CAMPAIGN BAROMETER:

Gifts & pledges - $2.36 million, needed by December, 2005 - $240,000.
Please call if you would like to be a part of this historical effort.

HOW GOOD IS IT? MAYBE THE BEST IN KANSAS!

The PRMC culture is called “Simply the Best.” It means that PRMC employees, from the top down, work hard to do their best for the patients and families they serve. This idea motivated the PRMC and PHF Boards when they decided to ask the community to help, through a Capital Campaign, purchase new radiology equipment. Quality medical care depends on the best medical equipment available.

Recently a visiting radiologist, D.Wesley Hughes, M.D., returned to provide radiology coverage during the absence of our on site radiologist, Dr. Will Allen. Dr. Hughes grew up in the Anthony, Kansas area and earned his M.D. degree from the University of Oklahoma in 1996. He provides coverage in large and small hospitals in Kansas and Oklahoma. Dr. Hughes last provided services for Dr. Allen over a year ago. This time he returned after the acquisition of the new 16-Slice CT machine, Ultrasound equipment and PACS system. All of this equipment was purchased with Capital Campaign gifts and pledges.

After Dr. Hughes had completed his responsibilities, he visited PRMC President and CEO, Susan Page. First, he told her that he was very impressed with the new CT and Ultrasound equipment. According to Dr. Hughes the equipment is, “second to none.” Many individuals have contributed to the “Simply the Best” Capital Campaign to help purchase this equipment. We should stand up and cheer for this accomplishment. The PRMC Radiology equipment is equal to any found in Kansas.

Dr. Hughes went on to say, “the PRMC Ultrasound Technologists are among the best in Kansas. With PRMC’s new equipment, and their superior skills, an ultrasound examination performed in Pratt is comparable to examinations done in any other institution in Kansas or Oklahoma, and superior to most.” The certified PRMC Ultrasound staff consists of Jan Goertz, Martha Howell, Diane Rea and Ruth Ann McDaniel. When patients come to PRMC for radiology studies they get superior radiology expertise from the technologists and Radiologists.

All of this would not be possible without the tremendous response of our friends in south-central Kansas who have given sacrificially to make this happen. It is an honor to serve you and your families with exemplary medical care.

THE RINEY RECOGNITION

We recently recognized Claudine and the late Delmar Riney for their PHF “Simply the Best” Capital Campaign and legacy gifts. It was a privilege to dedicate and name the entrance to the Pratt Regional Medical Complex, “The Delmar and Claudine Riney Atrium.” This recognition is a permanent reminder of the Riney family and their generous support of the hospital. Future families may not know this family but when they enter the Complex, they will be reminded that there are caring people who have made it possible for PRMC to provide quality medical care with the best medical equipment available. It is an honor to have friends like Claudine and Delmar.

HOW IS YOUR LEGACY?

Periodically, everyone needs to review their will or estate plan. Recent Federal and state tax law changes have resulted in lower estate and gift taxes. This is good because it leaves more assets for loved ones and other priorities, such as making charitable gifts. Wills, life insurance policies, retirement accounts and other planning vehicles can offer an exceptional opportunity to leave a lasting legacy with your favorite charitable organization/s.

So every year or two you should have a professional review your plan. Tax changes may alter the way your will or estate plan is executed. Or there may have been a significant change in your family due to health, illness or death. Or your retirement assets may be eligible for tax considerations which help you and the charities you support. The only way to know is to review your plan.

You can have your will or estate plans reviewed by an estate planning expert at no cost, or obligation. If you are interested in this service call the Pratt Health Foundation office to schedule a review.

A publication of the Pratt Health Foundation (PHF)
203 S. Main * Pratt, Kansas 67124
( PHF and PRMC are 501(c)3 charitable healthcare organizations.)