December 2024 - The Pulse
Join us in spreading hope and kindness this season! Support the St. Anthony Shelves of Grace program and make a real difference in our community. Your donations help stock our shelves with essentials, bringing comfort and joy to those in need. Let’s come together and show the power of giving! Donations can be dropped off in the hospital atrium or the Denison Clinic.
Shelves of Grace is a hospital-based program dedicated to improving the lives of families we serve by assisting with nutritional gaps, hygiene product needs and transportation challenges.
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Welcome, Dr. Eric Simons - OB-GYN
Dr. Eric Simons, Board-Certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist has joined the St. Anthony Regional Hospital medical staff in a part-time practice. Dr. Simons has begun seeing patients at both the Carroll and Denison Clinic locations.
With nearly 30 years of experience in obstetrics and gynecology, Dr. Simons brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our team. He is a graduate of the Eastern Virginia Medical School and completed his OBGYN Residency in Baltimore, Maryland. He is a retired Major in the United States Air Force, and he and his wife have seven children and enjoy traveling.
Welcome to Dr. Simons!
Events and Other Happenings:
Santa will be here TOMORROW from 8 - 9:30 AM.
The Christmas coloring contest sheets will be on display as well! We hope to see you there.
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Employee Christmas Meal
All employees are invited to the 2024 St. Anthony Employee Christmas meal on Thursday, December 12. The meal will be served on the 4th floor of the surgery center building.
You and a guest may choose one of the following meal times:
- Lunch: 10:30 AM - 1:15 PM
- Dinner: 4:30 - 6:30 PM
This meal is catered by Lidderdale Country Store.
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Secret Angels - Nursing Home
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Variety – The Children's Charity Award St. Anthony with a Grant to Fund Pediatric Crash Carts!
We’re proud to announce that we’ve received a generous grant from Variety - the.JPG)
Children's Charity of Iowa!
Thanks to this incredible support, we’ve invested in:
- 3 pediatric crash carts stocked with life-saving supplies
- Updated resuscitation equipment
- Handheld ultrasound devices for quick and accurate assessments
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This grant also includes funding for training and education, ensuring our team is fully equipped to provide exceptional care to pediatric patients.
These new crash carts, customized with color-coded, size-appropriate tools, will be placed in the Emergency Department, Surgery Department, and inpatient unit to deliver fast, safe, and specialized care.
“Over 1,000 pediatric patients visit our Emergency Department each year,” said Sara Gonnerman, VP of Patient Services. “These carts make care more organized and efficient. Thank you, Variety - the Children's Charity, for helping us elevate pediatric care in our communities!”
St. Anthony staff pictured from left Ashleigh Wiederin, Allie Halder, Caitlin Cook, Susan Kock, Elizabeth Beers, Amy Weisenborn, and Stephanie Neumayer.
The 2024-2025 Employee Annual Giving Campaign is off to an incredible start, and we couldn’t be more grateful for your kindness and generosity. Thanks to our amazing team, we’re just shy of hitting 50% of our fundraising goal – and we still have about a month left in the year!
While our aim is to wrap up this year’s campaign by the end of 2024, the work doesn’t stop there. Funds raised will go toward exciting projects like new patient furniture and outdoor improvements at the Nursing Home, as well as vital support for our SOS Fund and Hospice programs throughout 2025.
A special shoutout goes to our two generous community donors, who are each matching employee contributions up to $10,000 – that’s $20,000 in matching funds to double your impact!
You can support this year’s program through a one-time donation, or through payroll deductions. Payroll deductions would begin January 1 and occur throughout the 26 pay periods in 2025. Employees also have an opportunity to support this campaign online, by clicking here.
To all our contributors: thank you for making a difference. Every dollar brings us closer to creating a more comfortable and supportive environment for those we serve.
- Deb Adams
- Allen Anderson
- Melanie Bauer
- Patricia Beck
- Cindy Bolster
- Jennifer Carstens
- Nancy Croghan
- Sheila Dentlinger
- Ambur Ebner
- Cindy Erickson
- Sarah Foley
- Sarah Greteman
- Renee Greve
- Leisha Grindle
- Sara Gonnerman
- Beth Hacker
- Staci Hansen
- Janae Heller
- Janet Hoffman
- Holy Spirit Sisters
- Connie Janning
- Lermes Johnson
- Colleen Kenyon
- Sandra Klukow-Thompson
- Karen Koster
- Michelle Kroeger
- Luanne Kustra
- Paula Lambertz
- Angelo Luis
- Amy Mensen
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- Brook Mikkelsen
- Shona Renee Minnehan
- Dr. Jill Murray
- Mindi Nees
- Bev Nepple
- Diane Odendahl
- Nancy Opperman
- Tami Onken
- Amy Osborne
- Eva Patterson
- Christine Poland
- Michele Rothe
- Eric Salmonson
- Bailee Schleisman
- Melissa Schultes
- Jaycie Schwenk
- Cynthia Seuntjens
- Bridget Shariat
- Eric Simons
- Sara Skinner
- Brandi Strautman
- KaDee Sybesma
- April Tigges
- Calvin Tigges
- Ginny Uhlenkamp
- Cara Vogl
- Kristin Vonnahme
- Sheri Wanninger
- Doris Wurr
- Jerry Wordekemper
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- Sheri, Social Services
- Aubrey, Food & Nutrition
- Emma, MSP
- Kailey, Nursing Home
- Miley, Food & Nutrition
- Michael, Nursing Home
- Jailene, Patient Registration
- Norma, Nursing Home
- Dr. Eric Simons, Carroll Clinic
- Kaitlynn, Mental Health Services
Meet your new co-workers who joined us this past month.
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Our condolences for your loss this past month
- Kelly Page (Mental Health Services) for the loss of her sister
- Jackie Mancini (QM) for the loss of her father-in-law
- Debra St. Peter (Nursing Home) for the loss of her father-in-law
- Billie Byerly (QM) for the loss of her grandmother
- Jane Hackfort (Cancer Center) for the loss of her father
- Billie Jo Hovick (Social Services.) for the loss of her brother
- Hanna Jastorff (MSP) for the loss of her nephew
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We Are One St. Anthony - The Why Behind
St. Anthony is on a thoughtful journey to define and strengthen our culture. This will activate the full potential of our people and continue to bring our mission and values to the forefront of our diverse work.
St. Anthony is committed to come together as one team, One St. Anthony, and to be intentional in defining and improving our culture. Throughout this journey, may you rediscover self-fulfillment and feel the team camaraderie that brings us together to provide quality care to patients and our communities.
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