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WINTER 2013

S T E P S T O B E T T E R H E A LT H

Counting down to 100 years As MMSC prepares to celebrate its 100th

Anniversary in 2014, take a look back at the rich history of Marshalltown’s hospital.

• ABCs of Heart Disease Three simple steps to reduce the risk factors for coronary disease

• Know Your Risk A colorectal screening can save your life

•Giving Ways News and updates from the MMSC Foundation

Inside this Issue:

Contents

MMSC Journeys Winter 2013

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Inside MMSC JourneysMessage from John Hughes ..................................................3

MMSC News ........................................................................... 4-5

MMSC Trivia Night .................................................Back Cover

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National Recognition MMSC HomeCare Plus earns ranking as a Top 500 home care agency in the United States by HomeCare Elite.

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The ABCs of Heart Disease Learn three simple steps you can take to reduce the risk of coronary disease and live a healthier lifestyle.

CME Accreditation Marshalltown Medical & Surgical Center is among an elite group of 13 CME accredited providers in the state of Iowa.

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Giving Ways Dozens of new Care Champions honored by patients, plus meet the new members of the MMSC Foundation Board of Directors.

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Colorectal Cancer Screening March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Learn about the importance of regular colorectal screenings.

A Look Back As MMSC prepares to celebrate its Centennial Anniversary in 2014, learn about the early days of Marshalltown’s hospital.

MMSC Executive Leadership Team

John Hughes, FACHE Interim President & CEO

Bob Downey Chief Financial Officer

Andrea Gomez Executive Assistant

Shari GraceHealth Information & Quality Executive

Gina JamesVice President of Nursing/D.O.N.

Marcia RoseHealth Information & Quality Executive

Paul Sliva Chief Information Officer

Dr. Milt VanGundy, M.D. Vice President, Medical Affairs

Liz Zuercher Communication & Human

Resources Executive

Volume 1, Number 4WINTER 2013

MMSC Journeys is published as a community service by Marshalltown Medical & Surgical Center, 3 South 4th Ave., Marshalltown, IA 50158. Health information contained in this

publication is not intended to provide personal medical advice, which should be obtained

directly from a physician. To opt out of receiving future mailings, please send your name and

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EditorLiz Zuercher

Marketing CoordinatorKathryn Bartling

DesignFroehlich Communications, Inc.

Contributing PhotographersJohn Stalzer – Stalzer Photography

Dane Zuercher

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2013 MMSC Board of Trustees

T.L. Briggs, M.D. – PresidentRetired, Marshalltown OB/GYN

Marshalltown, Iowa

Mike Mason – Vice President Emerson Process Management/

Fisher ControlsMarshalltown, Iowa

Jim Lowrance – SecretaryGreat Western BankMarshalltown, Iowa

Carol Hibbs – TreasurerCommunity Y of Marshalltown

Marshalltown, Iowa

Dr. Chris DureeIowa Valley Community

College District Marshalltown, Iowa

Sharon GreerCartwright, Druker & Ryden

Law Offices Marshalltown, Iowa

Polly Hineman, D.O.MMSC Clinic Tama/Toledo

Toledo, Iowa

John Hughes, FACHEMMSC Interim President & CEO

Marshalltown, Iowa

Sue MartinCommunity Leader Marshalltown, Iowa

Kim SchryverCommunity Leader Marshalltown, Iowa

Kevin SwartzWolfe Eye Clinic

Marshalltown, Iowa

Stephen Van Buren, M.D.McFarland Clinic

Marshalltown, Iowa

Milt VanGundy, M.D.MMSC Vice President

of Medical AffairsMarshalltown, Iowa

TO OURCOMMUNITIES

Welcome

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One of our greatest strengths at MMSC has been and always will be our highly diverse and accomplished workforce (from physicians, nurses and other clinical

professionals to support, administrative staff and, of course, our dedicated volunteers) who work together to meet the needs of our community. It is my honor and privilege to be working with such an exceptional team of individuals.

Over the next few years, our team will be focusing on three main goals that will drive MMSC’s organizational focus. First, MMSC is dedicated to healthcare quality and patient safety. Providing a safe experience for all of our patients is our first priority. To that end, we have made a commitment to process improvement, measurement, benchmarking, transparency and continued learning.

The second goal is creating an optimal environment for patient care. We believe that fostering an environment where employees and physicians enjoy practicing together and are supported in their roles by good systems and processes is vital to patient care. The link between employee, physician and patient satisfaction drives our focus on our facility and the environment of care. That is why MMSC is embarking on a facilities modernization project, for our hospital and outlying clinics, that will be finalized in the coming months.

Finally, MMSC believes that our communities and the patients we serve deserve a strong and financially secure hospital that is state-of-the-art and has the resources necessary to achieve its mission. Our stewardship responsibilities commit us to focus on financial health and the wise use of resources that benefit patient care, teaching and the communities we serve.

As we look forward to our 100th Anniversary in 2014, MMSC remains committed to improving the health of our community and giving back to a community that has given us so much. I look forward to sharing our progress with you.

John C. Hughes, Interim President & CEOMarshalltown Medical & Surgical Center

News


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MMSC Home Care Plus earns ranking as a Top 500 Agency by HomeCare Elite

MMSC’s Home Care Plus provides quality care in the comfort of a home-setting.

Providing full-service home care and the ability to collaborate with Medicare and Medicaid, Home Care Plus allows patients the opportunity and ability to stay in their own home, while still receiving medical care.

Founded in 1996, Home Care Plus provides in-home services for patients in Marshall and Tama counties, along with patients in Grundy and Hardin counties along Highway 175 and South. Today’s advancements in healthcare technologies allow agencies such as Home Care Plus to provide nursing, physical, occupational and speech therapies, social work, dietary, laboratory services, as well as home medical supplies and personal care. They are also able to provide wellness and disease prevention, along with management of chronic diseases.

Home Care Plus has been recognized several times during the last year for their hard

work and dedication to patients. Most recently, Home Care Plus was named a

Top 500 home care agency in the United States. The Top 500 is a part of the HomeCare Elite, a

compilation of the top 25 percent of agencies across the nation and the only performance recognition of its kind for home health agencies. Recognition as a Top 500 agency is based on quality, outcomes, patient satisfaction and financial performance.

Other recognitions for the agency include being in the top percentile for low hospital

readmissions. Currently, the national average is 29.8 percent for patients being readmitted to the hospital. Home Care Plus has a rate of 10.2 percent. This greatly helps MMSC by reducing the incidents of patient readmissions. Additionally, Home Care Plus has successfully completed recent audits conducted by the State of Iowa Auditor’s Office and the Iowa Department of Public Health.

Members of the MMSC Home Care Plus team gathered to celebrate being named a Top 500 home care agency in the United States by HomeCare Elite. The recognition is a compilation of the top 25 percent of agencies across the nation and the only performance recognition of its kind for home health agencies.

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The Iowa Academy of Family Physicians (IAFP) awarded the Lifetime Achievement

Award to two local doctors at a recent ceremony held in Des Moines. Larry Beaty, M.D., and Darrell Jebsen, M.D., of Marshalltown were among the five statewide recipients of the 2012 award.

The Lifetime Achievement Award is unique in that all awardees are nominated by another member of the Iowa Academy of Family Physicians. A committee made up of physician members selects the honorees. To qualify for the award, family physicians must be a member of the Academy for at least 10 years, be an Iowa resident, be involved in significant community service and civic activities, and serve as a role model for other family physicians, residents and/or medical students.

Dr. Beaty, a family practice physician at the MMSC Clinic-Marshalltown, has served the community for more than 16 years. A former resident of Dr. Beaty’s had this to say about

him: “The dignity and respect with which he treats each individual has subsequently led to many lifelong relationships and profoundly influenced the lives of those he has touched. Without question, he has been an outstanding role model in all facets of what it means to be a leader and physician for past, present, and future family doctors.”

Dr. Jebsen, a family practice physician with McFarland Clinic in Marshalltown, has served the community for more than 29 years. A colleague of Dr. Jebsen had this to say about him: “My son was lucky enough to do a preceptorship with Darrell. Darrell and his wife, Jolene, invited him into their home and it was this mentoring experience that swayed Brian to choose family practice over general surgery. Brian has been using many of the things Darrell taught him as he starts his family practice residency.”

The Iowa Academy of Family Physicians is a statewide professional association comprised of more than 86 percent of Iowa’s doctors who specialize in the practice of family medicine.

Two Marshalltown physicians receive IAFP Lifetime Achievement Award

MMSC Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) Volunteers celebrated another successful year at a recent recognition banquet at Elmwood Country Club. The SHIIP Volunteers assisted more than 1,300 individuals with their Medicare Insurance and drug benefits program. From left to right, seated: Anne Schulte, Ann Berg, Elaine Hoffman, Diane Oleson and Mary Christensen. Back: Marylou Beckman, Sue Turbiville, Nancy Parks, Dave Koenigs and Jim Perkins. Not pictured: Karen Clover, Dr. Bob Young and Joanne Yuska.


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The best way to fight heart

disease is to prevent it. That

is why it’s crucial to learn

about heart disease, know

your numbers, live a heart-

healthy lifestyle and be

aware of the risk factors.

It sounds simple doesn’t it? So why is coronary heart disease the No. 1 killer of Americans —

both in men and women? One reason is undeniable: a lack of commitment to a heart-healthy lifestyle. Your lifestyle is not only your best defense against heart disease, it’s also your responsibility. By following these three simple steps you can reduce all of the modifiable risk factors for heart disease.

Avoid TobaccoStop smoking. If you smoke, quit. If someone

in your household smokes, encourage them to quit. We know it’s tough. But it’s tougher to recover from a heart attack or stroke or to live with chronic heart disease. Commit to quit. There is help available if you need it.

Be More ActiveBe physically active every day. Research has

shown that getting 30-60 minutes of physical activity on most days of the week can help lower blood pressure, lower cholesterol and keep your weight at a healthy level. But something IS better than nothing. If you’re doing nothing now, start out

slow. Studies show that people who have achieved even a moderate level of fitness are much less likely to die early than those with a low fitness level.

Aim for a healthy weight. Obesity is an epidemic in America, not only for adults but also for children. Fad diets and supplements are not the answer. Good nutrition and physical activity are the only way to maintain a healthy weight. Obesity places you at risk for high cholesterol, high blood pressure and insulin resistance, a precursor of type 2 diabetes — the very factors that heighten your risk of cardiovascular disease. Your Body Mass Index (BMI) will tell you if your weight is healthy.

Manage diabetes. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of diabetes-related death. People with diabetes are two to four times more likely to develop heart disease due to a variety of risk factors, including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, obesity and lack of physical activity.

Reduce stress. Some scientists have noted a relationship between coronary heart disease risk and stress in a person’s life that may affect the risk factors for heart disease and stroke. For example,

The ABCs of preventing heart diseaseBy Warangkana Chokesuwattanaskul, M.D., Iowa Heart Center – Marshalltown

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people under stress may overeat, start smoking or smoke more than they otherwise would. Research has even shown that stress reaction in young adults predicts middle-age blood pressure risk.

Limit alcohol. Drinking too much alcohol can raise blood pressure, cause heart failure and lead to stroke. It can contribute to high triglycerides, produce irregular heartbeats and affect cancer and other diseases. It contributes to obesity, alcoholism, suicide and accidents. The risk of heart disease in people who drink moderate amounts of alcohol (an average of one drink for women or two drinks for men per day) is lower than in nondrinkers. However, it’s not recommended that nondrinkers start using alcohol or that drinkers increase the amount they drink.

Choose Good NutritionReduce blood cholesterol. Fat lodged in your

arteries is a disaster waiting to happen. Sooner or later it could trigger a heart attack or stroke. You’ve got to reduce your intake of saturated and trans fat and get moving. If diet and exercise alone don’t get those numbers down, then medication is the key. Take it just like the doctor orders.

Lower high blood pressure. It’s the single largest risk factor for stroke. Stroke is the No. 3 killer and one of the leading causes of disability in the United States. Stroke recovery is difficult at best and you could be disabled for life. Shake that salt habit, take any medication the doctor recommends exactly as prescribed and get moving. Those numbers need to get down and stay down. Your goal is less than 120/80 mmHg.

The best way to fight heart disease is to prevent it. That is why it’s crucial to learn about heart disease, know your numbers, live a heart-healthy

lifestyle and be aware of the risk factors of heart disease. Also talk to your doctor about any health concerns you have or any symptoms you notice. The earlier heart problems are detected, the better the change you can begin treatment before any long-term damage has occurred.

Avoid Tobacco Be More Active Choose Good Nutrition

Symptoms of a heart attack:• Uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain in the

center of your chest that lasts more than a few minutes, or goes away and comes back.

• Pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach.

• Shortness of breath, with or without chest discomfort.

• Other signs such as breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness.

• As with men, the most common heart attack symptom in women is chest pain or discomfort. It’s important to note that women are more likely to experience the other common symptoms, particularly shortness of breath, nausea/vomiting and back or jaw pain.

What to do during a heart attack:• Do not wait to call for help. Dial 9-1-1, make sure to follow the

operator’s instructions and get to a hospital right away.

• Do not drive yourself or have someone drive you to the hospital unless you have no other choice.

• Try to stay as calm as possible and take deep, slow breaths while you wait for the emergency responders.

Dr. Warangkana Chokesuwattanaskul is an interventional cardiologist at Iowa Heart Center’s Marshalltown office.


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An important topic worth discussing…

Colorectal screening

Colon cancer may not be at the top of your list of things to talk about with family and friends.

It can, however, be a life saving conversation when both and men and women age 50 or older are reminded of the importance of a colon cancer screening test. For this reason, advocates for colon cancer awareness have designated March as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), colorectal cancer (cancer of the colon and rectum) is the second leading cause

of cancer death for men and women. The CDC further notes that the risk of colon cancer increases with age and nearly 90 percent of cases occur in people age 50 or older.

As with other cancers, treatment for colorectal cancer works best when the cancer is found early. Screening tests, such as a colonoscopy, allow the doctor to see inside your entire colon and rectum. The doctor will be looking for polyps which are small growths inside the colon or rectum. Some polyps turn into cancer. “Colonoscopy is especially

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important if there is a family history of colon polyps or colon cancer,” said Dr. Michael McCune, MMSC General Surgeon.

Colonoscopies are performed at Marshalltown Medical & Surgical Center by General Surgeons Dr. Alison Wilson, Dr. Stephen VanBuren and Dr. Michael McCune, who also offer advanced treatment procedures. Colorectal cancer is usually treated with surgery, chemotherapy or radiation.

“A great benefit to our patients is that the physician who performs your screening colonoscopy will also be your surgeon if additional treatment and surgery is needed,” said Dr. Wilson, McFarland Clinic surgeon. “My patients have found this to very reassuring that their entire spectrum of care will be coordinated through our office.”

McFarland Clinic surgeons Dr. Van Buren and Dr. Wilson, and MMSC’s Dr. McCune, are skilled physicians who perform hundreds of colonoscopies each year at MMSC. In addition, they perform a specialized surgical option for colon cancer called

laparoscopic surgery, also referred to as minimally invasive surgery.

“I don’t believe many people realize that we offer the same specialized laparoscopic surgery done in larger medical communities such as the University of Iowa Hospitals and the Mayo Clinic, right here in Marshalltown,” said Dr. Van Buren. “This is a tremendous benefit for patients as the surgery can be performed close to home.”

During laparoscopic surgery, procedures are performed by making small incisions and positioning miniature video cameras, fiber optic flashlights and several thin instruments inside the patient’s body. The surgeon is then able to use the video camera to transmit images of the organs being operated on to a monitor.

The patient experiences faster healing time from the small incisions and is able to leave the hospital sooner and with less pain.

“Our patients return to full activity faster with this laparoscopic surgery,” said Dr. Wilson.

What are the symptoms of colorectal cancer?Precancerous polyps and colorectal cancer don’t always cause symptoms, especially at first. You could have polyps or colorectal cancer and not know it. That is why having a screening test is so important. Symptoms for colorectal cancer may include:

• Blood in or on the stool (bowel movement).• Stomach pain, aches or cramps that do not go away.• Losing weight and you don’t know why.

These symptoms may be caused by something other than cancer. If you’re having any of these symptoms, the only way to know what is causing them is to see your doctor.For more information about colorectal cancer, visit www.cdc.gov. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, contact your primary care provider to discuss your healthcare concerns. If you’re over the age of 50 and wish to schedule a screening colonoscopy, please call the McFarland Clinic General Surgery Department at (641) 752-6391 or the MMSC Clinic – Marshalltown at (641) 753-2752.

These general surgeons offer advanced screening and

treatment in Marshalltown.

Dr. Alison Wilson

Dr. Stephen VanBuren

Dr. Michael McCune

From the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, www.cdc.gov


CME Accreditation

Marshalltown Medical & Surgical Center granted Accreditation with Commendation

The Iowa Medical Society (IMS) is pleased to announce that Marshalltown Medical &

Surgical Center has received Accreditation with Commendation, the highest level of continuing medical education (CME) accreditation awarded to providers. IMS accredited CME providers are required to meet 15 criteria set forth by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education. To be granted Accreditation with Commendation, providers are required to meet an additional seven criteria. The additional seven criteria relate to how the provider is engaged in the environment of the organization, such as being part of the overall quality improvement initiatives of the medical community and engaging with outside organizations to improve

physician competence and performance, and/or patient outcomes.

Marshalltown Medical & Surgical Center joins Iowa Health – Des Moines and Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs as providers that have been granted Accreditation with Commendation by IMS. The Iowa Medical Society currently accredits 13 CME providers throughout Iowa, all of who work to bring education to our community physicians that will assist them in improving the quality of care provided to patients.

MMSC wishes to thank the staff, providers and educators who dedicated their time and talents to achieve this important level of accreditation.

Marshalltown Medical & Surgical Center is among an elite group of 13 CME providers in the state of Iowa.

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Health information courtesy of the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Chronic Hepatitis C

CDC recommends baby boomers get tested

More than 75 percent of U.S. adults with Hepatitis C are members of the “baby

boomer” generation. Baby boomers are people born from 1945 through 1965. Most of them don’t know they are infected.• Baby boomers are five times more likely to be

infected with Hepatitis C.• Liver disease, liver cancer, and deaths from

Hepatitis C are on the rise.• As baby boomers age, there is a greater chance

that they will develop serious, life-threatening liver disease from Hepatitis C.

• Testing people in this generation will help them learn if they are infected and get them into lifesaving care and treatment.

• Early diagnosis and treatment can help prevent liver damage, cirrhosis, and even liver cancer.

Why do baby boomers have such high rates of Hepatitis C?

The reason that baby boomers have the highest rates of Hepatitis C is not completely understood. Most boomers are believed to have become infected in the 1970s and 80s when rates of Hepatitis C were the highest. Since chronic Hepatitis C can go unnoticed for up to several decades, baby boomers could be living with an infection that occurred many years ago.

Hepatitis C is primarily spread through contact with blood from an infected person. Many baby boomers could have gotten infected from contaminated blood and blood products before widespread screening of the blood supply began in 1992 and universal precautions were adopted. Others may have become infected from injecting drugs, even if only once in the past. Still, many baby boomers do not know how or when they were infected.

What should baby boomers know about Hepatitis C?

Hepatitis C is a liver disease that results from infection with the Hepatitis C virus. The disease can cause serious health problems including liver damage, cirrhosis, liver cancer and even death. In fact, Hepatitis C is a leading cause of liver cancer and the leading cause of liver transplants. People with Hepatitis C:• Often have no symptoms• Can live with an infection for decades without

feeling sick• Can be successfully treated with medications

Is there a test for Hepatitis C?Yes. There is a simple blood test to

determine if a person has ever been infected with the Hepatitis C virus.

How can I learn more?Talk to your healthcare professional, call

your health department or visit www.cdc.gov/knowmorehepatitis.

Hep C Screen – $25No fasting requiredPart of the MMSC Lab’s Walk In Wellness tests available Monday-Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. No appointment is necessary. All wellness results are mailed within 72 hours. For more information, call the MMSC Lab at (641) 754-5080.

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1914-1939The First 25 YearsThis year, each issue of MMSC Journeys magazine will feature our hospital and healthcare providers over the past 99 years.

at the history of MMSCA look back

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On March 30, 1913, the Evangelical Deaconess Society was established to begin the process of founding a hospital.

At the time, St. Thomas Mercy Hospital was also in existence at the corner of North 13th and State Streets and had been since 1902.

At the time of the establishment of the Deaconess Society, Reverend Karl Rest (pictured opposite page, upper left) was named president, with community members Paul Fedderson, John Jahn, C.F. Schmidt, Mary Butscheu and Mrs. Martin Nerz named to the first board of directors. With the help of the Marshalltown community, the board worked to purchase property on the southeast corner of 3rd Avenue and Main Street from a Marshalltown resident, Mrs. Charles Conover, for $14,000. To help raise the money for the community’s hospital, a committee of Marshalltown citizens was also established and a total of $15,453.50 was collected via subscription.

On May 22, 1913, a resolution for the new Deaconess Home and Hospital was passed and the very first hospital building was dedicated in January 1914, with the first patient admitted to the hospital on February 1.

From 1914 to 1918, there were several additions and services added to the original building, including a nurses’ dormitory, patient rooms, electric nurse calls, surgery rooms, an X-ray unit, isolation rooms and a pharmacy. Additionally, the hospital acquired property at 4th Avenue and Church Street to establish a Sister’s Home.

In 1921, the hospital purchased a 131-acre farm on South 12th Avenue and food items raised on the farm were used within the hospital for patients,

staff and the Sisters. A modern pasteurizing unit was even installed so the hospital would be supplied with milk and crème.

Following Reverend Rest’s death in July of 1930, the Reverend Adolph Matzner became the superintendent of the Evangelical Hospital until his resignation in 1950.

In less than a year MMSC will be celebrating 100 years of providing healthcare services to the communities we serve. Many things have changed in Marshalltown and in healthcare in the past 99 years, and the MMSC family takes great pride in its heritage and legacy. Honoring our beginnings allows us to reflect on who we are as a healthcare provider, a community partner and a not-for-profit organization committed to giving back to the communities we serve.

The hospiTal’s sTory FirsT Began nearly a CenTury ago


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Giving WaysHonoring MMSC Care ChampionsSince the launch of the Foundation’s Care Champions program in 2012, dozens of grateful patients and their families have stepped forward to recognize doctors, nurses and staff for the exceptional level of care they receive at MMSC. Below are some of the latest recipients of Care Champion awards.

Patient & Family Services

Operating Room

Skilled Med/Surg/Peds

Medical/Surgical/Pediatrics




Emergency Department


Respiratory Care

Women’s Care Center

Paramedics

Did you know?The IRA Rollover has been reauthorized for 2013. Donors age 70½ and older can make cash gifts of up to $100,000 from an IRA to a public charity without paying federal income tax on the transfer. IRA rollover gifts count towards a donor’s 2013 required minimum distribution amount (RMD).

The MMSC Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization and gifts of all sizes enable us to carry out our mission and improve the services and programs we provide to the community. To learn more, call the MMSC Foundation office at (641) 754-5005 or email [email protected].


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News from the MMSC Foundation

2013 Foundation Board OfficersReturning

Board MembersKathy Baker

David J. Clark, D.D.S.

Ellen Bergman

Jane Gallentine

Bill Grabe

John C. Hughes

Joseph Pollpeter, M.D.

Kileen Rezac

Carol Terry

Milt VanGundy, M.D.

Kenn Vinson

Doug Benjamin is Senior Vice President and Market President at MidWestOne Bank in Conrad. He earned a BA in Business Administration from Buena Vista University. Benjamin serves on

the BCLUW School Board, Chair on the Conrad Community Development Committee, a youth coach, Black Dirt Days volunteer and several Iowa Bankers Association committees. He resides in Conrad with his wife, Barbara, and children Brianne and Kayla.

William (Bill) Fitzgerald is Vice President of Nuclear Services at Fisher Controls. He is a graduate of Iowa State University with a BS in Mechanical Engineering and Master’s degree in Engineering

Mechanics. He also earned an Executive MBA degree from Southern Methodist University. He is a past board member of the Community Y, current President of the Marshalltown Community Concert Association, member of the Auditorium Board and serves on the Rotary Club board.

Carrie Loney is a Regulatory Specialist with RACOM Corporation. She is a graduate of the University of Iowa. Loney is a member of The Assistance League of Marshalltown, and

has served in various leadership roles within the organization. She currently serves as a volunteer for the Marshalltown Area Catholic School, Marshalltown Football League, St. Henry Catholic Church and Meals on Wheels. She and her husband, Nick, have three children.

Eli Zoske is Assistant Controller at JBS in Marshalltown. He is also employed part-time at KFJB/KXIA. He and his wife, Katie, reside on an acreage outside of Conrad and own and operate a

karaoke business which keeps the couple busy during weekends. Zoske is a member of the Marshalltown Rotary Club and the MEGA-10 board. In their spare time, he and his wife enjoy golf, going on road trips and visiting nieces and nephews.

New MMSC Foundation Board Members for 2013

President

Kevin HitchinsGrimes, Buck, Schoell,

Beach & HitchinsMarshalltown, Iowa

Vice President

Mary WertzbergerRACOM CorporationMarshalltown, Iowa

Secretary/ Treasurer

Pam WoodCommunity Leader

Toledo, Iowa

3 South 4th Avenue Marshalltown, IA 50158

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Women & Philanthropy Forum“The 7 Secrets for Women to Enhance & Protect Wealth”

Presented by Johni Hays, JD - Vice President, Thompson & Associates

With 20 years experience as a practicing attorney in charitable and estate planning, Johni will speak on the ways in which women can

direct their wealth to their personal charitable interests.

Friday, April 19, 201311:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Iowa Valley Continuing EducationConference Center, Room 612

Registration Fee $10 - Lunch Provided

Reservations Required by Friday, April 12To reserve your place, call Julie Thomas at

Iowa Valley Continuing Education @ (641) 752-4645Course # CPD 4701 001. Fee due at time of registration.

This event is open to the public. Women of all ages are encouraged to attend to learn more about the many ways to direct a gift, the impact of giving and having power over giving.

Sponsors: Martha-Ellen Tye Foundation Community Foundation of Marshall County, Iowa Valley Continuing Education, Marshalltown Medical & Surgical Center, MMSC Foundation and the YMCA/YWCA Heritage Club.

Sponsored by the MMSC Foundation

Who: Any and all trivia fans! If you like a little friendly competition, you won’t want to miss this! First prize: $250! Second prize: $150!

Cost: $160 per team; $20 per person. Cost includes meal.

What: Interactive trivia contest with 10 rounds of 10 questions that promises tons of fun, food and prizes!

When: Friday, March 15, 2013, at 6 p.m.

Where: DeJardin Hall(Iowa Valley Community College District, Marshalltown)

For registration information, visit www.MarshMed.com or call the MMSC Foundation office at (641) 754-5005.

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