Winona HealtHannual RepoRt 2005

Winona Health is pleased to present our 2005 Annual Report

this annual report has been published to further communication between Winona Health and the Winona regional community and to thank our many supporters. this publication is distributed to our many friends and colleagues and is available on our website, www.winonahealth.org.

if you have any questions about the information contained in this report, please contact:

Loretta Bronson Chief Communication officer 507.457.4116

other Marketing/public Relations staff who contributed to this publication include:

Michelle Foerster Graphics/Web Content Specialist 507.457.4136Jennifer Olson Community Relations Specialist 507.457.4161Karen Sibenaller Marketing Communication Coordinator 507.457.4157

Contents

letter from the president/Ceo .................3

letter from the Winona Health Board Chair .......................4

Winona Health Board of Directors ..........5

2005 accomplishments

Cornerstone 1: people ...........................6

Cornerstone 2: Care & Service ............8

Cornerstone 3: Collaboration ........... 10

Cornerstone 4: Stewardship ............. 12

Financial Report .......................................... 13

letter from the Winona Health Foundation Board Chair ................................................... 14

Winona Health Foundation Board........ 15

thanks to our donors

General Contributions ........................ 16

in honor of .............................................. 16

in memory of ......................................... 17

Gifts in Kind ............................................ 20

Happy occasion .................................... 21

Remembrance Fund ............................ 22

More information about Winona Health may be found at winonahealth.org

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From the President/CEO:

It’s all about the community

If I were to describe Winona Health during 2005 in a single word, it would be transformational. We couldn’t be more excited about the new building project and what that holds in store for transforming healthcare delivery for our community. Every day you can see how our campus is changing physically, and, if you have joined one of our tours, you even had a sneak peek at how our new facility will look. Each tour group has shown enthusiasm and delight in what the future holds for all of us.

While we await with great anticipation the opening of the new building and services in the spring, I want to tell you about the transformation that is occurring inside the walls of Winona Health. It’s a story of commitment and accountability, but more importantly it is work from the heart. The board of directors, the medical staff, and all staff and volunteers have a common vision – and it is all about you, the community!

Throughout the pages of this annual report you will read about how we are working to make a difference in the lives of those we serve and for the community as a whole. Winona Health has a very important role in the community – one we take very seriously. We have worked hard to demonstrate to ourselves – and now to you – the value of our local healthcare system with tangible results.

What will make a difference for Winona Health in the future? You. Our goal is to increase our market share. In other words, we want people in the community to seek healthcare services in Winona. We are unabashed about this goal. We are focused on listening to and learning from our patients, residents and their families about their experiences. We know we must address the issue of access to physicians, and we know you have high expectations. It is our intention to exceed them.

I suspect that those of you who experienced healthcare services in the past at Winona Health may not even recognize us if you came in today. It is my sincere hope that through reading this annual report and in talking with staff, physicians, and volunteers today, you will see Winona Health in a whole new way and will share in the excitement and pride we have for the future of healthcare in our community. We invite you to give us a try! ~ Rachelle H. Schultz

President/CEO

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Rachelle Schultzpresident/Ceo

Winona HealtH’s senior management team

Rachelle Schultzpresident/Ceo

Mike AllenChief Financial officer

Loretta BronsonChief Communication officer

Nancy Brownexecutive Director of Development

Sara GabrickChief nursing officer

Rand GettlerChief operating officer

William GouldChief people Resources officer

Kathleen LanikChief Health information Management officer

Mary Miller-Hylandadministrator, lake Winona Manor

Charles Shepard, MDMedical Director

From the Board Chair:

More people are using Winona Health services

Winona Health had a banner year in 2005: The health system had an employee retention rate 10% higher than other facilities its size . . . four new physicians were recruited to the community . . . our building project remained on schedule and on budget . . . and our community nonprofit healthcare system realized gains from operations – despite an increasing need for charity care and growing expenses related to uncompensated care (care given to residents unable to pay their bills).

All of us on the Winona Health Board take our stewardship of the community’s healthcare system seriously. So we are pleased to report to you that Winona Health had a fiscally strong year, because 2005 saw an ever-growing number of you using Winona Health services . . .

Community Memorial Hospital’s Emergency Department cared for a record 17,949 residentsThe Dialysis Unit provided more than 6,500 treatments, up 12.68% from 2004The Family Birth Center had an 8.4% increase in nursery admissionsAdith Miller and Roger Metz Manors, for those needing memory care, were filled to capacity throughout the yearHospice Services’ average daily census quintupled from 4 in 2002 to 20.5 in 2005

I could continue enumerating Winona Health’s 2005 accomplishments, many of which are shared in the pages that follow. But what’s important to remember about our local nonprofit healthcare system is that any “profits” made are returned to the organization to strengthen and enhance its services. One very visible reminder of this investment in local healthcare is our $32 million building project. Spending that kind of money presented a big decision . . . one that required a good deal of thought. But it was also a decision we readily made because we knew the project would improve and enhance the quality of services we, our friends at Winona Clinic and other physicians serving this community deliver, in addition to making healthcare more convenient for area residents.

As we move toward the April 2006 completion of the building, we continue to collaborate with our local physician clinics to recruit primary care and specialty physicians to this area. The Winona Health Board is committed to making physician recruitment a top organizational priority, because it is a top community priority. Working together, we welcomed four new physicians to the community – an ophthalmologist, a pediatrician, an internist and a family practitioner. We know many of you will have the opportunity to meet them in the coming year as you address your family’s healthcare needs.

Providing exceptional healthcare services close to home is the heart of all we do as Winona Health Board members. We are proud to serve you and grateful for your support of Winona Health.

~ Gary Evans

Winona Health Board Chair

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Gary EvansWinona Health Board Chair

Winona Health Board of Directors

Scott BiesanzDirector

Dave BiniusVice-Chair

Susan e. CornwellVice-Chair

Vicki DeckerDirector

Cindy DonahueDirector

Gary evansChair

Joseph J. GreshikDirector

Herb HighumDirector

Mark JacobsDirector

Suzanne Jelense, MDDirector

Hugh MillerDirector

Daniel parker, MDDirector

Rachelle Schultzpresident/Ceo

Mark WagnerDirector

Jack “Butch” WaltzDirector

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Cornerstone 1: A service environment where people can realize their full potential

Highlights from 2005 . . . Winona Health’s employee retention rate was 93.7%, compared to the national average of 83%.targeted efforts to ensure staff understood their work expectations resulted in a 21% increase in this item over the 2003 employee pride Survey (64.6% to 85.6%).a new performance appraisal tool and process was implemented, increasing timely completion of appraisals from 85.12% to 95.12%.Computer-based mandatory education was implemented with 98% completion by the due date.WH staff completed an institute for Clinical Systems improvement Culture of Quality survey, which showed:

88% of employees have a clear understanding of Winona Health’s mission, vision and values.81% feel encouraged to become involved in the improvement of patient care and service.72% agreed our quality goals and strategic plan are clear and well-communicated.71% agreed that quality improvement efforts are measured and communicated.

Workers’ compensation expenses decreased from about $396,000 in 2002 to $45,000 in 2005. in the same timeframe, lost days ratio decreased from 67 to 10 days (good), and the medical indemnity ratio improved from 1.38 to 7.70 (good).a cross-disciplinary team worked to implement a tobacco-free campus initiative, effective January 1, 2006.Winona Health created an annual Service excellence award program, recognizing five staff members for their exemplary customer service. this year’s honorees were lori Britton, Wendy Helmers, Barb Klink, Bev Speltz and Kris troska.

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Building a Culture of Quality“An excellent organization is all about its people,” stated Susan Cornwell, chair of the Winona Health Board’s Human Resources Committee. “And Winona Health is fortunate to have such great people.”

Winona Health is committed to creating a culture of quality and a satisfying work environment. “To do so requires a shared vision for outstanding patient and resident care, allowing our people to do what they do best, and creating a culture of accountability where each employee takes responsibility for quality and excellence,” said Bill Gould, Chief People Resources Officer.

Staff, physicians and the Board of Directors work together to create that culture of quality. “Winona Health staff and our physicians provide excellent healthcare,” stated Dave Binius, chair of the Board’s Quality and Safety Committee. “Having attended many quality conferences, I have found that Winona Health is ahead of many organizations in providing the tools necessary and establishing the measurements to monitor quality healthcare.”

Those “tools” include membership in the Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement and adoption of the Malcolm Baldrige Quality Program. Both programs involve monitoring key performance indicators and sharing results throughout the organization. “Continually measuring our performance provides the mechanism we need to continually improve quality,” Binius said. “We have made, and continue to make, great progress on this front.”

Winona Health’s Environmental Services (EVS) department has made great strides in measuring and improving its performance. It recently earned 100% satisfaction scores for cleanliness at Community Memorial Hospital and Lake Winona Manor. “This is truly a team effort,” said John Matis, Director of Hospitality Services. “Everyone works together in order for us to achieve these outstanding results.”

Bonnie Mahutga, an EVS team member, said, “We have good employees who care about quality. I remind myself that, if my Mom or I were going to stay here, I’d like the rooms to be clean, so I clean accordingly. Our supervisors communicate regularly and check on us often. So we know our work is important.”

Matis, who also manages the Food and Nutrition staff, began improving quality by “listening to my staff. For example, Food and Nutrition staff told me they had to learn five or six jobs, which was difficult. So we moved to a culture of job ownership, where people own the job they do most often. ‘Swing staff’ fill in when necessary. Making these and other process changes improved team unity, and staff started seeing positive quality and satisfaction results,” Matis noted. “Then they began to receive recognition for their work.”

Most recently, the EVS staff earned the Environmental Services Account of the Year Award from Sodexho, the food and facilities management company that partners with Winona Health. “These rewards, along with being part of a successful team, go a long way toward building our culture of quality and excellence,” Gould concluded.

Bonnie Mahtuga is one of the environmental Services staff members responsible for high patient/resident satisfaction scores.

Cornerstone 1: A service environment where people can realize their full potential

Reflections from Winona Health’s Service Excellence Award winners

Winona Health offers the highest level of patient care, using a very individualized and personal approach. As an employee at Winona Health, we all have the opportunity to play a significant role in optimizing patient and resident care.~ Lori Britton, Rehab Services

Every day I work with staff who truly want to give back to the patient, thus creating the best patient care experience. I like to be part of a team that is always striving to be on the cutting edge of medicine. ~ Bev Speltz, Director of

Emergency & Dialysis Services

Winona Health is a great place to work, with a lot of caring and competent people working here. I’ve been here for 15 years and feel like I’ve grown up here; these people are like family to me. ~ Wendy Helmers, Surgical

Services

At Winona Health, “service excellence” is a top priority. Our interdisciplinary team approach offers patients the very best in care. There is respect among the team, where each member is valued for the role they play in providing excellent patient care.~ Barb Klink, LSW, Social

Services

Cornerstone 2: Excellence and leadership in clinical care and service

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Highlights from 2005 . . . Community Memorial Hospital’s emergency Department cared for 17,949 area residents, an increase of 4.3%, while its Department of Behavioral Health’s admissions increased by 19% to 416; nursery admissions by 8.4% to 412; and Dialysis treatments by 12.68% to 6507.Community Memorial Hospital’s mortality rate was at 1.55%, compared to a national benchmark of 2.23%.Winona Health continued to receive staff suggestions for innovations and improvements, with more than 500 opportunity statements submitted and more than 350 implemented. the hospitalist program was initiated, ensuring a board-certified internal Medicine specialist is present in the hospital from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.Winona Health voluntarily participated in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services project that defined effective care for three conditions. Compliance scores for all three conditions have improved since the project started:

acute Myocardial infarctions: 94.28 to 100% Congestive Heart Failure: 51.85 to 88.57%pneumonia: 63.38 to 89.66%

lake Winona Manor reduced its bed numbers to 160, opening up more single rooms and adding a second hospice room which has had a 47% occupancy rate. a feasibility study was completed for the october opening of weekend urgent Care Clinic.information technology (especially the electronic Medical Record) was used to improve patient safety and service quality by building in alerts and adding new features.Winona Health’s focus on patient- and family-centered care resulted in patient and resident inclusion on various teams, including the Breast Health team.

Cornerstone 2: Excellence and leadership in clinical care and service Focusing on patients, residents and families

“To provide excellent care and service, we have to maintain our focus on our patients, our residents and their family members,” said Sara Gabrick, Winona Health’s Chief Nursing Officer. “We’ve worked in 2005 to sharpen our focus, adding a former patient to our Breast Health Team and implementing many staff-suggested innovations to improve patient, resident and family care and service.”

One hospital innovation implemented in 2005 was the start of a hospitalist program. “This program ensures that a board-certified Internal Medicine specialist is available at Community Memorial Hospital from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. daily,” Gabrick explained.

“Internal Medicine physicians are experts in the care of adults,” said Charles Shepard, MD, an Internal Medicine doctor at Winona Clinic and Winona Health’s Medical Director. “The hospital-

based internists, known as hospitalists, care for most medical patients, assist in the care of surgical patients before and after surgery, and are available to respond quickly to changing patient conditions and to meet with patients and families.”

Robin Hoeg, RN, Winona Health’s Director of Inpatient Services, sees the benefits of having a hospitalist on a daily basis. “The

most beneficial aspect of the hospitalist program is having the physician available to patients and staff throughout the day. Nurses, other providers and family members can share their concerns with the hospitalist, and the hospitalist can share new assessments with the patient, family and clinical staff throughout the day.

“That’s a big plus for patients and their families,” Hoeg continued. “Hour-to-hour – and sometimes minute-to-minute – communication is occurring. Ultimately, that corresponds to improved patient care.”

Added Gabrick, “While we focus on patient and resident care at all Winona Health affiliates, we recognize that our patients’ and residents’ families are important members of the care team and are a key part of recovery. So our care and service initiatives, such as our hospitalist pro-gram, also take into account the needs of family members.”

Hospitalist programs have become increasingly popular throughout the country. “They have been shown to improve the care of inpatients,” Dr. Shepard said. “Because hospitalists are on-site throughout the day, delays in diagnosis and treatment are reduced, which leads to shorter hospital stays.”

CMH’s hospitalist program is staffed by internists from the Winona Clinic, with assistance from Mayo Clinic Internal Medicine fellows on the weekends.

One family’s experience with Winona Health

My mother-in-law, 79, was visiting us over Thanksgiving . . . She visited Community Memorial Hospital’s Emergency Department (CMH’s ED) twice in about a week – once with a gastro-intestinal problem that ended up being fairly minor (although not minor to her). The staff was very kind and professional. The second time she lost her balance and fell on the floor, suffering a concussion and moderate contusions to her face. Once again the staff was absolutely terrific. My mother-in-law, my family and I could not be more impressed and pleased.

This was not our first experience with your ED. Years ago, my then 7-year-old daughter fell off a swingset and had a laceration on the back of her head. She was terrified to go the ED . . . terrified of doctors . . . just terrified in general. The ED doctor was able to glue the laceration. But what impressed me is the sensitive way in which he treated my daughter -- not like another statistic coming through the ED, but like a terrified little girl that needed TLC. Thanks again for all CMH does for our community!

~ Steve Blue

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Charles Shepard, MD, consults with William Davis, MD.

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Highlights from 2005 . . . Winona Health’s building project remains on schedule and on budget. Completed in 2005 were the helipad and parking ramp, with the MRi and Surgery Suite set for occupancy in late fall 2005.Winona Health and Winona Clinic identified a strategic location for a Women’s Health Center on the third floor of the new Medical office Building.Four new physicians were recruited to the community:

laurel Quinn, MD, ophthalmology (Winona Health)ehab Michael, MD, internal Medicine (Winona Clinic)Joan Krueger, MD, pediatrics (Winona Clinic)edward Malone, MD, Family practice (Family Medicine)

Winona Health and Winona State university received a three-year $216,000 Minnesota Job Skills partnership grant to train Lean in Healthcare and leadership classes to 50 Winona Health employees who in turn will train all staff.the Winona Health auxiliary organized Follies, Holiday Happiness, Fantasy of trees and other events to increase awareness of Winona Health and support its services, donating $59,100 and more than 25,000 volunteer hours to Winona Health.

Cornerstone 3: Collaborative partnerships that serve and improve our community

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Winona Health received the following awards in 2005:

Minnesota Hospital Association’s Innovation in Patient Care Award for the Integrated Electronic Medical RecordMinnesota Health and Housing Alliance’s Excellence in Practice Award for Lake Winona Manor’s Make-a-Wish ProgramHospitals & Health Networks’ Most Wired–Small and Rural AwardSodexho’s Environmental Services Account of the Year AwardMinnesota Council for Quality’s Minnesota Quality Award – Advancement LevelMalcolm Baldrige National Quality Award – Third Scoring BandWinona Area Chamber of Commerce’s Business Appreciation Award for TechnologyCare Providers of Minnesota’s Community Partnership Award for Winona’s Rural PACE Team

Cornerstone 3: Collaborative partnerships that serve and improve our community

Collaborating for women’s health“Winona Health is committed to meeting not only the current but also the emerging healthcare needs of the Winona regional community,” stated Loretta Bronson, Winona Health’s Chief Communication Officer. “To address these needs, we realize that we need to create collaborative partnerships with other community organizations.”

To help identify these needs, Winona Health staff uses a variety of listening and learning tools – from patient and resident satisfaction results to community surveys, focus groups and informal networking opportunities. “Using these tools, we recognized that more women wanted hometown access to specialized, personalized health services, so we began working to make that happen,” said Bronson.

Rachelle Schultz, President/CEO, was among the Winona Health staff who met with members of Winona Clinic’s Center for Women’s Health. She noted, “Research shows that women make 75% of all healthcare decisions, and they want a warmer, more user-friendly delivery system. Working jointly with the clinic, we identified space on the third floor of our new Medical Office Building for a women’s health center.”

Winona Clinic will operate this center, which will include services for women of all ages. “We’ll offer the full spectrum of women’s healthcare services in the center,” noted Troy Shelton, MD. “It will include services to address eating disorders and nutritional issues facing women, obstetrics care for pregnant mothers, gynecological care for menopausal women, bone and urological services for seniors – our services will address all their needs.”

In addition, Winona Health has created a Women’s Imaging Center within its Outpatient Diagnostic Center scheduled to open in April 2006. The center will feature digital mammography with computer-assisted detection (CAD) for breast masses, ultrasound for breast imaging and bone densitometry, according to Ann Baker, Director of Radiology Services. “It’s important that we have the best possible equipment for detecting breast cancer in the earliest stages,” Baker stated, “and our new imaging center will have just that.”

James Erwin, MD, the radiologist who examines mammograms done at Winona Health, explained, “Digital mammography is the wave of the future, and studies have shown that it results in improved detection of breast cancer in women with dense breasts. In addition, CAD studies show that it detects an additional 10-15% more cancers than without it. We’re committed to maintaining state-of-the-art technology and equipment to best serve women’s health needs,” he emphasized.

The Women’s Imaging Center will be a private area just for women, with three separate dressing and interview rooms, a private bathroom and its own waiting area stocked with coffee and refreshments. “Community women asked for greater privacy and more personal space during their mammograms, and we’re going to deliver on that,” Baker stressed.

ann Baker, Director of Radiology Services, and amy pronschinske, ultrasound technician, review a patient’s ultrasound.

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Highlights from 2005 . . . Winona Health’s gain from operations was $2.54 million (4.1% operating margin) versus a budget of $1.69 million, the third consecutive year Winona Health outperformed budget despite:

Charity Care provided to patients increased by more than 300%, totaling $596,000expenses related to bad debt increased by 86% to $1,892,000employee health insurance costs increased by 24%

Winona Health worked with Winona County on mental health issues and received a stipend to help with 24-hour psychiatric call coverage.Winona Choice entered into a contract with Medica, introducing a third major health insurance option in Winona and enhancing rate competitiveness for employers and providers.Cost per adjusted Discharge, one efficiency measure, decreased from $6,020 to $5,801 after two years of increases.the Winona Health Foundation developed its mission, vision and values and its strategic plan.the Winona Health Foundation supported Winona Health:

Received gifts from the community of almost $451,000the Ben and adith Miller patient Care Fund assisted 81 Winona residents by paying medical bills of $263,000, a 60% increase over 2004the tree of lights annual appeal raised almost $51,000, a 19% increase over 2004the Ben and adith Miller Classic raised $135,000 for the Ben and adith Miller patient Care Fundthe Ben and adith Miller tribute, awarded to Kent Gernander, received $25,000 for the Ben and adith Miller patient Care Fund from Hugh and Vera Miller and Rtp Company

Winona Health signed the attorney General’s agreement to ensure uniform billing practices for patients not covered by Medicare, Medicaid or other insurance.

Cornerstone 4: Financial stewardship that balances mission, margin and healthcare costs

Winona Health has experienced a very good year, and the financial results reflect that. Our balance sheet has over $100 million dollars of assets that are being deployed to provide excellent patient care in a fiscally responsible manner for the residents of the Winona area. That’s exciting!

Mike Allen Chief operating officer

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Cornerstone 4: Financial stewardship that balances mission, margin and healthcare costs

Winona Health 2005 Financials

WINONA HEALTH CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS SEPTEMBER 30, 2005 AND 2004

ASSETS 2005 2004

CuRRent aSSetS Cash and cash equivalents $10,371,655 $6,773,197 assets limited as to use 5,599,758 1,572,826 other marketable nonequity securities 5,589,887 4,813,235 Receivables patient and resident, net of estimated uncollectibles of $6,763,000 in 2005 and $4,418,000 in 2004 8,974,192 8,929,005 pledges 167,322 522,718 Supplies 1,246,245 1,316,033 prepaid expenses 656,131 430,584

Total current assets 32,605,190 24,357,598

aSSetS liMiteD aS to uSe 7,858,633 24,397,356

pRopeRtY anD eQuipMent 52,467,377 31,259,364

otHeR aSSetS

endowment fund investments 15,212,714 14,448,533 Deferred financing costs, net 364,407 381,956 other 535,520 505,454

Total other assets 16,112,641 15,335,943

Total assets $109,043,841 95,350,261

LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS 2005 2004

CuRRent liaBilitieS Current maturities of long-term debt $4,723,344 914,267 accounts payable trade 2,192,774 1,401,257 Construction 4,842,718 717,827 estimated third-party payor settlements 989,870 258,496 accrued expenses, primarily salaries, wages, and benefits 5,182,291 5,094,061

Total current liabilities 17,930,997 8,385,908

lonG-teRM DeBt, less current maturities 26,507,608 27,068,584

Total liabilities 44,438,605 35,454,492

net aSSetS unrestricted 57,800,003 48,617,030 temporarily restricted 1,332,531 6,046,104 permanently restricted 5,472,702 5,232,635

Total net assets 64,605,236 59,895,769

Total liabilities and net assets $109,043,841 $95,350,261

From the Winona Health Foundation Chair:

Securing the future of community healthcare

Last year I shared with you that we recruited and installed a new Board of Directors to provide leadership and direction to the Winona Health Foundation. Our board has had quite a year!

I am excited by the mission and vision established by the Foundation board. The direction they establish will ensure that the highest quality healthcare will continue to be found right here in our backyard. It also assures Winona Health will continue to be community-owned, which is reflected in the Winona Health Foundation’s vision statement: To sustain Winona Health as an exceptional provider of locally owned, non-profit healthcare.

As we continue to strive toward that vision, the Foundation has adopted a mission: To gather, steward and distribute resources needed to support and advance the mission of Winona Health and its affiliates. The mission’s successful implementation rests on four cornerstones:

A Culture of Generosity: Actively seeking to expand our base of family, friends and neighbors who support the vision of providing excellent healthcare in our community.Community Engagement: Sponsoring special community projects and educating the community about the Foundation and Winona Health Services and programs.Access: Providing access to quality healthcare based on need regardless of ability to pay.A Passion for Excellence: Investing in equipment, facilities, technology and training essential to sustained innovation in the practice and delivery of health care in our community.

Of course, I recognize the key to achieving the Foundation’s mission is you – our families, our friends, our neighbors. In the following pages you will see a listing of all those who have supported Winona Health through gifts to the Foundation. It’s a long list – one in which I hope you are proud to be included.

I have had the pleasure of guiding the Winona Health Foundation for the past several years. While proud of our many accomplishments, I believe the best is yet to come. In 2006, the Foundation will kick off a planned giving initiative that will secure Winona Health’s future. While I will be active in this initiative, I will be turning over the Foundation Board Chair’s position to Ken Mogren. An enthusiastic leader, Ken will continue to build on this year’s momentum, joined by Steve Blue who replaces Ken as vice-chair.

Thank you all for making my time as Chairman of the Winona Health Foundation so rewarding.

~ Jack “Butch” Walz

Winona Health Foundation Board Chair

Jack “Butch” WalzWinona HealthFoundation Chair

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Winona Health Foundation Board of Directors

Mike allentreasurer

andy BlomsnessDirector

Steve BlueVice Chair

Judy BodwayDirector

nancy BrownSecretary

Bob GilbertsonDirector

Jim KillianDirector

Ken MogrenChair

John Mulrooney, MDDirector

Rachelle Schultzpresident/Ceo

Jack “Butch” WalzDirector

past Chair

Barb WinbushDirector

ellen alexanderDirector

ContributionsEllen AlexanderAmerican Lung Assn. of

MinnesotaAmerican Postal Workers Union,

AFL-CIOAnonymous (2)Isabelle AurdalJune BallardKristine BarryKristina BaumannKen & Marlene BenckMr. & Mrs. Alan BethMr. & Mrs. Scott BiesanzShirley & David BiniusTony & Sara BlairBlandin FoundationMr. & Mrs. Steven L. BlueMr. & Mrs. Greg BowkerMrs. Mary Ann BoydMr. & Mrs. Marvin BrandMr. & Mrs. Robert D. BrommerichMr. Allen BruggerMr. Alvin BurfeindMr. & Mrs. Richard BurmeisterMs. Jean BurringtonMrs. Darlene CarlsonCars-N-Credit, Inc.Mrs. Hazel CaseyJames A. CaseyCedar Valley Lutheran Church,

Women of ELCAMr. George ChristensenKaren & Dennis ClevelandMrs. Sue CornwellSusan J. DayMr. & Mrs. Henry DeblonVicki & Dennis DeckerEastwood BankMary & Jim EddyMs. Eleanor EifealdtMrs. Maebelle Ellies

Dr. L.J. & Ramona EnglishLynn & Mark EnglundScott FabianCathy FangmanKaren & O.J. FawcettMrs. Mae FlorinFraternal Order of Eagles 1243Rebecca S. Fuhlbruegge EstateMs. Marti GabelMr. & Mrs. Mike GabrickMs. Mary GanderGenentechRand GettlerMs. Heidi GieseGlaxoSmithKlineMr. & Mrs. Dan GoltzGoodview Activity GroupMrs. Elizabeth GrangaardMr. & Mrs. David GudmastadLinda GudmastadGundersen Lutheran Medical

FoundationHarvest HouseMr. & Mrs. Thomas R. HennessyHerff Jones PhotographyDeb & Steve HiattHiatt ManufacturingMs. Gloria HohmannHoltan’s Jewelry & GiftsMs. Mattie HoweImmanuel United Methodist

WomenMr. & Mrs. Jim G. KillianKiwanis SunrisersMs. Vickie KlingerMr. & Mrs. Dick KowalewskiMrs. Ruthe KowalskyKraus-Anderson Construction

CompanyMr. & Mrs. Alex KreidermacherMr. & Mrs. Conrad KreidermacherMr. & Mrs. Wayne Kronebusch

Ms. Kathleen KujakVirginia LakenMs. Sharon LangeMs. Catherine LechelerHarold & Dorothy LillaAlice LynchMs. Patricia MaringerMerchants BankJudy MertesMr. & Mrs. Terry MeyerMiller Felpax CorporationMr. & Mrs. Hugh MillerJohn Hyland & Mary

Miller-HylandMinnesota Society for

Respiratory CareDr. & Mrs. John G. MulrooneyGerald & Patricia NealMs. Florence NelsonMr. & Mrs. Joseph NienowMs. Kay O’DeaDr. Paul N. OlsonOrder of Eastern Star #141Mr. & Mrs. Richard H. OttoMrs. Irene PapeMs. Joan PapenfussBarb & Sam ParentMarge PoblockiMiss Pearl PrudoehlMrs. Kathy RedigMrs. Grace ReedRTP CompanyRushford Lutheran Church

Women WELCASaint Mary’s UniversityNeva SchottMrs. Cecilia SchuhRachelle SchultzMr. & Mrs. Charles ScovilJanet & Clifford SeabernBarb & Steve SlaggieSmith Research Inc.

Ms. Elizabeth SpaldingSt. John’s Dorcas SocietySt. Matthew’s Lutheran ChurchSt. Rose of Lima Missionary

SocietyWilliam & Eunice StevensMr. & Mrs. Myrton StoosSugar Loaf FordSurveillance Data Inc.T. R. Hennessy Family

Charitable TrustCynthia & Timothy TeskeYvonne M. TindalMr. & Mrs. David TrickettMrs. Karen TrickettMr. & Mrs. Byrle TschumperMr. & Mrs. Virgil TwetenUnited Methodist Women

- EllendaleUnited Methodist Women

- Lake CityUnited Methodist Women

- WinonaUnited Way of Greater WinonaMr. Chad VixMr. & Mrs. Roy WadewitzMr. & Mrs. Mark S. WagnerJack “Butch” WalzMr. & Mrs. Clement WileyDr. & Mrs. Thomas M. WilmotMrs. Eunice WilsonWinona Clinic, Ltd.Winona Community FoundationWinona Elks Lodge No. 327Winona Health Manors StaffWinona Health AuxiliaryWinona Health EmployeesWinona Knights of Columbus

ClubWinona National BankDiane & Frank E. WohletzWohletz Law Office

Thanks to our many benefactors!

the names listed reflect gifts made to the Winona Health Foundation between october 1, 2004 and September 30, 2005. every effort has been made to ensure accuracy. We apologize for any omissions or errors and encourage you to contact nancy Brown, executive Director of Development, at 507.457.4342 or nbrown@winonahealth.org if you notice any inaccuracies. Gifts made toward the Hospice tree of lights are listed in the local paper throughout the holiday season.

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Following the sun . . .

On Monday, May 30, Memorial Day, we had friends over for a barbecue. Our son Scott was not quite himself . . . We were not particularly concerned, but did think his behavior unusual

. . . We both talked to Scott on Tuesday morning and he seemed fine. He left that morning to take a review course for a [university] final exam.

Later that day, we received a phone call from Scott. He was afraid and very confused. He was in Red Wing, Minnesota . . . had left his university that morning and driven eight hours. [He said] he was following the sun . . . [Scott was] later transferred to Winona Community [Memorial] Hospital. He had a psychotic episode and was diagnosed with Bi-Polar I Disorder.

Scott had been doing very well in college. He had taken out loans to finish his last two years of school . . . We did not see this coming . . . He had incredible care [at Community Memorial Hospital]. The doctors, nurses, social workers were amazing. They were professional, caring and supportive.

Yesterday Scott received the award determination from the Ben & Adith Miller Patient Care Fund. Words cannot express how grateful we are for the most caring and generous award determination on behalf of our son. Scott does not have mental health coverage on his insurance policy . . . The fund determination will enable Scott to move forward in his life . . .

We don’t know why Scott drove north to Minnesota. When he said he was following the sun, perhaps somehow he was guided to a very good place.

Louise & Bill

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Pamela & Marvin WolfmeyerMs. Ila ZiemanMs. Carol L. Zimmerman

In honor ofMichael AllenJulie KosidowskiLinda Wencl

Dr. Horace J. Andersen – Happy Retirement

Walt & Bunny BennickCommunity Memorial HospitalJim & Shannon HanzelDolores Hitt

Maurice AndersonMr. & Mrs. Todd Brugger

Dr. Bruce W. Davey – Happy Retirement

Community Memorial Hospital

Sara GabrickJulie KosidowskiLinda Wencl

Ron & Elaine GalewskiMr. & Mrs. Richard Cichosz

Rand GettlerJulie KosidowskiLinda Wencl

Bob & Erika Gilbertson – 50th Wedding Anniversary

Mr. & Mrs. James EricksonMrs. Mary K. MurphyMark & Barb Pozanc

Wayne HolzMr. & Mrs. Robert E. Mueller

Lake Winona Manor StaffMr. Henry BenkeMs. Melanie Johnson

Virginia O’Brien – Happy 85th Birthday

Gene & Barbara Smith

Anita Peterson – 100th Birthday

Ms. Lou Anne Schwarz

Rachelle SchultzJulie KosidowskiLinda Wencl

Weston SmithMs. Michele Ekern

William WieczorekSenator Robert A. Kierlin &

Ms. Mary Burrichter

Winona Area PhysiciansGoltz Pharmacy

In memory ofPeter AbramaitysMr. & Mrs. Cletus HansonMr. & Mrs. Peter McCamley

Gert AbtsMs. Gayle Goetzman

Sylvia AdamsKent & Dawn ErdmannMr. & Mrs. David FortDavid & Kathy PalmquistYvonne M. Tindal

Goldeane L. AndresenJack AndresenMr. & Mrs. Leonard L. BernatzDr. Robert & Susan BriggsMr. & Mrs. A. F. CarlsonMr. & Mrs. Randal DrierJim & Shirley EngbrechtDr. L.J. & Ramona EnglishFred Fletcher & Shelley

Smith-FletcherMrs. Marilyn M. GatesBert & Barbara Gile FamilyMs. Nancy R. GringasGene & Jane GundersonCarol & Jim HillMr. Robert Hoodecheck &

Dr. Suzanne M. JelenseHoward Post & Grayce Post

Revocable TrustMrs. Dona ImmerfallRick KrauseVirgil & Joan LaakBetty McNallyMrs. R. E. MiesbauerMr. & Mrs. Curtis NealDon & Donna PetersonMr. Lyle PetersonRichard & Sandra PopeRTP CompanySCOREBob & Rosemary ShoupMrs. Lillian SpencerMr. & Mrs. Byrle TschumperMr. & Mrs. Michael Voelker

Gary BaabMr. & Mrs. Richard FlattenLarry & Christine Stoltman

Erwin F. BachlerMr. Steven Bachler

James “Ed” BaileyMr. & Mrs. Victor E. Bertel

Laura A. BambenekMr. Stanley BambenekLois E. Czaplewski

Margaret H. BambenekDarrell & Sandy Warnke

Ronald B. BeckerDavid HeyerJerry & Barbara KiralMs. Gertrude Metzger

Catherine “Katie” A. BellMrs. Harriet TurnerJames L. BellAnonymousPam & Al Mueller

Emily BenkeMr. Henry BenkeMs. Bernadine BleileMr. & Mrs. Phil GoodyearMr. & Mrs. Tom KimberMr. & Mrs. Anthony Kroska

Della BernhardtGlenn & Janice Bratberg

Bert BeyerstedtMs. Maxine AndersonMr. & Mrs. Robert EdelMr. & Mrs. James HanzelMr. & Mrs. Richard KowlesGenevieve KulasMrs. Mary PagliarelloMark & Barb PozancValley-Hi Rest HomeMiss Elaine Wieczorek

Anthony BierlyMr. & Mrs. Ray Bierly

Herman H. BiniusCommunity Memorial Hospital

Ralph G. BoaldtMr. & Mrs. Phil Gernes

Genevieve L. BoerstChristopher & Kim GrathenMatthew & Melissa Grathen

Ron & Donna GrathenDavid KulasGenevieve KulasMr. & Mrs. Robert E. Mueller

Dorothy BorkowskiMr. & Mrs. Michael Voelker

Dr. Douglas D. BoyerDr. Paul N. Olson

Gerald BrandSharon Budnick

Jo Dee BrueningMr. Peter Bruening

John BurnsDr. L.J. & Ramona English

Ann Harrington ChristopherMr. Richard Harrington

Magaret CraryMr. & Mrs. Gerry Cada

Hugo CurranMr. & Mrs. David DornfeldRamona & Bud EnglishMr. Eugene Kaehler

Madonna CurtinRalmond & Janice BundyMr. & Mrs. James HanzelMs. Dawn KronebuschMs. Dorothy PaskiewiczMr. & Mrs. Scott TollesonMs. Midge Voelker

Jeffrey W. DeblonJim & Shannon HanzelMr. & Mrs. Edward KohnerMr. & Ms. Dennis McGannWayne & Kathleen ShustromKay & Peter Walsh

Lee DraperPam & Al Mueller

LaVern DrazkowskiBob & Duella Murphy

Richard DruryJaneen CoyleJames DruryMary DruryVicky Hiliard

Donald FarnholtzSharon Budnick

William FennerMrs. R. E. Miesbauer

Nellie FoegenSharon BudnickMr. & Mrs. Jerome Haines

Grace F. FruetelFriends & FamilyKendell Corporation & Kendell

Doors & Hardware, Inc.Mrs. Irene LangowskiMs. Marian McMillanDr. & Mrs. John D. RowekampMs. Linda SteffesMr. & Mrs. Chuck WilliamsMr. & Mrs. F. Craig Zeches

Rebecca S. FuhlbrueggeMr. & Mrs. Vayden AndersonSusan J. DayO.J. & Karen FawcettMrs. Katherine S. HardtMeadow Acres Townhouse Assn.Ms. Carol A. Orlowske

Betty GabrychMr. William “Bill” Bergaus

Joseph GabrychMr. & Mrs. Michael Voelker

LaVerne GaffronMs. Meredith CliffordMr. & Mrs. Richard GaffronMr. & Mrs. Robert Gaffron

Eleanor C. GalewskiMr. & Mrs. Harley AntoffMr. & Mrs. Ronald BuermannMr. & Mrs. Berval K. DeutscherMs. Diane DunningAnonymousJohn & Chris FitzgeraldMs. Cheryl KrageMr. & Mrs. Wayne M. KulasMrs. Nick Perrella

Alice GoedeSharon BudnickMr. & Mrs. Bob Winestorfer

Fern GreshikJack AndresenCommunity Memorial HospitalMrs. Beverly EngelJoseph S. GreshikMr. & Mrs. Peter McCamleyMr. & Mrs. Michael Voelker

Alfred HaakeDr. L.J. & Ramona EnglishMr. & Mrs. A. R. KeiperMr. & Mrs. Scott TollesonMr. & Mrs. Jerry Whetstone

Christine P. HadleyMs. Eileen AbrahamMs. Susan BenkeMr. & Mrs. Dennis ClevelandFriends & FamilyMs. Sharon KellyMr. & Mrs. George Krage, Jr.Mr. Michael Steber

Eujenie Louise HauckMs. Teresa L. HauckThomas HendersonMrs. Elayne LillaMarge & Kenneth Poblocki

Wilfred HenningSharon Budnick

Leo HentgesBob & Duella Murphy

Peter D. HoialmenMr. & Mrs. Scott Tolleson

Bernice HolmWinona County Settlers

Association

Carroll HopfSusan J. DayMr. & Mrs. Henry H. HansenMs. Joyce O. LocksMr. & Mrs. Scott Tolleson

Doris HorstMr. & Mrs. Dan BunkeMr. & Mrs. Tom GrahamMr. Robert Hoodecheck &

Dr. Suzanne M. JelenseMr. Richard HorstRobert C. & Mary K. McMahonBetty McNallyMrs. R. E. MiesbauerMr. & Mrs. Fred W. NaasMr. & Mrs. Bruce RamsdellMs. Betsy SawyerMrs. Frances SchuldtBob & Rosemary ShoupMr. & Mrs. Robert SteinMr. & Mrs. Jack TaylorWinona AgencyWinona RadioMrs. Eleanor K. Woodworth

Bradley JacobsLoving Family

Edward JanikowskiMrs. Marian Janikowski

Jeff JasnochMr. & Mrs. Leroy Jasnoch

Marcia JenningsMr. & Mrs. Roger L. Metz

Dorothy KaliherMr. & Mrs. Michael Voelker

Nancy KalmesMr. Allan AldingerMr. & Mrs. Maurice BleessDr. & Mrs. David A. ChristensonMs. Linda CoreyWilliam & Marji FordMr. & Mrs. David FratzkeDr. & Mrs. John GredenKermit HansonMs. Ellen OverlandWinona Agency

Bob J. KanzSharon Budnick

Donald KanzClifford Kanz & Family

Reuben & Lily KasteElsie Kaste

James KauphusmanSharon BudnickMr. Eugene Kaehler

Wesley R. KittleMrs. Ada Kittle

Eugene KladeAnonymousPat & Jerry Haessig Laura Pearson & Patrick MinnickFyrn O’DeaJim & Beth O’DeaKay O’DeaMs. Marliese SchwinnMr. Robert TillmanWillet Hauser Architectural

Glass, Inc.

Thelma KloempkenMr. & Mrs. Marvin GundersonMr. & Mrs. Bruce Kohn

Elmer KohnerMrs. Arlene Kohner

Charles R. KollofskiJack AndresenRobert C. & Mary K. McMahonYvonne M. Tindal

Carol KornMs. Elda L. Luehmann

Leora KowahlMs. Joy M. Buehler

Dorothy KrenzMr. & Mrs. Leo Kryzer

Pat KronebuschPaula Trevor

Mr. & Mrs. Paul KronebuschPaula Trevor

Ken KropidlowskiMr. & Mrs. Vincent AshelinMr. & Mrs. James BartschWalt & Bunny BennickBloedow Bake ShopMr. & Mrs. Duane BrennoMr. & Mrs. Robert BrewerMr. & Mrs. D.K. BruhnDr. & Mrs. David A. ChristensonMr. & Mrs. Karl Conrad, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Jack CornwellMr. & Mrs. Ted CzaplewskiMr. & Mrs. Robert H. DoererMr. & Mrs. Al GreenwoodMr. & Mrs. Jeffrey HarrisonJane HauganMr. & Mrs. Thomas HemkerMr. & Mrs. Guy JacksonDr. & Mrs. Thomas E. MauszyckiMerchants BankMr. & Mrs. Curtis MihmJonelle MooreBill & Carol MurphyMr. & Mrs. George O’ReillyMr. & Mrs. Kevin P. O’ReillyMr. Thomas OverlandRon & Cindy PeplinskiMr. & Mrs. Dave PeplinskiPleasant Green Townhouse

AssociationMr. & Mrs. Don SalyardsRichard SauerMr. & Mrs. Tom SeversonMrs. Marvin ShawMr. Albert W. Smith, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Matthew SmithSOFA FriendsMr. & Mrs. Kenneth SpittlerMr. & Mrs. Timothy Tibor

Mr. & Mrs. Matt VetterMr. & Mrs. Bertis VlemingMr. & Mrs. David WickstromMr. & Mrs. Jon Wisecup

Terese KujakMs. Judith Horton-Holm

Richard E. KulasMrs. Eleanor K. Woodworth

Anna Mary LangowskiSharon BudnickPam & Al Mueller

Mildred “Millie” LindenFamily & FriendsMr. & Mrs. Robert GrieselRebecca KuligIrene & Richard RenkYvonne M. Tindal

Herb & Shirley LockwoodSteve & Candi Kohner

Gordon LofquistMr. & Mrs. Fred W. Naas

Shirley LovasMr. John SpeltzMr. & Mrs. Bob Winestorfer

Betty MacMillianJudge & Mrs. Duane Peterson

John L. McGuireMrs. Patricia A. McGuire

Ruth MenardShirley & David BiniusJohn & Mary Anne Lochner

Iona MichaelMrs. Eunice Wilson

Vernell “Nellie” MikrutMr. & Mrs. Jim G. Killian

Ben & Adith MillerMr. & Mrs. John Onken

Benjamin A. MillerMs. Marilyn EhlersSteven MakiIvie & Michele PopplewellDr. Charles & Judy ShepardLarry & Christine Stoltman

James MlsnaMrs. Carol Ann Mlsna

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Religious services for all the senses

Recently the Winona Health Foundation used funds from the community to sponsor a new service for residents known as Godly Play.

This method of Christian education was originally intended to teach children about their religion. Winona Health chaplains Bill Flesch and Kathy Redig use Godly Play in special services with Lake Winona Manor (LWM) residents.

“Godly Play involves religious story-telling using visuals and wooden figurines that participants can pick up and handle,” Flesch explained. “It is especially effective for residents who have memory loss. Involving all the senses in the religious discussion helps trigger memories.”

Flesch enacted Advent Godly Play services for LWM residents in December. Betty Schmidt, a resident who taught Sunday school for 21 years, said, “It’s wonderful. I enjoy thinking about Christmases past when my husband and I would stay up all night decorating the tree and having everything ready for our children on Christmas morning.”

Pictured above: Two Lake Winona Manor residents participate in an Advent Godly Play service.

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Connie MorelloMr. Frank Morello

Myron MuellerMs. Bev Mueller

Robert E. MuellerDan & Theresa BrendelFriends & FamilyCandi & Steve Kohner

James MurphyMr. & Mrs. David Dornfeld

Philip NewmanAmerican Academy of NeurologyJoyce EhlersMrs. Helen R. HartwichEvelyn KastenMs. Beverly NatheMr. Jay NewmanMs. Lucile SchneiderTom & Gloria Siewert

Our ParentsJohn & Rita Kosidowski

Joseph PagliarelloMrs. Mary Pagliarello

Millie PellowskiRick & Julie GalewskiMr. & Mrs. Keith Laken

Shirley PeoplisMs. Patte JacobsonMrs. R. E. Miesbauer

Erwin G. PflughoeftSharon BudnickScott & Barb FabianMr. & Mrs. Jerry KellumPflughoeft, Pederson & JohnsrudMrs. Dolores Steber

Stanley PrukaThomas & Kathlen FabianAnonymous

Jack ReichelMs. Joy M. Buehler

Mr. & Mrs. William Reinarts Sr.

Mr. & Mrs. James L. AndersonMr. & Mrs. David ArnoldMr. & Mrs. L. David BelzMrs. Mary Jo BeyerstedtMr. Donald W. Blake, Sr.Mrs. Jeanne Boller

JoAnne & Edward BorkowskiMs. Sandra K. BorkowskiDave & Nancy BrommerichMax & Gladys BunnMs. Carol ByrneMs. Barbara CainMr. & Mrs. Richard B. ChaleckiMr. Vince CusinskyFamily & FriendsMr. & Mrs. Warren GalbusTom & Joann GilbertsonMr. & Mrs. Tom GrahamMr. & Mrs. Ed HelmuellerMr. & Mrs. Edward W.

Hemmelman Jr.Fran HengelIndian Point AssociationMr. Donald H. JohnsonMr. Richard J. KingGary Kluzik FamilyMr. & Mrs. David KohnerMr. & Mrs. Robert KohnerDick & LaVonne KowalewskiSam & Colleen KowalewskiMr. & Mrs. Frederick J. KrauseMr. & Mrs. George KuklinskiJoe Lilla & FamilySean & Deb MalayMrs. Elaine MaloneyMrs. Alice MaxhamMr. & Mrs. Mark MerchlewitzMr. & Mrs. Curtis MihmMr. & Mrs. Kenneth MogrenNASA Cape Canaveral FriendsElmer & Ruth NelsonJudy & Greg NovotnyFyrn O’DeaMr. & Mrs. David PrzybylskiJohn Rogge & FamilyMr. Gary RossinAdrian SabottaJack & Kassey SaganMr. & Mrs. George E. SchneiderMr. & Mrs. Harold SchuhMr. Charles SippleMary Jane SobeckAl & Joan StaigeMr. & Mrs. John W. SullivanMr. Peter J. TheinDick & Kay TheurerSteven & Julie TheurerMr. John J. TlouganValley-Hi Rest HomeMr. Tony VoelkerMr. Dave WeinmannRon & Carol WenzelD. Williamson

Mrs. Marge WolfeMr. & Mrs. Brian Woxland

Wendy RetzingerSharon BudnickCommunity Memorial HospitalFamily & FriendsMr. & Mrs. Robert GilbertsonFriends in Med/Surg/PedsRachelle & Robert Schultz

Harvey RislowMrs. Renata Rislow

Elizabeth “Betty” A. RitterLynn & Mark Englund

Carl & Emily RohrerMr. & Mrs. John Rohrer

Lillian RohrerFamily & Friends

Everett RoseFriends & FamilyYvonne M. Tindal

Daniel G. RukavinaWinona National Bank

Constance RynkowskiMr. & Mrs. Steven Symitczek

Dorothy SchmanskiMrs. R. E. Miesbauer

Neva SchottMr. Al Hajicek

Charlotte SchroederMs. Gloria Siewert

John J. Schuh – Happy Father’s Day

Mrs. Cecilia Schuh

Sophia Schuh – Happy Mother’s Day

Mrs. Cecilia Schuh

George SchultzSharon Budnick

Harold SchultzMs. Shirley Mounce

Joan M. SierackiMr. Anthony Hassinger

Rose SikorskiMrs. Jeanne BollerMary BrezaMr. & Mrs. Bob Olson

Dorothy SkimeLynn & Mark Englund

Kasorn SornmoonpinMs. Carol J. Blumberg

Margaret SpencerMs. Genevive BartzMr. & Mrs. David DornfeldMr. Douglas J. EmanuelMr. & Mrs. David FratzkeDr. & Mrs. Scott HannonDr. & Mrs. Gary W. HayesMr. Mike HerzbergMr. & Mrs. James JabroskyMs. Phylliss Mae JohnsonMr. Eugene KaehlerMr. & Mrs. James S. Theis

Winona National BankBill Wissman Richard SpielmannPam & Al Mueller

LeMar SteberMr. & Mrs. Vayden AndersonAnonymousMr. & Mrs. Robert DeterDowntown DentalJim & Shirley EngbrechtSandy & Don EvansonMr. Edward J. LelwicaMr. & Mrs. Dave PeplinskiPleasant Green Townhouse

AssociationMrs. Dolores SteberMr. & Mrs. Robert Strauss

Ruth StettlerVirginia Harris

Leona StybaMs. Doris Girtler

Joyce TamlynCommunity Memorial Hospital

Janet TepeMs. Mary AmundsonMr. & Mrs. Jerry BierstedtMrs. Betty BreitenfeldtMarion CarrollMr. & Mrs. Michael Casto

Making holidays bright

Winona Health Foundation’s Tree of Lights campaign makes the holidays brighter for families caring for loved ones with terminal illness. Last year, the campaign’s 17th, $50,789 was raised from 1,628 generous families and individuals.

Funds from the Tree of Lights allow families to receive Hospice services who may not otherwise be able to afford them. The donations also are used to purchase medical equipment needed by Hospice patients.

“The generosity from those who make donations to the Tree of Lights campaign have transformed the lives of Hospice patients and their families,” said Sheila Skeels, Hospice social worker.

Hospice provides end-of-life care. Staff and volunteers help patients and their families cope and adapt with their situations by providing physical, emotional, social and spiritual support.

Mr. & Mrs. George CipovMrs. Jean DettmanMr. & Mrs. Gerald DolentzJoyce EhlersDr. Jim & Gretchen ErwinMary E. FarrellMs. Lorraine FlattumMs. Deloris FranerFrank Family TrustJim, Kristen, Alex & Aron

FranzwaDr. & Mrs. Calvin FremlingMr. & Mrs. Ken FridayMr. & Mrs. Tom GrahamMr. & Mrs. Gary GrobMr. & Mrs. Marvin GundersonMr. & Mrs. Vernell JackelsMr. & Mrs. Marc JaworskiMr. & Mrs. Donald KalmesMr. & Mrs. A. R. KeiperMiss Maggie LambertMs. Susan LenzMr. & Mrs. Richard LindnerJessie & Kathy MaynardRobert C. & Mary K. McMahonMr. Lee P. NewmanMr. & Mrs. Gerald OlsonDarrel & Lorraine PoffenbergerMr. & Mrs. Robert RothMr. & Mrs. Ronald RubenMr. & Mrs. Eugene SchmidtBob & Rosemary ShoupMrs. Lillian SpencerMr. & Mrs. William StevensMr. & Mrs. Jack TaylorMr. & Mrs. Eugene TepeMr. Kenneth TepeMr. & Mrs. Richard TwaitMrs. Connie Wood

Thomas N. ThackerayMr. & Mrs. Michael AllenRachelle & Robert Schultz

Rosella TheisMr. & Mrs. Richard BarnholtzMr. & Mrs. Nicholas GuldenMrs. Jean KinzieMrs. Rosemary Winczewski

Felicia ThilmanySharon BudnickLois E. Czaplewski

Richard VesseyDr. & Mrs. John D. RowekampWinona Health Surgery Staff

Edward VetschRick & Julie GalewskiKermit Hanson

Betty WaldoSharon Budnick

Betty WalshMr. & Mrs. Bob Winestorfer

Myrtle WalshMr. & Mrs. Brad H. BenkeWalt & Bunny BennickMs. Joy M. BuehlerDr. & Mrs. David A. ChristensonJim DannekerFriends & FamilyMr. & Mrs. Warren GalbusRick & Julie GalewskiMr. & Mrs. Bob LeafMs. Beth NelsonMr. & Mrs. ReentsDr. & Mrs. John D. RowekampDr. Charles & Judy ShepardWayne & Kathleen ShustromMr. & Mrs. Frank SolteszMr. & Mrs. Eldon Thomas

Stanley WanekConnie R. DuffFamily & FriendsCarol SnidarsicMrs. Eleanor K. Woodworth

Benedict WehlageMrs. Joan Wehlage

David F. WickaMs. Shirley Mounce

Mary Ann WilsonMarian Vanderzee

Randy WinestorferMs. Lois ErwinMs. Dorothy PaskiewiczMr. & Mrs. Scott Tolleson

Irene WittLarry & Christine Stoltman

Alex YardMark G. & Joan M. AndersonDr. & Ms. Danning W. BloomDr. & Mrs. Frank BuresMs. Kathleen A. CarrollDr. & Mrs. David A. ChristensonEmilio Degrazia & Monica

Drealan Degrazia

First Congressional District DFLMr. & Mrs. David M. GriffinMr. Kevin Ryan & Ms. Heidi

Guenther RyanMr. & Mrs. Thomas HoganMr. Joseph M. JacksonMr. & Mrs. Roger KlineMr. & Mrs. Bob LeafMs. Lori A. LisowskiMs. Shirley MounceMr. & Mrs. Will ObertonMr. & Mrs. Richard PflughoeftDr. Ann Sawyer & Mr. Neil

SawyerMr. Randolph J. SchenkatKathy Seifert & Robert W.

PflughoeftWayne & Kathleen ShustromMs. Beverly Spande

Ed YarolimekMyles Vaughn

Jerry L. YoungSharon BudnickMr. & Mrs. Gary Grob

Dorothy ZabinskiNancy & Joseph BillMs. Linda RommeMr. & Mrs. Robert Smoldt

David ZeichertMr. & Mrs. Bert A. Schaffner

Gifts in KindMs. L. Susan AnthoffMr. Stanley BambenekMs. Darlene M. BeckersMs. Jeanette BorgerMichael BrezaMs. Ruth ChavezMr. & Mrs. Rueben EllinghuysonMs. Vicki EnglichDavid & Carole ForestMs. Beth ForhanMr. Steven FrieseMs. Anita GadyJudy GerdesFrances GroverMr. Robert A. HeftmanMr. Nelson HellandHiawatha Valley MarinesRita HusmanMs. Helen KanthackBrianna & Riley Koop

Ms. Amelia NicholsMr. & Mrs. Dick NiemeyerDr. Lyelle & Mary F. PalmerMs. Dawn PapenfussMr. William PrillMickey SpencerMr. Milton Spencer, Jr.Ms. Ruth SteinfeldtMs. Angie StricklinMr. Kenneth TepeMs. Eileen ToddMr. Elmer ToddMs. Darlene TrokeVanGundy Elk FarmWSU College of Business Student

Advisory BoardWSU Student Athlete Advisory

Committee

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Meeting diversity needs

Support from the Winona Health Foundation allowed Community Memorial Hospital’s Family Birth Center (FBC) to offer its first Spanish Prenatal Class in 2005. With the collaboration of Project FINE, Hispanic families were invited to attend the birthing class offered by FBC nurses. Project FINE provided transportation and an interpreter to assist with communication.

Twelve Hispanic families attended this two-day prenatal class and learned about pain control, prenatal care and the father’s role in delivery. Participants watched a Spanish birthing video and were given educational materials provided in Spanish.

“Having a baby can be an overwhelming experience for anyone,” said Tweety (Amparo) Oevering, RN and Staff Training Instructor for the FBC. “The goal of this class was to educate and inform our Hispanic community members that we are here, increase their awareness of the childbirth process and ensure they receive the best birthing experience.”

Pictured above: Tweety (Amparo) Oevering, RN, Staff Training Instructor for the FBC.

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Contributors

Al Hajicek

Happy Occasion In honor of

Rev. Willard & Beverly AllinPauline & Harland Knight

Dr. Horace J. AndersenDr. Jim & Gretchen ErwinCarole & David ForestJo & Jerry Stejskal

Art & Marion Cunningham – Happy Anniversary

Tom & Peg Graham

Marion Cunningham – 90th Birthday

Carol & Harold SchuhBob & Rosemary Shoup

Erika Gilbertson – Happy Birthday

Peg & Tom Graham

Bob & Erika Gilbertson - 50th Wedding Anniversary

Dr. Jim & Gretchen ErwinJulie GardnerPeg & Tom GrahamDr. Jim & Jenny Kahl

Michael GostomskiPeg & Tom GrahamBob & Rosemary Shoup

Marlene Halliday – 50th Wedding Anniversary

Mr. & Mrs. John W. Sullivan

Helen L. HaunDeb & Bob Leaf

LaVern Hauschildt – Happy Birthday

Dr. Jim & Gretchen Erwin

Carol A. HillDr. Jim & Gretchen ErwinRamona & Roger Metz

Bryce & Debbie Maus – Wedding

Genevieve Kulas

Bettie Raciti – Happy Birthday

Roy & Sally Nasstrom

James V. Testor – Happy Birthday

Dr. Jim & Gretchen Erwin

William Wieczorek – Happy Birthday

Peg & Tom Graham

Bill Wissman – 80th BirthdayBob & Rosemary Shoup Remembrance Fund

Goldeane L. AndresenMrs. Don Walz, Sr.

Catherine “Katie” A. BellMr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Prenatt

James L. BellDr. Scott & Kathy Turner

Vera A. BrowneDeb & Bob Leaf

Roger ConnaughtyMr. & Mrs. Alan NelsonDr. Scott & Kathy Turner

Marion J. DeerenMr. & Mrs. Vincent Ashelin

Ethel DouglasMr. & Mrs. Vincent Ashelin

Ruth Driemeyer MintonMr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Prenatt

Alan EggenDr. Scott & Kathy Turner

Therese FeitenMr. & Mrs. Alan Nelson

Steven FinchJoe & Connie Duff

Fern GreshikTom & Peg GrahamDr. Jim & Jenny KahlMr. & Mrs. Don Thaldorf

Thomas HendersonMr. & Mrs. R. Peter Roehl

Shane HesterDr. Scott & Kathy Turner

Carroll HopfMr. & Mrs. Norris AbtsMrs. Jean Kinzie

Loyel HoseckMrs. Peggy Carroll

Donald KnapikMrs. Ethel Knapik

Beatrice KnueselDr. Scott & Kathy Turner

Elmer KohnerBay State Milling Company

Employees

Sylvester KraemerDr. Scott & Kathy Turner

Pat KronebuschMr. & Mrs. Alan Nelson

Richard E. KulasMrs. Don Walz, Sr.

Norman A. KurtzWinona Health Auxiliary

Margaret LedebuhrMr. & Mrs. Vincent Ashelin

Millie LindenMrs. Ethel KnapikMrs. Eleanor K. Woodworth

Ruth LosinskiMr. & Mrs. Stan Wachowiak

Betty MacMillianAnne D. FergusonMrs. Mara RepinskiWinona Health Auxiliary

Willard MatzkeMrs. Lois Matzke

Vernell “Nellie” MikrutRobert A. Kierlin & Mary

Burrichter

Emma MilbrandtMr. & Mrs. Vincent Ashelin

Erma MillerGloria & Randy W. Miller

Robert E. MuellerCarol & Jim Hill

Von MuellerMrs. Vera Mueller

Craig A. NelsonMr. & Mrs. Alan Nelson

Pat O’ConnorMr. & Mrs. Alan Nelson

Millie PellowskiLoretta & Mark BronsonJulie KosidowskiKathleen Lanik

William Reinarts Sr.Mr. & Mrs. R. Peter Roehl

Wendy RetzingerMr. & Mrs. Phillip L. AndersonBob BambenekChuck & Barbara BassMs. Sally BeckMr. & Mrs. Butch BeierMr. Thomas BellMr. Henry BenkeWalt & Bunny BennickMr. & Mrs. Darrell BergeMr. & Mrs. Michael BernatzDr. & Mrs. Scott BirdsallMs. Anne BorkowskiLouie & Mary BornBourne Medical Service, Inc.Mr. & Mrs. Darrin BrandDan & Theresa BrendelMitchell & Cristi BrinkMr. & Mrs. Conrad BromMrs. & Mr. James BrownMr. & Ms. Marlin BublitzMs. Joy M. BuehlerMs. Roberta BumannJames & Ruth CarrollMr. Ray Cenfield

Contributions to the Winona Health Auxiliary

Auxiliary volunteers support Winona Health

The Winona Health Auxiliary works to support the good work of Winona Health through a variety of activities and events – including Holiday Happiness, Fantasy of Trees, the Glady Miller Gift Shop and more.

In addition, the Auxiliary receives gifts to celebrate happy occasions and to memorialize loved ones. The names listed in this section reflect gifts made between October 1, 2004 and September 30, 2005 to the Winona Health Auxiliary’s Happy Occasion and Remembrance Funds.

Mr. & Mrs. Mike CichanowskiCathy CieminskiMs. Lynne ClarkeMs. Faye ConnersTarah CoreyDr. & Mrs. Craig CrismonRobert J. CzaplewskiDr. & Mrs. William E. DavisMr. & Mrs. Henry DeblonDr. & Mrs. Daniel DegallierAnn & Jim DrierMark & Brenda EdwardsMr. & Mrs. Roger EichmanLynn & Mark EnglundMr. & Mrs. James M. EricksonK. & P. EricksonDr. Jim & Gretchen ErwinEye & Vision ClinicFamily & FriendsMr. & Mrs. Glen FeineDr. & Mrs. Arnold W. FenskeMr. & Mrs. Marvin FenskeMr. & Mrs. Earl FortHolly FratzkeJudith FreemanMrs. Evelyn FuglestadMr. Terence FullRick & Julie GalewskiJudy GerdesRand & Julie GettlerMs. Doris GirtlerMr. & Mrs. Allen GlodowskiGoltz PharmacyMs. Debra GordonCecilia & Randall GotzGail & David M. GriffinGerald & Maria GrunzPatricia & Cletus HansonDoug & Mary HarmsMr. & Mrs. Charles R. HaughDaniel Hauser & Cindy SteinfeldtJune & Ron HawleyMr. & Mrs. Ron HelmersMr. & Mrs. James HerbertMr. & Mrs. Gordon Heydt-NelsonCarol & Jim HillMr. & Mrs. Jerry HiseHoff-Burke Funeral HomeMr. Robert Hoodecheck &

Dr. Suzanne JelenseJim & Marylou HurleyDuane & Linda HuttonIreneJenelle JacobsenDana & Phoebe JohnsonTroy Jurgenson & the entire

Pfizer Pharmaceuticals Team

Jeff & Brenda Kanz, Joel, Tiffany & Madison Kanz

Chan-Wung KimMr. & Mrs. William Klinger, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Raymond KnutsenMr. & Mrs. Edward KohnerMs. Marie KowahlMr. & Mrs. Keith KringsMr. Thomas KruegerLa Crosse Pharmaceutical Rep

Assoc.John & Edythe LarimerTom & Linda LillaMr. Greg & Dr. Rebecca LossenMr. & Mrs. Robert LubinskiMrs. Evelyn LuinstraMr. & Mrs. Eric LundhagenMr. & Mrs. Larry LuttmersDeb & Sean MalayStacey & Jerome MargMs. Helen MarsolekDr. & Mrs. Mark L. MartinMs. Kelli MayDonna McBrideDan McGillMs. Liz McGroryMr. & Mrs. William A. McNallyRamona & Roger MetzGreg, Kathi & Nicole MeyerMr. & Ms. Terry MeyerDr. Ruth & Mr. James MoesPaul MollingMr. & Mrs. Bruce MorkenPam & Al MuellerGerald & Patricia NealMs. Janice NeitzkeMr. & Mrs. James H. NelsonKathleen & Ronald NorthrupMr. & Mrs. Kim O’LaughlinMs. Ann OlsonMr. & Mrs. Timothy PalubickiParkview PharmacyJoyce PeckoverCasey PetersonMs. Cheryl PetersonDon & Donna PetersonJudge & Mrs. Duane PetersonMs. Kathie PetersonMr. & Mrs. Robert H. PetersonPfizer, Inc.Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence PflughoeftMs. Carol PickartPickwick First RespondersMrs. Alison PlemmonsMr. Douglas PotterMr. & Mrs. Jeffrey PrenattMiss Pearl Prudoehl

Ms. Joan PrzytarskiMr. & Mrs. Michael J. PulkThe Radiology StaffBruce & Mary ReeckMs. Pauline RetzingerDr. Thomas Retzinger & FamilyMrs. Alice RicherMr. & Mrs. Dave RitterRiver Hills DentalMr. & Mrs. R. Peter RoehlPaul RoemerMr. & Mrs. Denis RollmannDr. John D. & Mrs. Betsy

RowekampKim & Sandy SackreiterCarol & Thomas SauererLeann & Ervin SchreiberMr. & Mrs. Donald SchultzKathleen Seery & Bart ButlerMr. & Mrs. Loyley SeifertSemcac Family Planning Clinic

Staff & FriendsBetty J. SentyMary Ann & Tom SeversonDr. Charles & Judy ShepardMr. & Mrs. Darin ShepardsonTom & Gloria SiewertMr. Albert W. Smith, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Eric SorensenMr. Ryan SorensenMr. & Mrs. Richard SpeltzMr. & Mrs. David SpiesCindy SteinfeldtSurgery & Anestheia

DepartmentsTamke Mobile Home ParkMary & William TeskaBob & Pam TeskeyMs. Linda TheisLynn & David TheurerMr. & Mrs. Gerald M. ThomasMr. & Mrs. Tom ThompsonYvonne M. TindalDr. & Mrs. Scott V. TurnerHarriet & Margaret TweedyMs. Peggy VanderwerfCheryl VaughnMr. & Mrs. Matt VetterMike & Linda Wadewitz Family

– Ryan, Leah & BretWaumandee State BankMr. & Mrs. Warren WennerWestern Buffalo County

Ambulance SquadMr. & Mrs. David WickstromMr. & Mrs. Stanley WilmaDr. & Mrs. Thomas M. Wilmot

Winona AgencyWinona Family Foot CareWINONAChoiceBill WissmanMr. & Ms. Terry WittMr. & Mrs. Jim WoodMr. & Mrs. David Ziegeweid

Mary SchaeferMrs. Don Walz, Sr.

Martha Stewart ColemanMr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Prenatt

Scott StreaterCarol & Jim Hill

Janet TepeMr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Prenatt

Rosella TheisGenevieve Kulas

Tiki WalzMark & Brenda EdwardsDr. Jim & Gretchen Erwin

Stanley WanekCarole & David ForestDeb & Bob LeafMrs. Dorothy LosinskiMr. & Mrs. Francis LosinskiDon & Donna PetersonDr. Scott & Kathy TurnerMr. & Mrs. Stan WachowiakWinona Health Auxiliary

Joan W. WolfeTom & Peg Graham

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Patients benefit as Auxiliary puts the fun in fundraising

Winona Health’s Cardiac rehabilitation patients are among the many who benefit from the Winona Health Auxiliary. This year, proceeds from their Birthday Ball helped purchase a wireless telemetry system to allow cardiac rehab specialists to monitor a patient’s vital signs during exercise.

“It’s an extremely valuable assessment tool for patients who’ve recently had a heart attack or other surgery,” said Lynn Sprain, Winona Health’s cardiopulmonary rehabilitation coordinator.

In addition to the Birthday Ball, the Auxiliary presents the Follies, a variety show held every two to three years. Proceeds funded the new Patient Channel, a syndicated television service providing health-related programming to patients at Community Memorial Hospital and residents of Lake Winona, Adith Miller and Roger Metz manors.

“The Auxiliary has provided so much over the years. We appreciate the dedication and hard work of all our volunteers,” said Autumn Herber, volunteer services coordinator.

Pictured above: Donald Kalmes exercises while his heart rhythm is monitored using a wireless telemetry system.

Winona HealtH affiliates

COMMuNITy MEMORIAL HOSPITAL855 Mankato avenueWinona, Mn 55987507.454.3650

LAKE WINONA MANORnuRSinG HoMe865 Mankato avenue507.457.4366

WATKINS MANORaSSiSteD liVinG174 east Wabasha Street507.494.7400

ADITH MILLER MANORMeMoRY CaRe ReSiDenCe885 Mankato avenue507.454.0719

ROgER METz MANORMeMoRY CaRe ReSiDenCe875 Mankato avenue507.452.7636

HOSPICE & HOME CARE175 east Wabasha Street507.457.4468

PARKvIEW PHARMACy825 Mankato avenue507.454.4925

WINONA HEALTH FOuNDATION855 Mankato avenue507.457.4342

PhySiciAn clinicS: RuSHFORD CLINIC212 South Mills StreetRushford, Mn 55971507.864.7726

ALLERgy & ASTHMA OCCuPATIONAL HEALTH uRgENT CARE285 Mankato avenue, Suite 114507.474.7830

MENTAL HEALTH SERvICES825 Mankato avenue, Suite 214507.454.2606

note: all affiliates are located in Winona, Mn 55987 unless otherwise noted.

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our Vision

to create an exceptional healthcare organization designed to meet the current and emerging healthcare needs of our community.

our mission

Winona Health is devoted to improving the health and well-being of our family, friends and neighbors.

Winona HealtH Values

Integrity: We accept personal accountability for all that we say and do.

Compassion: We serve our clients and each other with dignity and respect ensuring the overall well-being of each person.

Family: We recognize the integral role of family in our lives and strive to build relationships that meet our personal and professional needs.

Spirituality: We value the spiritual dimension of health and well-being and encourage balance of mind, body and spirit in our daily lives.

Excellence: We are a learning organization committed to the pursuit of excellence and innovation across our organization.

People: We are an organization of individuals who recognize and celebrate our diversity but we build on the strengths of each of us to create a stronger team.

Environment: We strive to create a safe, healing, mutually respectful and satisfying environment where each person can share their gifts and talents.

Communication: We endeavor to keep our communications open and honest in our dealings with patients, each other, physicians and the community.

855 Mankato Ave.Winona, MN 55987

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PAIDWinona, Mn

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