32nd Annual North Colorado Med Evac Golf Tournament raises over $40,000 . . . . . . . . . . . 8

UNC Bears, Banner/NCMC Benefit from Community Partnership . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

true northSummer 2014 • Volume 4 • Issue 2Transforming local healthcare through philanthropy

Mike and Marilynn Loustalet – Recognizing the Importance of Healthcare Philanthropy . . . .3

Cover photo courtesy of Juan Leal.

In This IssueLetter from Foundation LeadershipWe’re better working together to bring philanthropy in our area forward . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Mike and Marilynn Loustalet - Recognizing the Importance of Healthcare PhilanthropyHow the Belle Marquand Loustalet Memorial Nursing Scholarship came to be . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Belle Marquand Loustalet Memorial Nursing Scholarship Recipients Maria Libretti and Cara Schneider . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

NCMC Renovation Project Underway$60 million Master Campus Plan update . . . . . . 6

Mildred S . Hansen Scholarship Recipient Martha Solis 2014 Mildred S . Hansen Tuition Nursing Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

32nd Annual North Colorado Med Evac Golf Tournament Raises over $40,000Golf Tournament Thank You & photos . . . . . . . . . 8

Did You Make a Mistake – Who is Your Executor?Frank Stepp, Sr . Vice President, Thompson & Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Team Tanner Donates $5,000 to Establish Sherra Tanner Memorial Oncology Education FundJune 10 dedication ceremony . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

UNC Bears, Banner/NCMC Benefit From Community PartnershipNCMC physicians and athletic trainers provide services to student athletes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

2014 Grants and Scholarships AwardedFoundation gives a total of $313,910 to support NCMC and community programs . . . . .16

Foundation’s Holman Chairs 2014 Greeley StampedeKyle Holman, NCMC Foundation’s Director of Major Gifts takes the lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

NCMC Foundation Awards $95,000 in ScholarshipsRecently announced scholarship recipients . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Board Member ProfileMeet Curtis and Ryann Crylen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

North Colorado Medical Center Foundation1801 16th Street | Greeley, CO 80631Ph: 970 .356 .9020 | Fax: 970 .350 .6723ncmc .foundation@bannerhealth .comVisit our website www.ncmcfoundation.org

The North Colorado Medical Center Foundation promotes philanthropy to enhance and ensure the health and well being of the people in our region.

Do you have a story to tell?If you’ve been a patient at NCMC and have been touched by the care you have received and would like to tell your story, please contact Amy Gomez at 970-356-9020 or email her at Amy.Gomez@bannerhealth.com. Thank you.

Letter from Foundation LeadershipThere is an old African proverb that contains a great deal of wisdom: “If you want to go fast, go alone . If you want to go far, go together .” The North Colorado Medical Center Foundation continues to strive to transform local healthcare through philanthropy . This is evidenced by the $50 million that has been raised primarily from Weld County donations since the Foundation was formed in 1975 . This is a great example of how going far is best achieved by working together!

We are in a time of enormous opportunity for organized philanthropy in Weld County . The role and contributions of foundations are being reshaped by a combination of continuing growth in the philanthropic sector, new and different strategies for social change, and emerging forms of collaboration that lead to positive results, as well as a new set of perspectives that a younger generation is bringing to philanthropy .

In addition to the NCMC Foundation’s $50 million fundraising total since its inception in 1975, the Community Foundation serving Greeley and Weld County has seen unprecedented growth under the leadership of Judy Knapp . Knapp, who recently announced her retirement effective in January of 2015, has led the foundation for 10 years of its 17 year history . During her tenure as CEO, the Community Foundation has seen a remarkable 86% growth in assets . Congratulations to Judy on a job well done!

While the residents of Greeley and Weld County have always been incredibly generous to our local nonprofit organizations, there is a limited amount of discretionary income available . Here is a snapshot of philanthropy for Weld County in 2013, for donors earning an income of $50,000 or more annually:

Percentage of income given to charity: 3 .8%; median charitable contribution: $1,946; median income: $51,773 .

In Larimer County, the statistics are very similar – Percentage of income given to charity: 4 .6%; median charitable contribution: $2,510; median income: $57,088 .

Locally as well as nationally, religious organizations continue to receive the most gifts, at 31%, while higher education received 13% . Healthcare, which is a comparatively new philanthropic choice, came in at 1 .5% .

In order to continue to transform local healthcare through philanthropy, and to ensure that residents of Weld County receive the best possible care at NCMC, we need you to keep our hospital at the forefront of your personal philanthropy . Whether it is an annual gift; participation in one of our

special events; making a gift to one of our many funds; or, including NCMC in your estate planning strategy, you are making a significant impact on the quality of healthcare delivered in our community .

Thanks for your interest in the NCMC Foundation, and be sure to let us know if we can provide you with additional information on how you can make a difference .

Remember, if we want to go far, it is easier to do it together!

Chris KiserNCMC Foundation President

Ray Cullen 2014 NCMC Foundation Board Chair

Chris Kiser Foundation President

Ray Cullen Foundation Board Chair

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Mike and Marilynn Loustalet – Recognizing the Importance of Healthcare Philanthropy

The importance of quality local healthcare was instilled in Mike Loustalet early in his life. His mother, Belle, graduated from nurse’s training school at the old Greeley Hospital, located at the corner of 16th Street and 11th Avenue, in 1915 . Belle’s specialty was providing home care to patients, until she eventually retired in the mid-1950s as a supervisor at what was then Weld County General Hospital (now North Colorado Medical Center) .

Mike and his wife, Marilynn, established the Belle Marquand Loustalet Memorial Nursing Scholarship in 2008 . “I learned early in my life about the importance of having good healthcare facilities to take care

of people,” said Loustalet . “I was born in the Greeley Hospital, my mother was trained as a nurse at the hospital and had a long career in healthcare in Greeley . This was a way of giving back to the community,” he explained .

The Belle Marquand Loustalet Memorial Nursing Scholarship is awarded annually to an individual who has been accepted into an accredited nursing program with plans to complete a Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in nursing . Mike and Marilynn believe this is a fitting tribute to his mother, who worked as a nurse in Greeley for most of the first half of the 20th century.

Mike and Marilynn are no strangers to philanthropy . They recently made a generous contribution to

the NCMC Foundation’s Campaign for the Cancer Institute at North Colorado Medical Center, and have made contributions to other local organizations, including the Community Foundation and the University of Northern Colorado Athletic Department, among others .

A proud lifelong resident of Greeley, Mike was born

in 1924, and recently celebrated his 90th birthday . A graduate of Greeley High School’s class of 1942, Mike enlisted in the United States Army Air Force after graduation, and served in the 1892nd Aviation Engineer Battalion in the South Pacific. He worked on a surveying crew in the jungles surrounding Papua, New Guinea . The unit was assigned to Biak Island, Mokmer Airfield, where it was responsible for maintaining the airfield, which had been in Japanese control only months earlier .

Mike became quite ill during his stint in New Guinea, and was hospitalized for four weeks, and eventually recuperated aboard the USS Henry Taylor before being sent to a hospital in Vancouver, Washington . He received his discharge in 1945 .

After the war, Mike used the GI Bill to attend Colorado State Teacher’s College (now UNC), where he studied business law .

From 1947-53, he was the assistant manager at the American Legion Lodge, located on 11th Street, between 9th and 10th Avenue in Greeley . Mike enjoys reminiscing about that bygone era, when the United States was filled with post-war optimism and young veterans who were hardened by a brutal war were looking to blow off steam more often than not at the American Legion Lodge .

Marilynn and Mike Loustalet

Students from Weld County Training School in 1916 . Belle Loustalet is on the far right .

Mike is most proud of the Legion’s Drum and Bugle Corps, which played all over the region, even opening at the Cheyenne Frontier Days and the Greeley Stampede .

Leaving his Legion days behind him and putting his business law acumen to use, Mike became Deputy County Treasurer for Weld County in 1954, a post he held for thirteen years . He was elected Weld County Treasurer in 1967, retiring from that position in 1995 at age 70, after 41 years as a well-known and highly regarded county treasurer .

An avid golfer, Mike played to a four handicap and was the 1966-1967 club champion at Highland Hills Golf Club .

Marilynn (Olsen) Loustalet was born in Loveland, and raised on a farm five miles west of Greeley, in the area where Summit View Medical Commons is located today on 71st Avenue . The farm commanded a beautiful view of the Front Range, and her family raised sugar beets and pinto beans .

“I remember the terrible dust storms in the 1930s on the farm,” said Marilynn, recalling the infamous

Depression and Dust Bowl era . “The sand would pile up so high that people would get stuck, and teams of horses would pull them out .” She attended the Hazelton School, a two-room country schoolhouse

located where King Soopers is now on 10th Street and 71st Avenue .

“In the 1930s, we had no water or electricity on the farm, and we pumped water every day and hand carried it into the house,” she added . “I vividly recall that school was cancelled because of the dust storms .”

Marilynn graduated from Greeley High School in 1945, and in order to do her part for the war effort, she left for Hillfield Army Air Force Base, Utah, as a 17 year old, where she had a job packing airplane parts that were to be shipped overseas .

After the war, Marilynn returned to Greeley and worked as a secretary to the Assistant Superintendent of Schools, then worked for several years as a court reporter . She then embarked on a 19-year career as a medical transcriber and receptionist for the Medical Group of Greeley .

The Loustalets met in the early 1950s on a double date . Although they were with other dates at the time, the tall and attractive blond quickly caught Mike’s attention . Acknowledging their mutual interest, they began a long courtship that eventually led to marriage in 1965. “It’s been a terrific marriage . We’ve had a lot of fun together,” added Mike .

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Mike Loustalet, 1970

Honeymoon in the Bahamas, 1965

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True to her Scandinavian heritage, Marilynn is an active member of the Sons of Norway, an organization devoted to preserving and promoting Norwegian culture . She was honored as the “Viking of the Year” in 2013 . Marilynn enjoys the Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra, and attends Trinity Episcopal Church .

Having grown up on a farm in Weld County, Marilynn is aware of the importance of sharing . “I find philanthropy very fulfilling, and it is a great way to give back to the community, which has meant so much to us over the years,” she said .

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Belle Marquand Loustalet Memorial Nursing Scholarship Recipients

Maria LibrettiWitnessing the death of a coworker and dear friend radically changed the course of Maria Libretti’s career. Maria was unable to help her friend because she did not know how to perform CPR, which made her feel useless. In that moment she decided to pursue her dream of becoming a nurse. It was a difficult

decision, as she was older and a mother of three, but she quit her job as a loan officer, and went back to school, first becoming a certified nursing assistant. Currently, Maria works part time for NCMC in the Emergency Department and Monfort Family Birth Center. Having a family, working, and going to school has not been easy but Maria says it is worth it. She was accepted into the University of Northern Colorado School of Nursing in 2013 and is currently working towards her Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing. “Getting this scholarship is such a blessing. It will help me finish nursing school and also allow me to be able to give back to this community,” says Libretti.

Cara SchneiderAs a single mother, Cara Schneider kept a full-time position as a certified nursing assistant and health unit secretary, and worked two jobs for nine years all the while managing to keep her dreams of becoming a nurse alive. Cara currently works full time at NCMC in Critical Care Services. Getting accepted into the

UNC School of Nursing is the culmination of hard work and determination in her pursuit of a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing. Cara has overcome many adversities and will start nursing classes in August 2014. When asked what getting a scholarship would mean to her, Cara replied, “It means a lot….this scholarship will help me to focus on school, and less on finances, and become a good nurse.”

Mike & Marilynn, 1965, Bahamas

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NCMC Renovation Project Underway

A $60 million Master Campus Plan is currently underway at North Colorado Medical Center funded by NCMC, Inc . The plan provides for a new, expanded laboratory; a new pharmacy; significant upgrades to the main kitchen and food service area; and major upgrades in the utility infrastructure of the hospital . The utility upgrades will prepare the campus for renovation and replacement needs long into the future .

In June, a 150-foot tall electric tower crane was constructed and installed in the courtyard area for the removal of large kitchen equipment being replaced in the kitchen renovation project as well as the resurfacing of the exterior west wall of Area C, west wing and other related projects . The electric crane was chosen in order to reduce noise levels of construction activity and reduce the smell that would come from diesel fuel-operated equipment . It is anticipated that the crane will be in place for approximately twelve months in order to complete

these projects .

The new laboratory, replacing the existing 30-plus year-old lab, was recently placed in operation . The project provides over 4,000 square feet of additional space and the most modern lab equipment available . The lab introduces exciting new automation technologies to increase efficiency of service,

reduce variation in processes and enhance the overall safety and accuracy of specimen testing . The highlight of the new technology features the Siemen’s Aptio automated line which will automate several pre- and post-analytical processes, route specimens to designated chemistry analyzers as well as to a refrigerated storage module capable of storing a week’s worth of specimens . The aptio line also automatically retrieves stored specimens when additional testing is required .

Laboratory staff and leadership team members designed the new laboratory from the ground up to fully support the processes required to meet the needs of physicians and medical providers to assist in delivering the highest quality of care for patients and members of the community . Core lab

services include testing in the areas of chemistry, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, transfusion and pathology .

In addition to the significantly expanded space and implementation of new technologies, the new lab includes a new outpatient specimen collection area with two draw rooms and a comfortable patient registration lounge .

The NCMC Laboratory serves as the main core lab for the Banner Health Northern Colorado area and performs the majority of core lab testing for Horizon Laboratory, Banner Health’s outreach testing entity . Over 2 million billable testing procedures were performed by the NCMC Laboratory staff in 2013 .

NCMC participates in the development and training of Medical Laboratory Scientists and Medical Lab Technicians by hosting students each year from two- and four-year education programs in the Denver area . The current group of laboratory scientists who work at NCMC bring over 1,250 combined years of clinical laboratory experience . The phlebotomy, specimen processing and customer service professionals add an additional 300 years of practical experience to the team .

The electric crane moving materials during renovation

Crews prepare to place structural beams for the new steam line system

The new and expanded NCMC Laboratory

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Mildred S� Hansen Scholarship Recipient Martha SolisMoving to Frederick at the age of three, 17-year-old Martha Solis is not your typical teenager from Weld County . Martha’s father came to the United States from Guatemala at the age of 16 and was unable to finish high school because he had to work to support his family . Not having the opportunity to attend college, her mother always stressed to Martha the importance of a good education and a college degree . Instead of spending hours on the phone texting, hanging out with friends, or participating in sports, Martha spent her high school years taking AP and Honors courses, working 20 hours a week at Starbucks, volunteering at the local hospital and church, and participating in numerous high school club activities such as the Symphony Orchestra, Arriba Club and the National Honor Society .

Taking on a workload far more challenging than most students, Martha took nine honors and seven Advanced Placement courses . She achieved Academic Letters all four years and received academic awards in Biology, English Language and Composition, and Spanish . As for juggling school, work, and outside activities, Martha said, “I definitely learned time management my senior year . It was a lot of hard work, but it made me grow as a person . If you don’t struggle in life, it will not mean as much to you when you finally reach your goals .”

A young woman with a very big heart, Martha loves helping others . Bilingual in English and Spanish, Martha has used this skill by volunteering as an interpreter for Longs Peak Middle School Parent-Teacher Conferences . Additionally, Martha co-founded the ARRIBA Club, (in Spanish it means “going forward or moving up”), a leadership group that helps minority students achieve their goal of pursuing a college education . She helps mentor these students in getting help from peers, attending educational workshops, organizing tours of colleges, and helping students write resumes . She conveys to fellow students that “college is for everyone…… .it is just a matter of how much work you are willing to put in to get there .” She also helps tutor young students in the Symphonic Orchestra, where she is an accomplished viola player, and the String Orchestra, where she plays the guitar and piano . However, the more than 68 hours spent at Longmont United Hospital as a volunteer in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Day Surgery and the main Welcome Desk is

what continues to motivate her to go into the nursing profession . “I like making a difference in patients’ lives, even if it is only a smile,” says Solis .

Martha became interested in a nursing career when she was only 10 years old. For a fifth grade writing project, she researched and did a report on Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing principles who gained renown caring for wounded soldiers in the Crimean War . Martha even dressed

up for the part while presenting her report! It was then that she started thinking that she might want to be a nurse .

Never losing sight of her quest to become a nurse, as a senior high school student Martha had the opportunity to attend the Career Development Center, and received the Certified Nurse Assistant certification. The clinical experience obtained from the CDC brought additional clarity that she wanted to go into the nursing profession . When searching for college scholarship assistance, the NCMC Foundation’s Hansen Nursing Tuition Scholarship seemed like it was a perfect fit. The members of the NCMC Foundation Scholarship Selection Committee agreed, and selected Martha as its 2014 recipient of the Mildred S . Hansen Nursing Tuition Scholarship . The Scholarship will pay tuition and books for the first two years, and once enrolled in nursing school, it will pay tuition, fees, books, and $1,000 stipend for the remaining two years .

Being the first in her large extended family to attend college, Martha will be attending the University of Northern Colorado in the fall . She chose UNC because it has one of the top five nursing programs in the nation . Her dream is “to be a role model for her two sisters by graduating from the UNC School of Nursing with honors .” We have little doubt she will succeed, and is a very deserving recipient of the 2014 Mildred S . Hansen Nursing Tuition Scholarship .

Martha Solis

Martha and her family

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32nd Annual North Colorado Med Evac Golf Tournament raises over $40,000 Over 230 golfers, sponsors and volunteers participated in the 32nd annual North Colorado Med Evac Golf Tournament, hosted by the NCMC Foundation on June 9, 2014 at the Greeley Country Club .

Known for its excellence in safety, the Med Evac flight teams have completed over 18,000 incident-free flights since the initial flight in 1982 . More than $40,000 in net proceeds were raised to support the North Colorado Med Evac air medical transport program .

Four lucky winners of the “Putt on the Green” contest took to the air in one of the Med Evac helicopters as they did some sightseeing that day .

Taking home top honors from the straight scramble tournament was Team Spradley Barr Ford Lincoln of Greeley, consisting of Mark Cook, who also served as this year’s tournament chair, Grayson Cook, Nick Umholtz and Brandon Tomasovich .

A poolside banquet concluded the day with grilled hors d’oeuvre stations along with the silent auction and trophy presentations .

The NCMC Foundation, founded in 1975, serves as North Colorado Medical Center’s philanthropic partner in supporting healthcare at NCMC and in the community . During this time, the Foundation has been entrusted as stewards of over $50 million in charitable gifts .

A big thank you to all of our sponsors and volunteers who made the event so successful!

Med Evac coming in for a landing at the Greeley Country Club on June 9th

Team Spradley Barr Ford Lincoln of Greeley: Brandon Tomasovich, Grayson Cook, Nick Umholtz, Mark Cook

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Comprehensive Risk Services Team: Sarah Kruger, Jon Edwards, Brent Higgins, Gary Cantwell GCC Golf Course

Carts lined up and ready to go Team Flood and Peterson: Craig Roehrs, Royal Lovell, Chris Gaddis, Eric Zurbrigen

Dr . Shannon & Steph Sovndal Magna Energy Services Team: Drew Bjorklund, Heath Holloway, Mitch Davis, Cliff Johannsen

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Thrivent Financial for Lutherans - Team Losh: Erik Viken, Curt Collins, Scott Byars, Jeff Losh Foundation staff and volunteers

Poolside Awards Banquet Nick Umholtz

Silent Auction Med Evac Volunteers: Steph Sovndal, Shannon Sovndal, Jen Losh, Curt Collins, Angela Solomonson

Did You Make a Mistake – Who is Your Executor? Frank Stepp, Sr� Vice President, Thompson & Associates

An executor is the person appointed to administer the estate of someone who has died leaving a will which nominates that person as overseer of the estate until settled . Unless there is a valid objection, the judge will appoint the person named in the will to be executor . The executor must ensure that the person’s desires expressed in the will are carried out .

Selecting the executor requires much thought since it is one of the most important decisions you may make concerning your estate plan .

A CONVENIENT CHOICEA spouse is usually listed as the executor (if living) and then, most often, a parent will name their children or siblings to serve in this role . This is the easy and convenient choice . Since we don’t want to hurt our children’s feelings, we can just name them all as co-executors, and all will be well within the family confines, not that you will know, considering you will have passed when the job becomes available .

It is understandable that a parent would not want to appear to play favorites in naming an executor . However, naming more than one executor of an estate just to avoid hurt feelings can cause more harm than good . If co-executors are named in the will, they must act in unison . That means they must all apply to have the will probated (if probate is necessary), make all decisions unanimously, sign property deeds and titles for transferring assets, and sign on all of the estate’s financial accounts, investment accounts, tax returns, and any other paperwork .

CAUSING DELAYSCo-executors must agree and act together on all decisions concerning the estate . Naming multiple executors can cause delays and inconvenience . This is especially true if any of the co-executors live out of town or out of state . If the co-executors have a tendency to disagree, it can create even more delays settling the estate . In cases of

extreme disagreements, one executor (or a beneficiary) may ask the probate court to assist with decisions so the estate can be settled without too much delay . As you can imagine, such disputes can result in many years of resentment which is exactly what you are trying to avoid in the first place.

A GOOD DECISIONMost often, the best decision is to select only one person to serve as your executor . If you decide to select one of your children and

you have multiple children, selecting the oldest child may not be the best decision . Birth order does not necessarily translate into the best order of succession for the ones administering your estate . The role of executor involves many processes and they all tend to be tedious . Selecting the child who is most detailed would be a wise move . You can then list the other children, one after the other, as alternate executors . This will ensure your estate is managed efficiently and reassure the other children that you trust them as well .

PROFESSIONAL ASSISTANCE If you are still concerned about the stress this may put on the children, perhaps you should consider naming a bank, a trust company, or some other professional as your executor . You can pass this job off to them and if the children become upset at the executor, it will be a third party who receives their wrath, not another family member . Besides, three months into probate, your children will thank you for NOT naming them as executor .

If you have concerns about your current or future choice of executor, sit down with your children and discuss it . Once they know about all of the responsibilities that come with the job, they may beg you to select someone else to serve the family in this way . Then there will be no surprises when your will is read .

Frank Stepp is a certified estate planning consultant with Thompson & Associates. His services are provided free-of-charge to friends of North Colorado Medical Center Foundation. If you are interested in a free, no obligation appointment with Frank to discuss wills, trusts, or estate planning, please contact Donna Benson at 970-350-6773 or donna.benson@bannerhealth.com.

Frank Stepp

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Team Tanner Donates $5,000 to Establish Sherra Tanner Memorial Oncology Education Fund

In an emotional ceremony held June 10th at the North Colorado Medical Center Cancer Institute, Chris Tanner presented a check for $5,000 to establish the “Sherra Tanner Memorial Oncology Education Fund,” for oncology nurse continuing education, in memory of his late wife, who passed away in 2013 at the age of 44 from colon cancer complications .

Organized by former Greeley resident Carolyn Gdowski, Sherra’s college friend, 45 members of Team Tanner participated in the Colorado Marathon race on May 4, 2014, with the goal of creating a scholarship fund for the Tanner’s two sons, Ryan and Alex, as well as to assist oncology nurses with continuing education needs .

“The oncology nurses at Banner were amazing . They treated Sherra with an extra level of care that really touched our hearts . My family is honored to give a little something back to the nurses who took such great care of Sherra,” said Chris Tanner, while presenting the check .

Accepting the check on behalf of the NCMC Cancer Institute, Dr . Kerry Williams-Wuch, Medical Oncologist/Hematologist, said, “In our area of medicine, we are touched by so many special people on a day-to-day basis . Once in a while, an angel comes across our path that touches our hearts in a special way . This angel was Sherra Tanner . From the first day I met her in the hospital to her last days with us, her smile always filled our days with happiness and purpose .” Williams-Wuch added, “Though her time was cut too short on this earth, we know she is in a better place, looking down over our shoulders and making sure we continue on with her legacy . We will forever cherish each moment we were blessed with her presence and be thankful for those glimpses of a wonderful soul .”

If you would like to donate to the Sherra Tanner Memorial Oncology Education Fund, please contact Donna Benson, NCMC Foundation, 970-350-6773 or Donna .benson@bannerhealth .com .

Chris Tanner presents a check to establish the Sherra Tanner Memorial Oncology Education FundBack row: Carolyn Gdowski, Reda Foard, Dr . Kerry Williams-Wuch, Ryan Tanner,

Front row: Nancy Howes, R .N ., Jennifer McCrory, R .N ., Chris Tanner, Shirley Wentz R .N ., Erin Hicks, R .N .

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UNC Bears, Banner/NCMC Benefit from Community PartnershipWe know that providing medical coverage for your family can be a challenging and complex task in this era of healthcare reform . What if your family consisted of 425 male and female student athletes, ranging in age from 18 to 22, who participate in 19 intercollegiate athletic programs on a year-round basis? Talk about challenging and complex tasks!

Thanks to a unique community partnership between University of Northern Colorado Athletics and Banner Health/NCMC, UNC’s 425 student athletes receive the very best medical care available from a consistently ranked Top 100 Hospital in the United States . As exclusive provider for team physician services and the “Official Healthcare Partner for UNC Athletics,” Banner/NCMC is on the leading edge of one of the highest profile sports marketing sponsorships in northern Colorado .

In what is clearly a win-win partnership for both organizations, the arrangement represents a unique collaboration between a healthcare organization and an institution of higher learning . “While there are certainly tremendous community relations benefits, the care provided to our student athletes by Banner/NCMC has been significantly enhanced,” said Tracy Damrell, Director of Sports Medicine at NCMC . “It allows our physicians to do what they do best . Our doctors enjoy working with young, fit, highly motivated student athletes who want to return to action as quickly as possible if they are injured .”

The sponsorship dates back to 2006, when UNC began the transition from a longtime member of the NCAA’s Division II to Division I . With the move came increased requirements for the care of student athletes, which had to be accomplished with limited financial resources. Dr. Gil Anderson, Medical Director Emeritus for UNC Athletics, and at the time the Medical Director of North Colorado Sports Medicine at NCMC,

had the foresight to begin a partnership . Anderson proposed that North Colorado Sports Medicine would provide a Certified Athletic Trainer to the staff of UNC Athletics, and in turn, UNC would use NCMC as a preferred provider of imaging services, which were previously provided by a competing organization .

During the first year, the revenue generated by imaging services covered the cost of the athletic trainer . The rest, as they say, is history, with the partnership expanding in scope every year, to where it now ranks as one of the top sponsorships in the Big Sky Conference .

Dr . Anderson was inducted into the UNC Athletics Hall of Fame in 2014 for his 30 years of service to Bear Athletics, and was honored by the NCMC Foundation in 2012 for his commitment to healthcare in northern Colorado .

UNC student athlete receiving treatment from training staff

Gilbert Anderson, MD

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During the 2013/2014 academic year, the UNC Athletics and Banner Health/NCMC sponsorship entailed physicians providing direct coverage at 72 home athletic events; Emergency Medical Service coverage at 9 events; on-site plain film radiography was provided at 7 home football games, which is rare for a Big Sky Conference school; and, physicians are on hand at UNC 2 to 3 days per week during the various seasons .

In addition to the imaging studies needed for timely and accurate diagnosis of their injuries, each student athlete receives an annual physical screening prior to competing, as well as newly NCAA mandated sickle-cell anemia screenings .

All of UNC’s 425 student athletes are covered by primary insurance, as well as secondary insurance coverage provided by UNC . Six full-time Certified Athletic Trainers, one of whom is a Banner employee, are on UNC’s staff, as well as a Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer .

The Banner physicians who provide the excellent care to UNC student athletes include: Dr . Steven Sides, Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery, Mountain Vista and current UNC Athletics Medical Director; Dr . Kurt Dallow, Family Medicine, North Colorado Family Medicine; Dr . Kelly Sanderford, Mountain Vista Orthopedics; Dr . Dan Heaston, Mountain Vista Orthopedics; Dr . Linda Young, Primary Care, Mountain Vista Orthopedics; and, Dr . Susan Carter, Women’s Health/Sports Medicine, NCMC .

As part of the sponsorship, Banner/NCMC receives signage

at UNC Athletic venues, tickets to various athletic events, and presenting sponsor recognition at football, basketball and volleyball games .

Since 2006, Banner Health/NCMC and UNC Athletics have been partnering to ensure that UNC’s student athletes have their healthcare needs met both on and off the field. It remains a challenging and complex task, but it is certainly paying dividends!

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Bear Down – Sports Med Team attends to an injured player

UNC student athletes in the weight room

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2014 Grants and Scholarships Awarded

The North Colorado Medical Center Foundation funds lifesaving and life-changing programs both at North Colorado Medical Center and in the community .

The following grants were distributed during the first and second quarters of 2014:

Total: $313,910

$120,000 for the Monfort Children’s Clinic to fund architectural and plaza upgrades, to include pedestrian walkways and landscaping, in preparation for the new family medicine clinic being built adjacent to the Monfort Children’s Clinic . The family medicine clinic will be operated by Sunrise Community Health and completes the healthcare campus which includes the Monfort Children’s Clinic and Sunrise Family Dental Clinic .

$13,931 for one-time prescription assistance to people in Weld County who have an urgent medication need, but no way to cover the cost .

$2,363 for the Trauma Conference - Emergency and Trauma Symposium .

$15,000 for the Greeley Noon Lions Club to support adult eyeglass and eye surgery programs through the Curtis Strong Eye Fund .

$9,136 to support the Will Rothman Family Chaplaincy Program .

$15,754 for flight suits, continuing education, and resale apparel for North Colorado Med Evac .

$1,593 for patient educational materials .

$42,757 in patient support programs for qualified individuals. Support includes purchasing specialized burn garments for burn outpatients, assistance with living expenses for patients undergoing various cancer treatments and fitness programs for Cardiac and Pulmonary patients .

$48,291 for scholarships awarded to individuals pursuing a career in healthcare .

$45,085 to NCMC Departments to support the CardioVascular Institute Heart Conference, Heart Safe City program, Monfort Family Birth Center, Hospitality House, Western States Burn Center, Doctor’s Day appreciation, Weigh & Win Kiosk, and NCMC staff education .

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Foundation’s Holman Chairs 2014 Greeley Stampede

Ever wonder what goes into staging an event like the Greeley Stampede? An event that is locally beloved and internationally acclaimed? One that attracts over 250,000 visitors each year and has a major economic impact on Greeley?

The North Colorado Medical Center Foundation’s Director of Major Gifts, Kyle Holman, who also served as the 2014 Chairman of the Greeley Stampede Committee, can tell you all about it . “It’s a ridiculous amount of work by hundreds of volunteers working tirelessly year round,” says Holman with a smile . “The commitment is overwhelming at times, but it also provides a lot of fun and a great feeling of doing something extremely positive for the community .”

Holman started his career with the Stampede fresh out of college in 1999, after completing a year as an intern, or “Outrider,” while attending the University of Northern Colorado . “That’s when the Stampede got in my blood, when I was an Outrider . I had a blast and ended up getting a job offer and I jumped all over it .” He was on staff at the Stampede in the capacity of Director of Marketing until 2004 . The Stampede also has five full-time staff members.

Fast forward 5 years to 2009 when Kyle was asked to join the Stampede Committee, a board of twelve that not only serves as the Stampede’s Board of Directors but also is in charge of a major area of the event . “It was a huge honor to be asked onto the Committee . Being around the event as a staff member, I thought I had an idea about the time commitment it would be… .boy was I mistaken,” Holman says with a laugh . “I was in charge of the concerts for 4 years . Booking the concerts for the Stampede was so much fun, but also one of the most stressful things I have ever done . Basically, if the concerts fail… .the entire event fails .”

When Holman joined the Committee in 2010 the event was going through some financial troubles. A downturn in the economy, bad weather during the event and

other factors had the Stampede in serious danger of going under . “Those were a couple of very stressful years,” says Holman . “We were literally in April and not sure if we were going to put on the event in June .” After weathering the economic downturn, the Stampede has been operating at an over 10 percent profit margin for the past 4 years. “I came on the Committee knowing what shape the event was in . I made it my goal, as did the others around the board table, to ensure when our term was over

the event would be in a sound financial situation and I am very proud to have been a part of that .”

In 2013, Holman was elected to become Chairman for the 2014 event and accepted . “It was an honor to be elected Chair, and a big personal accomplishment for me . I am very proud of climbing the ranks from intern to Chairman of the 2014 event .”

Holman will ride off into the sunset this year, having chaired one of the most successful Stampedes in its 92-year history . “It’s time for me to move on . I have had a great deal of fun, some great experiences and gave it all I had for 5 years .” He now moves on to being an Old Bucker, which is the title given to retired Stampede Committee members .

Holman wanted to make sure he thanked Chris Kiser and the rest of the NCMC Foundation staff for being supportive of him during his term on the Stampede Committee . “My role with the NCMC Foundation dovetailed nicely with my involvement on the Stampede Committee . Both serve a vital purpose in our community and I believe strongly in both entities .”

Kyle Holman, NCMC Foundation’s Director of Major Gifts

Kyle and family with country music artist Luke Bryan

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The North Colorado Medical Center Foundation recently announced the recipients of its 2014 scholarships .

The Mildred S. Hansen Nursing Tuition Scholarship was established under the will of the late Mildred Hansen, former owner and publisher of the Greeley Tribune . This scholarship is open to any Weld County high school graduate planning to pursue a nursing degree. During the first two years, this scholarship pays the equivalent

of in-state tuition and books . In years three and four, the scholarship pays the equivalent of in-state tuition, books, fees, and a stipend for living expenses . This year’s recipient is Martha Solis, a 2014 graduate of Longmont High School . Solis will attend the University of Northern Colorado this fall .

The Mildred S. Hansen Nursing Program Scholarship is awarded annually to a non-traditional student who is pursuing a nursing degree at UNC . This two-year scholarship covers the cost of tuition, books, fees, and a stipend for living expenses . The 2014 recipient is Jason Ehart of Greeley .

NCMC Foundation Surgical Tech Scholarship is available to individuals studying to obtain an Associate’s Degree of Applied Science in Surgical Technology through courses offered at a Colorado-based Community College . This scholarship provides assistance with tuition, associated program fees, and textbooks . The recipient must

agree to seek a position as a Certified Surgical Tech at NCMC upon completion of his or her degree . For 2014, the recipient is Stephanie Graybill of Ault, and she is attending Everest Community College .

The Nurse Education Tuition Assistance Scholarship is awarded annually to a student who is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing . This scholarship provides

$1,500 per semester for up to five semesters. Recipients of this scholarship must agree to work for the North Colorado Medical Center upon completion of their degree . The 2014 recipient is Kelsey Hummel of Sterling . Kelsey is attending nursing school at Regis University .

The Belle Marquand Loustalet Memorial Nursing Scholarship was established by her son, Mike, and his wife, Marilynn, in memory of his mother . The scholarship is awarded annually to an individual who has been accepted into an accredited nursing program with plans

to complete a Bachelor or Associate in Nursing . Two awards of $1,500 each were awarded . The recipients are Maria Libretti of Greeley who is attending UNC, and Cara Schneider of Ft . Collins who is also attending the University of Northern Colorado .

The Florence Slack Memorial “Nurse of the Year” Award, in memory of Florence Slack, began in 1986 because of the generosity of family and friends . The award recognizes a nurse annually who demonstrates the nursing skills and patient care that Florence exhibited during her many years at NCMC . Florence was a role model for her peers and a valued member of the nursing team . Most important was her dedication to her patients . It is in the spirit of those traits and in her honor and memory that this award is given . The 2014 recipients of this award are Traudl Renner, BSN, RN, CCRN VA-BA and

Debra Smith, RNC-NICU . These recipients each received $1,000 to be used towards continuing education .

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Martha Solis

Jason Ehart

Stephanie Graybill

Kelsey Hummel

Maria Libretti

Traudl Renner

Debra Smith

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David Bates Memorial Award was established through memorial contributions from numerous donors in his memory . Awarded annually to one individual completing his or her residency at North Colorado Family Medicine, the 2014 recipient is Randy Foss, MD .

The Lily E. Widney Memorial Nursing Scholarship was established in her memory by the family of this long-time Greeley resident and former nurse . This scholarship is available to assist a North Colorado Medical Center employee in obtaining an Associate’s or Bachelor of Science in Nursing . This one-time award serves to recognize an individual making an important contribution to NCMC

while simultaneously pursuing a nursing degree . The 2014 recipient is Cara Schneider of Ft . Collins . Cara is currently completing nursing school at UNC in Greeley .

Sam Widney Memorial Award was established through gifts from the Widney Family . This award is given annually to one or more individuals completing his or her residency at North Colorado Family Medicine . In 2014, the award recipient is Hannah Dunn, MD .

The USA Scholarship was established to offer North Colorado Medical Center employees (or spouses/children of employees) working in environmental services positions the opportunity to further or complete their education through courses at a community college, technical school, or a university . The 2014 recipient is Sherry Wipf of Greeley . She is currently enrolled at Aims Community College .

NCMC Volunteer Scholarship is available to assist any resident of Weld County in obtaining certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) through Nurse Aide courses offered at Aims Community College . This Scholarship, established by the NCMC Volunteers, includes

course tuition, certification testing fee, books and medical equipment required for course work . The 2014 recipient is Samantha Scheid of Greeley .

The Florence Winograd Educational Scholarship was established by Florence in honor of the care her late husband received at North Colorado Medical Center . The award serves to recognize and reward a group of individuals at NCMC who exemplify teamwork . The winning team shares a grant to be used for continuing education and/or approved expenses related to department or patient education . The 2014 recipient is the Heart Failure Clinic Team . This team was created to improve the care and the lives of heart failure patients at North Colorado Medical Center, and has been successful in obtaining improved outcomes including a 30-day re-admission rate of less than 5% (compared to 25% nationally), lowering mortality rates, and improved quality of life . Team members include: Anne Marie Lease, RN; Mark Davenport, HUC; Cara Sanchez, MA; Ron Barrs, PharmD; Harold Chapel, MD,FACC; Stacy Villa, RD; Char Haravey, RN; Shelby Bennett, MA; Missy Jensen, RN, FNP-C, CHFN; Deana Landrigan, PharmD; and Diane Braithwaite, RD .

As part of its ongoing commitment to health education, the North Colorado Medical Center Foundation annually awards these scholarships to individuals in the community and employees at the North Colorado Medical Center . To date, the NCMC Foundation has provided scholarships to more than 110 people . Some of these individuals have remained in Greeley and work as part of the staff at NCMC . Other recipients have chosen different paths . One went to work in a major metropolitan hospital emergency room, another joined the medical staff of a traveling clinic for Alaskan natives, and still another joined the teaching faculty of a university nursing program . Every NCMC Foundation scholarship recipient has a unique story to tell and all have worked very hard to achieve educational and career success .

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Randy Foss

Cara Schneider

Hannah Dunn

Sherry Wipf

Samantha Scheid

Please feel free to call Donna Benson, Director of Planned Giving, if you would like more information about the NCMC Foundation scholarship program. She can be reached at 970-350-6773 or Donna.Benson@bannerhealth.com.

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Meet Curtis and Ryann Crylen

It’s been said that oftentimes, other people know us best . Curtis and Ryann Crylen are perfect examples .

“We met at my older brother’s wedding. His fiancée thought we’d make a good match so she paired us together in the wedding party – and she was right! We walked down the aisle then, and less than a year later, we did it again as a married couple,” said Ryann Crylen .

Curtis and Shad Thaxton, Ryann’s brother, met during their studies at Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University in Chicago and became good friends .

Ryann and Curtis were married in Colorado Springs in May 2003, right before Curtis graduated from medical school .

“A few days later, we packed up a U Haul and moved to Madison, Wisconsin for Curtis to complete his residency in urology at The University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics . “We had our first child, Allison, in Madison and were there until Curtis finished his residency in July, 2008,” Ryann said .

The couple always knew they wanted to return to Colorado . Having grown up in Las Animas, a small town southeast of Colorado Springs, Ryann loved Colorado . Curtis was more of a city boy, growing up in the suburbs of Chicago in Naperville, Illinois .

“A funny coincidence happened. As I was finishing up residency I received a recruitment postcard in the mail from North Colorado Medical Center,” Curtis says . Curtis and Ryann decided to schedule an interview, and it was on that visit that Curtis met Dr . Jim Wolach, a urologist in Greeley who was looking for a partner .

“Jim had also trained in Madison, and we hit it off right away . While Greeley hadn’t exactly been on our radar, I knew after our visit to NCMC and meeting Jim, it was

meant to be! We realized almost immediately that due to our common training roots, we have very similar approaches to giving care,” Curtis said .

With the assistance of Banner Health and NCMC the two joined as partners in private practice in 2008, and together decided to join Banner Health in 2010 . Today, there are five urologists in the practice serving the entire Northern Colorado Region .

“We quickly met many wonderful people and soon we felt like Greeley was our home . It’s a good compromise in terms of size for us, as I grew up outside a large city and Ryann came from a town of 2000,” Curtis added .

“As a child, my parents owned the grocery store so we knew everybody in town and all my aunts, uncles, cousins and grandparents lived there . It was a really fun way to grow up,” Ryann exclaimed .

Curtis’s parents and one sister still live in Illinois . His other sister lives in Broomfield, Colorado. As a child, he enjoyed acting and even starred in commercials .

“I’m interested in theatre, and music was a big part of my life growing up,” he added .

Curtis says his mom always knew he would be a doctor, but he didn’t pursue his passion for medicine until after earning a mechanical engineering degree: “I realized that I loved to interact with people every day and help people feel better and heal,” Curtis says . Ryann attended the University of Southern Colorado in Pueblo and earned her bachelor’s degree in mass communications .

Curtis joined the NCMC Foundation Board in 2010 and enjoys being one of three physicians on the board and sharing a medical perspective . He is currently serving on the finance committee, which he says has taught him about the complexity of managing such large and diverse investments .

“It’s so rewarding to see the great legacy of generosity being reinvested in our hospital and local healthcare . I’m thankful for the other committee members like John Dollarhide, Royal Lovell, and Masoud Shirazi who have helped to nurse me along with my rather

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The Crylen Family

Curtis and Ryann Crylen

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elementary financial experience,” Curtis said.

“Being on the board, I’ve gained a real understanding for the inner workings of how the Foundation and hospital work together to provide exceptional healthcare services in Greeley,” stated Curtis .

Ryann is also involved in the Foundation, serving as the chair for the 2014 Gala: “Diana Wood, Director of Special Events and Marketing, asked me to do it, and I happily agreed . My friends thought I was crazy to commit with three young children, but at no time did I feel overwhelmed . I had such an amazing committee and group of talented women supporting me,” she said .

The couple thoroughly enjoys parenthood and raising their three children, Allison (8), Abigail (5) and Noah (2) . Allison attends Windsor Charter Academy, and Abigail has one more year of preschool . The family is active in St . Patrick Presbyterian Church in downtown Greeley, where they have met many close friends .

“As a family, we enjoy being outside . We often go on bike rides together and we like to hike . The kids love camping, but for now we are doing it in the backyard for practice . Our younger children still ask if they can come inside in the middle of the night, so we are working up to it! They are really getting to a great age where we can travel and do more things,” Ryann concluded .

Estate Planning Service North Colorado Medical Center Foundation Tuesday, August 26 or Wednesday, August 27 by appointmentMeet individually with Frank Stepp, Senior Vice President with Thompson & Associates . The program is a free service provided to the community by the NCMC Foundation . For more information about the service or to schedule an appointment with Mr . Stepp, please contact Donna Benson at 970-350-6773 or donna .benson@bannerhealth .com .

Community Education Program North Colorado Medical Center Tuesday, September 9 from 7:00 am to 2:30 pmGet a “behind-the-scenes” look at what goes on within North Colorado Medical Center on a daily basis . Contact Amy Gomez at 970-356-9020 or amy .gomez@bannerhealth .com to register .

Western States Burn Center Golf Classic Boomerang Golf Links - Greeley Thursday, September 18This golf tournament benefits the Western States Burn Center at NCMC . AM and PM tee times available . Contact Diana Wood at 970-395-2687 or diana .wood@bannerhealth .com to register .

NCMC Turkey Trot North Colorado Medical Center Thursday, November 27This event benefits the Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program at NCMC . For sponsorship opportunities contact Diana Wood at 970-395-2687 or diana .wood@bannerhealth .com . To register, contact Craig DeKraai at 970-350-6165 .

NCMC Foundation Gala – The Great Gatsby

Embassy Suites Hotel - Loveland Saturday, January 31, 2015 This event benefits the NCMC Cancer Institute . Contact Diana Wood at 970-395-2687 or diana .wood@bannerhealth .com for sponsorship opportunities and ticket information .

Upcoming Events

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