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Dear Friend,

Healthcare workers at Jacksonville Memorial Hospital navigate new challenges daily as they keep your families, friends and neighbors safe and healthy. They are dedicated in mission to improve lives and build stronger communities through better health.

Your Jacksonville Memorial Foundation continues to be a vital partner in that mission. The stories in this Community Update represent just a small part of the Foundation’s work to support the hospital’s frontline workers and educate the public through community outreach.

Foundation trustees maintain a strategic focus to help improve the health of local residents, provide financial assistance to patients in need, educate the next generation of healthcare professionals and much more. But this work would not be possible without you. Thank you for your support of the Jacksonville Memorial Foundation and for being an ambassador for our hospital in the community. Please know how much you are valued and appreciated.

The past few years have been full of change and challenges. But our commitment to provide high-quality healthcare, close to home, has not wavered. We hope you’ll take a few minutes to read this report and recognize how your support changes lives and inspires others.

Mary N. Fergurson, President, Board of Trustees
Pam Martin, Executive Director

Maurice and Ruby Funk Trust Funds 15 ‘Smart’ Beds for Patients

Thanks to $160,000 in funding from the Maurice and Ruby Funk Trust, fifteen hospital beds in the Transitional Care Unit (TCU) at Jacksonville Memorial Hospital have been replaced with state-of-the-art wireless beds designed to prevent falls and provide increased comfort and safety for both patients and caregivers.

“It is an honor for foundation trustees to be tasked with utilizing the Funk Trust distributions in accordance with their wishes,” said Mary Fergurson, president of the Jacksonville Memorial Foundation board of trustees. “The Maurice and Ruby Funk Trust has funded numerous purchases and renovations over the years that have allowed Jacksonville Memorial Hospital to stay at the forefront of medical technology, especially benefitting our senior patients, whose welfare was so important to this generous couple.”

The new beds also focus on patient comfort and convenience, featuring an integrated bed extender to accommodate taller patients and equipped with a USB port and holder to allow patients to charge and store personal electronic devices. Touchscreens help streamline the processes of clinical staff, and the beds connect wirelessly to the nurse call system. A dashboard at the nurses’ station tracks bed data, including bed configuration and an exit alarm that senses a patient’s weight and alerts nurses if a patient is out of position or has left the bed.

JMH Auxiliary Helps Fund New Equipment for Rapid Lab Results

At their annual May Luncheon last year, the JMH Auxiliary donated $46,000 to JMH to help purchase laboratory equipment that can rapidly detect the pathogens responsible for an infection and help physicians determine best treatment options.

The Verigene system, developed by Luminex, supports rapid decision-making that can help patients at JMH avoid dangerous illnesses and recover sooner from infection. This is especially crucial in light of the growing concern about antibiotic-resistant infections.

“With the Verigene system, the laboratory is able to provide a bacterial identification and give genetic resistance markers within three hours, versus 48-72 with the old method,” said Jamie DeWitt, lead medical technologist.

“By rapidly identifying the bacteria present and giving resistance markers, the physician is able to place a patient on the appropriate antimicrobial therapy sooner. The rapid administration of appropriate antibiotics potentially increases good patient outcome and decreases the patient's stay in the hospital.”

The Verigene platform can be used to analyze infections in the bloodstream, respiratory tract and gastrointestinal tract including pathogens like MRSA that can cause serious illness. The system also reduces potential for human errors, since test results are uploaded directly to the laboratory interface system with no need for typing or transcription. They can then be reviewed immediately by a medical technologist.

Foundation Helps Colleagues Advance Healthcare Career Education

Many JMH colleagues and student nurses received Foundation education grants and funding for advanced certification in specialties like hyperbaric safety, mammography, medical laboratory science and healthcare interpreting.

Libby Nobis

One funding recipient was Libby Nobis, a supervisor for hyperbaric oxygen therapy medicine and safety. She used a Foundation grant to take two classes and then took the national board test to obtain her hyperbaric technologist certificate.

“I was new to the position that required me to have this certification, and I was very glad to have that resource available,” she said. “Thanks to the class, I better understand hyperbarics and the job requirements; I can make sure everything is done safely and also help train my employees to better understand hyperbaric medicine.”

Donor Purchases Materials for Festive Holiday Pillow Cases for Patients

The volunteer JMH Sewing Ladies group created themed pillow cases to spread cheer for patients this past holiday season with materials purchased by an anonymous donor through the Foundation.

“These pillow cases provide a festive and warm touch to boost patient morale for those staying in the hospital over the holiday season,” said Pam Martin, executive director of Jacksonville Memorial Foundation. “We appreciate the donors who helped us purchase materials for these pillow cases, and we especially thank our Sewing Ladies group for doing such a beautiful job with their seamstress skills.”

Environmental services started using the pillow cases the day after Thanksgiving much to the delight of patients and colleagues alike.

JMH Auxiliary Makes a Difference

Nearly 550 members make up the Jacksonville Memorial Hospital Auxiliary and work to raise funds for the hospital, coordinate colleague appreciation efforts and raise health awareness within the community through volunteer support of screenings, events and other programming. (The purchase of the Verigene system, referenced earlier, was the result of a $46,000 Auxiliary donation.)

“We appreciate the commitment of our members and their passion to support the hospital through our work,” said Debbie Richards, president of the Auxiliary. “We invite others to join us, and we offer many opportunities to serve – in a variety of different areas, depending on your interests.”

  • The Auxiliary runs the JMH Gift Shop, which serves hospital patients, visitors and colleagues. Other fundraising efforts that attract community engagement include various raffles, a Fall Fling and Santa’s Breakfast.
  • Colleague appreciation is another important area the Auxiliary supports by coordinating Colleague Certification Scholarships, Popcorn Days, seasonal decorating of the hospital and comfort bags for employees who stay overnight.
  • The Auxiliary provides volunteers for kidney and dialysis screenings, comfort bears for pediatric patients in the ED and newspapers for patients. They also support the Jacksonville Memorial 5/10 K.

Increasing Access To Healthy Food

A program sponsored by the Jacksonville Memorial Foundation has expanded community access to local, healthy food by allowing people to use Link cards at the Jacksonville Farmers Market. Trustees voted to provide a grant to support access to fresh food for families enrolled in the state’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which supplements the food budgets of families in need.

Donor Gifts

Jan. 1, 2021 – Dec. 31, 2022

LEGACY SOCIETY | Beneficiary Assignments, Charitable Gift Annuities, Farmland, Trusts And Planned Gifts

Daisy L. Brunk

Frank Cummings

Toni Long

Gary & Pam Martin

Rev. Len Pinney

John W. Rhea

CORNERSTONE SOCIETY | $10,000+ or pledge over a 10-year period

Tom & Marcy Burrus

Cargill

Bob & Janet Chipman

George Clark

Frank & Judith Cummings

Tim & Valerie Flynn

Maurice & Ruby Funk

Harry & Dixie Lea Hall

Hobart & Marian Hinderliter

Dr. Alexander & Amy Hrynewych

Gilbert & Brenda Joehl

Korn Ferry Tour – Memorial Health Championship

Rev. Paul H. Koschmann & C. Joan Lovekamp Koschmann, RN, PMAH School of Nursing ’53

Gary & Pam Martin

Walter Meyer, MD

Mia Ware Foundation

Newton & Adah Mitchell

Jack C. Moore

Fred & Emy Osburn

JMH Auxiliary

Rev. Len Pinney

Thomas & Ann Prather

Joseph Racey

Gerald & Vicky Scott

Marc & Dianne Steinberg

Dr. & Mrs. Prasad Vasireddy

Wells Center, Inc.

Gary & Teresa Westermeyer

John & Dixie Williams

Chester & Leanna Wynn

DIAMOND CLUB | $5,000+

William Nunes

PLATINUM CLUB | $2,500+

Doug & Marsha Awe

Dr. Scott & Samantha Boston

Jim & Kaye Bruner

Harold O’Shea Builders

GOLD CLUB | $1,000

Rita Bahan

Joy French Becker

Louise Bone

Bound to Stay Bound Foundation

Patricia Brown, BA, RT (R)(M)

Brown’s Shoe Fit

Mike Carls & Pam Royer

David & JoEllen Cherry

Margaret Crump

Randy S. Fatheree, DO

Boyd E. & Mary N. Fergurson

First Presbyterian Church

Dr. Anthony & Sue Griffin

Jason & Keri Hayes

Rev. Patsy Kelly

Keith & Phyllis Lape

Linda Little

Carolyn Meng

PGA Tour

Pathology Associates of Central

Illinois, LTD – John Z. Gao, MD

Dr. & Mrs. Peter Roodhouse

Donald Schmidt

Serial Tippers

Barbara Suelter, PhD

Rosemary Tendick

Lori Thomas

Larry & Marjorie Weber

Sarah Wood

Worrell Land Services

SILVER CLUB | $500+

Andy & Julie Applebee

Michelle Bachman

Helen Baldwin

Keith & Maryjane Bradbury

Nathan & Carrie Carls

Collection Professionals

Gary & Linda Donovan

Paul Eddington

Barbara A. Farley, PhD

James & Jane Finney

Dick & Heidi Fry

Bob & Sammye Hart

Eric & Traci Hart

Keri Hayes

Emily Hess

Trevor & Monica Huffman

Jeff & Gina Hurrelbrink

Roger & Sandy Hurrelbrink

Jacksonville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau

Cornell & Mari Kane

Kiwanis Club of Jacksonville

Eric & Christina Lakin

Dr. & Mrs. Jianjun Ma

Jack Mann

Chad & Rachel Moore

PMAH Alumni Association

George & Pauline Rexroat

Dr. & Mrs. Danny Sartore

Sue Schleyhahn

John & Carla Sheppard

Shaan & Lori Smith

Fred & Linda Standley

Stephen & Cammie Symons

Darrell & Dorothy Talley

Brad & Therese Wilson

Tiffany Whitaker

Adam Wright

BRONZE CLUB | $100+

Carolyn Ackley

Dr. Edem & June Agamah

Netherine Agsalda

Jeff Andrews & Sandy Beniach

Lyn Anne Ballard

Benton & Associates

Richard & Lea Bergschneider

Mrs. Lou Blackorby

Mr. & Mrs. Jim Blahovec

Bill & Sue Boston

Bob & Carolyn Bonjean

Robert & Peg Boudreau

Pat & JoEllen Brennan

Rama Brennan

Melba Brogdon

Dan Brooks

Karol Brown

John & Mary Ardis Buchanan

Linda Carter

Dr. Elaine Chapman

Carolyn Clayton

Sherry Clayton

CNB Bank

Charles & Lynn Colburn

Duane & Carol Coordes

Larry Crabtree

Maxine Crawford

Charles & Denise Crow

David Large Professional Painting

Kevin Eckhoff

Evan Lloyd Associates

Ginny Fanning

Robert & Judy Farmer

Jan Fellhauer

Craig & Karyl Findley

Friends of Mayor Andy Ezard

Dr. Eric & Beth Giebelhausen

Dr. Jim & Cathy Green

Daniel Hackett

Robert & Carolyn Hadden

Lori Hartz

Alban Haxhinasto & Elizabeth Becker

Hearst Corp.

Helene Sue Hendricker

Hope Henline

Janet M. Hess

Robert & Jean Hill

Jennifer Hodgerson

Kristan Becker Hoffman

Taylor Huber

Tamara Hudgins

i3 Broadband

Bob & Judy Johnson

Dr. Chandra Jwala

Dan & Krista Junge

Sarah Karraker

Russ Kerr

KG Rentals—Kari Pratt

Kerry & Janet Kitner

Lanette Kleinschmidt

Jim & Carol Knapp

Jim & Dona Krug

Connie Kurfman

Greg Langdon

John & Susan Lansaw

Stephen & Martha Lee

Thomas & Kimberly Lenz

Heather Leonard

M & G Farms, Inc.

Scott Marshall

Evelyn Mason

Robert McColly

Roger McKinney

Karen Meado

Joy Merriman

Jackelyn Meyers

Donna Moody

Ralph & Constance Mudd

Scott & Lisa Musch

Warren Musch

Conrad Noll, V

Pro Com Services

Production Express

Polly Pulley

Bruce & Deb Richards

David & Sheryl Roberts

Dr. & Mrs. Peter Russotto

Theresa Savoie

Judith Schlieper

Tim & Deb Schmidt

Dorothy Scobbie

Robert & Karen Sibert

Donna Sorrill

Dr. Janice Spikes

Jana Staake

Darrow Steinheimer

David & Kathryn Surbeck

Ellen Tarzwell

Charles & Judy Taylor

The Cubby Hole

The Source

David & Wanda Tiffany

Joyce Todd

Tom Finch Automotive Service

Konnie Trace

Dave & Jean Truesdell

Steve & Penny Turner

Carolyn VanBebber

Eric & Debra VanTuyle

Rebecca Watkins

Alice Jean Williams

Robert Wilson

Annette Woods

Sharon Zuiderveld

Ken & Karen Zumbahlen

Gifts-in-kind

American Sewing Guild

Laverne Roy

Scott County Quilt Club

Memorials

Dean & Jean Andrews - Jeff Andrews & Sandy Beniach

Helen “Virginia” Lewis Archer - Elizabeth Hardy

Harold Babb - Rev. Patsy Kelly

Daniel E. Bahan - Rita Bahan

James Kerr Ballard - Jim & Lyn Anne Ballard

Teresa L. Barber - Deb Schmidt, Ralph & Constance Mudd

Maxine Barrett - Connie Jo Mueller

Bertha Bettis - Carolyn Clayton

Robert E. Black - Adah Mitchel, Gary & Pam Martin

Louise A. Blackorby - Mrs. Lou Blackorby

Catherine Joe Berindes - Rev. Patsy Kelly

Virginia Bonino - Eckhoff Kevin

Jean Vasconcellos Bowen - Elizabeth Hardy

Shirley Brooks - Dan Brooks, Sara Drew, Ralph & Evelyn Gonzalez, Jane Hadden, John & Margaret Little, Gary & Pam Martin, Larry & Linda Meyer, Cheryl Ware, Jim & Leslie Ware

Jerry Buchanan - Rev. Patsy Kelly

Loretta Buster - Rev. Patsy Kelly

Don Carter - Linda Carter

Roberta Chappell - Deb Schmidt

Amy Clark - Rev. Patsy Kelly

Melanie Cook - Rev. Patsy Kelly, Ralph & Constance Mudd

Jeanne Coultas - Elizabeth Hardy

Brenda Crum - Deb Schmidt

Millie Cuma - Dr. Eric & Maribeth Giebelhausen

Raymond W. Day - Bonita Day

Shirley Dufelmeier - Rosemary Jarvis

Mary Frances Fortado - George & Pauline Rexroat

Gerald Glaus - Ralph & Constance Mudd

Judy Grojean - Rev. Patsy Kelly, Ralph & Constance Mudd

Gene Farmer - Deb Schmidt

Richard Pulling - Ralph & Constance Mudd

Ardis Halle - Kim Lynch

Bernie Hoagland - Deb Schmidt, Ralph & Constance Mudd

John Hays - Rev. Patsy Kelly

Roger Houston - Ralph & Constance Mudd

Judy Leischner - Melba Brogdon, Bill & Cheri Clement, Janet Hess

Rose Luber - Mark & Cheryl Bumgarner, Jan Fellhauer, Jim & Jan Gayton, Mr. & Mrs. Lew Hamburger, Mr. & Mrs. James Kerin, Forrest & Helen Keaton, Ralph & Constance Mudd, Ron & Connie Summers

Lillian Matlock - Ralph & Constance Mudd

Steven M. McNeece - Deb Schmidt

Mary A. “Anita” Megginson - Elizabeth Hardy

Margery Meyer - Elizabeth Hardy

Walter Meyer, MD - Dr. Jim & Cathy Green, Elizabeth Hardy, Gary & Pam Martin, Ralph & Constance Mudd

Howard & Vera Million - Maryjane Bradbury

Newton Mitchell - George & Pauline Rexroat

Warren Musch - Gary & Pam Martin, Glenn Neff, Darrow Steinheimer

June Nunes - William Nunes

Frances “Sue” Peak - Deb Schmidt

Henry L. Quigg - Deb Schmidt

Chris Racey - Joe Racey

Diane Rawlings - Joy French Becker, Robert & Yvonne Bradley, Peggy Carroll, Ed & Nancy Cully, Troy & Stacey Easley, Larry & Connie Evans, Todd & Laurie Evans, Ginny Fanning, Roy & Beverly Halstenberg, Janet Hansen, Judy Johnson, Frances Lawless, Thomas & Kimberly Lenz, Linda Massey, Curry May, David & Shaun Mifflin, Adah Mitchell, Scott & Lisa Musch, Donald & Patricia Paul, Michael & Linda Prewitt, Jan Schumm, Mark & Kelly Staake, Thomas & JoAnn Stack, Barbara Suelter, Bruce & Sherrie Thompson, Carolyn Velkavrh, Joyce Westbrook, Kathy Wood, Jane Zachary, William & Margaret Zachary

Garry Renner - Carolyn Clayton

Robert Renner - Janet Hess

Shirley “Betty” Roach - Carolyn Clayton

Joyce D. Robinson - Elizabeth Hardy

Lyndell Rochester - Rev. Patsy Kelly

Robert M. Roy, Jr., MD - Ralph & Constance Mudd, Sharon Strubbe

David Sanders - Karol Brown, Robert & Linda Brown, Jean Gregory, JMH Imaging, Chris Parker Family

Christian Schultz - Bob & Janet Chipman, Dr. Eric & Maribeth Giebelhausen, Dr. Jim & Cathy Green

Rosemary Scott - Dr. Eric & Maribeth Giebelhausen

Dale Shafer - Chester & Leanna Wynn

Richmond H. Simmons, MD - Ralph & Constance Mudd

Kevin Stafford - Mary Anthony

Susan Sliger - Ralph & Constance Mudd

Hallie Steinheimer - Darrow Steinheimer

Marti Templin - Richard & Mary Anthony, Robert & Peg Boudreau, Pat & JoEllen Brannan, R.F. Brennan, Terry & Linda Cockerill, Vernon & Donna Dunlap, Ginny Fanning, Bill & Joan Forney, Marc & Barb Ginder, Bonnie Glover, Don & Nancy Jolly, Mike Jolly, Harriet Markillie, Richard & Brenda Matthews, Mary Metcalf, Ralph & Constance Mudd, Jennifer Rouland, Theresa Savoie, Kate Schmidt, Christine Staake, David & Kathryn Surbeck, Dave & Jean Truesdell, Alice Jean Williams, Rudy & Sharon Zuiderveld

Lois Eileen Tuey - Deb Schmidt

Nola Jeanette Votsmier - Rev. Patsy Kelly

Betty Winter - Connie Cross

Tributes

Dr. Scott Boston, Lisa Pennell, Kati Fryman, Katie Warren, Rachel Moore, Jessica Ford, Jamie Smith, Stevi Surratt, Carrie Carls, Patsy Kelly, Carla Scroggins, Karoline Myers, Dorothy Talley, Sylvia Woolfolk, Shawn Ford, Marsha Prater, Sue Scheyhahn & Sarah Karraker — by Leanna Wynn

Dr. Scott Boston, Patti Brown, Misty Farris, Hope Henline, Jennifer Hodgerson, Scott Marshal, Lisa Pennell and Todd Thorsen — by Trevor Huffman

Mary Fergurson — Allen B. Chrisman