2021 - Winter CP Newsletter

CORPORATE PARTNERS

NEWSLETTER WINTER | 2021

WELCOMING LIFE DURING A PANDEMIC

Ridgeview’s health care heroes are there for all of life’s milestones.

On a crisp Saturday in September 2019, Cole and Stephanie Schlauderaff received the wonderful news they had been hoping for. After eight years of marriage, Steph was pregnant with the couple’s first child.

Originally from Glencoe, Cole and Steph met in high school and have been inseparable ever since. This connection continued throughout Steph’s pregnancy. Cole didn’t miss an appointment. As a Ridgeview employee, Cole could quickly cross the street to attend doctor appointments at Western OB/GYN, a Division of Ridgeview Clinics.

As a first-time mom, Steph was ready to start celebrating with family, friends and coworkers as she entered into her third trimester. But, news of COVID-19 were just starting to surface.

It didn’t take long to realize this pandemic was going to hit home fast. “I began questioning, ‘What does this mean not only for us, but if I get it? What does this mean for the fetus? What does this mean for newborns?’”

Doctor appointments changed rapidly for Cole and Steph. In-person appointments with Rebecca Baudoin, M.D. were moved to telehealth visits.

Beginning at week 36, Steph went into the clinic for weekly checkups, but Cole could no longer be by Steph’s side during this exciting, yet anxious time. “Thankfully, technology allowed him to still be there even though he wasn’t there in person,” said Steph.

Steph’s biggest fear was having to go through her first delivery without Cole. “This is my first child. How am I going to do this alone? What if something happens and I’m alone?” said Steph.

Their uncertainties led to important and meaningful conversations with her health care team. Steph said, “They were quick to explain how important it is to have support

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On May 21, 2020, in the middle of a worldwide pandemic and after 16.5 hours of labor, Mason entered the world. Throughout the experience, Cole was right by Steph’s side. Because it was such a long delivery, Steph and Cole also experienced many members of the health care team.

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“Every time a nurse changed over, we wanted them to stay with us,” said Steph.

“Then another one would come in who was just as good as the last. Every person we encountered at Ridgeview was exactly the right person at the right moment. Everyone was so positive and so willing to give us advice and comfort from personal experience or medical know-how.”

“In this time, everything was so unknown and everything was changing quickly,” said Steph.

“In that moment when you become parents, nothing else matters. We brought a super exciting thing into our life at a moment when everything else was melancholy. Mason is a burst of light during a time that has been difficult for everyone.”

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LAKEVIEW CLINIC PROUD OF LONG-STANDING PARTNERSHIP WITH RIDGEVIEW A strong corporate partnership with Lakeview Clinic has helped Ridgeview to continue delivering compassionate and comprehensive health care to our community despite the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Many things have changed in our community due to the pandemic,” explained Mark LaRose, MD, president, Lakeview Clinic. “However, the partnership between Lakeview and Ridgeview stands strong. It allows both organizations to provide the care our community expects today and secures quality care long into the future.”

Lakeview is proud of the philanthropic support it has provided to Ridgeview.

“Philanthropy is the natural extension of our passion for caring for those around us,” said Dr. LaRose. “Especially during the pandemic, easily accessible health care needs to be available to everyone for the betterment of the community.”

Lakeview recognizes that not everyone can travel far distances for health care.

“Being able to receive the care you need, close to home, helps our patients maintain their lifelong health. It’s a huge win for everyone,” Dr. LaRose added.

Donors have put their trust in Ridgeview’s compassionate care, expertise and innovative medical treatment for decades. It is because of that long-standing support that Ridgeview will continue to respond effectively to the health care needs of the community through the COVID-19 pandemic and for generations to come.

Ridgeview’s vital work is possible because of the financial support and caring involvement of corporate partners like Lakeview.

Lakeview Clinic has four locations in the Ridgeview service area, including Waconia, Chaska, Watertown and Norwood Young America. Providing a multispecialty medical practice with more than 50 physicians, Lakeview is one of the most comprehensive providers of primary and specialty care in the west-metro area.

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Being able to receive the care you need, close to home, helps our patients maintain their lifelong health. It’s a huge win for everyone.

– Dr. Mark LaRose

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We recognize the tremendous value that Ridgeview brings to our community, and we fully support their mission.

– Troy Werk

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CHARTER BANK’S SUPPORT REMAINS STEADY DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC Charter Bank has been a long-standing corporate supporter of Ridgeview. Through this partnership, Charter Bank has helped fund projects such as the Norman and Ann Hoffman Emergency Center, the Ridgeview Heart Center and the remodel of the Birthing Center.

“We recognize the tremendous value that Ridgeview brings to our community, and we fully support their mission,” explained Troy Werk, Charter Bank’s market president. “Access to quality health care allows our employees and customers to receive treatment close to home, and recover in the communities they know and love.”

Based in Eau Claire, WI, Charter Bank is an independently owned community bank with branches in Chaska and Chanhassen. The bank strives to make a positive difference in the communities they serve by supporting local nonprofit organizations.

With community partnership as a core value of Charter Bank, supporting Ridgeview has been an easy decision.

“Ensuring Ridgeview is equipped with the latest medical advancements, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, is extremely important,” Werk said. “These are trying times for many people, and Charter Bank wants to support organizations still making a difference in the health and vibrancy of the communities we serve.”

Even amid the pandemic, Charter Bank continues to be committed to their corporate partnership with Ridgeview, believing that when a community thrives, businesses thrive.

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“We recognize the tremendous value that Ridgeview brings to our community, and we fully support their mission,” explained Troy Werk, Charter Bank’s market president. “Access to quality health care allows our employees and customers to receive treatment close to home, and recover in the communities they know and love.”

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Based in Eau Claire, WI, Charter Bank is an independently owned community bank with branches in Chaska and Chanhassen. The bank strives to make a positive difference in the communities they serve by supporting local nonprofit organizations.

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