Vermillion, South Dakota June 2020

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Coming Up

What’s Inside

President’s Letter ..... 1 & 2

Employee IdeaChallenge ..........................2

2020 Donors… ..................3

Scholarships ......................3

Golf Social ........................3

Pledge Form ......................4

Greetings,

In the middle of a pandemic where our routines have been disrupted, special events are not held or held in the same way, and we just do not see people with the same manner and frequency as we did before COVID-19, we can forget the good things going on around us. Even in this unique time, Dakota Hospital Foundation has been making good things happen and giving us a reason to celebrate. The DHF Innovation Committee recently reviewed six proposals submit-ted as part of the annual Employee Idea Challenge. Even during a busy, trying time, the employees of Sanford Vermillion are thinking of ways to enhance services to patients, visitors, and residents. Thanks to these employees for their submittals. Congratulations to Stacy Wuestewald for her submission, selected as the winner of this year’s competition. Implementation of her suggestion will better serve our patients with diabetic challenges for years to come. See inside for more information on all of the employee submittals.

While we have not yet been able to gather for ceremonies recognizing our high school and university graduates, DHF has recognized their work with the awarding of scholarships to six high school students to continue their education at a technical institute or university. New this year is a scholarship for students planning to attend a technical institute in a healthcare field. This scholarship has been funded by former board member Pat Wingen who passed away earlier this year and his wife Theresa. Thank you to the Wingen family for supporting this opportu-nity to help young people gain the training needed to start a career in the healthcare field.

Dakota Hospital Foundation is planning a couple of opportunities to safely gather. The Sheri Ellis golf tournament will again take place on Monday, July 20 at The Bluffs Golf Course. A few changes and adjust-ments have taken place to spread out the golfers at this time. Tee times are in place and there won’t be the traditional gathering in the club-house at the end of the tournament. It will be a great time and this will help raise funds for the many projects Dakota Hospital Foundation undertakes more specifically for the upgrade to 3D mammography at Sanford Vermillion Medical Center. To learn more about the

October 1 - 31 Grant Period Open

July 20Sheri Ellis Golf Social

November/DecemberTree of Lights

DecemberLeadership Dinner

Visit us at dakotahospitalfoundation.org

@DakotaHospitalFoundation

Follow us on all our DHF social media

@Thedakotahospitalfoundation Continued on page two

John Prescott

Please check our website or local news sources

for up to date information.

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tournament or to sign-up, please see the ad in this newsletter.

Unfortunately, the Evening for Women which was to be held in March has now been cancelled for 2020 as well as the community celebration in August at the Vermillion High School. We hope to bring back both events in 2021. The annual leadership dinner which is typically held in late May is currently postponed. The Board is looking towards an event the first part of December if conditions permit. Please stay tuned for more information. While we look forward to having Dakota Hospital Foundation family together to celebrate, we need to do it in a safe manner when conditions permit.

As I close, I want to offer a message of gratitude.

Thank you for your support to Dakota Hospital Foundation. I hope that through a review of this news-letter you will once again see the good work that your investment in the foundation is making. Your support of Dakota Hospital Foundation helps enhance the great quality of medical care that we are fortunate to experience in this area. On behalf of Dakota Hospital Foundation, I want to recognize the employees, caregivers and providers in our hospital, clinic, care center, and assisted living. You are doing great work in a very challenging time.

Thank you for the difference you are making in the lives of those you care for and our community. It is greatly appreciated.

John Prescott, President

Employee Idea Challenge Project Submittals•Diabetes Point of Care Testing Staci Wuestewald, RN•Interactive life skills station at Special Care Unit Amy Hertz, OTR/L•Schools Alive – supplies to update playground activities for schools Amy Richardson, Athletic Trainer•Emergency Evacuation Chairs (Assisted Living) Caurel Robison (Nursing Asst.)•Care Center/Assisted Living Gazebo facelift Sue Johnson, Patient Access Rep.•LCN 1461 Series Door Control for Assisted Living Teresa Nygaard, Lead Environmental Services Tech.

Letter from the President continued from page one

Employee Idea Challenge Project 2020WINNING PROJECT•$1,000 Diabetes Point of Care Testing Staci Wuestewald, RN, Clinic

This project proposes purchase of an A1C Point of Care (POC) instrument. It is used to diagnose, treat, and monitor diabetes control.

Time to renew your 2020 Dakota Hospital Foundation Membership! Your generous giving throughout the year helps fund projects at Sanford Vermillion

and other health and wellness initiatives throughout the community. Our current campaign project is the purchase of a 3D Mammography machine.

Renew your membership online at dakotahospitalfoundation.orgBecause of you, DHF is able to do so much. Thank you!

Congratulations to Staci and all those who participated!

Today as a strong and vital part of the community, DHF and Sanford Vermillion Medical Center (SVMC) continue to search for new and innovative ways to serve our citizens, hence our request for proposals from those most intimate with our patients, residents, visitors and staff - Sanford Vermillion Medical Center employees.

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Gratitude to DHF 2020 Donors January—May

AAA CollectionsAmy & Dave HertzAndy & Rhonda HoweAnna RossBanner Associates, Inc.Barbara KronaizlBonnie & Lowell OswaldCarolyn CarrCindy Benzel & Ben VanOsdelClayton & Barb CampbellCreative Care LLCDan & Gloria ChristophersonDr. Roy & Betsy MortinsenDr. William & Cyndi DendingerElizabeth MitchellEric JensenFirst Bank & TrustGayle BlissGayle MatzkeGerald & Barb YutrzenkaGordon & Linda ReetzGrada ChristensenJanine Van OsdelJay & Mary Lea HenniesJean BobierJeff & Brenda ChathamJessica NelsonJill ChristophersonJoanne MartinJulie MartJune HolochKaren SorensenKari Jo & Brad JamesKyle BehlLaurie BensonLori & Mike SalonenMackenzie ChicoineMarsha & Craig ThompsonMatthew & Carol LavinMatthew & Katie HoytMichele MuellerNeil WallinOtis Elevator CompanyPaige ForniaQualified Presort Services, LLCRandy & Traci JarvisRobert WhartonSands Drywall IncShelly BendertSioux City/Sioux Falls Insulation and Supply Inc.

Stan KnoblochTimothy & Kathleen TracyTom & Jane HeinzValerie NobleWohlenberg Ritzman & CoWynette Mockler

Scholarship AwardsThree Dakota Hosipital Foundation scholarshipsawarded to area high school seniors:

Employee-Child Scholarship ProgramVictoria Andre....................................... $1000Vermillion High School

Alexandra Carr ...................................... $1000Vermillion High School

Becky and Dave Nelson Healthcare Career ScholarshipKennedy Pratt ....................................... $2000Vermillion High School

Sally Quatier .......................................... $2000Gayville-Volin High School

Patrick & Theresa Wingen Family ScholarshipBrooke Assmus ...................................... $1000Vermillion High School

Three scholarships offered to students of the University of South Dakota:

Tim & Wanda Hannahs ScholarshipJustine Zylstra .......................................... $500

Dennis & Mary Jo Olson Family Medicine ScholarshipVictor Strasburg ..................................... $500

William Dendinger, MD Family Medicine ScholarshipAli Haines ............................................... $500

Victoria Andre Alexandra Carr

Kennedy Pratt

Sally Quatier

Brooke Assmus

Justine Zylstra

Victor Strasburg Ali Haines

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