In Your Words | 2009 Community Report

In your words...
Contents
Letter from the President/CEO 3
Letter from the Board Chair 4
This community report has been created to enhance communication between
Winona Health and the Winona regional community and to thank our many
supporters. This report is also available on our website, winonahealth.org.

Board of Directors 5 Our Vision

In Memory of Joe Greshik 6 To be a recognized leader in the revolutionary transformation of community
healthcare.
Highlights 7

Stories: In Your Words

A difficult but rewarding journey 13
Remembering 15
A painful time...filled with blessings 17
A new lease on life 18
From the community, for the community 19
Letter from the Foundation Board Chair 20
Foundation Board of Directors 21
Donor recognition and appreciation 22
Stories: In Your Words
Providing peace of mind 23
A grateful patient 24
It feels good to have that taken care of 26
All the comforts of home 28
Guardian Angels 31
Circle of Visionaries 33
Contributions to the Auxiliary 37
Our Mission
Devoted to improving the health and well-being of our family, friends and
neighbors.
Our Cornerstones
These cornerstones are the key success factors that support our mission and
define our strategic planning initiatives:
• Customer Focus: To exceed customer expectations
• People: An environment where people can realize their full potential
• Care and Service: Excellence and leadership in clinical care and service
• Stewardship of Resources: To balance mission and healthcare costs
Our Values
• Integrity: We do no harm.
• Service: We serve with compassion, dignity and respect.
• Loyalty: We build relationships that exceed expectations.
• Excellence: We improve performance through learning and innovation.

2009 Financial Report 38

2009 Community Benefit Report 39

Thank you ! Winona Health would like to thank the individuals and
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FROM THE PRESIDENT/CEO:

The best and worst of times

“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…” goes the infamous quote by
Charles Dickens in A Tale of Two Cities. I find that this timeless quote captures
our current circumstances aptly. This past year has certainly been one of
excitement, intrigue, anxiety and unease as we experienced the economic
freefall and its impact on our community and individuals. Add to that the topic
of healthcare reform and its many perspectives as seen through the eyes and
actions of patients, employers, insurance companies, providers, caregivers and
more. Rachelle Schultz
President/CEO
There is no question a huge disruption is underway and we are all in its path.
In all cases how we act and respond to these times is the test of our character
and sense of community. The worst of times scenario might create a situation
Senior Leadership Tea m
of blame, hurt, fear and protectionism, while the best of times scenario might Mike Allen
Chief Financial Officer
encourage collaboration, elimination of barriers, and open, honest
communication and understanding, and ultimately, positive actions toward E. Allen Beguin, MD
change and transformation. Senior Leader Primary Care Services

We recognize that an individual’s personal health and well-being is one of their Matthew Broghammer, DO
most valued assets. It takes care, attention, support and occasionally an Senior Leader Surgical and Specialty Services
intervention to diagnose, treat, heal, or cure to regain one’s healthy status.
We all have experiences personally and with family members, friends and Nancy Brown
Executive Director of Development
colleagues that demonstrate the power of health and well-being. This common
thread is shared throughout this Community Report In Your Words and, we Sara Gabrick, RN, MSN
hope, illustrates how important you are to us. Senior Leader Surgical and Specialty Services

We evaluate and learn from the past but we can only move forward. And William Gould
that is what we at Winona Health have been doing. We remain grounded Chief People Resources Officer
by our mission which is focused on our community. Over time, we have
Robin Hoeg, RN
consistently been working and transforming our organization to be prepared
Senior Leader Inpatient Services
for whatever comes our way through our lean efforts, provider recruitment
success, and integration of Winona healthcare providers into one organization. Rebecca Lamberty, RN
Our integrated community health system has positioned us very well for the Senior Leader Emergency Dept/Urgent Care
healthcare rollercoaster ride we are on.
Kathleen Lanik, RHIT, CPHQ
I remain positive and optimistic about our future and the possibilities open to Chief Quality & Safety Officer
us to continue to deliver healthcare services to our patients, residents and
Brad Lenertz
community. On behalf of the physicians, staff, volunteers and board of Senior Leader Primary Care Services
Winona Health, I extend our sincere appreciation for your patronage and
support. Mary Miller-Hyland, RN
Senior Leader Senior Services

Warm Regards, Bryan Reed, DO

Senior Leader Senior Services

Charles Shepard, MD
Senior Leader Inpatient Services

President/CEO Brett Whyte, MD

Senior Leader Emergency Dept/Urgent Care

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Gary Evans
Board Chair
Winona Health
Board of Directors
Winona Health’s Board of Directors
has primary responsibility for
developing and following the
organization’s mission and vision.
Their dedicated, compassionate
leadership defines and supports
Winona Health’s role in providing
outstanding healthcare services
to our community.
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FROM THE BOARD CHAIR:
Meeting the Challenges
It’s been a challenging year for many Winona-area individuals and families, a
challenging year, too, for organizations and businesses – and a challenging
year for health care systems, including Winona Health.
The economic downturn, coupled with the uncertainty of healthcare’s future on
both the state and national levels, have made for a very difficult year. While we
could lament the situation, I am very proud of everyone associated with Winona
Health for the proactive posture our system has adopted. Not content to just sit
back and let whatever comes along occur, we have been actively working on
those things we can control to carve out a brighter future.
The merger of Family Medicine of Winona with Winona Health on October 1
continues a strategy our administration authored and the Board of Trustees
embraced. Believing that we will be stronger if we are united, the
Family Medicine merger is another key step in a continuing process.
And, like many families and other organizations, Winona Health family members
continue to work hard to find ways to stretch resources and increase
efficiencies. The focus has been on streamlining processes while continuing
to provide the best in patient and resident care. Many improvements have
been made, and staff members continue to challenge themselves over what
needs to be done and how best to accomplish it.
But while “what” and “how” are continually examined, the “why” is never in
question. Winona Health’s mission is clear. Our larger and unified organization
is here to improve the health and well-being of our community members, one
person and one family at a time. A testament to our reason for being is shared
In Your Words throughout this community report.
So, although it’s been a challenging year, and we know with certainty that there
are additional and complex challenges ahead, we approach an uncertain future
with a clear understanding of why we are here: we are here for you.
As I examine our organization and its efforts to cope with challenging financial
times, I am buoyed by the fact that Winona Health is made up of individuals
whose collective commitment to our greater community, both professionally and
personally, is stronger than ever. That is a message I never tire of sharing.
Sincerely,
Gary W. Evans
Board Chair
 WINONA HEALTH | Board of Directors

Paul Ballweg Scott Biesanz Steve Blue Scott Birdsall, MD

Director Director Director Director

Matthew Broghammer, DO Vicki Decker Gary Evans Richard C. Ferris, MD

Director Director Chairman of the Board Director

Herb Highum Mark Jacobs Hugh Miller Ken Mogren

Director Director Director Director

Daniel Parker, MD Rachelle Schultz Kim Schwab Mark Wagner

Director President/CEO, Director Director Director

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 IN MEMORY OF Joe Greshik
With the passing of Joe Greshik in November,
Winona Health lost a valued and long-standing
member of its board and a treasured friend.
Joe served on the Winona Health board for
nearly 12 years. His involvement at Winona
Health, as well as many other community
organizations in Cochrane-Fountain City, has
touched the lives of many and made a positive
difference. Joe will be remembered for his
insight, guidance, kindness and unwavering
commitment to doing what is best for our
community. He will be deeply missed by
his friends and colleagues at Winona Health.

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Highlights | 2009

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 A unified system—
Family Medicine of Winona joined Winona Health.

Rushford Clinic Open House—

Staff, community members, family and friends
celebrated Rushford Clinic’s move to Jessie
Street in downtown Rushford with an Open
House, dedication and ribbon cutting.
Our 2009 Highlights
“…to improve the health and well-being of our fa mily, friends and neighbors.”
2009 was a year of change and challenges for the nation…healthcare…and our community. The new president set out to
reform healthcare, in a year when this once-believed recession-proof industry proved otherwise. Healthcare systems throughout
America felt the impact of customer insecurity as well as reductions in or loss of health insurance benefits for community
members. Locally, we experienced similar impacts across the Winona community. However, Winona Health’s mission remains
steadfast: to improve the health and well-being of its family, friends and neighbors. We share below some of our top 2009
highlights organized around our four cornerstones:

Customer Focus
Winona Health staff strives to find new ways to improve the health and well-being of our
community. Our goal is to anticipate and exceed patient and resident needs and expectations.

• Winona Health launched an improved organization-wide patient/resident satisfaction

Committed to our patients—
Tanya Wicka, RT, R, conducts a
Computerized Tomography Scan.
CT scans provide images of
specific areas one layer at a time
so radiologists can create three-
dimensional pictures of areas
being examined.
survey process. Staff systematically review patient feedback and develop action plans
to address concerns shared by patients and residents. Implementing these action
plans has resulted in improvements to patient/resident satisfaction scores across
Winona Health’s continuum of services by 15%, and our commitment to further
improving customer satisfaction remains a top priority.
• Winona Health reorganized its healthcare services into five Service Lines that align
with how patients and residents need and use healthcare services at Winona Health:
Emergency/Urgent Care Services; Primary Care Clinic Services; Surgery/Specialty Care
Services; Inpatient Services; and Senior Services.
• While volumes were down in some areas, Winona Health’s hospital market share
continued to grow in 2009. The greatest growth occurred in hospital primary acuity
cases, with initial 2009 data showing a 3% market share increase in these cases.
• Winona Health and Family Medicine of Winona merged, further integrating and
strengthening our local healthcare system and our ability to address the community’s
healthcare needs from birth through end-of-life. In addition, it has proactively positioned
Winona Health for expected future health reform impacts.
• The new Rushford Clinic opened its doors, two years after the flood destroyed its former
location. The reception/waiting area was dedicated to long-time Rushford physician
John Peterson, MD, now retired.

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People
The people who make up Winona Health carry out our organization’s mission to improve
the health and well-being of our family, friends and neighbors. To attract this talented and
compassionate staff, Winona Health is committed to being the employer of choice for top
regional talent.
• Twelve healthcare providers were
recruited and/or began caring for the
community in 2009:
• Abdul Adjei, MD, Hospitalist
• Matthew Hayes, MD, Radiology
• Jonathan Knight, DO, Family Practice
• Mary Kramer, NP, Family Practice
• Lynette Lamp, MD, Family Practice
• Marla McConkey, PA-C, Urgent Care
• Nicholas Modjeski, MD, Family Practice
• Danielle Rollmann, PA-C, Urgent Care
• Ali Shehata, DO, Emergency Medicine
• Leroy Trombetta, MD, General Surgeon
(starting full time summer 2010)
• Amarjit Virdi, MD, Pain Management
• Hans Zinnecker, MD, General Surgeon
• To improve employee and customer
satisfaction, and as part of its Lean
improvement initiative, Winona Health
implemented a program to engage
each staff member in continuous
system improvement, enhancing each
• Seven staff members were recognized
individual’s ability to have an impact
on work processes and results.
Since April 2009, 238 staff members,
approximately 20% of the staff, have
been directly involved in lean projects.
• Continued improvements were made to
Winona Health’s health benefit plan and
focused on improving staff health and
well-being. Sixty-five percent of staff
participated in the personal health
assessment, which saved them
$225,000 in premiums.
• Winona Health staff continued to earn
additional educational degrees and
certifications, including the following
staff:
• Marybeth Polus, RN, and Nikki
Kimmerle, RN, were re-certified in Management; Andy Rumpca,
Hospice and Palliative Care.
• Nancy Dornfeld, RN, received her
End-of-Life Certified Nursing certificate.
• Melissa Gerry and Kathy Accola
received their Professional of
Human Resources (PHR) certification.
• Lynn Sprain, MS, RECP, received
her Respiratory Care Practitioner
(RCP) license.
• Alicia Lalim, RECP, received
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
certification.
• Autumn Herber, CAVS, Volunteer
Services manager, received her
Certified Administrator of Volunteer
Services (CAVS) accreditation.
• Holly Fratzke, CNP, was certified to
perform colposcopies.
• Cathy Johnson, RN, BSN, COHN-R,
received certification as an
Occupational Health Conservationist
(COHC).
• Intensive Care Unit nurses
Mary Volkert, RN; Laura Cummings,
RN; Michelle Olson, RN; and Lisa
Burkhalter, RN, received their Critical
Care Certification (CCRN).
by their colleagues for Living Service
Excellence. The 2009 LSE Award
recipients are pictured below.
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F inding solutions—
Amarjit Virdi, MD, left, treated
Larry Bartleson of Rushford
in the Winona Health Pain
Management Center. Dr. Virdi
joined Winona Health in 2009.
A godsend—
General surgeon
Hans Zinnecker, MD,
joined the Winona Health
surgery staff in January.
“Dr. Zinnecker is a godsend,”
said Karen G. of Winona,
pictured with Dr. Zinnecker.
Living Service
Excellence—
Employees selected by their
colleagues for outstanding
service: (pictured left)
back row, L-R: Steve Seltz,
Rehab Services; Ruth Carroll,
Inpatient Pharmacy; Michal
Roskos, Health Infomation
Building and Grounds.
Front Row, L-R: Amy
Tiedemann, Inpatient
Pharmacy; Tim Merrell,
Building and Grounds;
Gina McRae, Memory Care.
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One stop and on your way-
Dawn Selleck, RN, takes a
blood sample from Bob
Gronewold, who says the
Anti-Coagulation Clinic’s new
point-of-care service has
made his appointments faster
and easier.
Scrubs Ca mp 2009-
Winona Health Surgery
Department staff shares
information with students
about healthcare careers.
Ca mp Healthy Kids Club-
Winona Health staff and camp
counselors help campers with
a fishprinting activity overseen
by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife
Service.
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Care & Service -
Through system integration and incorporating lean principles and technology,
Winona Health’s goal is to achieve optimum clinical outcomes and operational efficiencies.
• Winona Health’s continuous system improvement process, using Lean principles and
techniques, was launched with a focus on eliminating waste while maximizing value to
our customers. Our initial focus included the Emergency Department, Urgent Care and
Inpatient Services. More than 20 key improvement events have been completed and have
reduced waste and expense, as well as improved patient flow through the care system.
• Winona Health was named a top performer in caring for hospital patients with heart failure
and pneumonia by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Several
Winona Health service areas met Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota’s Recognizing
Excellence targets, resulting in an award payment to the organization of $59,400.
These areas include Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics and Women’s Health.
• Winona Health participated in the Minnesota Hospital Association’s Safe Account
program, complying with 100% of the Safe Site Surgery best practices.
• Surgical/Specialty Services opened a Pain Management Center staffed by
Amarjit Virdi, MD and Ruth Moes, MD to meet the community’s need for pain
management services.
• Emergency Department (ED) and hospital staff reduced the time and steps for an ED-to-
hospital admission, trimming the process by 35%. Urgent Care developed three protocols
for the most frequently seen illnesses, reducing visit times by 30% for these patients.
• Primary Care Clinics implemented a diabetic pre-visit process to allow lab and other
needed tests to be ordered by protocol before the patient meets with the provider. The
provider and patient are then able to review these findings together during the patient’s
visit. This process reduced wait times and increased patient time with the provider.
• Winona Health’s Anticoagulation Clinic was relocated to Winona Clinic’s second floor and
implemented “point-of-care” testing for patients. This change reduced wait times for test
results and eliminated the need for post-visit medication phone calls.
Stewardship -
To continue meeting the needs of our community, our goal is to remain an independent,
locally controlled, community healthcare system.
• In the face of volume and revenue challenges, Winona Health staff identified cost-
reduction actions that resulted in savings of $600,000. Overall cost-saving reductions
resulted in a year-over-year decrease of $3,200,000 in expenses. Specific measures
were taken to improve cash flow including a reduction of days in accounts receivable from
57 to 49 days. The reduction in accounts receivable and other measures resulted in
positive operating cash flow of $2.1 million. Winona Senior Services improved its
operating margin by 3.2 percent.
• More than 14,000 individuals were served by Winona Health’s community benefit
activities in 2009, including 1,000 student interns from area universities and technical
colleges and more than 9,000 individuals served through community health improvement
services such as Community Health Talks, support groups, classes, website resources
and free community health screenings. Winona Health also expanded its Healthy Kids
Club, adding a summer day camp that served 25 low-income children teaching them
about healthy lifestyle choices.
• Contributions to the Winona Health Foundation’s Ben & Adith Miller Patient Care Fund
exceeded $633,000 in 2009, including the $175,000 raised in the Golf Classic. The fund
helped 262 families pay more than $667,000 in medical bills this past year.
• Individuals, families and businesses contributed more than $1,023,654 to the
Winona Health Foundation in 2009, with 100% of the Board of Directors and the
Senior Leadership Team donating to the Foundation.
• The Winona Health Foundation awarded 107 Guardian Angel pins to staff who were
recognized for exceptional service by patients, residents or their family members who
made a gift to the Foundation in their honor.
In Your Words...

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 Enjoying life-
Keith Krousey meets
another goal on his path
to recovery after a stroke:
fishing with his friends.

“As nice as it is to hear words of encouragement, the

caring touch of a hand was much more comforting
to the body and soul.”
- Keith Krousey

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A difficult, but rewarding journey
As shared by Keith Krousey

On May 18, 2008, I awoke at 6:30 a.m., went for a three-mile walk, played 18 holes of golf then, later,
started taking my deck apart for repairs. I quit working at 7:30 p.m., had supper, watched TV and went to
bed fatigued.

The next morning, I awoke to my alarm clock at 6:30 and attempted to shut it off with my left hand. It would
not respond. I shut it off with my right hand and tried to get up, but it felt like my left leg also was asleep.
I rolled onto my back and tried to sit up. I slid off the bed to the floor, rolled to my stomach and tried to push
myself up. Realizing that I may have suffered a stroke, I asked my wife to help me up. She called 911, and
I was taken to Winona Health’s Emergency Department and then admitted to the Intensive Care Unit.

My first concern was how this would affect my family. I was very anxious and frightened until the nurses
and doctors spoke to me about strokes and convinced me that there was a possibility I could recover some
of my strength and motor skills with therapy and hard work.

I remember how caring everyone was and learning that as nice as it is to hear words of encouragement,
the caring touch of a hand was much more comforting to the body and soul. Those caring for me went out
of their way to make us feel special, and their good humor and personal compassion was very uplifting.

Before going home, I spent about four weeks at Lake Winona Manor learning to regain some measure of
mobility. The next phase was two weeks of in-home therapy and setting up what was needed for me to be
safe at home. Then it was on to Winona Health’s outpatient Physical and Occupational Therapy.

Failure does not deter me; failure just works in my favor as a teaching tool. Nothing that is feasible is
impossible if you believe in it and work towards it. I set goals for myself and stick to each one until I have
a feeling of accomplishment: a golf outing, our annual guys’ fishing trip, grouse hunting, deer hunting…
While I can’t do things the way I used to, my friends have helped me through each milestone. I owe them
“big time” and will be forever thankful for having them in my life. I’m grateful to the many visitors and well
wishers, including a group of former co-workers, who took the time to stop and see me. Most of all, I’m
grateful for all that my wife has done to make life comfortable for me once again.

I will be forever thankful to all the people who worked so hard to help get me to this point in my
recuperation. It would be very hard to fathom just how I would have been able to manage if not for the work
and compassion of the many people at Winona Health—from the Emergency Department and hospital,
to Lake Winona Manor and outpatient Rehabilitation Services. The stroke, while very trying, does have a
bright side. Look at all the new things I have learned, not to mention the many new friends that would have
remained unknown had it not happened.

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 Norman had a love for travel. -
He’s pictured here in 2003 during a
trip to Norway that he took with his
granddaughter.

“...all the staff were so kind, and I had a sense that

my loss was their loss, too.”
- Cathy Jo Faruque

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Remembering...
As shared in a letter by Cathy Jo Faruque

I am still facing a difficult time with the loss of my grandfather. It seems to hit hardest at
night time when I am trying to sleep and then that is when memories come flooding back.
Isn’t it always the case?

I wanted to share with you and with the staff at Lake Winona Manor how impressed I
was with your services and loving care that was given to my grandfather and to all the
residents. As I spent three nights in the memory care unit - that last weekend of Grandpa
Norman’s life — I was able to observe the staff as they cared for the memory unit resi-
dents. I found that every single staff member was caring, attentive and patient. These are
people who truly love their jobs and love working with the memory unit residents.

I heard many comments from staff about little things they had learned about Grandpa
Norman and how much they enjoyed him the short time he stayed at Lake Winona
Manor. It was truly touching. The day he died, all the staff were so kind, and I had a sense
that my loss was their loss, too.

I want to thank each and every one of you. I was touched and I am still touched by the
great empathy and care that is shown to the residents of Lake Winona Manor. Thank you,
thank you, thank you.

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 Her pride and joy -
Gertrude Wardwell was able to return to her family
home where she raised her family and loved to
garden. She died just shy of her 94th birthday.

“At the end, we all knew mom’s wishes and it was up

to us to honor them.”
- Helen Doehling

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A painful time… filled with blessings
As shared by the family of Gertrude Wardwell

Words cannot express the heartfelt gratitude we all have for the staff on the medical floor! Your
care for Mom and all of us was so attentive and thoughtful. It was a painful and stressful time for
us, yet filled with so many blessings.

The professional care was wonderful, and we especially appreciate those who guided us through
hospice and discharge arrangements so we could return mom, and all of us, to our family home.
We also acknowledge the little comforts of the nutrition cart and use of the family waiting room.
Everyone was always so considerate of us and our needs for the whole week our large family
spent with you.

I know that mom’s passing also was difficult for Dr. Nolan. He had cared for her for nearly
30 years. At the end, we all knew her wishes, and it was up to all of us to honor them.

The Hospice staff also helped us honor her wishes. Their care greatly eased mom’s transition
and was extremely helpful and supportive for all us. Mom passed after three days at home—
but her final days were peaceful and content with all of us in the home we shared growing up.

We wish to express our deep appreciation and sincere thanks for your kind expression of
sympathy and care.

The Fa mily of Gertrude Wardwell

Helen & Don Doehling
Dave & Bonnie Wardwell
MaryAnn & Frankie Abts
Richard & Linda Wardwell

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 Compassion and respect-
Alvin S. visits with orthopaedic surgeon Tim Gabrielsen,
MD, at Winona Health Sports & Orthopaedic Specialists.
Alvin said he felt like he had a new lease on life after hip
replacement surgery.

“May God Bless you and your

tea m and Winona Health.”
- Alvin S.

A new lease on life

As shared by Alvin S.

I recently had a complete hip replacement and I thank you from the bottom of my heart
for an operation wonderfully accomplished. The final results were fantastic.

For over a year and a half, I had suffered intolerable pains in my legs, and pain
medication was virtually ineffective. I could not walk without pain. Every step, every
movement was painful 24/7. Life was not worth living because of the constant agony.

Even after the operation, I still experienced pain, but you said, “Be patient, be patient…”
You were so correct. The pain left! Now life has once more become worthwhile. In effect,
you and your team have given me a “new lease on life” for which I will be eternally
grateful.

Rehabilitation in Lake Winona Manor was very successful, and I thank the staff there
for being so nice and most helpful to me. Thanks to Winona Health for having you as a
surgeon [Tim Gabrielsen, MD, orthopedic surgeon]. I not only consider you a wonderful
surgeon, but also a great friend because you respected my personal preference in the
operation, which I appreciate.

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From the community,
For the community-

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Steve Blue
Foundation Board Chair
“ I always remember
that these people
aren’t just faceless
na mes. They are
our neighbors and
our friends. And
they need our help.”
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FROM THE FOUNDATION BOARD CHAIR:
In my own words...
Winona Health is so special because of what I call the “Marcus Welby M.D.”
factor. This was a television series from the ‘70s. Marcus Welby, MD, and his
trusted nurse, Consuela, did not treat patients – they treated people with
kindness and consideration. The thing I love about Winona Health is we have
the Marcus Welby and Consuela factor everywhere you look.
My entire family has been touched by the Marcus Welby factor. My
mother-in-law doesn’t mind a visit to the Emergency Department if she can
see Dr. Brett Whyte. My parents think the world of Dr. Dan Parker and
Traci Morken, nurse practitioner. Dr. Carlos Morales once treated my scared
little girl not as a patient, but as a scared little girl. Liz McGrory, RN, looked
after my mother after surgery like she was her own mom. In every case I was
deeply concerned for my loved ones. And when you are deeply concerned
for your loved ones, you want everyone to treat them with kindness and
consideration. And that is what they received in every care situation at
Winona Health. This is very personal for me and it’s why I love Winona Health.
But the economic disruption caused by the recession threatens one of the
things I value most about our local health system: the Marcus Welby factor.
Unemployment hasn’t been this bad since 1982. It has brought more people
through our doors who have no job, no healthcare insurance and no way to
pay for their medical care. We do not turn anyone away, regardless of their
ability to pay. But I always remember that these people aren’t just faceless
names. They are our neighbors and our friends. And they need our help.
Winona Health can’t afford to treat them without the Ben & Adith Miller Patient
Care Fund. But the Fund has been hurt by the recession, too. It can’t keep up
with the increased need without your help. Your generosity created the Fund
in 1982. And your friends and your neighbors need your generosity now, more
than ever.
I appeal to you to make a donation to the Ben & Adith Miller Patient Care Fund
today. It doesn’t have to be a lot of money; a small amount would be terrific.
Please help me keep the Marcus Welby factor alive and well at Winona Health.
Sincerely,
Steve Blue
Foundation Board Chair
WINONA HEALTH FOUNDATION | Board of Directors

Andy Blomsness Steven Blue Judith Bodway Robert Gilbertson

Director Chairman of the Board Director Director

Jerry Kellum Jim Killian Ken Mogren Tedd Morgan

Director Director Director Director

John Mulrooney, MD David Rowekamp, MD Rachelle Schultz Ellen Smith

Director Director President/CEO, Director Director

Barbara Winbush Mike Allen Nancy Brown

Director Treasurer Secretary

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 From the Community, For the Community

Thank you for your contributions

Gratitude comes in many forms. The following list is just one way we can say thank you for the generosity and support given
to the Winona Health Foundation. Please note that the names reflect gifts received by the Winona Health Foundation
between October 1, 2008 and September 30, 2009. Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy. We apologize for
any omission or error and encourage you to contact Nancy Brown, Executive Director of Development, at 507.457.4342
or nbrown@winonahealth.org, if you note any inaccuracies.

Al Abrams, Jr. Joe Bambenek Ted & Patti Biesanz Susan & Richard Brang Gerald A. Butenhoff
Norris & Rhoda Abts Phoebe C. Bambenek Betty Bilder Tom Brang Carol Byrne
Kathy Accola Stanley Bambenek Betty Biltgen Glenn & Janice Bratberg Jodie & Louie Byrne
Eloise Adank Ann Banicki Josephine A. Biltgen Betty Breitenfeldt Estate Gerry & Peg Cada
Katherine A. Adank William Barber Dr. Scott & Deb Birdsall John & Penny Breitlow Vickie & Jon Cada
Richard A. Adank Diane L. Barge Lowell & Darlene Bjoraker Mary & Duane* Brenno John B. Caldwell
Cheryl Aeling Steven Barge Jacquelyn A. Blahnik Bernice J. Breza Angus & Judy Callender
Clare Aeling Betty Ann Barnewitz Arlene M. Blank Jim & Sonja Breza Lynne A. Carlisle
Dorothy Ahearn Mike, Kathy, Joe & Krista Frank & Tessie Blecha Vanita V. Breza La Vonne T. Carroll
Joanne Ahrens Barnholtz Chuck & Karen Bleess Rodney J. Brion Cars-N-Credit, Inc.
Lori R. Ahrens Mickey & Dan Barr Janet & Doug Block Drs. Matt & Laurie Jon W. Carson
Dennis F. Albrecht Verne & Darlene Bartelson Gusta Blom Broghammer Ray & Colleen Cenfield
Janice Albrecht Betty J. Barth Andy & Jan Blomsness Erik & Jodi Brom Children’s Miracle Network,
Marcia M. Albrecht Bruce & Sandy Bauer Steve & Ann Blue Carolee & Roger Bronk Gundersen Lutheran
Gaylord Aldinger Arline B. Baumann Carol A. Boden Mark & Loretta Bronson Medical Foundation
Jenny Alfaro Philip Becher Judy Bodway Joseph & Julie Brosig Harold & Mable Christensen
Chris Allen Sally A. Beck Les & Vi Boelter Paul & Jan Brosnahan Jon E. Christensen
David Allen Susan M. Becker Marcia & Arnold Boese Marilyn A. Brower Dr. David & Kathleen
Mike & Kim Allen Bill & Laurie Becker Hermina H. Boland Bill Brown Christenson
Lynn Allen Betsy Beech Mary A. Boland Danna L. Brown Debbie Christenson
Alliance Card, INC. John Beech Rose Boland Nancy M. & James R. Brown Lavonne J. Christie
Bob & Beth Allred Doug Beeman Ken & Irene Boldt Jeffrey & Paula Brown Dorothy & Bill Chuchna
Don & Diane Amann Dick & Sharon Behnke Laurel B. Bollin Robert Brown Roger G. Church
Gloria M. Ames Chris & Rich Beirne Barbara A. Bollinger Rosetta & Richard Brown Ronald L. Cichanowski
Eileen E. Amundson Richard H. Belisle Marti Bollman Allen Brugger & Lorna Kris & Rick Cichon
Irma Amundson Beverly & Charles Bellman Lorraine F. Bonine Fratzke Steve & Carol Cichosz
Becky Anderson George A. Benedict Kathleen L. Boone Doloris B. Brugger Shirley Cirelli
Donna Anderson Linda L. Benedict Heidi Borgwardt Jeri & Troy Brugger & Family Frank* & Arlene* Cisewski
Doris A. Anderson Brad & Kathy Benke Angie Bork Judith A. Brugger Vincent Cisewski
John E. Anderson Henry Benke Ramona M. Bork Phyllis Brynestad Carla Ciszak
Roger & Marie Anderson Susan K. Benke Mary & Dave Borkowski Gerald Bruss Gayla R. Clemons
Bev Andre Gladys F. Bennick Roxanne & Doug Borkowski Jerry & Carla Bruss Laurence Clingman
Jack Andresen Ted & Joni Benson George Parke & Sabina Fred & Jean Brust Charlie, Laurie, Bryan,
Anonymous (5) Judy Benson Bosshard-Parke June I. Bublitz Daniel, & Michael Clobes
Maxine & Larry Armitage McLean & Rebecca Benson Kurt R. Bosteter Ruth Bublitz Jill Comara
Ruth R. Arnett Randy & Kim Benson Mary Ann Boyd Shirley Bublitz Jeremy Compton
David & Muriel Arnold Mrs. Roger Benson John & Jody Sue Boyle Carl Buck Karie Connaughty
Allan & Jeanine Aspen Charles & Barbara Bentley Avys L. Boynton Sharon Budnick Sherry Connaughty
Linda Atkinson Betty Beranek Sylvia L. Boyum Clifford E. Buege Sheila L. Conway
Audrey Aufderhar Marie O. Berg Ted Braatz Evelyn Bunke David Echelard & Suzanne
Susan & Gary Babcock Shelly & David Berhow Carl & Deloris Brackett Dr. Frank & Ruth Bures Cooley
Elizabeth K. Bach Leonard L. Bernatz Debbie Brady James E. Burke Marypat Cooper
Roger Baer Mike & Denise Bernatz Ellen & James Brand Richard Burmeister Susan E. Cooper
Marion Bagniewski Ellen E. Berry Fumi Brand Bruce Burnham Mike & Connie Corcoran
Ann E. Baker Vic & Bonnie Bertel Marlene D. Brand Bob Kierlin & Mary Burrichter Julie A. Corcoran
Paul & Pauline Ballweg Janice & Galen Betsinger Myrtle H. Brand John & Irma Burros Daniel & Shirley Cordes
Bob Bambenek Ray & June Beyers John & Pat Brandt Lee & Margaret Burros Pat & Joan Costello
Mary & Greg Bambenek Mary Jo Beyerstedt Paula & Robert Brang Lynda Burt Stephen H. Craney
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Sandy Creeley Mary Ann & David Duellman Don & Judy Eger Gary & Ellen Evans Marion K. Fliehr
Brenda M. Cross Jerry & Marilyn Duellman Gary W. Egge Dorothy Evanson Kathy Foley Shea & Sam
Kay & Sean Cumiskey Mary Jo Duellman John E. Ehlers Br. Ed Everett Shea
Catharien & Donald Mike & Jolene Duellman Joyce O. Ehlers Exchange Club of Winona Lisa Ford
Cummings Gregory Duffy Paule H. Ehmcke Scott & Barb Fabian Deborah K. Forstrom
Mary Cummings-Hansen Harriette M. Duffy June Eichhorst Lyndie L. Fabian Dave & Maryann Forsythe
Marion P. Cunningham Jim Duffy Jean M. Eide Janet & Duane Fakler Helen P. Fort
Mary A. Cutliff Maxine E. Duffy Lila & Lawrence Eide Cathy & Chris Fangman Janice F. Fort
David C. Czapiewski Mary K. Dulek Michael & Shirley Eide Marian L. Farner Diane S. Fox
Betty J. Czaplewski Lucy & Michael Dunn Ed & Arlis Ellinghuysen Betty L. Farrand Dean & Robyn Fox
Lois E. Czaplewski Phyllis M. Dunn Marvin & Gladys Mary E. Farrell Gene & Lois Frank
Jake & Pam Dahl Rosemary Duran Ellinghuysen Phil & Barbara Feiten Fraternal Order of Eagles
Joseph & Shayna Dais John & Lois Durfey Skip & Carol Ellings Marguerite Feldmeier Ladies Auxiliary
Dan & Shelly Daley Family Judith L. Durfey Douglas J. Emanuel Dr. Arnold & Mrs. Alanna David & Carole Fratzke
Helen E. Davies Sharon K. Durham Bev Engel Fenske Bob & Elizabeth Fratzke
Billee J. Davis Pat & Sue Durnen Tammi Engen Ralph Fenske Lorna & Ernie Fratzke
Donna M. Davis Jan & Don Freeman
Susan J. Day George & Mary Lu Frey
Helen De Nomie Ronald J. Frick
Maryellen E. Dean Shirley M. Frickson
Max L. DeBolt Trust Providing peace of Christina & Mark Friederichs
Vicki & Dennis Decker Dolores S. Fritz
Julie & Darin Decker mind to individuals Joanne E. Fritz
Norman & Janette Decker Julie & Kevin Fritz
Leone H. Deedrick and fa milies Alethea H. Fugina
Velma M. Degallier Terry & Tina Full
Emilio & Monica Degrazia Michael & Mary Fuller
To all Telecare volunteers who
Annmarie & Tom DeMarais Sara & Mike Gabrick
Carolyn C. deMatta made those 9 a.m. phone calls to Gertrude Gabrych
Katie Dempsey Mom every day since November— Cathy & Jeffrey Gahnz
Corinne C. Denzer Jean M. Galewski
Jacqueline P. Denzer It added such security and brightness to her days and gave her Julie & Rick Galewski
Lester & Joan Denzer children peace of mind. She so looked forward to each call to get Dian F. Gappa
Melissa Denzer her day started right. Thanks for such a simple act that made our Julie Gardner
Dr. Brant & Mrs. Kristi Mom’s last months a joy. Bless you all! Patricia & Richard Garlick
Deppa Marilyn M. Gates
Bob & Marj Deter As shared by a thankful family Patricia M. Georgens
Jean Dettman Charlotte M. Gepner
Lawrence & Shirley Lois J. Gernes
Telecare is a daily phone call service for people who are disabled,
Dieterman Garry & Judy Gerson
elderly or live alone and would feel reassured by a friendly phone
Eleanore M. Dietrich Jack & Maureen Gerson
Diane Dingfelder call to check in. A Winona Health Auxiliary volunteer calls the Henrietta Gerth*
Rita S. Dingfelder Telecare clients each scheduled day between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Kathleen M. Gerth
Jane Dittrich If a client cannot be reached, the volunteer will call their chosen Mavis M. Gielow
Irene & Merlin Doblar contact person to check on them. Telecare is a free service. Connie A. Giemza
Ralph & Thora Doblar For more information or to sign up for the service, please contact Stanley & Diane Gierhan
Scott H. Doblar the Winona Health Volunteer Services office at 507.474.3328. Ted & Shirley Gierok
Diane & Harley Doebbert Walter & Dorothy Gilbertson
Lorraine A. Doehling Bob & Erika Gilbertson
William J. Doerer Alice M. Gile
Margaret Dohn Karen L. Dworschack Alvina D. Engler James & Dona Ferguson Susan & Earl Gilman
Joy A. Donnelly Ralph L. Dybing Betty M. Englerth Stan & Sue Ferguson Nancy R. Gingras
Rose A. Dorn Kent & Joyce Dzurick Vicki Englich Dr. Richard & Heidi Ferris Fern M. Girtler
James & Gloria Dotzler Diane M. Ebert Brad Turner & Ellyn English Kerri Ferstl Dan & Morgan Gish
Norma & Paul Double Larry & Peggy Ebert Dr. L.J. & Ramona English Elaine Fetting Family Bob & Joan Gleason
Beverly A. Douglas Samuel Ebnet Lynn & Mark Englund Nell L. Ficken, Jr. Lisa Glenzinski
Clarence & Luella Dow Yvonne Echelard Dale & Lynn Engrav Earl D. Finden Damian & Becky Glodowski
Olga Draskoci-Johnson Margaret B. Eckblad Dennis & Patricia Engrav Margaret Finkelnburg Boyd Bill H. Glowczewski
Helen R. Drazkowski Bonnie & Henry Eckert Brenda & Matt Entz Rev. & Mrs. David Fischer Tim & Kathy Glowczewski
Janice M. Drazkowski Mary & Jim Eddy Kent & Dawn Erdmann Robert L. & Frances D. Theresa Godfrey
Peggy & Ralph Drazkowski John & Fran Edstrom Rita L. Erdmann Fischer Maurice D. Godsey
Helene B. Dreas Nick & Lori Edstrom Judy Erickson Richard A. Fischer Karl & Rachel Goetting
Harlan & Kathleen Drube Brenda & Mark Edwards Barbara A. Ernster Linda & Steven Fix Arlene E. Goetz
Robert & Paula Drumm Dorothy Edwards Jeff & Bev Essig Sharon & Dick Flatten Florence K. Goetzman
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 A Grateful Patient 
As shared in a letter by Tim M.

In my 30s, I decided to quit my job of thirteen years

and enroll in school full time to become a nurse. I knew
I wanted to help others and make an impact on other
people’s lives.

In the fall of 2008, I started experiencing severe back

pain. I was without health insurance, but I knew I needed
help. I went to Winona Health where medical staff
discovered through an MRI exam that I had a herniated
disk. I was treated by Paul Honer, MRI technologist and
Ruth Moes, MD. Both Paul and Dr. Moes were wonderful.
Paul was very personable and made me feel comfortable “I hope to one day help others the
with the MRI process. Dr. Moes was very professional,
yet also down to earth, so I felt like I could ask her a lot way Winona Health helped me.”
of questions about my pain and also about my
healthcare career. The cortisone injections I received - Tim M
provided relief from my back pain which I was very
When I learned that I was qualified and my bill was taken
grateful for.
care of through the Ben & Adith Miller Patient Care Fund,
Being a student was my full-time job so I didn’t have I was more than grateful. It was such a relief to know
health insurance. I knew ahead of time that I wouldn’t that I could continue to focus on school rather than worry
be able to afford my medical bills from my herniated about how I was going to pay for my medical debt. I can’t
disk and, when I shared that information, I was referred thank Winona Health and those who give to the Ben &
to Winona Health’s patient financial services Adith Miller Patient Care Fund enough for the care and
representative Jean Dzwonkowski about my options. assistance they gave me.
She told me about the Ben & Adith Miller Patient Care
As I continue down my career path, I hope to one day
Fund and gave me the application.
help others the way Winona Health helped me.

Gayle B. Goetzman
Linda & Paul Goodfellow
Dennis & Carolyn Goplen
Marilyn & Richard Gora
Carole A. Gorden
Mary Anne & Odean Goss
Michael & Joette Gostomski
Alyssa Gostomski-Carter
William & Heather Gould
Madelyn Grabowenski
Tom & Peg Graham
George & Betty Grangaard
Kendra & Nick Granseth
Lois A. Grant
Lillian R. Gravos
Janet M. Greenslit
Joe* & Joan Greshik
Paul & Ellie Griesel
Rainy Griesel
Tom & Rosemary Griffithe
Corrine & Gerald Grochowski
Jim & Joni Gromek Marilyn Hall Mary K. Harris Ken & Pat Heaser
Ruth & Dale Gronewold Scott & Mary Hallman Jeffrey & Cindy Harrison Beverly M. Heftman
Marie Grossell Clifford & Dianne Hallum Cheryl Hartert Thomas M. Heftman
Donna Groth Barb & Ray Halvorson John & Kathleen Harvey Anita R. Hein
Alice K. Grover Gloria S. Hammond Gloria S. Hassinger David & Mary Heise
Peggy & Jeffrey Scott, Carmen & Mac Jo Hassinger Bill & Cindy Heitman
Gudmundson Hannon Scott, Sheri, Brittney, & Tara Juliana M. Hemmelman
Gene & Jane Gunderson Dolores T. Hansen Hatter Marlene M. Hemsey
Mary & Larry Gutknecht Henry H. Hansen Teresa L. Hauck Charlotte & Lyle Henderson
John & Marilyn Hackbarth Marge Hansen Charles & Eileen Haugh Gail & Craig Henderson
Lois I. Hackbarth Michael & Carol Hansen Rita L. Haugh Angeline A. Hengel
Patricia M. Haddad Mildred G. Hansen Helen L. Haun Elizabeth M. Hengel
Clyde & Marlis Haedtke Doris Hanson Nancy & LaVern Hauschildt Geraldine A. Hengel
Elayne H. Haedtke Renee M. Hanson Daniel P. Hauser Scott P. Hengel
Tod & Julie Haedtke Jim & Shannon Hanzel Rick & Jill Hauser Bob & Mitzie Hennessy
Karen Haedtke S. Quinn Hanzel Mike & Sue Hauser Autumn & Brent Herber
Randy E. Haedtke Rev. Thomas J. Dr. & Mrs. Dale J. Hawk David & Denise Herber
Shirley F. Haesly Hargesheimer Bernice E. Hayes Marlene A. Herber
Pat & Jerry Haessig Eleanor Harkness Roy & Marylou Hazelton Ann Hermann
Joann Hagedorn Georgina & Kenneth Harris Jim, Kris & Nick Healy Michael R. Herzberg
Leah A. Hall John L. Harris Estate Bernice Heaser Mary & Ronald Hewett

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Carol Heyl & Don Stone Jim & Barb Jabrosky Peggy & Paul Killian Lorraine J. Krenz Brad & Michelle Lenertz
Deb & Steve Hiatt Joan Jackels Nicole & Brent Kimmerle Joe & Katherine Kronebusch James & Carmen Lennartson
Hiawatha Valley Marines Laurie & Paul Jackels Isabelle T. King Frank & Karen Kropidlowski Ardis Liebenstein
Ruby & Herb Highum Jo Anne G. Jackson Richard J. King Laura Kruth Gabriel & Mary Liegey
Marcia & Don K. Hilgendorf Leann & Ordell Jacobson Rebecca Kingsbury Cornelia & Leo Kryzer Lifescan, Inc.
Krissa L. Hilger Marian P. Jacobson Mary A. Kintzle Don & Kelly Kryzer Harold & Dorothy Lilla
Carol & Jim Hill Diane & Craig Jameson Lyle & Marylin Kiral Charlie A. Kubicek, Jr. Jerry Linander
Susan C. Hill Robin & Jeff Jandt Raymond & Nancy Kiral Rosanne M. Kubicek Jack & Debbie Lipinski
Walter & Dot Hinds Bob & Marlene Jandt Dorothy A. Kirch Clinton & Barbara Kuhlmann Brenda L. Litscher
Robert Hines Evelyn V. Janzow James & Rosemary Kirchner Donald A. Kuhlmann Joyce O. Locks
Ruth Hinton Al & Joyce Jarvinen Angelen & Wayne Kirk Jeff & Linda Kuhn Judy Lockwood
Myrtle Hinz Betty & Frank* Jaszewski Linda L. Kirkeby Steven B. Kukla Rick Lockwood
Jean Hixson Elizabeth J. Jaszewski Ada C. Kittle Peter & Darlene Kuklinski Ron & Mary Loftness
Lucretia H. Hobbs Marc & Deborah Jaworski Delaine E. Kjos Butch & Mary Kukowski Melissa Loken
Janice M. Hock Joseph E.* & Monnie* Jan & Rod Klagge Orphie Kukowski Roy & Dixie Loken
Constance M. Hodge Jereczek Sharon Klein Dorothy Kulas Kathy & Darrell Loos
Leone Hoenk Lillian A. Jeske Gene & Donna Kleinschmidt Florence M. Kulas Avenelle Lorenz
George Hoeppner Cheryl & James Jick Eric & Wendy Klinger Joan & Leonard Kulas Jesse Lorenz
Herman G. Hoesley Mary Jilk Jim & Paulette Klinger Katherine M. Kulas Francis & Dorothy Losinski
Jean Hoesley Arthur P. Johnson Elizabeth A. Klinski Lynne Kulas Mrs. Harry Losinski
Carolyn Hogan Betty L. Johnson Audrey J. Kluzik Mickey Kulas & Family Donald Lovas
Steve & Linda Hogden Douglas & Catherine Lambert M. Kluzik Wayne & June Kulas Eugene Lovas
Gloria & Dennis Hohman Johnson Richard J. Kluzik Ginny Kulig Jerry & Mary Lowery
Linda M. Hoialmen Ken & Darlene Johnson Chris & Linda Knecht Bob & Ardell Kunst Bob & Sandra Lubinski
Irene & Tom Holan Herbert & Lois Johnson Dave & Cheryl Knight Family Joe & Phyllis Kupietz Roman Lubinski
Margaret T. Holland Phylliss Mae Johnson Pauline & Harland Knight Debbie Lafee Laurie Lucas
Keith & Marie Holmquist Tianna & Ross Johnson Mike & Carol Knox Daryl W. Lafky Mary & David Ludwigson
Gordon Holte Darla Jokela Michael C. Knox Raymond E. Lafky David & Rita Lueck
Gladys Holty Gordon & Nylene Jones Jerry & Betty Knuesel Lorraine Lager Marge & Herman Luedtke
Tess & David Holzer Annah Jonsgaard Jean L. Knutzen Rodger & Susan Langbehn Audrey F. Luehmann
Will & Sherry Holzer Lisa A. Jonsgaard Sharon J. Koch Sherry Lange Lucille I. Luehmann
Diane V. Holzworth Patricia A. Jonsgaard Bertha A. Kohner Ceil M. Langowski Marjorie Luehmann
Walter & Maurine Holzworth Alan & Peggy Joswick Steve & Candi Kohner Irene C. Langowski Dennis & Nancy Luhmann
Carol J. Honsey Mary S. Joyce Edward & Jane Kohner, Jr. Marcella T. Langowski Marie E. Luhmann
Don Hoppes Judy Joyce-Dischler Jeffrey A. Kohner Kathleen & Jim Lanik Evelyn L. Luinstra
Carol & Mel Horman Dennis A. Julson Mary R. Kohner Phyllis E. Lanz Elaine F. Luksa
Ervin “Butch” Hornberg Jan & Donald Justin Nancy A. Kohner Kathleen LaPoint Lisa Lunde
Roger & Linda Horner Paul Kalmes Rose M. Kohner Mary & Marvin Larsen Frances Lux
Doris & Richard Horst Marlene & John Kane John & Robin Kolar Adam R. Larson & Family Angeline Lyga
Diane Hoseck Elizabeth Kanz Dolores Kolter Allen D. Larson Lore L. Maas
Dennis & Judy Hovelson Deborah & Jack Kanz Marcella Konkel Blair W. Larson & Family Hans & Carole Madland
David Howlett Dick & Nadine Kanz Lorraine M. Konter Donald E. Larson, Jr. Randy Magno
Dan & Dorothy Hoyt Toni M. Karasch Dave & Becky Korder Garrick Z. Larson & Family Jackie J. Mahlke
Bill Huff Richard J. Karnath Helen J. Koscianski Martha E. Larson John Mahlke
Nancy Huff Marcella L. Karsten John & Rita Kosidowski Roger Larson Jacqueline J. Malay
Virginia L. Huff Evelyn L. Kasten Julie & George Kosidowski Doris Laska Mark & Vickie Malay
Dr. Sidney O. Hughes* Donald & Anne Kaufman Tom & Eileen Kosidowski Richard & Carol Laska Berdonna Malenke
Nancy & Patrick Hull Pat & Cathy Kauphusman George & Ruth Kostner Jean M. Lauer Dolores E. Malotke
Karen & Herbert Hundorf James & Linda Kauphusman Pat Kotlarz Earl L. Laufenburger* Joan J. Malotke
Bertha Hunt Raymond L. Kauphusman Don & Barb Kough Lois M. Laufenburger Thomas C. Mans
Kay E. Huntbatch Rich & Mary Keen Joseph G. & Ruthe J. Kris Lawson Martha Marcotte
Donald & Barbara Hunter Ardys Keilholtz Kowalsky Amy Leach Cindy Marek
Jim & Marylou Hurley Kevin & Tina Keilholtz Sharon & Clifford Koxlien Barbara F. Leaf Mildred L. Marg
David D. Husman Lon E. Keith Irene Krackow Bill & Shelly Leaf Thomas E. Markey
Rita Husman Jerry & Patty Kellum Cheryl & Paul Krage Debra & Bob Leaf Greg & Oona Markielewski
Holly Hythecker Del & Bette Kelly Ed Krall Jemay & Kevin Leahy Kathy Mart
Immanuel United Methodist Mike & Diane Kennedy Charlie & Anne Kramer Mike & Judy McNally Leahy Doloris L. Martin
Women Marie E. Kennedy John D. Kramer Pat & Ruth Leahy Lynn & Jim Martin
Heidi Indahl Family Michael P. Kertzman Lois & Wayne Kramer Michele E. Lebert Dr. Mark & Melissa Martin
Delores M. Irmscher Mary & David Kesler Mike & Sandy Kramer Catherine M. Lecheler Michael W. Martin
Connie R. Ives Keith Kieffer Robert Kratz Darol & Marion Lee Francis Maschka
Jim & Mary Jean Ives Virginia G. Kiekbusch Ken & Lois Krause Roger & Gracie Lee Harriet Masyga
Joseph Ives Jim & Doris Killian Alex & Judy Kreidermacher Sharon Lee Shari Masyga

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 Now is a good time-
If estate planning is on your back
burner, you are not alone. The
Mogrens took the next step and
they are glad they did.

It feels good to have that taken care of…

As shared by Ken Mogren
Our story is like many. We had simple wills drafted long ago and filed them away. Time passed. Our kids grew up.
Our financial situation improved and became more complicated. We came to appreciate some favorite charities, and
we knew it would be good to do some serious estate planning. But we didn’t really know where to start and it was easier
to just procrastinate. Then we saw an opportunity to get this off the back burner, thanks to Winona Health Foundation’s
Charitable Estate Planning program, and we’re really glad we did.

Working with the independent estate planning professionals through the Winona Health Foundation, we were guided
through a helpful process that put all the important questions before us. It took some thought and discussion of things
we’d never talked much about, but we ended up very clear about how we want our estate distributed. The estate
planning experts presented options, explained tax ramifications and showed detailed financial illustrations of how things
would work out. They also made themselves available to consult with our local attorney in drafting the final documents.

We chose to include some non-profit organizations, including Winona Health, in our estate plan, but the Foundation
made it very clear at the outset there was no obligation to be charitable. Nor was there ever any attempt to influence
who would benefit from our estate. Our desire for confidentiality was respected, and our plan can be changed any time
we choose.

Our only cost was the fee from our attorney for preparing the documents. There was no charge for the hours of work
and expert advice from the estate planners.

As shared by Sally Mogren

Not being a financial person myself, I appreciated the opportunity to learn about this process from someone who had
the patience and understanding to really explain things.

Talking with an estate planner made it easy for us to begin the planning process. He gave us a questionnaire to do on
our own. It was a great communication tool, and I enjoyed seeing what my husband and I agreed on when it came to
estate planning and charitable giving. We also have three children with unique personalities and, as we looked to the
future, we enjoyed discussing our expectations and dreams for each of our children.

I know that every day is a gift. It was a comfort to be able to have an active part in planning the future, and it feels good
to know that our plan is in place.

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Joseph Matejka
Mariann & Michael Matejka
Mark & Lauire Mathot
Margaret Matson
Janette Matthees
Sharon Matthees
Tamara L. Matthees
Joy & Holly Mattison
David & Sandi Matzke
Lois E. Matzke
Merle W. Matzke
Warren A. Matzke
Debbie & Bryce Maus
Dr. Thomas & Leone
Mauszycki
Ron & Maggie May
Bob & Joann Mayer
Bonita S. McBeth
Dick & Beth McChesney
Dean & Kathy McClenathan
Daniel J. McGill
Joan Ella McGill
Harry P. McGrath
Elizabeth S. McGrory
Elaine R. McLeod
Elaine McMartin
Peter & Wendy McMartin
Betty M. McNally
Jerry & Bev McNally
James & Sheila McNally
Jim & Stacy McNally
Norma McNally
Dennis McRaven
Medtronic Diabetes
Ken & Nancy Mehaffey
Elaine Meier
Marjorie Meier
Rita Meier
Ruth H. Meier
Frank & Bonnie Merchlewitz
Luke & Brenda Merchlewitz
Irene L. Merchlewitz
J. Merchlewitz
Lisa Merchlewitz
Rebecca J. Merchlewitz
Judy & David Mertes
Lucille T. Messman
Charles & Anita Mettille
Roger & Ramona Metz
Mark & Marsha Metzler
Beverly Meyer
Mary & Terry Meyer
Robert H. Meyer
Audrey Meyers
Jeffrey & Paula Michalowski
Mildred Micheel
Drs. Mary & Christian
Michener
Curtis & Barbara Mihm
Mary P. Mikrut
Rich & La Vonne Mikrut
Clarise M. Miller
Jim R. & Marge Miller
Jerry & Susan Miller
June & Glenn Miller
Marian Miller
Marleen & James Miller
John Hyland & Mary
Miller-Hyland
Gary & Marlys Mills
Minnesota 5th District
Auxiliary FOE
Mrs. David Miranda
Olga Missell
Jeanette S. Modjeski-Welch
Richard & Eugenia Moe
Jerry & Jane Moen
Patrick & Lynn Moga
Ken & Sally Mogren
Loren & Connie Moldenhauer
Heidi Moldenhauer
Wendell & Arloween* Moore
Robert Moravec
Phyllis I. Morcomb
Fred & Dianne Morgan
Bruce & Traci Morken
Marlys Morken
Renee Mosher
Dan L. Mounce
Shirley Mounce
Gladys I. Mrachek
Barbara A. Mrozek
Bob & Laurel Mueller
Marvin T. Mueller
Pam & Al Mueller
Ronald & Wilma Mueller
Anna Mulkey
Michael & Elizabeth Mullen
Jon Mullen
Marty & Lisa Mullen
Sylvester C. Mullen
Dr. John & Marlene
Mulrooney
Howard R. Munson
Mary K. Murphy
Mary Jo Murray
Phyllis E. Mussell
Dolores A. Myers
Teresa Nagle
Lynn Nankivil & Kenneth
McCullough
Steve & Jane Napieralski
Mike & Janice Nascak
Sally Nasstrom
Cheryl M. Nation
Thelma Delores Neal
Nona J. Nehring
Arlene Neitzke
Harry & Lois Neitzke
Janice Neitzke
Roger & Kay* Neitzke
Marilyn N. Neitzke
Beverly H. Neldner
Mr. & Mrs. Ardell Nelsestuen
Alice M. Nelson
Arnold & Mechelle Nelson
Jim & Diane Nelson
Mr. & Mrs. Ken Nelson
Leslie H. Nelson
Susan Nelson
Thomas Nelson
Alice V. Neumann
Jane Neumann
Marcie Neumann
Linda L. Neville
June V. Newcomb
Frances M. Newell
John & Helen Newell
Stephen F. Newell
Amelia Nichols
Sharon Nichols
Bob & Jean Nix
Donnis N. Noer
Judy Noeska
Daniel P. Nolan
Dr. Dennis & Mrs. Pat Nolan
Ruth A. Nordby
Kathleen M. Northrup
Robert M. Norton
Deborah Novak
Christi & Jon Nowland
Bernard & Peggy Nownes
Jennifer Nyseth
Bud & Karen Nystrom
Jim & Beth O’Dea
Kay M. O’Dea
Amparo & Kenneth Oevering
Curtis & Kathy Oevering
Hellen Oevering
Marge Oium
Jeanne C. Olmstead
Mark Wagner & Ann Marie
Olsen Wagner
Ann F. & Ron Olson Wesley Pierce
Ellen & Jim Olson
Eugene & Mary Olson
Jen Olson
Keith & Mary Ann Olson
Kevin & Susan O’Reilly
Carol A. Orlowske
Michael & Kathryn Orlowske
Lorraine A. Orr
Steve Otto
John & Dorothy Overing
Gordy & Kathy Overing
Thomas Overland
Dick & La Vonne Ozmun
Bob & Patricia Ozmun
Carol & Dennis Pack
Ardel A. Pagel
Sylvia Palbicki
Jane & James Palmer
Mary & Lyelle Palmer
Timothy & Tammy Palubicki
Mary Pampuch
Carmene Pangrac
Sandra Pankratz
Bridget A. Papenfuss
Joan Papenfuss
Parkview Pharmacy Staff
Fred & Betty Parpart
Larry & Carol Partington
Greg & Marjorie Paskiewicz
Ralph & Marjorie Passe
Veeann E. Patzner
Robert Pavek
Kay M. Pedretti
Mark & Marie Gernes
Barbara J. Pellowski
Dave & Karen Pellowski
Donald E. Pellowski
Daniel W. Pelowski
David Pendleton
Donna M. Peplinski
Ken & Mary Kay Peshon
Kenneth & Coleen Peterman
Don & Donna Peterson
Duane* & Patte Peterson
Eloise Peterson
June M. Peterson
Kathy & Bill Peterson
Steve, Jeannie & Skyler
Peterson
Diane Petz
Tom & Kathy Pfeifer
Rich & Denise Pflughoeft
Harold & Janet Pflughoeft
Shirley & Lawrence*
Pflughoeft
Jeff & Paula Philipps
Joyce E. Phillips
Pam & Rick Phillips
Fred & Liz Picha
Cindy Pickering
Faye L. Piel
Steve & Linda Pierce
Nancy A. Piper
Joseph & Noreen Plaisance
Alison & Tom Plemmons
Eileen M. Plinski
Rhonda & Mac Pohn
Cora-May Polachek
Dorothy A. Pollema
Gerry & Nancy Polson
Jean Polus
Frank & Patty Pomeroy
Leonard & Shirley Pomeroy
Mr. & Mrs. Walter B. Porter
Daryl & Beverly Potter
Mark & Barb Pozanc
Chester & Sharon Pozanc
Darlene & Tom Pozanc
Mike & Lisa Pozanc
Robert P. Pozanc
Susan Pozanc
Jeff & Pam Prenatt
Patricia Price
John Prigge
Kenneth L. Prigge
Keri L. Prigge
Michael L. Prigge
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Mary Prochowitz
Dave & Nancy Prodzinski
Cathy & Mike Prondzinski
Lewyelln G. Prondzinski
Judi Pronk & Dr. John
Peterson
Stanley & Arlene Prosen
Pearl L. Prudoehl*
Allan & Joan Pruka
Irene Pruka
Allen E. Przybylski
Mark & Peggy Przybylski
Patricia D. Przybylski
Leo & Elaine Putzier
Allison Quam
Bettie A. Raciti
Gene Rackow
Rita Ramczyk
Barbara Ramer
Patty Ramer
Bruce & Carol Ramsdell
Doris Randall
Jane A. Raphael
Katherine D. Rausch
Bob & Jean Raz
Jennifer & Paul Ready
Jane M. Redig
Joan L. Redig
Kathy & Robert Redig
Bruce & Mary Reeck
Linda & Bruce Reed
Bruce & Grace Reed
Damita J. Reed
Jacque H. Reidelberger
Dale I. Reishus
Fred Reiter
Polly & Martin Renk
Matt Repaal
Donald & Barbara Repinski
Dorothy M. Reps
Pamela J. Reps
Betty Rholl
Donna J. Rice
Alice M. Richer
Elizabeth Richter Family
Delores E. Rieger
Doreen Rieger
Eunice Rihs
Emory Rine
Lavonne & Duane Ringler
Richard & Susan Rippley
John & Kim Rislove
Susan M. Rislove
Fern Ritter
Sue Rivers
Helen Roberton
Joyce M. Rocco
Roche Diagnostics
Corporation
Marcia & Gary Roddel
Dr. & Mrs. Curtis Rohrer
Elaine M. Rohrer
Beverly J. Romine
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 All the comforts of home-
Thanks to the Winona Health Auxiliary
This winter and for winters to come, Watkins Manor By the fire-
residents and their family and friends will enjoy the warmth Arline B. enjoys the
and atmosphere created by a new fireplace. In addition warmth of a new
to warmth, the fireplace creates a picturesque area for
fireplace at Watkins
residents to meet—or to welcome guests to their home
Manor assisted living.
in Watkins Manor.

The fireplace was purchased with funds donated by the

Winona Health Auxiliary. Auxiliary volunteers help
Winona Health purchase items that enhance the quality
of life for residents, and the addition of the fireplace in the
front lobby at Watkins Manor, an assisted living residence,
has added warmth and enhanced the feeling of home.
“Our residents comment on how nice it is to sit by a fire
on days when the weather is cold and dark. It generates
conversations about warming up after coming in from
outside and time spent with family around a fireplace in
the past,” Winona Health Assisted Living manager
Cheryl Krage said.
“Winona Health Auxiliary volunteers are dedicated to
raising funds for Winona Health because they know
that the money raised will enrich the lives of our patients
and residents,” said Volunteer Services manager Autumn
Herber.
Thanks to the generosity of Winona Health Auxiliary
volunteers, when the days are cold and dark this winter,
Watkins Manor residents will enjoy gathering around the
fireplace while catching up and reminiscing with family and
friends.

The Winona Health Auxiliary’s 389 volunteers contributed a total of 36,245 hours. Using the current U.S. average hourly
value for volunteer time, that amounts to a gift equivalent to $707,140 in service time to Winona Health.

Anne & Mike Rompa Donna Sammann Sue Schneider Steve Schwartz & Emma Gloria K. Siewert
Christine Rompa Terri L. Sammann Greg & Linda Schoener Roth-Schwartz Norma Simon
Rita K. Rompa Dorothy Sanders Doris R. Schoenike Gayle Schwarz Lois A. Simons
Tony Rompa Marilyn K. Sanders Earl Schreiber Lou Anne Schwarz Barry & Earlene Simonson
Marjorie J. Ronnenberg sanofi aventis U.S. Susan M. Schreiner Dr. Cullen & Mrs. Julieanne E. Barbara Sims
Bob & Darlene Roraff Dr. Ann & Mr. Neil Sawyer Donald Schroeder Schwemer Caroline Sines
Linda & Scott Rose Betsy Sawyer Harold & Carol Schuh Nancy & Charles Scovil Dawn Singer
Michal A. Roskos Bill Sawyer Cecilia (Sally) M. Schuh Corrie Searles Bob Skeels
Tom Ross Family Edward & Phyllis Schabacker Frances K. Schuldt Laura Seaton Jean & David Skime
Mary Ann Rossin Estate Kay E. Schafer Bernard & Darlene Schultz Linda & Jerrie Seibert Michael Skroch
Robert F. Rossin Dale & Jenny Schaffner Betty J. Schultz Mary Ann Senn Shirley M. Skroch
Florence R. Rother LeRoy Schaffner Brian B. Schultz Betty J. Senty Thomas J. Slaggie
Selma J. Rott Ruth & Bert Schaffner Charles H. Schultz Sequoia Society Pamela K. Slocum
Dr. David & Betsy Pauline M. Schain Estate Don & Karen Schultz Pam Serwa Darryl Smelser
Rowekamp Rita M. Schallau Jean Schultz Wayne Severson Albert W. Smith, Jr.
Leo & Mary Rowekamp Raymond J. Schammel Joseph J. Schultz, Jr. Helen Shaw Ellen & Brent Smith
John & Bonnie Ruben Mildred E. Scharmer Rachelle & Bob Schultz Warren Shaw Gary & Janine Smith
Brian Ruhland John Scherer Sally Schultz Judy & Bill Shay Patrick & Jean Smith
Cindy L. Ruppert Carol Schewe Sharon F. Schultz Dr. Charles & Judy Shepard Leo & Marilyn Smith
Thomas A. Ryan Robert C. Schlink Florence M. Schumacher Darlene & Mike Sherman Rose Smith
Delight A. Sabotta Wayne G. Schmidt Glen & Diane Schumann Evelyn E. Shiel Carol Snidarsic
Mr. & Mrs. William Saehler Dale & LuAnn Schmidtknecht Kenneth F. Schumann Ellen R. Shrake Dawn E. Snyder
Valerie & Michael Saffel Marilyn Schneider Mr. & Mrs. Milton F. Randy & Sharon Shugart Arlene L. Sobeck
Saint Mary’s University Jeffery Schneider Schumann Karen & Tom Sibenaller Deb & Randy Sobeck
of Minnesota Jerry Schneider Kim & Pete Schwab Lillian T. Siebenaler Susan & James Sobotta
Lloyd & Sharon Salisbury Julie & Mark Schneider Marilyn C. Schwab Lynn C. Siebenaler Marion G. Sobotta
Don & Deb Salyards Sam & LaVonne Schneider Schwab LLC Judy Sievers Clarice Solberg

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Lilly G. Somers
Sometimes 8
Phillip C. Sonnenberg
Bill & Becky Soranno
Beverly A. Spande
Lynn Speed
Carolyn & Kelly Speltz
Don & Rosie Speltz
Leroy & Marie M. Speltz
Pete & Maureen Speltz
Lillian E. Spencer
Carol Spiten
Ruth Squires
St. Matthew’s Lutheran
Church
St. Rose of Lima Missionary
Society
Donna & Jerry Stackhouse
Eleanore R. Stahl
Phyllis B. Staige
Gene & Jane Stanek
Shirley M. Stanford
Robert Stange
Marian E. Stanislawski
Raelene R. Stanislawski
Susan Stark
Barbara A. Steele
Sondra & Wayne
Steffenhagen
The Steinfeldt Family
Jerry & Jo Stejskal
Arlene B. Stender
Calvin Stettler
Mary & John Stettler
Ron & Diane Stevens
Joy & Joel Stevens
Jeff & Kathy Stier
Joy E. Stier
Valentine & Mary Jo Stiever
Robert & Shirley Stith
Dr. & Mrs. Thomas A. Stoa
Shirley Stock
Shelly L. Stockhausen
Rita Stoll
Mona Stolpa
Terry Stolpa
Christine & Larry Stoltman
Leona H. Stoltman
Mary T. Stoos
Laura Stover
Ruth, Mark, & Will Streater
Gene & Lois Streich
Bruce E. Streng
Joan & Eugene Strong
Karen Stuart
James & Ann Stueve
Matthew Sturm
Dawn Stutzka
Mary L. Stutzka
Judy Styba
Ray & Marge Sultze
Mattea M. Swenink
Dr. Carl & Katherine United Way of Greater
Szczesniak Winona
Jeanne Tanamachi & Family June Urness
Bobbi Jean Tanberg Frank E. Utecht
Eric F. Tanlaka Elaine S. Valentine
Gerri & John Taylor Doris Van Brunt
Cindy & Tim Teske Erina & Benjamin Vang
Bill & Sue Tews Dolores M. Vaughn
Mr. & Mrs. Steven Texley Penny & Kenneth Venus
Tom & Diane Thatcher Teri Verbeet
The 1953 Lunch Bunch Craig Vessey
Alice F. Theis V.F.W. Ladies Aux. Post 1287
Jean H. Theis Matt & Lyla Vetter
John F. Theis Gloria & Gordon* Vick
Mary A. Theis Marlene & Wally Viestenz
Shirley A. Theis Victor I. Vieth
Shelly L. Theisen Stuart B. Virnig
David & Lynn Theurer Terre L. Virock
Donald & Joanne Thiesse John & Carolyn Vitek
Marian R. Thiewes Trust Carol Voelker
Bonnie Thill Rachel Vogel
Rita E. Thill Greg & Mary Volkart
Susan M. Thilmany Darrell & Patti Volkman
Irene Thompson Don & Marilyn Volkman
Joel & Sue Thompson Janis C. Vose
Lorraine C. Thompson Grace M. Waadevig
Dr. & Mrs. Tim Thompson Joe & Audrey Wachowiak
Tom & Debbie Thompson Mildred Wachowiak
Judy P. Thorn Donald J. Wadewitz
Norma & Russell Thorn James Wadewitz
Mary & Buster* Thorne Linda & Mike Wadewitz
Ray & Betty Thrune Kay & Peter Walsh
David & Vicki Thrune Paula J. Walter
Al & Bonnie Thurley Kris & Scott Walters
Lavonne M. Tibesar Don Walz, Jr.
Donna Ties Jack M. “Butch” & Barb Walz
Gloria J. Ties Jack N. Walz, Sr.
Yvonne M. Tindal Mrs. Don Walz, Sr.
Dale A. Tinderholt Patricia A. Wanek
Larry & Marlene Tipton Lisa Wantock
Rosemary C. Todd Betsie Ward
Scott & Sharon Tolleson Matt & Mindy Ward
Dorothy A. Tomashek Matt & Michelle Wardwell
Ingvald M. Topness David & Vicki Wason
Alice T. Torgerson Karen Waters
Joanne Trainor Watkins Natural Products
David & Karen Tricket Fund Bart & Emerine Weaver
of the Winona Community Roger & Mary Weaver
Foundation Norman Weaver
Hildegard R. Trochta Rose M. Weber
Bela Trubacek Robert & Dawn Webster
Sandra Tschida Eileen L. Wedge
Sherrie & Delwin Tschumper Joan B. Wehlage
Bernice Tulius Jerry & Colleen Wehrenberg
Marion E. Tulius Richard R. Weilandt
Gloria K. Tullius David & Bette Weinmann
Joan Tullius Jim & Pat Welch
Harriet A. Turner Joan K. Welch
Dr. Scott & Kathy Turner Joe & Kara Welch
David Tveten Larry Welter
Lorraine & Virgil Tweten Kellie Wendt
Diane Ulbrech Ann M. Wenzel
Gladys Wershofen
Rita J. Wessel
Loretta Westlund
Jean A. Whalen
Chris Whetstone
Jeanne E. Whetstone
Jerry & Judy Whetstone
Kay B. Whetstone
Kim & Jen Whetstone
Mary Whillock
Arlene White
Donna White
Sheri & Robert White
Josie Wick
Vicki & Mike Wicka
Sharon Wicka
Mary & William Wieczorek
Holli & Mark Wieser
Debi Wildenborg
Bob & Janet Wilke
Dick & Jaci Will
Ann Williamson
Karen Williamson
Dr. & Mrs. Thomas M. Wilmot
Eunice B. Wilson
Marvin & JoAnn Wilson
Ruth E. Wilson
Barb & Cal Winbush
Wincraft Employees (West)
Rosemary A. Winczewski
Bob & Virginia Winestorfer
Winona Community
Foundation
Winona Health Auxiliary
Winona Health Materials
Management Staff
Winona Health
Winona Health
Valet Services
Winona National Bank
Winona Rivertown Lions
Club
Winona State University
SAAC
Helen Winston
Phyllis Wirt
Kay F. Wise
Wohletz Law Office
Dolores Wojciechowski
Fran Wojciechowski
Mary E. Wojciechowski
Teresa A. Wojciechowski
Duane & Edwina Wolfe
Jann M. Wolfe
Jane Wolfram
Alma M. Wollin
Corlyn E. Wolverton
Women’s Fellowship of First
Congregational Church
Cecelia Wondrow
Connie Wood
Janice & Kenneth Wooden
Betty Woodworth
Harold & Gail Wychgram
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Xaisoua Xiong
Henrietta F. Young
Mark R. Young
Richard T. Young
James E. Youngs
Helen Zaborowski
James & Toni Zaborowski
Mary Zbylicki
Kim Dehlin Zeiher
Ida M. Zeller
Nick Zeller
Jerry & Joan Zenke
Ila M. Zieman
Corinne Zimmerman
In Memory
Helen Ahrens
Geraldine S. Williams
Reverend Willard Allin
Beverly Allin
Helen Rose Anderson
Winona Health
Clara A. Andring
Christine & Larry Stoltman
Michael Aus
Jean & Fran Dzwonkowski
Bev Engel
Joan & Joseph* Greshik
Marj Kammueller
Raymond Bagniewski, Sr.
Mercille Bagniewski
Charles W. Bass
Barbara J. Bass
Ann & Brian Junker
Winona Health
William Bassett
Winona Health
Susan Baumgartner
Sharon Budnick
Fred Becker
Jim R. & Marge Miller
Clarence Bell
Darrell & Patti Volkman
Billy Benedict
Billy Benedict Family
Llewellyn ‘Lewie’
Benson
Julie & Rick Galewski
Shari Berninghaus
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 Bert Beyerstedt Jane & Scott Biesanz Jo & Jerry Stejskal Arlene M. Cisewski Mary Ann Dehner
Barbara Ramer Jeffrey & Francie Biesanz Tom & Debbie Thompson Renee & Ken Brandt Bonita S. McBeth
John & Penny Breitlow Vince & Mary Wadden Cletus A. Hanson
Ed Blank Dr. Frank & Ruth Bures Kay B. Whetstone Barbara J. Dickenson
Carol Byrne Martin Byman Mary & Bill Wieczorek Francis A. Cisewski Winona Health
Angus & Judy Callender Cletus A. Hanson
Marcella J. ‘Marcie’ Cheryl M. Casperson Lynn Brown Arlyn J. Dittrich
Blomsness Dr. Tom & Cheryl Casperson Sherry Lange Monica L. Conway Ruth & James Carroll
Vicki & Dennis Decker Gayla R. Clemons Philip & Janis Conway Roger & Mary Weaver
Winona Health Meredith R. Clifford Marcella Brown Fred & Sandra Olson Winona Health
Amy Czaplewski Sherry Lange
Doug Bobo Judy & Bill Davis Mary L. Corcoran Willard Dittrich
N.L & Louisa Bobo Ann & Frank Drazkowski Wade E. ‘Fudgie’ Marie A. Knoll Ruth & James Carroll
Ramona & Bud English Brown Roger & Mary Weaver
Darleen Bodway Dona & James Ferguson Jean & Fran Dzwonkowski Ione “Toni”
Winona Health Bernice L. Gates-Parkin Crutchfield Marvin W. Douglas
Georgianna Gernes Ann Bruder Gayla R. Clemons Bob & Virginia Winestorfer
Blaine Boldt Lillian R. Gravos Conway & Beth Elton
Robin & Scott Hoeg Jim & Shannon Hanzel Tom & Peg Graham Lyla Davis Leroy ‘Lee’ Bernard
June & Ron Hawley Marilyn Hansen Winona Health Drazkowski
Wade Boldt Dr. Gary & Jean Hayes Jean & Fran Dzwonkowski
Robin & Scott Hoeg Steve & Chris Hedlund Ken Brunn Dr. Max ‘Mike’ L.
H. A. & Patricia Hetland Kris & Rick Cichon DeBolt Frank Dunn
Ralph Bolmgren Ann E. Holt Robert & Erika Gilbertson Winona Health
Susan J. Anderson Bob & Sue Hoodecheck Russel J. Bublitz Carol & Jim Hill
Mary S. Joyce Carol Byrne Marian A. Mason Marie E. Dunn
Elizabeth Bonow Donna J. Kamann Richard & Suzanne Dunn
Winona Health Wendy & John Killen Hal Bulmer Dr. Dan Degallier Rodney Florin
Pauline & Harland Knight Winona Health Diane Bohn First Congregational Church
Ann Borkowski William H. Laehn Jerry & Ruth Dalleska
Mary Ann & David Duellman Rich & Bev Lindseth Leslie J. Burch, Jr. Velma M. Degallier LaVern Dworschak
Julie & Rick Galewski Edna & Nelson Loughlin Marcia A. Grapp Diane Doebbert Audrey & Henry Deblon
Bob & Virginia Winestorfer Warren A. Matzke S.E. Grain & Feed Dealers Susan & Earl Gilman Patrice Hamerski
Denny & Becky McGann Association Dr. Gail A. Grimm Jim & Dee Stopfer
Heather Boyd Bob & B.J. McQueen Nancy Hauschildt
Margaret L. Blake Roger & Ramona Metz Donald Carlson Wendy Helmers Marge Dzwonkowski
Curtis & Barbara Mihm Ann E. Baker Marlene M. Hemsey Jean & Fran Dzwonkowski
Maureen E. Breiland Hugh & Vera Miller Winona Health Dr. Sidney O. Hughes*
Winona Health Jane & Jerry Moen Carol & Gerald Ives Addison ‘Sonny’ R.
Gaylene E. Mortensen Lorraine Carlson Bob & Sue Hoodecheck Ehlers
Betty Breitenfeldt Brian & Heather Muras Winona Health Tricia Justin Yvonne & Bob Fix
Les & Vi Boelter Mary K. Murphy Denny Kneller
Audrey & Henry Deblon Daryl & Joan Nagel Elmer C. Casperson Jane & Edward Kohner Virginia ‘Ginny’ Ekern
Gail & Jerome Gabrick Beth Nelson Susan Briggs Carolyn Larson Audrey J. Smith
Kristi S. Olness Nancy J. Nelson George & Dee Cipov Mary K. Murphy Chris Whetstone
Dawn E. Snyder Dr. Richard & Karen Nelson Catherine Petroski Stephanie Orr
Ardis L. Nutt Kay & Peter Walsh Dr. Thomas & Bonnie Joseph Emanuel
Duane J. Brenno Bud & Karen Nystrom Retzinger Beverly Allin
Carole & David Forest Michael Waldherr & Shelley Frank Chapman Joy & David Schmidtknecht Douglas J. Emanuel
Olsen Barb & Ray Halvorson LuAnn Schmidtknecht
Hubert ‘Tex” Diane & David Palm Liz Seltz Elisabeth A. Eschbach
Brewington Stephen Prosser Lois Christensen Dr. Scott & Kathy Turner Pamela & Marvin Wolfmeyer
Sharon K. Durham Patricia D. Przybylski Christine & Larry Stoltman Helen Wachuta
Polly & Martin Renk Cindy & Fred Welke Mary T. Esser
Dr. Robert G. Briggs Dr. & Mrs. Curtis Rohrer Marion L. Dr. & Mrs. Thomas M. Wilmot Winona Health
Jim & Lloydine Abbott Dr. David & Betsy Christopherson Winona Health Surgical
Rose & Horace Andersen Rowekamp Sharon Budnick Department Peter Faber
Jack Andresen Dan & Pat Rukavina Chris Whetstone Winona National Bank Joy & David Schmidtknecht
Elizabeth K. Bach Dorothy Sanders Betty Woodworth Winona Health
Lonnie & Connie Barton Kim & Pete Schwab John M. Cierzan
Nadine R. Bayer Marilyn C. Schwab Denny & Becky McGann Bernard ‘Bernie’ Emil & Ruby Fabian
Brad & Kathy Benke Barb & Steve Slaggie Dehner Scott Fabian
Henry Benke Lillian E. Spencer Bonita S. McBeth

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Appreciating Guardian Angels
The Winona Health Foundation’s Guardian Angel program allows people to recognize a physician, nurse or other staff
member who made a difference in the life of a Winona Health patient or resident. When a gift is made to the Foundation
in honor of a guardian angel, that staff member receives an acknowledgement letter and a special lapel pin.

Helen M. Bagshaw Heidi Ferris Dan Johnson Diane M. Nelson Linda Shepardson
Andrew & Kim Herold Christine Stoltman Anonymous Carmen & Robert Keister Barbara A. Weaver
Wayne Kelly
Jessica L. Bebout Richard C. Ferris, M.D. Jean L. Kalmes Melinda Niemeyer Crystal Sjolander
John & Jackie Frisch Jeanette B. Combs Andrew & Kim Herold Steven M. Moen
Andrew & Kim Herold Mary C. Krage
Peggy Blake Laurie Lucas Phyllis N. Fletcher Dennis G. Nolan, M.D. Bridget L. Spencer
Millie & Hal Risser Dr. Charles Shepard Andrew & Kim Herold Velma M. Degallier
Laurel A. Laib Dr. Charles Shepard
Loretta T. Boyer Barbara L. Filas Scott, Robin, Courtney & Lynn M. Sprain
Bob & Hope Dennis Rebecca & Scott Lamberty Krista Hoeg Debra Norton Anonymous
Elaine & Henry Scherdin Scott, Robin, Krista &
Barbara A. Weaver Jean A. Fossey Lake Winona Manor Courtney Hoeg Sandra J. Stiever
Steven M. Moen Bluffview Crew Family of Virginia Eckern Mary Jo & Valentine Stiever
Matthew J. Phyllis Fletcher
Broghammer, D.O. Timothy A. Gabrielsen Barbara A. Odegaard Cindy Strobush
Sara B. Barbor Steven M. Moen Michael Larimer Phyllis N. Fletcher Autumn & Brent Herber
Marjorie J. Ronnenberg Millie & Hal Risser
Lois J. Gernes Ann F. Olson Scott V. Turner, M.D.
Elizabeth F. Burns Dan & Dorothy Hoyt Carolyn A. Larson Mary Speltz Family of Virginia Eckern
Sally & Ken Mogren Joellen, Chloe & Rachel Ellen Smith
Amy Gordon Barak Michelle R. Olson
Lynne Clarke Millie & Hal Risser Andrew & Kim Herold Patti Volkman
Connie & Joe Duff Anonymous
Anonymous
Satya Gorty, M.D. Esther R. Lyon Barbara A. Parent
Betty R. Crawford Steven M. Moen Barbara A. Weaver Kari D. Weidemann
Scott, Robin, Krista & Millie & Hal Risser
Jeanette B. Combs Courtney Hoeg
Laurie Lucas John Gray Daniel Parker, M.D.
Yvonne, Kevin & Buffey Monica Conway Family Brett S. Whyte, M.D.
Rebecca J. McDonald Rebecca & Scott Lamberty
William E. Davis, M.D. Gensmer Velma M. Degallier Ellen & Gary Evans
Anonymous Millie & Hal Risser Carrie & Charles Grafstrom Jane E. Mrozek
Liz McGrory Lyle Keller
Jody L. Doebbert Kathy Gail & John Meier Robert Wilfahrt, M.D.
Jo & Jerry Stejskal Mary J. Miller
Connie & Duane Chadbourn Green-Kaminsky Steven Meier
Barbara A. Weaver Ryan D. Meech Fred & Sandra Olson Elaine & Henry Scherdin
Nancy V. Dornfeld Helen E. Davies Marjorie J. Ronnenberg
Barbara A. Weaver Carole Gregory Winona Health
Dr. Charles Shepard Emergency Room
Millie & Hal Risser Jelaine Merchlewitz
Rosie Drazkowski Millie & Hal Risser Amy Petersen Staff
Anonymous Dawn Gronner Scott, Robin, Krista & Ellen & Brent Smith
Christine Stoltman Cathy Meyer Courtney Hoeg
Lucy A. Dunn Anonymous Winona Health
Scott, Robin, Krista & Melissa A. Gruber Jim Pomeroy Employees
Courtney Hoeg Millie & Hal Risser Mary S. Michener Anonymous Dr. L.J. & Ramona English
Family of Virginia Eckern
Brenda K. Edwards Erin Hanson Bryan W. Reed, D.O. Winona Health
Anonymous Andrew & Kim Herold Debra A. Mikelson Dr. Charles Shepard Home Care Staff
Bob & Sandra Olson Barbara A. Weaver Elaine & Henry Scherdin
Michele Ekern Carol M. Rice
Barbara J. Laumb Kathleen M. Harvey Mary Miller-Hyland Anonymous Winona Health
Millie & Hal Risser Patti Volkman Surgical Services
Lynn Englund Jason Rosenbush, D.C. Staff
Millie & Hal Risser Trisha Holzworth Angela Mlynczak Anonymous Nancy & LaVern Hauschildt
Millie & Hal Risser Millie & Hal Risser
Merry J. Enright Veronica S. Wry
Autumn & Brent Herber Donna M. Hopp Aaron C. Schilling, P.A.-C.
Bonnie Moen Steven M. Moen Barbara A. Weaver
Dolores M. Vaughn Steven M. Moen
Samantha L. Ewing
Anonymous Suzanne M. Jelense, M.D. Troy J. Shelton, M.D.
Carlos E. Morales, M.D. Anonymous
Anonymous Cyril & Mary Speltz
Dr. Oran G.
Featherstone* Aaron S. Jensen Charles A. Shepard, M.D.
Anonymous Scott, Robin, Krista & Thomas Nachtigal, D.P.M. Andrew & Kim Herold
Courtney Hoeg Anonymous Carmen & Robert Keister

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 Dr. Linda J. Martha Greenwald
Fannon-Kaster Craig & Sandy Brooks
Winona Health Roberta M. Bumann
Walt & Marian Carroll
Dr. Oran G. George & Dee Cipov
Featherstone Pat & Joan Costello
Cletus A. Hanson Vicki Englich
Ruth & James Erickson
Sergeant Major Peter & Jeannine Flick
Bernard ‘Ben’ Jim & Shannon Hanzel
Fenske Harlan & Debra Hettrick
Helen E. Davies Mr. & Mrs. E. Munroe
Hjerstedt
Kelly Forest Bob Kierlin & Mary Burrichter
Duane* & Patte Peterson Joan Kline
Winona Health Scott Lowery & Connie
Blackburn-Lowery
Gale E. Fox Michael & Marilyn Meeker
Gloria M. Ames Susan J. Morrissey
Bob & Susan Edel Eileen C. Payne
Eulalia A. Fox & Family Roger & Joyce Peckover
Jim & Shannon Hanzel Jennie & Kevin Rafferty
Monica L. Harrell Bruce & Carol Ramsdell
Lois Harvey Dan & Pat Rukavina
Marian & Richard Hopkins Rachelle & Bob Schultz
Jane Ochrymowycz Linda & Marvin Seppanen
Saint Mary’s University Stewart & Kay Shaw
Don Snider Beverly A. Spande
Dr. & Mrs. Thomas A. Stoa
Hazel Freiheit Timothy & Marjorie Swanson
Carol Byrne Unitarian Universalist
Fellowship of Winona
Gaylord J. Frie Keith & Lynne Valiquette
Jim R. & Marge Miller Matt & Lyla Vetter
Winona Health Jean A. Whalen
Mark Full Fern Greshik
Terry & Tina Full Joan & Joseph* Greshik
Mary Ann Full Joseph ‘Joe’ S.
Terry & Tina Full Greshik
Joan & Joseph* Greshik
Mary L. Garcia
Schaffner Leslie Grover
Sharon & Brian Budnick Carol Byrne
Winona Health
Frances S.
Carol D. Gerth Gryszkiewicz
Sharon J. Kaczorowski Connie & Richard DuFresne
Bev Engel
Gertie Goetzman-Abts Mary & James Yahnke
Donna & Donald Peterson
Gerry Piechowski Orenetta V. Gummert
Cheryl & Paul Krage
Ruth C. Golish
Family & Friends Ella Guyon
Cheryl & Paul Krage Joan & Joseph* Greshik
Mark C. Goodfellow George J. Guyon
Stanley & Barbara Crane Joan & Joseph* Greshik
Bettie M. Gordon Delores L. Halik
Helen E. Davies Lawrence M. Halik
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Henry Hansen Russell & Arvilla The Jertson Twins
Charlotte M. Gepner Herbert Susan K. Jertson
Marilyn Hansen Judy & Jerry Whetstone
Valerie & Michael Saffel Eltha Johnson
Marva L. Herreid Holli & Mark Wieser
Michelle Harlos Tianna & Ross Johnson
Bob & Virginia Winestorfer Winona Health Lyle N. Johnson
Winona Health
David Heinz Mabel ‘Mae’ Heuer
Christine & Larry Stoltman Jean & Fran Dzwonkowski Rebecca Johnson
Jennifer & Paul Ready
Dale Helmich Mary J. Hinrichs
Scott & Jane Biesanz Beverly Allin Kenneth F. Kafer
Sharon Budnick Leonard J. Hinrichs Patricia M. Glennon
Gloria & Karl Conrad Kathy Redig W.A. Roosevelt Co.
Bob & Susan Edel
Dawn & Kent Erdmann Ann M. Hoch Darlene Kaiser
Jim & Shannon Hanzel Carol Byrne Suzanne & Scott Roberts
S. Quinn Hanzel Jean & Fran Dzwonkowski
Dick & Karen Hastings Winona Health Raymond J.
Helen L. Haun Kammerer
The Haun Children Karen D. Holz Winona Health
Nancy & Patrick Hull Jean & Fran Dzwonkowski
Mary S. Joyce Pam & Al Mueller William’Bill’
Ann & Brian Junker Kammueller, Jr.
Mike & Diane Kennedy Rolf Huggenvik Ellen & Gary Evans
Lora & Corey Kohan Michael & Julie Smith Joan & Joseph* Greshik
Steve & Candi Kohner
Don Leaf Dr. Sidney O. Hughes Esther T. Katula
John & Cindy Leaf Jack Andresen Tim & Audrey Pronschinske
John D. & Cathine T. Dr. Scott & Deb Birdsall & Family
MacArthur Foundation Susan J. Day
Jim & Lynn Martin Leone H. Deedrick Alma N. Keller
Bob & Mary McMahon Dan & Dorothy Hoyt Carrie & Charles Grafstrom
Karen A. Muckala Ann & Brian Junker Lyle Keller
Maggie K. Muckala Joyce O. Locks Gail & John Meier
Carole & Alan Nelson Eldon & Carole Thomas Steven Meier
Bud & Karen Nystrom Kay & Peter Walsh
Bill & Kathy Olsen Winona Health Mary ‘Kathy’ Kirchhof
David Pendleton Winona Health
Donna M. Peplinski Charles R. Huling
Duane* & Patte Peterson Christine & Larry Stoltman Andrew ‘Andy’ Kleppe
Colleen M. Roethke Nancy M. & James R. Brown
Monica & Rich Ross Gerald Hunger Jodie Heim
Gloria K. Siewert Joe & Phyllis Kupietz Kathy Redig
Barb & Steve Slaggie Rachelle & Bob Schultz
Patricia J. Squires Frances Ihrke Holli & Mark Wieser
Kathleen & Gerald Thomas Sheryl A. Miller Winona Health
David & Ruth Tripp
Frank ‘Fritz’ Eldon O. ‘Mike’
Audrey Hengel Jaszewski Knospe
Richard & Beverly Anderson Yvonne & Bob Fix Joan & Joseph* Greshik
Dan & Mickey Barr
Sharon Budnick Darrell Jenkinson Gary M. Kohner
Conway & Beth Elton Kayla Ritter Pam & Al Mueller
Noreen & Joseph Plaisance
Randi & Bill Reinarts Annabelle M. Linda L. Kowalewski
Frances K. Schuldt Jenniges Winona Health
Steve & Liz Seltz Mickey Kulas
Lynn & Jack Stansfield Richard ‘Pat’ Kramer
James Jerry Jennings Gerry & Peg Cada
Judd Henthorne Frank & Linda Free Family Helen E. Davies
Beverly Allin
Geraldine R. Kujak
Sandra & Charles
Schollmeier
August Kukowski
Chuck & Patty Nuzum
Edward D. ‘Eddie’
Kukowski
Mary Brenno
Paula & Robert Drumm
Merchants Bank
Karen & Robert Olson
Stanley Langowski, Sr.
The Teri Jacquart Family
Donald Larson, Sr.
Carol Byrne
Chris Whetstone
Winona Health
Delores Lattman
Conway & Beth Elton
Donna J. Ernst
Carol & Jim Hill
Carole & Alan Nelson
Diane & Frank Wohletz
Irene A. Lee
Dan & Dorothy Hoyt
Geraldine S. Williams
Vince Lercara
Susan Briggs
Sue & Willi Hahn
Dr. David & Betsy Rowekamp
Dr. Cullen & Mrs. Julieanne
Schwemer
Frances H. Lettner
Audrey & Henry Deblon
Jean & Fran Dzwonkowski
Joan & Joseph* Greshik
Joy & David Schmidtknecht
Connie & Gavin Strand
Lorraine C. Literski
Elizabeth & John Waters
Leroy ‘Butch’ Luksa
Elaine F. Luksa
David Magnuson
Ruth & Frank Bures, M.D.
Phyllis McClenathan
Dean & Kathy McClenathan
Eric McElmury
Suzanne & Scott Roberts
Lila McGill Sue & Tony Hassinger Elmer L. Nelson Wally & Leona Thiele
Angie Bork Winona Health Nancy English Mary & James Yahnke
Family & Friends
Mick McKinley William F. & Rita Victor & Myrtle Grabau Mark G. Oldenburgh
Audrey & Henry Deblon Murray Chris & Linda Knecht Winona Health
Lindsey Henderson Ruth Nelson
Barbara Meierbachtol Lynn & Jack Stansfield Dustin L. Olness
John & Kathy Breza My Father Betty Breitenfeldt*
Margaret T. Holland Connie Moldenhauer Helen R. Nelson Carol Byrne
William & Jane Holloway Chris Whetstone Julie & Rick Galewski
My Parents Bruce & Mary Reeck
Thelma Meldahl Linda L. Kirkeby Henry G. ‘Hank’ Don, Joanne & Lori Thiesse
Winona Health Neumann Winona Health
Kay Neitzke Sharon Budnick
Casey T. Merchlewitz Carole & David Forest Lester O. Olson
Holli & Mark Wieser Ben & Vera Nicholson The Lester Olson Family
Winona Health Mike Neitzke Dick & Barb Sulack Jim R. & Marge Miller
Julie & Rick Galewski
Charles “Chuck” Robert Nolan Ann T. Orlikowski
Merkel Betty A. Nelson Winona Health Bill & Laurie Becker
State Farm Insurance – Gloria & James Dotzler Jane & Ed Kohner
Duane Fakler Jean Norring Winona Health
Edith Charlotte Michael & Julie Smith
Annette L. Messenger Victoria Nelson Victor ‘Vic’ Joeseph
Susan Buck Donald & Sonja Buck Lovina L. Nuszloch Ormsby
City of Tempe Human Jean & Fran Dzwonkowski Irene Krackow Area 7 MASWCD
Resources Staff Carole & David Forest Dee & George Cipov
Jennifer Ricca Wendell Moore Fyrn O’Dea Jim & Shannon Hanzel
Neil & Sandra Schuette Arnold & Mechelle Nelson Julie A. Corcoran Elizabeth Keefe
Wendell Nelson Dr. Gary & Kathy Granseth Kevin & Brenda Keefe
Michelle L. Meyer Donna & Don Peterson Geraldine F. Krage John, Katherine & Matthew
Jim & Doris Killian Sue Roffler Darlene M. Metzler Noone
Jerry & Pat Nelson Thomas & Ann O’Toole
Ben Miller James & Beth O’Dea
Christine & Larry Stoltman Beverly A. Spande
Steven & Laure Maki
Michele & Ivie Popplewell
Family
Harold S. Mogren
Nancy M. & James R. Brown Circle of Visionaries
Ellen & Gary Evans
Winona Health The Circle of Visionaries comprises individuals who have designated
a future gift to the Winona Health Foundation in their estate plans
Arloween Moore and have shared that intent with the Foundation. Through such gifts,
Yvonne & Bob Fix members of the Circle of Visionaries help ensure the future of our
Wendell Moore community healthcare system.
Michael & Julie Smith
Noris & Rhoda Abts Joseph J.* & Joan Greshik Robert & Rachelle Schultz
Elmer W. Mueller
Jim R. & Marge Miller Jack Andresen Roy H. Knoll Dr. Charles & Judy Shepard
Henry E. Benke Beverly A. Larson Royal & Lucille Thern
Theresa ‘Tracy’ Scott & Jane Biesanz Royal & Lucille Thern Mark S. Wagner
Mueller Dave & Shirley Binius Roger & Ramona Metz Jack M. “Butch” & Barb
Bev Engel
Steve & Ann Blue Ken & Sally Mogren Walz
Jordan S. Murphy Judith R. Bodway Joliene W. Olson Jack N. Walz
Carol Byrne Susan J. Day Jeffrey & Pam Prenatt Barbara & Calvin Winbush
Jean & Fran Dzwonkowski Vicki L. Decker Ruth & Douglas B. Leslie R. Woodworth
Cletus Hanson Gary & Ellen Evans Robinson
Rick Hanson
Renee Hanson Robert & Erika Gilbertson Susan & R. Peter Roehl
Robin Hanson Erickson
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 James ‘Jim’ W. Audrey & Tim Pronschinske
Palbicki Mary & Bill Wieczorek
Mickey Kulas Winona Health
Sue Rivers
Chris Whetstone Winnie S. Peterson
Jim R. & Marge Miller
Annie B. Paschal
Barbara & Calvin Winbush Lawrence ‘Artie’
Pflughoeft
Benjamin ‘Ben’ Winona Health
Pasche
Winona Health Donald J. Picken
Sara N. Brunson
Dorothy Paskiewicz Terry & Tina Full
Boomer’s Quality Plumbing Richard R. Gaffron
Sandra & Donald Curtin Pam & Al Mueller
Richard & Irene Renk Parkview Pharmacy Staff
Mike & Judy Repinski Arlyn & Connie Picken
Sharon & Scott Tolleson Mary M. Tarras
Mary & Bill Wieczorek Winona Health Inpatient
Bob & Virginia Winestorfer Pharmacy Staff
Winona Health Winona Health
Steve Zolondek
Harold Pierce
Mary Ann Patterson Winona Health
Sheryl A. Miller
Albina ‘Bina’ Pierzina
Mike Pellowski Pam & Al Mueller
Bob & Virginia Winestorfer
Elizabeth V. Pohland
Doris Pennell Isabel M. ‘Izzy’ Allen
Catherine Fregenschuh Allen & Carol Anderson
Greg & Diana Johnson Greg & Mary Bambenek
Lyle & Charlotte Karre Robert & Doris Beeman
Craig & Peggy Pennell Mike & Denise Bernatz
Lee & LaVonne Pennell William & Marilyn Bierden
Eleanor D. Peplinski Barry & Jan Bohac
Audrey & Tim Pronschinske Paul & Gail Bohac
Don & Amy Courchane
Henry G.’Hank’ Dave, Mary Ann, Bill, Erika
Peplinski & Hunter Duellman
Mary Jo Duellman Alan Goldsmith
Rhoda Gulso Pearl L. Prudoehl Jeanne Louise Heim
Joan Higgins & Carl Jennifer J. Olson Robinson
Herrmann Henry Benke
Stephen & Frances Hirsch Sandy Rackow
Bruce & Margaret Johnson Linda & Steven Fix Rita K. Rompa
Ev & Alice Larkin Yvonne & Bob Fix Helen E. Davies
Dennis & Jean Lee Michele & Ivie Popplewell Family of Rita Rompa
John & Mary Anne Lochner Family
Betsy Mashak Michael & Julie Smith Mary A. Ronnenberg
Murray & Carole McCartan Chris Whetstone Linda & Steven Fix
Betty M. McNally Yvonne & Bob Fix
David & Teri McNally Leland ‘Lee’ Rain Jim R. & Marge Miller
Don & Charleen McNally Winona Health
Family Randy F. Rose
Teri & David McNally Donald E. Rakstad Winona Health
Joesph G. Meuwissen Carol & Thomas Sauerer
Barbara A. Moore Mary Ann Rossin
Gary & Sandra Nelson Evaline M. Ramer Lois E. Czaplewski
Nancy & Rod Nelson Patricia Y. Ramer
Jeanne, Marilyn & Marite Kenneth D. Rostad
Olmstead Marjorie N. Reinhard Sharon Budnick
Joseph & Loretta Petrovich Marilyn Kroening
Darcy, Jeff & Toby Pohland Kurt Reinhard Esther Rowekamp
Betsy Sawyer Marijo Reinhard Duane & Diane Bohn
Bill & Tommie Smith Susan Briggs
Frank & Peggy Smith Violet Repaal Judith L. Durfey
George & Theresa Smith Winona Health Joann E. Hawk
James & Grace Smith Maury & Eileen Lenz
Friends at Tri-Mac Janice M. Reuter Dr. David & Betsy
Cal & Blanche Thoreson Rita L. Haugh Rowekamp
Dennis W. Williams Sandra L. Ware
Ellen Ring Winona Health
Richard “Dick” Bev Engel Dianne & Craig Zeches
Pozanc Joan & Joseph* Greshik
Julie & Rick Galewski Clarice J. Ruecker
Chris Whetstone Helen Rinn Winona Health
Winona Health Lois E. Czaplewski
Michael L. Rumpca
Herb Prescher John ‘Jack’ Rislove Winona Health
Ann E. Baker Winona Health
Winona Health

Winona Health’s commitment

to health and well-being
Winona Health’s commitment to the health and well-being of
the community is shown by its donating the use of land to the
Wahapasaha’s Prairie Garden. The Wahapasaha Prairie Garden
will expand in 2010 from 30 to 50 plots. In addition to growing food
for their own tables, many gardeners donated part of their harvest
to charitable organizations. Winona Health Food and Nutrition
staff tended a plot to enhance meals served at Winona Health.
Gardeners also planted, tended and harvested a “hunger garden”
Preparing the land- plot and donated food to Winona’s Food Shelf and Winona’s
Gardeners prepare Wahapasaha’s Prairie Garden Catholic Worker houses.
for planting.

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Julio Sauceda, Sr. Jeanette L. Seibert Charlayne & Duane John Torgerson Robert & Paula Drumm
Scott Mumm Mickey Kulas Speed Lois E. Torgerson Tom & Peg Graham
RTP Company Elizabeth Waters Suzanne & Scott Roberts Cletus A. Hanson
Bob & Virginia Winestorfer Arthur Trippany Jim & Shannon Hanzel
Joyce Schabacker Bernard ‘Bernie’ Loretta Boyer Curt & Lorraine Holmquist
Mary Jo Duellman Marylin Stiever Ann & Brian Junker
Joy & David Schmidtknecht Seivers-Tronson Tammy & Bill Stiever Melissa “Mitzie” Troke Laurie Lucas
Sandy Brooks Sharon Budnick Bob & B.J. McQueen
AnnaMae Schaffner Carol Ehlinger Mary C. ‘Connie’ Chris Whetstone Mary K. Murphy
LeRoy Schaffner Stiever Donna M. Peplinski
Gordon D. Senn Tammy & Bill Stiever Tang Tung Ming Elaine M. Rohrer
Pauline M. Schain Bev Engel RTP Company Scott & Sharon Tolleson
Ellen & Gary Evans Catherine M. Stoltman Michael & Julie Smith Penny & Kenneth Venus
Carol & Jim Hill Mary Ann Servais Cletus A. Hanson Elizabeth & John Waters
Jamie & Gary Lindahl Roxanne & Doug Borkowski Michele & Ivie Popplewell Elvira ‘Vi’ Claret Mary & Bill Wieczorek
Family Tushner
Ruth Schindler Gerald J. Serwa Winona Health Sally & Ken Mogren John Wiegert
Winona Health Sharon Budnick Sanford S. Tyler Winona Health
Jean & Fran Dzwonkowski Joseph Stoltman, Sr. Sharon J. Kaczorowski
Albert J. Schloegel Mickey Kulas & Family Betty L. Farrand Larry Will
Dennis & Karen Cleveland Michael & Julie Smith John & Chris Fitzgerald Rory Vose Carol Byrne
Cletus A. Hanson Chris Whetstone Michele & Ivie Popplewell Sharon J. Kaczorowski
Family Paulette Williams
Gerald F. ‘Jerry’ Charles Severson Christine & Larry Stoltman Harold Wadewitz George & Dee Cipov
Schneider Bev Engel Joseph & Pamela Stoltman Chuck & Patty Nuzum Rich & Bev Lindseth
Jack Andresen Winona Health Jackie J. Mahlke
Tom & Peg Graham Kenneth Sheets William R. Walzon
Mickey Kulas Vicki Englich Steve & Glee Sulack Lois Erwin Mildred C. ‘Millie’
Dick & Barb Sulack Genevieve Kulas Zolondek
William B. Schneider Bessie Shelmidine Bob & Virginia Winestorfer William J. Doerer
Eugene Kaehler Mary Freeman Rita Sullivan Winona Health Jean & Fran Dzwonkowski
Eugenia & Richard Moe Mary J. Zbylicki Darleen & Ernest Gernes
Richard Shutter John ‘Mike’ Waters Steve Kulas
Edgar Schoenike Winona Health Capt. Vincent D. Sharon & Dick Flatten Jim R. & Marge Miller
Jim R. & Marge Miller Telles, Sr. Eugenia & Richard Moe Mary Pampuch
Mr. & Mrs. William Dr. Thomas & Bonnie
Todd Scholl Sillman Retzinger Josephine B. Waters
Joan & Joseph* Greshik James & Diane Sillman Dorothy Banicki In Honor Of
Winona Health Henrietta F. Theis Ann & Brian Junker Bunny Bennick
Leslie A. Sines Anita & Charles Mettille Mickey Kulas Walt Bennick
Allyn ‘Big Al’ Christine & Larry Stoltman Elizabeth & John Waters
Schossow Jack Thode Winona Health Very Caring Staff of
Winona Health James E. Skeels Kevin & Sharon Thode Bluffview Lake
Mickey Kulas Jean West Winona Manor
Raymond Schroeder Winona Health Lewis (Buster) Bev Engel Phyllis N. Fletcher
Julie & Rick Galewski Thorne, Jr.
Winona Health Wayne W. Smith Boomer’s Quality Plumbing Chuck Westphal Bernie Brenner
Sharon & Dick Flatten Donald & Joanne Thiesse Kathy Foley Shea & Sam – Birthday
John Schuh Steve Zolondek Shea Hugh & Vera Miller
Cecilia (Sally) M. Schuh Stanley E. Sorem
Kraig Lang Florence A. Thrune Don & Lorraine Dr. Matthew J.
Sophia Schuh Mickey Kulas Whetstone Broghammer
Cecilia (Sally) M. Schuh Judson ‘Jud’ O. Judy & Jerry Whetstone Mary & Jim Eddy
Sorenson Elin D. Tillman
Lloyd Schuldt Sharon Budnick Joyce O. Locks Ralph L. Wiczek Nancy Brown
Frances K. Schuldt Audrey J. Smith Carol Byrne AFP Upper Mississippi
Lawrence ‘Larry’ Valley Chapter
Jerry & Doretta Marilyn L. Spadino Tipton Florence J. Wieczorek Carol Byrne
Schultz Donna Allred Pam & Al Mueller Dennis & Karen Cleveland Autumn Herber
Jan & Rod Klagge Roger & Verna Schwagmeyer Gloria & Karl Conrad Kris Walters
Fred C. Spadino Arlene Todd Don & Sandy Curtin
Clifford Schwarz Ellen & Gary Evans Charles A. Draine Jean & Fred Brust
Lou Anne Schwarz Family of Arlene Todd Loyola Draine Randy & Deb Sobeck

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 J. Timothy Burke
– Birthday
Mark & Loretta Bronson
Dr. Tom Casperson
Bob Kierlin & Mary Burrichter
Winona Health
Judy Davis
– Retirement
Judy & Jerry Whetstone
Bob & Pat Doerer
– 50th Anniversary
Ann Watkowski
LaVonne Draper
Pam & Al Mueller
Paula Drumm
– Retirement
Winona Health
Gladys I. Erdmann
Dawn & Kent Erdmann
Linda M. Erdmann
Victor & Linda Erdmann
Roger & Jean Volkman
Ellen Evans
– Retirement
Patricia & Richard Garlick
Mike & Joette Gostomski
Bob Kierlin & Mary Burrichter
Doris & Jim Killian
Theresa & Peter McCamley
My Grandchildren
Arlene L. Sobeck
Connie Hamilton
– Retirement
Winona Health
Nancy Iglesias
– 2008 Ben & Adith
Miller Tribute Award
Harley & Chris Antoff
Jim & Shannon Hanzel
Hugh & Vera Miller
RTP Company
Rachel A. Kaitala
Julie & Rick Galewski
Marlene & John Kane
– 50th Anniversary
Judy & Jerry Whetstone
Bob Kierlin – Birthday
Mary Burrichter
Ellen & Gary Evans
Dr. Scott & Deb Birdsall
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John Leaf – Birthday
Shirley & Will Oberton
Lois & Ivan McElhiney
– 50th Anniversary
Barbara J. Bass
Charlotte & Ramon
McElmury
– 50th Anniversary
Diana & Michael Cyert
Curt Mihm
Carol Byrne
Miller Families
Bob Kierlin & Mary Burrichter
Hugh Miller
BASOS Investment Club
My Children
Julie & Darin Decker
Jon Nienow – Birthday
Marion J. Whetstone
Daniel Parker, M.D.
Mary & Jim Eddy
Duane Peterson*
– Birthday
Gene & Lois Frank
Doris & Jim Killian
Rachelle Schultz
Winona Health Leadership
Team
Byrle & Edith
Tschumper
– 60th Anniversary
Carole & David Forest
Ann Marie Olsen
& Mark Wagner
– Marriage
Mervin & Charlotte Tripp
Kay Walsh
Cassie Cramer
Jack M. “Butch” Walz
Winona Health
Brett S. Whyte, M.D.
Mary & Jim Eddy
Florence J. Wieczorek*
– Birthday
Mike & Joette Gostomski
Dick & Jaci Will
– 50th Anniversary
Judy & Jerry Whetstone
Winona Area
Physicians
Goltz Pharmacy
Winona Health
& Manors Staff
Lois E. Torgerson
Winona Health
Emergency
Department Staff
Rebecca Lamberty
Winona Health
Employees
Anonymous
Winona Health
Home Care Staff
Judy & Alex Kreidermacher
Winona Health
Hospitality Services
Departments
Greg Rommes
Winona Health
Nursing Staff
Mary & Jim Eddy
Winona Health
Radiology
Department
Employees
Dr. & Mrs. Thomas M. Wilmot
Winona Health Urgent
Care Department
Rebecca Lamberty
Winona Health
Service Gifts
The following Winona
Health Employees chose to
direct a gift to the Winona
Health Foundation as a way
to celebrate their service
anniversaries.
David Allen, 10 years
Kathleen Bloemke, 25 years
Vena Ferro, 10 years
Karen Grover, 10 years
John Gruszynski, 15 years
Brenda Gulbranson-Kaiser,
15 years
Laura Haines, 10 years
Kathy Harvey, 10 years
Rod Hughbanks, 10 years
Gerald Johnson, 15 years
Tianna Johnson, 10 years Wells Fargo Bank
Ann Olson, 15 years WHV, Inc.
Daniel Parker, MD, 30 years Wiman Corporation
Twyla Peshon, 10 years Wm. Miller Scrap Iron
Nancy Polson, 10 years & Metal Co
Kathy Redig, 10 years WinCraft, Incorporated
Carla Thompson, 15 years Winona Agency
Janice Turek, 10 years Winona Lighting
Heidi A. Stanton, 10 years Winona National Bank
Sandra Stiever, 35 years Winona State University
Carla Thompson, 15 years Zurich North America
Barb Weaver, 30 years Insurance
Lynn Wolter, 10 years
Gifts-in-Kind
Ben & Adith Miller Theresa A. Crum
Classic Sponsors Velma M. Degallier
and Contributors Barb & Ray Halvorson
All Trades Service, LLC Healing with Harmony
Arnold-Rukavina Partnership Heidi Indahl Family
Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Jefferson Elementary School
Management Services, Inc. Marlene & John Kane
ATR Donald A. Kuhlmann
Bayer USA Foundation Marilyn Larusso
BMA, Inc. Ruth Leahy
Channel Prime Alliance Alyson Loes
Digicom, Inc. Elaine F. Luksa
Donlen Corporation MADD Winona
Gallagher Benefit Services Jackie J. Mahlke
Joseph & Mary Goldberg David & Joyce McConville
Steve & Julia Goldberg Harold S. Mogren
Grant Thornton, LLP Susan Nelson
Gundersen Lutheran RPC Painting
Medical Center Sim Sound & Video, Inc.
HBC, Inc. Upper Mississippi Fish &
HealthPartners Wildlife Refuge
David R. Hummel Carol W. Voshage
Kaplan, Strangis & Kaplan, P.A. Matt & Mindy Ward
Bob Kierlin & Mary Burrichter Winona Area Quilters Guild
La Crosse Boat Club LLC Winona National Bank
Peter & Theresa McCamley Winona State University
Merchants Bank NSCS
Roger & Ramona Metz Winona State University
Miller Felpax Corporation Resident Hall Association
Mary A. Miller-Hyland
PPG Industries, Inc.
Radiology Consultants of
Winona, LLC
RTP Company
Rachelle & Bob Schultz
Schwab LLC
SF Foundation
SGL Carbon Group
Sodexo Health Care Services
Solvay Advanced Polymers
Sport & Spine Physical
Therapy of Winona, Inc.
T. R. Hennessy Family
Charitable Trust
Thompson & Associates
Travelers Insurance Companies
Victrex USA, Inc.
Vision Design Group
W & C Printing *Deceased
 Contributions to the
Winona Health Auxiliary
The Winona Health Auxiliary supports the mission of Winona Health through
direct service to patients and residents as well as through sponsoring a variety
of activities and special events including the Birthday Ball, Glady D. Miller Gift
Shop & Holiday Happiness, Victorian Tea, Fantasy of Trees and much more.
A grand time-
In addition, the Winona Health Auxiliary receives gifts to celebrate happy
These little girls had a fun time at the annual
occasions and to memorialize loved ones. The names listed in this section
Victorian Tea held at Watkins Manor.
reflect gifts made between October 1, 2008 and September 30, 2009.

Contributors Susan Cornwell
American Legion #9 – Birthday
Matt Broghammer, D.O. Diane L. Barge
Carole & David Forest Jackie J. Mahlke
Catherine Slaby
Bob & Pat Doerer
In Honor of – 50th Anniversary
Telecare Volunteers Rose & Horace Andersen
Laura Stover
Pauline & Harland
Valet Services Knight
Laura Stover – 60th Anniversary
Rose & Horace Andersen
In Memory Carole & David Forest
Clara A. Andring
Candi & Steve Kohner Don Peterson
– Birthday
Phyllis Buege Carole & David Forest
Sharon & Dick Flatten
Duane Peterson*
Beatrice A. – Birthday
Connaughty William & Barb Colclough, Jr.
Candi & Steve Kohner Carole & David Forest
Mildred ‘Millie’ L. Auxiliary
Erdmann Remembrance Fund
Candi & Steve Kohner Betty Breitenfeldt
Bob & Sue Hoodecheck
Kelly Forest Dorothy Sanders
David & Carole Forest
Jeanette R. Sorenson Duane J. Brenno
JoAnne, Keith, Kevin,
Judson ‘Jud’ O. & Jean Agrimson
Sorenson Judy & Lee Arity
Carole & David Forest Diane L. Barge
Candi & Steve Kohner Mabel C. Beach
Nancy & Keith Beach
Roland Stover Butch & Lynne Beier
Laura Stover Les & Vi Boelter
Mary Brenno
Auxiliary Happy Gloria & Joe Bronk
Occasion Fund Carol Byrne
Darlene & Lowell Sharon & Bud Clark
Bjoraker Janis & Phil Conway
– 50th Anniversary Sue & Jack Cornwell
Marie & Jerry Lehmeier Kay & Sean Cumiskey
Sandra & Don Curtin
Ruth & Jerry Dalleska
Pat & Bob Doerer
Jerry & Marilyn Duellman
Charlene & Arne Egge
Jean S. Engler
Michelle & Michael Fliehe
Gene & Lois Frank
Sue & Craig Frericks
Shirley J. Frey
Dolores A. Gallagher
Joyce & Jerry Golden
Tom & Peg Graham
Beverly Hanson
Jim & Shannon Hanzel
Sue & Tony Hassinger
Autumn & Brent Herber
Bob & Sue Hoodecheck
Carolyn & Mark Johnson
Phylliss Mae Johnson
Verdayne E. Jorde
Dr. Jim & Jenny Kahl
Marlene & John Kane
Jerry & Barbara Kiral
Pauline & Harland Knight
Jane Kohner
Bob & Marlene Kohner
Steve & Candi Kohner
Dolores A. Kukowski
Steven & Nancee Kukowski
Virgil & Joan Laak
William H. Laehn
Betty Lou & David Lovlien
Steven & Laure Maki
Carol Maschka
Carole & Jerry Matejka
Heather & Michael Mootz
Shirley & Jim Mootz
Anne & Tom Mootz
Deb & Rod Morcomb
Janna & Scott Morcomb
Sally Nasstrom
Donnis Noer
Dr. Daniel & Suzanne Parker
Kate & Fariborz Parsi
Lori & Terry Pelzl
Don & Donna Peterson
Kim & Steve Renk
Mara Repinski
Elizabeth Ristow
Arlene & Adrian Roraff
Brian Ruhland & Nicole
Zitzner
Kim & Pete Schwab
Dr. Cullen & Mrs. Julieanne
Schwemer
Sequoia Society
Gloria K. Siewert
Beverly A. Spande
Jane & Jeffrey Sterrett
Tammy & Bill Stiever
John W. Sullivan
Dana & Darryl Thoruilson
Dr. Scott & Kathy Turner
Sandra & Wayne Valentine
Janis C. Vose
Kris & Scott Walters
Coleen & Mike Wanek
Janice Wanek
Jodi & Jack Warnemunde
Jaci & Dick Will
Chris & Tom Wilmot
Joann & Lyle Ziegeweid
Dr. Robert Briggs
Jeffrey & Pam Prenatt
Phyllis Buege
Sheryl A. Miller
Elmer C. Casperson
Jeffrey & Pam Prenatt
Arlene M. Cisewski
Jan F. Wanek
Barbara J. Conway
Harold S. Streater
Dr. Dan Degallier
Dr. James & Mrs. Mary
Testor
Arlyn J. Dittrich
Winona Health Auxiliary
Kelly Forest
Autumn & Brent Herber
Steve & Candi Kohner
Dr. Scott & Kathy Turner
Hazel Freiheit
Autumn & Brent Herber
Mary S. Joyce
Steve & Candi Kohner
Karen D. Holz
Autumn & Brent Herber
Dr. Sidney O. Hughes
Rose & Horace Andersen
Dr. Jim & Jenny Kahl
Barbara Meierbachtol
Judy & Greg Novotny
Arloween Moore
R. Peter & Susan Roehl
Esther Rowekamp
Dr. Scott & Kathy Turner
Pauline M. Schain
Cheryl & Paul Krage
Judson ‘Jud’ O.
Sorenson
Jerry & Ruth Dalleska
Joan Laak
Don & Donna Peterson
Winona Health Auxiliary
Florence J.
Wieczorek
Jan F. Wanek
Mildred C. ‘Millie’
Zolondek
Lois E. Czaplewski

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 Su mmary F inancial Information
Summary
SummaryFinancial
FinancialInformation
Information

BALANCE
BALANCE SHEET
BALANCESHEET
SHEET
As
As ofofSeptember
Asof September 30,
September30, 2009
30,2009
2009

Assets
Assets
Assets
Cash
Cash and
Cashand Investments
andInvestments
Investments $$$ 34,248,000
34,248,000
34,248,000
Amounts
Amounts Due
AmountsDue from
Duefrom Gov't
fromGov't Programs,
Gov'tPrograms, Insurance
Programs,Insurance Companies
InsuranceCompanies and
Companiesand Patients
andPatients
Patients 12,389,000
12,389,000
12,389,000
Property
Property and
Propertyand Equipment
andEquipment
Equipment 56,744,000
56,744,000
56,744,000
Other
Other Assets
OtherAssets
Assets 8,809,000
8,809,000
8,809,000
112,190,000
112,190,000
112,190,000

Long-Term
Long-Term Debt
Long-TermDebt and
Debtand Other
andOther Liabilities
OtherLiabilities
Liabilities 43,674,000
43,674,000
43,674,000

Net
Net Assets
NetAssets
Assets $$$ 68,516,000
68,516,000
68,516,000

The
The Balance
TheBalance Sheet
BalanceSheet gives
Sheetgives the
givesthe financial
thefinancial position
financialposition
positionof of the
ofthe organization
theorganization
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REVENUE
REVENUE AND
REVENUEAND COSTS
ANDCOSTS
COSTS
12
12 Months
12Months Ended
MonthsEnded September
EndedSeptember 30,
September30, 2009
30,2009
2009

Government
Government
Government Insurance
Insurance and
Insuranceand
and Long-Term
Long-Term Care
Long-TermCare
Care
Programs
Programs
Programs Self-Pay
Self-Pay
Self-Pay and
and Other
andOther
Other Total
Total
Total

Operating
Operating Revenue
OperatingRevenue
Revenue
Net
Net Patient
NetPatient Revenue
PatientRevenue
Revenue $$$ 24,808,000
24,808,000 $$$
24,808,000 50,856,000
50,856,000 $$$
50,856,000 13,975,000
13,975,000
13,975,000 $$$ 89,639,000
89,639,000
89,639,000
Other
Other Revenue
OtherRevenue
Revenue -- - -- - 6,457,000
6,457,000
6,457,000 6,457,000
6,457,000
6,457,000
24,808,000
24,808,000
24,808,000 50,856,000
50,856,000
50,856,000 20,432,000
20,432,000
20,432,000 96,096,000
96,096,000
96,096,000
Operating
Operating Costs
OperatingCosts
Costs
Operating
Operating Costs
OperatingCosts
Costs 36,330,000
36,330,000
36,330,000 43,917,000
43,917,000
43,917,000 19,938,000
19,938,000
19,938,000 100,185,000
100,185,000
100,185,000

Gain
Gain (Loss)
Gain(Loss) From
(Loss)From Operations
FromOperations
Operations $$$ (11,522,000)
(11,522,000) $$$
(11,522,000) 6,939,000
6,939,000 $$$
6,939,000 494,000
494,000
494,000 $$$ (4,089,000)
(4,089,000)
(4,089,000)

Other
Other Changes
OtherChanges ininNet
Changesin Net Assets
NetAssets
Assets 343,000
343,000
343,000

Decrease
Decrease ininNet
Decreasein Net Assets
NetAssets
Assets $$$ (3,746,000)
(3,746,000)
(3,746,000)

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other services.
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those
those programs.
programs.
programs.
significantly below the cost of providing services under those programs.

38 | Winona Health 2009 Community Report

Community Benefit Report
We demonstrate our commitment to community service through community benefit programs, such as community health
screenings, community education classes, charity care, student interns and donations to nonprofit organizations. These activities
are designed to better the health and well-being of our community. Below is a detailed list of Winona Health’s community benefit
activities for Fiscal Year 2009, along with the number of people served by these activities.

Category Description People Served Value of Benefit

COMMUNITY BENEFIT
Community Health Improvement Education classes, support groups,
Community Health Talks and health screenings 9,347 $60,026

Health Professional Education Clinical training site for nursing and other students 1,248 $213,353

Financial Donations Contributions to local nonprofit organizations for
healthcare, youth and other community needs $30,297

In-kind Donations and Fundraising Staff expertise, meeting rooms, donated items and
for Community Programs time spent working on fundraising programs for the
United Way and other local nonprofit organizations 1,209 $83,949

Community Building Activities Partnering with local organizations on Healthy Kids Club
and other projects to enhance the quality of life in the
community 1,960 $34,815

Charity Care Cost of free or discounted services provided to

individuals who qualify 325 $328,323

Minnesota Care Tax Tax paid by Winona Health to fund the
Minnesota Care Health Insurance program $1,206,916

Medicaid Surcharge Assessment paid by Winona Health to help fund the
Medical Assistance/Medicaid program $893,100

Medicaid Under-Funding The shortfall between the cost of providing care and
payments received for providing care to Medical
Assistance/Medicaid patients $3,052,372

Community Benefit Operations Cost of management and recordkeeping for community
benefit $13,021

TOTAL COMMUNITY BENEFIT 14,089 $5,916,172

OTHER COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTIONS
Medicare Under-Funding The shortfall between the cost of providing care and payments
received for providing care to Medicare patients $8,469,234

Taxes and Fees (Real Estate Tax) Tax assessed on property $567,783

Bad Debt Amounts for services provided, in which payment is expected
but not received $2,188,004

Discounts Offered to Uninsured $103,007


TOTAL OTHER COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION $11,328,028

TOTAL COMMUNITY BENEFIT AND OTHER COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTIONS 14,089 $17,244,200

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