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Norman Regional Health Foundation901 N. Porter Ave., Box 1665Norman, OK [email protected]
The Newsletter of Norman Regional Health Foundation
Our MissiOn
Norman Regional Health Foundation’s mission is to “enhance excellent health
care. “ We accomplish this by supporting Norman Regional Health System’s mission of providing “...quality and compassionate
health care services and education to our regional community in a responsive,
efficient and safe manner.”
S U M M E R 2 0 1 5
Foundation FocusRenew. Reclaim. Rebuild. renew our commitment to patients.Help patients reclaim their independence.Give patients the tools to rebuild their lives.
For the last 15 years, our residents have come to Norman Regional’s Rehabilitation Hospital with challenges that have changed the course of their lives. Whether they suffered a traumatic injury from a car accident or experienced a severe stroke, our patients all have one goal in common: to recover basic skills that give them great joy, such as holding their children, taking a walk outside or talking with a friend.
With a $1.4 million grant from the Norman Regional Health Foundation, this multi-faceted project included improvements to every area of our Rehabilitation Services program – Norman Regional Rehabilitation Hospital, Norman Regional Physical Performance Center, and Moore Medical Center Physical Rehabilitation Services.
Renovations completely modernized the Rehabilitation Hospital at Norman Regional and brought new and advanced therapies to help in our patients’ recovery.
Our expanded pediatric therapy program now includes a new gym and new therapy equipment elevating the care we provide to our littlest patients.
With new and advanced therapies, including the latest in acute rehabilitation medicine and technology, our patients no longer have to travel outside our community to receive the therapy they need.
Independence Park, an outdoor therapy park, has helped our patients overcome the challenges they will face outside their home when the leave our hospital. The course, designed by our team of physical therapists, helps patients navigate various surfaces and barriers they will encounter after rehabilitation.
We want to thank the many Foundation donors who helped to make this a reality for our patients. $500,000 - Norman Regional Health System; $250,000 - Norman Regional Auxiliary, Norman Regional Health Foundation; $50,000 - Anonymous, Norman Physician Hospital Organization, LLC, TEAMHealth Emergency Medicine; $25,000 - Oklahoma Sports and Orthopedics Institute $10,000 - Arvest Bank, BancFirst, Carol and Scott Bauman, Amy and Courtney Brackin, INSURICA – Agar, Ford, Jarmon & Muldrow, Norman Anesthesia Providers, Margaret and Donald Pape, Republic Bank & Trust, Sports Talk/KREF, Dr. Jeffrey M. and Twila Waltner; $5,000 - Anonymous, Altus A. Davidson, Paulette and Tom McCaleb, Ann and Harold Powell Family, Jane and Mike Sigmon Foundation; $1,000 - $4,999 - Cleveland County Abstract, Debbie and Richard Christian, Dr. James and Dail Cobb, Margie and Bennie Graves, Beverly Harkness, Judy J. Hatfield, Dianne Kittinger, Marge Liesenfeld, Jennie and John McFadden, John Meharg, Lynn and Jerry Weber, Drs. Sonal and Stephen Yang
Officers:Randy Laffoon, Chairman
Courtney Brackin, Chairman-Elect
Russ McReynolds, Secretary/Treasurer
Andy Paden, Past Chairman
Board:Scott BaumanDarlene BowlineMarty CainJustin Z. CoveyDiane DraggBecky FranklinSusan GladhillKris GlennChris Graves Joan GreenleafBeverly HarknessJames O. HarpDianne KittingerLori LindseyPatrick Livingston, DOCurtis McCartyDavid NimmoAnn NuttleMargaret PapeRainey PowellCharles ThompsonJim WadeJeffrey Waltner, MDLynn WeberPaul E. Wilson
Honorary \Board:Maureen BynumPamela ClintonJudy CoxDoane HarrisonJudy HatfieldGary JarmonJudith A. JimersonCraig W. JonesMike McIntoshDonald Roberts, DDSJohn Todd
Staff:Erin Barnhart Executive Director
Tonnie Dosser Donor Relations & Grants
Trisha Crow Development Coord.
EMSStat Receives New Emergency TrailerThrough the efforts of the NRH Foundation and a $25,000 grant from Firehouse Subs, Norman Regional Health System’s EMSStat Department recently received a Public Safety Trailer. This trailer will make a tremendous impact on the quality of care we provide to our patients. The new trailer will be a multifaceted hub during emergency response initiatives and special event coverage. It will also serve as a mobile command center during major disasters.
Your Gifts in Action!
Front Row: Shannon Largent, Julia Burleson, Erin Barnhart, Debbie Christian, Jennifer Walker, Jeanine Rainwater,
Clyde Brawner. Second Row: Toby Branum, Tim Putnam, Julie Mallory, Stacey Kuykendale, Kristen Potts, Trish Crow,
Mari Newcomer, Kyle Hurley, Paul Jones. Back Row: Jeff Mincher, Donovan Bewsick, Greg Peery, Naghi McGlaston
Karen Saunkeah, front center, is the winner of the $5 Challenge and the proud owner
of an Atlas Safe Room. 562 employees were entered in the $5 Challenge, thank you for
your gifts!! A special thank you to Atlas Safe Rooms for donating the storm shelter.
The following grants were recently awarded, with funding from the iGive Campaign, to improve the quality of patient care:
• Diabetes Center: Smart TV and computer for patient education in clinic
• Learning Resources: CAPE Train the Trainer
• Media Services: NEC data projectors for the Education Center at Porter
• Women’s & Children’s: Bereavement brochures and envelope seals
• Women’s & Children’s: Perinatal continuing education program books
• Diagnostic Imaging: Software upgrade for stereotactic biopsy system
• Behavioral Medicine: DVD series for patients• Cardiovascular ICU: Bladder scanner• Learning Resources: “Manikins” and
extension pieces• Mother Baby Clinic: Breastfeeding books
for new mothers• Noble Family Clinic: AED for clinic• Nursing Administration: Sponsorship of
Sweet Treat Friday for Nurses Week• Stroke: ASLS program materials• HealthPlex: Exercise equipment for
workout area• Women’s & Children’s: AccuVein View finder
The 2015 iGive Employee Campaign ended with over 1,075 NRHS employees supporting the needs of our community!
Your contributions totaled almost $170,000.
We invite everyone out to see the new EMSStat trailer.
Firehouse Subs RestaurantWednesday, June 3, 2015 at 10:00 a.m.
1301 S I-35 Service Road, Suite 104, Moore, OK
La Dolce VitaThe Sweet Life…an Italian inspired theme along with gourmet dining and dancing entertained more than 250 guests at the 8th annual Ambassador Ball in February. The gala, hosted by the Norman Regional Health Foundation, provides support to further the life-saving mission of the Norman Regional Health System and Foundation initiatives.
The proceeds from this year’s Ball, chaired by Lynn Weber, will benefit the Foundation’s Art for Healing project: Sanctuary. Sanctuary is a public art piece that will grace the entrance to Norman Regional Moore, scheduled to open in spring 2016.
Board President Randy Laffoon welcomed guests to the event held at the University of Oklahoma Memorial Union and Vice Chair Courtney Brackin introduced Foundation Executive Director Erin Barnhart. Brower Hatcher and Marly Rogers, the artist and assistant, shared the concept behind the Sanctuary art piece.
The event committee was made up of several hard working individuals: Darlene Bowline, Justin Covey, Diane Kittinger, Lori Lindsey, Margaret Pape, and Susan Gladhill.
After enjoying a five-course gourmet meal the guests were treated to the music of Think Big Party Band.
Dedication. Passion. Experience. Integrity. Courage.
Norman Regional Health System, Eventures, Inc., Arvest Bank, Bernstein Global Wealth, Management, Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc., Crowe & Dunlevy, Floyd Law Firm, PC, Oklahoma Sleep Associates, Perinatal Center of Oklahoma, Republic
Bank and Trust, TeamHealth, Axis Practice Solutions, BancFirst, Bank of Oklahoma, Amy and Courtney Brackin, Sherri and David Durica, Foliart, Huff, Ottoway & Bottom, JHBR Architecture, Lockton Companies, Norman Physician Hospital
Organization, Pediatrix Medical Group, Jane and Mike Sigmon, Trifecta Communications, Valliance Bank, Kim Jackson and David Whitaker, Admiral Express, Dr. Muhammad Anwar, Darlene and Charlie Bowline, Eide Bailly, LLP, Flintco, Inc., Susie
and Chris Graves, Susie and Craig Jones, Pete Kirkham, Dr. Steve and Lori Lindsey, Drs. Kelly and Quentin Lobb, Jennifer and Curtis McCarty, Dr. Rick and Carol McCurdy, Robin Wiens and Russ McReynolds, Medical Park West, Norman Clinic, Norman
Transcript, Prudential Retirement, Sooner Valet, Ann and Greg Terrell, Dr. Jeff and Twila Waltner, Advantage Benefits Plus, Erin and Eric Barnhart, JoAnn Belknap, Nancy and David Brown, Cain & Cain Estate Planners, Kim and M. Dan Caldwell, Meegan and Alan Carter, Dr. John and Stefanie Chace, Pam and Gary Clinton, Kathey and Gordon Drummond, Embassy Suites, First
Party Receivables Solution, Cindy and Charles Gilmore, Susan and Vernon Gladhill, Joan and Lea Greenleaf, Dr. and Mrs. Harold Haralson, Vicki and Ken Hopkins, Dr. Daniel and Diane Isbell, Johnson Controls, Dianne Kittinger, Debbie and Randy Laffoon, The McKinney Partnership, OG&E, Margaret and Don Pape, Phuel Marketing, Mary and Rainey Powell, Paula and
King Price, Charlotte and Dick Reynolds, Martha and Don Roberts, Jill and Richie Splitt, Sports Talk 98.5FM, Gina and Chuck Thompson, Dr. Kristin and Jason Thorp, Drs. Kyle Toal and Susan Chambers, Dr. Jerry and Lynn Weber
Sponsors of the Evening were:
Front: Amy Brackin, Debbie Laffoon, Jennifer Austin; Back: Courtney Brackin, NRHF Board
President Randy Laffoon, Mark Austin
Jerry and Lynn Weber (Ambassador Ball Chair)
Curtis and Jennifer McCarty, Carol and Dr. Rick McCurdy
These words describe the NRHF Board of Directors. These generous people serve unique and critical roles that support our impact on Norman Regional Health System. This group, composed of diverse individuals with a wide range of experiences and skill sets, lend their expertise in leading change.
Each director is slated to only serve for a period of time and we must say goodbye to some amazing people for now.
Darlene Bowline, Lori Lindsey, Patrick Livingston, Andy Paden
Thank you to all who have served and are serving to make the Foundation and NRHS a gem right here in our own backyard.
SanctuaryA place for healing and hope.
We hope you enjoy reading about how your donations affect NRHS. But if you’d prefer to not receive our quarterly newsletter, please call (405) 307-1077 or email us at [email protected]
On May 20, 2013, one of nature’s most powerful storms unleashed its wrath on our community. An EF-5 tornado tore its way through miles of homes, schools and businesses, leaving complete destruction in its wake. Moore Medical Center, one of Norman Regional Health System’s hospitals, took a direct hit. Our staff on duty courageously put their lives at risk to save the lives of our patients, families and visitors.
As a result of their courage, we lost no one at our hospital that day. Our staff emerged from the rubble and immediately began to care for the wounded. We knew that our role as the trusted healthcare provider was always important, but on that day and in so many ways, our role became so much more evident and our commitment to rebuild so much more important.
On May 20, 2014, Norman Regional Health System broke ground on a new $29 million facility and made good on our promise to return to the Moore community. Now, we stand together. The rebuilding of the medical center will be a powerful symbol of the Moore community’s endurance in the wake of devastation.
To honor the courage and caring that took place on May 20, 2013 and to inspire hope and healing for the future, an inspirational public art piece, Sanctuary, has been selected. The commissioned art will serve as an iconic entry point for the new healthcare facility. Art helps restore people’s spirit after a disaster and knits ravaged communities back together. To the outside world that is rooting for our recovery, it will send the message that we are stronger now than ever before.
The piece was designed as a three-dimensional configuration of the Norman Regional Health System logo, which symbolized the links between physicians, staff, patients and community. With more than 2,400 crystal connectors, Sanctuary’s prismatic light will induce feelings of hope and healing for those entering Norman Regional Moore. The pyramid can be entered through four triangular openings. Once enveloped in the luminous crystal chamber, one experiences a magical effect, shimmering rainbow prisms reflected on the floor, on the structure and on oneself.
Sanctuary was created by Brower Hatcher and Mid-Ocean Studios of Providence, RI. Hatcher has received three National Endowment for the Arts Fellowships and a Guggenheim Fellowship.
To make a gift toward this symbol of hope and healing, please contact the Norman Regional Health Foundation at 405/307-1077 or visit www.NRHFoundation.org/give.
This initiative is a wonderful way for you to aid our patients in their healing, their families in their coping, and our staff in their critical work. Your support will be an investment in the emotional healing of our community.
