August 2024 - The Pulse
St. Anthony Emergency Department awarded for efforts to improve rural stroke care
People who live in rural communities live an average of three years fewer than urban counterparts and have a 40% higher likelihood of developing heart disease and face a 30% increased risk for stroke mortality — a gap that has grown over the past two decades. St. Anthony is committed to changing that.
For efforts to optimize stroke care and eliminate rural health care outcome disparities, St. Anthony Emergency Department has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Rural Recognition Silver award.
The award recognizes hospitals for their efforts toward acute stroke care excellence demonstrated by composite score compliance to guideline-directed care for intravenous thrombolytic therapy, timely hospital inter-facility transfer, dysphagia screening, symptom timeline and deficit assessment documentation, emergency medical services communication, brain imaging and stroke expert consultation.
Congratulations, Emergency Department Team!
New Doctors:
Welcome to St. Anthony!
Dr. Michael Dirkx - Orthopedics
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Dr. Bridget Shariat - Family Practice with OB
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New St. Anthony Leadership:
Congratulations to all!
Sara Gonnerman - VP of Patient Services & Chief Nursing Officer
 Sara Gonnerman has accepted the executive role of Vice President of Patient Services at St. Anthony Regional Hospital, bringing experience and dedication to the position. Sara will collaborate closely with the nursing staff and physicians to enhance patient care at St. Anthony.
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Joe Stipe - Lab Director
Joe Stipe has accepted the role of Laboratory Director. Joe began his career at St. Anthony as a Chemistry Supervisor in 2016 and advanced to the role of Technical Supervisor. Most recently, he served as a Systems Analyst, providing primary support for several Meditech modules for St. Anthony.
Joe received his BA in Biology from University of Northern Iowa and has previous experience as a laboratory technician and lab/quality coordinator.
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Sarah Foley - Foundation Director
 Sarah has over 20 years of professional communications, public relations experience, marketing and fundraising experience. Prior to joining the St. Anthony team, Sarah was with New Hope in Carroll, Manning Regional Health Care Center, in Manning, and West Central (Landus) formerly out of Ralston.
Sarah has a bachelors degree in Professional Communications from the University of Wisconsin-Superior.
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Madison Haberl - Radiology Director
Madison Haberl has been appointed as our new Director of Radiology. Madison comes to us with a sound background in radiology and a strong commitment to excellence in patient care.
Madison previously worked at Des Moines Orthopedic Center as well as Capital Orthopaedics and Iowa Ortho in Des Moines.
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We Are One St. Anthony - Levels of Listening
Most people acknowledge that they are not always great listeners. The essence of good listening is being present with a quiet mind.
At the highest level of listening, we are Listening for Understanding: our minds are open and free of distractions. Listening for understanding builds rapport and provides us with better information to make decisions.
Here are some ways you can practice listening at higher levels:
- Create an environment that facilitates being present
- Check your mood and the person you are talking with
- Make a point to ask questions instead of stating your opinion
Becoming aware of how we are listening helps us move to higher levels and connect with others to form stronger relationships, generate better ideas and show that we care.
Events and Other Happenings:
4th Annual Nepple Family Sunflower Event Sunday, Aug. 4
The Nepple family will hold their fourth annual “Sunflower: Share Light & Give Hope” fundraiser to raise money for the St. Anthony Regional Cancer Center.
For a free-will donation, you can receive fresh-cut sunflowers. There will also be a silent auction, handcrafted metal stakes and t-shirts from Toploft for purchase. Crafts, kidz corner, mini petting zoo and more! Fun for the entire family!
The fundraiser is at 19813 140th St. Carroll, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4.
Sunflower photo by Mark Nepple.
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Employee Picnic in the Park!
Join the fun on Wednesday, August 7 from 5 - 7:30 pm at Swan Lake East Shelter House!
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Discovery Session - FREE for St. Anthony Employees!
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SARH Blood Drive
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Treasuring Talent: Alex Gilland
Treasuring Talent is a voluntary program established by the R3 Committee where individual employees are highlighted from our staff. The program is a way for our hospital, surrounding clinics & community to get to know and appreciate the incredible team of people serving at St. Anthony Regional Hospital.
Love your job at St. Anthony? Submit an entry to the R3 Committee to be featured!
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Alex has been with St. Anthony for 3 and a half years.
Alex works in the Social Services Department alongside our Emergency and Behavior Mental Health teams.
- Alex is ambitious and radiates excitement for any task thrown at her, no matter how challenging.
- She is goal-driven and committed to seeing all duties through to completion.
- Alex is quick to respond when asked to assist and shows up with enthusiasm.
Thank you Alex for all that you do and for being a part of our St. Anthony Team!
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Meet your new co-workers who joined us this past month.
- Heidi – Nursing Home
- Chad – Food & Nutrition
- Dr. Dirkx – Ortho Clinic
- Sarah – Foundation
- Angelina – Environmental Services
- Amy – Home Health
- Madison – Radiology
- Brooke – ER
- Cierah – Patient Registration
- Dr. Shariat – St. Anthony Clinics
- Dora – Mental Health Services
- Sarah – Food & Nutrition
- Deborah – Food & Nutrition
- Keith – Maintenance
- Kassidy – Nursing Home
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Our condolences for your loss this past month
- Dr. Jill Murray for the loss of her grandfather and grandmother
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St. Anthony Foundation News: Board of Directors
The role of the St. Anthony Foundation is to advance the health of people in west central Iowa by supporting the continued growth and stability of St. Anthony Regional Hospital. The Foundation has established several important endowment funds that will perpetuate annual income from investment earnings for targeted initiatives.
The 2024-2025 Board of Directors: Ryan Milligan, Chairperson; Terry Axman, Vice Chairperson; Sister Linda Mershon, Secretary/Treasurer; Deb Auen, David Bruner, Matt Greteman, Jim Greteman, Kim Hackett, Sister Theresa Keller, and John Strautman
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