July 2025 - The Pulse
We hope everyone had a safe and memorable Independence Day!
A heartfelt thank you to those who worked over the holiday—your dedication ensures our community continues to be safe, supported, and well cared for. Your commitment does not go unnoticed.
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Garden View Assisted Living Celebrates 4th of July!
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Blue C.H.I.P.S. Awards: Congratulations to the 2nd Quarter 2025 Blue Chips nominee winners!
The St. Anthony Blue CHIPS Staff Recognition Program is about celebrating collaboration, camaraderie, and the amazing people who make a difference every day. Each quarter, five employees are honored as Blue CHIPS award winners for embodying our core values and going above and beyond!
Blue Chip Awardee: Kim Eifler, MSP (not pictured)
Blue Chip Awardee: Joe Stipe, IT Analyst
Blue Chip Awardee: Jackie Mancini, IT Analyst
Blue Chip Awardee: Karol Otto, Mental Health Services
Blue Chip Awardee: Deb Burnett, Mental Health Services
Joe Stipe
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Jackie Mancini
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Karol Otto
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Deb Burnett
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27th Annual St. Anthony Foundation Golf Outing
The 27th Annual St. Anthony Golf Classic held on Monday, June 23, 2025, at Carroll National Golf Course raised a record-breaking $103,661!!
Proceeds from this year’s event will go toward the purchase of a PET CT Scanner, a diagnostic tool that will enhance imaging services at St. Anthony.
The addition of this advanced technology aligns closely with our mission to provide compassionate care. A PET CT scanner improves our ability to detect and diagnose conditions more accurately and efficiently — ultimately leading to better outcomes for the patients we serve.
BIG thanks to all the volunteers, committee members, prize, welcome bag, and gift sponsors for making this event a tremendous success.
Pictured from left, first row: Brandi Strautman, St. Anthony; Maggie Parrish, DMACC; Nathan Greteman, Greteman & Associates; Derek Drees (co-chair), Drees Co.; Sarah Foley, St. Anthony; Josh Axman (co-chair), Mid-Iowa Insurance & Real Estate; Courtney Snyder, Volquartsen Firearms; Michael Greteman, Windstar; Allison Streufert, St. Anthony; and Paula Lambertz, St. Anthony.
Second row from left: Eric Salmonson, St. Anthony; Janelle Lenz Schreck, Lenz Insurance & Real Estate; Chase Prebeck, Templeton Distillery; Jake Buelt, Manning CPAs; Kurt Baumhover, BSN Sports; Brent Baumhover, American Home Shield; Kyler Ludwig, Olsen Muhlbauer & Co.; and Tim Lawler, Stone Printing.
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Service Highlight: H.O.P.E.S
Helping Families Thrive at Home!
H.O.P.E.S. (Healthy Opportunities for Parents to Experience Success) is a voluntary in-home visitation program available to expecting parents and those with children, newborn to age four, living in Carroll County. H.O.P.E.S. staff visit with families in the comfort of their own homes. Information from Growing Great Kids is used to help families strengthen the bond between parents and their children. The program focuses on the goals and dreams of the entire family.
How do I enroll in H.O.P.E.S?
Call (712) 794-5623 or 1 (800) 684-3020, or visit St. Anthony Home Health Office located in St. Anthony Business Offices (formerly American Home Shield) located at 1524 Hwy 30 East in Carroll.
Click here to learn more on our website!
ICYMI: Daycare Center Approved for St. Anthony Staff and Families!
Allen Anderson, President and CEO, shared exciting news that the St. Anthony Board of Directors officially approved a proposal to open a daycare center for St. Anthony staff and their families. This initiative is a direct response to employee feedback highlighting the need for childcare in our communities.
While details are still being finalized, it's confirmed that the daycare will be located at the St. Anthony Office Building (1524 Hwy 30 East) and is expected to open in July 2026.
In the coming months, the Administration team will provide additional information regarding hours of operation, tuition, and how to enroll. Please stay tuned for updates as plans continue to take shape.
Events and Other Happenings:
Food Trucks!
HR has lined up a series of yummy food trucks! The trucks will be stationed on campus in the North Ortho Parking Lot.
- THIS FRIDAY! July 11: Texas Toast & Tots
- August 1: Burrito Mexpress
- September 5: Groovy Smoothy
- October 3: TBD
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Photo from Nurse Nancy Croghan
Nancy snapped this beautiful photo of our St. Anthony statue a few weeks ago! Thanks for sharing, Nancy!
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Join Team StAR for the Blue Believers 5K – Run with Purpose!
Calling all St. Anthony employees who love running, walking, or simply supporting a great cause!
Join Team StAR for the Blue Believers 5K on Saturday, September 20, 2025, in Des Moines. This annual event, hosted by Prostate Cancer Awareness of Central Iowa, raises awareness and support for prostate cancer—and they're proud supporters of St. Anthony and the St. Anthony
Cancer Center.
Whether you’re in it for the run, the walk, the mission, or the community, your presence makes a difference.
- Register here: Blue Believers 5K
- Use code: STA5-2025 at checkout for $5 off your entry (excludes the Kids Fun Run, which is only $5).
Let’s show up in strength, in numbers, and in St. Anthony spirit.
Team StAR—running with purpose, together.
St. Anthony is grateful to Catholic Daughters for their generous donations.
The Catholic Daughters recently made two donations to St. Anthony. A $500 donation to Shelves of Grace and 50 bags to adult cancer patients and 10 for children patients.
Shelves of Grace
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Cancer Center
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We Are One St. Anthony - Behavioral Styles
As you begin to understand the differences in behavioral styles of people you interact with, you become more effective in dealing with challenges and better able to accept them with less judgment.
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- Samantha, Food Nutrition
- Nyadholi, Nursing Home
- Amber, Mental Health
- Violet, Environmental Serv
- Angel, Food Nutrition
- Noelia, MedSurgPeds
- Billy, Environmental Serv
- Connor, MedSurgPeds
- Eric, IT
- Caden, Food Nutrition
- Kathryn, Health Information
- Jordan, Food Nutrition
- Desiree, Admissions
- Rhyan, Food Nutrition
- Samantha, MedSurgPeds
- Jason, Food Nutrition
- Tripp, Food Nutrition
- Madison, MedSurgPeds
- Sherin, Nursing Home
- Abbigail, Food Nutrition
- Maycie, Nursing Home
- Rebecca, Food Nutrition
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Our condolences for your loss this past month.
- Tricia Beck (RT) for the loss of her mother-in-law.
- Mariah Spies (ER) for the loss of her grandmother.
- Jacey Kohles (Clinic) for the loss of her grandfather.
- Ashley Majerus (Clinic) for the loss of her uncle.
- Kim Barnard (MSP) for the loss of her sister.
- Lisa Hausman (MSP) for the loss of her brother.
- Mandy Boeckman (Clinic) for the loss of her uncle.
- Tanya Danner (Surgery) for the loss of her grandmother.
- Ashley Lynch (SDS) for the loss of her grandmother.
- Lisa M Stoelk (Surgery) for the loss of her grandmother.
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Happenings at the St. Anthony Auxiliary Gift Shop:
Did you know the St. Anthony Auxiliary Gift Shop sells postage stamps? That’s right! If you need to get something in the mail and don’t have time to swing by the post office, just stop by the Gift Shop—convenient and right here on campus!
Pizza Hut Fundraiser – Wednesday, July 30
Mark your calendars! Dine in, carry out, or order delivery from Pizza Hut on Wednesday, July 30, and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the St. Anthony Auxiliary—which, in turn, supports St. Anthony Hospital.
Be sure to follow the Auxiliary Gift and Coffee Shop on Facebook! They have been sharing lunch specials and other goodies.
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