Inside this issue Growth and Change 3 | Gala Photos 5 | Donor Honor Roll 6Spring 12

Volume 13 | Issue 1

The Advocate is a publication of the Finley Health Founda-tion produced bi-annually to update constituents on ongoing foundation and hospital events. Please call 563.589.2358 with questions or comments.

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Finley Health Foundation

Finley Launches Its Cardiac Program

A new era has begun at The Finley Hospital. Ushered in by the State of Iowa’s approval for a Certificate of Need (CON) for a cardiac catheterization lab, and reinforced by the Finley Health Foundation’s successful 2012 Gala, Miracles on the Mississippi, Finley has officially gone

cardio.

Much has happened over the past nine months that promises dramatic access to services for the care of cardiac patients who come to Finley. Here are some highlights:

• Finley announces its intent to develop a full-service cardiovascular program, including a cardiac cath lab. In January, Finley applies to the state for a CON, which would enable it to proceed with the cath lab project.

• In April Dr. Tauseef Khan, arrives at Finley as the medical director of the Finley Heart and Vascular Center. Dr. Khan, working in partnership with Cardiologists, LC, based in Cedar Rapids, will provide a range of high-quality heart services not previous seen at Finley.

• Finley received its CON approval from the state on May 23 and immediately begins renovations that will enable cardiac caths by as soon as September 1.

• The first Miracles on the Mississippi Gala, held on June 15 at the Hotel Julien raises more than $110,000 ($85,000 net) to support the Heart & Vascular Center. (See page 5 for more Gala details and photos.)

“You could hardly script a more active and impactful time in Finley’s history than what we are experiencing today,” says David Brandon, president and CEO. “This is a credit to the many physicians, employees, board members and community friends who have assisted us in this ongoing journey to best serve the residents of the tri-states. We thank all of them for their continued support.”

Finley Hospital was a major participant in the American Heart Walk.

The cardiac catheterization lab, now under construction and due to open September 1, will use the very latest in state-of-the-art technology.

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For the fr iends of the Finley Health Foundation

My first 18 months as Finley’s president and CEO have flown past. The job has been, at the same time, challenging and ultimately rewarding. My transition to Dubuque was eased by working at a

great community hospital with outstanding physicians; skilled, compassionate staff; and a tremendously supportive community.

These qualities will continue to serve us well as we enter into a very growth-focused phase in our history. The State of Iowa’s recent approval of our Certificate of Need application to open a cardiac catheterization

lab lays the groundwork for an expanded cardiac service. The Heart and Vascular Center at Finley Hospital, led by Dr. Tauseef Khan, will enhance the level of cardiac care available to Finley patients and all tri-state residents.

Also, within the next year, Finley will begin preparations for a major data information conversion, part of the Iowa Health System’s aggressive program to enhance and simplify the communication of health information between physicians, payors and patients. With the installation of the Epic system, patients of Finley and all of its IHS affiliate hospitals will benefit from an information system that stresses quality and seamless communication via the Electronic Medical Record.

The past year also saw Finley meet and exceed vital patient care measures that will determine future payments for Medicare and Medicaid. Our frequency of hospital-acquired infections and patient falls is down, and patient satisfaction scores continue to climb. We are pleased, but not satisfied, with these metrics as health care rapidly moves closer to a “pay for performance” model.

I am pleased to share this information with you, our trusted friends and donors. Without your support, none of these important initiatives can be possible.

Preparing for Our Future

2012Foundation Board

Finley HealtH Foundation

All activities of the Finley Health Foundation are governed locally by the following members. We appreciate their time and dedication to the Finley Health Foundation.

oFFicers

Paul E. Butler ChairDavid Brandon, FACHE President and CeOChad M Chandlee Vice-ChairTami L. Ryan Secretary/TreasurerChad C. Leitch Ex-Officio

MeMbers at large

Davin C. CurtissKim DavidJean DaoudCarolyn GantzJack HaskenAngela MozenaChad RichardsonTami L. RyanCharlie R. SkempJeffrey D. SpahnPamela S. Westerling, M.D.

Foundation staFF

Daniel W. McCarthy executive directorVicki L. Arnold Foundation Coordinator

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A MESSAGE FROM DAVID BRANDON, FACHE, PRESIDENT AND CEO

DAVID BRANDON

The Dubuque Chamber’s 2012 edition of Dancing with the Stars—Dubuque style, featured

two contestants competing for Finley —Chad Wolbers, Finley CEO, and his wife, Regan, a physician at Dubuque Internal Medicine (seen here performing with her dance partner Steve Bracken. Together Chad and Regan raised $16,305 for the Wendt Center and VNA.

dancing For Finley

We in the tri-states have a lot to be

proud of. Anchored by a renaissance by the City of Dubuque, our community has become quite the place to work and raise a family.

Our town’s turnaround did not happen by chance or by virtue of any single happening. Rather, our rise is the result of decades of effort on the part of thousands of committed, talented people. Outstanding talent was recruited from across the country while native Dubuquers returned home to be a part of the resurgence. The result: Dubuque recently was

named an All-American City for the second time in five years.

The Finley Hospital also has blossomed during Dubuque’s rebirth. It has done so with the same pursuit of excellence demonstrated throughout our community. The addition of a comprehensive cardiac program is the logical next step to being a first-rate community hospital for a first-rate community.

As chair of the Finley Health Foundation Board of Directors, I am proud to play a small role in Finley’s development. In this town, we expect the very best.

Finley Meets dubuque expectations:

eileen Maloney Aigler *Mr. and Mrs. edward A. BabkaMrs. Toni Bogas in Memory of Thomas BogasSteven and Barbara BonnetMr. and Mrs. Wallace e. BrownPaul and Kathleen ButlerPeter and Mary ButlerMs. Christine A. Chapin-TiltonMr. and Mrs. Maurice d. Conwell *Mr. Robert Corkery, Jr. *dr. and Mrs. Paul e. deLongArline H. dieterich in Memory of the dieterich FamilyCharlotte Louise duttle *Anonymousdavid and Audrey HammerMs. Gladys A. Hueneke *dr. don and erm Kahledr.* and Mrs. Peter J. KearneyLaurabelle A. Knepper * John and Karen KnoxMr. and Mrs. William G. KrusePaul and Lavon Laube *Mr. and Mrs. Chad C. LeitchMr. Robert L. McCuneRobert and donna Miller

Janet and Jeffrey Mozenadr. Walter F. Peterson *Susan and ed RittsJudy and Phil RuppelMr. and Mrs. Jeffrey d. SpahnCharles and Jean* StoltzMr. and Mrs. Barrett Thompsondr. and Mrs. edward ThompsonMr. Robby ThompsonBerneta M. decker Tigges *Mrs. Wilma Wallace * in Memory of William and Myrta Finley Nichols and William and Mary Taylor WallaceJohn and Shirley WhiteMr. and Mrs. N. J. Yiannias

FHSN LEGACY CIRCLEMrs. Carol Merchant deanMrs. Helen Ruth donatsch ditmer *Mrs. dorothy dorman *Col. and Mrs. Fred Phelps

* deceased

Finley Legacy Circleestablished in 2006, the Finley Legacy Circle recognizes Friends of Finley who have included our community hospital in their estate plans. The Finley Hospital School of Nursing (FHSN) Legacy Circle honors Finley School of Nursing alumni members in the Legacy Circle. If you have included Finley in your estate and would like to become a member of this exclusive recognition Society, contact the Finley Health Foundation at (563) 589-2358.

2012Board of Directors

tHe Finley Hospital

All activities of The Finley Hospital are governed locally by the members listed below. We appreciate their time and dedication to your community hospital: The Finley Hospital.

oFFicers

Kevin J. Lynch ChairWilliam F. Arnold Vice ChairDavid Brandon, FACHE President and CeONancy Dunkel Secretary/TreasurerChad C. Leitch Past Chair

MeMbers at large

Paul E. Delong, D.M.D.Mike DonohueNancy DunkelF. Hunter Fuerste, M.D.Sarah M. HaskenPeg Kerr, R.N., Ph.D. Timothy J. KunkelBrian J. Nelson, M.D.Jan PowersHillard A. Salas, M.D.Laura R. Witthoeft, M.D.

Medical staFF Greg White, M.D.

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PAuL BuTLER

A MESSAGE FROM PAuL BuTLER, CHAIR, FOuNDATION BOARD

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For expert Cardiac Care,Finley Has Heart

Tauseef Khan, MD, is the practicing cardiovascular specialist for the new Finley Heart and Vascular Center. Khan is board certified in general and

interventional cardiology, as well as nuclear cardiology and echocardiography.

He earned his degree at Mayo Hospital in Pakistan, followed by a residency and cardiology fellowship at Dayton, Ohio’s Wright State university. The Finley Heart & Vascular Center and Khan will work in partnership with Iowa’s leading cardiologist practice, Cardiologists, LC, based in Cedar Rapids.

The addition of the Finley Heart and Vascular Center will provide a needed heart-health resource for patients and their referring physicians in the tri-state area.

complete Menu of servicesFinley’s experienced heart team will provide cardiology and vascular services and treatments including:

Valvular Heart DiseaseHyperlipidemia (cholesterol)Pulmonary HypertensionMitral Valve ProlapseHeart Disease During PregnancyAdult Congenital Heart DiseasePreventive CardiologyPeripheral Vascular DiseaseHeart ArrhythmiaHypertensionCoronary Artery DiseaseCongestive Heart Failure/CardiomyopathyCardiac RehabilitationPacemaker ClinicInvasive and Noninvasive Peripheral Vascular Disease Treatment

The Center also offers subspeciality heart care, including:

ElectrophysiologyHeart FailurePeripheral Vascular DiseaseEchocardiographyNuclear Cardiology Imaging

Finley employees celebrated the opening of the Finley Heart and Vascular Center.

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Jim Normandin and Chad Wolbers conduct some serious business.

Enjoying the evening, Eric and Julie Ritland, and Brad and Jenny Leeper, from Invision Architects.

Juli Skemp (center) visits with Steve and Tami Ryan at the Miracles on the Mississippi pre-dinner reception.

Dr. Mike and Molly Dalton (right) made a surprise announcement, the awarding of a major gift from the estate of the late Bill Kruse. Gala chair, Barb Potts introduced the couple.

Jason Lamoreau, from Stokes Auction Group, was entertaining and professional as he conducted the Live Auction.

The Finley 2012 Gala Miracles on the Mississippi was a tremendous success. Led by Barb Potts Senior Vice President PCG Trust Relationship Manager at u.S. Bank, and a dedicated team of volunteers, the Gala raised more than $85,000 for the new Finley Heart and Vascular Center. Special thanks to our

event sponsors and special event committee members who made this event possible:

2012 Gala Miracles on the Mississippi

sponsorsEpic Tri-State Independent Physicians u.S. BankAramark

Herrig & Herrig Financial ServicesInvision ArchitectsManorCareStorey Kenworthy

committee MembersBarbara Potts, Event ChairVicki ArnoldViva BetznerPeggy BrandonWally BrownJan Friedman

Karen GonzalezJuli HarrisDeb HesselingKarissa KelleherSarita KoneruDan McCarthy

Lisa MeyerKathy MillerAngie MozenaTami Ryan Julia Skemp

6 Please be assured that 100 percent of each donation is used in the manner the donor requested. All gifts to the Finley Health Foundation are locally invested and used strictly for the benefit of Finley initiatives.

This list does NOT include gifts to the VNA. donations to the VNA are recognized in the VNA Action newsletter.

$50,000+Ruth Muir EstateThe Sunshine Circle of The Finley Hospital

$10,000-$49,999A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co. Charitable FoundationCommunity Foundation of Greater DubuqueConlon Construction CompanyArline H. DieterichDubuque Internal Medicine, P.C.Dubuque Racing AssociationPremier BankWahlert Foundation

$1,000-$9,999Alliant Energy FoundationBill and Vicki ArnoldRick and Diana BatchelorDr. Tom and Anne BendaPaul and Judy BrandtJohn and Regina BrennanWallace and Barbara BrownButler Family FoundationPaul and Kathleen ButlerChad and Laura ChandleeCrescent Electric FoundationDubuque Bank and Trust Dubuque Fighting SaintsDubuque Podiatry, P.C.Dupaco Community Credit UnionJanet Groh EfferdingFalb Family Charitable FoundationThe Finley Hospital AuxiliaryThe Finley Hospital School of Nursing Alumni Assn.Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 568Krishnarao GorrepatiCheryl and Dan HaggertyJack Hasken and Sarah McDonald HaskenMark and Julie HermannCraig and Patty HertherArnie and Joyce Honkamp

Martha and David KempKlauer Mfg. FoundationJohn and Karen KnoxSudhir and Sudha KoneruTim and Kim KunkelChad and Rita LeitchLongshadow FoundationEric and Linda LucySteve and Ann McCorkindaleR. Michael and Judith McCoyBob and Donna MillerTeresa NealDr. Bryan Pechous and Dr. Krynn Buckley- PechousRichardson Motors, Inc.Edwin and Susan RittsPhil and Judy RuppelSteve and Tami RyanHillard and Angela SalasDon and Karen ShineSpahn & Rose Charitable FoundationSteele Capital Management, Inc.Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program Variety Club of IowaSherry and Gary Weiner

Dr. James and Pauline WhiteGregory and Tamera WhiteLaura and Chad WitthoeftChad and Regan WolbersThom and Char WoodwardN. J. and Christine Yiannias

$500-$999Abbott LaboratoriesAlliant Energy FoundationDouglas and Lynn BeckerMarty BergerAntonia BogasJodi BungeSteve and Susan ChapmanRichard and Martha CorfmanJohn and Cathy DarrahAndrew and Jennifer DaugheteeDr. Tom and Judy EdmondsNeal ErdmannBonnie and Stephen HerrinJan HirschInVision Architecture, Ltd.Mrs. Peter KearneyMichel KellyDeborah A. La Beau, MDJeanne Ann May EstateRobert V. McAllister Family

Dan and Lisa McCarthyMarty and Nancy McNamerJeffrey and Janet MozenaLois and Bert MuirDeanne and Joseph RobbinsSanofi-aventisSchaefer FarmsJeff and Sherry Spahn

$100-$499Advanced Medical TransportAramarkTri-State NeedleartsSteve and Kathleen AbbaSheila AdamsAdvanced Medical TransportAlliant EnergyAmerican Trust & Savings BankAndrea AnglinAramarkDiane and Stoy AsmussenEd and Shirley BabkaDonna BannonJulie BartmannMarvin and Carol Becker

Dr. Daryl and Roben BeeDelora BelangerJill and Cory BellmannAlfred and Karen BirchJoy BirdDonna BisanzJolene and John BiverDavid BlondinDoug and Suzanne BoeckmannLois BonifasRussell and Virginia BradkeDianne BrandtYolanda BrauerElizabeth BrayJ’Neane and Kenton BridenChris and Daniel BrimeyerAmy BroonerGreg and Trisha BrosiusJoyce BrownKenneth and Kari BrownStephen BuggsPeter and Mary ButlerDiane and William CallahanGeorge L. CassatChris Chapin-Tilton and Jac TiltonDr. John and Mary Jo ChapmanBob and Anne ChestermanNancy Ciapalo

Finley Health Foundation 2011 Honor roll oF donorsFor gifts received from January 1, 2011, through December 31, 2011

IT’S A FACT: All gifts to the Finley Health Foundation are locally invested and used strictly for Finley initiatives. FINLEY FACT: The technology at the Wendt Regional Cancer Center rivals that found at large university and research hospitals.

7Christa ClaussenRebecca ClaytonAmanda CoakleyCharles and Nan ColinWayne and Barbara CollinsCindy and Philip CookPatricia CopelandKatherine CorneliusAngela CotyPatrick and Carla CrahanFred CransJim and Monica CuroeDavin and Renee CurtissMyra and Paul DeLongCarol DionRichard and Aleen DirschelJack and Jan DitmarDoland JewelersJohn and Lois DrexlerDavid DrexlerDubuque ENT Head & Neck SurgeryLaura DuerrStacey DuveKim and David DuweLori Effenheim

Piper EganAmy EllerbachPaul G. EllerbeckEntegee Engineering Technical GroupKen and Sharon EricksonRonald and Julie EsserPaul N. ExstromBetty FleschFloorShow Furniture & FlooringFlexsteel Industries, Inc.Janet and Alan FordJan FriedmanDr. C. Rommel and Donnelle FuerstePatricia and Richard GaulkeGeisler Brothers CompanyTom and Paula GieseJim and Bernita GilbertsonKaren GonzalezHeather GoodendorfHerman GortonSara and Mark GuentherSusan HaberCynthia HahnJuli and Scott HarrisWalter and Lois HarrisonHealth Services Credit UnionRoni and Bill HeilMary and Dean Heller

Debra and Sam HesselingKathy and Patrick HicksonBarbara HingtgenWalter M. HodgeBridget HohmannJohn and Anita HulsizerGina JaegerArnold and Darlene KaufmannJim and Peg KircherBob and Judy KlauerGary KlostermannSondra KochDr. Bobby and Sarita KoneruJennifer KressJennifer and Gary KriegWilliam G. and Barbara M. KruseAnonymousMolly LammersSandra LaPageJohn C. LauPatricia and Michael LehmkuhlRobin LeiboldBecky LeytemLocks of Love EventLori and Mark Ludescher

Dolores MaahsDr. Ross and Sally MaddenShelley and Mike MaloneJacquie and Herbert ManternachCharlotte MartinEnos and Janet MatsonDenise and Rodney MatthewsMcCullough Creative Group, Inc.Marilyn McDonaldDr. Michael and Megan McKennaMerck Sharp & Dohme Corp.Darrell MichelsBonnie and Randy MihmDouglas MillerKathy MillerAngie and Terry MozenaConnie and Ralph MyersRose and Walter NealDr. Kristin Nelson and Dr. Brian NelsonO’Connor & Thomas, P.C.David and Jan PacholkeBarbara M. PetersonJoseph PfohlRobert and Mellita PommerichDennis and Kristie PoppJan and Mike PowersSusan RadabaughCynthia and Ron Rath

Bruce and Carleen RehmkeCharlye ReuterChad and Emily RichardsonLori and Craig RieglerEdwin and Susan RittsAnne RothMary RoutleySt. Columbkille’s ChurchDr. Peter and Ginger SakasBonnie and Steven SandersDon and Wilma SandersSheila and Gene SchaulRuth ScheitzachPeter and Barbara SchenckHelen J. ScheppeleCarolyn SchmidtMax and Carlotta SchmidtWendy and Roger ScholbrockJenny SchuellerMary Jane SchulerSchurman’s Wisconsin Cheese Country, Inc.Sandra and Dennis SchultKaren ShafferRoy and Linda ShermanElizabeth Shifflett

Shirley SigmanDr. Ronald and Jeannie SimsDan and Karen SlagelJolene StackisState Central BankJohn J. SteckelDeborah and Terrance SteckleinTheresa SteckleinAndrea StelpflugNancy and Keith StocksMichael and Norma StollSheena and Bret StreckwaldJohn and Bridget SturmMr. and Mrs. Dan SullivanMonte ThorpeLori TrauschTri-State Independent Physicians Assoc.Tri-State NeedleartsLouise TurnerJennifer utheBarbara Van BlarcomDr. John and Terri VinerJane WagnerDavid and Nancy WahlertKarla and Dan WaldbilligElisabeth WallJohn and Peg WalzConstance E. Weber

IT’S A FACT: All gifts to the Finley Health Foundation are locally invested and used strictly for Finley initiatives. FINLEY FACT: The technology at the Wendt Regional Cancer Center rivals that found at large university and research hospitals.

8 Cheri Weber-WrightWendt Center EmployeesCindy and Kevin WeidemannPam Westerling and Steve StampsMelissa WesthoffAdele WetterSusan and Carl WilliamsChris WilsonNancy Wilson and Art WinneKristin WoodwardTina and Scott Wulfekuhle

$1-$99Gary AnkenyAnonymousJoann ArensdorfBetty ArtusRichard and Joyce AvenariusNichole AxtellNancy and Edwin BandstraTabitha and Michael BartelmeElaine BartonMary and Reid BatteramRichard L. BeecherTari and Frederick Beeler

Mary Jane BeitzelDebra BellCheryl and Gregory BellmannRita BertschJulie BeyerRev. Dr. Ken and Rev. Nancy BickelCharlene BieberMolly BiermanJoy BlackburnKathleen and Richard BlasenDawn BlaserDonna BrandelBrenda BrehmDonna BreitbachRobert and Mary Pat BreitfelderSharon BrenkeSusan and Ronald BrimeyerRuth BrownSally BurbachJeannette BurkeKimberly and Kyle BurosPatt CarmackJoyce and James CartmillMarni ChandleeJanet and Ronald CookRobert and Kellie CookCookin Something up Mary Jo and Thomas Danner

Patricia and Charles DelaneyJennifer DemmerMarlin and Susan DeweerdtElizabeth DieboldLindsay DolandPatricia EggersDeanna and Steve EhrlichBrooke EllisAmy and Sean EsterhuizenCheryl FinkElizabeth FishlerJohn and Carol FlynnPatricia and Ricky FoleyMr. and Mrs. FordneyNorman and Marabeth FreundKenneth and Joan FureJeffrey and June GaberSharon and Terry GahertyConnie and Bob GallagherLisa GantenbeinJoseph and Barbara GeistkemperJessica GeorgeCarol and James GeronzinBecky GillespieVicki and Mel Gratton

Melvin and Beverly GravesMarjorie and Paul GrevasRichard and Dawn HallGeorge and Goldie HarmonRoberta HarringtonPaul HartelDaniel and Robin HavensFran and Donald HedemanDaniel HelphreyMichelle and Dan HerrigStanley HewittMary L. HoganMatthew and Stephanie HornsBarbara and Paul HorsfallDavid and Susan HuehneMr. Tom Jack, Jr.Eileen JaegerCindy and James JohnsonShirley A. KalbDouglas and Jean KappJaime KempKelly and Darren KentCrystal KilgoreMr. and Mrs. Lawrence A. KleinLaura and James KnabelKevin and Dianne KochTricia KoellerJay Krambeck

Shannon and Benjamin KrapflDavid and Susan KrauseKristine KreutnerJanet and William LabanShelley LairdBrian LangMichael and Susan LangeJacqueline and Don LarkinDaniel and Karen LaunspachTheresa and Tim LawlerVicki LeeserCharlotte LeickBarbara LeutholdJoan LoeckeMarilee LoneyWanda LuebkeL. John Luke and Margaret Cornils LukeWilliam and Betty Ann MausserJerrilyn MaxwellGloria and Edward MayDr. and Mrs. Jeff MazzantiPatricia “Pat” McAteeMindi M. McDermottTodd and Dana McDermottMarlene McDonnell

Daniel and Kelly McMahonBarbara MeloyLouis and Gladys MerfeldRosanne and James MetcalfKathy and Tom MeyerLisa and Gary MeyerMarvin and Myrtle MeyerJaime MeyerWilliam and Shirley MeyerRita and Maynard MiesenKris A. NeenanDavid and Elizabeth NeuhausJulie and Gary NorbyPatrick and Darlene O’NeillMary Ohnesorge-ThielenAlice and Albert OsterkampJames PatchSheila and Joseph PillardJune and Jerry PriceChristine and Thomas ReavellKevin and Barbara ReibelSusan ReillyFern and Jesse ReinsteinBeverly and Jake ReiterClem and Elizabeth ReuterRebecca RichardsonKris and Stephen RodhamKeith Roth

2011 Honor roll oF donorssponsors continued

The Finley Health Foundation recently completed its 2010 Annual Report. It is available on the Foundation page of the Finley Hospital web site, www.finleyhosiptal.org.

9Sarah and Jeremy RouseMargaret A. RyanElaine and David SadewasserHarold ScaceShawn SchaeferAudrey SchaeferDon and Barb SchaibleRhonda ScheffertMargaret and William SchmittgallEugene M. ScholtesKent and Brenda SchreiberKent and Kathy SchumacherGary and Barbara ScogginGreg ScreminDr. Allen Meurer and Dr. Diane Sorenson

Steve and Stacy StackisKaren StoewerCarol and John StruveKathy SuttonCarla TaftTandem Tire & Auto Service, Inc. Shellie ThalackerImogene ThillErik and Crissy ThomsRosie and Ron TimmermanVera Louise Tippe and John TippeTom and Lois TrilkDan and Amy UnmachtMarie ValentineCatherine Van Paemel

Betty VanderlooKaren VanostrandKatherine VeachDeb and Joe VizeMary VosbergBob and Marlene WallenhorstPeggy WeilandBecky WelterJulie WernimontCrystal WestphalDavid and Judi WeydertPaul and Jeanette WiegmanJames and Geri WietersMichaeleen WindersLisa Wulf

friends of the finley health foundation pay tribute to loved ones by making gifts in their honor or memory. these contributions support the quality care that The Finley Hospital delivers.

Honors | MeMorials The Finley Health Foundation thanks the following donors for making honor or memorial gifts between January 1, 2011, and December 31, 2011.

tribute for ruth M. baumhoverFinley Hospital Auxiliary

tribute for Vernon “butch” birdJerry and June Price

tribute for Michelle breitbachElizabeth A. Bray

tribute for dale a. brownJoyce M. Brown

tribute for Margaret cottyAngela Coty

tributes for dr. luke c. FaberPatrick and Carla CrahanDr. John and Mary Jo ChapmanDavid DeckerJohn and Lois DrexlerFlexsteel Industries, Inc.Melvin and Beverly GravesArnold and Darlene KaufmannMarilyn McDonaldEdwin and Susan RittsShirley SigmanDavid and Nancy Wahlert

tribute for Finley rehab services and Westmark physical therapyGary Ankeny

tribute for Vivian FossRichard and Kathleen Blasen

tribute for K. bruce lauritsenJim and Bernita Gilbertson

tribute for norma M. glynnNancy Wilson and Art Winne

tribute for Horacio M. gonzalesGary and Barbara Scoggin

tribute for rosemary gorrellThe Finley Hospital Auziliary

tribute for nick and linda lucyEric and Linda Lucy

tributes for robert V. McallisterDavid R. McAllisterJamie McAllisterMarty McAllisterPatrick McAllisterPete McAllisterRob McAllisterVic McAllisterDiane Wayne

tributes for edith s. normanAnonymousRita BertschMarjorie GrevasJulie NorbyMargaret A. RyanThe Sunshine Circle of the Finley HospitalBetty W. Vanderloo

tributes for Judy pfohlDonna BrandelJoseph A. PfohlBarbara L. Van Blarcom

tribute for Helen pollockThe Finley Hospital Auxiliary

tribute for Mary lou poppDennis and Kristie Popp

tribute for ray schmidtCaolyn Schmidt

tribute for colleen c. skoglundThe Finley Hospital Auxiliary

tribute for carl “Kelly” trilkTom and Lois Trilk

tribute for James VaskeAnonymous

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Grants Fund Hospital Programs

Over the years, The Finley Hospital has benefited from generous grants made by local tri-state organizations. This year is no different as recently announced grants are funding important Finley programs and projects.

The Dubuque Racing Association (DRA)/Mystique Casino funds many worthy organizations in the tri-states, and Finley is fortunate to be among them. This year the Foundation secured a $10,251 DRA grant to purchase a motorized stretcher for the Radiology Department. As patients get larger the need for equipment that

allows staff to safely transport them throughout the hospital grows more urgent. DRA grants to Finley and the VNA have now surpassed $460,000.

Once again, the Fraternal Order of Eagles has chosen to support Finley through its grassroots fundraising efforts. Grants made for 2012 have been designated for diabetes education ($2,500), the Wendt Regional Cancer Center ($5,000) and for family programs at the VNA ($230).

These grant awards enable Finley to build and grow clinical programs that make a real difference in the lives of those in our community. We thank these organizations for their community focus and for placing their confidence in Finley to be responsible stewards with their dollars.

Maybe It’s Time for estate Planning

Planning for the management of our estate for after we die is not something we enjoy thinking about, much less discussing. Yet, for many who do not make the appropriate preparations, they risk their assets not being used as they would have wished after death, particularly being lost to taxes.

The Finley Health Foundation offers estate planning services, free of charge, to friends and donors in the community. These unbiased, professional services are provided by Thompson & Associates out of Nashville, TN, one of the country’s leading estate planning firms. Thompson and Associates’ only task is to assist Finley friends in planning their estates according to their wishes.

Here are several reasons why the estate planning process through Finley is worth considering:

• This service is provided completely free of charge and with no obligation. The Finley Health Foundation pays Thompson & Associates on a retainer basis. • All information shared in the estate planning process is confidential. • Estate planning clients will not be asked to purchase products or to allow another party to manage their money. • After your estate plan has been completed, clients can take the recommendations to their own legal/ financial advisors to complete the implementation process.

If you are unsure how taxes will impact your estate, or if you own a business, or you have heirs you wish to provide for, estate planning services may be right for you. For more information, call Dan McCarthy at the Finley Health Foundation at 563.589.2358.

Michael Duehr, from Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 568-Dubuque (second from right) presents a check for $5,000 to David Brandon, Finley president and chief executive officer. Joining them are Diana Batchelor, Finley chief nursing officer; Dr. Bobby Koneru, medical director of the Wendt Regional Cancer Center, and Mike Kelly, administrative director of the Wendt Center.

11The Finley Hospital is fortunate to have many friends and supporters in the tri-state area, perhaps none more committed than the financial services sector. Over the years, our community’s banks, credit unions, wealth managers and insurance providers have played a significant role in the success of Finley health care services through their

philanthropic and volunteer efforts.

Here are some examples of how these institutions have demonstrated their support to Finley:• Dubuque Bank & Trust recently announced a new product, a Pink Debit Card, and will donate a percentage of each

transaction to the Wendt Regional Cancer Center. These funds will enable the Wendt Center to acquire a positioning device to aid in the delivery of radiation to women with breast cancer.

• u.S. Bank was a major sponsor of the 2012 Gala, and its Senior Vice President/Trust Relationship manager, Barb Potts was this year’s event chair.

• Premier Bank made a generous gift to the Wendt Center and provided volunteers to assist at the Gala.• Dupaco Community Credit Union has been a stalwart donor to Finley capital campaigns and also participates as a

sponsor of Finley’s popular Pink the Rink Night.• American Trust & Savings Bank, Liberty Bank and State Central Bank, along with such firms as Honkamp-Krueger and

Co., Herrig & Herrig Financial Services, Steele Capital Management, Platinum Services, Cottingham & Butler, Kunkel & Associates, Heartland Financial and Eide Bailly, have made important contributions to Finley through campaign gifts and event participation.

Aside from their financial contributions, these organizations also encourage their executives and staff to volunteer for numerous worthy community organizations. Finley has benefited mightily from this executive volunteerism, as many financial services leaders have served on Finley boards and assisted with fundraising campaigns.

When these companies talk about “giving back to the community,” we at Finley know they mean it.

Finley Salutes Financial Services Industry

Staff from DB&T (and a guest) gathered for a Pink Debit Card kickoff photo. Top Left to Bottom Right: Mickey Lamp, Norma Kramer, Abbey Smith, Kelley Schiesl, Chris Rogers, Christy Kelley, Tammy Hampton, Jackie Clewell, Paul Butler (chair of the Finley Health Foundation Board), Dan McCarthy (executive director of the Finley Health Foundation), Brian Kallback, Lori Lensch, Diane Hefel, Michelle Hager, Tracie Huseman, Becky Topping, Lynne Feldermann, Kelsie Mason, Kathy Kahle and Doug Stillings.

We acknowledge our vital role in the tri-state community and seek to understand and serve its needs.

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Coming SoonDespite the temperatures, pink the rink is just around the corner. Mark your calendars

to come out and support breast cancer awareness at The Finley Hospital and the VNA.

Saturday, October 27, 2012

VNA Gala - Friday, October 5, 2012

Sunshine Fall Fair - Monday, October 22, 2012