Focus Ridgeview Foundation
Summer | 2015
Donors hear the benefit of Ridgeview’s Communications Center technology upgrade loud and clear The Hoese Family and Security Bank & Trust Co. have been generous supporters of Ridgeview Medical Center for years. In 2007, they helped Ridgeview fund the initial construction and equipment installation of the Communications Center.
The Hoese Family and Security Bank & Trust Co. were recognized for their significant contribution to Ridgeview at the recent Ridgeview Foundation Golf & Taste Celebration. From left are: Gale Hoese, Chad Hoese, Carmen Hoese, Jon Hoese, Tammy Retka, David Hoese, Cindy Hoese, Maemie Hoese and Jeremy Hoese.
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ou may not spend much time thinking about an ambulance until you need one. The ability for emergency personnel to communicate and coordinate their response and treatment can be vital to a successful outcome. It’s the reason the Hoese Family of Glencoe and Security Bank & Trust Co. believe mission-critical communication saves lives. Their recent gift of $352,000 to Ridgeview’s Communications Center will ensure patients and their families have reliable, fast and broad-range emergency communication supporting them when minutes matter most. In 2014, Ridgeview reported 11, 217 ambulance responses and handled those in a systematic, efficient way due to technology. However, Minnesota’s radio response system is saturated and, by spring of 2016, the state will no longer support the platform used by many emergency dispatch centers in the state—including Ridgeview Medical Center.
Jeff Frederick, manager of Ridgeview’s Communications Center, said, “Without a new system, we would be stepping back in time to a very antiquated system with unreliable coverage. A dropped call could mean a life.” Unfortunately, the expense to help save lives in this case isn’t funded with tax dollars. It’s reliant on the vision and generosity of private donors. That is why the gift from the Hoese Family and Security Bank & Trust Co. is so important. Gale Hoese, a third-generation banker whose grandfather founded Security Bank & Trust Co. 80 years ago, says giving back to the community is important to their family. “We heard the critical need and felt strongly we could make a positive impact for our employees, friends, families and surrounding communities—wherever and whenever the unexpected may happen,” Hoese said.
“Ridgeview’s community-focused mission nicely parallels with ours, and we’re thrilled to support the important services they provide to the areas in which many of our customers and employees live and work,” added Keith Peters, branch president, Security Bank & Trust Co.
Doug Stasek, executive director of Ridgeview Foundation, said the gift is transformational. “We express our most sincere thanks for their vision, support and generosity,” Stasek said. Ridgeview Emergency Services at a glance (2014) 11,217 ambulance responses in 2014 Nearly 9,000 transports to Emergency Departments 15 ambulances 730 square miles of coverage 180,000 residents served 110 Emergency Services employees 65 paramedics