SPRING 2016

Friends O F T H E F O U N D AT I O N

Our Mission: To receive and administer

funds to support the mission of McLaren Northern Michigan and support programs that enhance

the well-being of the community.

2 Welcome and Newest Medical Providers3 Ham Schirmer...A Legacy of Giving4 Funds With a Purpose 5 Navigating the Cancer Journey6 Hospice of the Straits7 Special Events 8 2016 Funding Priorities

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Dear Friends,

Everything we do here at the Foundation starts and ends with YOU.

When you make a gift to the McLaren Northern Michigan Foundation, you directly impact the medical care you receive at McLaren Northern Michigan. As a patient, you directly benefit from the generosity of donors who are committed to ensuring that state-of-the-art healthcare is available when you need it.

A health system is only as strong as the support of its community. As you read through the following pages, we hope you are inspired by the difference every gift makes, not only for you, but also for your loved ones and neighbors. Whether you give a gift now or in the near future, please know that your generosity will enrich the lives of patients today and will also provide resources for a healthier tomorrow.

Sincerely, Moon Seagren Vice President & Chief Development Officer McLaren Northern Michigan Foundation Elise F. Hayes Board Chair McLaren Northern Michigan Foundation

2016 McLAREN NORTHERN MICHIGAN FOUNDATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES:

Elise F. Hayes, Chair | David C. M. Corteville, MD, Vice Chair | Matthew J. Frentz, Treasurer | Miriam Schulingkamp, Secretary

Patricia Anton | Sally I. Cannon, PhD | Murray A. Cotter, MD, PhD | Stephen Eibling | Patrick Leavy | Marilyn Kapp Moran

Deborah K. Nachtrab | Robert (Ham) Schirmer | James Schroeder, PhD | Darcie Sharapova, MD | Tracy Souder | Pamela L. Wyett

David M. Zechman, FACHE, MNM President & CEO | Moon Seagren, Vice President & Chief Development Officer

Please Welcome the most recent members of the McLaren Northern Michigan Medical Staff:Sarah Adams, PA-CCardiology

Radwan Alkiek, MDCardiology

Roman Barraza, MDHospitalist

Frederick Berg, DOUrology

Katelyn Blohm, PA-CHospitalist

Garrick Collins, DOEmergency Medicine

Kevin Durell, DOEmergency Medicine

Shafer Kurshuk, MDNeurology

Robert Levy, MDNeurology

Jennifer Middaugh, PA-CCardiology

Keith Moody, DOHospitalist

Jacqueline Moore, DOHospitalist

Megan Murphy, DOEmergency Medicine

Jasmine Pabalan, MDHospitalist

Richard Scharp, MDEmergency Medicine

Robert Smith, MDEmergency Medicine

Amod Tootla, MDGastroenterology

Kyle VerSteeg, MDPlastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Joseph Zajchowski, MDEmergency Medicine

PHOTO ON FRONT COVER: Kathryn LaVoie, MA, CCC-SLP, uses iPad® therapy with a stroke patient in Acute Rehabilitation McLaren Northern Michigan is one of only two hospitals chosen to spearhead the Transition of Care (TOC) project. TOC identifies progress of the stroke patient in the hospital and at home, and identifies improvements needed in the hospital-to-home transition. Thanks to a donation by Howard and Letty Hulsman, 10 iPads® were purchased in support of this program.

The iPad® therapy program facilitates stroke recovery for those with aphasia (stroke-induced deficiencies in speaking, listening, reading and writing without affecting intelligence). This program improves aphasia symptoms, as well as tracks progress through scoring and graduated difficulty levels. Inpatient progress increased immediately when the iPad® was used in therapy.

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Dedicated to Charitable Giving

Ham Schirmer,

Board Trustee and Foundation Donor since 1989.

For Ham Schirmer, supporting the McLaren Northern Michigan Foundation is personal. Ham, a

Board Trustee and former Chair, has been donating to the Foundation for almost 30 years. He has always been philanthropic and placed emphasis on supporting local charities.

“Not only is it important for the community to have a strong, healthy hospital, McLaren Northern Michigan is also the largest employer in the community which helps fuel the local economy,” he said.

Ham recalled the day Julie Jarema called and talked him into becoming a Friend of the Hospital.

“After that conversation, I increased my donation just because of her persuasive and knowledgeable presentation. From a selfish standpoint, it is nice to have someone from the Foundation be there to provide support and guidance,” he said.

Ham recently started making contributions to the Foundation through an IRA Charitable Rollover.

“It’s a real tax advantage to make contributions directly out of my IRA. I did it this year and I plan to continue to give this way in the future because of the tax advantage,” he said.

Ham said if you look at all the challenges healthcare is facing, hospitals must have a charitable arm to be viable. Because of this and his personal experience, he is committed to supporting the Foundation today and into the future.

“Being a Friend of the Hospital naturally brings you closer to the healthcare team. It really makes a difference when they know you when you come through the door, regardless of the reason you are there.”

IRA Charitable Rollover Criteria>> IRA holder must be age 70½ or older at the

time of gift.

>> Gifts will qualify for all or part of your Required Minimum Distribution.

>> Gifts are tax-free up to $100,000 per year.

>> Gifts must be outright gifts made directly from your IRA to a charitable organization.

>> Distributions may only be made from traditional IRA or Roth IRAs, not 401(k) or 403(b) plans.

Friend of the HospitalWhen you support the McLaren Northern Michigan Foundation as a member of our Friend of the Hospital program, your generosity is acknowledged in many ways. Please contact the Foundation at (231) 487-3500 for more information about this program.

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Your Guardian Angel...>> Is recognized publicly among their

peers for exemplary care.>> Receives a message of thanks from you, a

certificate and a lapel pin to wear proudly.

Recently Established FundsALS Fund Established in honor of Mary Fran Kolp to assist patients diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) in our community.

Kim Monthei Breast Cancer Fund Established in memory of Kim Monthei by Kim’s family and M&M Plumbing, Heating & Cooling to provide breast cancer services for underinsured residents of Cheboygan County.

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Fund in Honor of Myles Francis Jerome Borgen Established by the family of Myles Francis Jerome Borgen to help staff receive appropriate training, resources and support to enhance their management of patients with drug, alcohol or mental health-related problems.If you would like to establish a fund, please call the Foundation.

McLaren Northern Michigan Foundation SUPPORTS THE NEEDS OF:>> McLaren Northern Michigan

Petoskey Campus Cheboygan Campus

>> Boulder Park Terrace>> VitalCare

Adult Day Center Hospice of Little Traverse Bay Hospice of the Straits Hospice of the Sunrise Shore

Guardian Angel gifts can be any size - there is no minimum donation amount to honor your caregiver. For questions, please call McLaren Northern Michigan Foundation.

JAMES DOULL, MD

HONORED in January

2016

Recognizing Exceptional CareThe Guardian Angel program helps grateful patients and families recognize McLaren Northern Michigan staff members who’ve made a difference in their lives.

Donations can be made to the McLaren Northern Michigan Foundation in honor of any employee, doctor, volunteer or department for their compassionate care.

GWEN SANGEORZEN, RN & MICHELLE METZGER, RN HONORED

in March 2016

Make a Difference that lasts a lifetimeGenerosity takes many forms. For McLaren Northern Michigan patients, gifts from our donors provide for advanced equipment, new technology and programs crucial to patient care and recovery. Many donors are passionate and deeply committed to supporting a particular area of need. To ensure that resources are available to meet future needs, these donors have established a Donor Designated Fund.

Donor Designated FundsA Donor Designated Fund can be established with a minimum gift of $5,000. A Donor Designated Fund is often named by the donor, to honor or memorialize a loved one or to pay tribute to a health care provider. After the fund is established, a balance of $5,000 is required to remain in the fund.

MARGARET SOVA

HONORED in February

2016

Our Promise to you:

As a McLaren Northern Michigan Foundation donor, you will have

unwavering confidence that your gift will be optimized to provide superior patient care and knowledge that your generosity will impact you, your family and your community

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Cancer is a word no one wants to hear. For some, understanding

the cancer journey with skilled guidance can be critical.

Melissa DeSimone, RN, BSN, OCN, CBCN, is one of two nurse navigators with the Karmanos Cancer Institute at McLaren Northern Michigan. These positions are funded by the Offield Family Foundation through the McLaren Northern Michigan Foundation. Melissa is specially trained and experienced in oncology care to assist patients through every step of cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery. She offers support, encouragement, resources and advocacy that help patients make informed treatment decisions.

“My job is to help patients overcome barriers to care, connect them with resources, provide education about each step of the care continuum and expedite referrals and required testing whenever possible,” Melissa said.

Breast Cancer Nurse Navigators become involved with patients at the time of diagnosis. They contact primary care providers or appropriate ordering providers to ensure timely patient notification and referrals after diagnosis. They also screen to determine if patients are candidates for genetic testing.

“Once patients have been notified of their cancer diagnosis, I call them and complete an initial navigation assessment which screens for financial, insurance, transportation and emotional barriers. If a barrier is identified, I connect the patient with the resources he or she needs.”

For Heather Giammalva, having Melissa at her side has made all the difference. Heather was diagnosed with breast cancer in December of 2015.

NAVIGATING

In 2015, Melissa assisted 126 breast cancer patients. She has assisted 62 breast cancer

patients since the beginning of 2016.

Your Cancer Journey

“I had to be at the hospital at 5 a.m. for my mastectomy and couldn’t believe when I saw Melissa waiting for me. Her presence eased much of the anxiety I was feeling at the time,” Heather said.

Melissa has been with Heather every step of the way and has never missed an appointment.

“I recall a follow-up appointment I had with my Oncologist,” Heather said. “Literally minutes after the meeting, I received a call from Melissa asking if I had any questions about what was discussed. I appreciated this so much because I had questions and she answered them very sincerely.”

“I feel so blessed that God brought Melissa into my life,” Heather continued. “She is so helpful, kind, understanding and resourceful.”

Heather Giammalva (left) with Breast Cancer Nurse Navigator,

Melissa DeSimone.

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FEATURED HOSPICE PROGRAM

Hospice of the StraitsCheboygan Hospice House

Through the support of generous donors the Cheboygan Hospice House was built to provide an alternative residence for community members at end-of-life.

The eight-bedroom Cheboygan Hospice House is a place tailored to meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of each patient. In this home-like setting, patients are active participants in their own care, making choices about meals, leisure time activities and other decisions that create a true sense of autonomy.

Thanks to the continued donor support, the Cheboygan Hospice House provides a choice for end-of-life comfort and symptom management.

This year, we are raising $50,000 to support Hospice of the Straits. Please consider making a gift to help patients live their final days surrounded by their loved ones, while under the care of staff dedicated to providing the medical, emotional and spiritual care that is needed most.

Meeting the Needs of Patients

& FamiliesThe mission of Hospice is to provide comfort,

support and end-of-life care as we would for our own loved ones. Hospice not only provides compassionate care for friends, loved ones and neighbors facing a life-limiting illness,

but also supports patients’ loved ones after they are gone.

2015 HOSPICE DATA

FAMILIES SERVED Hospice of Little Traverse Bay 436 Hospice of the Straits 324 Hospice of the Sunrise Shore 154 Total Families Served 914

Indicates additional counties served by McLaren Northern Michigan

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McLaren Northern Michigan Foundation welcomes community fundraising initiatives to raise awareness and funding for programs and services that benefit northern Michigan residents. All proceeds raised by these events directly benefit our patients and their families.

The Mission of The Cheboygan Guild is to support the McLaren Northern Michigan Cheboygan Campus. The Guild recognizes the importance of the Cheboygan Campus and is dedicated to raising funds to support its services. In 2015, thanks to the generosity and fundraising efforts of the Cheboygan Guild, many patients were positively impacted by the following items purchased for Cheboygan Campus: • EMS radio recorder• Portable ventilator in the ED • Surgical instruments• Big wheel patient stretcher• Gas cards to help patients in need get to appointments

Bike4BreastCancer East Park Pavilion (Near Bay Harbor), Saturday, July 30, 2016. For information and registration, visit bike4breastcancernm.org.

Pink Ribbon Rally Golf Event Bay Harbor Golf Club, Thursday, August 4, 2016. Watch for more details in the Summer 2016 Foundation newsletter.

If you are interested in hosting an event to raise money for a program you are passionate about through the McLaren Northern Michigan Foundation, please email Eric Baldwin, Annual Giving Manager at ebaldwin@northernhealth.org.UP

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Special Events BENEFITING PATIENTS

IMPACTING CARE in Cheboygan

You’re Invited!

Don’t miss Taste of Up North and Chair-ity Auction on

Wednesday, June 15 at Douglas Lake Bar & Steakhouse. Tickets are $30 each.

The evening will feature mouth-watering dishes from several restaurants throughout Cheboygan County, music and a live auction with Adirondack chairs and

accessories decorated by local artists and other local creative minds. Proceeds from this event

will benefit McLaren Northern Michigan Cheboygan Campus. Call (231) 487-3500

for tickets.

GUILD MEMBERS

& VOLUNTEERS FOR POWER OF THE

PURSE EVENT IN AUGUST

2015

Art Van Charity ChallengeThe 2016 Art Van Charity Challenge is a friendly fundraising competition for organizations supporting children, health and human services in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana and Illinois.

McLaren Northern Michigan Foundation has been chosen to compete in this year’s challenge. Money raised from the challenge will fund the installation of comfortable, delivery beds in Labor and Delivery rooms at McLaren Northern Michigan.

Please visit www.crowdrise.com/ mclaren-northern-michigan-foundation-artvan2016 between May 18 and June 22 to make a gift.

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360 Connable AvenuePetoskey, MI 409770

Non-Profit Org.U.S. Postage Paid

Petoskey, MIPermit No. 279

McLaren Northern Michigan Petoskey Campus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 2,778,208

Area of Greatest Need (Unrestricted). . . $ 1,547,000Cardiovascular Services . . . . . . . . . . . $ 50,000Oncology Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 250,000Patient Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 100,000Colleague Scholarship/Continuing Ed. . . $ 100,000Trauma Center - Level II Designation . . . $ 60,000Community Health Education . . . . . . . $ 10,000Research . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 25,000Kathleen Jontz Breast Health Fund . . . . $ 110,000Palliative Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 75,000

Various Restricted Funds. . . . . . . . . . . . $ 451,208

McLaren Northern MichiganCheboygan Campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 25,000VitalCare Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 275,000

Hospice of the Straits . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 50,000 Unrestricted Fund & Cheboygan Hospice House

Hospice of Little Traverse Bay . . . . . . . $ 100,000 Unrestricted Fund & Hiland Cottage and Garden

Hospice of the Sunrise Shore . . . . . . . . $ 15,000Adult Day Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 50,000

Unrestricted Fund & Caregiver Respite AssistanceTelehealth Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 15,000Bereavement Programs . . . . . . . . . . . $ 40,000

Adult, Children & Infant LossVolunteer Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 5,000

2016 FUNDING PRIORITIES Fundraising Goal $3,078,208

Donations made to the McLaren Northern Michigan Foundation remain in northern Michigan. As always, contributions are used only as specified by our donors. A gift given to a specific location, program or project will only be used for that purpose.

Recent 2016 Scholarship

RecipientsIn 2015, more than

$200,000 was disbursed to McLaren Northern Michigan

staff who were pursuing continuing educational

opportunities. These scholarships help with tuition, registration, travel and lodging expenses, as well as webinar and certification fees.

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