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Left: Angie McCain and Shirley Tolsma show off the beautiful roses sold for Avera Hospice Mitchell. Events like “Roses…Just Because” raise money for programs and services at Avera Queen of Peace. Learn more about how your support of the Avera Queen of Peace Foundation makes a difference!

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We often hear that our patients want to receive quality health care as close to home as possible…and we’ve been listening! With help from our generous donors, we are able to meet our goal of providing sophisticated technology and services locally, saving patients the time and expense of travel.

During 2009, Avera Queen of Peace was blessed to receive a $2 million grant from the Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust, part of a $13.5 million grant designated for Avera. To learn more about this grant and what it means to Mitchell and the region, please turn to page 3.

Avera Queen of Peace has also experienced an increase in our Leaders Program this year. This program provides several affordable options so that friends and patrons can make a significant gift to Avera Queen of Peace to support our programs and services. Interestingly, a number of our employees have joined the Leaders Program. It’s very humbling that members of our staff have chosen to support our health care ministry through the Leaders Program.

In addition to grants and endowments, the Avera Queen of Peace Foundation sponsors a number of local fundraisers,

and we are so grateful for the community’s support which allows us to invest in some of the latest medical advances. Participation in “a Splash of Spirits,” the “Caring for Kids” Golf Tournament, or the Avera Queen of Peace Walleye Classic help pay for things like cancer screenings and cancer care, living accommodations for family members while loved ones receive care at the hospital, pediatric services, and much, much more…wherever the need is greatest! We are fortunate to enjoy the support of our community!

Our donors, board members, community members and staff have expressed great confidence in Avera Queen of Peace, and I assure you we will continue to work hard in order to deserve that confidence. As you look through the Avera Queen of Peace Foundation Annual Report, you will see what a difference a donation, however big or small, makes when it comes to local health care. Thank you for your support.

Thomas P. Rasmusson President and CEO Avera Queen of Peace Health Services

Geri Beck, Foundation Director Sherri Patzer, Foundation Event Coordinator Trish Delaney, Vice President of Marketing/Foundation

AvERA QuEEn oF PEACE FoundATion STAFF

Donations Provide Patients With What They Want: High-Quality Care near Home

Greg DiceRetired Banker Chairperson

Becky MooreState Farm

AvERA QuEEn oF PEACE FoundATion BoARd

Phillip Becker, MDAvera Queen of Peace

Trudy MorganMorganTheeler LLP

Kory ChristiansonSt. Joseph’s Indian School

Todd MuehlerFirst National Bank

Dan CookAvera Foundation

Loren NoessCentral Electric Cooperative

Bryan HiselMitchell Area Chamber of Commerce/Development Corporation

Tom RasmussonAvera Queen of Peace

Joe Krall, ODKrall Eye Clinic

Jay Tolsma ELO, Prof LLC

New cancer treatments and equipment are now available to patients in the Mitchell area thanks to a $2-million gift that transforms rural health care delivery. The grant was awarded to Avera by the Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust.

The grant creates greater access to sophisticated cancer services in the 19-county Avera Queen of Peace region. Brachytherapy is one of two new medical technologies that has been brought to the Avera Queen of Peace area because of the $2-million grant. Brachytherapy is a cancer treatment that can provide both low and high doses of radiation internally. This means treatment sometimes can be reduced from several weeks using other radiation to just five days using Brachytherapy.

“The advantages of Brachytherapy are shorter treatment times and fewer side effects because the radiation is targeted to more specific areas,” says Thomas P. Rasmusson, president and CEO of Avera Queen of Peace Health Services.

In addition to Brachytherapy, the grant funded replacement of analog mammography equipment with digital mammography. Digital mammograms create clearer images and are more effective in detecting abnormalities in the breast. Breast cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer treated at Avera Queen of Peace.

“The grant funded the purchase of digital mammography equipment so that patients in Davison County and surrounding counties now have access to the latest breast cancer detection technology,” remarks Rasmusson. “We are extremely grateful to be selected to receive funding that will increase the availability of highly technical cancer detection and treatment technology right here in Mitchell.”

Avera announces the grant from the Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust during a 2009 press conference. From left: Dr. Donald Kosiak, Avera eCARE medical director; Dr. David Erickson, Avera senior vice president and chief medical officer; Walter Panzirer, trustee of the Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust; John T. Porter, Avera president and CEO; Sr. Joan Reichelt, Avera senior vice president of culture; and Thomas P. Rasmusson, Avera Queen of Peace regional president.

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Grant of $2 Million Benefits Cancer Patients

New Advances in Cancer Care and Detection Come to Mitchell

One of the reasons Avera Queen of Peace was selected for the grant was the medical center’s dedication to providing high-quality care locally.

“One of the trustees of the Charitable Trust received medical treatment at Avera Queen of Peace and was impressed by the high quality of that care, as well as Avera’s commitment to keeping quality medicine as near to home as possible for patients,” says Geri Beck, director of the Avera Queen of Peace Foundation.

New Technology Now Available at Avera Queen of Peacedue to a $2-million grant given to Avera Queen of Peace in 2009 by the Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust, the following new treatments and equipment are now available at Avera Queen of Peace.

Brachytherapy: This cancer treatment can provide either low- or high-dose internal radiation. Treatment, which involves implanting radioactive seeds at a cancerous site for low-dose treatment and delivering radiation through an implanted catheter for high-dose treatment, is highly effective on certain cancers. Treatment can be as little as five days, while other radiation treatments can last as long as two months.

Digital Mammography: Avera Queen of Peace has transitioned from analog to digital mammography equipment. Digital mammography has many benefits including decreased exposure to radiation, with clearer images and greater contrast.

Charlene Berke, director of Radiology Oncology, Avera Queen of Peace Cancer Center, shows new equipment available for cancer treatment.

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Those in Need

PeoPle helPiNG PeoPle

In 2000, Paula’s home was damaged by a microburst. “When I received money from the Employee Emergency Assistance Fund, it was really humbling and I was very thankful,” said Paula. “I give because I like to give and I know other employees may need the funding more than I did.”

Paula is one of 274 Avera Queen of Peace employees who participated in the “Employees Giving from the Heart” campaign. In 2009, employees donated $22,431 to the campaign, which raises money for the Employee Emergency Assistance Fund, the Cancer Care Fund, the Caring for Life Fund, the Hospitality House and the Comforts of Home Fund at Avera Brady.

“The fact that our employees continue to give at previous levels, in spite of the uncertainty in our economic climate, is a great indication of our employees’ support and commitment to Avera Queen of Peace,” says Geri Beck, Foundation director.

Employee Contributions by the Numbers

n $22,431 Amount donated by employees in 2009

n 274 Number of employees who made a donation

n $81 Average contribution

n 84% Percentage of contributions made through payroll deduction

HelpEmployees’ Donations

We can do no great things, only small things with great love.

– Mother Teresa, Humanitarian

Paula Schnabel, an administrative assistant in Human Resources, donates to the Employee Emergency Assistance Fund at Avera Queen of Peace because she personally knows what a difference it can make during a difficult situation.

Employees like Paula Schnabel have benefited from the Employee Emergency Assistance Fund,

which allows Avera Queen of Peace employees to help each other during difficult times.

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AvERA QuEEn oF PEACE HEALTH SERviCES

Recognition List April 1, 2009 – December 31, 2009

Avera Hospice MitchellLaurie AdamAvera Queen of Peace Health

Information/AdmittingLewis & Charlene BainbridgeShirley BarnsCorTrust BankDon & Jean CulhaneThe Country Trader/Diane RoyaltyWayne & Sue EdingerFirst Lutheran Church WomenJohn & Kathy MerkwanDave & Ann MitchellMitchell Marathon Bridge ClubMitchell Main Street & BeyondDeborah OlsonPowderhorn Ranch Regulators, LLCPat & Veronnica SmithDean StrandSugar and Spice Daycare and Preschool,

LLCIn memory of Tony Adams

Herman & Carol LerdalDon & Donna McLean

In memory of Dale AndersenEvelyn Andersen

In memory of David AndersenEvelyn AndersenRose Andersen

In memory of Marlene Dodd Andersen

Dennis & Anita FinkBarbara HortonJerome & Mary Ann LulewiczAlice Splitt

In honor of Clara BakerRita Bussmus

In memory of Leonard “Bud” BakerMaxine Baker

In memory of LeRoy BambergLois Bamberg

In memory of Bill BarnsJo Barns

In memory of Roy BarnsShirley Barns

In honor of Andrew BarrNancy Ellwein

In honor of Kathryn BarrNancy Ellwein

In honor of Sarah BarrNancy Ellwein

In honor of Zachary BarrNancy Ellwein

In memory of Roger BartaElaine Barta

In memory of Susan BenderRob Bender

In memory of Howard BennettMarcella Bennett

In memory of Robert “Bob” BerkhofJudy BerkhofRobert “Bob” Berkhof Family

In memory of Garvin BertschDon & Donna McLean

In memory of Vernice BlandoBernie & Rose Stocking

In memory of William & Dora Buehler

Vae Jean BuehlerIn memory of Dwight Bussmus

Ken BussmusRita Bussmus

In memory of Orval BussmusRita BussmusMary Schelle

In memory of John CampbellChris Lippert & Dr. Theresa Campbell

In memory of Dr. W.E. “Bill” CarlsonDr. Gregg Carlson & family

In memory of Jim L. CaseJack & Nancy Case

In memory of Ruth ChristensenDonna Bauer

In honor of Pat ClarkHis Directors at Avera Queen of Peace

In memory of Rev. Arthur ConnerEsther BielemaDorothy ConnerDr. & Mrs. J.J. DeRyke

In memory of Sterling CorringtonViolet Corrington

In memory of Co-Workers They Have Lost

Women of the MooseIn memory of R. J. Delaney, MD, DuDu & Daisy

Trish DelaneyIn memory of Marion DeVelder

Gladys DeVelderIn memory of Robert Dever

Howard & Donna WoldIn memory of Alberta Earl

Gary EarlIn memory of Mae M. Edwards

Rochelle EdwardsIn memory of Richard Eich

Stan & Pat KoepsellIn memory of Richard & Kathryn Ellwein

Nancy EllweinIn memory of Thelma Erpenbach

James & Ruth ErpenbachCarol Vilhauer

In memory of George Faber, DVMGarold Faber

In memory of Robert “Skoot” FraserKaye Neller

In memory of Bernard GassmanArdella Gassman

In memory of Keith GoldammerMelvin & Deloris Goldammer

In memory of Doris GonsorPaul & Linda Kaus

In memory of Mary Lou GrahamMike, Cindy & Cassidy Graham

In memory of David GrasselFrancis & Loretta Grassel

In memory of Maxine Grace Abeln Hagebusch

Sister Mary Irene AbelnIn memory of Carol Hall

Robert HallIn memory of Donald Hanson

Marie HansonGloria Henglefelt

In memory of Donna HattendorfVirginia EastonMargaret SchuldtE. Steeves & Louise SmithStan & Rhea SybesmaShirley ThelenPeggy Zech

In honor of Gerald HeeschDan & Stacie Heesch

In memory of Ginger HeiamWilliam “Bud” Heiam

In memory of Virgil HeinzDorothy Heinz

In memory of Louis HeisingerAdeline Heisinger

In memory of Margaret HeisingerHeartland Quilters Guild

In memory of Gene HenglefeltGloria Henglefelt

In memory of Willis HenglefeltBrigetta Henglefelt

In memory of Don HerrickMichael & Deborah Merkwan

In memory of Mary Jane HiltonBruce & Denise Nethercott

In memory of Richard Hockett, MDHerman & Carol Lerdal

In memory of Raymond HoffAlma Hoff

In memory of Samuel R. HoffDorothy Hoff

In memory of Calvin HoffieWesley & Mary DappenDorene Hoffie

In memory of Delores “Dee” Hoffman

David HoffmanIn memory of Evan Hohbach

Patricia HohbachIn memory of Melbert Hohn

Helen HohnIn memory of Boyd B. Hopkins

Sharyn HopkinsIn memory of Heidi Howe

Bonnie WilliamsIn memory of Robert Hubbart

Louise HubbartIn memory of Christopher Huff

Steve & Lori HuffCraig & Connie Rau

PeoPle helPiNG PeoPle

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Center. The family of Josiah Sweatt stayed at the Avera Queen of Peace Hospitality House after he was hurt in a car accident.

“Our entire family was so touched by your use of a room in the lovely home owned by the Foundation,” says Jo Sweatt, Josiah’s grandmother. “Our outcome has been excellent and Josiah, his two sisters and mother are all doing very well.”

Funds from this year’s tournament paid for the Hospitality House’s new roof, which cost more than $16,000.

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caRiNG FoR the coMMuNitY

Almost 150 people cast lines in May 2009 during the 13th Annual Avera Queen of Peace Walleye Classic, which is co-sponsored

by Puetz Corporation. Participants reeled in $8,207 for the Avera Queen of Peace Hospitality House through their entry fees, raffles, a Calcutta and live auctions. Donations like those received during the tournament help support the house year round.

The Avera Queen of Peace Hospitality House provides a place for families to stay while patients are cared for at Avera Queen of Peace or the Avera Queen of Peace Cancer

In memory of Benny HusmanJoan Husman Corr

In memory of Frank ImberiArlen & Anne Moke

In memory of Phillip InskeepDorothy Inskeep

In memory of Julie JenningsMichael Jennings

In memory of Bill & Blanche JewellLloyd & Darlene Lueken

In memory of Donna JohnsonGerald & Eleanor Heesch

In memory of Bob & Joan KippesJoe & Barb Kippes

In memory of Paul & Betty KowallRoger & Peggy Kowall

In memory of Tim KrekelKaye Neller

In memory of Leo KunkelAnn Kunkel

In memory of Helen LippertChris Lippert & Dr. Theresa Campbell

In memory of Loved OnesDale & Marla Holm

In memory of Henry & Sylvia LuekenLloyd & Darlene Lueken

In memory of John MaldeDorothy Malde

In memory of Clifford “Putt” Mayhew

Doug & Susan KirkusRosemary Mayhew

In memory of Don MetcalfLouise Metcalf

In memory of Albert & Mary MetzgerAlvin & Janette Wermers

In memory of Norbert MiillerMarlys Miiller

In memory of Vilas MiillerSally Miiller

In memory of Ray E. MillikenSteve & Lynnette Shattuck

In honor of Mitchell Area Cancer Support Group

Pat SudbeckIn memory of William Moke

Arlen & Anne MokeIn memory of Tom Morris

Beverly MorrisIn memory of Lawrence & Joe Nichols

Dr. Kim & Deb LorenzenIn memory of Karen Lerdal Opiola

Herman & Carol Lerdal

In memory of Clara Mae Ortman Owen & Albertha Flatberg

In memory of their Mothers, Olive Holm LaPorte and Nellie Mann

Dale & Marla HolmIn memory of Ruth Ann Page

Hershell PageIn memory of Archie Patzer

Tom & Sherri PatzerIn memory of Jerry Pederson

A.F. SmithIn memory of Dorie Picha

Philip Picha & Julie BrookbankIn memory of Ted Piti

Catena PitiIn memory of Ruth Pommer

Glen & Beth HenglefeltIn memory of Sylvester Puetz

Betty Puetz

did you know that catching a 9-pound walleye can do more than give you bragging rights?

At Avera Queen of Peace, an annual fishing tournament also helps provide families and caregivers a home-away-from-home while loved ones receive medical services.

Fishing Tournament Reels in Funds for Hospitality House

AvERA QuEEn oF PEACE FoundATion www.AveraQueenofPeace.org

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chaRitable GiviNGIn memory of Patricia Rands

Rich RandsIn memory of Rassel Family

Robert & Donna ZappaIn memory of Dennis Reider

Doug & Kari VeldheerIn memory of Chelsie Rippe

The Birkenkamp’sIn memory of Emma Rose

Heartland Quilters GuildGlen & Beth Henglefelt

In memory of Cinnie RoyaltyJune Gavin

In memory of Marsha SanderAdele Sander

In memory of Wesley D. SattlerDorothy Sattler

In memory of Ross ScharffenbergRandy & Rochelle Reider

In memory of Henry B. SchelleRita Bussmus

In memory of Maryann ScheuerleKevin & Chris TubbsLarry & Sue TubbsStacy & Marissa Tubbs

In memory of Jim SchmidtDeAnn Schmidt

In memory of Arnold SchuhArlen & Patty Schuh

In memory of Adeline SchultePerry & Carol AmickDonna BurmoodMarilyn PemrickMike & Theresa Schulte

In memory of Bernard SchulteDonna Burmood

In memory of Herbert A. SchulzBill & Carolyn Klinkhammer

In memory of Clyde N. ShaferShafer Memorials

Early detection is key to cancer treatment and survival. Because of gifts made to the Avera Queen of Peace Foundation, 200 men received free prostate cancer screenings and 75 women received free breast cancer screenings in 2009.

The free screenings in 2009, which were paid for through the Char Greenway Memorial Fund, took place at Cabela’s for the men and Avera Women’s Diagnostics and the Avera Queen of Peace Cancer Center for the women. Of the people screened, 12 needed additional follow-up, which could lead to life-saving treatment.

“Eight of the men had elevated PSA results in their blood tests, which can be an indicator of prostate cancer. Those men were advised to make an appointment with their physician as soon as possible,” says Laurie Robey, MT, (ASCP), director of the Avera Queen of Peace Laboratory.

Four of the women needed ultrasounds and one needed to return in six months for additional follow-up, says Laurie Moody, mammography coordinator.

Besides free screenings, Avera Queen of Peace Foundation sponsors several fundraisers and programs aimed at educating people about the importance

Fundraisers Support Cancer Screeningsof routine cancer screenings. A fundraiser called “a Splash of Spirits,” raised nearly $27,000 while the Char Greenway Memorial Bowling Tournament raised $14,835 in 2009. The bowling tournament has raised nearly $61,000 in five years.

To make a donation to ensure that cancer screenings are available to those who need them most, call the Avera Queen of Peace Foundation at (605) 995-5773 or make a donation online at averaqueenofpeace.org. Click on “charitable giving” and then “donate online.”

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leaDeRS PRoGRaM

In memory of Kevin ShieldsEnchanted World Doll Museum Board

& StaffJoe & Aggie Shields

In memory of Phyllis M. SmithDick & Judy KentonArthur F. Smith

In memory of Charles SoileauLarry & Sue Tubbs

In memory of Carol StainbrookBill Stainbook & familyBonnie VanDam & family

In memory of Anna StormRobert & Ruth Weber

In memory of Delores SyrovafkaJane Morrison

In memory of Donald P. ThompsonMary Thompson

In honor of Those Fighting CancerDr. Dennis & Sheri Leland

In memory of Violet ThumBrenda Olson

In memory of Gordon & Elsamarie Thune

Tom & Barb SchommerIn memory of Gerben Tolsma

Shirley Tolsma & familyIn memory of Yvonne “Vonnie” Tomasek

Tom & Sherri PatzerIn memory of Lucille Tully

Ken & Kim GriffithIn memory of Milo & Mary Tystad

Don & Jean Culhane

In memory of Idamae UnzickerDon & Donna McLeanA.F. Smith

In memory of Merle VaughnCathy BowmanShelly FossumDarla ThompsonClaudia VaughnL.S. Weidenbach

In memory of Gene VoigtMary Lou Voigt

In memory of Alfred WegMartha Weg

In memory of Susie WermersRon, Kyle & Clinton Wermers

In memory of Ryan Whiteside, DDSDailey Dental, Inc.

In memory of Dean & Todd Wieczorek

Donna WieczorekIn memory of Denny Wilken

Vicki LehrmanIn honor of Bonnie Williams

Don & Donna McLeanIn memory of Tom Willmott

Sylvia WillmottIn memory of Howard Wold

Carol McCartyIn memory of Lila Wollmann

Lois PodhradskyMary Lou Voigt

In memory of Dick ZieglerDon & Donna McLean

In memory of Douglas ZweifelPatricia Zweifel

Members of the Leaders ProgramThe following have donated a total of $650,000 in deferred gifts and $20,000 in annual pledges.Avera Queen of Peace Board of

DirectorsAvera Queen of Peace Foundation

BoardDoug and Geri Beck Charlie and Darlene BergeleenRobin and Charlene BerkeDavid and Patti BrooksKory and Dr. Heather ChristiansonPat and Bobbie ClarkSteve and Bonny CulhaneTrish DelaneyBryan and Cindi DixonIn Memory of Peggy Trammell Jerry and Bonnie KrcilEric and Becky LarsonJeff and Jean LarsonGary and Rita LemonJason MerkleyBrian and Ranae PhinneyTom and Ann RasmussonRandy and Rochelle ReiderRick and Laurie RobeyJim and Karen RozumPatrick and Veronnica SmithDan and Pat Sudbeck FamilyTodd and Dr. Jennifer TegethoffDan and Joni Wagner

Do you want to contribute to the future of quality health care in the Mitchell area, but you’re not sure that the amount you are able to donate will make a lasting difference? Consider the Leaders Program, which offers several affordable ways to give an enduring gift to Avera Queen of Peace.

The Leaders Program began in the early 1990s as a way for supporters of Avera Queen of Peace to make a gift that would affect the future of health care in the community. The gifts support programs and services at Avera Queen of Peace, including Pediatrics, Hospice, Cancer Screenings, Hospitality House, Avera Brady Health and Rehab and more.

Showing their commitment to Avera’s mission, several Avera Queen of Peace employees have joined the Leaders Program. Employees who are part of the program have $23 deducted per pay period, which makes joining the program very affordable.

“I appreciate so many things about working for Avera including our CARE principles and the fact that we begin our meetings with prayer. My husband Bryan and I decided to join the Leaders Program because we wanted to show our support for Avera,” says Cindi Dixon, clinic manager at Avera Pediatrics Plus. “The Leaders Program will allow us to make a significant gift to Pediatrics, but do it in an affordable way over a period of time.”

There are three ways to join the Leaders Program:

nMake a gift of $10,000 over 10 years funded by annual or monthly payments, a gift of stock or appreciated property

nEstablish a life-income arrangement such as a tax-deductible annuity

nEstablish an endowment funded by a $25,000 life insurance policy with Avera Queen of Peace as owner and beneficiary

Since the program’s inception, Avera Queen of Peace has received 23 gifts that total $650,000 in deferred gifts and two gifts totaling $20,000 in annual pledges. Most gifts are in the form of an endowment funded by life insurance, and most members have chosen to pay $600 per year for seven years to fully fund the premiums.

Annual premiums for the Leaders Program are fully tax-deductible, and when the insured passes away, the funds are endowed and designated to the Foundation fund of the donor’s choice. Leaders Program Endowments are never spent —only the annual interest earnings are used.

To learn more about the Leaders Program, call Geri Beck at (605) 995-5773

AvERA QuEEn oF PEACE FoundATion www.AveraQueenofPeace.org

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Make a Lasting Contribution to the Future of Health Care Program offers Several options for Giving

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New Suite Brings Comfort to Patients’ Last Days

The Comfort Suite, two adjoining rooms located on the second floor of the hospital, provides one room for a patient in the final stage of life and one room to accommodate the patient’s family.

“It was important for us to designate a space for patients to receive comfort care from physicians and nurses while being able to spend their last days with their families,” says Rochelle Reider, vice president of patient services.

Donations to the Avera Queen of Peace Foundation provided for remodeling and decorating of the suite. The family room includes comfortable furnishings, refrigerator, coffee pot and other amenities. The Comfort Suite is available to patients at Avera Queen of Peace.

FouNDatioN hiGhliGhtS

Cancer CareDr. Ronald & Melissa AndersonAvera Health PlansAvera Heart Hospital of South DakotaAvera PACEAvera Queen of Peace Volunteer

AuxiliaryBridgewater School DistrictDr. Phillip & Sherri BeckerMark & Chris BucheTheresa Campbell, MDCarlon & Millar Prof LLCCentral Electric Cooperative, Inc.Chiropractic Center for Healthy LivingCHR Solutions (formerly Martin Group)CorTrust BankCounty Fair Food StoresThe Daily RepublicStephen J. Dick, MD & Brenda Dick,

DDSEide Bailly LLPELO, Prof LLCFirst Dakota National BankFirst National Bank South DakotaGF Advertising ServicesGraphic PackagingGunn Productions/Maverick Media, Inc.Hanson School DistrictDr. & Mrs. Anwarul HaqInnovative SystemsINVISION ArchitectureJames Valley Imaging, Ltd.Jeans for Charity at CHR SolutionsJ.D. Concrete ProductsKrall Eye ClinicKreiser’s, Inc.Dr. Kim & Debbie LorenzenMidcontinent CommunicationsMike & Tammy MorganMuth Electric, Inc.Nepstad’s Flowers & GiftsNorthWestern EnergyNXC ImagingThe Office AdvantageDr. Jonathan & Lori Olegario

Palace Builders, Inc.Patzer Woodworking, Inc./Tom & Sherri

PatzerPuetz CorporationRhodes InsuranceSecure Benefits Systems Corp.Siouxland Community Blood BankTessier’s, Inc.Vantage Point SolutionsWalmart

In memory of Chad KopkeShirley Kopke

In honor of Bonnie Krcil, RNDr. Phillip & Sherri Becker

In memory of Lois McDanielJan Henderson

In memory of Yvonne “Vonnie” Tomasek

Tom & Ann RasmussonIn memory of Lila Wollmann

Don & Donna McLean

Caring for LifeLeonard & Janice AveraAvera Queen of Peace Massage CenterDr. Phillip & Sherri BeckerElmer & Carol BietzRodney & Debra CombsCygnus Business Media, Inc.Friends of Bill W.Mitchell Ministerial AssociationNew Hope AFGTom & Ann Rasmusson

In memory of Blanche “Andy” Anderson

Richard & Bonnie StormIn memory of Robert “Bob” E. Long

Richard & Bonnie StormIn memory of Issabel Margallo

Trish Delaney

In memory of Mary Grace NutterGlen & Beth Henglefelt

In memory of Don PowersLinda Janish Family

In memory of Raymond D. ThumTom & Ann Rasmusson

Char Greenway Memorial FundDawn Greenway

Comforts of HomeAvera Brady Resident Welcoming

CommitteeAvera Brady Residents & StaffGlendola FincherKatie FokkenJoanne HartmannDonna HauserCarla HettingerPatricia HohbachLavonne KonradPaula LarsonMartha NydamSally OlsonBetty SchaefersLori SonneBernice ToftelandJeanette VoorheesCarol WesselingBrandi Wilson

In honor of E. Margaret Aman E. Margaret Aman

In honor of Darlene BuchmannDarlene Buchmann Family

In honor of Frances DagenFrances Dagen Family

In honor of Harm FreyHarm Frey Family

In memory of Harold HoffmanDolores Hoffman

In honor of Timothy & Glenna Horton

Cheri KnightIn honor of Maxine Lenning

Maxine Lenning FamilyShirley Schaffer

In memory of Maxine LenningShirley Schaffer

In memory of Doris LindseyCarol Berry

In honor of Mary Ellen MaldeMary Ellen Malde Family

In memory of Issabel MargalloNola Myers

In memory of Fr. Don MolumbySharon Rehorst

In memory of Delight PedersonDelight Pederson Family

In honor of Ida RoweIda Rowe Family

In memory of Carol StainbrookCarol Stainbrook Family

In honor of Helen ThompsonHelen Thompson Family

In honor of Imogene VanOverscheldeImogene VanOverschelde

Eden Alternative ProgrammingAvera Brady Assisted Living StaffAvera Brady Health and Rehab StaffAvera Brady Eden Resident WelcomingDarlene MenteleAnita NashVeronnica SmithLeah StarzlNancy VoigtBecky Zoss

In honor of Kathy BauerShirley Heumiller

Giving patients and their families a private place to be together during a patient’s last days has been made possible through generous donations to the Avera Queen of Peace Foundation. Avera Queen of Peace’s Comfort Suite opened in April 2009.

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“The Comfort Suite allowed us to feel like we were at home in the final

days before Grandma passed away. Her whole family was there…her

kids, grandkids and great-grandkids, and we were able to take turns

spending time with her and visiting with the rest of the family in the

other room. It’s a wonderful facility, and it allowed us to all be together

with her in her final days.”

– Barb Torgerson, speaking about her mother-in-law who

passed away at the age of 94.

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Employee Emergency Assistance

Jim BuckTrish DelaneyCheri HamiltonGwenna HendrixPete JonesJulie KausCarolyn KlinkhammerJennie LarsenTom RasmussonRochelle ReiderJane SebertTom Steinfeld

Haitian MissionPat & Bobbie ClarkKenneth & Janet Lingemann

In memory of Ross ScharffenbergRandy & Rochelle Reider

Hospitality HouseJerrad AdamsTim & Travis AllenJim BarnettGary BauerScott BauerScott BeckstrandClarence BelitzJay BentRonald BerensBarry BigginsTom & Mary Lou BohnetDale BrinkmanCody BrinkmanSteve BoltjesMike BrucknerTravis & Shannon BultjeRobin BurgardBrian Busse & Char JensenJames CarlsonCatholic Daughters of AmericaJerry ClarkKyle ClarkMark ClydeSteven CoyleAaron DegenMike DegenDahlin Drywall, Inc.Bryan DavidEric DegenBrian & Jackson DeGrootSean DoyleBrent DreeszenMike EllingsonTroy EngstromBill EwaltTim & Kristen FaheyTom FellowsBrian FliehsJerry Fowlds & Shari PenningFrerichs’ GarageJosh GerlachEric GillenGreg GirardBrad GroenewegWade GroenewegJay GrabinskiH & O Electric & Sheet MetalH & R BlockGary & Lenise HaagDavid HaasLeroy HaasGeorge Hallman

Terry HeeseTerry Hinman & Connie JuhnkeEmmitt HouchinChuck Jones, Jr.Chuck Jones, Sr.Jones ConstructionJerry Jones, Jr.Rick JonesStacey JuhnkeBob & Carter KaldaBill KautzGreg KingLyle KingJim KlagesGary KooimaRoger KowallJeff KramerMike KrizPaul KrogstadHolly KrumveidaRichard KuceraMark LimbergStanley LimbergDale LulfJohn MathisonDon & Derek MenteleBrad MerkelBrian MerkelDick MerkleyJason MerkleyChris & Jordan MeyerGerald MeyerJeff MeyerDuane MeyerinkMissouri Valley Crisis Center/

Carol Riggen & Lana SchuhJohn MohnenJosh MohnenJames MolengraafKim MoserBob MuellerLois NielsonCraig OzanneCody & Scott PalmerKenny PaytonJim PicekEdward & Frances PostmaRick & Jacob PostmaPuetz Corporation, Inc.Dennis ReedBob & Linda RidderRuby Tuesday Brad SchipperGarland SchrankWade SchrankScott SchutzSecure Benefits Systems Corp.Gary SmithBrad SpinarTim SteckelbergRick SternbergDel StewartWade StirlingCourtney StorkT.K. ElectricJackie TrailLarry Tschetter Dorian TuzoJesse & Brandi UithovenMitch Van RoekelDan & Joni WagnerChad WentlandJerry WoodwardBill WrightJim WrightRandy Zeman

In memory of Alvin HoingVerla Hoing

In honor of Virginia RozumScott & Karin Larson

In honor of Josiah Sweatt and family

Steve & Sue GootnickJo SweattJohn & Kristie Sweatt

Leaders ProgramDoug & Geri BeckDr. Phillip & Sherri BeckerCharlie & Darlene BergeleenRobin & Charlene BerkeDavid & Patti BrooksKory & Dr. Heather ChristiansonSteve & Bonny CulhaneTrish DelaneyBryan & Cindi DixonEric & Becky LarsonJeff & Jean LarsonGary & Rita LemonJason MerkleyBrian & Ranae PhinneyTom & Ann RasmussonRandy & Rochelle ReiderRick & Laurie RobeyPatrick & Veronnica SmithDan & Pat Sudbeck FamilyTodd & Dr. Jennifer TegethoffTerry & Cindy TorgersonDan & Joni Wagner

PediatricsA & B Business, Inc.Accounts Management, Inc.Avera Health PlansAvera PACEAvera Pediatrics PlusBankWestDoug BeckVince BoddickerClay BusbyRepresentative Lance CarsonCentral Electric Cooperative, Inc.Chef Louie’sKory ChristiansonCorTrust BankCounty Fair Food StoreJohn CraterCulver’sDailey Dental ClinicDakota Pump, Inc.Tom & Mary DayDonn DeBoerDental DesignsDental Health PartnersDice Financial ServicesStephen J. Dick, MDPeggy EichEide Bailly LLPDeb EiltsEllefson Implement, Inc.ELO, Prof LLCJerry FeesFirst Dakota National BankFirst National BankDeb Fischer ClemensFulton State BankGF Advertising ServicesGraphic PackagingGunn Productions/Maverick Media

Jim HavlikMike HoffmanHome Federal BankInnovative SystemsInterstate Office ProductsIversonJames Valley Imaging, Ltd.James Valley NurseryLyle JohnsonMark JohnsonJuffer Real EstateKelly Inn & SuitesEric KloozKMIT & KOOL-98 RadioKrall Eye ClinicKreisers, Inc.Chad LarsonAllen LepkeLarry LoesBill LurkenDrs. Malters & Malters, P.C.Lucio Margallo, MDMcLeod Printing & Office SupplyDeb MetzgerMitchell Chiropractic & Acupuncture

Center, P.C.Mitchell Family Practice, PCMitchell TelecomMorganTheeler LLPTim MurrayMuth Electric, Inc.Ed & Lisa NeugebauerTricia NeugebauerNorthWestern EnergyO.L. Bussmus Construction, IncBert OlsonDave & Diana OlsonLyndon OverwegHarold PastianPatzer Woodworking, Inc.Poet BiorefiningReginald Martin Agency, Inc.Rhodes Insurance, LLCSteve & Deb RiceRick RobeyDenny RolfesEric SchafferPaul SchelskeRob & Becka SchelskeJeff & Ann SchmidtJim SchneiderMayor Lou & Carol SebertS & M Printing, Inc.Sign ProSpencer Quarries/Commerical AsphaltSteele & Steele, P.C.Sun Gold Trophies, Inc.Taylor & Miskimins, P.C.Todd TegethoffTessier’s, Inc.Tobin’s Transfer & Storage, Inc.Trail King Industries, Inc.Ken TrammellUS BankJolene VanMetreVantage Point SolutionsSenator Mike VehleRick WagnerRisë WalderaJim & Suzie WeberJason & Tressa WedeTom & Karen WeissTodd WeisserSteve WheelerPaul WidmanLarry Zimmerman

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Recognition List, continued

Nearly half of the funds spent by the Avera Queen of Peace Foundation were in the form of direct assistance to others including free cancer screenings, charity care and employee assistance grants.

More than a quarter of the funds spent went to construction and furnishings including a new roof for the Hospitality House, new rocking chairs for the Maternal Care Center and a new Comfort Suite for Avera Queen of Peace Hospital. The balance of funds spent went to equipment, supplies and education.

“We’ve seen an uptick in requests for Foundation funds in the past year as the economy has taken a turn for the worse. It’s particularly gratifying to see donated funds put to a good use, especially in the form of assistance to others,” says Geri Beck, Avera Queen of Peace Foundation director.

Giving to others is the goal of health care fund raising, says Greg Dice, chairperson of the Foundation Board. “Our generous donors want to see their gifts making a difference in peoples’ lives,” he says.

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2009 Foundation Expenditures ASSiSTAnCE To oTHERS Mammography Cost Assistance $1,086 Colon Cancer Screening Kits $699 Charity Care $24,141 75 Breast Health Screenings $22,300 262 Prostate Screenings $3,144 Employee Assistance Grants $5,383

Assistance to Others $56,753 EQuiPMEnT & SuPPLiES STEMI Contract/Software $11,999 Blood Pressure Kit $154 Cancer Center Bench (Donor Designated) $941 Clothes Labeling System at Avera Brady $1,559 Indoor Bike $1,375 DVD Player $45 External Fetal Monitoring Wiring OR $2,015 Boppy Pillows and Slip Covers $1,196 Items for Residents $453 Items for Children $560

Equipment & Supplies $20,297 EduCATion 10,000 Sunscreen Packets $3,922 Breast Forms for BSE $688 Get Fit While You Sit $200 Pediatric Advanced Life Support $1,596

Education $6,406 BuiLdinG ConSTRuCTion/FuRniSHinGS Recliner (Donor Designated) $809 Six Maternal Care Gliders $6,230 New Roof for Hospitality House $16,065 Hospital Comfort Suite $6,079 Comfort Suite at Avera Brady $1,412

Building Construction/Furnishings $30,595 Total $114,051

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PAIDpermiT No. 1209 SioUx fallS, SD

If you’re looking through our Annual Report, it likely means that you’re someone who has supported the efforts of the Avera Queen of Peace Foundation in 2009. Thank you!

We hope you enjoy looking through this first-ever annual report. Without your support and generosity, we wouldn’t have been able to provide free cancer screenings, put a new roof on the Hospitality House or implement technology that transmits a cardiac patient’s EKG reading to our Emergency Department prior to arrival by ambulance.

As our economy struggles, more requests are being made for Foundation funds. Being able to fund those requests is gratifying for us and hopefully for you as well! Your generous gift is being put to good use and is making a difference!

To contact the Foundation, call (605) 995-5773 or e-mail Geri Beck, Foundation director at geri.beck@avera.org.

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A Message from the Avera Queen of Peace Foundation director

Modem Transfers Vital Signs From Ambulance to Hospital

Your donations have allowed a collaborative effort between Mitchell Regional Ambulance and Avera Queen of Peace Hospital to establish a new life-saving technology referred to as STEMi. The American Heart Association estimates that nearly 400,000 people in the u.S. experience STEMi every year, which is a dangerous form of heart attack.

The hospital has purchased a wireless modem for a heart defibrillator that transmits a patient’s electrocardiogram (EKG) readings to the hospital while an ambulance is en route. This allows the hospital’s Emergency Department to monitor the patient’s heartbeat and to begin preparing for the patient’s arrival. Additionally, EKG readings can be transmitted to the Avera Heart Hospital in Sioux Falls, S.D., for further evaluation and recommendation.

Avera Queen of Peace Hospital and the Mitchell Regional Ambulance are only the second community in the state to establish this system; the service is also available in Sioux Falls. Funds for the purchase of the

defibrillator and the wireless modem were provided by the Avera Queen of Peace Foundation Emergency Services Fund.

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