Johnson Memorial Health Services (JMHS) was officially honored March 16 during the Ag Day and Health Fair as one of seven hospitals in the State of Minnesota to be designated as a Comprehensive Advance Life Support (CALS) facility. Dr. Darrell L. Carter of ACMC in Granite Falls, one of the CALS program founders, made the presentation to JMHS hospital staff.

The CALS Program is an educational program designed specifically for rural health providers. CALS prepares participants to evaluate and treat time-sensitive, life or organ threatening emergencies in the whole sphere of medicine including the critically ill or injured patient who may have experienced trauma, cardiac, stroke, respiratory, OB, pediatric or neonatal emergencies.

The program maintains a rural focus to help healthcare teams working in rural areas with resources such as specialized equipment that may not be available. They use a team approach for training and real-world practice and advocates a systems-based approach that links healthcare institutions and providers at all levels and stages of

emergency care.

Stacey Lee, JMHS CEO said “This prestigious designation is a testament to JMHS’s dedication to the wellbeing of our community. The CALS process requires a high level of commitment from both staff and providers to meet the stringent criteria for training and involvement, up-to-date technology and evidence of commitment to the CALS principles.”

CALS hospitals are considered leaders in the field. The designation can also enhance recruitment potential it becomes a benchmark for quality training and practice, membership in a community of like-minded institutions and educational opportunities for staff.

The following are also CALS certified, but were not present at the Health Fair for the presentation: Jill Christie (FNP), Julie Olson (PA/FNP), Sue Helgeson (RN), Pam Kloster (RN), Robin Nohrenberg (RN), Kris Gruwell (RN), Maggie Pehrson (RN), Deb Gee (RN), Marilee Landmark (RN), Mary Helgeson (RN), Nicole Stock (LPN) and Cindy Benson (LPN). Jodi Streich (ward secretary) has also been instrumental in this accomplishment by coordinating sending staff to the CALS courses.

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Pictured: Stacey Lee (CEO), Lori Andreas (COO), Dr. Ralph Gerbig, Dr. Darrell Carter (CALS Director), Dr. Ayaz Virji, Carla Lee (FNP), Jen Erdmann (Asst. Hospital DON), Monica Dessonville (LPN), Courtney Bothun (RN), Julie Erdmann (RN), Mikkel Conover (RN).

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Introducing...

Dr. Grong has more than 23

years of practice experience

providing comprehensive

health care for people of

all ages. He specializes in

Internal Medicine and

Pediatrics.

Dr. Grong received his DO

from the Kirksville College

of Osteopathic Medicine

in Missouri and residency

training at Western Reserve

Care System in Youngstown,

Ohio.

Dr. Larry Grong

Seeing patients May 17.

Megan (Prestholdt) Lynch- Human Resource (HR) Director Megan has ten years of Human Resources experience with fortune 500 companies such as Best Buy, The Schwan Foood Company, C.H. Robinson and Starkey Hearing Technologies. She graduated from Dawson-Boyd High School and completed her undergrad from North

Central University in Minneapolis, MN. Megan and her husband, Michael, recently relocated to Dawson.

Jen Erdmann, RN - Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) Jen has worked in healthcare for more than 15 years in the acute setting and at JMHS for 10 years. In addition to her ADON duties she is a circulating nurse in the OR and was the previous ER Coordinator at JMHS. Her role as the CALS certification leader was instrumental in helping

JMHS obtain this prestigious designation.

Jacob Redepenning - Business Office Manager Jacob joined JMHS in December. He enjoys working in healthcare due to its complexity as reimbursement, regulations and legislation are constantly changing. Jacob interned in the finance department at JMHS in the summer of 2014. He graduated from North Dakota State

University with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Finance. Jacob grew up in Madison and graduated from Lac qui Parle Valley High School. He has recently relocated to Madison.

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Medical StaffSpring is often considered the season of new beginnings. Fresh buds bloom, animals awaken and the earth seems to come to life again. For Johnson Memorial Health Services (JMHS) spring has brought a number of exciting new endeavors.

This Fall we look to break ground for the new capital project that includes a new Care Center, relocated parking lot and helipad, a new JMHS campus entrance, a new Surgical Suite, and some internal renovations.

The project is set to begin construction no later than September 30, 2016. The entire project is estimated to take between 24 to 28 months. Project information will be made available to the community in various communication mediums before and throughout construction.

In addition to the new construction project, JMHS has added e-Psychiatry, Pulmonary Rehab and Interventional Radiology services to meet the ever changing needs of our community.

It is an exciting time for JMHS – our patients, residents, medical providers, staff, and community! The additional services and new building project strategically positions JMHS to compete in the ever-changing healthcare climate and remain in a position of strength to improve patient care, continue to develop new services, and recruit physicians and specialists in the future.

Visit our website at www.jmhsmn.org for up to date information on the construction project and other JMHS happenings.

From the Administrator

JM Foundation Board of Directors

Dean Solem, Chairman

Marilee Jager, V. Chair

Melissa Anderson

Ken Club

Carole Femrite

Rachel Schilling

Paul Strand

Karen Stom

Julie Turnberg

Carla Lee, FNP-BCFamily Practice

Dr. Ayaz VirjiFamily Practice

Stacey L. LeeCEO/Administrator

Dr. Larry Grong Family Practice

Dr. Ralph GerbigFamily Practice

When you or a family member is ill or injured, where do you turn? If you’re like most in our community, you go to Johnson Memorial Health Services (JMHS). Why? Because you know, you will receive absolute top-notch medical care. And you also know that you’ll be treated like a real person, by experienced and compassionate healthcare professionals.

Last year your generous donations and grant money helped JMHS purchase new High Definition (HD) Endoscopy Equipment used to do Colonoscopies and Gastroscopies. This equipment is the best offered in the industry. The HD equipment provides a crisp image that allows physicians to detect pre-cancerous lesions and abnormalities earlier and aides in performing faster, safer and more effective procedures.

As medical care advances, JMHS is committed to staying on the cutting edge providing services that promote the health and wellbeing of our community. Which is why we have changed our annual fundraiser Gala to a BASH (Building A Superior Healthcare). We believe it better reflects our mission of partnering with JMHS for the health and viability of our community.

Each donation to the JMFoundation allows JMHS to continue to provide Excellence in Healthcare, Everyday– for you, for your loved ones, for every person in the community. It truly all comes back to you!

JMHS Board of Directors

Carla Johnson, Chairman Kris Bach

George Thesing, V. Chair Jesi Martinson

Dustin Citrowske, Treasurer Ken Perkins

Dan Fondell, Clerk Tami Schuelke-Sampson

Julie Turnberg

Jill Christie, FNP-BCFamily Practice

Jen Erdmann

Megan Lynch

Jacob Redepenning Julie Olson, FNP, PA-C

Family Practice

Foundation Donations in 2015

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Thank you for your support!

2015 JMHS Financials

9/30/2015 9/30/2014

Total Operating Revenue $ 16,122,644 $ 14,819,484

Expense

Patient Care & Other Services 7,878,343 7,528,251

General & Administrative 6,292,911 5,782,405

Depreciation & Amortization 857,937 924,684

Interest 107,511 113,145

Total Expenses 15,136,702 14,348,485

Non-Operating Gains, Net 616,164 440,373

Deficit of Revenue & Gains over Expenses & losses $ 1,602,106 $ 911,372

Revenues:

Contributions                                       $ 40,041.89

Events Contributions                     $ 35,735.00

Interest                                                                $      832.06

Total Revenue                $  76,608.95

 

Expenses:

Event supplies                                                  $    3,756.30

Supplies                                                               $      488.40

Donation to JMHS                                $ 57,872.00*

Fees                                                                      $         0.00

Scholarships                                                       $    3,000.00

Total Expenses                                             $  65,116.70

Net income minus expenses: $ 11,492.25

Funds:

Dr. Maus Scholarship                $     48,694.77

Endowment                                                  $  220,523.55

                           

Does not reflect changes in funds listed above.

 

Numbers reflect Fiscal Year End September 2015

* Oncology Suite/Bus

2015 JM Foundation Financials

$0-99

Aaron & Jennifer Erdmann

Amy & Darin Plessner

Anderson Living Trust

Anthony & Jean Menden

Arbie & Bonnie Lee

Beverly Skordahl

Bob & Sue Lund

Breberg Agency

Brian Reinert

Charles & Janice Prestholdt

Charles & Lisa Thompson

Clayton Houff

Clete & Rachel Schilling

Clyde & Hope Dessonville

Cori & Rick Bothun

Cindy & Mike Staab

Dan & Karolee Knudson-Lee

Dan & Luanne Fondell

Dan & Stacey Lee

Daniel & Dana Lien

Daniel Jarner

Dave & Courtney Bothun

David Pederson &

Peggy Crosby

Dawson Dairy Queen

Dawson Grain

Dawson Oil

Dawson Sentinel

Dawson Truck Parts

Dean & Joyce Pearson

Denny & Gen Hullstrom

Donald & Alice Perkins

Donn & Sue Mork

Douglas & Donna Hermanson

Eldon & Pat Kragh

Elizabeth Hastad

Florence Werner

Gail Ochsendorf

Gary & Julie Turnberg

Heartland Eye Care

J. Dennis Anderson

Jager Building

Jake Farmen

James & Maren Bakken

Jason & Bonnie Will

Jason & Mikkel Conover

Jennifer Devine

Jill Matthies

Jill Kemen

Jim’s Clothing

Joel & Susie Ehrenberg

John & Diane Nevins

John & Effie Deno

John Dessonville

Jon & Tammy Wager

Julie & Al Erdman

Kacey Schaffer

Karen & James Mamer

Kathy Odden

Keith & Judy Kunde

Kelly & Billy Lindeman

Kelly & Mike Wente

Kenwood & Diane Peet

Kim & Danny Miller

Kris Johnshoy

Kristine & Mike Cosentino

Leslie & Deb Sather

Lindsay Perkins

Lisa Kuechenmeister

Loren & Carole Femrite

Lori & James Pehrson

Lowell & Mary Berglund

LQP Broadcasting

Marc’s On Main

Marcus & Janet Fenske

Marvell Moen

Matt & Kayla Viessman

Melissa Anderson

Melva Larson

Michael & Jody Bjerke

Michelle & Andy Ross

Midwest Truck Parts

Missy & Dan Struxness

Nathan & Jessica Martinson

Nicole & Andrew Stock

Nolan Jasperson

Norma & Gordy Powers

Our Saviors of Baxter Church

Patricia Saltness

Peter & Vicki Strand

Philip Greseth

Randy & Julie Fjerkenstad

Randy Kockelman

Richard & Deborah Clark

Ronald Helgeson

Scott Ochsendorf

Sharilyn & Douglas Bates

Sheila Windingstad

Sue Christopher

Swenson, Nelson & Stulz

Tac Computers

Timothy & Brenda Halvorson

Tri County Insurance

Valerie & Jason Olson

Vern & Laurel Silvernale

Wayne & Laura Dahl

Wayne & Shirley Anderson

$100-499

AGP

Becky & Terry Overlander

Brian & Jennifer Lewandowski

Brianna Sather

Calista Bergerson

Chris & Patti Mork

Colonial Life Grove Agency

Crystal & Tom Bothun

Curtis & Sharon Johnsrud

Dawson Enginnering

Dawson Co-op Credit Union

Dean & Sadie Solem

Doryce Farmen

Ellen & Michael Alberg

Erickson Chevrolet

Gale & Barb Torstenson

Grace Church

Hanson & Dahl Funeral

Harold & Ruth Solem

Howalt-McDawell Insurance

Jill Christie

Jeff & Carla Johnson

John & Carla Lee

Joyce Nikolaisen

Justin & Marilee Jager

Karen & Roger Strom

Kimberly & Derrick Ochsendorf

Kris Munger

Lac Qui Parle Coop

Lee Motor

Lori & Jeff Andreas

LQP Lutheran - WELCA

Melburne Fjerkenstad

Muriel Stringer

Nancy Fosse

Pat Michaelson

Providence Valley WELCA

Roger & Audrey Ellefson

Ronald & Elizabeth Erickson

Sam & Mary Olson

Strand Agency

Tami Saue

Todd & Amanda Hennberg

$500-999

Shelia Bovee

Dawson Designated Charities

Eide Bailly

Jeff Moe

Kristyn & Jeff Wicht

Jon & Stacy Stratmoen

Ken & Sandra Club

Paul & Andrea Olson

$1,000-4,999

Kathy & Dwayne Johnson

MinnWest Bank Dawson

$5,000 –9,999

LQP Hope Network

$10,000 – 15,000

In Memory of

Steven J. Anderson

$20,000 – 50,000

Phil Maus

Stacey Lee J.D. C.P.A., – CEO/Administrator. Stacey joined JMHS in 2015 as the CEO/Administrator. Stacey holds a strong legal background and intimate knowledge of the facility. She previously held the CFO position at JMHS for 7 years. Stacey has been practicing law for 8 years, primarily assisting farm and business clients with

their tax, estate planning, and succession needs. As CEO, this knowledge will be beneficial with the upcoming JMHS capital building project, as well as working with ever-changing healthcare legislation.

Lori Andreas, RN, BSN, LNHA – Chief Operating Officer (COO). Lori Joined JMHS in 2013 as the Director of Acute Patient Care Services. She has more than nine-years of healthcare experience and holds a nursing home administrator’s license. As COO and Director of Patient Care Services, Lori oversees the clinical services and daily operations of

the clinic, care center, and hospital.

Erika Emmons - Occupational Therapy. Erika joined JMHS last fall. She works with people of all ages to help them participate in the things they want and need to do through the therapeutic use of everyday activities. Erika is also trained and certified in the Fast ForWord® program. Fast ForWord® is a computer program designed for children

with ADHD and Autism. The adaptive training program modifies temporal and spectral processing of acoustic stimuli through computer modified speech and tones. Erika graduated from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities.

Continued on page 7

Nexplanon ImplantNexplanon is a progestin–only (estrogen-free) implant placed in the inner, upper arm hidden from view. It is effective to prevent pregnancy for up to 3 years. Done as an outpatient procedure, this method is convenient for busy women who don’t want to worry about daily, weekly or monthly administration.

Carla Lee, Certified Family Nurse Practitioner is trained and certified in the Nexplanon implant. To see if you’re a good candidate call 320-769-4393 to schedule a Nexplanon consult.

Pulmonary RehabPulmonary Rehab is an exercise and education program designed to help people with chronic lung disease lead a more active life. People with chronic lung disease often suffer with shortness of breath which makes performing daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grocery shopping difficult.

Pulmonary Rehab provides specific exercises to help increase strength and make daily activities easier to do. It also provides patients and their families a better understanding of lung disease, what medications do and the important role they play, when to call a health care provider, the importance of good nutrition and hydration and tips that could help keep from being hospitalized.

Talk to your primary health care provider about your interest in the program. JMHS will assist with determining insurance coverage.

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e-PsychiatryJMHS is pleased to announce the addition of e-Psychiatry services. Dr. Bergina Brick-house Isbell specializes in psychiatry and will be providing services to JMHS patients every Monday. Dr. Isbell currently practices medicine in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. She specializes in working with patients with history of emotional and physical

trauma as well as individuals with special needs. She completed her undergraduate and graduate education at the Johns Hopkins University School of Public Health. Dr. Isbell obtained her medical degree from Eastern Virginia Medical School. She finished her Psychiatry residency at the Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Medicine.

Interventional RadiologyInterventional radiologists provide minimally invasive, targeted treatments. They use X-rays, MRI and other imaging to advance a catheter in the body, usually in an artery, to treat at the source of the disease internally. They offer the most in-depth knowledge of the least invasive treatments available coupled

with diagnostic and clinical experience across all specialties. Interventional radiology treatments offer less risk, less pain and less recovery time compared to open surgery. Dr. Steven Johnson is a 23-year veteran of radiology and will be offering treatments monthly.

Appointments for services on this page can be made through Outreach at 320-312-2133.

Oncology and HematologyDr. Ferdinand Addo specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with cancer and blood diseases. He has over twenty-five years of oncology and hematology experience. His approach to care is personable and patient focused.

Dr. Addo is board certified in medical oncology,

hematology, and internal medicine. He received his medical degree from the University of Ghana Medical School in Legon, Accra, Ghana. He completed residency at Howard University Hospital in Washington, D.C. and completed fellowships in both oncology and hematology at Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C. Dr. Addo sees patients monthly.

Endometrial Ablation One in five women experiences the symptoms and effects of a heavy period. If you are one of them Endometrial Ablation might be right for you. An endometrial ablation is an outpatient procedure performed by Dr. Monte Merrell, OB/GYN at JMHS. The procedure uses heated saline to treat the uterine lining, or

endometrium. Ideal candidates are premenopausal women for whom child-bearing is complete.

For more than ten years Dr. Monte Merrell, OB/GYN, has been providing care for women of all ages, specializing in high-risk obstetrics, post-menopausal medicine, laparoscopy and minimally invasive surgery. Dr. Merrell sees patients bi-monthly

New Outreach Doctors and Services at JMHS

Dr. Monte MerrellOB/GYN

Avera Marshall

Dr. Ferdinand AddoOncology & HematologyPrairie Lakes Healthcare System

Carla Lee, FNPFamily Practice

Courtney Bothun, RNPulmonary Rehab

Coordinator

Dr. Bergina Brickhouse Isbell

Psychiatrye-Psychiatry

Dr. Steven JohnsonInterventional Radiology

Voyageur Radiology, LLC

Erika Emmons

Lori Andreas

Stacey Lee

Stacey Lee J.D. C.P.A., – CEO/Administrator. Stacey joined JMHS in 2015 as the CEO/Administrator. Stacey holds a strong legal background and intimate knowledge of the facility. She previously held the CFO position at JMHS for 7 years. Stacey has been practicing law for 8 years, primarily assisting farm and business clients with

their tax, estate planning, and succession needs. As CEO, this knowledge will be beneficial with the upcoming JMHS capital building project, as well as working with ever-changing healthcare legislation.

Lori Andreas, RN, BSN, LNHA – Chief Operating Officer (COO). Lori Joined JMHS in 2013 as the Director of Acute Patient Care Services. She has more than nine-years of healthcare experience and holds a nursing home administrator’s license. As COO and Director of Patient Care Services, Lori oversees the clinical services and daily operations of

the clinic, care center, and hospital.

Erika Emmons - Occupational Therapy. Erika joined JMHS last fall. She works with people of all ages to help them participate in the things they want and need to do through the therapeutic use of everyday activities. Erika is also trained and certified in the Fast ForWord® program. Fast ForWord® is a computer program designed for children

with ADHD and Autism. The adaptive training program modifies temporal and spectral processing of acoustic stimuli through computer modified speech and tones. Erika graduated from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities.

Continued on page 7

Nexplanon ImplantNexplanon is a progestin–only (estrogen-free) implant placed in the inner, upper arm hidden from view. It is effective to prevent pregnancy for up to 3 years. Done as an outpatient procedure, this method is convenient for busy women who don’t want to worry about daily, weekly or monthly administration.

Carla Lee, Certified Family Nurse Practitioner is trained and certified in the Nexplanon implant. To see if you’re a good candidate call 320-769-4393 to schedule a Nexplanon consult.

Pulmonary RehabPulmonary Rehab is an exercise and education program designed to help people with chronic lung disease lead a more active life. People with chronic lung disease often suffer with shortness of breath which makes performing daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grocery shopping difficult.

Pulmonary Rehab provides specific exercises to help increase strength and make daily activities easier to do. It also provides patients and their families a better understanding of lung disease, what medications do and the important role they play, when to call a health care provider, the importance of good nutrition and hydration and tips that could help keep from being hospitalized.

Talk to your primary health care provider about your interest in the program. JMHS will assist with determining insurance coverage.

Internal Happenings

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e-PsychiatryJMHS is pleased to announce the addition of e-Psychiatry services. Dr. Bergina Brick-house Isbell specializes in psychiatry and will be providing services to JMHS patients every Monday. Dr. Isbell currently practices medicine in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. She specializes in working with patients with history of emotional and physical

trauma as well as individuals with special needs. She completed her undergraduate and graduate education at the Johns Hopkins University School of Public Health. Dr. Isbell obtained her medical degree from Eastern Virginia Medical School. She finished her Psychiatry residency at the Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Medicine.

Interventional RadiologyInterventional radiologists provide minimally invasive, targeted treatments. They use X-rays, MRI and other imaging to advance a catheter in the body, usually in an artery, to treat at the source of the disease internally. They offer the most in-depth knowledge of the least invasive treatments available coupled

with diagnostic and clinical experience across all specialties. Interventional radiology treatments offer less risk, less pain and less recovery time compared to open surgery. Dr. Steven Johnson is a 23-year veteran of radiology and will be offering treatments monthly.

Appointments for services on this page can be made through Outreach at 320-312-2133.

Oncology and HematologyDr. Ferdinand Addo specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with cancer and blood diseases. He has over twenty-five years of oncology and hematology experience. His approach to care is personable and patient focused.

Dr. Addo is board certified in medical oncology,

hematology, and internal medicine. He received his medical degree from the University of Ghana Medical School in Legon, Accra, Ghana. He completed residency at Howard University Hospital in Washington, D.C. and completed fellowships in both oncology and hematology at Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C. Dr. Addo sees patients monthly.

Endometrial Ablation One in five women experiences the symptoms and effects of a heavy period. If you are one of them Endometrial Ablation might be right for you. An endometrial ablation is an outpatient procedure performed by Dr. Monte Merrell, OB/GYN at JMHS. The procedure uses heated saline to treat the uterine lining, or

endometrium. Ideal candidates are premenopausal women for whom child-bearing is complete.

For more than ten years Dr. Monte Merrell, OB/GYN, has been providing care for women of all ages, specializing in high-risk obstetrics, post-menopausal medicine, laparoscopy and minimally invasive surgery. Dr. Merrell sees patients bi-monthly

New Outreach Doctors and Services at JMHS

Dr. Monte MerrellOB/GYN

Avera Marshall

Dr. Ferdinand AddoOncology & HematologyPrairie Lakes Healthcare System

Carla Lee, FNPFamily Practice

Courtney Bothun, RNPulmonary Rehab

Coordinator

Dr. Bergina Brickhouse Isbell

Psychiatrye-Psychiatry

Dr. Steven JohnsonInterventional Radiology

Voyageur Radiology, LLC

Erika Emmons

Lori Andreas

Stacey Lee

Foundation Donations in 2015

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Thank you for your support!

2015 JMHS Financials

9/30/2015 9/30/2014

Total Operating Revenue $ 16,122,644 $ 14,819,484

Expense

Patient Care & Other Services 7,878,343 7,528,251

General & Administrative 6,292,911 5,782,405

Depreciation & Amortization 857,937 924,684

Interest 107,511 113,145

Total Expenses 15,136,702 14,348,485

Non-Operating Gains, Net 616,164 440,373

Deficit of Revenue & Gains over Expenses & losses $ 1,602,106 $ 911,372

Revenues:

Contributions                                       $ 40,041.89

Events Contributions                     $ 35,735.00

Interest                                                                $      832.06

Total Revenue                $  76,608.95

 

Expenses:

Event supplies                                                  $    3,756.30

Supplies                                                               $      488.40

Donation to JMHS                                $ 57,872.00*

Fees                                                                      $         0.00

Scholarships                                                       $    3,000.00

Total Expenses                                             $  65,116.70

Net income minus expenses: $ 11,492.25

Funds:

Dr. Maus Scholarship                $     48,694.77

Endowment                                                  $  220,523.55

                           

Does not reflect changes in funds listed above.

 

Numbers reflect Fiscal Year End September 2015

* Oncology Suite/Bus

2015 JM Foundation Financials

$0-99

Aaron & Jennifer Erdmann

Amy & Darin Plessner

Anderson Living Trust

Anthony & Jean Menden

Arbie & Bonnie Lee

Beverly Skordahl

Bob & Sue Lund

Breberg Agency

Brian Reinert

Charles & Janice Prestholdt

Charles & Lisa Thompson

Clayton Houff

Clete & Rachel Schilling

Clyde & Hope Dessonville

Cori & Rick Bothun

Cindy & Mike Staab

Dan & Karolee Knudson-Lee

Dan & Luanne Fondell

Dan & Stacey Lee

Daniel & Dana Lien

Daniel Jarner

Dave & Courtney Bothun

David Pederson &

Peggy Crosby

Dawson Dairy Queen

Dawson Grain

Dawson Oil

Dawson Sentinel

Dawson Truck Parts

Dean & Joyce Pearson

Denny & Gen Hullstrom

Donald & Alice Perkins

Donn & Sue Mork

Douglas & Donna Hermanson

Eldon & Pat Kragh

Elizabeth Hastad

Florence Werner

Gail Ochsendorf

Gary & Julie Turnberg

Heartland Eye Care

J. Dennis Anderson

Jager Building

Jake Farmen

James & Maren Bakken

Jason & Bonnie Will

Jason & Mikkel Conover

Jennifer Devine

Jill Matthies

Jill Kemen

Jim’s Clothing

Joel & Susie Ehrenberg

John & Diane Nevins

John & Effie Deno

John Dessonville

Jon & Tammy Wager

Julie & Al Erdman

Kacey Schaffer

Karen & James Mamer

Kathy Odden

Keith & Judy Kunde

Kelly & Billy Lindeman

Kelly & Mike Wente

Kenwood & Diane Peet

Kim & Danny Miller

Kris Johnshoy

Kristine & Mike Cosentino

Leslie & Deb Sather

Lindsay Perkins

Lisa Kuechenmeister

Loren & Carole Femrite

Lori & James Pehrson

Lowell & Mary Berglund

LQP Broadcasting

Marc’s On Main

Marcus & Janet Fenske

Marvell Moen

Matt & Kayla Viessman

Melissa Anderson

Melva Larson

Michael & Jody Bjerke

Michelle & Andy Ross

Midwest Truck Parts

Missy & Dan Struxness

Nathan & Jessica Martinson

Nicole & Andrew Stock

Nolan Jasperson

Norma & Gordy Powers

Our Saviors of Baxter Church

Patricia Saltness

Peter & Vicki Strand

Philip Greseth

Randy & Julie Fjerkenstad

Randy Kockelman

Richard & Deborah Clark

Ronald Helgeson

Scott Ochsendorf

Sharilyn & Douglas Bates

Sheila Windingstad

Sue Christopher

Swenson, Nelson & Stulz

Tac Computers

Timothy & Brenda Halvorson

Tri County Insurance

Valerie & Jason Olson

Vern & Laurel Silvernale

Wayne & Laura Dahl

Wayne & Shirley Anderson

$100-499

AGP

Becky & Terry Overlander

Brian & Jennifer Lewandowski

Brianna Sather

Calista Bergerson

Chris & Patti Mork

Colonial Life Grove Agency

Crystal & Tom Bothun

Curtis & Sharon Johnsrud

Dawson Enginnering

Dawson Co-op Credit Union

Dean & Sadie Solem

Doryce Farmen

Ellen & Michael Alberg

Erickson Chevrolet

Gale & Barb Torstenson

Grace Church

Hanson & Dahl Funeral

Harold & Ruth Solem

Howalt-McDawell Insurance

Jill Christie

Jeff & Carla Johnson

John & Carla Lee

Joyce Nikolaisen

Justin & Marilee Jager

Karen & Roger Strom

Kimberly & Derrick Ochsendorf

Kris Munger

Lac Qui Parle Coop

Lee Motor

Lori & Jeff Andreas

LQP Lutheran - WELCA

Melburne Fjerkenstad

Muriel Stringer

Nancy Fosse

Pat Michaelson

Providence Valley WELCA

Roger & Audrey Ellefson

Ronald & Elizabeth Erickson

Sam & Mary Olson

Strand Agency

Tami Saue

Todd & Amanda Hennberg

$500-999

Shelia Bovee

Dawson Designated Charities

Eide Bailly

Jeff Moe

Kristyn & Jeff Wicht

Jon & Stacy Stratmoen

Ken & Sandra Club

Paul & Andrea Olson

$1,000-4,999

Kathy & Dwayne Johnson

MinnWest Bank Dawson

$5,000 –9,999

LQP Hope Network

$10,000 – 15,000

In Memory of

Steven J. Anderson

$20,000 – 50,000

Phil Maus

Megan (Prestholdt) Lynch- Human Resource (HR) Director Megan has ten years of Human Resources experience with fortune 500 companies such as Best Buy, The Schwan Foood Company, C.H. Robinson and Starkey Hearing Technologies. She graduated from Dawson-Boyd High School and completed her undergrad from North

Central University in Minneapolis, MN. Megan and her husband, Michael, recently relocated to Dawson.

Jen Erdmann, RN - Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) Jen has worked in healthcare for more than 15 years in the acute setting and at JMHS for 10 years. In addition to her ADON duties she is a circulating nurse in the OR and was the previous ER Coordinator at JMHS. Her role as the CALS certification leader was instrumental in helping

JMHS obtain this prestigious designation.

Jacob Redepenning - Business Office Manager Jacob joined JMHS in December. He enjoys working in healthcare due to its complexity as reimbursement, regulations and legislation are constantly changing. Jacob interned in the finance department at JMHS in the summer of 2014. He graduated from North Dakota State

University with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Finance. Jacob grew up in Madison and graduated from Lac qui Parle Valley High School. He has recently relocated to Madison.

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Medical StaffSpring is often considered the season of new beginnings. Fresh buds bloom, animals awaken and the earth seems to come to life again. For Johnson Memorial Health Services (JMHS) spring has brought a number of exciting new endeavors.

This Fall we look to break ground for the new capital project that includes a new Care Center, relocated parking lot and helipad, a new JMHS campus entrance, a new Surgical Suite, and some internal renovations.

The project is set to begin construction no later than September 30, 2016. The entire project is estimated to take between 24 to 28 months. Project information will be made available to the community in various communication mediums before and throughout construction.

In addition to the new construction project, JMHS has added e-Psychiatry, Pulmonary Rehab and Interventional Radiology services to meet the ever changing needs of our community.

It is an exciting time for JMHS – our patients, residents, medical providers, staff, and community! The additional services and new building project strategically positions JMHS to compete in the ever-changing healthcare climate and remain in a position of strength to improve patient care, continue to develop new services, and recruit physicians and specialists in the future.

Visit our website at www.jmhsmn.org for up to date information on the construction project and other JMHS happenings.

From the Administrator

JM Foundation Board of Directors

Dean Solem, Chairman

Marilee Jager, V. Chair

Melissa Anderson

Ken Club

Carole Femrite

Rachel Schilling

Paul Strand

Karen Stom

Julie Turnberg

Carla Lee, FNP-BCFamily Practice

Dr. Ayaz VirjiFamily Practice

Stacey L. LeeCEO/Administrator

Dr. Larry Grong Family Practice

Dr. Ralph GerbigFamily Practice

When you or a family member is ill or injured, where do you turn? If you’re like most in our community, you go to Johnson Memorial Health Services (JMHS). Why? Because you know, you will receive absolute top-notch medical care. And you also know that you’ll be treated like a real person, by experienced and compassionate healthcare professionals.

Last year your generous donations and grant money helped JMHS purchase new High Definition (HD) Endoscopy Equipment used to do Colonoscopies and Gastroscopies. This equipment is the best offered in the industry. The HD equipment provides a crisp image that allows physicians to detect pre-cancerous lesions and abnormalities earlier and aides in performing faster, safer and more effective procedures.

As medical care advances, JMHS is committed to staying on the cutting edge providing services that promote the health and wellbeing of our community. Which is why we have changed our annual fundraiser Gala to a BASH (Building A Superior Healthcare). We believe it better reflects our mission of partnering with JMHS for the health and viability of our community.

Each donation to the JMFoundation allows JMHS to continue to provide Excellence in Healthcare, Everyday– for you, for your loved ones, for every person in the community. It truly all comes back to you!

JMHS Board of Directors

Carla Johnson, Chairman Kris Bach

George Thesing, V. Chair Jesi Martinson

Dustin Citrowske, Treasurer Ken Perkins

Dan Fondell, Clerk Tami Schuelke-Sampson

Julie Turnberg

Jill Christie, FNP-BCFamily Practice

Jen Erdmann

Megan Lynch

Jacob Redepenning Julie Olson, FNP, PA-C

Family Practice

Johnson Memorial Health Services (JMHS) was officially honored March 16 during the Ag Day and Health Fair as one of seven hospitals in the State of Minnesota to be designated as a Comprehensive Advance Life Support (CALS) facility. Dr. Darrell L. Carter of ACMC in Granite Falls, one of the CALS program founders, made the presentation to JMHS hospital staff.

The CALS Program is an educational program designed specifically for rural health providers. CALS prepares participants to evaluate and treat time-sensitive, life or organ threatening emergencies in the whole sphere of medicine including the critically ill or injured patient who may have experienced trauma, cardiac, stroke, respiratory, OB, pediatric or neonatal emergencies.

The program maintains a rural focus to help healthcare teams working in rural areas with resources such as specialized equipment that may not be available. They use a team approach for training and real-world practice and advocates a systems-based approach that links healthcare institutions and providers at all levels and stages of

emergency care.

Stacey Lee, JMHS CEO said “This prestigious designation is a testament to JMHS’s dedication to the wellbeing of our community. The CALS process requires a high level of commitment from both staff and providers to meet the stringent criteria for training and involvement, up-to-date technology and evidence of commitment to the CALS principles.”

CALS hospitals are considered leaders in the field. The designation can also enhance recruitment potential it becomes a benchmark for quality training and practice, membership in a community of like-minded institutions and educational opportunities for staff.

The following are also CALS certified, but were not present at the Health Fair for the presentation: Jill Christie (FNP), Julie Olson (PA/FNP), Sue Helgeson (RN), Pam Kloster (RN), Robin Nohrenberg (RN), Kris Gruwell (RN), Maggie Pehrson (RN), Deb Gee (RN), Marilee Landmark (RN), Mary Helgeson (RN), Nicole Stock (LPN) and Cindy Benson (LPN). Jodi Streich (ward secretary) has also been instrumental in this accomplishment by coordinating sending staff to the CALS courses.

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Pictured: Stacey Lee (CEO), Lori Andreas (COO), Dr. Ralph Gerbig, Dr. Darrell Carter (CALS Director), Dr. Ayaz Virji, Carla Lee (FNP), Jen Erdmann (Asst. Hospital DON), Monica Dessonville (LPN), Courtney Bothun (RN), Julie Erdmann (RN), Mikkel Conover (RN).

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Introducing...

Dr. Grong has more than 23

years of practice experience

providing comprehensive

health care for people of

all ages. He specializes in

Internal Medicine and

Pediatrics.

Dr. Grong received his DO

from the Kirksville College

of Osteopathic Medicine

in Missouri and residency

training at Western Reserve

Care System in Youngstown,

Ohio.

Dr. Larry Grong

Seeing patients May 17.