2019 ANNUAL REPORT Dear Friends, In 2018, I decided to uproot my family from Wisconsin to Sandusky, Ohio - the “Roller Coaster Capital of the World.” Little did I know what a roller coaster of a ride our entire world would endure during these past months.

On December 31, 2019, Firelands Regional Health System and Cedar Fair co-hosted the Celebration 2020 New Year’s Eve Gala to commemorate the opening of the Lee C. Jewett Sports Medicine Center and Cedar Point Sports Center. The tagline for the Celebration 2020 event was “A Year Like No Other.” Quite prophetic, wouldn’t you say? It was an incredible celebration, with more than 500 members of our community enjoying the venue and looking forward to the promise of a new year. Little did we know then how important the memory of human connection and joy would be at this point in time!

There is no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic has caused an enormous burden on our system of care. I can confidently report that Firelands rose to the preparedness challenge and positioned ourselves well to provide the best clinical care for our patients while also protecting our associates at a very high level. As the coronavirus pandemic continues to wreak havoc around the world, donors and area organizations have been a bright spot in our community. The immediate response and outpouring of donations from individuals and organizations to help our caregivers have the supplies and support they need to stay healthy and care for our patients continue to be heartwarming.

With that said, the toll on the Health System has been tremendous. Through all these challenges, we continue to provide quality, compassionate care, and enhance our services. Like many other businesses, we have begun to increase our volume (much of it being pent up demand), but we also realize that we may not reach consistent pre-COVID-19 volume in many areas until a vaccine becomes available. Public health experts are suggesting that a vaccine may not be widely available to our population until 2021.

Firelands remains a financially stable health care system. That said, it is essential to remember that one of the reasons we are in such a solid position is due to YOU, our donors. Additionally, Firelands has made very sound clinical and financial decisions over the past decades. Thank you all for your part in this. With every crisis comes opportunity, and I have no doubt we will be stronger together once we are through this challenging time.

Thank you again for your support and continued contributions to ensure we can provide the quality care our community needs and deserves!

With gratitude,

Jeremy Normington-Slay President and CEO Firelands Regional Health System

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6 – 7 Firelands Constructs Special COVID-19 Unit 8 – 9 Firelands Welcomes New Chief Medical Officer 10 –13 Daniel Rice: The Story Of A COVID-19 Survivor 14 – 17 You Are Our Heroes! 18 –19 Firelands Implements The Hospital Incident Command System 20 – 21 New MRI Enhances Patient Comfort, Eases Anxiety 22 – 25 The “Caddyshack” Open Celebrates 10 Years of Fun and Fundraising 26 – 31 Physician Spotlight 32 – 33 Why We Give – The Thomas M. Routh Heart Fund 34 – 42 Generous Benefactors 43 – 44 Guardian Angel Donors 44 Tributes and Pavers 45 Doctors’ Day Donors 46 – 47 Memorial Gift Donors 48 Dedicated Volunteers 49 – 50 The MJ Stauffer Annual Giving Society 51 – 52 The Foundation for Firelands Legacy Society 53 2019 Community Benefit 54 – 55 2019 Financial Statement

Donors celebrate New Year’s Eve 2019 at the Lee C. Jewett Sports Medicine Center and Cedar Point Sports Center.

4 2019 Annual Report 2019 Annual Report 5 Renovation of the unit began on March 15th. Five days later, the first suspected COVID-19 patient was admitted. “Having a dedicated COVID unit gives us the ability to contain COVID patients in one area safely and protect other patients and our medical teams. The staff dedicated to the isolation unit FIRELANDS can focus on the care and treatment of those sickest with COVID-19,”says Susan Behrens, MSN, RN, director of critical & progressive care. “Initially, the care team in the COVID unit was nervous and anxious. You could see the apprehension CONSTRUCTS on their faces. Since then, we all feel safer - maybe even SPECIAL safer than anywhere else because we are so protected.” The importance of the specialized unit COVID-19 was demonstrated in May when several Ohio Veterans Home residents and staff were infected with COVID-19 and required UNIT hospitalization. Firelands team members worked closely with the Ohio Veterans Home staff and members of the Erie When the highly contagious coronavirus spread to the County Health Department to contain United States in January 2020 and began infecting the virus and treat those affected. an alarming number of people, hospitals across the country were faced with the unexpected challenge of how to safely care for those most severely affected. As Thanks to a massive group effort, the former intensive care unit one of the area’s largest medical facilities, Firelands at Firelands, which lay idle for ten years, was renovated into a Regional Medical Center acted quickly to develop a COVID-19 acute care unit in five days. This huge undertaking required converting the ventilation system in the unit from plan to cope with the surging pandemic. A key feature a positive air pressure environment to a negative air pressure environment. The negative air pressure system prevents air of that plan was to designate a special COVID-19 from leaving an isolated area, trapping potentially harmful and acute care unit where coronavirus patients could infectious particles, protecting people outside the space from exposure. “We sealed the unit’s floors, ceilings, walls, and be safely treated and healthcare workers protected. windows to create a secure environment from other hospital areas. We added airflow monitors to alert staff should there Plant Operations putting the final touches of be a loss of negative air in relationship to the main corridor,” flooring on the rapidly-converted 4 West Unit. explains Charlie Kanthak, director of facilities and plant operations at Firelands Regional Health System,

An anteroom with a negative air system was created as an additional layer of infection control. Staff entering and exiting the isolation unit pass through the anteroom to put on gowns and protective equipment, remove contaminated clothing and equipment, and disinfect before stepping into the hospital’s general space. The installation of computer systems and the addition of equipment and supplies completed the functionality of the space.

6 2019 Annual Report 2019 Annual Report 7 have a physician communicating with a physician in On January 6, 2020, Dr. Campbell officially stepped difficult conversations around health care.” Jeremy added, into his role as a part-time CMO, maintaining his duties “I was looking for a physician who would work as a liaison as an emergency room physician. and advocate for our medical staff. I also felt it important “I felt the need to be as informed as possible about to add a physician’s voice to the administration’s top COVID-19 since people were looking to me for advice. I did strategic decisions.” what most physicians do and turned to reliable sources of FIRELANDS When the CMO position was posted, Dr. Campbell had information. I read reputable journals, listened to veterans no intention of applying for the job. “I had enough on my in the medical field whom I have trusted in the past, and plate and was content with my duties as an emergency room gathered information from the medical world, not from cable physician and medical director of emergency services. I had television. We made a lot of decisions as an administrative WELCOMES also become more involved in hospital administration with my team, thinking through the problems, and developing the appointment to the Firelands Regional Medical Center board best decisions for our community. It was wonderful to see of directors, and subsequently, the Executive Board of the everyone pull together to work through the daily issues that hospital. I then went on to be the hospital’s Chief of Staff. we encountered secondary to the virus. I am confident the NEW CHIEF I found satisfaction, as well as a challenge, in these roles.” decisions made here at the hospital have been well thought out and based on the best science available. If some After receiving a great deal of support and encouragement decisions I have made along the way have not been to apply for the position from his peers, board members, correct, I apologize, this is my first pandemic!” and administrative team members, Dr. Campbell reconsidered. MEDICAL “I saw the CMO position as an opportunity to take on Denise Parrish, Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer, something new and expand my administrative experience. acknowledges how valuable Dr. Campbell’s advice and I believed that I possessed the medical knowledge and expertise is, especially as the hospital continues to deal experience to fulfill the role. I met with Jeremy and learned with the COVID-19 pandemic. “Never in our history was a OFFICER what his expectations for the CMO position were. After CMO needed as much as it was during the COVID crisis. Dr. much reflection, I felt I would be a good fit, and we’d Campbell provided our Hospital Incident Command System work well together. I decided to apply for the job.” team (HICS) with legitimate science and helped us base The same wise decision-making could be said in the our decisions on what we knew at that point in time. It is choice to hire Jeremy in October of 2018. The timing wonderful to have another clinical person on the HICS team, and have a physician perspective when discussing issues.” and opportunity to place these two men at the helm of the Firelands organization could not have been Even though the coronavirus is still very much an issue, Months before the coronavirus Dr. Campbell believes society cannot stay closed forever. better, to navigate the health system through one of “Flattening the curve, through a stay at home order, was pandemic arrived in the United the worst global medical crises in modern history. designed to help us not over-run medical system capacity. States, Firelands Regional Health It was not put in place to lessen the virus or prevent it “Jeremy and Scott’s leadership through the COVID-19 from spreading. That is inevitable. Now that we have done System made the decision to add pandemic continues to bring light to shine upon our entire our job to prevent overwhelming the health system, the a Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Firelands organization as one of our community’s most highly economy has to run. The hospital has to provide care for valued resources,” stated John Bacon, former Firelands Regional all our patients’ medical challenges. Keeping everyone to their administrative team. Health System Board Chair. quarantined has created other medical issues, psychiatric issues, and economic issues for our community. If I According to Jeremy Normington- During the search for a new president and CEO, the Firelands’ thought staying sheltered in place would make the virus Slay, President and CEO of Board of Directors was looking for a strong leader who could lead go away, I would be all for it. Unfortunately, that is not Firelands Regional Health System forward and build relationships the case. The virus will continue to spread until we get Firelands Regional Health System, with area health departments and local entities. The board herd immunity or develop a treatment or vaccine.” of directors was impressed with Jeremy, who was a regional As far as Jeremy was concerned, Dr. Campbell was the ideal that decision was “one of the best As society continues to wrestle with the virus, Dr. Campbell president of multiple hospitals for the North Central Region of candidate for the CMO role. “First and foremost, Dr. Campbell warns people not to become complacent, thinking that it decisions I have made in my career. Ascension Health’s Wisconsin market. They believed his 15 years has earned the respect of everyone at Firelands. He has is no longer a threat. “According to the scientific literature of healthcare experience and expertise would generate the fresh amazing street credibility. Being an ER physician at Firelands and the best-educated minds on the subject, this is not Dr. Campbell has very much and progressive ideas Firelands needed to move forward. for nearly 30 years gives him a unique perspective into the the case. This virus is no less deadly just because it is hospital and healthcare in the community. Dr. Campbell is exceeded my expectations.” When he came to Firelands, one of Jeremy’s personal goals was not as prevalent in our community. It can still kill or cause not afraid to speak his mind and give an honest opinion, to appoint a CMO, an executive position that had previously never great harm to one of your friends or family members. We including to me, when we see different sides of a situation. existed at Firelands. “I have always valued my physician partners. need to be smart and take the necessary precautions.” He is a man of integrity, and we all know we can trust him.” They are the driving force of health systems. It’s typically best to

8 2019 Annual Report 2019 Annual Report 9 DANIEL RICE: THE STORY OF A COVID-19 SURVIVOR

One of the first patients to enter the specialized COVID-19 unit at Firelands Regional Medical Center was Daniel Rice, a previously healthy 68-year-old. In late March, Dan began experiencing unexplained Daniel Rice waves to Firelands Care Team members as he is discharged from his long battle with COVID-19. symptoms. “I fell while doing yard work and thought Although not the closest hospital to their home in Fremont, credited for breathing life into his spirit. The nurses used an to myself something is not right.” The next morning, Dan chose to travel the few extra miles to Firelands Regional iPad so Beth could see Dan’s face as her messages were read. he suffered a profuse nosebleed and developed a high Medical Center. “Firelands has been a wonderful place for us Later, Beth and Dan would learn the nurses saved every letter, in the past. We only choose Firelands. The team is outstanding which they placed into an album as a keepsake for the couple. fever. During a virtual health care visit, the care provider and they truly have heart. They care about their patients.” “The care team went out of their way to help us. It’s told Dan to go to the hospital. Dan was shocked when On March 26th, 2020, Dan was admitted through the amazing what they did to comfort Beth,” says Dan. Beth emergency room to the newly designated COVID-19 isolation even received a call from the hospital’s CEO, Jeremy he was diagnosed with COVID-19. unit. Dan’s wife of nearly 42 years, Beth, was unable to visit Normington-Slay, who asked if there was anything further her husband due to strict COVID-19 isolation protocols. Initially, the hospital could do to support her. “I was shocked the they used Facetime to communicate via their phones. CEO of the hospital took the time to call me,” she says.

Three days into his 42-day hospitalization, Dan’s breathing Attempting to inject a little humor into a challenging time, became so labored he was put in a medically induced coma, Beth informed Dan’s pulmonologist, Dr. Christopher Avendano, intubated, and placed on a ventilator. Their conversations that Dan needed to get home to mow the lawn. “It started as stopped. Beth said, “I had not kissed or hugged him, and a joke, but the lawn grew so fast. Dan is proud of his lawn and now I was unable to talk to him.” Desperate to support her particular about how it’s mowed. I became stressed about the husband, Beth penned her love onto paper. Daily, she would lawn but knew he would not like me mowing it. And I didn’t handwrite heartfelt letters of faith-filled encouragement know how to operate the mower. Dr. Avendano shared he had and love, and mailed them to the hospital. “I did not a similar mower. He coached me through the type of fuel to know the nurses were reading the letters to Dan until one use, how to fuel it, and suggested I drive the mower around day in a phone conversation a nurse mentioned it.” the yard to get a feel for the steering before actually mowing,” says Beth. “Dr. Avendano’s kind support shows how much The nurses became Beth’s voice, reading her letters to Dan as everyone cares, including the doctors. The physicians were so he lay unconscious. The ventilator continued to breathe life into patient with me and explained things thoroughly, which helped Dan’s body for the next 22 days. Beth’s letters to Dan were me make the many important decisions about Dan’s care.”

10 2019 Annual Report 2019 Annual Report 11 Throughout his hospitalization, Dan received intensive 24-hour medical care, including dialysis due to kidney failure. On April 20th, Dan began breathing on his own and was removed from the ventilator. Emerging from his 22-day coma, Dan woke thinking only one day had passed. “Often, comatose patients can hear, but they are not fully conscious of what is happening. It creates a lot of emotion, and the patient can develop a sort of post-traumatic syndrome,” explains Susan. But Dan remembered very little. “I remember the nurses reading Beth’s letters and I also recall people patting me and encouraging me.”

On May 7th, 2020, Dan was discharged from the hospital. Approximately 200 Firelands team members directly supported his care, and countless others indirectly supported it. Doctors, nurses, and other members of the Firelands team lined the halls to say good-bye to Dan as his family took Christopher Avendano, MD, Pulmonologist him home to celebrate his victory over COVID.

“The care from the Firelands team does not end when “God’s grace, Beth’s love and letters, and you walk out the door. My follow-up care has been the excellent care I received helped me outstanding. When I return to the hospital for lab work survive,” says Dan. “ I believe God puts or therapy, it astonishes me how much the staff sincerely waymakers in our lives - people through continues to care,” says Dan. Beth adds, “The hospital’s whom God provides for our needs, and tagline, ‘Big enough to care for you, but small enough to performs miracles. People such as the care about you’ perfectly describes Firelands.” nurses, doctors, pharmacists, aides, dietary hostesses, my friends and pastor, and many prayer warriors, all helped set me on my path to recovery. The simple things in life “I had flashbacks of my initial visit to the ER when I first to learn how to swallow again. His voice still weakens and fades now put a smile on my face. I’m thrilled to was diagnosed with COVID. I was terrified.” But this visit was as the day goes on. “The COVID kicked my butt. I wake up with different. Many of his newfound hospital friends checked on half a battery every day, and by midafternoon I am exhausted.” be with Beth, family, and friends. I enjoy him while in the emergency room, helping to put him at ease. Despite the lingering effects of his illness, Dan pushes himself Fortunately, Dan was treated and released. just about anything I can do.” to return to daily life activities. Understandably, Beth does not Today, Dan continues to work diligently toward the restoration let him out of her sight for long. “She let me run my mower of his health with the help of physical, occupational, and speech the other day. I was thrilled to mow the lawn,” he says. After his discharge, Dan experienced a few therapists. “I no longer use a walker, and can again ambulate Having no idea how he contracted the COVID disease, Dan setbacks, including episodes of atrial fibrillation, stairs, all of which are big achievements. I still experience dizzy is concerned about how many people do not wear a mask or overall weakness, and esophageal issues. The spells, and my strength has not fully returned in my legs. Much heed social distancing. “People subject themselves or family couple booked a lodge in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, of the 53 pounds I lost were from muscle atrophy in my arms members to the possibilities of getting this disease. Take where eleven of the Rice brood traveled to celebrate and legs. Also, my esophagus is a little messed up after being it from me; this is a nasty virus. I am likely immune, but life, spend quality family time and cultivate new on the vent. These are all small prices to pay for having my life,” respectfully I wear a mask, if for no other reason to set an memories. The fourth day into their trip, Dan began he says. As a result of the irritation to his esophagus, Dan had coughing up blood. Dan and Beth drove straight example. I do not want people to take this disease lightly.” back to Ohio to the Firelands Emergency Room.

12 2019 Annual Report 2019 Annual Report 13 Corso’s Flower and Garden Center donated Easter lilies to brighten employees’ spirits. YOU ARE OUR HEROES!

The coronavirus has had a profound effect on all of us in many ways. Perhaps most significantly, the COVID-19 pandemic has brought out the best in our community members. Even in quarantine, area residents have rallied to protect and support each other. Firelands Regional Medical System has also benefitted from numerous acts of kindness and support, for which we will be forever grateful.

Sandusky City Schools donated candy bars to Firelands employees from a fundraising sale that was cancelled, due to COVID.

The creative ways people and organizations As national news reported daily, PPE (personal protective equipment) such as N95 and surgical masks, gowns, gloves, and face shields were have offered support to Firelands Regional in short supply. On the front end of the virus outbreak, Firelands Regional Medical Center and its staff is overwhelming. Medical Center fielded numerous unsolicited calls from people offering PPE donations and other supplies and services. Many wished to donate The donors highlighted on this page are just The Wilkes Plumbing and Heating team donated meals in support of the staff. Others volunteered to sew fabric face masks labor and materials to pipe oxygen into a triage tent. a snapshot of the countless acts of kindness to supplement the PPE’s shrinking inventory for non-clinical employees. and generosity Firelands encountered. Hundreds of colorful handmade face masks have been and continue to be received from talented area residents. “It is amazing the support we have received. When members of the hospital team called local businesses to identify I have never seen anything like it,” says sources of personal protective equipment, nearly all the companies Charlie Kanthak, Firelands’ director of contacted, from veterinarians, nail salons, manufacturers, contractors, schools, stores, and farmers refused the hospital’s offer to purchase facilities and plant operations. The Sandusky Lowe’s team delivered and donated a shed to provide the supplies and donated the items. drive-thru patient screenings for COVID.

14 2019 Annual Report 2019 Annual Report 15 Pat Galliers was the first to call and offer her sewing talents to make face masks.

The Jimmy Johns team donated sandwiches to feed our employees.

When the hospital called Lowe’s in Sandusky to purchase a shed to provide drive-thru COVID-19 screenings for patients, the shed was not only delivered within hours but was contributed food for our team. Corso’s donated as well. The large triage tent located Flower and Garden Center offered hospital outside the Emergency Department required employees a free Easter lily. Sandusky High a new floor following a downpour rain. Tusing School donated candy bars earmarked for Builders & Roofing Services immediately a fundraiser canceled due to the school’s responded, donating both the labor and closure. A woman called and expressed she flooring materials. The job was completed wanted to help but did not know how, so the next day, which was a Saturday morning. she drove to the hospital, remained in her Additionally, the triage tent needed a pipeline car, and prayed for the hospital staff and installed for oxygen, for which Wilkes Plumbing the patients. Many notes of appreciation & Heating in Huron provided the specialized have been received from the community labor. Jimmy John’s on Hayes Avenue surprised encouraging and supporting the team. the staff and construction workers with boxes Firelands Regional Medical Center would like of donated sandwiches throughout the day. to thank all of the countless unsung heroes in The Girl Scouts donated dozens of boxes of the community, working quietly on a grassroots Girl Scout cookies to energize and nourish level to win the war against COVID-19. We also nurses. Target contributed gift cards to help wish to thank those who observed the stay team members while away from their at home order, those who continue to wear families. Local churches donated money to a mask in public, and those who continue to help purchase materials for face masks. Area practice safe distancing. Firelands Regional restaurants, organizations, and individuals Medical Center appreciates every one of you for your support during these challenging times. Each act of kindness, no matter how big or small, makes a positive difference. Dustin Ness and Keith Sweigert of Waterstreet Financial teamed up with Together, we can keep each other safe. Matt Keech of Cameo Pizza to provide pizza for Firelands team members.

16 2019 Annual Report 2019 Annual Report 17 To help alleviate some of the confusion surrounding the virus In the early stages of the pandemic, the Firelands Leadership and to provide healthcare consistency and continuity, Firelands Team and HICS Team frequently met to evaluate the status of Regional Health System initiated a Hospital Incident Command COVID-19, sift through the influx of information, develop new System (HICS) operation. HICS was designed to assist hospitals policies and procedures and implement strategies to address FIRELANDS IMPLEMENTS and healthcare organizations implement emergency management the changing needs of the health system. planning and response during unforeseen events and disasters. Dr. Campbell cited his biggest challenge as the pandemic Over 40 Firelands employees comprise the HICS team. developed was keeping up with the tsunami of information THE HOSPITAL INCIDENT Some of the key members include Firelands President, coming in all at once. “It was literally like drinking from a Jeremy Normington-Slay, who is the incident commander. fire hose. I was constantly trying to sort out fact from fiction, He is responsible for leading the operation and determining and recommend actions based on the best credible evidence COMMAND SYSTEM which parts of the action plan to activate and at what times. I could sort out.” Firelands Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Scott Campbell, is one Firelands Regional Health System’s Hospital Incident Command of the medical/technical specialists who assist the incident (HICS) operation remains in effect and will continue to evaluate (HICS) OPERATION commander by providing crucial information and support. and provide updates as additional information becomes available. Sarah Henkel, director of safety and security at Firelands, The HICS team meets regularly to discuss the health system’s is one of the planning section chiefs. IN RESPONSE TO PANDEMIC initiatives and responses to the ongoing pandemic.

Late last year reports of a mysterious respiratory illness affecting people in China and other Asian countries began circulating the world. By January, the first confirmed case in the US occurred in Washington, where a man in his 30s developed symptoms after returning from a trip to Wuhan, China, where the virus first appeared. In February, the highly contagious illness received the name COVID-19, an acronym for coronavirus disease 2019. In the early days of the coronavirus outbreak, During the first few months of the pandemic, incident command met daily to discuss the rapidly-evolving situation. false rumors and misinformation spread as fast as the virus, leaving people anxious, scared, and unsure of whom to trust. The Hospital Incident Command System

The HICS structure consists of five major functional • The General Staff consists of four significant positions. The operations section chief is responsible for developing areas: Command, Operations, Planning, Logistics, and implementing strategies and tactics and carrying out and Finance/Administration. These five areas form objectives set out by the incident commander, including staging, medical care, infrastructure, security, hazardous two groups: the Command Staff and General Staff. materials, and business continuity. The planning section chief is responsible for developing alternatives for tactical • The Command Staff is led by an incident commander operations, preparing incident action plans, and overseeing responsible for heading up the operation and determining incident-related data gathering and analysis. The logistics which parts of the action plan to activate and at what times. section chief supervises damage, sanitation, supply, transport, The public information officer provides essential information and nutrition and obtains necessary resources and medical to media, staff, and patients. The liaison officer acts as a supplies. Lastly, the finance/administration section chief conduit between the hospital and outside agencies. The The main campus cafeteria was converted into monitors incident-related costs and provides accounting, safety officer monitors situations and ensures the safety the supply staging area hub to keep all supplies procurement, and data analysis. Under each of these four of responders, staff, and patients. Finally, the medical/ readily available in the event of a surge. positions are several leaders and director roles responsible technical specialists assist the incident commander for the health system’s day-to-day operation. by providing crucial information and support.

18 2019 Annual Report 2019 Annual Report 19 NEW MRI ENHANCES PATIENT COMFORT, EASES ANXIETY There is a monitor in the scanning bore for those undergoing head scans and a monitor on the ceiling of the MRI room for those whose Firelands Regional Medical Center recently installed a heads can remain outside the bore. Patients can select a favorite nature theme, room lighting new General Electric MRI system that has dramatically color, music, and even a favorite movie. The improved patient experience and produces sharper, nature themes feature original 4K nature videos For many patients, having an clearer, and more detailed diagnostic images. created specifically for patients that can be paired with soothing music. Patients can MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) request a music style or enjoy their music on Health care professionals use MRI to diagnose a variety a compatible smartphone, MP3 player, or CD. can be at best unpleasant, and at of conditions, from torn ligaments to tumors. It is especially They can even preview and choose a nature valuable for examining the brain and spinal cord. Despite its theme in a waiting area before their exam or worst, terrifying. The standard MRI benefits as a diagnostic tool, for many patients undergoing view videos in advance to help ease anxiety. machine requires the patient to lie an MRI, the experience can be uncomfortable, loud, and extremely distressing for those who have claustrophobia. Mike Vickery, Director of Imaging Services still in a narrow tube for anywhere at Firelands, enlisted the help of neurologist The new MRI features Silent Scan noise reduction technology, Steven Benedict, MD, and neuroradiologist from 30 to 90 minutes, surrounded and a wider scanning bore (the tube where the scans are taken) Mark A. Buehler II, MD, when researching than previous MRI models. Additional comfort upgrades to The improvement in patient experience and scan the more advanced MRI units. “We initially by the pounding noise of the magnet. improve the patient experience include dense foam padding quality has been significant. “Having a wider and looked at three MRI companies. We visited on the table to minimize pressure points and the ability for shorter scan chamber and installing the Caring Patient anxiety and claustrophobia several hospitals to learn how the different feet-first entry and scanning to enable the patient to maintain MRI Suite has made the experience much more types of machines compared to each other can cause scans to be interrupted eye contact with their technologist. positive for patients. Anxiety has decreased, regarding software availability, patient which means less patient movement, less and uncompleted. This new MRI is housed within the Caring MRI Suite, comfort, and diagnostic capability,” says interruption of scans, and less need for designed to reduce patient anxiety, claustrophobia, and the Mike. “The General Electric MRI and Caring sedation. As for scan quality, the magnet’s need for sedation. Patients will enter the Caring MRI Suite and MRI Suite had technological advances in both strength in the new MRI is twice as much personalize the suite to please their senses of sight and sound, patient comfort and image quality that the as that of the previous MRI, resulting in resulting in a more relaxed and less anxious atmosphere. others lacked.” much clearer images,” says Mike.

20 2019 Annual Report 2019 Annual Report 21 THE “CADDYSHACK” OPEN CELEBRATES 10 YEARS OF FUN AND FUNDRAISING

In 2009 Alice Springer, director of development Craig Stahl, a Sandusky businessman, and a former Sandusky city commissioner, was the for The Foundation for Firelands, was asked by first individual Alice asked to join the planning the hospital’s president and CEO to create a committee for the golf outing. He thought the idea was crazy, and the event would be a failure. charitable golf outing, with the money raised “Boy, was I wrong! It has been a fantastic to benefit Firelands Regional Health System fundraiser that has helped countless patients at Firelands. I have never been involved in such cancer patients. The summer was already full of a worthy event, such as this golf outing. The several well-established charity golf outings, and patients' stories about how these funds have positively impacted their lives and relieved their Alice knew that for the event to be a success, it burdens have touched my soul. We are helping would need a unique twist to draw participants. so many people with life-altering diagnoses when they need help most. That's why people like Her solution: The “Caddyshack” Open. “The to be involved and support the event. It’s inspiration for the event stemmed from my all- such a fun tournament; people love it!" male, golf-loving household. I have watched the The “Caddyshack” Open celebrated its tenth anniversary this year and has collectively Caddyshack movie 20 times, at a minimum. Most raised more than one million dollars to help golfers love the film, due to its subtle satire of golf support Firelands' patients. In 2016, the golf outing evolved into a two-day event with the and country club life. It seemed like the right, addition of "Comedy Night." Alice attended a and a fun, hook to attract golfers to participate,” comedy club in Arizona in late 2015 and found herself doubled over in laughter, listening to she says. comedian Jason Lawhead. His jokes centered on growing up in a large family, and of all things, Cleveland sports teams. Alice recalls, "At the time, I thought to myself, a comedy club with this type of relatable humor would be a hit back home." Following the show,

22 2019 Annual Report 2019 Annual Report 23 Alice additionally credits the success of this event to FUN! “We all have challenges in our lives – some more than others. FUN individuals plan this event. Our FUN donors spend a Sunday evening laughing with their friends, and the next day golfing on a beautiful golf course for a great cause. Counting our blessings and helping others is the hole-in-

one in life.” Jason and Jen Tusing have been event sponsors for Comedy Night and participants in the golf tournament. The Tusings have many heartstrings attached to the “Caddyshack” event. Comedy Night raises the The first time they attended the event, they were dating. The compelling patient stories drew them to participate. “Becoming audience’s spirits through involved has been a blessing on many levels. Not only have we been able to contribute to the cause, but we have also Alice waited to speak to Jason. She learned he grew up in The golf outing's long-standing success is a result of met some wonderful people we truly admire,” says Jen. Lorain, Ohio, and his father, Jim, is a two-time cancer survivor numerous people who have gotten behind the event. laughter. The proceeds of and former coach and athletic director. Jason is a “stand-up” In part, the tournament has been made possible by the Comedy Night lift the spirits In 2018, Tusing Builders & Roofing Services celebrated its kind of guy in more ways than one. She asked him if he would sponsorships of KeyBank, McDonald's / Siegfried Enterprises, 20th year in business. “We were looking for a way to tie in our perform in Sandusky for The "Caddyshack" Open in 2016, and and Dr. Amy and J.J. Reese. These donors all notably have 20th anniversary to our Comedy Club sponsorship,” says Jason. he agreed immediately. "Jason is kind-hearted and connects been “Bushwood Champ Main Event” sponsors over the past of patients receiving care at Generously, the couple built on the occasion and created a to our cause. He is also a sports broadcaster, and the crowd ten years. Dave Rengel, in 2011, and Craig Soule, in 2015, campaign they coined, “$20,000 in 20 Days.” Jason and Jen loves him! Jason has since evolved as our emcee for “Comedy shot a hole-in-one to win a new car, courtesy of Kasper Firelands Regional Medical invested countless hours on a social media campaign that shared Night," and recruits other stand-up comedians to participate.” Auto Group. Since 2012, Mathews Ford has sponsored a patient stories and why the cause was significant. “Lots of people "$100,000 shoot-out" and is now the "Hole-in-One" sponsor. Center. Behind the laughter, shared our post. Our goal was to raise $20,000 to help cancer Craig confessed, "When Alice came to me about possibly adding patients. The patient stories touched our hearts, and we knew a Comedy Night the eve before the golf outing, I thought the According to Laura Criscione, the development officer for and the cause, are the they would touch others if we could get the word out,” says Jen. idea was crazier than the "Caddyshack" idea. Again, I was the Foundation for Firelands, the list of contributors who wrong! It has been as popular, if not more so, than the golf make this event a success is long. “They include donors of “Comedy Night Main Stage The night of the event, Jen and Jason presented a check for more outing. Comedy Night is a way for non-golfers to participate auction items; those who bid on items or purchase raffle than $20,000 to The Foundation for Firelands. They had surpassed in the event and has helped raise more charitable funds." tickets; sponsors who underwrite the event, and the donors Sponsors,” namely Ultimate their goal. Jen commented to Jason onstage that they had not who attend the golf outing and Comedy Night. Equally yet personally donated to the cause. In a surprise move, as the The “Caddyshack” Open Golf Scramble is one of many popular important are the planning committee members and the “raise your paddle” was about to begin, Jen and Jason pledged golf outings in the region, and possibly the zaniest. Golfers Software and Tusing Builders volunteers and caddies who donate their time to help. to match all paddle donations up to $10,000. The contributions wear their loudest golf attire to mirror the personas of the 1980 It is the culmination of everyone together, which greatly from the crowd exceeded $10,000, raising another $20,000 movies cast of wacky characters, who initially were played enhances our community's health beyond calculation." & Roofing Services. for the cause. It was a momentous night for patients served by by actors such as Chevy Chase, Rodney Dangerfield, and Bill Firelands. Jason and Jen shared, “Donating to our community Murray. An award is given annually for the “Craziest Pants.” fuels us most when working with Firelands. We know the money The funds raised from the golf outing directly support cancer raised stays local and directly helps people in our backyard.” patients receiving care at Firelands Regional Medical Center.

24 2019 Annual Report 2019 Annual Report 25 PHYSICIAN Donald Cundiff, M.D. David Hykes, D.O. Obesity and Nutritional Medicine Gastroenterology SPOTLIGHT Obesity medicine is dedicated to the comprehensive Gastroenterology is the study of the normal function care of patients with obesity. Clinicians who practice and diseases of the esophagus, stomach, small obesity medicine use evidence-based scientific and intestine, colon and rectum, pancreas, gallbladder, individualized approaches to treat obesity, helping bile ducts, and liver. patients achieve their weight and health goals. Each year, we shine a spotlight on some of I have a bachelor of arts in chemistry from Malone College in Canton, Ohio. I attended the Lake Erie College of I attended medical school at the University of Toledo College Osteopathic Medicine in Erie, Pennsylvania. the talented physicians who care for you at of Medicine and Life Sciences and completed my residency Firelands Regional Health System. We are in family medicine at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus. I completed both my residency and fellowship at Millcreek I met my wife, who was a nursing student while I was Community Hospital in Erie, Pennsylvania. My fellowship proud to bring you quality care, close to home. in medical school. After my residency, we moved to the included training in hepatology at the Cleveland Clinic, Sandusky area to be close to her family in Milan. I practiced pediatrics at Pittsburgh Children’s Hospital, and general family medicine for 22 years before deciding to focus on gastroenterology at Excela Health System in Greensburg/ obesity medicine. Latrobe, Pennsylvania. I was recruited by the physicians who trained me in that area upon completion of my fellowship. After I became board certified in obesity medicine, I worked in Lexington, Kentucky, under the mentorship of a very well I chose to enter the medical field because I enjoy caring respected obesity medicine physician to gain more experience for people and helping them lead healthier lives. It is the in the field. I then moved to Lahey Hospital and Medical perfect fit for me. I chose gastroenterology because I like Center in Burlington, Massachusetts, for six and a half years. the blend of procedures, medicine, and direct patient care. I enjoyed the experience, but my wife and I wanted to move While we enjoyed living in Pennsylvania, my wife and I are back to the area. I became the medical director of the originally from the Vermilion area. After living out of the state Firelands Center for Coordinated Care in 2019. for 15 years, we realized we missed the area and wanted our While practicing family medicine, I saw quite a few patients children to grow up here and near their grandparents. We like struggling with weight gain and weight loss. I became the small-town feel and the many summer activities available. intrigued with the science behind obesity and nutrition, When I interviewed at Firelands, I was impressed by my future and the relationship of exercise and nutrition to the disease. colleagues’ kindness, experience, and professionalism. Obesity is more than a lifestyle choice: it’s a disease. I like being at a regional hospital and value Firelands’ It’s much more complicated than most people, including commitment to the community. It is a collegial working physicians, realize. Obesity and nutritional medicine allows environment focused on the best patient care. me to help people and be intellectually stimulated as well. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family, As the medical director of the Center for Coordinated Care, watching my children participate in their various activities, I treat obesity and diabetes. We use a multi-disciplinary, fly fishing, and traveling. state-of-the-art approach to both diseases, with pharmacists, dieticians, nurse practitioners, and an exercise physiologist on our team. The hospital is very supportive of the program and its goals. It’s refreshing to work for an institution that is not in the healthcare business for the money but to help people.

26 2019 Annual Report 2019 Annual Report 27 Adam Kapler, D.O. Alexander Keister, D.O Jared Lizzi, D.O. Lawrence McCormack, M.D. Neurologist Emergency Medicine Emergency Medicine Gastroenterology

Neurology is concerned with the diagnosis and treatment The practice of emergency medicine includes the initial The practice of emergency medicine includes the initial Gastroenterology is the study of the normal function and of disorders of the nervous system, which includes the evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, coordination of care evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, coordination of care diseases of the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon brain, the spinal cord, and the nerves. These disorders among multiple providers, and disposition of any patient among multiple providers, and disposition of any patient and rectum, pancreas, gallbladder, bile ducts, and liver.

may consist of Alzheimer’s disease, amyotrophic lateral requiring expeditious medical, surgical, or psychiatric care. requiring expeditious medical, surgical, or psychiatric care. I graduated from the Ohio State University Medical School sclerosis (ALS), concussion, epilepsy, migraine, multiple and served my internship and internal medicine residency I’m originally from Carey, Ohio, a small town located close I grew up listening to stories about Firelands at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. My father, sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, and stroke. to Findlay. I went to undergraduate school at the University Regional Medical Center from my mom, Rosemary, who was a pathologist, had trained there, and I was familiar of Findlay, and I attended medical school at the Ohio who was a secretary in the pathology department I’m a big fan of my home state of Iowa. Not only did I grow with the institution and the area. University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine in for many years. Hearing about her experiences is up in Iowa, but I received most of my education there as Athens. I completed a residency in emergency medicine the reason I became interested in medicine. I originally planned to pursue a career in nephrology, but well. I went to Des Moines University for undergraduate in the 1970s, the specialty was in its infancy. Nephrologists at MetroHealth Medical Center and the Cleveland Clinic I attended Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic and graduate school and then attended Des Moines had to make their own dialysis machines, and I wasn’t in Cleveland. Medicine in Athens after my undergraduate school at University’s Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine program. mechanically inclined. I did a rotation in gastroenterology I’ve always known that I wanted to pursue a career in Heidelberg University in Tiffin, Ohio. The first two years of My introduction to Ohio happened in my third year of and loved it. I did a three-year gastroenterology fellowship emergency medicine. Before I started medical school, medical school are spent in the classroom, and the third medical school when I came to Firelands for clinical at Scripps University in La Jolla, California, one year in I was a volunteer firefighter in Carey, which gave me an and fourth-year students complete rotations in the clinical rotations. I had no intention of leaving Iowa permanently. research and two years in clinical work. After I finished my rotations, I planned to return to idea of emergency medicine. I spent my third and fourth setting at teaching hospitals. I did both of my clinical years Iowa. But while in Sandusky, I met my wife. years of medical school at Firelands, where I completed at Firelands. I was in my third year of medical school, and I’m from the east side of Cleveland and wanted to come back clinical rotations in many specialties, including emergency I still hadn’t decided what type of medicine to practice. to the Cleveland area when I finished my fellowship. One of There were six of us from Des Moines and six others medicine. I liked the fast pace, the variety of cases, and Then two experiences led me to emergency medicine. my Ohio State classmates who was from Sandusky told me from Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic how ER physicians can help so many community members My lung collapsed, and I had to go to the Firelands ER, the hospitals in town were looking for a gastroenterologist Medicine, including Elyse Tinker, a Norwalk native who in a single day. I was impressed with how they took charge where I later completed a rotation. From that moment and that I should check it out. My wife and I visited in I later married. We both went to Chicago for residency, of each situation and how much the patients depended on on, I was sold on emergency medicine. I like how ER January of 1978 just after a giant snowstorm. I remember she in family practice and I in neurology. She wanted to them for help. physicians do a little bit of everything. You have to be the hospital administration didn’t think they’d ever convince practice in her hometown and be near her family. I had ready for whatever comes through the door. I enjoy me to come to Ohio from California, but I was from the east done a rotation with Advanced Neurological Associates, and After I finished my residency in Cleveland, I asked Dr. Scott the controlled chaos that is emergency medicine. side of Cleveland and was used to snow. when I finished my residency, they asked me to join them. Campbell, the director of the Firelands Regional Medical Center Emergency Room, if there might be a job for me here. After I completed my residency at Marietta Memorial I was the first and only gastroenterologist in Sandusky for I’ve always been fascinated with electronics, circuitry, I liked the staff in the ER and the hospital in general. They Hospital in Marietta, Ohio, I came home. I grew up in five years. I was able to recruit Dr. Martin Beerman, which and plumbing, which is similar to the study of neurology. were friendly and helpful, and I enjoyed working with them. Huron and like the area. I wanted to live and work here helped tremendously. Dr. David Hykes joined us about eight It’s similar to solving a puzzle. It also involves quite to be close to my family. ER Docs, the medical group years ago, and this summer Dr. Cameron Ditty started his a bit of patient interaction. A neurologist must spend Before I did my rotations, the only time I had been to that staffs the Firelands emergency room, asked practice in Sandusky. time talking and listening to patients in order to Sandusky was to go to Cedar Point. But during the two me to join their practice. I happily accepted. pinpoint where in the nervous system the problem years I lived here, I developed an appreciation for what For the size of our community Firelands Regional Medical originates and then narrow down possible diagnoses. the area has to offer. There is plenty to do, and I enjoy I like that Firelands is a community hospital instead Center is a very accomplished hospital. We have a solid base all the different lake activities. Sandusky has everything of a large institution. The doctors, nurses, techs, of family practice and subspecialty physicians that can serve During my medical school and residency years, I trained you need but still has a small-town atmosphere. The and the entire team are more like a family instead most of the community’s healthcare needs. There’s not much in many large medical institutions. I’ve always liked people are welcoming and neighborly. And it was close of co-workers. I enjoy working at a place where I that we can’t do. Firelands is also a very friendly hospital. Firelands. It’s not too big and not too small. I enjoy how to Carey, where some of my family still lives. My wife and like to be, and with people I consider my family. The administration and medical staff get along very well. everyone knows each other and how well everyone works I bought a house and plan to stay here for quite a while. In many hospitals, particularly those in bigger cities, that together. It has a wide variety of services and good acuity isn’t the case. of care. I’m thrilled with my decision to stay in Ohio. As far as I’m concerned, Sandusky is an undiscovered gem. Coming here was the right choice for my family and me.

28 2019 Annual Report 2019 Annual Report 29 Richard D. Patterson, Jr., M.D. Mourhaf Traboulssi, MD, FACC Bo Zhao, MD Radiologist Cardiologist Hematology and Oncology

Radiologists are medical doctors that specialize in Cardiology is the field of medicine that specializes in Oncologists diagnose and treat cancers of all types. They use diagnostic tools like diagnosing and treating injuries and diseases using diagnosing and treating diseases of the heart, blood biopsies, endoscopies, X-rays and other imaging, nuclear medicine, and blood tests. medical imaging (radiology) procedures (exams/tests) vessels, and circulatory system. These diseases include Cancer surgeons, or surgical oncologists, remove tumors, while medical oncologists such as X-rays, computed tomography (CT), magnetic coronary artery disease, heart rhythm problems, and treat cancers with chemotherapy. Radiation oncologists use multiple forms of radiation resonance imaging (MRI), nuclear medicine, positron heart failure. to eliminate tumors. emission tomography (PET) and ultrasound. I received my Doctor of Medicine degree at the University I graduated from Dalian Medical University, China, in 1996, with a Bachelor of I attended undergraduate school at Miami University of of Damascus in Syria and served on the faculty of Human Medicine degree. I pursued postgraduate training in general surgery and obtained Ohio in Oxford and medical school at the University of Medicine at the university for two years. I completed my internal a Master of Medical Sciences degree in 1999, followed by a Doctor of Medicine degree Cincinnati College of Medicine in Cincinnati. I served a five- medicine internship and cardiology fellowship at the University from Peking University Health Sciences in 2002. I then came to the United States, year residency at Case Western Reserve University Hospitals of Louisville Hospitals, Louisville, Kentucky. After I finished where I did postdoctoral research at the University of Kentucky and Mount Sinai School were I received diagnostic radiology training and developed my education, I came to Firelands Regional Medical Center. of Medicine. My research focus was on mutagenesis and tumorigenesis. I served my CT guided interventional skills. I finished my education with I was drawn to cardiology because it combines all the exciting residency in internal medicine at RWJ Barnabas Hospital in New Jersey, followed by a one-year fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, aspects of medicine. I like how cardiology requires you to use my hematology and oncology fellowship training at the Cleveland Clinic. In addition to where I developed ultrasound guided interventional skills. your brain, your hands, and the latest technological techniques practicing at University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center at Firelands Regional Medical I chose the field of radiology because I like the role to treat patients. Center, I am a clinical assistant professor at Case Western Reserve University School of radiologists play in overall patient care. I enjoy the analytical Medicine. At Firelands, I practice general hematology and oncology, and I’m the cancer When I was recruited to join the Firelands medical staff problem solving involved in helping clinicians make a committee’s co-chair. twenty-one years ago, the hospital was beginning its heart diagnosis. Sometimes radiologists can confirm a diagnosis, program. I was intrigued by the idea of being part of the I’ve been naturally drawn to the medical sciences, but my interest in oncology came from and other times he or she can redirect the pathway to finding team that would build the program from the ground up. I family experiences with cancer. My grandfather and mother both had the disease, and my a diagnosis. I also like performing image-guided procedures, thought the task would be both challenging and rewarding. wife struggled with breast cancer nine years before she passed away. both diagnostic and therapeutic. Although mostly behind the scenes, radiologists are a very integral part of medical care. I’ve always been impressed with the Firelands administration My research in the biology of cancer has given me a good foundation in understanding and staff. The hospital has a small town, friendly atmosphere, how the disease works at a molecular level, which in turn helps me guide my patients I like the old world charm of Sandusky. Everyone is so but provides complex, sophisticated care. My colleagues and during such a difficult time. I can help them better understand their treatment and the welcoming and helpful. I’m sure being on the shores of I can offer the type of treatment we were trained to do. Firelands disease itself. Because of my family’s experience with cancer, I can relate to their situation Lake Erie is a draw for everyone, but for me, I can’t get provides physicians with state-of-art equipment and technology better and understand their fears and concerns. Everyone’s cancer is different. I tailor enough of Cameo’s pizza! that enables us to perform procedures and treatment that my approach and treatment to each individual, depending on a variety of factors. Firelands Regional Medical Center provides physicians are usually only available at larger healthcare institutions. an uncommon combination: the ability to offer all the As a result, I am able to specialize in general cardiology, Coming to the United States enabled me to participate in advanced research possibilities personalized care of a community hospital and access nuclear cardiology, echocardiography, transesophageal and training. I enjoy living in the Sandusky area, and I like the people here. They are down- to the newest and finest technology that is typically only echocardiography, and cardiac catheterization. to-earth and very easygoing. We’re not that far from Cleveland, where I have a lot of friends, available in a large metropolitan hospital. and I can stay in touch with them. Working at Firelands provides me a unique opportunity to Another advantage is how fabulous my patients are. Even provide quality cancer care to area residents in a smaller city. You don’t have to travel far to The Firelands Department of Radiology is truly my work though I’m from another country, my patients are very friendly receive state-of-the-art treatment. For example, we currently have twenty-five clinical trials family. The nurses and technologists are well trained. The and accommodating. I like them tremendously. I also like the available to patients. I like the multi-disciplinary team we have and enjoy being part of it. goal every day is to work together as a team to provide the Sandusky area because of the many lake activities and the best patient care. Our administrators are focused not only proximity to such larger cities as Cleveland, Toledo, and Detroit. on the “health” of our hospital but also on fostering I came to the United States for two main reasons. I had family a positive work environment, allowing for exceptional here, and I wanted to pursue advanced training in cardiology, collaboration and patient care. which was not available in Syria. I am very happy with the decision I made.

30 2019 Annual Report 2019 Annual Report 31 Under Tom’s leadership, the company’s board of directors established the Robert M. Routh Memorial Fund as a resource for the family to advance the values of Christianity and aid those After Thomas M. Routh, in need. Tom’s family decided to contribute to The Foundation for Firelands to create a Heart Fund to assist cardiac patients the President of the with financial needs. Tom’s wife, Chris, and their children thought WHY J.H. Routh Packing it appropriate since Tom died of cardiac complications. Company and Chairman The Foundation for Firelands created the Routh Family Heart Fund with the generous donation in 2019 to serve cardiac of the Firelands Regional patients who are uninsured or underinsured. The fund has helped Medical Center’s Board patients who have suffered a heart attack and require a device of Trustees unexpectedly called a LifeVest™. LifeVest™ is an external defibrillator, which WE prevents sudden cardiac death until an automatic implantable passed away in October cardiac defibrillator can be placed in the patient. As many as 1 2018, his family began in 36 patients will experience sudden cardiac arrest within the first month after suffering a massive heart attack. Still, medical exploring ways to guidelines and Medicare requirements prohibit an implantable GIVE commemorate the life defibrillator from being inserted in patients for forty days. The LifeVest™ is the best treatment for these patients. This device The Thomas M. of their beloved husband, provides peace of mind for patients and their families. father, grandfather, Unfortunately, some insurance companies do not cover the uncle, and brother. considerable cost of renting a life-saving device. Due to the Routh Family generosity of the Routh Family Heart Fund, patients can obtain the LifeVest™. Heart Fund

“We wanted to do something that would not only Tom Routh was a humble, generous honor Tom but help people as well. Tom was a very giving, kind man who helped many people and kind man who had an unwavering during his life. We wanted to recognize his strong commitment to Firelands and the health commitment to others,” explains Martha Routh and well-being of our community,” says Taylor, Tom’s sister. Alice Springer, director of development The Routh family, which owned the JH Routh Packing for the Foundation for Firelands. “We Company in Sandusky for generations, has a long history of philanthropy. are very grateful to the Routh family for “It’s related to our faith,” says Martha. “Our grandparents, John H. and Helen Routh were devout Christians who continuing their legacy of giving and always emphasized the value of kindness and caring for others.” remembering Tom with such a thoughtful Their oldest son, Robert M. Routh, served as president and truly needed gift. of Routh Packing for many years, continuing the tenets of faith and service.

32 2019 Annual Report 2019 Annual Report 33 Thank you to the following 2019 generous benefactors who have provided gifts that help our care team respond to the healthcare needs of our communities.

34 2019 Annual Report 2019 Annual Report 35 Lisa Balconi Charles and Consetta Boles The Canning Family Corso’s Flower & Garden Center Tim Dorsey Fitness Macy Balduff Travis and Dawn Bonnett Heather Cantu Diana Corwin Elizabeth and Dan Dower Jo Ballard Jaime Borders Jennifer Capizzi Christy Cox Angela Downs 2019 Justin Ballinger Patricia Bordner Julie Capodice Susan Cramer Martyn Drabik-Hamshare Kandy Banahan Steve Bowe Tina Capodice Andrea Crawford Arlene Druckenmiller Generous Bank of America Kim Bowie Tony Caponi Lisa and Jim Crescimano Virginia Duff Sharon and Bob Barnes Erica Bowman Jaime Caporini Laura and Billy Criscione Becky Dukeman Barnes Wendling Dick and Debe Brady Kenneth and Sharon Carbary Jayme and Bill Criscione David and Lindsay Dunn Benefactors Barra Lisa and Justin Brady Card Club Members Cheryl and Jim Crooks Amy and Kevin Durbin Trisha Barth Gurli Branco Reggie Carter Darlene and Jason Crooks Donna Durbin A Perfect Pixel Photography Blanche Batesole Phyllis and Joe Bransky Thomas and Ann Cassidy Alex Cruey Holly Duttera Larry and Mary Aaron Mary and Dan Bauer Daniel and Jean Brattain Angela Catalano Barb Curran Mike Eaton Andrea Absher Laraine Bauer Dr. Dale and Maura Braun Catawba Island Club Barbara Curtis MaryEllen and Greg Edinger Brett and Hillary Adams Krystan Bauer Jon Brausch Julia Catlett Sarah Curzydlo Dr. Essam Elashi Courtney Adkins Bethany Bauman Breast Cancer Fund of Ohio Cedar Corner Connie Dagg Judy and Marv Elliott Advanced Neurologic Associates, Inc Kevin Baxter Pamela Bressler Cedar Fair Entertainment Company Kathleen Dahmen Dr. Daniel Elskens Max hner Dr. Yuerong Bayer Bridge HomeCare Partners, LLC Cedar Point James Dahnke Holly and Jarret Ensign Ahoy Inn Guesthouse Sandie Beal Thorvald and Ruth Brink CHI Living Communities Jeff and Sandy Dalton ER Doc, Inc. Dr. Rajender and Rita Ahuja Lawrence and Marianne Bedee Cindy Brink Ralph Chamberlain Becky and Joe Dandurand Kate Erf Antonio and Margaret Alcala Dr. Martin and Karlynn Beerman Karen Brixie Mark and Susan Charlton Lauren Daniels Erie County Community Foundation Lee and Nick Alexakos Susan and David Behrens Joan Brock Jacqueline Chasteen Susan Daugherty Dr. David Ernst and Christine Barry Dexter Alexander Jessica Belcher Jim and Barb Brossia Susie Cheek Stephen and Phyllis Davey Steve and Amy Ernst Brian and Kristin Allen Jackie Bellamy Matt and Amber Brotzki Margaret Cheetham Sue Davison Roberta Espejo AllianceBernstein L.P. Christina Belmont Blendia Brown Angela Chesser Nichole Dehn Tony Esposito Tatiana Alperovich and Dr. Mikhail Kirnus Abbey Bemis Lori and Doug Brown Debbie Chesser Michael Delahunt Julie Etherington American Colors, Inc Giovanni Bendetta Judith Brown Richard and Lori Choquette Brenda and Rich Delamatre Shelly Everett and Rob Kreimes Ike Amison Dr. Steven and Melanie Benedict Steven and Elaine Brown City of Sandusky Marsha Delor Opalk Alli Evert Kathy Amison Marlene and Andrew Benko Susan Brown Civista Bank Gene Delp Elizabeth and Gregory Eytchison Tina Ammanniti Arlyn and Candace Bensch Karen and Leo Brown Karen Claar Scotia Delpercio Mary Jane and Lyle Faber The Ancora Group, INC Joanne Berardi Kristy Brownell Alvin and Laurie Clair Cindy and Frank DeLuca Scott Fais Chris Antel Lindsay Berger Barbara Brownlow Jacquie and David Clark Kimberly Deming Fancy Me Boutique Kathy Archibald Terri and Peter Bergman Francis Brozena Josh and Jen Clark Patricia Demuth Anna Fantozzi Maria Arellano Arroyo Ursula Beseler Jennifer Brubaker Clark Business Solutions, LLC Dr. Nick and Heidi Denbesten Traci Fay Linda Armstrong Julia Beverick Mark and Jennifer Bruyere Amy and Mark Claus Daria Deno Jolene Felder Jane and Christopher Arnold Tammy Biglin Buckeye Broadband Barb Clemons Robert Densmore David Fenn Debbie Artino Patricia Bignoli Buckingham Asset Management, LLC Cleveland Browns Dr. Anthony and Colette DeRiso Beth and Kody Ferguson Mary Ary Angela Billman Jody Buller Amanda Cloud Christine Desalle Jennifer Filpo Erica Ashford Barb Biltz Anna Bundren Mary Cmar Concetta Di Rosa Findley, Inc. Ronald and Dorothy Atkinson Ann Bingham Sally Burger Ingrid Coiffard Dick and Donna Dibbs Dave Finger Dawn Austin Biogen Tamara Burt Julia Colavincenzo Ashley Dickman Jenae and Sean Finneran Cesare Avallone Dr. Michael Blank and Dr Kari Ketvertis Katie Busch The Commons of Providence Jessica Didion Sukie and Rich Finneran Dr. Christopher and Melissa Avendano David and Patricia Blatt Joey Butcher Community Hospitalists Stephanie Diederich Firelands Regional Medical Center AVI FoodSystems Mike and Terri Bleile Joe and Kim Buti Carrie Condon Jennifer Dietrich Accounting Department Tom and Marilyn Aylward Andrea Blumensaadt Celene Cahlik Dr. Thomas and Laura Conley Erin and Ryan Dillard Firelands Regional Medical Dr. Michael and Patricia Babiuch Stacy and Tim Boals Jim and Sandy Cairelli Jessica Conrad Kristi Dillery Center Auxiliary John Bacon Monica Boda Cameo Pizza Christina Coons Joseph and Anita Donahue Firelands Regional Medical Center Behavioral Health and Joy Bahnsen Mary Baumgartner and Michael Bode Dr. Scott and Paula Campbell Dr. Marsha Cooper Cynthia Donahue Quality Departments Baird Foundation, Inc Sarah Bodi Tracey Campbell Tonia Copsey Sharon Dorman Firelands Regional Medical Center Ellen Baker Scott Canfield Amy Bohn-Green Jennifer Cordle The Randolph J. & Estelle Cancer Center Team M. Dorn Foundation

36 2019 Annual Report 2019 Annual Report 37 Nancy Gallagher Cindy and Bob Hare Dan Howell Gloria Kenne Colleen Lewis Sally Galloway Harley Ellis Devereaux Kathy Hower KeyBank Steve and Sharon Lichtcsien Tasha Gama Debra Harren John Hufnagle Mary Ann and Gene Kidwell Dr. Kristopher and Sandra Lindbloom 2019 Roberta Gangl Mary Ellen and Jim Hart Terence Hunady Donna Kieffer Connie Link Vickie Gardner Roland Hart Susan Hunt Kevin Kieffer Kathleen Linz Generous Dr. Jeffrey and Mary Garman Lauri and Craig Hartman Nykyta Hunter Dr. Kyung H Kim Family Legacy Fund Cheyanna Littlejohn Jane and Roger Garner Beth Hartz Bryan Huntley Judy and Dick Kinzel Rosemary Lizzi Genentech Alissa Harvey Tom and Tricia Hutchison Amber Klein Gloria Lloyd Benefactors Martha and Arthur Gerold Jeanette Harvey Dr. David and Nicole Hykes Joan Kline Lori and Jeff Logan Lupe Gessner Dr. Chris and Kathleen Hassett Industrial Nut Corporation Judith and Richard Klotz Lord Abbett Investment Firelands Regional Medical Center Ghostly Manor Thrill Center Sue Hedrick Integrative Massage Therapy Beth Kluding Missie Lowrey Education Department Kristi and Ben Gibson Dr. John Helmkamp Andrea Itzkowitz Renee and Thomas Kluding Kurt and Deborah Loyd Firelands Regional Medical Center Catherine Gilchrist Lisa and Chuck Hemker Dr. Fred and Connie Itzkowitz Luella Knight The Luckiest Collection Environmental Services Team Venita Gilchrist Brittany Hemmer Jamie James Belinda and Robert Knoll Diana Lundy Firelands Regional Medical Gilmore Jasion Mahler, LTD Sarah Henkel Karen and Carl James Melissa and Paul KochLeah Koch Cynthia Lusk Center Home Health Team Jesse Gingrich Christopher and Marcy Henry Janotta & Herner Betty Koehler Ted Lux Firelands Regional Medical Center Rick and Gayle Jeffrey Barbara Koenig Steven and Rhonda Lynch Human Resources Department Patricia Glasgow Greg Hensel Lee and Sandra Jewett Brian and Jill Kollars Kula Lynch Firelands Regional Medical Susan Glenn Lori Hernandez Center Laboratory Team Marcia Goff Kurt and Paige Hernon Dr. Anupam Jha Susan G. Komen Northwest Ohio Affiliate Richard and Gia Lynch, Jr. Firelands Regional Medical Center The Goff Family Dr. Timothy Herron Dr. Yuying Jiang Dennis and Susan Kopco The Maca Root Juice Bar & Eatery Marketing Department Lara Goldberg The Joseph and Olive Hert Jimmy John’s Peter and Marsha Kowalski David and Christine Mack Firelands Regional Medical Marcia Goodsite Charitable Trust Rhonda and Craig Johnson Leticia Kozbial-Brown Rachael Macko Center Medical Staff Team Kathy and Nick Gordon Sharon and Dave Herzer Sheri Johnson Edward and Delores Krause Sibley Mahler Firelands Regional Medical Center William Gosser John and Gayle Heston Gary and Sally Johnson Barbara Kresser Mary Majoy Patient Accounts Department Glenda Gray Hilarities, Pickwick and Frolic Emily Johnson Kurt Kresser Darren Majoy Firelands Regional Medical Center Great Lakes Chart Company John and Marie Hildebrandt Erika Johnson Katherine Kromer Jordan and Keri Manlet Physical Therapy, Occupational Gretchen Scott Mary Jane and Frank Hill Maren and James Johnston Chris Kromer Dave and Diane Marcus Therapy and Speech Therapy Team Beth and Don Grieves Lisa and Greg Hill Edward D Jones Edward Krystosik Liz and Mark Marinik Firelands Regional Medical Center Wally Grinnell, Sr Dianne Hillman Phillip Jordan Sara Kuba Elizabeth Markley School of Nursing Faculty and Staff Emily Gronberg Carrie Himmelman Shelly and Tim Jordan Zane and Lisa Kuhl Patty and Dennis Martin Firelands Symphony Orchestra Bonita Gropp HNI Healthcare Deborah Jordan Dr. Bryan Kuns Sandra Martinez Laverne Fish Jude Guerra James Hoffman Patrick Joreski Lori Kuns Jose Martinez Fisher-Titus Medical Center Peggy Guerra Linda and Richard Hohler Dr. Niharika Juwarkar Emily Kuns Emily and Mark Martucci Dawn Fitt Shannon and Jerry Guerra Ellen Hohler K & K Home Furnishings Andra and Ross Kurtz Mary B Myers Julie Flesher Tracy and Ron Guerra Martin Holkovic Kalahari Resorts and Conventions Alan and Kaye Kuzell Steve and Sara Massello Tim Force Roger and Deborah Gundlach Helen Holl Jenny Kaple Debbie Kyle Dr. Eric and Jody Mast Marilyn and Tom Forster Dr. Donald and Mary Ann Gustovich Amber and Jason Holland Marybeth Kaser Dr. Paul Laffay and Dr. Elizabeth Laffay Beth and Bob Mathews Cyndi Foster Brittany Gutschalk Quinn Holler Bryan Kasper Kayla and Alex Lakner Jamie and Rob Mathews Sandy and Wayne Foster Lorraine Haerr The Hologic Charitable Fund at Cynthia and Jerry Kasper Rhonda Lang Mathews Ford Lincoln Paul Fox & Sons Excavating LTD Steve Hafner The San Diego Foundation Kasper T.S., Inc. Richard Larson Jeanne Mattern, PhD Theodate E Francis Irrevocable Trust Juanita Hall Elaine Holtz Ted Kastor Jason Lawhead George C Matthes Candy and Gary Frankowski Jackie Hamernik Pamela Holzaepfel Paul Keech Barbara and Jim Lawhead Beverly Matthews Ashley Franks Jessica Hamm Rian Honaker Dr. Dan and Sharon Kelderhouse Linda Leahy Mary Matthias Josh and Jennifer Frederick Maria Hammons Dr. Young and Jae Hong Carol Keller Cathy Leal Barbara Mayer Breanne Fredrick Erica Hanko Carl Hopfinger Dr. Richard and Michaele Keller Donald and Diane Leck Catherine Mayle Ellen Frias Ritchey Hansen Lisa and Todd Horchler Laura and Dan Keller Mike and Halley Leffler Tim Mayles Diana and Donald Frost Sandra and Troy Hansen Dr. Judith and Jeffery Horchler Michael Kelley Dr. Don and Michael Lenhart Joel Mazza The Frost-Parker Foundation Lucille and Carl Hanson John and Sherry Hoty The Kelley’s Island Wine Company Barb and Dan Lesch James McBride Kathleen and Lawrence Furlong Barb and Jack Haplea House of Blues Connie Kendrick Lori Levorchick Cherie McCleese Darla Gaiser

38 2019 Annual Report 2019 Annual Report 39 Kristi Mitchell Oglesby Construction Inc Michael and Sarah Prout Robert and Beverly Ryan Tarina Sidoti Lisa Mize Marianne O’Halla Providence Care Center S & D Capital Family Michelle and Paul Siegfried Jo and John Moffitt Tina O’Hara Sue Pullano S & H Blinds & Floors Ron Siehda Jenna Molnar Dr. Thomas Olexa Susan Pumphrey Neal and Nancy Sabino Ronald Silverwood 2019 Dr. Judy and Bill Monaghan Tricia Oliver Josh Querin Lynn Sackett Carol Simpson Ben Moncher Rene Oltman Jim Raimondo Sylvia Sackett Liz and Kim Skrinak Dan Moncher David and Susan Omlor Donald Rausch Safe and Reliable Limousine Kelly Slater Generous Theresa Ann Monn Cathy Ontko RE/MAX Quality Realty - Linda Jeffrey Saffran Mary Slattery Louise Moon Dana Opfer Armstrong & The A Team Dr. Farid and Rosie Said David and Tammy Slauterbeck Benefactors Connie Moore Ron Opfer Patricia Redding Michelle and Jason Salis Amanda Smith Jo Moore Sarah and Jared Opfer John Rees Jacqueline Salter Bill Smith Jason and Kim McClure Rob Moore and Kathryn Claire and Corey Opfer Dr. Amy and JJ Reese Dr. Eugene Sanders Charles and Michele Smith Dr. Lawrence and April McCormack Muehlhauser Moore Julie and Ed Opfer Rosemary Reidy Leslie Sandles Greg Smith Lee and Anne McDermond Autumn Morgan Dorothy Osborn Jennifer Reiman Sandusky Fireworks Super Store Katherine and Tyson Smith Laura McDowell Eric Morgan Osborn Engineering Melissa Reinbolt Sandusky State Theatre Lois Smith Gregg McDowell Karen Mork Paddle & Climb Reminger Co., LPA Sandusky Yacht Club Patricia Smith Cynthia McGinnis Pamela Morris Heidi Painter Paula and Dave Rengel Sanofi Genzyme Shannon Smith Anne and Jim McGookey Mosser Construction, Inc. Paper Moon Vineyards Revenue Group Marty Sawicki Steve and Kathryn Smith Ann and Carl McGookey Tiffany Motley Carolyn Parrish Harold Rew Sawmill Creek Shops William Smith, III Holly and Peter McGory Marsha and Dr. Christopher Mruk Denise Parrish Beth Rhodes Mark Schababerle Pamela Smith-Droll Dr. Pat and Elaine McGuinn Joanne Mueller Dr. Kenneth and Louanne Parschauer Deborah Rhodes Judy Schaeffer Marilyn Snedden Mel McGuire Burns Mulberry Street Properties LLC Dr. Frank and Kathleen Parzynski Dr. Robert and Brenda Rice Rachel Schaffer Marty Sofia Jody and Jay McKillips Kathleen Mulvin Amanda Paseka Mitchell Rice Walter Schaufler Kaleen Soisson Robin McNulty Marisa and Tony Munafo Theodore Patrick Christine Richardson Dr. James and Carol Scherger Annette Solet John and Brenda McNulty Jodi Munk Tricia Patten Dr. David and Dana Riemann Marianne Schmidt Carrie Solly Medical Mutual Margaret Murray Paul Motry Memorial Fund Marilyn E. Ries Mary Ann Schmitt Rosaria and James Sortino MEDNAX Services Inc. Martha and Dennis Murray Payne Nickles & Company Dr. Kathleen Rinkes Harold Schonhardt Lisa Sortino Liz Meggitt Nolan Murray Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc Gina Risaliti Kimberly Schreiner The SOS Group Jamie Meinelschmidt John Muscetta Pelz Lettering Inc Val and Steve Ritzenthaler Bev and Jim Schrickel Spa Kalahari Patricia Mellen William and Linda Muthig Patricia Pepitone Dr. Larry and Emily Robinson Jeanne Schroeder Mike and Casey Sparks Dru and Tahnee Meredith The Mylander Foundation Harry and Paula Perdue Rick and Joanna Rocco Tara Schuster Spartina 449 The Charles Merz and Evelyn Kaitlynn Napholz Damian Perkins Tanya and Don Roesch Steve and Valerie Schuster Speak of the Devil Scott Merz Memorial Fund National Automobile Dealers Perkins Cheer Club Cathy and Dave Rogers Ryan and Meagan Scott Linda and David Speer Kara and Josh Mesenburg Automobile Charitable Foundation Perkins Restaurant & Bakery Janice Rolsten SEI Robert and Martha Speers Sally Mesenburg National Christian Foundation Deb Perrin Virginia Rosebrook Molly Selinsky Martha Sperry Jack and Dianna Mesnard Navin, Haffty and Associates Perry proTech Charles Rosenbaum Sellers Publishing Jim and Laura Spicer Gary Meyers Don Nelson Dr. Baird Pfahl, Jr. Nicki Rospert Christine Selmen Michael and Joann Spisak M-H Recycling Dustin and Lori Ness Sheila Pfanner Kelly Ross Jim and Jody Sennish Jessica Spooner Dr. Stephen and Joanna Miely Network for Good Morgan Pfeiffer Ralph Roth Arthur and Barbara Shaffer JoAnn and Judson Spore Rene Mihalic The New York Community Trust Gary and Pat Pisarsky Lyle and Betty Ann Rowe Jaymie Shanker Sports Facilities Management LLC Mikey’s Frozen Yogurt Morgan Newcomer Alyce and Rosario Piscitello Janine Rowland Erica Sharkey Bill and Alice Springer Duff and Gina Milkie Heather Newkirk Larry and Laurie Pitts Ronald Ruble Shannon Shaw Derek Sprouse Jennifer Miller Jason Ninke Plante Moran, PLLC Barbara Ruggles Dr. Karen Sheehan and Brian Cockrell Janet Sprow Craig Miller Noble Axes Nancy and Skip Plesnarski Marcia Russ Carol Sheldon Robert and Lori Stacy Jim and Martha Miller Marsha Noftz Plum Brook Country Club Karen Russell Pat and Cam Shenigo Craig and Sue Stahl Mackenzie Miller NOMS Eye Care Matt and Nadine Pompeani Dr. Tom and Jean Russin Mary Kay Shepherd Angela Stanley Miller Boat Line NOMS Foundation Connie Porter Sylvia Ruthsatz Derrick Shepherd Sherry Stanley Laura Mincheff Jeremy and Abigail Normington-Slay Michelle and Bill Porter, Jr Denao and Jackie Ruttino Lisa Sheppard Sean and Kerry Steffanni Paula Mischler Deborah North Judy Porterfield Jalicia Ruttino David Shipley Charlie and Pat Steffanni Dr. Brad and Lisa Mitchel Dr. Karl Oberer George and Michele Poulos RxPreferred Benefits Laurel Shober James and Penny Steffanni Kristina and Greg O’Brien Poulos + Schmid Design Group, Inc. Martha Ryan Jason Shupe The Sam S. and Rose Stein Foundation

40 2019 Annual Report 2019 Annual Report 41 Tromi Corp Ruth and John West Guardian Firelands Regional Medical Beverly J. King by True Alpha Wealth Management Jennifer West Center 4th Floor Team by Jody and Jay McKillips Ronald Silverwood Maria Trump Westbrook Country Club Angel Donors Dr. Thomas Kramer by Cathleen Tucker Michele Westerman Firelands Regional Medical Sally and Gary Johnson 2019 Center 4 North Team by Herb Turner Ryan Whaley Ryan Lesniewski by The Canning Family Bill Turton Lezlie and Tom Whaley and their Patty and Dennis Martin Generous Firelands Regional Medical Jen and Jason Tusing Susan Whelan Dr. John Liebenthal by Center IT Team by honorees Beverly and Robert Ryan Tusing Builders and Roofing Services Mallory White Tony Caponi Benefactors UIS Insurance and Investments Jeffery White Connie Link by Firelands Regional Medical Center Bill and Alice Springer Ultimate Software Jim and Norma Wible Dr. Jean Paul Amegee by Radiology Department by Tessa Steinemann Margaret Urban Wickens Herzer Panza Dr. Judy and Bill Monaghan David Fenn Kylene Liphart by Christina Steinmetz Giovanni Bendetta Vacationland Federal Credit Union Leon and Mary Ellen Wieber Dr. Timothy Amidon by Dawn Fitt by Carol Steuk Holly and Gary Valko Michelle Wightman-Karrie Wieber Bill and Alice Springer Patty and Dennis Martin Cheyanna Littlejohn by Jessica and William Steuk Charitable Foundation Sandra Martinez Kelly and Brad VanCauwenbergh Clover Andres by Kay Fox by Jessica Stevens Tina Vara-Korotky Dawn and Ryan Wikel April McCormack Marsha Opalk Jenna Lizzi by Lisa Stevens Amy Wiles Michelle Rowe Dr. Albert and Karen Vargas Jessica Boreman by Dr. Susan Gallagher by Amanda Stickles Kate Vargo Ted Willett April McCormack Marianne and Lawrence Bedee Dr. W. Patrick McGuinn by Lenora Stiger Mallory Williams April McCormack Megan Vaschak Dr. Dale Braun by Vickie Gardner by James and Penny Steffanni Martin and Sandra Stites Deb Vassar Matt Williams Linda Reichenbach Bill and Alice Springer Robin McNulty by Becki and John Stock Madeline Ventline Laurie and Mike Williamson Rebecca Brewer by Erica Gast by Jody and Jay McKillips Kelly Stockner Dixie and Barry Vermeeren Carrie Wilson Patty and Dennis Martin Mark and Susan Charlton Nichole Merriman by Laurie Storer David and Shelley Veverka Patricia and William Wilson Andrew Brown by Rebecca Getz by Marsha Opalk Jim and Heather Stouffer Cheryl Vickers Wilson Sporting Goods Mary Kay Shepherd Cynthia McGinnis Kristen Mossing by Dr. Leanne Strack Mike Vickery Timothy Wise Jennie Buchanan by Alex Goodrich by Jody and Jay McKillips Melodie Streng Vine and Olive Eric and Jennifer Wobser Dr. Judy and Bill Monaghan Anonymous Dr. Michael Murray by Lee Summers Jen and Dave Voight Thomas and Mary Wolf Bill and Alice Springer Brook Green by Sharon Clifford DJ and Angela Swearingen Lori Volker Carol and Art Wolfe Dr. Jeffrey Buehrer by Jo Ballard Dr. Mona Nataprawira by Keith and Lauren Sweigert Morgan and Chuck Wadding Amy Wolfe Linda Reichenbach Derrick Grohe by Jody and Jay McKillips Lisa Syverson Zach Waddington Jonathan Wolshuck Truc Bui by Marsha Opalk Pam Nims by Elizabeth Taylor Dottie and Fred Waldock Kayla Worcester Jo Ballard Tanya Guthrie by Jody and Jay McKillips Shelby Taylor Shirley and George Waldock Chrissy and Don Wostmann Kiley Burris by Sue Hedrick Cindy Patterson by Martha Taylor and the Linda Waldock Linda Wrenn William and Patricia Wilson Valerie Hall by Ted Lux Thomas Routh Family David Waller Dawn Wright Mekenna Bush by Marsha Opalk Barb Phillips by Tea 2 Sea Brett Ward Teresa Wright Keri and Jordan Manlet Dawn Hohler by Ted Lux Susan Teagarden Casey Warner John Wright Stephanie Butler by Bill and Alice Springer Dr. Brian Printy by Telamon Construction, Inc Marni Warner Dr. Susie Wyse Gary and Sally Johnson Kyle Homerick by Anonymous Donald and Donna Terek Sara Warner Julie Yaratch Care Team Providers at Firelands Giovanni Bendetta Kimberly Riedy by Lori and Tom Theisen Sydney Watson Mary Ellen and Donald Yontz Regional Medical Center by Dr. David Hykes by Christine Antel Jody and Jay McKillips Heather Thomas Rhonda Watt Stan Zaharewicz Patty and Dennis Martin Valerie Ritzenthaler by Jake Thomas Greg and Amy Wearsch Dr. Sherif Zaky Kelly Cheesman by Makayla Jenkins by Sandra Martinez Bill and Alice Springer Ron Thompson Nichole Weatherwax Elaine Zang Jeanne Schroeder Megan Robertson by Deb Timm Angel Wechter Bernhardt G. Zeiher Holly Duttera by Dr. Anupam Jha by Elaine Holtz Keri and Jordan Manlet Melissa Tinney Stephanie Weisenburger Jennifer Zemba Patty and Dennis Martin Alvin and Laurie St. Clair Dr. Eric Robinson by James and Ann Todd Cindy Weiss Carolynne Zettler Sharon Kelderhouse by Anne Ernsberger by April McCormack John Tolaro Joan Welton Dr. Bo Zhao Giovanni Bendetta Gary Meyers Gary Meyers Tom’s Cruz Limousine Wendy’s John Zielinski Dr. Adam Kapler by Angie Evans by Cheryl “Dee” Rodgers by Ed Torres Kelly Whelan Chris and Rich Zimmer Patty and Dennis Martin Mark and Susan Charlton Lisa and Zane Kuhl Robert and Sharon Traut Jennifer and Thomas Wensink ZINC Brasserie DeeDee Keckler by Jolene Felder by Martha Ruiz by Melinda Trejo Amanda and James Zoellner Firelands Regional Medical Kathy Werner Penny and James Steffanni Marsha Opalk Center Quality Department

42 2019 Annual Report 2019 Annual Report 43 Deborah Scally by Dr. Gregory Surfield by Lori Volker by Amber Whaley by Dr. David Riemann by Anonymous David Martin Anonymous The Canning Family Doctors’ Day Valerie and Stephen Josh Schloemer by Frank Thompson by Jill Watters by Ann Witter by Ritzenthaler Giovanni Bendetta Kandy Banahan Keri and Jordan Manlet Kandy Banahan Bill and Alice Springer Kevin Minger Kevin Minger The donors listed made a gift in honor of these physicians Michael Schnittker by Dr. Thomas Williamson by who have positively impacted their lives Kaitlyn Roseman, PA-C by Cynthia McGinnis Kara Timmons by Ronald Ruble Dr. Christopher Yontz by Gloria Lloyd Sharon Clifford Linda Reichenbach Patty and Dennis Martin Julie Smith by Dr. Karen Sheehan by Cynthia McGinnis Pablo Trevino by Justin Ward by Bob Zoellner by All Physicians by Firelands Regional Medical Dr. Brett Kuns by Mary and Daniel Bauer Rebecca Smith by April McCormack Sandra Martinez Christine Antel Timothy Mayles Center Heart Center John and Brenda McNulty Patty and Dennis Martin Donald Rausch Physicians and Staff by Arlene Druckenmiller Jacqueline Turner by Shelly Wicker by Dr. Brett Kuns and Staff by Dr. Scott Sheldon by Virginia Rosebrook Juanita Hall Marsha Opalk Laurie and Mike Mary Jane and Lyle Faber Patty and Dennis Martin Ralph Roth Dr. James Fish by Williamson Dr. Paul Laffay by Bill and Alice Springer Valerie and Stephen Dr. Leanne Strack by Mary and Daniel Bauer Ritzenthaler Patty and Dennis Martin Dr. Rajender Ahuja by Ingrid Coiffard Dr. Greg Surfield by Mary and Daniel Bauer Dr. Thomas Fleming by Valerie and Stephen Mary and Daniel Bauer Dr. Brian Baxter by Rosemary Riedy Ritzenthaler Louise Moon Betty Koehler Dr. Bill Fullum by Dr. Eric Mast by Tributes Dr. John Swain by Dr. Yuerong Bayer by Valerie and Stephen Tom and Jean Russin Valerie and Stephen The donors listed made a Firelands Regional Medical Center Dr. Mourhaf Traboulssi by Marcia Russ Ritzenthaler Dr. W. Patrick McGuinn by Ritzenthaler tribute gift in honor of Plant Operations Department by Carol Sheldon Dr. Martin Beerman by Dr. Dennis Furlong by Patty and Dennis Martin these special individuals Jeremy and Abigail Normington-Slay Dr. Dan Traetow by James O. Wible by Louise Moon Kathleen and Louise Moon Valerie and Stephen Dr. Steven Benedict by Firelands Regional Medical Center Bill and Alice Springer Lawrence Furlong Mike and Laurie Williamson Dr. Brad Mitchell by Carol Sheldon Senior Management Team by Ritzenthaler Dr. Thomas Williamson by Dr. Steven Benedict by Dr. Jim Gallagher by Valerie and Stephen Jim Sennish Dr. Albert Vargas by Dr. Dale Braun by Ronald Ruble Patty and Dennis Martin Gary and Pat Pisarsky Ritzenthaler Ted Lux Ginger Rausch-Cusano by Mary and Daniel Bauer Carol Wolfe by Dr. James Berry by Dr. Susan Gallagher by Dr. Matthew Morrow by Valerie and Stephen John “Bev” Buller by Giovanni Bendetta Laura Mincheff Mary and Daniel Bauer Mary Matthias Rosemary Riedy Ritzenthaler Jody Buller David Rengel by Rosemary Riedy Justin A. Zielinski by Dr. Michael Blank by Dr. David Mueller by Dr. Robert Vaschak by Connie Dagg by Paula Rengel John Zielinski Patty and Dennis Martin Dr. Satya Gorty by Valerie and Stephen Mary and Daniel Bauer Kimberly Schreiner Kimberly Schreiner by Valerie and Stephen Amy Braddock, NP by Ritzenthaler Marcia Russ Firelands Regional Medical Ritzenthaler Dr. Anthony DeRiso by Betty Koehler Dr. Benjamin Murcek by Center Cancer Center Team Dr. Richard Visci by Neal and Nancy Sabino Dr. Jennifer Gould by Dr. Dale Braun by Luella Knight Valerie and Stephen Jim Sennish by Mary and Daniel Bauer Mary Ann Highlander by Ted Lux Dr. Karl Oberer by Ritzenthaler Jody Meisler-McKillips Marianne O’Halla Dr. Young Hong by Dr. Paul Bruner by Gene Delp Dr. Jeffrey Ward by Mary and Daniel Bauer Giovanni Bendetta Dr. Thomas Olexa by Mary and Daniel Bauer Dr. Hassan Ibrahim by Dr. Mark Buehler by Louise Moon Dr. Sandra Weaver-Emery by Mary and Daniel Bauer Mary and Daniel Bauer Dr. Richard Patterson by Mary and Daniel Bauer Dr. Fredric Itzkowitz by Dr. Jeffrey Buehrer by Mary and Daniel Bauer Dr. Thomas Williamson by Mary and Daniel Bauer Pavers Susan and Mark Charlton Dr. Mark Pifer by Marsha Noftz Louise Moon Rosemary Riedy Donald and Mary Mary Cmar by Lynn A. Grenier by Dr. Scott Campbell by Paver donors and their honorees Valerie and Stephen Ellen Yontz Patty and Dennis Martin Dr. Brian Printy by Celina Bolding by Firelands Regional Medical Amanda Zoellner Ritzenthaler Valerie and Stephen Dr. Christopher Yontz by Firelands Regional Medical Center Cancer Center Team Richard Lentz by Cassandra Case, NP-C by Dr. G. Robert Kaftan by Ritzenthaler Valerie and Stephen Sue Coe by Firelands Regional Medical Gloria Lloyd Center Accounting Department Virginia Duff Ritzenthaler Dr. Amy Reese by Lois “GG” Camp by Firelands Regional Medical Center Environmental Dr. Greg Cook by Dr. Richard Keller by Anonymous Dr. Sherif Zaky by Jaime Caporini Center Environmental Services Team Bill and Alice Springer Mary and Daniel Bauer Services Team Mary and Daniel Bauer Louise Moon Jennifer Cordle E. Vincent Schlicht, MD by Dr. Marsha Cooper by Margaret Cheetham Dr. Amy Reese and Staff by Dr. Bo Zhao by Christine Desalle Sharon Cole by Robert Guss, Jr., Connie Louise Moon Dr. Robert Kerro by Jennifer Filpo Firelands Regional Medical Link, and Cheryl Crooks Alyce and Rosario Piscitello Mary and Daniel Bauer Dr. Michael Felter by Valerie and Stephen Ursula Beseler Cyndi Foster Center Environmental Dr. Robert Rice by Mary and Daniel Bauer Ritzenthaler Louise Moon Shannon Shaw Services Team Joan Kline Dr. Kari Ketvertis by Marni Warner Dr. Thomas Felter by Mary and Daniel Bauer Gloria Lloyd

44 2019 Annual Report 2019 Annual Report 45 Tony Munafo, Sr. by ( continued ) Dean E. Sheldon, Jr. by Firelands Regional Medical Judith Brown Carol Sheldon Center Education Department Steve and Elaine Brown Ralph Sondergeld by Memorial Gift Donors Michael Kelley Sally Burger Blanche Batesole Dr. Judy and Bill Monaghan Sue Ellen Davison Sarah Bodi Matt and Nadine Pompeani Firelands Regional Medical Ellen Frias The donors listed made a memorial gift in remembrance Dr. David and Dana Riemann Center Medical Staff Melvyn J. and Mary Stauffer by of these special individuals who have touched their lives Stan Zaharewicz Diana and Donald Frost Jim and Mary Ellen Hart Jerry B. Murray by Nancy Gallagher Margaret Stephenson by Mary Matthias Martha and Arthur Gerold Airica Mae Benko by Viola Densmore by Joyce Leimbach by Marie and John Hildebrandt Firelands Regional Medical Pam Nesgoda by Andrew and Marlene Benko Robert Densmore Dr. Judy and Bill Monaghan Richard and Linda Hohler Center Auxiliary Firelands Regional Medical Gregory P. Blouse by John Durbin by Marie Leser by Kathy Hower Doris Terek by Center Auxiliary Francis Brozena Donna Durbin Dr. Judy and Bill Monaghan Jerry and Cynthia Kasper Donald and Donna Terek Christina Coons Madeline Parthemore by Gene and Mary Ann Kidwell Christopher Earhart by Anthony J. Linz, DO by Barbara Vance by The Goff Family Daniel Moncher Barbara Kresser Charles and Michele Smith Kathleen Linz Paula and Dave Rengel Emily Gronberg Bill and Alice Springe Dr. Judy and Bill Monaghan Frank G. “Jerry” Fantozzi by Marilyn M. Lippert by Jack Waldock, Sr. by Sibley Mahler Bill and Ruth Poesch by Jo Moore Anna Fantozzi Wallace Grinnell, Sr. Lee and Anne McDermond Jeanne Mattern, PhD Sylvia Ruthsatz Dr. S. Baird Pfahl, Jr. Charles Rosenbaum Bevy E. Fish by Isaac Alexander Manlet by Judy Porterfield Daniel Moncher Thomas Routh by Mark Schababerle Laverne Fish James and Ann Todd Paula and Dave Rengel Paula and Dave Rengel The Routh Family Bill and Alice Springer Marianne Schmidt Charlie Fresch by Sheri Johnson S&D Capital Family Martha and Jack Taylor Jim and Norma Wible Jaymie Shanker Mary Matthias Bill and Alice Springer Kitty and Steve Smith Tina Vara-Korotky Kenneth Ruthsatz by Marilyn Snedden Nancy Weeks by Vaughn Friend by Richard “Dick” J. Marshall by Sylvia Ruthsatz Bill and Alice Springer Bill and Alice Springer Celina Bolding by Faculty and Staff of Firelands Regional Dr. Judy and Bill Monaghan Dr. Edward Vincent Schlicht by JoAnn and Judson Spore Arlyn and Candace Bensch Medical Center School of Nursing Daniel Moncher Robert Wyerman by Daniel Moncher Ann Bingham Carl and Barbara Toft Nancy and Skip Plesnarski Ida Garrard by Dona Maschari by Faculty and Staff of Firelands Regional Buckingham Asset Management, LLC Frederick and Dorothy Waldock Deborah Artino Dr. Judy and Bill Monaghan Donald Yontz by Medical Center School of Nursing Richard and Debra Brady Joan Welton John G. Matthias by Bill and Alice Springer Bill and Alice Springer Philip Gaudiello by Faculty and Staff of Firelands Regional Mary Matthias Pearl Borthwick by Medical Center School of Nursing Amy McDowell by Carolyn Parrish Donal Goff by Laura McDowell Captain Wilfred J. Brownlow by Marcia Goff David Mehling by Barbara Brownlow Tony Gorant by Dr. Judy and Bill Monaghan Joan Butler by Edward D. Jones Michael D. Michaux by Dr. Judy and Bill Monaghan Patricia Grinnell by Leon and Mary Ellen Wieber Clyde Cheetham by Wallace Grinnell, Sr. Jean Miller by Margaret Cheetham Simply go to https://www. Bill Hoffman by Daniel Moncher Interested in foundationforfirelands.com/foundation/ Marc Coiffard by Daniel Moncher Paula and David Rengel ways-to-give/donate-online/; or, Bill and Alice Springer Carol Steuk supporting patient Helen M. Hoffman by Patty Cressaty by Call The Foundation for Firelands Mary Matthias Jeff Miller by care at Firelands Nancy and Skip Plesnarski Dr. James and Carol Scherger at 419-557-7150; or, Gwen Hufnagle by Jack Criswell by John Hufnagle Ethel Missler by Regional Health Jeff and Sandy Dalton Mail a donation using the enclosed Carolyn Parrish remittance envelope to Christopher and Marcy Henry Jacqueline Kaufman by System? It’s easy Louise Moon by The Foundation for Firelands Donald and Diane Leck James and Sandra Cairelli Mary and Daniel Bauer 1111 Hayes Avenue Robert and Lori Stacy Dr. Judy and Bill Monaghan to invest in the Laura and Billy Criscione Sandusky, OH 44870 David and Shelley Veverka Kyle Kenney by Christine and David Mack good health of Nancy and Skip Plesnarski Chuck Dagg by Daniel Moncher All gifts make a difference and will Bill and Alice Springer Patty Lang by Kayla and Alex Lakner your community! help to enhance and save lives! Harold Schonhardt Dominic Dellisanti by Eileen Mullens by Bill and Alice Springer Leslie Sandles

46 2019 Annual Report 2019 Annual Report 47 The MJ Stauffer Annual Giving Society Recognizes donors who give $1,000 or more during a calendar year in support of patients served by Firelands Regional Health System. While gifts are categorized in two levels, every gift to The Foundation

Tom Weiber, volunteer Marsha Scott, volunteer Jae Wong, volunteer Zuki, Black Lab volunteer for Firelands is deeply appreciated.

Volunteers at Firelands enhance every aspect of PLATINUM LEVEL HONOREES the patient experience, from registration to discharge. Firelands Recognizes of the MJ Stauffer Annual Giving Their gifts of time are invaluable to everything we do. Society recognized for giving 2019 Dedicated Please join us in thanking the following individuals $5,000 or more in 2019 who devote thousands of hours of service annually to provide exceptional healthcare to our patients. Volunteers Terri and Peter Bergman Stacy and Tim Boals Jen and Josh Clark Clark Business Solutions, LLC Jerry Adams Kay Eash Donna Kieffer Louise Newton Diane Smith Bill and Jayme Criscione Marta Adelman Brandy Eddinger Aaron Klein Keith Newton Kitty Smith Heather Amezquita JaCoreon England Sophie Knauer Piper Nickoli JoAnn Spore Firelands Regional Medical Center Auxiliary Sherryl Balduff Bonnie Faber Carol Koelsch Pamela Nims Amy Springer Theodate E Francis Trust Rhea Banks Takyra Fenderson Kathy Kreidler Susan Omlor Ruth Steele Shannon and Jerry Guerra Russell Bateson Trudie Ferguson Steven Krisfalusy David Omlor Christine Stein Lauri and Craig Hartman Marilyn Beckman Daryle Ferguson Peggy Kuhl Irene Opp Phyllis Stengel Dr. Young and Jae Hong Nancy Bickley Kathy Gitz Verna Lehrer Thomas Orihel Lauren Stickland Bryan Kasper Judy Bouy Frank Floding Sharon Lentz Suzanne Parker Carolyn Stough Laura and Daniel Keller Elizabeth Bowers Candy Frankowski Steve Lippert Barbara Parker Brenda Strack KeyBank Pat Bricker-Cook Sally Franzen Jennifer Lippus Patty Pascoe Janet Stradtman Dr. Eric and Jody Mast Mary Ann Briehl Andrew Franzen John Lippus Edwin Pawlowski Jean Tomasula Beth and Bob Mathews Susan Brooks Janet Freehling Janet Lippus Mary Ann Pelz Dominque Tran Mathews Ford Lincoln Arlene Gilbert Linda Lombard Ta’Presha Pickens Ellen Troike Karen Brown MJ Stauffer in 2016. Haley Brown Mara Gogolewski Mimi Luberger Mary Pierson Rebecca Trout George C. Matthes Trust Carol Buderer Chris Goodman Pat Mandrik Beth Pitts Sharon Turini-Kent The Mylander Foundation Patricia Cassidy Donna Greulich Shirley Mapus John Planthaber Donna Van Auken Jason Ninke Sydney Cmar Elizabeth Growel Paige Maschari Susan Porter Susan Van Barg NOMS Foundation Ingrid Coiffard Nancy Gruver Jody Mast Mary Potts Ruth Anne Van Fleet Jeremy and Abigail Normington-Slay Catelynn Collins Rol Hart Renetta Matso Jean Puckrin Nancy Viviano Dr. Amy and JJ Reese Virginia Cook-Browne Pam Hartung-Kellem Bev Matthews Walt Richards Alexa Wadding Paula and David Rengel June Copper Sarah Henkel Millie McCready Patty Rinella Caroline Walker RxPreferred Benefits, Inc. Marjorie Cremean Jai’Shanti Hicks Mary Anne McGory Sara Samstag Jan Ware Michelle and Paul Siegfried Jim Cremean Susie Hippler Marilyn McKenna Dawn Sartin Terri Washburn Bill and Alice Springer Janet Croom Helen Holl Ruth Meade Donald Sartin Cecelia Weaver Susan G. Komen Northwest Ohio Lois Cruse Jae Hong Elizabeth Meggitt Marty Sawicki Irwin Weingeld Ruth Culver Joanne Hosey Kate Milkie Daniel Schaeffer Judy Weit Jen and Jason Tusing Ann Daniel William Hoskin Holly Miller Sophia Schmenk Ruth West Tusing Builders & Roofing Services Susan Daniel Judith Hoskin Donald Miller Marcia Schutt Katelyn White Carol and Arthur Wolfe Lois Dean Mattie Irby Cecilia Moffett-Hesch Marsha Scott Ginny Wicker-Piddock Dennis Deitenbeck Gladys Janssen Vera Moore Jean Seeholzer Tom Wieber Gayle Jeffrey Emma Moore Madison Shenigo Jill Wilhelm Gary Desmond Bill Springer and Arthur Wolfe enjoying Walt Johnson Sandy Morris Nancy Siliko Helen Wirt Rita Dominick the 2019 MJ Stauffer Annual Giving Virginia Jordan Cristina Myers Helen Skelton Flo Young James Drumm Society reception at CIC.

48 2019 Annual Report 2019 Annual Report 49 The Foundation for GOLD LEVEL HONOREES of the MJ Stauffer Annual Giving Society recognized for giving $1,000 or more in 2019 Firelands Legacy Society Recognizes donors who have cumulatively given $15,000 or more in Larry and Mary Aaron Ghostly Manor Thrill Center Osborn Engineering support of the patients served by Firelands Regional Health System Advanced Neurological Associates Ron and Tracy Guerra Payne Nickles & Company Lee and Nick Alexakos Roger and Deborah Gundlach Pediatrix Medical group Tatiana Alperovich and Lucille and Carl Hanson PerryPro Tech BRONZE MEMBERS HNI Healthcare Jason and Jamie Ninke Dr. Frederic and Connie Itzkowitz Jeremy and Abigail Normington-Slay Dr. Mikhail Kirnus Harley Ellis Devereaux Plante Moran $15,000 -$49,999 American Colors Lisa and Chuck Hemker Plum Brook Country Club Kalahari Resorts Pediatrix Medical Group (Mednax) Ancora Joseph and Olive Hert Trust Providence Care Center The Ancora Group Bryan Kasper Dr. S. Baird Pfahl Linda Armstrong Linda Armstrong The Hologic Charitable Fund Reminger Co., LPA Jerry and Cindy Kasper Plante Moran Christopher and Jane Arnold KF Ventures Poulos + Schmid Design Group Jane and Christopher Arnold Industrial Nut Corporation Revenue Group The John Bacon Families* The Kiwanis Club of Sandusky* Reminger Co. LPA AVI Foodsystems, Inc. Dr. Anupam Jha Dr. Robert and Brenda Rice Bank of America Dr. Carlos and Susan Lowell Paula and David Rengel* Dr. Niharika Juwarkar Dr. Kathleen Rinkes Thomas and Marilyn Aylward Terri and Peter Bergman David and Christine Mack Dr. Robert and Brenda Rice John Bacon K & K Interiors S & H Blinds and Floors BETTCHER Industries, Inc.* Mack Snyder Rau Foundation RxPreferred Benefits Bank of America Kalahari Resorts Neal and Nancy Sabino Tom and Joyce Bohlander Mark Advertising* Sandusky Register* Sharon and Bob Barnes Kasper T.S., Inc. Sanofi Genzyme Dr. Dale and Maura Braun Dennis and Patty Martin Bev and Jim Schrickel Dr. Steven and Melanie Benedict Dr. Kyung H Kim Family Legacy Fund SEI Bridge HomeCare Partners Dr. Eric and Jody Mast Michelle and Paul Siegfried Biogen Richard and Judith Kinzel Jim and Jody Sennish Dr. William Bruner Mathews Ford Lincoln Dr. W. Scott and Lisa Sheldon Dr. Michael Blank and Dr. Kari Ketvertis Judith and Richard Klotz Dr. Karen Sheehan and Brian Cockrell Cedar Fair Entertainment Company Lee and Anne McDermond Mary and Mel Stauffer* Lisa and Justin Brady Steven and Sharon Lichtcsien Carol Sheldon Kenneth E. and Janet N. Conway* Medical Mutual of Ohio Carol Steuk* Bill and Jayme Criscione Jon Brausch Kathleen Linz Patrick and Cam Allison Shenigo Dru and Tahnee Meredith Jim and Heather Stouffer The Erie County Community Foundation* O.E. Meyer Company* The Stouffer Family and Breast Cancer Fund of Ohio Kula Lynch Tarina Sidoti The Erie County Medical Society* Duff and Gina Milkie Catawba Island Club Bridge HomeCare Partners Patty and Dennis Martin Jim and Laura Spicer First Energy Foundation* Dr. Judy and Bill Monaghan Martin and Mary Tursky* Rob and Jamie Mathews Sports Facilities Management, LLC Dr. Scott and Paula Campbell Theodate E. Francis Daniel J. Moncher and Family Ultimate Software Group Ann and Thomas Cassidy Timothy Mayles Dr. Leanne Strack John and Nanette Frankel* Rob Moore and Kathryn VacationLand Federal Credit Union Catawba Island Club Kim and Jason McClure Keith and Lauren Sweigert Jerry and Shannon Guerra Muehlhauser Moore Leon J and Mary Ellen Wieber* Cedar Fair Entertainment Company Dr. W. Patrick and Elaine McGuinn Telamon Construction, Inc. Lauri and Craig Hartman Marsha and Dr. Christopher Mruk James O. and Norma K. Wible* CHI Living Communities Medical Mutual of Ohio Donna and Donald Terek Joseph and Olive Hert* Allen and Diane Nickles Chrissy and Don Wostmann Civista Bank Dru and Tahnee Meredith True Alpha Wealth Management John and Sherry Hoty and Erin Thompson* Dr. Kam and Lo Wong Jacquie and David Clark Dr. Stephen and Joanna Miely Jen and Jason Tusing The Commons of Providence Duff and Gina Milkie Ultimate Software Group, Inc. Andrea Crawford Jim and Martha Miller UIS Insurance & Investments Lisa and Jim Crescimano Dr. Bradley and Lisa Mitchel VacationLand Federal Credit Union Laura and Billy Criscione John and Jo Moffitt Jen and Dave Voight Darlene and Jason Crooks Dr. Judy and Bill Monaghan Morgan and Chuck Wadding Donna and Dick Dibbs Dan Moncher Linda Waldock Elizabeth and Dan Dower Louise Moon Jim and Norma Wible Dr. Essam Elashi Rob Moore and Kathy Wickens Herzer Panza Erie County Community Foundation Muehlhauser Moore Tom and Mary Wolf Findley Mosser Construction, Inc. Amy and Artie Wolfe Dave Finger The Paul Motry Memorial Fund Chrissy and Don Wostmann John Bacon Dr. S. Baird Pfahl Dr. Dale and Maura Braun Firelands Regional Medical Center John Muscetta Dr. Sherif Zaky Marketing Department Dustin and Lori Ness Dr. Bo Zhao Paul Fox & Sons Excavating LTD Kristina and Greg O’Brien Amanda and James Zoellner SILVER MEMBERS Girls Night Out* Jason and Jennifer Tusing Robert J. Kromer, DO* Tusing Builders and Josh and Jennifer Frederick Oglesby Construction $50,000 - $99,999 Beth and Bob Mathews* Roofing Services Genentech Dr. Thomas Olexa Buckeye Broadband* Dr. W. Patrick and Elaine McGuinn UIS Insurance and Investments Civista Bank* The Paul Motry Memorial Fund* Mary and Tom Wolf* ER - Doc, Inc. Carolyn and Chuck Rainger* Dr. Bo Yoo and Dr. Susan E. Francis Dr. Amy and JJ Reese* Vicenta Gaspar-Yoo* Chuck and Julie Stark* * Denotes Charter Members

50 2019 Annual Report 2019 Annual Report 51 GOLD MEMBERS $100,000 - $249,999 2019 American Colors, Inc.* The Joseph Burnham Family* $32.96 Million Dr. Young and Jae Hong Daniel and Laura Keller* community with 187,447 KeyBank National Association* NOMS Healthcare people served Ruth Frost Parker* The Paul and C.J. Pheiffer Family* benefit Thomas and Christine Routh* J. William and Alice Springer* The Michelle Wightman and Karrie Wieber Charitable Foundation* $199,413 health outreach SAPPHIRE MEMBERS and education $250,000 - $499,999 Screenings, educational programs, $28.6 Million Firelands Regional childbirth classes, health fairs, etc. unpaid costs of The Sidney Frohman Foundation* public programs Janotta & Herner* population served Charles and Evelyn Scott Merz* Medical Center Auxiliary Services not provided by George L. Mylander* 32,408 Medicare and Medicaid SEI* Arthur and Carol Wolfe* The Firelands Regional Medical Center Auxiliary is a population served group whose volunteer efforts help to keep Firelands 125,093 Regional Medical Center on the cutting edge of $298,788 PLATINUM MEMBERS subsidized $500,000 - $999,999 healthcare technology and services. The Firelands health services

The Randolph J. and Estelle Auxiliary operates three gift shops and hosts special population served M. Dorn Foundation* sales to obtain funding to purchase equipment and to The Frost-Parker Foundation* 18,223 $2.2 Million The Mylander Foundation* meet other needs within Firelands Regional Health charity care System. Their influence can be seen in nearly every Services provided without payment DIAMOND MEMBERS department and in every aspect of the health system. population served $1,000,000 AND ABOVE $201,818 17,006 Marta Adelman Joanne Hosey Jean Puckrin Firelands Regional Medical Center Auxiliary* patient education Sherryl Balduff Mattie Irby Sara Samstag Lee and Sandra Jewett* & homecare Judy Bouy Donna Kieffer Marty Sawicki George C. Matthes* Education on disease Mary B. Myers* Maura Braun Kathy Kreidler Marcia Schutt prevention & home care The Sam S. and Rose Stein Foundation* Lori Brown Pat Mandrik Jean Seeholzer Carol Buderer Shirley Mapus Helen Skelton population served * Denotes Charter Members Ingrid Coiffard Jody Mast JoAnn Spore 3,369 $1,050,374 Lois Cruse Bev Matthews Ruth Steele medical education/ Ann Daniel Millie McCready Jean Tomasula nursing programs Kay Dickens Louise Moon Sharon Turini- Services not provided by Kay Eash Vera Moore Kent $445,636 Medicare and Medicaid Bonnie Faber Irene Opp Nancy Viviano In-Kind donations Chelsea Gallatin Sue Parker Terri Washburn 18 medical education residencies Donna Greulich Mary Ann Pelz Cecelia Weaver Support provided for other 2 pharmacy residencies Elizabeth Growel Ginny Piddock Ruth West non-profit organizations, schools, etc. for programs 123 nursing school students Helen Holl Beth Pitts Helen Wirt benefiting the community Jae Hong Mary Potts

52 2019 Annual Report 2019 Annual Report 53 2019 Financial Statement Our Income Revenue from 47,094 patient days of service provided to 10,487 patients $238,555,467 Revenue from supporting services and care rendered for Ambulatory, This financial Emergency Department, Home Health, other Outpatient and Physician Services $471,320,640

statement reflects Total revenue from these services $709,876,107 the 2019 operating Less System contractual adjustments to third party payors ($426,957,320) results for Firelands Cost of care underwritten for persons without the ability to pay for their Regional Health services and bad debt ($17, 213,5 8 8) Net revenue from patient services $265,705,199 System, including Plus Firelands Regional Other operating revenue $27,776,497 Medical Center, Equals Total Operating Revenue $293,481,696 Firelands Physician Our Expenses Group, and Salaries, wages and employee benefits $156,994,648 Supplies, purchased services and general expenses $125,425,083 The Foundation State of Ohio imposed Franchise Fee $3,391,829 for Firelands.… Interest expense $4,651,682 Total Operating Expenses $290,463,242

NET RESULTS $3,018,454

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