their health.” Summer 2021
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Committed to the Community Pathology Associates of Albuquerque Gift Supports Breast Care and Hospice House
GREATER THAN THE SUM OF ITS PARTS
Dating back to the early 1970s, Pathology Associates of Albuquerque (PAA) and Presbyterian Healthcare Services have partnered in ways that benefit the health of our community. From serving as members of the PHS board of directors and on various committees, to supporting the building of Presbyterian Rust Medical Center and sponsoring Presbyterian Healthcare Foundation (PHF) fundraising events, PAA physicians have always been generous in their focus on how to best improve patient care. As the largest and oldest pathology practice in the state, PAA provides pathology and laboratory services to clinicians and healthcare facilities in New Mexico, Colorado, Texas, Arizona and other states. The group’s most recent gift to PHF – a fiveyear, $450,000 pledge to support PHF’s capital campaigns for Presbyterian Breast Care and the Presbyterian Robert Wertheim Hospice House – is made up of individual contributions from 24 physicians and six administrative staff members. “Supporting the Breast Care program was an easy choice for
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PAA,” says Peter Appenzeller, MD, vice president, PAA. “We are involved with oncologists regularly and support their efforts in improving patient care and clinical treatments. We believe this program will offer a great deal of support to New Mexicans and make a real impact on the lives of patients and survivors of breast cancer.” Easing patient and family concerns is also the driving force behind PAA’s support of the Presbyterian Robert Wertheim Hospice House. “Hospice, to PAA, is a way to create a warm environment for excellent patient
care and at the same time, ease the family’s concerns,” Dr. Appenzeller says. “The group as a whole agreed that this pledge would be the best way to show our support for PHF projects and the needs of patients and communities in New Mexico.”
Front row (From left to right): Richard Feddersen, David Kaneshiro, Dahua Zhang, Jessica Kneib, Kayla Kulinski, Whitney Winham, Claire Detweiler, Jason Innerhofer, Zachary Sussman, Bonnie Carmichael, Alexander Misenheimer, Robyn Gaffney Back row (From left to right): Alexei Bakhirev, Peter Appenzeller, Cordelia Sever, Chakri Gavva, Arand Pierce, Dave Yocco, James Spigel, Benjamin Wagenman, Jeremy Parsons, Amer Mahmoud, Andrew Horvath Not pictured: Hillary Elwood, Anthony Halfacre, Thomas McConnell, Aaron Pritchard, Shelly Stepenaskie, Diana Armijo, Catherine Sanchez
A History of Generosity The PAA board of directors discusses charitable giving priorities at every meeting. In addition to their most recent pledge, PAA has partnered with Presbyterian in the following ways through the years. • Since its inception in 1970, PAA worked in close partnership with Presbyterian Hospital, University of New Mexico Hospital and The Reference Laboratory. In 1999, PAA’s Dr. Andrew Horvath led the merger of laboratory services at the three entities to create TriCore Reference Labs. • PAA has given $1.7 million to support various PHF initiatives, including Laughter is the Best Medicine, Daffodil Days and other care areas. • In 2010, PAA pledged $250,000 in support of the Rust Medical Center capital campaign. • Twice annually, PAA makes unrestricted gifts, as well as gifts to the Pathology Fund, Children’s Program, Cancer Center at Rust and the nursing education Infusion Program. • PAA physicians also participate on several PHS committees, both clinical and operational. • PAA physician Dr. Benjamin Wagenman was recently honored with the Guardian Angel Award by a patient who contributed to PHF in his name.
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estate giving
Agnew Gift Benefits Hospice House and Nursing Education
STAYING ACTIVE by “For me, Presbyterian is an organization of service, one that by design serves others. So this is about giving back and continuing to serve. Part of serving others is through the Foundation and I hope other leaders have that same sense of how giving back allows you to stay active in the organization.” —Donna Agnew 8
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GIVING BACK
Donna and Stuart Agnew both grew up in Montana, in homes with parents who were involved in their communities and active philanthropists. Those values are deeply engrained in them both, and drew Donna, a registered nurse, to Presbyterian, where she worked for 26 years in a variety of roles including Information Technology, Patient Experience, Process Engineering and Process Improvement. Now retired, Donna and Stuart have pledged a future gift through Donna’s retirement plan from her time at Presbyterian Healthcare Services. Longtime supporters of the Foundation, they have generously allocated $20,000 toward Presbyterian Robert Wertheim Hospice House operations and an additional $5,000 to the Nursing and Clinical Education Fund. The Agnews’ most recent gift is in addition to a lifetime of pledges and gifts totaling more than $50,000.
“I had an incredibly wonderful career at Presbyterian. Giving back to the organization has always been important to me so I feel privileged to be able to do that now,” Donna says. Earlier in her nursing career, Donna worked as a critical care nurse, caring for many people at the end of their lives. She also cared for her older sister as she was dying of cancer and realized how much she appreciated the high-touch, in-home care provided by the hospice agency.
She eventually left critical care and helped establish a hospice agency. “When I was doing hospice nursing, there were many times that the families just weren’t equipped to allow the patient to stay home and care for them. It’s so difficult for families when the patient wants to be at home but their family circumstances just don’t allow that to happen. The Robert Wertheim Hospice House offers an opportunity for families to provide care in that end of life setting,” she says.
Supporting Nursing Education The Agnews’ gift to Clinical Education is a direct nod to their daughter Rachel, a registered nurse at Presbyterian Hospital. Rachel recently moved from working in Critical Care to working as a flow coordinator, helping nurse leaders move patients through the system and implement discharge protocols. Rachel is one in a long line of nurses in the family, including Donna’s mother, Stuart’s mother, and of course Donna herself. “It’s really important for our professionals to have access to education and technology. I’m a big believer in the idea that being a confident nurse allows you to be more compassionate with patients. And patients are going to get better care because they have a more confident nurse taking care of them,” Donna says.
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giving gallery Daffodil Days + Hospice House Groundbreaking
DAFFODIL DAYS BREAKS
FUNDRAISING RECORD Thank you for supporting the 38th annual Daffodil Days, presented by Garcia Automotive Group, which took place March 18-19. Our wonderful Presbyterian employees and donors ordered flowers, volunteered, donated and helped spread the word in our community.
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Your dedication, generosity and support helped raise more than $193,000 for the Presbyterian Robert Wertheim Hospice House – a Daffodil Days record! Construction is underway on the new residential hospice facility, where patients and families will receive home-like hospice care in the last days or weeks of life. The new residential hospice facility is projected to serve more than 300 patients and their families each year. This landmark of compassion and care is made possible through the success of Daffodil Days. Each year, proceeds from the fundraiser support a portion of the Foundation’s $500,000 annual commitment toward operations of the facility.
In addition to funds raised, here are more exciting numbers from this year’s event:
Presenting sponsor:
• More than 100,000 daffodils prepared • 13,600 daffodils donated to Presbyterian
patients and frontline staff • More than 800 donors and flower purchasers Thank you for helping generosity bloom and for bringing brightness into the lives of our patients and community.
Bouquet sponsors:
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Join us under the big New Mexico sky, as Laughter goes outdoors for a night At the Drive-In!
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This year’s nostalgic and star-filled event will support Presbyterian Women’s Care in helping mothers and babies affected by substance use disorders.
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DRIVE-IN Saturday, August 28
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STEVE TREVIÑO
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SILENT AUCTION
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