FOCUS Newest fundraising campaign focuses on keeping care close to home IN THIS ISSUE Message from the Board Corporate Partner Highlights Cause for the Community Rocks for Ridgeview Recap Upcoming and Community Events SPRING | 2022
There’s never been a better time to be involved with Ridgeview Foundation. We are thrilled to launch the Cause for the Community campaign, a multi-year initiative to enhance the many areas within Ridgeview. Phase one of the campaign will raise money to enhance clinical education and advanced monitoring systems (telemetry).
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Jon Crow Chair, Board of Directors
I hope you’ll join me by donating to the Cause for the annualwaycampaign.CommunityAfuntodothisisbyparticipatingintheGolf&TasteCelebrationonMonday,June20! Welcome our newestmembers:board
Jessica Monarch Minneapolis Director of Partnerships – Happeo
From the Board
Dr. Michael Smith
Giving back to the community has been a priority of mine for years. My family enjoys volunteering with Ridgeview, from working at the annual Golf & Taste Celebration, organizing the therapy dog program or serving on the Ridgeview Foundation Board of Directors. These shared experiences not only help us grow but it helps our community prosper.
When patients are admitted to Ridgeview with a common medical condition like chest pain, stroke/neurology, respiratory illness or congestive heart failure, they may require an advanced monitored bed (telemetry). When Ridgeview doesn’t have enough monitored beds available, they must send these patients to other health systems, which can be more than 30 miles away. No one wants to travel far for health care. The Cause for the Community campaign is raising money to add an additional 24 beds with advanced monitoring technology so patients, and their families, can stay in our community to receive exceptional care.
I recently learned just how valuable clinical education is to a health care system such as ours. Nursing graduates often select their future employer based on the additional training available. Ridgeview currently offers a Clinical Education Program and simulation training to help new graduates transition into bedside care. But, we could offer so much more. That’s where the Cause for the Community campaign comes in. We’re raising money to expand the Clinical Education Program and build Ridgeview’s Simulation Program to accommodate more technology so we can attract and retain nurses.
Tonka Bay Retired Physician
This is where philanthropy comes in. Western OB/GYN is committed to giving back to causes that are beneficial to the community, so it increases the health, wellness and viability of our entire region. It also builds camaraderie among the Western OB/GYN team.
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“It’s very important to be able to offer a wide range of services right where our patients live, because increasing access to health care and reducing barriers to care is beneficial to everyone in the community,” said Heidi Edsill, M.D. “There are so many ways that people can have barriers in place. If you live in a smaller community, it’s much more difficult to travel 45 minutes to get to an appointment or come in for follow up care. Getting time off work and the logistics of travel add to the complexity.
Western OB/GYN, A Division of Ridgeview Clinics, understands the importance of being active in the community. That’s why the team is proud to be a Premier Sponsor of Ridgeview Foundation.
Having Western OB/GYN and Ridgeview teams in each of these communities takes away a little bit of that challenge.”
– Heidi Edsill, M.D.
It’s very important to be able to offer a wide range of services right where our patients live, because increasing access to healthcare and reducing barriers to care is beneficial to everyone in the community
Sponsor Spotlight
Western OB/GYN is a long-established, independent practice of board-certified obstetrics and gynecology physicians, certified nurse midwives, certified family nurse practitioner and a certified physician assistant. As a team, they provide an array of services for women in all stages of life. Just like Ridgeview, they serve patients throughout the southwest metro.
“It’s such a good feeling to be part of something bigger than ourselves. We want to live here and stay here and be healthy. We want the community to be a good place for our kids to grow,” said Boudin. “Giving back to Ridgeview Foundation is a natural part of what we do. We want to be part of what makes this such a successful and wonderful community.”
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“It’s a really exciting time to work here and be part of this community,” said Rebecca Boudin, M.D. “Our community is growing, and so is Western OB/GYN.”
No one living in this community should be sent away to another health system to receive health care. They deserve to be cared for close to home at Ridgeview.
– Michael Phelps, President & CEO
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Ridgeview Foundation embarks on multi-year fundraising campaign
Provide faster, smarter, safer care Transform the patient, caregiver and provider experience213 Prepare our community for growth
We’ve learned a lot over the past few years. Our collective response to COVID-19 proved we are resilient, compassionate and capable of more than we ever imagined. Our health care team worked together to provide comprehensive care for our community, and in the process, we grew even stronger as a Ridgeview family. As we look ahead to our 60th anniversary in 2023, we have a lot to celebrate. Ridgeview is now at a transformational point in history. We must continue to enhance our skills and provide additional services, programs and cutting-edge technology to ensure the 300,000 residents in our seven-county service area don’t have to travel far for exceptional health care. That’s why we are embarking on one of the largest campaigns in Ridgeview Foundation history—the Cause for the Community campaign. The Cause for the Community campaign will put Ridgeview at the forefront of modern health care by focusing on three crucial areas:
Cause for the Community campaign will enhance virtually every area within our health care system
By investing in these priorities, we can continue to attract and retain talented physicians and clinical professionals to our community, while keeping high-quality, best-in-class health care close to home. causeforthecommunity.org
Phase 1:
Advanced Monitoring Systems (Telemetry): When there isn’t an advanced monitored bed available at Ridgeview, we must send patients to other health care systems that are nearly 30 miles away. By expanding our telemetry capabilities and adding more technology, we can care for a higher volume of patients with more complex needs. This allows us to keep patient care close to home.
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The first phase of this multi-year campaign will focus on the following initiatives:
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Clinical Education: This is the backbone of a high-quality health care system, and it is an important recruitment and retention tool. We have identified multiple opportunities to expand our clinical education to provide advanced training and simulation technology. This ensures our clinical staff remain prepared for the complex care needs of our community.
Many of us devote our time, talents and contributions because it’s the right thing to do, and we want to make an impact. Sharing our generosity also provides us with an immense feeling of satisfaction.
Sometimes “thank you” doesn’t convey how much we truly care. Financial support of a cause enables you to make a powerful impact, and volunteering allows you to see your impact firsthand.
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Factors That Make Giving Feel Good
4. Create an everlasting impact. You have an opportunity to leave your mark on the world. Planning a future gift—such as one in your will or trust—helps ensure that generations to come will benefit. It can also help protect the causes you love beyond your lifetime.
2. Reflect our values. We all want to be part of a community that shares our values. Showing support, either through gifts of time or finances, can extend your personal connection and give you a sense of belonging. It also reinforces your own belief system.
3. Serve as inspiration. Your generosity may inspire others to follow your lead. Engage loved ones in discussion about your passions, and encourage them to join you in volunteering or raising funds.
5. Recognize individuals. We are often inspired to give back by people who have touched our lives. Tribute gifts are a way to honor those individuals.
No-Obligation Help Ready to see the benefits of your generosity? Contact Kelly Mulleady at 952-777-5099 or kelly.mulleady@ridgeviewmedical.org to discuss ways to make a meaningful impact.
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8 | FOUNDATION FOCUS SPRING 2022 We had so much fun at the 4th Annual Rocks for Ridgeview event at the Chaska Curling Center. Thank you to our 192 curlers who helped us raise more than $20,000 for our Cause for the Community campaign. ROCKS FOR RIDGEVIEW CURLING EVENT 4th Annual Rocks for Ridgeview
FOUNDATION FOCUS SPRING 2022 | 9 GOLF & TASTE CELEBRATION MONDAY, JUNE 20 | ISLAND VIEW GOLF CLUB It’s back, and it’s better than ever! In addition to golf, this year we’re gathering under the big tent for the finest food and drink from local restaurants, breweries, distilleries and more. Golfers will have fun on the course with product demos and golf games to test your skills. Plus, the Grip It & Rip It board has more squares, bigger prizes and more opportunities to win. Help us raise money for the Cause for the Community campaign to ensure exceptional health care is delivered close to home and by the most passionate health care experts. There are multiple ways you can join in on the fun 1 2 3 4 5 6 Become a sponsor Spots are still available! Sign up to golf Coffee Cup: 7:30 a.m. Founder’s Cup: 12:30 p.m. Purchase your square Visit our website to select your square early on the Grip It & Rip It board. Eat local fare Join us at the Taste Celebration from 4–6 p.m. Follow us on social media Watch the action on our Facebook and Instagram pages and you’ll have a chance to receive fun prizes. Donate Donate to our Cause for the Community campaign. Help keep health care close to home. Register now! Scan here to register online or visit ridgeviewfoundation.org for more information. Sign up to Volunteer! Volunteers make this event possible. Join us for a fun day on the golf course and help us raise money for Ridgeview Foundation. Contact our team to sign up.
10 | FOUNDATION FOCUS SPRING 2022 In April, Jersey Mike’s donated 50 percent of their profits April 8–10 This year, Ridgeview awarded $40,000 in scholarships to west-metro students. Funding for the Ridgeview Health Care Scholarship Program is generously provided by Ridgeview Friends & Family, Ridgeview Le Sueur Auxiliary Group and an anonymous community donor. Congratulations to all the winners! Scholarship Winners $40,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS Abby Fisell Belle Plaine Kalli Wischnack Central (NYA) Samantha Teeter Chanhassen Anna Danicich Chaska Madelyn Remer Delano Alexis Rettig Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthrop Margaret Schuft Glencoe-Silver Lake Amelia Lueck Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Alex Beer Holy Family Victoria Gracie Buesgens Le Sueur Henderson Jenna Heimerl Lester Prairie Olivia Lueck Mayer Lutheran Reese Bocks Minnetonka Annabelle Hommer Mound Westonka Anna Moen Orono Zachary Halverson Sibley-East Madeline Paradise Southwest Christian (Chaska) Grace Steffen Waconia Maria Sosa Employee Child (Waconia) Lizbeth Muonio Watertown-Mayer Community Fundraising At Ridgeview Foundation, we are so grateful for the community we are surrounded by. Without the assistance of local establishments and organizations, we would not be where we are today. In the first quarter of 2022, we have had the pleasure of partnering with some of the best and hope to continue in the months to come. Do you know an organization that gives back to their community? Contact the Foundation for inquiries and how you can contribute today! 952-442-6010 | foundation@ridgeviewmedical.org$1,670 CHANHASSEN In March, Cookies for a Cause at Chick-fil-A donated $1 for each cookie sold March 28 – April 4 $500 CHANHASSEN & WACONIA Is this something you would like to get involved in?
FOUNDATION FOCUS SPRING 2022 | 11 Community Fundraising Thank you to the community members who participated in the annual Le Sueur Area Health care Foundation event on April 2. Because of your support, we raised $14,000 for portable ultrasound equipment. An additional $49,000 was raised through the endowment for Le Sueur that is benefiting an emergency department safe room. $14,000 ® Ltd. Ltd. PREVOST PARTNERS INC PREVOST PARTNERS INC ock © 2020 Lockton Compani All rights ed. WestEast ACUPUNCTURE Thank You Corporate Sponsors As a valued friend of Ridgeview, we hope you’ll consider joining us as a Ridgeview Foundation Corporate Partner! Your business will enjoy print, electronic and social media marketing and will have a front seat to our Big Three Events; the Golf & Taste Celebration, Under the Harvest Moon and the Rocks for Ridgeview Curling event. More importantly, you’ll showcase to your employees and customers just how important philanthropy is to you and how much you value keeping their health care close to home. Ridgeview Foundation has sponsorship opportunities available for budgets of all levels. Contact Liz Gerads, Corporate & Principal Gift Officer at 952.442.8061 or liz.gerads@ridgeviewmedical.org.Learn More:
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GOLF & TASTE CELEBRATION GOLF & TASTE CELEBRATION MONDAY, JUNE 20 | ISLAND VIEW GOLF CLUB 13TH ANNUAL NOVEMBER 19 | HAZELTINE NATIONAL GOLF CLUB Scan the code to learn more and purchase a raffle ticket for a 2022 Polaris Ranger and benefit Ridgeview Arlington Campus.
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Jon Crow, Chair, Eden Prairie Katie Barnes, Vice Chair, Chanhassen Mike Bauer, Waverly Brian Beniek, Mound Brett Colbjornsen, Victoria Tim Foster, Wayzata John Hayes, Chaska Darla Holmgren, Waconia Dr. Bruce Hubbard, Excelsior Ryan Johnson, Chanhassen Kevin Koemptgen, Finance Chair, Chanhassen Scott Manion, Victoria Jessica Monarch, Plymouth Jean Murray, Denver, CO Tim Samuelson, Minnetrista Tim Schmidt, Waconia Hans Siefker, Minnetrista Dr. Michael Smith, Tonka Bay Chuck Spevacek, Minnetrista Mark Steingas, Excelsior Carla Struble, Chaska Lindsey Thompson, St. Louis Park Jennifer Tregarthen, Secretary, Waconia Mark Undestad, Chanhassen Troy Werk, Chanhassen David Windschitl, Chanhassen Nikki Vanecek, Minneapolis Steve Yetzer, Waconia Ex-Officio Michael Phelps, President & CEO, Ridgeview Kelly Mulleady, Executive Director, Ridgeview Foundation
