MomentumVOLUME 18 | FALL 2018
Dr. Kacey Kronenfeld and Stephanie Lehmann are building a full spectrum of community Emergency Medical Services.SEE PAGE 4
CARE BEGINS WITH FIRST RESPONDERS
SSM HEALTH ST. MARY’S FOUNDATION - MADISON | RECOGNIZING PHILANTHROPY, MISSION AND INNOVATION
St. Mary’s Chapel Renovation | Page 3
Greatest Need Gifts Result in $2.1 Million Impact | Page 6
Lampman Honored for Philanthropic Leadership | Page 9
St. Mary’s Garden Reception Recap & Photos | Page 10
A MESSAGE FROM
Jon Rozenfeld, PresidentSSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital - Madison
Sandra L. Lampman, Executive DirectorSSM Health St. Mary’s Foundation - Madison
U.S. News & World Report has once again ranked SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital
- Madison a Top-5 Hospital in the state (see page 9). While awards and accolades
continue to validate the hard work of our employees and providers, we are always
looking to the future — exploring what we can do to help foster real change in
health care.
SSM Health President and CEO, Laura Kaiser, held a series of town hall-style
meetings across the Wisconsin region recently where she commended the work
of St. Mary’s Hospital and our colleagues throughout the region, “Wisconsin is
an incubator for SSM Health. The work here is advanced and integrated across
our ministry, through our hospitals and clinics, and our health plan. We need to
build upon that integration across all our ministries in order to ensure the care we
provide is affordable, high quality and accessible.”
She continued by reaffirming the tradition of SSM Health St. Mary’s, “We’re a vibrant,
Catholic, health care ministry, and the core of our ministry remains unchanged. Our
heritage can be traced back to the 12th century with Saint Francis and Saint Clare
of Assisi, and their legacy of servant leadership. Presence is how we live our Mission
each day. It’s our responsibility to see the face of God in the patients we serve.”
As patient demands and the health care industry change, she said SSM Health will
need to grow and adapt to meet those changing needs, but will not stray from
our Mission — Through our exceptional health care services, we reveal the healing presence of God. “Our direction forward is clear,” Kaiser said. “We will continue to be a Mission-based, Catholic healing ministry and we will be a leader, not a follower.”
At the system, regional and local level, SSM Health and St. Mary’s Hospital are commit-
ted to entering into strategic partnerships that not only improve our delivery of care,
but that will also improve the health of our patients and our broader community.
• As a health care system, SSM Health announced a partnership to form a new
not-for-profit generic drug company named Civica Rx, intended to reduce
expenses and lower drug costs for patients.
• Regionally, the recent additions of Agnesian HealthCare and Monroe Clinic, and
the full ownership of SSM Health at Home, strengthen and expand our network
of care — providing more patients with access to St. Mary’s Hospital services.
• Here at St. Mary’s Hospital, our partnership with Madison Emergency Physicians
is expanding to provide a comprehensive Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
program that brings pre-hospital training and education, and medical direction
out into communities throughout the Wisconsin region.
We are proud to be a part of a forward-thinking organization and fortunate
to have such a strong philanthropic community willing to invest in the health
of our patients and community through your generous support (see page
6). Your gifts continue to impact the lives of others who look to St. Mary’s for
compassionate care, and your generosity is helping now as well as paving the
way to sustainability for generations to come.
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SSM HEALTH ST. MARY’S HOSPITAL’S GENEROUS COMMUNITY
OF SUPPORT HAS ONCE AGAIN EXCEEDED GOAL, PROVIDING
MORE THAN $450,000 IN GIFTS AND PLEDGES TO RENOVATE
THE CHAPEL.
SSM Health St. Mary’s Foundation Executive
Director Sandy Lampman is grateful for the
generosity shown, “Our Mission is based in Catholic
teaching and the chapel is a reflection of that
Mission — and of deep meaning to many who come
through our doors. Our benefactors recognize this,
and it’s only through their generosity that we can
beautify this sacred space.”
In addition to the major gift support received (listed at
right), gifts of all sizes combined to exceed our goal,
including gifts from employees, volunteers, patients,
clinicians and St. Mary’s School of Nursing Alumni.
The renovation plans will enhance the existing
chapel in a way that honors the history and heritage
of St. Mary’s Hospital, and create a warmer more
welcoming environment for our patients, families,
physicians, staff and visitors.
New custom stained glass depicting Mary and Joseph
will flank the sanctuary and several historical pieces will
be returned to the chapel to honor the history of our
ministry. Improved lighting and audio-visual equipment
will enhance both the experience in the chapel, and the
experience of our patients watching Mass from their
hospital beds.
Father Pat Norris adds, “Hospitals need a welcoming
space where souls can be nourished and healed — the
chapel facilitates our mission to treat the body, mind
and soul. I look forward to the blessing of the renovated
chapel, when we can come together in thanksgiving.”
Construction is set to begin, with the goal of complet–
ing the renovation in time to celebrate Christmas in
the chapel.
THROUGH OUR EXCEPTIONAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES, WE REVEAL THE HEALING PRESENCE OF GOD.
CHAIR/TREASURER
Sean Cleary
VICE CHAIR
William Kennedy
SECRETARY
Kellye Golden
DIRECTORS
Paul Berge
Frank Byrne, MD
Timothy Crummy, MD
Jeannie Cullen Schultz
Paul M. Cuta
Jessica Flesch Buye
Eric Helsher
Sarah Kuemmel
Jeff F. Mack
Joel C. McNeil
Timothy R. O’Brien
Christopher P. Roe
Jon Rozenfeld
Kimberly A. Shaul
Dave Shaw
Jeffrey A. Tubbs
Mary Wall Yeager
David Wolff, MD
EX OFFICIO
Sandra L. Lampman
Executive Director
MOMENTUMMOMENTUM EDITOR
Dina BoyleSSM Health St. Mary’s Foundation - Madison
PHOTOGRAPHY
Vicky PadwaySSM Health Creative Services
CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Eric VogelSSM Health Creative Services
GRAPHIC DESIGN
Bob MarshallSSM Health Creative Services
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Chapel Renovation Is Set To Begin
A SPECIAL THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING BENEFACTORS FOR MAJOR GIFT SUPPORT OF THE CHAPEL RENOVATION:
$50,000
Kenneth Ballweg
Carol & Mark Cullen Family
Daniel & Julie Hartung
Frederick P. & Deborah A. Schwartz
$20,000 – $49,999
Donald O. & Barbara L. Boe
Elizabeth “Betsy” Knight
Robert & Angela Tramburg
$10,000 – $19,999
John & Frances Breitbach
Elaine Burke
Kalscheur Family Foundation
Ray T. & Madeline Laufenberg
$5,000 – $9,999
Dr. Makeba & Damond Williams Boatwright
M. Dianne Cosentino
In memory of Robert J. Cuta
The Family of Mary Jean Whalen Iacovoni
Richard V. Munz
Dollie F. Newlun
Pavilion Advisory Group, Inc.
Pat & Jeff Roggensack
Elizabeth M. Theisen
Denes & John Tobie
Mass During Construction:Pastoral Care is working to finalize an alternate location for weekday and Sunday Mass. There will be NO Saturday Mass during construction. Questions can be directed to Pastoral Care at 608-258-6769.
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Strengthening Community EMS
Programs
DR. KACEY KRONENFELD AND STEPHANIE LEHMANN HEAD UP THE NEW PRE-HOSPITAL MEDICINE PROGRAM
The late morning of May 23, 2018 was much like
any other for Stephanie Lehmann, EMS Regional
Coordinator for SSM Health. She had just finished
picking up her son from his last day of preschool and
was heading off to work — and then the call came in.
A semi truck had crashed into the rear of a school
bus stopped on the shoulder of Interstate 39/90/94
near DeForest, and early indications were that there
were multiple children who suffered injuries.
“Because of our close partnerships with all the local
EMS agencies, we receive early notification from
a wide variety of resources when something such
as the DeForest bus accident happens,” explained
Stephanie. “We know about it immediately and
can begin coordinating with local emergency
departments, hospital administration and EMS chiefs
onsite, so everyone can keep up-to-date with what is
going on.”
Based on the location of the accident, Stephanie
knew that the SSM Health Sun Prairie Emergency
Center (SPEC) would be the facility that would be
treating the majority of the patients, so she was able
to immediately delegate resources and personnel to
that location.
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“SPEC was so well prepared, it was unbelievable,”
explained Dr. Kacey Kronenfeld, SSM Health Regional
EMS Medical Director. “It ran so smoothly and they
had so much staff, it was simply phenomenal. But
most importantly, we were able to get all the kids
safely to one site where they could meet up with
their principal, and eventually their parents.”
For Stephanie and Dr. Kronenfeld this incident was
a textbook example of how their new Pre-Hospital
Medicine Program should function. The program, a
partnership between SSM Health of Wisconsin and
Madison Emergency Physicians (MEP), is designed
to improve the quality of care provided to patients
from their very first contact with local EMS agencies.
“The EMS program started as an initiative to become
involved in the pre-hospital community,” said
Stephanie, who is a nationally certified paramedic in
addition to holding a bachelor of science in nursing.
“It directly affects our patients all the way through the
continuum of care — everything that happens pre-
hospital is extremely important and can dramatically
affect patient outcomes.”
One initial focus is on building a robust education
system that will enable Stephanie and Dr. Kronenfeld
to provide simulated and hands-on training to EMS
agencies across the Wisconsin region.
“This program will allow us to develop and implement
focused trainings based on the needs of a specific
agency. Our goal is to help support what resources
are already in place and assist providers and agencies
in providing the best care they can for patients,” said
Dr. Kronenfeld.
As for the future, Dr. Kronenfeld and Stephanie
have a vision for a home base facility where
SSM Health’s regional EMS partners, as well as
community members, will be able to receive
training and other resources.
Stephanie concluded, “Our high fidelity simulation
equipment is going to be state-of-the-art and this
proposed facility would allow for an exceptional
educational experience that would be available
only through SSM Health. Our hope is to be able to
utilize it to its full capabilities and share it with our
community partners.”
MEP-1 Is On The MoveAn important piece of the Pre-Hospital Medicine
Program is SSM Health’s new physician response
vehicle. Known as MEP-1, the acronym actually
has two meanings to describe the dual purpose
of the vehicle.
• As the Mobile Education Program, it will serve
as a mobile education unit – equipped with a
high fidelity mannequin and other educational
equipment – that the team can use to travel to
local EMS agencies to provide specialized and
individualized training.
• As the Mobile EMS Physician, it is stocked
with everything that the team would need to
treat a patient in the field. Dr. Kronenfeld is
able to respond to emergency situations with
the potential for mass casualties, such as
the recent explosion in Sun Prairie, and work
with EMS crews to treat patients. The vehicle
will also be used in the delivery of medical
care at mass gathering events such as the
upcoming SSM Health Madison Marathon on
November 11th.
“ This vehicle is a fantastic resource because it’s
not only equipped with all the communications
and advanced life support equipment we’d
need during an actual emergency situation,
but it’s also set-up in a way that we are able
to transport a wide variety of our simulation
equipment to training exercises at EMS agencies
throughout the area. Being able to adapt to
what each individual agency or community
needs, is going to be a key piece to our
program’s success,” concluded Dr. Kronenfeld.
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Twins
Earlier this year, SSM Health St. Mary’s Foundation
Board of Directors approved the largest Greatest Need
distribution ever to support priority hospital initiatives
through capital investments. More than $2.1 million in
funding was approved to support the integration of the
electrophysiology (EP) lab, to re-optimize the operating
room suites and to purchase technology for Repetitive
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) treatment.
Integrated Electrophysiology (EP) Lab
When someone’s heart doesn’t beat normally, doctors
can use electrophysiology studies to find out why.
Electrical signals usually travel through the heart in a
regular pattern. Heart attacks, aging and high blood
pressure may cause the heart to beat in an irregular
pattern. Results from the study can help patients and
their doctors decide whether they need medications,
a pacemaker, an implantable cardioverter defibrillator
(ICD), cardiac ablation or surgery. These studies take
place in the electrophysiology lab.
The EP lab at St. Mary’s Hospital handles more cases
than any of the Madison area hospitals, and the
demand for EP studies continues to grow. Thanks
to the generous support of St. Mary’s benefactors,
proposed EP lab improvements were funded and the
upgrades were unveiled and blessed on August 3,
2018. Dr. Kartik Reddy extended his gratitude to all
who made these improvements possible, “We’re very
excited to be able to take care of our patients in such
a beautiful, high-tech, cutting-edge lab...which enables
us to do very complex procedures much more safely
and efficiently.”
The new integrated lab design includes a state-of-
the-art HD monitor that improves the clarity and
definition of critical case information while exposing
the patient to less radiation. The integrated system
improves ergonomics and visualization for the
physician, increases safety for patients and the EP
team, and reduces turnover time between cases. These
improvements translate to better care and less wait
time for patients who require an EP procedure.
Alternative Treatment for Depression - Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS)
Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) is a
non-invasive form of brain stimulation therapy used to
treat depression and anxiety. It has been in use since the
1980’s, though continual improvements in technology
and understanding of brain chemistry have led to rTMS
becoming more prominent in mental health treatment.
This therapy involves using a magnet to target and
stimulate certain areas of the brain. rTMS is mainly used
to treat severe depression, and is usually recommended
only after medication and psychotherapy fail to work. With
the Greatest Need distribution approved in March, funding
was provided for rTMS technology and Drs. Tal Herbsman
and Matt Sager are championing the availability of this
new treatment option beginning in the fall of 2018.
“The most qualified candidates for this type of treatment
are people with depression who haven’t had success with
other methods. It is a non-invasive procedure that is FDA
indicated for the treatment of depression in all contexts
including unipolar and bipolar diseases,” explained
Chief of Staff, Dr. Matt Sager. “Unlike more traditional
treatments such as electroconvulsive therapy (ECT),
rTMS does not require general anesthesia and is unlikely
to invoke seizure activity or cause systemic side effects
that can make medications less advantageous. It also
has the advantage of allowing patients to drive during
the course of treatment which is not permitted with ECT,
thus allowing rTMS to fit into people’s lives, which is how
we would like our treatments to be.”
Operating Room (OR) Optimization
The re-optimization of the fourteen operating rooms
at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital will benefit patients
served by multiple service lines including orthopedics,
general surgery, neurosurgery and emergency/trauma.
Upgrades to high-definition monitors, video integration
of two additional operating rooms, mobile video
equipment with fluorescent technology to identify
cancerous cells, plus another surgical robot will provide
the most flexibility and efficiency among the available
operating suites. The new equipment allows for staffing
of two additional operating rooms which will translate
into shorter wait times for scheduled procedures, and
ensure the resources are available
to handle an increase in emergency/
trauma cases.
“All improvements should be up-
and-running in time for our busy
end-of-year surgical season. Surgical
volumes have increased by 12% year
over year and the OR’s are very full,”
Hester Rall, Administrative Director
of Perioperative Services shared,
“We would not be able to expand
services without the additional video
equipment. Robotic surgery volumes
are growing and the minimally invasive
approach is a great benefit to our
patients. I cannot thank the donors
and St. Mary’s Foundation enough for
making this all possible.”
GIFTS DESIGNATED TO GREATEST NEED OFFER FINANCIAL SUPPORT WHERE NEEDED MOST
Philanthropy Making a Difference in Key Clinical Areas
Kelly McDonnell, DO (left) and Kartik Reddy, MD (right) explained the functionality of the new Integrated EP lab at a blessing ceremony in August, and paused for a photo with St. Mary’s Foundation Executive Director, Sandra Lampman
and Foundation Board Chair, Sean Cleary.
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SSM Health St. Mary’s Foundation Executive
Director Sandy Lampman will accept the award for
Outstanding Fundraising Professional at the 31st
annual Association for Fundraising Professionals (AFP)
Greater Madison National Philanthropy Day on Friday,
November 2, 2018 at the Overture Center for the Arts.
Sandy was nominated by Dr. Matt Sager, Chief of Staff
and Medical Director of the Behavioral Health Unit,
and Foundation Board Chair Sean Cleary, for her years
of philanthropic leadership and most recently her role
in exceeding goal and raising $1.7 million through the
Restoring Strength & Hope capital campaign.
“I am grateful to the individuals, families and
organizations who have generously supported
St. Mary’s Mission-driven commitment to exceptional
health care for all.” Sandy remarked, “The outpouring
of support for those suffering from mental illness
is a powerful example of the impact philanthropy
has on patients, families and our community. It
is a privilege to advocate for the needs of SSM
Health St. Mary’s Hospital and St. Mary’s Care
Center and an honor to work with the Board of
Directors and staff of St. Mary’s Foundation.”
About National Philanthropy Day
Taking place each November, National Philanthropy
Day® is designed to recognize the great contributions
of philanthropy — and those people active in the
philanthropic community — to the enrichment of
our world.
AFP Greater Madison is one of approximately 230 AFP
chapters around the world. Guided by an active local
board of fundraising professionals and community
members, the chapter has more than 30 years of
experience offering innovative educational programs
that encourage ethical and effective fundraising
practices. The chapter serves more than 200 members
and hundreds more people each year with a passion
for philanthropy.
J.H. Findorff gave his first gift to St. Mary’s Hospital in 1911 to help the Sisters raise $100,000 “to erect a modern,
fireproof hospital in Madison”. Mr. Findorff was joined by other Madison notables including Mrs. Vilas, Mr. Tenney
and Mr. Brittingham in financially supporting the efforts to build St. Mary’s Hospital.
J.H. Findorff & Son provided superintendent of construction services on the “new St. Mary’s Hospital addition” in
1926 and in 1960 were named the contractors of the original Dean Clinic on Fitchburg Road, now known as Fish
Hatchery Road.
Since that time, J.H. Findorff & Son has generously supported SSM Health
St. Mary’s through its philanthropic efforts. Additionally, J.H. Findorff & Son
has provided expert construction services to assist St. Mary’s with the ever-
changing needs of the hospital. One special project during the addition of the
east wing in 2008 was the brick-by-brick dismantling of the entry arch from the
original hospital and the re-assembly of the arch as a beautiful and historic entry
into the Gardens of St. Mary’s.
In 2009, Findorff earned the bid to build the Sun Prairie Emergency Center,
and since then has been actively working on building improvements at
various locations, including the new Behavioral Health unit scheduled to
open in early 2019.
“Given the history of our two organizations and the trusted partnership
we share, we are proud to honor founder J.H. Findorff and his early
commitment to St. Mary’s Hospital,” declared Dave Beck-Engel, Findorff’s President.
J.H. Findorff & Son, Inc. established an endowment with an initial gift of $25,000 and pledged an additional
$50,000, to ensure that support for the greatest needs at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital continues for the next
100 years and beyond.
The J.H. Findorff Endowment
Sandra Lampman Honored as Outstanding Fundraising Professional
A RELATIONSHIP BUILT OVER 100 YEARS
If you would like to speak with someone about a named endowment that will provide a lasting impact and benefit
your chosen cause in perpetuity, please contact St. Mary’s Foundation at 608-258-5600. The minimum initial gift to
establish an endowment is $25,000. With an endowment, the principal is invested to create a source of income. Only
earnings are used to support the purpose for which the endowment was established.
SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital - Madison Earns Top-5 State Ranking
For the fourth consecutive year, U.S. News & World
Report has recognized SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital
- Madison as a Best Hospital, once again ranking
St. Mary’s fifth in the state on the annual U.S. News
2018 – 2019 Best Hospitals list. The Best Hospitals
rankings are considered the gold standard for
excellence in health care, designed to help patients
make informed decisions about where to receive care
for life-threatening conditions or for common elective
procedures.
This elite status was earned by being ranked as
high performing in seven out of nine common care
procedures — aortic valve surgery, heart bypass
surgery, heart failure, colon cancer surgery, chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease, hip replacement
and knee replacement. U.S.
News health care analysts
base their ranking on
objective measures such as
readmission rates, volume,
patient experience, patient
safety and quality of nursing,
among other care-related indicators. This year more
emphasis was placed on patient outcomes and
patient experience measures.
Jon Rozenfeld, Hospital President, praised the role
of SSM Health St. Mary’s caregivers in this honor,
“Our ranking is a testament to the dedication of
our physicians, staff and volunteers to provide
exceptional care to every patient, and confirms our
efforts to increase quality and safety are making a
significant impact on the lives of our patients.”
BEST HOSPITALS
TOP-52018 – 2019
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The inaugural Garden Reception was held on
Thursday, June 14 at SSM Health St. Mary’s
Hospital in Madison. The event celebrated the
generous contributions of Leadership Giving Circle
benefactors who support SSM Health St. Mary’s
Healing Mission with annual gifts of $1,000 or more.
Guests enjoyed refreshments, light jazz and the
camaraderie of friends and colleagues on a beautiful
evening in the courtyard gardens.
Kellye Golden, secretary of St. Mary’s Foundation
Board of Directors, provided a Foundation report at
the reception which included progress on construction
of the new Behavioral Health Unit, details of the $2.1
million board-approved Greatest Need distribution and
an update on the chapel renovation campaign – which
has since been fully funded. She thanked the St. Mary’s
community of support for the generous gifts that make
the work of St. Mary’s Foundation possible.
Jim Hook, Practice Manager of Madison Radiologists,
sponsor of the Garden Reception, spoke eloquently
about the importance of relationships in the work of
the Foundation and the overall Mission of our health
care ministry:
So much of what we do is through relationships…
relationships with patients and their families…
relationships with other providers and care givers…
relationships with the myriad of people who work
inside and outside of St. Mary’s Hospital.
We know that for any one of us this heath care
ministry would not only be impossible, but completely
overwhelming. But we also know that by being in
relationship with each other, being in relationship with our
patients and their families, and being in relationship to the
God of all people, nothing is impossible. We know this…
we have seen this… we have experienced it.
There is no better example of the power of relationship
than St. Mary’s Foundation. The Foundation serves
as the interface between those with needs and those
with means to create relationships that enable the gift
of health care to happen, where it wouldn’t happen
otherwise. This is sacred work. It is Holy work. It is
humbling and also meaningful to be a part of this
experience called St. Mary’s Foundation.
You can join the Leadership Giving Circle or renew your support at this level with your annual gift of $1,000 or more. Please use the enclosed envelope for your gift or contact the Foundation Office for additional information. The 2019 Garden Reception is tentatively planned for Thursday, June 20 – mark your calendars!
2018 GARDEN RECEPTION Celebrating the impact of philanthropy
A SPECIAL THANKS TO THE GARDEN RECEPTION SPONSORS:
Eppstein Uhen Architects, Inc. Buye Law Office, LLC
Garden Reception Names:
(Top Left to Right) Mark Cullen, Jon Rozenfeld; Christopher & Caroline Roe, Matt & Kellye Golden; Drs. Peter & Sara Cochrane; Veronica Hendricks, Dr. Andy & Nancy Kosseff; Sarah Kuemmel, Jessica Flesch Buye; Mary Wall Yeager, Betsy Knight, Paula McKenzie
(Bottom Left to Right) Tim & Gabrielle O’Brien, Dr. Paul Wertsch, Joe & Kathleen McNeil; Dr. Dave & Sally Wolff, Dr. Kathryn Middleton & Dr. James Couser; Laura Zach, Dr. Dan Hoefer, Dr. Hal Bennett; Jeff Mack, Tom Golden; Dr. Richard & Barbara Schramm; Eirik & Katie Paulsen
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MOMENTUM
Did you know that many supporters of SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital - Madison make their largest gift through their estate plans?
Their gifts, planned in their lifetimes and given through
their estate, are making a meaningful difference not only
in support of St. Mary’s exceptional clinical care, but also
to the spiritual care that reflects the Mission and Values
of our faith-based health care Ministry.
Giving an estate gift does not require amending your will or engaging an attorney.
Many supporters of St. Mary’s just like you are electing
to designate St. Mary’s Hospital or St. Mary’s Care
Center as the beneficiary of their retirement accounts,
including IRAs, 401(k)s or 403(b)s and other tax
deferred retirement plans. This giving option could
offer a tax advantage and allows you to change your
beneficiary designation at any time.
SSM Health St. Mary’s has been an important part of
your life. Supporting the shared Mission and Values
of St. Mary’s will benefit patients and families and
strengthen our community. After your family is taken
care of, consider remembering St. Mary’s with your
10%, 15% or 25% beneficiary designation.
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