BETHESDA HEALTH GROUP • REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY 2014

Bethesda’s 125 Years Celebratingof Compassion and Innovation

1 CONTENTS

A Message from the President...... 3 Special Sections Bethesda’s History ...... 4-7 Bethesda’s Innovation...... 8-11 Bethesda’s Compassion...... 12-14 Foundation News...... 15 2014 Highlights...... 16-17 125th Commemorative Spread...... 18-19 Why I Chose Bethesda— Resident Stories...... 20-21 Bethesda: By the Numbers...... 22-23 Volunteer Groups...... 24-25 Board of Directors...... 26 Management Team...... 27 Honor Roll...... 28-33 What’s Happening! ...... 34-35

Joe Brinker with Kirkwood Mayor Art McDonnell at the June 7 Bethesda Community Day celebration at the Kirkwood Train Station. The “STL250 Cake” at the station was sponsored by Bethesda in honor of our 125th anniversary.

What happened 125 years ago? Four stars were added to our flag—as North and South Dakota, Montana and Washington became states— the first jukebox was introduced in San Francisco, and The Wall Street Journal was first published. In the heartland, Bethesda Health Group was born.

2 BETHESDA HEALTH GROUP • REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY 2014 A Message from the President

With empathetic hearts and a combined I had the pleasure of holding more than $40 investment, Elizabeth and Roger Hayne and 35 internal town hall meetings with our their friend, Dr. Edward Watts Saunders, founded employees this year, during which we discussed a home for elderly women in 1889. Now, our history, shared stories of our success, and 125 years later, the lasting legacy of their reflected on what is most important for those we philanthropy is profound. serve: the compassionate care that permeates all The Bethesda ealthH Group of today, with that we do. nine communities and many community-based As we offer care and services ranging from services, is a multifaceted reflection of the in-home assistance to independent apartment original commitment made by the Haynes and lifestyle living to Dr. Saunders—to do the right thing for fellow end-of-life hospice St. Louisans in need. care, we continuously As you will read in the following pages, our hear from families history is steeped in a tradition of compassion, and residents about supported by an equally strong commitment to the professionalism innovation. Bethesda’s ability to adapt to the and humanity changing needs of our community, as well as the demonstrated by demands of the modern health care system, is a Bethesda employees. hallmark of success and a testament to our next Our employees century of serving St. Louis. truly are the fabric In fact, we recently freshened our vision of our organization. statement to embrace this philosophy: Every meal, “Fostering Successful Aging Through therapy session Compassion and Innovation.” and conversation Our collaboration with hospitals throughout sustains the quality of life for St. Louis has been one of our more important individuals who trust Bethesda. This comment successes in recent years, as data-driven from a loved one sums it up: “Angels on Earth: measurement and integration between health The caregivers showed so much love and care providers ultimately improve outcomes respect…” for patients. Thank you for oury continued support of our Grades from third-party agencies point to our vision for the future. sustainability and financial stewardship, including an A- Fitch bond rating and A+ from the Better Business Bureau’s Charity Review. Our industry- leading quality of care earns accolades as well— Joseph J. Brinker including Joint Commission accreditation for our President & CEO skilled nursing communities and our Hospice Bethesda Health Group, Inc. Care and Home Health services, high resident satisfaction rates, and very positive outcomes for helping seniors recuperate after hospitalization.

3 125 Years of Caring for Our Community

MeetCelebrating the Mr. Roger Hayne Dr. Edward W. Saunders Founders of Mrs. Hayne’s Dr. Saunders Bethesda devoted husband befriended the Haynes was fully at their small Christian 1889 committed to his church, and soon Mrs. Elizabeth Hayne wife’s vision for partnered with the Bethesda. As a couple to minister Mrs. Hayne was a woman of courageous partner at a dry to the poor and faith who devoted her life to caring for goods commission company, afflicted. Dedicated aged women and abandoned children. Mr. Hayne’s business experience and passionate, he was responsible for Staunchly faithful to was leveraged as the director implementing Bethesda’s high medical her cause, Mrs. Hayne of the organization. standards that remain the essential served as Bethesda’s foundation of care. first President, a role she later revisited at the age of 84. 2002 Since the early 2000s, Bethesda Our Residences has launched several essential home and community-based services, 1989 Bethesda Meadow opened beginning with Hospice Care in to support seniors and their families 2002. Today, Home Health, Senior in West County with a comfortable Support Solutions and Rehab & senior care community. Therapy each help seniors receive 1991 Bethesda Gardens opened in the care they require, wherever Kirkwood, and within nine months they call home. of opening, the majority of the  Bethesda regularly receives independent living apartments 2013 recognition for providing were occupied. quality care and creating 1995 Bethesda acquired Bethesda a positive workplace, but 2011 Barclay House, offering independent, 2013 was a banner year for accolades: cosmopolitan living for seniors • Pathways to Greatness from LeadingAge in downtown Clayton. (photo above) 1999 Expanding our ability to offer • Inaugural Arcus Award for Educational comprehensive services to seniors Attainment from the St. Louis Regional throughout the St. Louis region, Chamber Bethesda acquired Bethesda Orchard Charless Village, named as such in Webster Groves, and Bethesda • Spirit of Innovation from Lincoln Healthcare to recognize the partnership Southgate and Bethesda Terrace in with the Charless Foundation, South County, from Tenet Healthcare • Best Places to Work finalist from theSt. Louis opened in South County. A $36 Corporation. Business Journal (second consecutive year) million investment, the campus 2005 The Oaks at Bethesda, originally is comprised of 18 assisted living built in 1990, expanded with 22 new apartments, a 36-room Rehab & attached brick patio homes located on Therapy Center and Adult Day the Bethesda Dilworth campus. Care services. 2006 Bethesda began management of 4 BETHESDA HEALTH GROUP • REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY 2014 The Charless Home in South St. Louis. (Closed in 2012.) 1896

R.M. Scruggs presented Bethesda with a large building located on Vista Avenue near Grand Avenue. The building A Maternity Home for unmarried became Bethesda General Hospital, mothers opened with a gift of $500 providing short-term care for the sick 1925 from the Missouri Medical College and injured, maternity care (including an and was moved to 1210 Grattan unwed mothers unit), care of incurable Street, which was loaned by the patients and a foundling home. “Aged Presbyterian Home Board to Bethesda ladies” were moved to a large home free of expense. A devastating cyclone at 3660 Rutger Street, occupying the unroofed the Maternity Home, and downstairs, while the upstairs became the babies were relocated to a building the nurses’ quarters. that had previously been the Methodist Mrs. Elizabeth Dilworth of Orphans Home. One by one, 43 babies Kirkwood passed away, leaving the were carefully moved on mattresses 1900 majority of her estate to Bethesda lining the floors of large wagons. at an estimated $400,000. This generous gift allowed Bethesda to develop the Dilworth Memorial Home for Aged Ladies.

Our Residences

1989

1991 1954 A newly constructed, fully equipped hospital opened at the Vista Avenue location. In addition, the Intensive Care Unit was added in 1967, and in 1979, the Bethesda Eye Institute was constructed as a joint 1995 2005 venture between Bethesda and St. Louis University School of Medicine’s Department of Ophthalmology. 1975–2003 Bethesda General Hospital expanded to offer complete diagnostic, medical and surgical services. Ophthalmology residents from the St. Louis University School of Medicine also trained at the 2006 fully accredited hospital. By 2001, Bethesda shifted the organization’s focus entirely to community-based senior care.

5 HISTORY

The Legacy of Leadership Hundreds of employees provide the care that earns the trust of countless residents and their loved ones. Included in those hundreds are three men whose leadership has helped guide the organization through more than 50 years of sweeping health care industry change. John Norwood, John Rowe and Joe Brinker gathered recently to reflect on their careers, their personal connections with Bethesda, and to look ahead at what the future might bring. John Norwood John Rowe Joe Brinker President & CEO President & CEO President & CEO 1965–1998 1998–2010 2010–Present Academics: Bachelor’s in Academics: Bachelor’s in Business Academics: Bachelor’s in Finance Horticulture, Master’s in Healthcare Administration and Economics, Master’s in Administration Before Bethesda: Executive with Healthcare Administration Before Bethesda: Hospital Centerre and Mercantile banks; Before Bethesda: Graduate Administrator in Greenville, Illinois. Bethesda Board Member prior to student. “I came in 1989 and Milestone: In 1995, acquiring the becoming President/CEO. intended to work for two years property that became Bethesda Milestone: Addressing rapid before heading to my next Barclay House, increasing the changes in the health care industry challenge. I thought anything less organization’s investment in senior by expanding our scope and would look bad on my resume,” he independent living. becoming a full-service provider laughs. “Now, 25 years later…” Secret to Success: “The staff— of senior care and services. Milestone: Positioning Bethesda they were excellent and unusually Secret to Success: “I think dealing for success through increased talented.” with people, including peers, collaboration with local hospitals and health systems as a result of Long-term Impact: “John’s competitors, elected officials, staff and customers, is crucial.” the Affordable Care Act’s sweeping leadership created a strong regulatory changes in the U.S. financial base for the organization Long-term Impact: John healthcare delivery system. and put us in a great position established a strong commitment to grow and become more to employees through continuing Secret to Success: Doing what’s diversified,” says John Rowe. education, benefits and workforce right—he says this motto started development. with John Rowe and continues Personal Connection: today. “Do what’s right, and we’ll John moved into a Bethesda Personal Connection: John’s be good in the end.” Barclay House apartment. mother was a long-time resident of Bethesda Long-term Impact: “I believe we Dilworth. will see even more collaboration to improve efficiencies and provide high-quality care in an environment of increased regulatory and (L-R) John Rowe, Joe consumer demand.” Brinker and John Norwood. Personal Connection: Joe’s parents live at The Oaks at We sadly note the death Bethesda, the villa homes located of John Norwood, on on the Bethesda Dilworth Campus. February 9, 2015, just prior to the printing of this report. We will be ever grateful for his stewardship of Bethesda Health Group.

6 BETHESDA HEALTH GROUP • REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY 2014 HISTORY

All in the Family How many people can say that learned many important skills she she explains. “I try to make them the place in which they spend their needed to take care of her son, who feel that this is their home. We days is also where their life began? had muscular dystrophy. Then, in want them to feel comfortable in More so, the place where many 1986, she took her position in the expressing their needs and wants.” of their family’s life events also Activities Department. And the rest, Paulette has many memories occurred? as they say, is history. from her 32 years as a Bethesda Bethesda Dilworth’s As Activities Supervisor, Paulette employee, but some of her favorite Activities Supervisor Paulette helps organize the residents’ day-to- times include getting to know the Parks certainly can. day happenings and social events, residents and seeing the fun they Paulette’s Bethesda story began ranging from bingo and volleyball have at her events. 60 years ago, when she was born at games to sing-a-longs and lunch “The closeness you get from the old Bethesda General Hospital outings. She also plans monthly being one-on-one with them is very in 1954. The day she went home birthday parties and happy hours fulfilling. I enjoy watching them as a newborn was the same day complete with drinks, cake and ice have a great day,” she says. “After an the organization opened the new cream, and live entertainment. activity is over, it’s nice to hear ‘Can hospital. She remembers going back “It’s nice to make each day we do that again?’” to the hospital to have her tonsils more pleasant for the residents,” removed when she was very young. “I remember the hospital, a blue building, being at Grand and Vista,” she recalls. “We took the bus to get there.”

“It’s nice to make each day more pleasant for the residents.” —Paulette Parks—

One of Paulette’s sisters was also born there, and later her Aunt Cynthia had some of her nursing training at Bethesda. Yes, Paulette’s family sure knows how to keep it all in the family at Bethesda. Paulette’s professional career at Bethesda began in 1982, when she secured a job in the housekeeping department. “I remember the day when I put in my application,” she says. “Bethesda just felt like a right fit.” She worked in housekeeping for two years before transferring to physical therapy. Her time in PT helped her at home, too, as she

7 INNOVATION

Don’t Call It “Therapy!” Bethesda’s innovative approach to activity-rich, person-centered care

Moving from one’s private home Inside” (see www.aliveinside.us) into a senior community can be shows the remarkable power music daunting. Many people fear losing has in reaching even those seemingly access to the activities they love— “lost” to dementia. from gardening to cooking Each Bethesda community to caring for beloved pets. Bethesda has employees responsible for recognizes that offering a superior coordinating resident activities, quality of life has much more to do including community groups such with these “soft” needs than just as IorekSKAAT, a St. Louis rabbit the bricks and mortar of the therapy program that brings bunnies Music fills the air every day, as Emily Cornish physical buildings. for calming, soft, whiskery visits. shares her musical talents with her residents. Further, the medical community In addition, Gateway Pet Guardians and senior care associations now reaps mutual benefit by bringing throughout the community. She formally recognize the importance puppies in need of socialization plays, leads music and movement of activity and social interaction as to visit with very willing senior classes, and helps residents sing forms of therapy. “While we know resident “hosts.” along to their favorite classics. there are wonderful effects from our Through singing, many individuals programs, we hesitate to call them Music Therapy who otherwise struggle to speak due therapies,” says Carrie Craven, a Emily Cornish brought her to age and dementia are able to find Bethesda Activities Director. “The guitar and enthusiasm in 2014 as a their voices again. residents just call them fun!” member of the Bethesda Dilworth While many residents are eager Proof of the immense power of team, sharing her talents every day to gather together and share in engaging the senses—hearing, touch, activities, for those who are room- smell, sight—the movie “Alive bound, activities are brought to them. Even the most infirmed resident can listen to a favorite ballad or enjoy a puppy’s snuggle.

Intergenerational Therapy Studies by Brigham Young University and Archives of Internal Medicine show that loneliness is unhealthy and speeds the impact of aging on memory and physical health. Intergenerational therapy crosses the ages and brings together young students and Bethesda residents. Communities have hosted area students through a variety of programs—including poetry Rabbits make routine visits at Bethesda Dilworth, offering residents gentle, reading, crafting, and reciprocal warm companionship. visits where residents visit the

8 BETHESDA HEALTH GROUP • REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY 2014 classroom and students visit the community. Crossing the generational divide broadens horizons for everyone and redefines the term “grandfriends.”

Horticulture Therapy Is it the smell and feel of the soil? The satisfaction of countless blooms in summer? Or maybe it’s the warmth of the sun and the cool of a breeze that keeps residents engaged with horticulturalist Donald Frisch from the Missouri Botanical Garden. Donald helps residents plant basil seeds in flats that he nurtures in greenhouses and then returns with grown plants, ready for use in aromatic and tasty pesto to be smeared on crunchy French bread so the residents can enjoy the “fruits” of their labor. He also brings flower cuttings and slide shows of the many events at the Garden, and guides residents in making flower arrangements—ultimately Nature’s Bounty engaging all of their senses and creativity through working with plants. at Bethesda Orchard

A Sense of Purpose Famed American botanist Luther Burbank said, “Flowers “Our whole focus on person- always make people better, happier, and more helpful; they are centered care calls for us to create home- sunshine, food and medicine for the soul.” Following this logic, like environments and to create new one can imagine how the residents of Bethesda Orchard must feel opportunities for residents to enjoy their each day, enjoying the result of the work of their fellow residents lives,” Carrie says. “Seeing their delight Emil Beier (above, red shirt, with Charles Muse) and Gordon while singing along, petting a rabbit or Ferguson (photo insert), who have created tremendous gardens smelling fresh basil they grew themselves at Bethesda Orchard. is so valuable. They feel a sense of purpose “I was worried about leaving my home garden, so when I through activity.” moved here, they put me in charge,” Emil says. Hearty perennials are augmented with colorful annuals, herbs and ornamental peppers—creating an impressive outdoor space for residents to take a leisurely walk, cut a bloom for a vase, or gather herbs for dinner. The water aerobics classes at the Bethesda Barclay When not working in the gardens, Emil enjoys just walking House pool keep the residents active and healthy. through them…often on his way to volunteering at Missouri Botanical Garden or helping take care of a portion of Francis Park, near his old St. Louis Hills home. Coincidentally, Gordon also lived in the St. Louis Hills neighborhood before moving to Bethesda Orchard, and while the two didn’t know each other then, they share pride in keeping their new home and gardens looking sharp. “I like to work outside as much as possible,” Gordon says. “It keeps me active and helps keep the gardens pretty for everyone to enjoy.” 9 INNOVATION

Village North, Eunice Smith Home Join Bethesda

Bethesda is one of the area’s Effective an.J 1, 2015, Bethesda successful aging through compassion foremost leaders in independent will begin incorporating best and innovation.” senior living and skilled nursing care. practices and the proven Bethesda Village North is located in Our independent living residents care and service model (creating a North St. Louis County, and Eunice enjoy a comfortable lifestyle that vibrant lifestyle at our independent Smith is in Alton, Illinois, affording suits their wants and desires. We living communities; incorporating Bethesda an important opportunity partner with nearly every hospital our person-centered care approach in to expand its service offerings in St. Louis by providing high- our skilled nursing communities and further across the St. Louis region quality care with exceptional patient community based services) at these and provide essential care to outcomes. In fact, our success has two communities. more people. earned national accolades in recent In addition, BJC employees Village North Retirement years, including one of only seven working at these communities are Community offers 153 apartments organizations nationwide to have transitioning to become Bethesda for home-style, independent living. received the Pathways to Greatness employees. “Bethesda’s 125-year The adjoining 60-bed health center award from LeadingAge. legacy of providing care and services provides skilled nursing care, Building on this successful to the elderly fits perfectly with rehabilitation and other advanced experience, Bethesda entered into a BJC’s focus,” says Joe Brinker, therapy and support services. Eunice management agreement with BJC Bethesda President & CEO. “We Smith Home is a 62-bed skilled HealthCare to assume management look forward to joining with the nursing community that includes of BJC’s Village North and Eunice committed staff at both Village 40 Medicare-certified beds and is Smith Home senior care residences. North and Eunice Smith Home, certified for Illinois Medicaid. so that together we can foster Home Health and Hospice Care Achieve Joint Commission Accreditation

St. Andrews & Bethesda Home Health (SABHH) and Bethesda Hospice Care have each received Joint Commission accreditation—an exceptional accomplishment more than a year in the making. The Joint Commission is a nationally acknowledged benchmark of quality, and it takes much Wanda Henderson, Dana Airsman, Linda Goggio and Amy Trau, members of the Home commitment and dedication to secure this achievement. Health and Hospice Care administrative teams SABHH and Bethesda Hospice Care join each of Bethesda’s three skilled responsible for the accreditation, celebrate this tremendous achievement. nursing communities—Bethesda Dilworth, Bethesda Meadow and Bethesda Southgate—as Joint Commission-accredited businesses. “A lot of hard work went into obtaining this accreditation,” says Wanda Henderson, Process Improvement and Staff Development Coordinator for SABHH and Bethesda Hospice Care. “Some team members have been working on this project since 2013, so we had much to celebrate and much excitement.” She adds that the main goals continue to be providing excellent patient care, achieving the highest level of resident and client safety, and attracting top quality staff. This achievement of attaining accreditation certainly reinforces these goals.

10 BETHESDA HEALTH GROUP • REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY 2014 Bethesda Shares Best Practices Statewide in New Missouri Program

TheMissouri Senior Information Board member at Bethesda, has been the needs of all Missouri seniors Consultant™ program, linking working for years in this leadership and be able to quickly offer free seniors and caregivers to available capacity and coordinating all consultations when a family member resources, has been launched program logistics. She is excited or senior needs assistance with the by LeadingAge Missouri as a to bring it to fruition. aging process,” she says. certification program for senior As former chairperson of the While the program currently care professionals. Missouri Governor’s Advisory serves Missouri senior care providers, By providing statewide training Council on Aging, Cathy led the it is anticipated that it will serve as on topics significant to seniors efforts more than six years ago to a model for senior care providers and their caregivers, the program develop this training initiative, around the country, advancing trains participants on how to clearly which is being presented in the efficiency and effectiveness disseminate senior information. the Missouri Senior Information of professionals in this field Once certified, a consultant Consultant™ program. As a former and providing a consistent and (Bethesda has four on its staff) not teacher and parent educator for the comprehensive statewide system only provides free information on Parents As Teachers program, and for dispensing information. topics relevant to seniors and their as a caregiver for her parents for 12 For more information on caregivers, but also helps them years, Cathy brings her extensive the Missouri Senior Information navigate the complex system and skills and knowledge of senior issues Consultant™ program, please visit locate federal, state and to this effort. LeadingAgeMissouri.org and click local resources. “Our goal is to train and certify on the Education tab. The program is funded in hundreds of current senior care part through the generosity and professionals who can address partnership of Bethesda Health Group and a $25,000 grant from the Herbert and Adrian Woods Cathy Reiss proudly displays the certification training manual for Foundation, Bank of America, the Missouri Senior Information ConsultantTM program. Trustee. In addition to generous funding sources, much credit goes to the dedicated work of a development team that includes Consumer and Caregiver Cabinet members and their program advisors, who are working closely with LeadingAge Missouri to administer the program. More than half of the team is part of Bethesda and are heavily involved in the development and launch of the program. Cathy Reiss, chair of the LeadingAge Missouri Consumer and Caregiver Cabinet and an Advisory

11 COMPASSION

Mother and Daughter, Reunited

Libby Mullen was 38 years old Linda and her boyfriend “I told her that I believed Linda when she finally got in touch with benefited from supportive parents is my mother. There was a silence her birth mother, Linda Winkler. and advice from their pastor for about 60 seconds, and I said, In the seven years since, the two and priest who referred Linda ‘Could I please leave my contact have become best friends and are to Bethesda’s Home for Unwed information, and if you feel that working on a book documenting Mothers. Located on the sprawling it’s the right thing to do, could you their journey and the incredible campus that is now home to please pass it on?’” She did, and relationship they developed since Bethesda Dilworth and The Oaks at Linda called Libby that same day. reconnecting. Bethesda, the home was a secluded They talked for more than six hours. Bethesda Health Group plays retreat for young pregnant women For both women, it was as if an important role in their story. avoiding social stigma in a safe and they had found a missing piece Through its 125-year supportive environment. in their lives. history, Bethesda has provided “It was a wonderful, loving “There was a great mix of joy, compassionate care to those in atmosphere,” Linda says. “The girls relief, wholeness,” Libby said. “It need in the St. Louis community. received very good care.” was just amazing to find out that Back in 1969, Linda was one of Linda arrived at the home in after 38 years, Linda had told her those people. May of 1969 and gave birth to a other children about me. They all She was one of the many scared healthy baby in September. The knew. It wasn’t like it was some teens who found their way to the baby was adopted, and Linda deep, dark secret. And I found out I Bethesda Home for Unwed Mothers returned to join her high school had siblings. Having been raised as during an era when an out-of- classmates after missing several an only child, that was amazing, and wedlock pregnancy was a scandal weeks of the new school year. I have a relationship with all of in a sleepy Midwestern town. Were it not for a clerical error, them now.” Libby’s diligence, and the love and Libby also learned that the trust of her birth adoption had a transformational grandmother (Linda’s effect on Linda. erH mother was mother), that could inspired by her own experience to have been the end of help other girls in similar situations the story. and worked for more than 25 years Instead of listing her as a crisis pregnancy counselor. adoptive parents as it Linda and Libby returned to should have, Libby’s the former site of the Home for birth certificate Unwed Mothers in the summer of listed her birth 2014. New buildings and nearly mother’s actual four decades may have erased the name. Libby began remnants of the Home for Unwed her genealogical Mothers, but as they stood on the sleuthing, and after same grounds Linda strolled as a year of following a pregnant teenager, mother and leads, making tough phone calls daughter were both glad and grateful Linda Winkler and Libby Mullen (L-R) share a and running into dead ends, for the clerical error that ultimately moment during their tour of the grounds of the former Home for Unwed Mothers. Libby connected with her birth restored their bond. grandmother.

12 BETHESDA HEALTH GROUP • REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY 2014 A Story of Healing

Gloria and Ray Eickmeyer birth. Doctors recommended they “It was wonderful being so close moved to St. Louis in 1960—both wait until he was four months old to to each other and also to our son educators at local school districts. perform that surgery. They returned in Kirkwood,” says Gloria. “They Not long after, Ray was not feeling to Bethesda General Hospital. “At took great care of Ray at Dilworth, well, so the couple searched for that point, I felt very confident in and I went there every day to be a doctor they could consult. the doctors and staff, so we didn’t with him, while still being able to They found a great doctor who think twice about where to have our come home to my apartment in the recommended Ray go son’s surgery,” she says. “Everything evenings. These facilities just made to Bethesda General Hospital. went well, as expected, and he this difficult time a little easier.” The doctors found Ray’s recovered nicely.” Ray seemed to be improving, appendix had burst, resulting in a Gloria and Ray went on to and they spent one Saturday massive infection throughout his enjoy long careers in education, morning talking and reminiscing body. He underwent surgery and serving in the Rockwood, Parkway about their 55 years of marriage. spent two months recovering there and Clayton school districts before The next day, after she returned to gain back his strength. ultimately retiring to Hot Springs, home from visiting him, Gloria “The surgeons and staff were Arkansas. received a phone call that Ray had wonderful, and we felt so cared for They came to St. Louis often to been taken to the hospital, and and treated very kindly,” says Gloria. visit their son and his family, as well by the time she arrived, he had “I spent so much time there caring as to visit their doctors. When Ray passed away. for him that I got to know everyone became ill, they came to St. Louis “Bethesda played a huge part at the hospital, and we became for medical assistance. In 2009, in our lives, and we are grateful for like family.” Ray went to Bethesda Dilworth for being a part of the Bethesda family,” Two years later, their son, who recovery, where he lived for three says Gloria. “Living at Bethesda was born at Bethesda General months, and Gloria moved into Gardens is the best place in the Hospital, needed surgery upon his Bethesda Gardens, where she has world for me right now. I can travel, lived for five years. come and go as I please, remain active and still have a comfortable place, with many friends, to return to every day.”

“Living at Bethesda Gardens is the best place in the world for me right now.” —Gloria Eickmeyer—

13 COMPASSION

“It’s very fulfilling to help people. Volunteering is a great way to make connections.” —Howard Watson—

Bethesda’s Helping Hand

Bethesda’s mission to provide He was so well-loved by the residents computer, and stays in touch with high-quality care to seniors comes and staff that he continued to work his family through email. full circle with Howard Watson, a the hydration station for more Howard encourages his fellow 97-year-old retired accountant and than four years. residents to become involved. “It’s World War II veteran radio operator. “I thoroughly enjoyed being very fulfilling to help people,” he He is a resident at Bethesda Terrace, in charge of the hydration cart and says of being able to give back. “It and has become one of Bethesda’s having the ability to mingle with fills a void in my life, the staff is very most dependable volunteers. the residents as well as the staff,” nice, and volunteering is a great way Howard and his wife, Gloria, Howard says. “It was all very to make connections.” lived at Bethesda Terrace for four pleasant.” Howard says he will continue years before Gloria was relocated Howard has since shared his to be grateful for being part of the to Bethesda Southgate for skilled accounting skills and business Bethesda family as both a resident nursing care. Howard’s daily visits acumen throughout Bethesda, and volunteer. to Bethesda Southgate allowed him sometimes helping Bethesda’s “The fact that I have lived here to come to know many of the staff fundraising staff in completing for 10 years certainly is indicative quite well. office tasks such as stuffing envelopes that I am very happy here,” he says. After Gloria passed away, and preparing mailings. “Living in this type of environment, Howard asked the staff if they had In addition to volunteering, you’re free of the responsibilities of any opportunities available for Howard appreciates the activities home ownership and maintenance. him to volunteer. He was asked to Bethesda organizes for its residents. You have peace of mind.” steward the hydration cart, bringing He enjoys playing bridge; he keeps water and juice to resident rooms. up with the day’s news on the

14 BETHESDA HEALTH GROUP • REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY 2014 Foundation News

2014 has been a banner year, both for her expertise as we continue to address the Bethesda and St. Louis. challenges involved in securing funding for As we at Bethesda celebrated our 125th senior care. anniversary, we were also involved in the In 2014, the efforts of our donors made city’s 250th anniversary by sponsoring the it possible for Bethesda to provide nearly commemorative 4-foot fiberglass cake at the $12 million in unreimbursed care. We can’t Kirkwood Train Station. We even hosted Tom express our gratitude enough for the help and Carol Voss, co-chairs of STL250, at our in offsetting this significant level of annual Legacy Society Luncheon. In addition, charitable assistance. anyone who participated in one of our aerial During our continued growth, one “Human 125” photos would agree it was an fundamental truth remains—charity begins experience never to be forgotten (see p. 18-19). at home. This has never been truer within Indeed, these are exciting times to be the Bethesda family of employees, residents, involved with Bethesda as we continue to pursue volunteers, and loyal donors. new partnerships, new additions, and expanded The annual “Hearts for Our Homes” employee services in an effort to provide the best possible and resident fundraising campaign raised an living, care and service options for our seniors amazing $100,000 last year, once again proving and their families. that our organization is comprised of individuals To help meet the needs of those seniors who who are not only talented and caring, but cannot fully pay for the compassionate care generous and compassionate: and innovative services, the Bethesda Health • 558 volunteers who selflessly gave nearly Group (BHG) 29,000 volunteer hours of care to our Foundation has seniors. been growing • 1,187 donors who gave more than concurrently. The $634,000 to the BHG Foundation, BHG Foundation including planned gifts through our Lasting welcomes a new Heritage program (entrance fee program). team member, This commitment of time, talent and funds Julie Darnold will help Bethesda continue to provide quality Atkins, who is care and services for another 125 years. responsible for Thank you for oury generosity and for grant writing making 2014 uniquely memorable and and other meaningful in support of our vision: fundraising “Fostering Successful Aging Through initiatives. We Compassion and Innovation.” look forward to utilizing

The BHG Foundation team—Pam Moore, Pamela E. Dempski Pam Dempski and Julie Darnold Atkins. Corporate Vice President Director of Fund Development

15 Highlights Up, Up and Away Bethesda Health Group joined the 42nd Annual Great Forest Park Balloon Race in 2014. Team members (L-R) Lea Ann Coates, Kelly Maier, Angela Horton and Jeff Waldman did a tremendous job volunteering and serving as the “launch crew,” representing Bethesda for the more than 150,000 people who attended the two-day event.

A Special Silver Anniversary On a cool fall day in October, Bethesda Meadow residents, families and staff celebrated the 25th anniversary of this beautiful West County community with games, a petting zoo, lots of food and music.

Voss Speaks at Legacy Luncheon Flu Vaccine Program Expands The distinguished donors and guests in attendance at the BHG Foundation’s Legacy Under the supervision of Bethesda Senior Support Luncheon, held at the Missouri History Solutions team and the members of the “Flu Crew,” Museum, enjoyed remarks from Tom Voss, flu vaccines were made available to all employees and former Executive Chairman of Ameren. residents throughout the organization. However, for the Voss and his wife, Carol, chaired the first time, the vaccine was required for staff without a STL250 birthday celebration in 2014, which waiver—and the campaign resulted in 100% compliance. coincided nicely with Bethesda’s 125th. Right: Tom Miskle, member of the Flu Crew. Left: Eddie Seawood, corporate purchasing.

16 BETHESDA HEALTH GROUP • REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY 2014 Giving Back Alice Hayashi walked each day from her Bethesda Terrace apartment through the landscaped gardens and walkway that led to Bethesda Southgate, where her husband was in skilled nursing care. On one of those walks, she noticed a bench named in honor of a loved one, and thought that would be a lovely tribute—one that she ultimately chose—to honor her husband’s life after his passing. The BHG Foundation is grateful for Alice’s gift, and the many donors who honor our residents and staff with their support.

Hospice Care Memorial Walk/Run Expands Under beautiful blue skies on a warm June morning, more than 200 people ran, walked and celebrated the lives of their deceased loved ones at the 2nd Annual Memorial Walk/Fun Run, which more than doubled the 2013 event. Circle June 20, 2015 on your calendar, and plan to participate in the 3rd annual event!

Veterans Day Celebration A pinning ceremony featuring residents representing the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines and Ice Bucket Challenge administered by the Bethesda Hospice Care team was among the many highlights of the annual Veterans Bethesda’s Management Team, as well as Day celebration at Bethesda Meadow. Similar pinning groups at Bethesda Dilworth and Bethesda ceremonies took place at each Bethesda community. Terrace, took part in the ALS “Ice Bucket Challenge” this summer.

17 18 BETHESDA HEALTH GROUP • REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY 2014 19 I Chose Bethesda...

Dr.Why Elsie Meyers Farmer. Teenage midwife. begin her internship at the Hospital At Bethesda Barclay House, Elsie Med student. Anesthesiologist. of the University of Pennsylvania. enjoys being in the heart of a city Professor. World traveler. Wife. It was there she met her future and always having people around, Grandmother. Great-grandmother. husband, Robert, who was her whether it may be an employee Elsie Meyers has worn very many resident in charge of neurology. They who comes to fix something in her hats. A 92-year-old resident of married. Robert pursued his studies apartment or a friend with whom Bethesda Barclay House, Elsie’s life in psychoanalysis, and Elsie became to chat and share stories. story is something that would make a resident in anesthesiology. They “I love that Shaw Park is nearby,” many green with envy; however, she had three daughters, whom Elsie she says. “I walk there daily. is incredibly humbled by what she stayed home to raise. And the employees here are very has achieved in life, and is even more They moved to St. Louis, accommodating.” grateful that she resides at Bethesda. each developing their medical careers Elsie is also very impressed with A farm girl and young midwife and ultimately enjoying retirement. Bethesda’s commitment to safety. born and raised in Northern Elsie and Robert traveled “Even though I live on my own, I Indiana, Elsie worked diligently to extensively—one such adventure feel very secure here.” put herself through medical school took them exploring in the Alps Nowadays, Elsie’s typical day at Indiana University. She moved when they were in their 70s. is a 180-degree “flip” from when to Philadelphia upon graduating to Since retiring, Elsie has she was practicing medicine. She’s volunteered at City Hospital in dived headfirst into quilting, sewing St. Louis, helped established a hundreds of quilts for the patients presurgical clinic at Barnes Hospital, at Riley Children’s Hospital in volunteered at the St. Louis Indianapolis. She enjoys collecting Psychoanalytic Institute and cared art, reading and writing. She’s for her husband at home during penned a memoir (to be published his long illness. “one day, maybe”) that proudly sits After Robert passed away in on her coffee table. early 2014, Elsie knew that their If it is published, her friends condo was too big for one person. from Bethesda Barclay House will Remembering how she and Robert be among the first in line to had previously looked at Bethesda purchase a copy. Barclay House and were impressed with its many amenities, Elsie ultimately moved into a comfortable two-bedroom apartment in the building.

20 BETHESDA HEALTH GROUP • REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY 2014 Mike Gibbons

He’s not a native St. Louisan, but was time to move to an independent he received the Citizen of the Year Mike Gibbons has lived in Kirkwood living community, Mike and his Award from the Chamber. since moving from Massachusetts children naturally chose Bethesda Mike’s love of reading takes with his parents and graduating Gardens. him to the public library frequently, from Kirkwood High School in “I really enjoy being in the center where he finds biographies and 1942. Since then, he has enjoyed all of town and being able to walk to a political stories. He is a member that Kirkwood has to offer and the variety of restaurants, as well as the of Bethesda Gardens’ book club, community feel it provides. When it Kirkwood Public Library,” he says. where he joins in group discussions “It keeps me active and exercising.” with other residents. He also enjoys A decorated military veteran, a participating in the morning exercise lawyer and an involved community programs and happy hour events. volunteer, Mike enjoys reading, “I really like participating in playing the piano and spending time the social gatherings here, getting at the local YMCA, exercising and to know other residents and having socializing. company to share meals and lively He is also an active member discussions,” he says. of the Kirkwood-Des Peres Area Mike also spends time with his Chamber of Commerce and family nearby. His son and daughter volunteer at St. Luke’s hospice live in Kirkwood and Rock Hill, and facility. In 2012, he was named a he enjoys going to visit them and winner of the Lieutenant Governor’s catching up with his grandchildren. Senior Service Award and in 2005,

Dr. Bob and Lorene Drews

For Bob Drews and his wife Lorene enjoyed attending at Washington University’s Lorene, choosing The Oaks at the happy hour gatherings at the Department of Ophthalmology, Bethesda was an easy decision. clubhouse, as well as the holiday where he is now a professor emeritus As a renowned ophthalmologist, parties and socializing with their and past board member, and continues Dr. Drews spent much of his career fellow residents. to stay involved with the University operating at Bethesda General Bob remains busy and as a volunteer. Hospital and Eye Institute, as participates on Bethesda’s Advisory Bethesda extends its condolences to the Drews did his father before him. Board and the St. Louis Society for family on Lorene’s passing, December 18, 2014. “I was already part of the the Blind and Visually Bethesda family. That, combined Impaired. He is a with the excellent location of The graduate of Washington Oaks villas, made the choice easy,” University, where he he says. “The staff here is very also completed his friendly and pleasant, and they residency and then have been very helpful to us.” spent two years in He and Lorene have lived in the U.S. Navy their villa home for seven years and before returning enjoy the maintenance-free lifestyle, to St. Louis as well as the social events offered and opening a by the community. private practice. He also taught 21 Fostering Successful Aging

While numbers certainly don’t tell the whole story, Bethesda continues to have a strong financial the many impressive statistics displayed on these pages footprint—our 2014 net assets are in excess of $47.1 provides a snapshot of the commitment to excellence million; we continue to invest in capital improvements regarding the care and service we at Bethesda provide (more than $37.8 million spent during the last five to our residents and their loved ones. years); we support our Humanitarian Care initiative Perhaps the most prominent number for 2014 is for our residents in financial need (nearly $12 million “125”—as in our 125th anniversary serving St. Louis in 2014), and we continue our pursuit of technological seniors and their families. The successes we achieved in advancements. 2014 are based on more than a century of dedication to As impressive as these statistics are, they are just part doing the right thing in our community. of the Bethesda story. Providing exemplary care and Quality care extends well beyond numbers—it services to our residents drives each of us every day, and requires the compassion, drive and determination of is why we are so committed to our vision of fostering our tremendous team. Our staff, volunteers, board successful aging through compassion and innovation. members and donors are dedicated to the welfare of our We look forward to a tremendous 2015, and will residents and the St. Louis senior community. This team continue striving to establish Bethesda as the premier of committed individuals understands what it takes to provider of care and services for seniors. operate a healthy, viable organization.

$11.9 million 1,187 individuals Bethesda: in charity care provided donated to By the by BHG last year BHG Foundation last year 558 volunteers = $40 was the original donation/ Numbers 28,886 investment when Bethesda volunteer hours last year in 2014 was founded A+ is BHG’s rating from Better Business Bureau Meals on Wheels donated29,638 meals

22 BETHESDA HEALTH GROUP • REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY 2014 Bethesda Health Group, Inc. Bethesda Health Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries and Subsidiaries Combined Statement of Operations Combined Balance Sheet Year ending June 30, 2014 Year ending June 30, 2014

REVENUES ASSETS Net service revenue $ 61,265,407 Current Assets Other revenue and gains 5,251,629 Cash and cash equivalents $ 4,028,948 Investment income 2,350,093 Assets limited as to use 6,634,578 Contributions 585,080 Accounts receivable 3,420,223 Total revenues 69,452,209 Other current assets 2,427,966 Total current assets 16,511,715 EXPENSES Professional care 25,941,800 Assets limited as to use, Dietary service 7,331,816 net of amount required to General services 8,060,385 meet current obligations 74,417,071 Administrative services 13,133,082 Employee health and welfare 3,865,387 Property, plant and Depreciation 7,617,826 equipment, net 101,546,768 Interest 2,772,220 Provision for bad debts 330,718 Beneficial interest in trusts 1,129,491 Total expenses 69,053,234 Other assets 1,130,713 Net income $ 398,975 Total assets 194,735,758

LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS Current liabilities Current maturities of long-term debt $ 1,380,000 Accounts payable 1,471,539 Accrued expenses 5,754,926 $148,000 Other current liabilities 3,185,910 donated by BHG to the United Total current liabilities 11,792,375 Way and other charities Long-term liabilities, less current maturities 74,520,000 Life residents’ fees 44,479,320 There are apartments Other liabilities 16,866,851 and 528 Total liabilities 147,658,546 patio Net assets 47,077,212 homes Total liabilities and 27 assets $194,735,758

Home Health staff members traveled meals 70,000 miles

23 Volunteer Groups

2014 Women’s Board

Front row, seated: (L-R) Kathy Lupo, Dorothy Boenker, Nancy O’Brien, Joan Whitford, Toni Breihan, Sue Bahle, Martie Dille, Lorene Drews, Ricki O’Meara* Standing: (L-R) Sally Lilly, Kathy Joslin, Ann McCandless, Jane Bryan, Jean Bouchard, Kathy Marlock, Julie Poelker, Amy Trau, Pat Kapsar, Barb Clements, Fran Stuhl, Susan Logie, Mary Sertl, Joyce Ulrich, Fran Burns, Judy Bass, Georgee Waldman, Ginny Rowe Not pictured: Carol Baechle, Flo Baur, Susan Brinker, Martha Anne Bull, Patricia Bushman, Marian Desloge, Jane Evans, Michelle Glass, Susan Goodman, Suzanne Harbison, Mary Harris, Juanita Hinshaw, Jane Hughes, Christy James, Babs Kolkmeier, Susan Krombach, Earl Lionberger, Lorraine Magee, Jane Mahan, Lydia Meier, Lisa Meyer, Dessa Morrow, Anne Ryan, Jo Schnellman, Marge Schoor, Jackie Shillington, Betty Sims, Audrey Smith, Sue Voorhees

2014 Advisory Board

Back row: (L-R) Betty Sims, Bob Barrett, Cathy Reiss, Dale Meier, Joe Brinker, Curt Engler, Steve Woodard, John Rowe, Earl Dille, Sally Lilly, Tom Collins, Nick Clifford, Earle Harbison, John Norwood, Jim Sertl, Bob Drews, Tom Bayer Front row, seated: (L-R) Franc Flotron, David Fleisher, Ruth Kohl, Peter Krombach, Joan Whitford Not pictured: John Baird, Ben Edwards, Jim Esther, Juanita Hinshaw, Harry Kennedy, John McClure, Subodh Mehra, Jim Mills, Jackie Shillington

24 BETHESDA HEALTH GROUP • REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY 2014 *Deceased Legacy Society Executive Committee Bethesda Meadow Auxiliary

Back row: (L-R) Sally Lilly, David Culver, Harris Frank, Back row: (L-R) Emily Lankau (Secretary), Bob Morris Fred Perabo (Co-Chairman), John Rowe, Ginny Rowe, Earl Dille, (Treasurer), Fran Burns (Vice President) Joan Whitford, Earle Harbison (Co-Chairman), Joe Brinker Seated: (L-R) Darla Neely (Auxiliary Coordinator), Front row, seated: (L-R) Susan Goodman, Jack Lilly, Ruth Kohl (President) Joe Birk, Martie Dille, Peter Krombach Not pictured: Ken Bower, George and Barb Clements, Tom Collins, Joan Culver, Bob Drews, Mary and Jim Sertl Charless Village/Southgate Volunteers

Bethesda Dilworth Auxiliary

(L-R) Holly Parsons, Bev Delaney, Darlene Taylor, Chris Crouch (Senior Administrator (on arm of chair)), Ruth Flanigan, Barbara Winkler Standing: Jan Keale (Volunteer Coordinator), (L-R) Julie Deggendorf, Maud Jeanty, Ron Flanigan Judy Doyle, Barb Gilpin, Michael King, Jan Glass, Charlene Zinkl, Herald Hamann, Susan Goldstein, Rachelle Habecker, Nancy LaTourette, Mary Wuller, Ding-a-Lings (Bethesda Dilworth Leslie Simon (Volunteer Coordinator). Volunteer Singers)

Hospice Care Volunteers

Seated on bench: (L-R) Chelle Habecker, Marie Zucchero Standing: (L-R) Nancy LaTourette, Judy Doyle, Rose Mary Zinkl, Loretta (L-R) Tony Cosentino, Richard Doyle, Nancy Birge, Keller, Bob Zinkl, Julie Deggendorf, Gloria Curtis, Jan and Roger Nelson, Mary Ann Schaeffer, Gayla Maze, Ruth Rincker (Social Barb Gilpin, Joyce Byers-Hines, Herald Hamann, Michael King, Ellen Services Coordinator), Lois Noel, Mary Wuller, Leslie McCoy, Mary Wuller, Ann Konold Not pictured: Candy Culivan, Ed Fix, *Deceased Schaeffer (Bereavement Coordinator), Nancy Maud Jeanty, Marilyn Schramm, Mary Williams 25 LaTourette, Ruth Kohl, Bob Morris Board of Directors

1 Joseph E. Birk, Jr. Board Chairman, retired attorney at Ameren UE

2 Fred H. Perabo Board Vice Chairman, retired Director of Community Affairs at Ralston Purina Company 1 2 3 3 David M. Culver Board Treasurer, retired banking and insurance executive

4 George W. Clements, Jr. Board Secretary, retired family business owner and former President at Midtown Medical Center Redevelopment Corporation

5 4 5 6 Joseph J. Brinker President & Chief Executive Officer of Bethesda Health Group

6 Kenneth J. Bower Principal at Moneta Group, LLC

7 Thomas J. Harris Executive Vice President of MMS— 7 8 9 A Medical Supply Company

8 Philip A. Hutchison Retired Senior Vice President of Human Resources at Emerson Electric Company

9 Kevin J. Klingler Executive Vice President, Strategic Alliances, Biomedical Systems Corp. 10 11 12 10 Kenneth J. Kolkmeier Retired President of Nooter Construction Company

11 Gary L. Mayes Retired attorney, Thompson Coburn, LLC

12 Susan G. Moore Retired school teacher, civic leader and President 13 of the Charless Foundation

13 Richard C. Mueller, Jr. Principal at Bopp Chapel

26 BETHESDA HEALTH GROUP • REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY 2014 Management Team

Joseph J. Brinker R. Kenneth Bass, Jr. President & Chief Executive Officer Senior Vice President Senior Living

Roger T. Byrne Larry D. Hickman Senior Vice President Senior Vice President Chief Financial Officer Administrative Services and Chief Information Officer

Katherine E. Joslin Alphonse D. Poelker Senior Vice President Senior Vice President Human Resources and Marketing Strategic Development

Amy J. Trau Pamela E. Dempski Senior Vice President Corporate Vice President and Healthcare Services Director of Fund Development

Christine E. Crouch Kevin L. Curry Vice President and Senior Administrator Vice President and Corporate Compliance Officer

Michelle M. Glass Scott A. Middelkamp Vice President and Director Vice President Bethesda Home and Community Business Process Improvement Based Services

Muriel C. Van Oordt Jeffrey R. Waldman Vice President and Senior Administrator Vice President and Director of Marketing

27 Honor Roll of Donors Year ending June 30, 2014 We gratefully acknowledge our donors and community partners for their support and generosity. Every effort has been made to accurately recognize our donors. If you would like your name listed differently than it appears below, or if any errors have occurred, please accept our sincere apology and contact the BHG Foundation office with your changes at 314-800-1916.

Life Legacy (planned gifts) Stuart and Susan Chomeau Doug and Kathy Joslin Kevin and Jean Curry Tom W. Bennett Irrevocable Emerson Bob and Marilyn Kane Julie Darnold Atkins Trust Paric Corporation Patricia Kapsar Earl and Martie Dille Marge Bieser RehabCare James and Wendy Kemp Mike and Peggy Eckstrom Gay Daniel and Blanche Bordley Herbert A. and Adrian W. Ken† and Babs Kolkmeier Mike and Sherry Ehrler Fund for Bethesda; A Fund Woods Foundation Jack and Sally Lilly Robert and Jane Evans of the Greater St. Louis Kelly Maier David and Carol Fleisher Community Foundation Founder Level Darrell Marcum Stan Geiger and Marilynn Antoinette C. Breihan ($5,000-$9,999) Gary† and Harriet Mayes Stribling Susan Rassieur Buder Amen, Gantner & Capriano Dale and Lydia Meier Avi and Evan Goldfarb Memorial Trust Anonymous Elsie F. Meyers Susan M. Goodman Leo R. Buder Foundation Trust Thompson Coburn LLP Scott and Elizabeth Richard and Sandra Hughes Margaret L. Butler Trust Middelkamp Jim and Jeanette Kille Mary Alice Collins Memorial Independence Level Tom and Sherry Miskle Patrick and Sanna King Fund; A Fund of the Greater ($2,500-$4,999) Michael and DaVone O’Leary Peter and Susan Krombach St. Louis Community Anonymous Omnicare, Inc. Michael Kurtz Foundation Joe† and Susan Brinker Fred† and Ida Perabo William and Lorraine Magee Winnie Cummins Jim and Michelle Glass Anna Pippin David and Jane Mahan Nick Dopuch Tom † and Mary Harris Al and Julie Poelker Kathy Marlock Bob and Lorene* Drews Phil† and Judy Hutchison John and Ginny Rowe Terry and Lisa Meyer Marie Falvey Mel and Ruth Kohl Emil and Rosemary Schmidt Austin and Barbara Joyce Fincher Jim and Mary Sertl Montgomery Harris Frank Empowerment Level Josh and Jessica Sharp Michael and Susan† Moore Margaret B. Grigg Foundation ($1,000-$2,499) Brian and Andrea Snyder Peter Moser Dorothy M. Hanpeter Anonymous St. Louis Service Bureau Northern Trust Matching Alfred and Mary Jane Jerry and Sarah Arnold Foundation Gift and Volunteer Heitzmann John P. Baird Nathan and Kelly Torno Grant Program Briggs Hoffmann Ken and Judy Bass Mike and Amy Trau John F. Norwood Russell and Virginia Jones Francis Baumli Tom and Muriel Van Oordt Ricki O’Meara* Jack and Sally Lilly Bethesda Meadow Auxiliary Jeff and Georgee Waldman Piper Jaffray & Co. William C. Malcolm Mitch and Jennifer Beuke Tom and Cathy Reiss Mary E. J. Mermod Trust Joe† and Jean Birk Opportunity Level John and Jacqueline Jean G. Newton Dwight and Jean Bouchard ($500-$999) Shillington John F. Norwood Michael and Danna Boyd Anonymous Lila Simpson Joe Palacek* Shawn and Candice Brown BBC Saturday Morning Audrey F. Smith Mary Poore Fobes Trust– Roger and Laura Byrne Golf Buddies Clarence and Janet Turley Flower Fund George† and Barbara Clements Sue Bahle Howard L. Watson Viola J. Reynolds Trust Nicholas B. Clifford Terri Balestreri Michael and Sarita Weldon John W. Rowe Tom and Chris Crouch Robert S. Barrett Joan Shannon Whitford Frank A. and Alpha H. Ruf David† and Joan Culver Bartels & Missey, Inc Craig and Lee Williams Fund; A Fund of the Greater DaRT Chart Systems, LLC Doug and Marie Bartels Lee Williams St. Louis Community Tom and Pam Dempski Bruce and Sharon Bateman Dorothy Willmann Foundation Bruce Fegley and Katharina Bruce and Elisabeth Beeler Al and Joan Winkler Albert Schweitzer Lodders Fegley Christopher and Janine Julie Wolfe Katherine Stauffer Franc Flotron and Anne Lewis Benjamin Steve and Debbie Woodard Charitable Trust Leonard and Linda Goggio Jane D. Bryan Karen Y. Zurick Ann F. Sternberg Evelyn Goldberg Patricia Bushman Richard Weidert Wade and Michele Hachman Tom and Jennifer Collins Dignity Level ($250-$499) Earle and Suzanne Harbison Common Ground Public Goran Abutovic Pillar Level ($10,000+) Larry and Julie Hickman Relations, Inc. Darlene Alabran Anonymous Juanita Hinshaw and Ted Dorothy Crotty Allied Benefit Systems Douglas B. Chomeau Harrison Winnie Cummins

28 BETHESDA HEALTH GROUP • REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY 2014 *Deceased †Board of Directors American Express Kathleen S. Blaskiewicz* Jan Irvin Jann Outman Charitable Fund Samantha Boettinger Barbara Jackson Joe Palacek* Anonymous Olga Bojko Christy F. James Paulette H. Parks Kristen Anthony Patrick Boone Martha Johnston Julian E. Pauk Carroll A. Baechle Clayton Borage Charles Jones Virgil and Jane Pirtle Cathy L. Barton Ken† and Mary Bower Larry and Jane Kahn Dawn Poppe Janie Bradford Haley Boxdorfer Rita Kane Jeri Pruitt Antoinette C. Breihan John R. Breihan Shirley Karsznia Stephen Reese and Staff Ronald and Mary Ann Brinker J. Allen Brinkmeyer Theresa Kelly John A. Ressler Charlotte Busch Linda Broch Kevin† and Lucy Klingler Rich’s Frozen Custard Marshall Cobb Rex and Martha Anne Bull Joan Kniest of Oakville, LLC Brandon and Katie Czarnecki Tony Campenella Mary L. Knowles Francis Rieber Donna P. Day Kevin Casey Sis Krone Florence Roloff Marian Desloge Ruth Shirley Chase Rae Ann Langenfeld Paul Roth-Roffy Justin and Ruth Donahay Chesterfield Dental Associates Susan LeBar William D. Rowe Nancy R. Doolin Sonia A. Chetta Jay and Betty LeCrone Jamie Ruark Bob and Lorene* Drews Tiffany Clancy Don and Susan Logie Anne F. Ryan Dennis Eddlemon Stephanie Clausner-Conner Victoria Lorenzen Donna Saltzman Curt and Robin Engler Carol Conner Ken McCord Diane Samuelson Eda Farache Dick Corbet Eldon and Kathryn McKie Val L. Sansoucie Randal Foster Marjorie S. Courtney Rita S. McShea John and Joanne Schindler Jen L. Francis Paula Czarnecki Mercy Hospital St. Louis, Victoria Schmidleutner Jerome L. Gidlow Martha Rieber DeGray Department of Pathology Donald and Jo Schnellmann Donna Graf Janelle Dial John Mertens Albert Schweitzer Stephanie Graf Scott and June Douglass Bobbie Meyer Lisa Sertl JoAnn Grotegeers Marcos and Elizabeth Duarte Betty Miller Margaret Sheridan Dorothy Harper* and Family Cam and Angela Moles Joshua Sherrill Briggs Hoffmann Glenda Dunn Pam Moore Ronald and Janet Stacy Philip and Angela Huddleston Konnie Egertson Virginia Moore Don and Perry Streett Michael and Sarah Hurst Robert and Becky Eggmann Gary and Dessa Morrow Harold and Fran Stuhl Bob and Jan Keale Toni C. Emery Robert and Melissa Mullgardt Dona J. Tankersley Mary Jane Kirtz Becky Entenmann James Newhard Kent and Lesa Tegeler Erle Lionberger Fred F. Faller Jean G. Newton Evelyn S. Terrall Katherine Lupo Sara Farmer Ruth Nickel Richard and Joyce Ulrich Lansden and Ann McCandless George W. Franz Lauren Nickles Zena Utrecht Graciel Mendoza David Friedman Janice A. Noack Connie Van Leuvan Todd C. Meury Dorothy Gannon Rosemary Noonan Sue Voorhees Milliman, Inc. George E. Glass Jeanne C. Norberg Marguerite J. Walsh Roger and Jan Nelson Adrian Godlewski Karen Nowak Sharon B. Waterson Fred Pordos Greater St. Louis Baseball Jackie A. Oakes Susan Webster Kathy Roseland Historical Society Nancy S. O’Brien Donald E. Weihl, Sr. John Schiffman Holly Greminger Maureen F. O’Day Sarah West Gerry and Marge Schoor Charles and Nannelle Griffith Mac and Anne Orcutt Carol Williams Edmond R. Siefert Karla Grimm, Jayne Grimm, Bill and Betty Sims Robin Grimm and Phill Specialized Hospice Rooms, equipped with oversized resident beds Wilbur Skornia Grimm and sleeping accommodations for family, provide comfort and privacy Ann F. Sternberg Richard B. Haar as end of life nears. Cathy Taylor Mildred Hammett Daniel and Susan Trout Dorothy M. Hanpeter Family of Lou Fern Warnol Martha Hanpeter Steve and Jane Zigrye Paul Hanpeter Marie A. Zucchero Robert and Diane Harness Helen Heddering Ability Level ($100-$249) Wanda Henderson Jim and Sue Adams Jerry and Delwina Herd Dana Airsman Carl and Angeline Heumann David Ake Ted and Gail Hoef Larry and Kathleen Albright Mary Ann Hoelting Ardis Anderson Martha Holland Anonymous Rosemary Holthaus Richard C. Attig Tracy Hounsom Grace Bachman Jane C. Hughes Sharon Beirne Michael and Sheila Humphreys Sylvia Bergbauer Margaret D. Hurst Chiquita Bethany Bill and Gloria Hutchings Steve and Katherine Black Bob and Dolores Hynes Joe and Jill Immethun *Deceased †Board of Directors 29 Joseph and Gloria Wotka Bethesda Gardens Employees Mweemba Chipepo Andrew and Patricia Flood Richard and Cheryl Yehling Bethesda Hospice Care Michael Chitwood Shirley Flori Valery York-Schneider Employees Joshua Chrun William M. Forrester Jeanette Young Bethesda Meadow Employees Arthur Clark Terry and Dorothy Forst Robert Young Bethesda Orchard Employees Patty C. Clark Jim Francis Bethesda Orchard Residents’ Peggy J. Cline Mary A. Frazier Friends Level ($1-$99) Association Bobbi L. Closser Glennon Freise Linda Aldag Bethesda Senior Support Catherine J. Cloyd David and Patricia Freuler Jim Altadonna Solutions Employees Danielle Coates Dot Fuchs Marca Anderson Bethesda Southgate Mary Cody-Hill Leonard and Dorothy Fuerman Marilyn Anderson Employees Cheryl Cole Angela Fulcomer Terri E. Anderson Bethesda Terrace Employees Dana Cole Bess Gardener Anonymous Janice C. Biga Kyle Coleman Devan Gardner Timothy Antonacci Mimoza Bitri Theresa Coleman Mary Gartland George Arellano Wayne and Carol Black Debbie Compton Carol Gates JoAnn Arnold Dorothy Boenker Christopher Conder Melissa V. Geisler Danielle Askew Raven Boyd Ken and Mary Conley Thelma Geldbach Jessica Asp Pamela Boyer-Johnson Virginia Conley Raymond W. Gentry Joan L. Asp Marcia J. Brackman Ellen Cooley Casey Gerhard Amanda Austin Judy Brady Emily Cornish Ronald and Jane Gibbs Helen B. Ballard Raymond and Mary Anne Geoffrey Couch Dorothy Gill Joan Balser Braun Linda Cowan Kim Gladden Doris Barbero Pam Brice Michael and Nancy Cowan Jim Glatz Valerie Barnard Steve and Tracy Brokaw David and Nancy Craig Howard and Rosella Gleason Charmaine Barrale Tiffany Brooks Kathleen Cranor Nancy T. Gleason Todd and Catherine Bartling Wanda Brose Carrie Craven Tammy Gleiforst Jessica L. Bathon Eddie L. Brown Genora Croffett Marilyn Godar Lesa Bauer Eric Brown Joseph Croghan Jan Goeke Judith A. Becker Ronda Brown Nancy Curby Dolores C. Gokin* Don and Diane Behlke Tina Brown Gloria Curtis Leon and Elaine Golfin Emil and Barbara Beier Paul and Betty Browning Norris and Majorie Dalton Mary Goodwin Donna Belaidi Lujana Brunner Teresa Davidson Fikreta Gracanin George and Virginia Benson Otto and Sonny Buesking Claire Davis Mary Grebe-Bird Patricia Berberich Harold and Verna Bundy Donald L. Decker Thomas and Sue Ann Greco Sonda Beste Patrick Bush John G. Denu Mary Groesch Bethesda Barclay House Norma Campbell Erin Dexter Melody J. Guillies Employees Rob Carmen Karen Diekmann Max Gurley Bethesda Corporate Mary Ann Catsavis John W. Dierker Fred Hahn Employees Holland F. Chalfant Fatima Dizdarevic Fatima Haider Bethesda Dilworth Auxiliary Lauren Chappius Barbara Doisy Kelsie Hall Bethesda Dilworth Employees Chesterfield Dental Associates Luke Donahue John W. Haloftis and Family Annadean Donaldson Reba Hamilton The Bethesda Senior Therapy Center serves the outpatient Jean E. Donegan George and Debra Hampton therapy needs of the Webster Groves senior community as well Donna Dowdy Timothy and Sally Hanson as Bethesda residents like Marybeth McGrath, seen here with Caitlin Dowe Ken and Mary Harbaugh therapist Valerie Long. Jean Dubail Katherine L. Harper Denis L. DuMontier Daniel and Dorothy Hartney Louise A. DuMontier* Alice Hayashi Arlesa Dungy Martin Hayes Andrew Easterley John and Anne Heisler Becky L. Eaton Edward and Karen Hempstead Judy Eberhardt Haley Hercules Phyllis Edwards Georgia M. Herd Helen M. Eisenbach Denyse Herrmann Joyce Eiserle Joshua Hill Darrell and Thelma Ello Son Hoang Rosemary A. Erman Shirley S. Holmes Thelma Ernst Robin Hood Sharonda Esaen Theresa Horn Jeanette L. Estopare Lynn Horne Diane Everett Jim Hosack Farmington Chapter 430, Doris Hubbard Order Eastern Star Herb Hubbard Libby Fink Karen Huff Mark Fisher Carol P. Igleheart Kevin and Kathy Inkley

30 BETHESDA HEALTH GROUP • REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY 2014 *Deceased †Board of Directors Lynne Irvin Tim and Karen Luebbers Rena Peterson and Family Ann Silva Bridget Ivory Olivia Luzynski Amber Phipps Dennis Simons Joann P. Iwasyszyn Lauren Macy Beverly Pipe Ian Simpson Brenda Jackson Arthur R. Maines, Jr., LCSW Tammie Pitchford Yuet Sit Ng Herbert and Gail Jacobus William C. Malcolm Donna Polizzi Charles and Charlotte Skornia Jessica Janson Beulah Marchbanks Maryanne Potts Barbara Smith Maud Jeanty Chandelle Martel Mary E. Presson Frances V. Smith Susan Jenkins Tresa Martin Trudy A. Prewitt Joan A. Smith Shari A. Jennrich Marvin Martinez Angela Pryibil Karen Smith Jeff Johnson Russ and Mary Marzorati Linda Puricelli Leon Smith Joan M. Johnson Judy Mason Family of Theresa Quigley Martha Smith Millicent Johnson Maria Mason Diane E. Rabin Joseph* and Jeanette Smriga Pamela Johnson Mary Mason Katherine Rallo Jeff and Kristen Snyder Harold and Peggy Jolley Terrie Massey Marlene M. Rankey Bob and Nanette Soehngen Carrie Jones Betty Mayfield Melody S. Reavy Donald and Agnes Soehngen Latisha Jones Scott and Diane McCormack Tami Reding and Carol James and Kathleen Soehngen Sharon Jordan Brian McCoy Etterling Michael J. Soehngen Stephen and Christine Lou Ann McDaniel Warren and Patricia Reichwein Julia C. Sorgenfrei Junghans Grace A. McDonald Pamela Renick Scheryl Spangler George Kaiser Patricia McFadden Claire Rennard Tiffany Spencer Fatbardha Kalemaj Thomas E. McGhee Mary O. Renshaw Kevin Spielman Ralph W. Kalish, Jr. and Bill and Mildred McKee Dan Riemann St. Andrews & Bethesda Eleanor Lyons Withers Nancy H. McKee Thomas Roach Home Health Bojan Karan Michael McMahon Christy J. Roberts Jean and Norma St. Cyr Marinko Karan Cheryl Meacham Ashley Robinson Deborah Stanley Mandi Karban Mimi Mednikow Cartina Robinson Diane M. Sterett Marilyn Katumar Paige Mendoza Nancy Roe Jeff and Debbie Stewart Brian Kayman JoAnn M. Miller Patricia Rogers Ed Stiegemeyer Lawrence and Jean Keller Lawrence J. Milles Sharon Romeo Lisa Stolzer Loretta L. Keller Patricia Mobley Deschler Margaret Rose Debra Stotler Mike Keller Patricia Molinet Richard Rosenthal Delisa Strawhun Carol Kern Deborah Moll Shirley Ross Karen Strong Ruth Killen Tyrone Moody Jean K. Ruehl Kim A. Strong Nancy Kinstler Mary Moon Alma Rusert* David Stuckman Pam Klable Sue Moore Hany S. Salama Virginia Summers Tiffany Knebel Donna S. Moser Michelle Sanker Georginna Swearson Sharon L. Koch Maureen Mueller Gerald L. Sauer Tara Szymanski Donald and Sharon Kocher Stephanie Mueller Edna R. Scates Gary Tate Chris and Caroline Koetting Mimi Mulvihill Kirstin Schad Albee D. Taylor Theresa Koetting Robert Muriel Dale and Charlotte Schaefer Martin and Cindi Templin Mary Kohlmiller Margaret Nardie Dottie Schaefer Mark and Jane Theissen Joel Kornreich Darla Neely Leslie Peasel Schaeffer Cortney Thomas Tammy M. Kraus Marjorie E. Neininger Brenda S. Schaeg Pamela L. Thornhill Terry Kraus Joe Nemec Kelley Schafer Peter Thorp Julie K. Krieckhaus James L. Ney Steven Scheer Erin Tobey Marcella Kuhn Richard H. Nickel Kathleen M. Scheve Esther M. Toelke Piotr Kulikowski, M.D. Susan Niehaus Arthur Schinder Paul Travers and Maxine Kunkel Arthur and Janne Niemoeller Sheila Schkerke Bernadette Travers James and Dorcas Lahr Carol Nivens Joseph and Annie Schlafly Glenda Treadway Mary E. Landwehr James Nouss Colleen Schmelzle Mary Tubbesing Norman Lang Michael L. Novak Elizabeth Schmierbach Jasson Tucker Vern and Carolyn Langenfeld Justin Oakes David and Rosa Schmitt Michelle Turley Barbara Larson Oasis Church Schnucks Markets Larry Turner Lilian Lawrence Oberweis Dairy Doris H. Schoenbeck Sheri M. Turner Frank Lebeau Stephanie A. Ogle Irene T. Schulze U. S. Army Corp of Engineers Patricia Leggat Martha O’Grady Robert and Lynda Schurwan Dorothy J. Urfer Phil Leradi Richard and Julie Okenfuss Mary Ann Schwabacher Carrie Vaglione Deborah A. Letchworth Dorothy Olfe Candice R. Schwarz Robert P. Valle Daniel and Rosemary O’Rourke Sales The Seekers Class Christine M. Van Doren Lewandowski Norma Pace Arthur Seger Amy Van Oordt Gwenda Lewis Joe Palacek* Gary Shanker and Jonathan Cynthia VanDerBeck Lynn M. Licklider Rebekah L. Parcel Shanker Mary Velenti Doris Lohner Frank Passafiume Louise Shankland Keith and Stephanie Velten Monica M. Lorance Gena Peper Tanyette Shannon Carrie Vogelgesang Brandi Lott Donna J. Perry Geneva Shearburn Sally Voss Howard E. Lovely Cynthia Peterson Devere and Beverly Shoop Beth Wagner

*Deceased †Board of Directors 31 Randall C. Waidmann Dierbergs, Clarkson/Clayton Bruce and Rosalie Wallach Combs Auto Service and Louis Walters Tire Center Robert and Diane Wamhoff Creve Coeur Camera Julia Waterson Chris Crouch Reba Waterston Culver’s of Fenton Kathleen Watson Curves Ty and Tiffany Webster Cyrano’s Cafe Wayne and Angela Wells Dairy Queen Mary Wessel Pam Dempski Shelley Whisler Barb Dettleff Alice Whitney Dewey’s Pizza Pam Whittaker Dierbergs Markets Rhonda Widmer Dilworth Resident Services Lynne Wiegert DBA Domino’s Pizza Celeste Wight Central MO Pizza, Inc. The creative antics of the “Hearts for Our Homes” ambassadors Joan R. Wilbret Dynamic Personal Fitness helped raise a record $100,000 during the 2014 employee and Frank Williams Mike and Peggy Eckstrom Gay resident campaign. Hannah R. Williams Ecolab Mary B. Williams Edible Arrangements Sharon Nelson Jerry and Sarah Arnold Laurel Willis Konnie Egertson Olive Garden Julie Darnold Atkins Antoinette Wilson Sherry Ehrler Jann Outman BBC Saturday Morning Betty Wilson Elegant Designs Day Spa Paisley Boutique Golf Buddies Thomas Winkle Ellisville First Baptist Church Papa Murphy’s Take ‘N Carroll A. Baechle Linda Winkler Erker’s Kirkwood Bake Pizza Mildred S. Bahle Ruthann Wolz Eureka Food Station The Pasta House Co. John P. Baird Steven R. Wood Ex Cop Donut Shop LLC Pennies in Your Pocket Terri Balestreri Ashley Wright Jacqueline Fehrenbach Plowsharing Crafts Robert S. Barrett Theresa P. Wright Gateway Grizzlies Professional Quizno’s Bartels & Missey, Inc. Mallory Wroblewski Baseball Racanelli’s New York Pizzeria Doug and Marie Bartels Josephine K. Yacoub Michelle M. Glass Carol Raplee Cathy L. Barton Adeline Yahl Grafica Fine Art & Custom Rib City St. Louis Ken and Judy Bass Julie Yates Framing Richter’s Florist Bruce and Sharon Bateman Mary Lou Young and Healthcare Complete Romano’s Macaroni Grill Bruce and Elisabeth Beeler Chris Kleine Hearing Health Care John W. Rowe Sharon Beirne Annelise Zeltmann Herbs & More Robert Rowlands Christopher and Janine Bob and Charlene Zinkl Higher Focus Photography Salon Lofts #3 Benjamin Highway 61 Roadhouse Sam’s Club Sylvia Bergbauer In-Kind Donors Kristine Holtgrieve Sheahan Eagan Family Care Bethesda Meadow Auxiliary 9Round Carol P. Igilheart Six Flags St. Louis Mitch and Jennifer Beuke Alarm Center USA, Inc. Imo’s Pizza Smuckers Joe† and Jean Birk Sure Lock & Key Indigo Joe’s Sports Pub & St. Louis Pizza and Wings Steve and Katherine Black Al’s Automotive and Tire Restaurant Straub’s Market Samantha Boettinger Amigos Cantina Jeff Computers Target Susan C. Boercker Anonymous Jilly’s Cafe and Steakhouse Joseph Thomas Dwight and Jean Bouchard ARAMARK Uniform Services Jimmy John’s Nathan and Kelly Torno Haley Boxdorfer The Art of Entertaining Chris Kienstra Trish’s Delicious Paper Michael and Danna Boyd Avon Store, Gravois Bluffs Robert and Catherine Kruger Confections Janie Bradford Best Western Kirkwood Inn Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken Two Doors Down By Antoinette C. Breihan Bethesda Dilworth Resident Lion’s Choice Lindwedel Jewelers Joe† and Susan Brinker Services The Lodge Des Peres Walmart Ronald and Mary Ann Brinker Billy G’s LookAfter Hair Company Marge Whitcraft J. Allen Brinkmeyer Blue Chip Pest Services The Magic House Lee Williams Shawn and Candice Brown BMB Management Group LLC Massage Envy Spa Womens Fitness Jane D. Bryan Burger King Massage Luxe Cecilia Wulf and Family Rex and Martha Anne Bull Jane D. Bryan Massa’s Z Total Body Fitness Mary Lou Burkhalter Josh Burch Maureen Fox Acupuncture Frank and Fran Burns Callier’s Catering McDonald’s 125 Anniversary Club Charlotte Busch Candicci’s Restaurant Mid America Truck Tops Goran Abutovic Patricia Bushman Celebrating Life Cake Boutique Midamerica Hotels David Ake Roger and Laura Byrne Cerro De Culiacan LLC DBA: Corporation Darlene Alabran Tony Campenella Que Pasa Mexican Cam and Angela Moles Allied Benefit Systems Kevin Casey Restaurant Moore Foods Amen, Gantner & Capriano Douglas B. Chomeau Checkered Cottage Pam Moore Ardis Anderson Stuart and Susan Chomeau Chick-fil-A, Des Peres Mulligan’s Grill Anonymous James Chouteau Kristen Anthony Tiffany Clancy † 32 BETHESDA HEALTH GROUP • REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY 2014 *Deceased Board of Directors Stephanie Clausner-Conner Jim and Michelle Glass James and Wendy Kemp Piper Jaffray & Co. Clayton Medical Center, LLC Howard and Rosella Gleason Betty Keough Anna Pippin George† and Barbara Clements Adrian Godlewski Jim and Jeanette Kille Al and Julie Poelker Nicholas B. Clifford Leonard and Linda Goggio Patrick and Sanna King Fred Pordos Marshall Cobb Evelyn Goldberg William and Jeanne Kirtley Jeri Pruitt Tom and Jennifer Collins Avi and Evan Goldfarb Mary Jane Kirtz RehabCare Common Ground Public Susan M. Goodman Kevin† and Lucy Klingler Tom and Cathy Reiss Relations, Inc. Donna Graf Joan Kniest John A. Ressler Carol Conner Stephanie Graf Mary L. Knowles Francis Rieber Dick Corbet Gray Design Group Mel and Ruth Kohl Kevin and Gertrude Rigney Dorothy Crotty Holly Greminger Ken† and Babs Kolkmeier Florence Roloff Tom and Chris Crouch Charles and Nannelle Griffith Peter and Susan Krombach Kathy Roseland David† and Joan Culver JoAnn Grotegeers Sis Krone John and Ginny Rowe Winnie Cummins Wade and Michele Hachman Michael Kurtz William D. Rowe Kevin and Jean Curry Dorothy M. Hanpeter Susan LeBar Val Sansoucie Brandon and Katie Czarnecki Paul Hanpeter Jay and Susan LeCrone John Schiffman Paula Czarnecki Earle and Suzanne Harbison Jack and Sally Lilly John and Joanne Schindler Donna P. Day Dorothy Harper* Erle Lionberger Emil and Rosemary Schmidt Martha Rieber DeGray Tom † and Mary Harris Don and Susan Logie Gerry and Marge Schoor Tom and Pam Dempski Helen Heddering Katherine Lupo Victoria Schmidleutner Marian Desloge Wanda Henderson William and Lorraine Magee Albert Schweitzer Earl and Martie Dille Carl and Angeline Heumann David and Jane Mahon Jim and Mary Sertl Justin and Ruth Donahay Larry and Julie Hickman Kelly Maier Lisa Sertl Nancy R. Doolin Juanita Hinshaw and Ted Ivo Mannarelli Josh and Jessica Sharp Bob and Lorene* Drews Harrison Darrell Marcum Joshua Sherrill Marcos and Elizabeth Duarte Mary Ann Hoelting Gary† and Harriet Mayes John and Jackie Shillington Dennis Eddlemon Briggs Hoffmann Kathy Marlock Edmond R. Siefert Konnie Egertson Rosemary Holthaus Lansden and Ann McCandless Lila Simpson Mike and Sherry Ehrler Tracy Hounsom Ken McCord Bill and Betty Sims Emerson Elizabeth Howe Dale and Lydia Meier Audrey F. Smith Toni C. Emery Philip and Angela Huddleston Graciel Mendoza Brian and Andrea Snyder Curt and Rosalie Engler Richard and Sandy Hughes Todd C. Meury St. Louis Service Bureau Robert and Jane Evans Michael and Sarah Hurst Milliman, Inc. Foundation Fred Faller Margaret D. Hurst Bobbie Meyer Ann F. Sternberg Eda Farache Bill and Gloria Hutchings Terry and Lisa Meyer Harold and Fran Stuhl Sara Farmer Phil† and Judy Hutchison Elsie F. Meyers Cathy Taylor Bruce Fegley and Katharina Bob and Dolores Hynes Scott and Elizabeth Thompson Coburn LLP Lodders-Fegley Joe and Jill Immethun Middelkamp Tom and Mary Tierney David and Carol Fleisher Jan Irvin Betty Miller Nathan and Kelly Torno Franc Flotron and Anne Lewis Barbara Jackson Tom and Sherry Miskle Mike and Amy Trau Randal Foster Christy F. James Cam and Angela Moles Daniel and Susan Trout Jen L. Francis Doug and Kathy Joslin Austin and Barbara Clarence and Janet Turley Mike and Peggy Eckstrom Gay Larry and Jane Kahn Montgomery Richard and Joyce Ulrich Stan Geiger and Marilynn Bob and Marilyn Kane Michael and Susan† Moore Zena Utrecht Stribling Patricia Kapsar Pam Moore Tom and Muriel Van Oordt Jerome L. Gidlow Shirley Karsznia Peter Moser Jeff and Georgee Waldman Edward C. Gentzler Bob and Jan Keale Roger and Jan Nelson Family of Lou Fern Warnol George E. Glass Theresa Kelly Jean G. Newton Howard L. Watson Ruth Nickel Michael and Sarita Weldon The annual Carnival is just one of the many fun activities residents Lauren Nickles Joan Shannon Whitford enjoy at Bethesda’s Adult Day Care programs. Janice A. Noack Carol Williams Rosemary Noonan Craig and Lee Williams Jeanne C. Norberg Lee Williams John F. Norwood Dorothy Willmann Karen Nowak Al and Joan Winkler Jackie A. Oakes Julie Wolfe Nancy S. O’Brien Steve and Debbie Woodard Michael and DaVone O’Leary Herbert and Adrian Woods Ricki O’Meara* Foundation Charles and Sue Oertli Valery York-Schneider Omnicare, Inc. Robert Young Jann Outman Steve and Jane Zigrye Paric Corporation Marie A. Zucchero Paulette H. Parks Karen Y. Zurick Fred† and Ida Perabo

33 *Deceased †Board of Directors What’s Happening!

Looking Good, Bethesda! From newly refurbished public areas to full apartment remodels, the Renovations Team is keeping Bethesda looking sharp. At Bethesda Barclay House, updates include a beautiful, newly refurbished front lobby (see photo below), as well as a new fitness room, new media room, and renovated resident floor hallways (many Bethesda communities have renovated hallways).

John Rowe celebrates his Norwood Award with his family. Congratulations, John! After three decades of service as a volunteer Bethesda board member, and serving for 12 years as the organization’s President and CEO, John Rowe is a most worthy recipient of the 2014 Norwood Award. The award, named for former Bethesda President & CEO John Norwood, recognizes those whose service and dedication to the organization and its residents reflect exceptional commitment. The residents at Bethesda Terrace While working as a bank executive in St. Louis, Rowe’s mother moved into spend as much time as possible in Bethesda Dilworth, and he joined the Bethesda Board of Directors. During the updated first-floor Activity Room Rowe’s tenure on the board, Norwood retired, and the search committee and outdoor patio (with updated selected John to serve. Read more about John Rowe’s relationship with landscaping, a water feature and Bethesda on page 6. new gazebo). Numerous residents at Bethesda Orchard are taking advantage of the new, spacious Fresh Dining Taken To New Level exercise room at that community. A new partnership with the culinary team Bethesda Dilworth will soon unveil at Unidine has resulted in fresh, seasonal, a new front lobby and public “bistro.” locally sourced and organic ingredients for Also, a new “household model” is Bethesda residents. being introduced on the third floor, Widely considered an industry leader in which will include a functional kitchen. senior dining, Unidine Senior Living Culinary The open concept dining area will Services is known for its “Fresh Food mirror how people live in private Pledge.” Recipes are created from scratch homes—another advancement with only the freshest ingredients, from in Bethesda’s commitment to homemade salad dressings to hand-made person-centered care. breads and fresh chopped vegetables in In addition, the team is renovating soups and sauces. resident apartments and rooms “Unidine shares our commitment to throughout the organization to ensure quality, they are collaborative in wanting that residents enjoy a modern, tasteful to learn our residents’ preferences, and and efficient environment. they have an exceptional dedication to ensuring the food is as nutritious and tasty Felix Perkins and Jessica Asp are just as possible,” explains Ken Bass, Senior Vice two of the many who make sure the President, Senior Living. Bon appétit! food served at Bethesda communities is fresh and healthy…and tastes great!

34 BETHESDA HEALTH GROUP • REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY 2014 And the Award Goes to… Senior Support Solutions Great work, dedication and Expands Programs charitable spirit can be found Residents and families using throughout the Bethesda organization, Bethesda Senior Support Solutions as staff and volunteers alike received can now take advantage of expansions recognition in 2014 for their in the areas of Transportation and commitment to serving others: Personal Services. • Kristen Anthony, Assistant Director Under the supervision of Michelle of Nursing at Bethesda Meadow, Glass and Tiffany Brooks, the fleet of was named a finalist in the Senior • Sheri Turner, a Licensed Practical transportation drivers has expanded Services category in St. Louis Nurse at Bethesda Meadow, service to include hospital pickups Magazine’s Excellence in Nursing received the Mary June King for rehab patients along with return Awards. Scholarship Award, given annually to their homes, and transportation • Candice Brown, Administrator at to a Bethesda employee who has to and from the Adult Day Care and Bethesda Meadow, was accepted elected to further their education Outpatient Therapy programs. into, and currently is participating as while continuing to work full-time Personal Service Assistants Julie a member of, the 2015 LeadingAge serving the needs of our residents Poelker and Casey Gerhard not Leadership Academy. Candice and their families. only accompany residents to doctors’ is one of only 47 professionals • Bethesda Barclay House earned a appointments but will sit in and take from across the nation selected to prestigious “Excellence in Action” notes, which are shared with the participate in the 2015 class. Award from the National Research residents’ loved ones. Julie and Casey • Kathy Joslin, Senior Vice President, Corporation, recognizing the will also grocery shop and run errands HR and Marketing, received the outstanding results from its resident for our senior living residents. 2014 Drew Baur Award of Excellence satisfaction survey. from the St. Louis Chapter of the • Bethesda Southgate earned gold National Kidney Foundation. Kathy level status in the Primaris Missouri has served on the board for the last Show-Me Quality Games, one of six years, including President from only 17 participants (out of nearly 2010-2012. 500) to achieve that level in the • Bethesda Volunteers Bob Morris quality improvement program. (Bethesda Meadow and Bethesda • For the third consecutive year, Hospice Care); Mary Jane Thibault Bethesda celebrated its position as (Bethesda Southgate and Bethesda a “Best Place to Work” finalist from Dilworth), and James E. Timar, Jr. the St. Louis Business Journal. (Bethesda Dilworth) were honored Personal Service Assistant Julie Poelker with Lieutenant Governor’s Veteran (right) takes notes as Bethesda Orchard Service Awards for their roles resident Marilyn Washington meets as retired military veterans who with Dr. Hany Salama. continue to share their talents through community service. • Joe Thomas, Resident Companion at Bethesda Meadow, was named a winner of the “Caregiver of the Year” award from VOYCE (formerly the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program), recognizing his efforts in making personal connections with residents.

VOYCE award winner Joe Thomas

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BETHESDA INDEPENDENT BETHESDA BETHESDA HOME AND St. Andrews & Bethesda LIVING COMMUNITIES ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY BASED Home Health* Bethesda Barclay House COMMUNITY SERVICES 8175 Big Bend Blvd., Suite 150 Webster Groves, MO 63119 230 S. Brentwood Blvd. Charless Village Adult Day Care at (314) 218-2600 Clayton, MO 63105 5943 Telegraph Road Bethesda Dilworth (314) 725-1000 St. Louis, MO 63129 9645 Big Bend Blvd. Bethesda Senior Outpatient (314) 606-9891 Oakland, MO 63122 Therapy Center Bethesda Gardens (314) 446-2103 420 S. Kirkwood Road BETHESDA SKILLED 8175 Big Bend Blvd., Suite 130 Webster Groves, MO 63119 Kirkwood, MO 63122 NURSING COMMUNITIES Adult Day Care at (314) 218-2610 (314) 965-8100 (including memory care, rehab Charless Village and therapy and respite care) 5943 Telegraph Road Bethesda Orchard Meals on Wheels Bethesda Dilworth* St. Louis, MO 63129 21 N. Old Orchard Ave. Bethesda Dilworth 9645 Big Bend Blvd. (314) 846-2003 Webster Groves, MO 63119 (314) 968-5460, ext. 5410 Oakland, MO 63122 (314) 963-2100 (314) 968-5460 Bethesda Hospice Care* Bethesda Southgate 8175 Big Bend Blvd., Suite 200 (314) 892-1124 Bethesda Terrace Bethesda Meadow* Webster Groves, MO 63119 2535 Oakmont Terrace Dr. 322 Old State Road (314) 446-0623 BETHESDA REHAB & Oakville, MO 63129 Ellisville, MO 63021 THERAPY CENTERS (314) 846-6400 Bethesda Senior (636) 227-3431 Bethesda Dilworth campus Support Solutions 9645 Big Bend Blvd. The Oaks at Bethesda 8175 Big Bend Blvd., Suite 202 Bethesda Southgate* St. Louis, MO 63122 Big Bend, West of Berry Road Webster Groves, MO 63119 5943 Telegraph Road (314) 446-2122 Oakland, MO 63122 Oakville, MO 63129 (314) 963-2200 (314) 372-5839 (314) 846-2000 Bethesda Meadow campus 322 Old State Road Ellisville, MO 63021 *These communities (636) 227-3431 and services have earned Joint Commission Bethesda Southgate campus accreditation. 5943 Telegraph Road St. Louis, MO 63129 (314) 846-2001 Bethesda Health Group is a nonprofit organization that creates supportive and caring lifestyles for St. Louis-area seniors with an equal focus on superior quality and value. Bethesda Health Group does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or age in admission, treatment or participation in its programs, services and activities, or in employment.