MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM-FRANCISCAN MEDICAL CENTER INC
LA CROSSE, WI, US
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Hospital
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LA CROSSE, WI, US
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501(c)(3)
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39-0806374
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Hospital
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Subordinate Organization
Programs
Patient Care Services
PATIENT CARE (SCHEDULE O)MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM FRANCISCAN MEDICAL CENTER, INC. IS PART OF THE MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM. MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM IS A FAMILY OF CLINICS, HOSPITALS AND HEALTH CARE FACILITIES SERVING COMMUNITIES IN MINNESOTA, IOWA AND WISCONSIN AND GEORGIA. AS PART OF MAYO CLINIC, THE HEALTH SYSTEM OFFERS CARE DESIGNED FOR THE WHOLE BODY CLOSE TO THE PATIENT'S HOME, WHEN THEY NEED IT. A MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM OF EXPERTS HAS READY ACCESS TO KNOWLEDGE, RESOURCES, AND EXPERTISE OF MAYO CLINIC AND COLLABORATES ON PROVIDING EXACTLY THE CARE THE PATIENT NEEDS. MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM SITES EMPLOY APPROXIMATELY 1000 PHYSICIANS AND 14,000 ALLIED HEALTH STAFF. IN ADDITION, MAYO CLINIC PHYSICIANS FROM MULTIPLE SPECIALTIES REGULARLY SEE PATIENTS AT HEALTH SYSTEM FACILITIES. BESIDES HAVING HEALTH CARE FACILITIES IN MORE THAN 70 COMMUNITIES, MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM INCLUDES 18 OWNED HOSPITALS, SIX OWNED NURSING HOMES, PHYSICIAN SERVICE AGREEMENTS WITH TWO ADDITIONAL HOSPITALS, AND CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENTS WITH AN ADDITIONAL HOSPITAL AND NURSING HOME. SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN 1992, MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM HAS GROWN INTO ONE OF THE MOST SUCCESSFUL REGIONAL HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS IN THE UNITED STATES. MORE THAN 600,000 UNIQUE PATIENTS ACCOUNT FOR MORE THAN 2.5 MILLION VISITS ANNUALLY IN MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM. IT IS ALSO A NATIONAL LEADER IN QUALITY AND SAFETY EFFORTS.MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM-FRANCISCAN MEDICAL CENTER, INC. (FMCI) FULFILLS ITS MISSION THROUGH THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS AND SERVICES:HOSPITALS-2 HOSPITALS, LACROSSE (248 BEDS) AND SPARTA (25 BEDS). THE HOSPITALS PROVIDE ACUTE HEALTH CARE SERVICES INCLUDING 24-HOUR EMERGENCY CARE, ADULT AND PEDIATRIC SURGERY, LABOR, DELIVERY, MATERNITY CARE, REHABILITATION SERVICES, AND HEALTH EDUCATION CLASSES. THE HOSPITALS HAD 7,555 INPATIENT ADMISSIONS, 943 DELIVERIES, AND 8,478 SURGERIES DURING 2013.SLEEP LAB-THE FMCI SLEEP LAB HAS RECEIVED THE FULL FIVE-YEAR ACCREDITATION FROM AMERICAN ACADEMY OF SLEEP MEDICINE. THE FACILITY WAS APPROVED FOLLOWING A LENGTHY EXAMINATION PROCESS AND SITE VISIT THAT COVERED THE UNIT'S POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND ACTIVITIES. EACH YEAR THE SLEEP LAB EVALUATES APPROXIMATELY 250 PATIENTS. NATIONAL OUTCOMES MEASUREMENT SYSTEM-SINCE JAN. 1999, THE SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS AT FMCI HAVE BEEN TAKING PART IN A NATIONAL PROJECT THAT ALLOWS THEM TO TRACK PATIENT OUTCOMES AND COMPARE THEIR SERVICES WITH OTHER THERAPY PROGRAMS ACROSS THE STATE AND THE NATION. THE NATIONAL OUTCOMES MEASUREMENT SYSTEM PROJECT CONSISTS OF MAKING A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT OF THE PATIENT AT THE FIRST AND LAST VISIT. BY COMPARING SUCH FACTORS AS FUNCTIONALITY PRIOR TO CARE, NUMBER OF VISITS, NUMBER OF MINUTES OF CARE AND FUNCTIONALITY AT THE END OF THE SESSIONS, THERAPISTS CAN NOW ACCURATELY TRACK THE PROGRESS OF PATIENTS.LACROSSE COULEE REGION BRAIN TEAM-FMCI MEMBERS SERVED ON THE LACROSSE COULEE REGIONAL BRAIN TEAM, WHICH IS A COMMUNITY EFFORT TO ENCOURAGE PUBLIC DISCUSSION AND ACTIONS RELATED TO THE IMPORTANCE OF EARLY BRAIN DEVELOPMENT; TO FIND WAYS TO SUPPORT PARENTS/FAMILIES IN NURTURING THEIR CHILDREN; AND TO PROVIDE POSITIVE STIMULATING ENVIRONMENTS NECESSARY FOR LEARNING. IN COOPERATION WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-LA CROSSE, THE TEAM SURVEYED 1,200 AREA PROFESSIONALS WHO WORK WITH CHILDREN IN AN EFFORT TO DETERMINE THE LEVEL OF AWARENESS OF EARLY BRAIN DEVELOPMENT INFORMATION AND HOW THEIR PRACTICE IS AFFECTED. THE SURVEY RESULTS WILL BE USED TO DEVELOP ACTION PLANS WHICH MEET THE EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OF PROFESSIONALS WORKING WITH YOUNG CHILDREN. CLINICS-FAMILY PRACTICE CLINICS PROVIDE OUTPATIENT SERVICES AND ARE LOCATED IN THE FOLLOWING COMMUNITIES IN WISCONSIN, IOWA, AND MINNESOTA:WISCONSIN-ARCADIA, GALESVILLE, LACROSSE, ONALASKA, PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, SPARTA, TOMAHIOWA-WAUKONMINNESOTA-CALEDONIA, LACRESCENTAFFILIATION WITH THE LARGER MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM ALLOWS ACCESS FOR MEMBERS OF THESE COMMUNITIES TO VARIOUS SPECIALTY SERVICES. SOME OF THESE SERVICES INCLUDE: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH-THE SERVICES INCLUDE WORKERS' COMPENSATION SERVICES, DOT PHYSICALS, JOB SITE ASSESSMENTS, HEALTH AND SAFETY CONSULTATIONS, SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE FOLLOW-UP, DISABILITY MANAGEMENT AND RETURN-TO-WORK PROGRAMS, DRUG TESTING SERVICES, BREATH ALCOHOL TESTING AND RESPIRATOR FIT TESTING.ALLERGY-PATIENTS WITH ALLERGIC CONDITIONS AND PROBLEMS WITH IMMUNE RESPONSE ARE TREATED AND SERVICES INCLUDE BOTH CONSULTATIONS AND DIAGNOSTICS.CARDIOLOGY-CARDIOLOGY SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE CARDIOLOGY ASSESSMENTS, CONSULTATIONS, AND FOLLOW-UPS.GERIATRIC-SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE GERIATRIC CONSULTATIONS AND FOLLOW-UPS RELATED TO ALL ASPECTS OF SPECIALTY ELDER CARE INCLUDING DEMENTIA, MEMORY LOSS, MEDICATION MANAGEMENT, LONG-TERM CARE AND DISEASE MANAGEMENT.PEDIATRIC NEUROLOGY-SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE PEDIATRIC NEUROLOGY CONSULTATIONS AND FOLLOW-UPS. PEDIATRIC NEUROLOGY PROVIDES SUB-SPECIALTY EXPERTISE FOR CHILDREN WITH DIFFICULT SEIZURE DISORDERS, HEADACHES, DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS AND HYPERACTIVITY AND LEARNING DISORDERS.HOME HEALTH-HOME HEALTH SERVICES PROVIDES HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO PATIENTS IN THE CONVENIENCE OF THEIR HOME, NURSING HOME, OR HOSPITAL ROOM. THE FIVE AREAS OF CARE PROVIDED ARE HOME CARE, HOSPICE, PHARMACY, HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND INFUSION THERAPY. HOME CARE-HOME CARE INCLUDES SERVICES OF SKILLED PROFESSIONAL NURSES WHO PROVIDE SPECIALIZED CARE AND TEACHING TO PATIENTS WITH ACUTE NEEDS SUCH AS WOUNDS, OSTOMIES, DIABETES MANAGEMENT, MEDICATION MANAGEMENT, AND INFUSION THERAPY INCLUDING CHEMO ADMINISTRATION. HOME HEALTH AIDES PROVIDE PERSONAL CARE AND ASSISTANCE WITH EXERCISE PROGRAMS. PHYSICAL THERAPISTS PROVIDE SPECIALIZED CARE AND TEACHING IN THE AREAS OF HOME THERAPEUTIC EXERCISE PROGRAMS, FUNCTIONAL/ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING TRAINING, GAIT TRAINING, WHEELCHAIR FITTINGS AND THE USE OF ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT. OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS PROVIDE SPECIALIZED CARE AND TEACHING PATIENTS HOW TO USE ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING, SAFETY ADAPTATIONS, FUNCTIONAL PROGRAMS, AND ENERGY CONSERVATION WITH DAILY TASKS. HOME CARE HAD 189 PATIENT ENCOUNTERS IN 2013.HOSPICE-HOSPICE USES A TEAM APPROACH TO CARING FOR PATIENTS WITH LIFE THREATENING ILLNESSES, PROVIDING SPECIALIZED CARE AND TEACHING AND ALSO FOCUSES ON PATIENTS' QUALITY OF LIFE AND DEATH WITH DIGNITY. THE TEAM CONSISTS OF SKILLED NURSES, HOME HEALTH AIDS, PHYSICAL THERAPISTS, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS, SOCIAL WORKERS, CHAPLAINS AND VOLUNTEERS. BEREAVEMENT FOLLOW-UP AFTER THE PATIENT'S DEATH IS AN ADDITIONAL BENEFIT FOR THE FAMILY. HOSPICE PROVIDES THE EQUIPMENT, MEDICATIONS AND SUPPLIES (RELATED TO THEIR LIFE THREATENING ILLNESS) NECESSARY TO ASSURE THE COMFORT OF OUR PATIENTS IN THEIR FINAL DAYS IN FAMILIAR SURROUNDINGS WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS. HOSPICE HAD 194 PATIENT ENCOUNTERS DURING 2013.HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT-THIS AREA OFFERS A FULL RANGE OF MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES INCLUDING BEDS, WALKERS, COMMODES, CANES, WHEELCHAIRS, SCOOTERS, SUPPLIES RELATED TO DIABETES, BREAST FEEDING, OSTOMY, AND SPORTS RELATED EQUIPMENT. RESPIRATORY THERAPISTS PROVIDE OXYGEN CONCENTRATORS AND PORTABLES, APNEA MONITORS, BI-PAPS AND CPAPS, NEBULIZERS, AS WELL AS OTHER RESPIRATORY NEEDS. OUR STAFF MEMBERS ARE TRAINED IN SEATING SYSTEMS FOR WHEELCHAIRS AND SCOOTERS. THERE ARE LOCATIONS IN LACROSSE, ARCADIA, SPARTA, AND TOMAH. FREE DELIVERY AND SERVICE IS PROVIDED IN A 100-MILE RADIUS AROUND LA CROSSE. HOME MEDICAL HAD 6,407 PATIENT ENCOUNTERS IN 2013.HOME INFUSION THERAPY-THERE WERE 161 NEW PATIENTS SERVICED BY HOME INFUSION THERAPY DURING 2013.CHARITY CARE: FMCI PROVIDES CARE TO PERSONS COVERED BY GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAMS. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO BOTH MEDICARE AND MEDICAID PATIENTS/RESIDENTS AT SUBSTANTIAL DISCOUNTS FROM STANDARD FEES. CHARITY CARE IS ALSO PROVIDED FOR PATIENTS THAT ARE FINANCIALLY UNABLE TO PAY FOR SERVICES PROVIDED. THE COST OF CHARITY CARE PROVIDED IN 2013 WAS APPROXIMATELY $2,971,000. THE COST OF UNCOMPENSATED CARE PROVIDED LOW INCOME PATIENTS THROUGH MEDICAID WAS APPROXIMATELY $25,414,000 IN 2013. THIS SHORTFALL INCLUDES THE MEDICAID SURCHARGE AND TAXES PAID TO MN CARE AND WI FOR PROGRAMS THAT OFFER HEALTHCARE ASSISTANCE TO LOW INCOME POPULATIONS ALL OF WHICH TOTAL APPROXIMATELY $5,371,000. OTHER EXPENSES REPORTED ELSEWHERE: THE UNREIMBURSED COST OF MEDICARE WAS $58,213,000 IN 2013.FMCI VOLUNTARILY ENTERED INTO AN AGREEMEENT WITH THE WISCONSIN ATTORNEY GENERAL RELATING TO CHARITY CARE. THE TERMS OF THE AGREEMENT INCLUDE AN AUTOMATIC DISCOUNT FOR UNINSURED PATIENTS, A PAYMENT CAP FOR THOSE UNINSURED PATIENTS THAT MEET THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITY CARE CRITERIA, AND A COMMITMENT TO MAKE INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO PATIENTS REGARDING OUR CHARITY CARE PROGRAM, IN ADDITION, THE WI ATTORNEY GENERAL REVIEWED AND APPROVED OUR BILLING AND COLLECTION POLICIES AND PRACTICES.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2013 – Dec 31, 2013Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$385.5MCommunity Health and Wellness Programs
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES & EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS (SCHEDULE O) IN ADDITION TO THESE SERVICES AND IN KEEPING WITH ITS HISTORIC MISSION, FMCI ENGAGES IN NUMEROUS EXTERNAL ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE HEALTH AND WELLNESS FOR THE MIND, BODY AND SPIRIT OF INDIVIDUALS IN THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE. FMCI NOT ONLY ENGAGES IN THESE ACTIVITIES AS A SYSTEM, BUT ALSO ENCOURAGES MEDICAL STAFF AND EMPLOYEES TO DO THE SAME. EXAMPLES INCLUDE:ST. CLARE HEALTH MISSION-THE MISSION IS A FREE MEDICAL CLINIC WITH LOCATIONS ON THE FMCI'S CAMPUSES IN LACROSSE AND SPARTA, AND SERVES PERSONS WHO HAVE NO MEDICAL INSURANCE AND DO NOT QUALIFY FOR PUBLIC ASSISTANCE. STAFFED BY VOLUNTEER PHYSICIANS AND OTHER EMPLOYEES, THE CLINIC HAD 4,936 PATIENT VISITS IN 2013. WOMEN'S HEALTH-MINNESOTA BREAST AND CERVICAL CANCER PROGRAM - THE MINNESOTA BREAST AND CERVICAL CANCER PROGRAM IS OFFERED TO PATIENTS FOR MAMMOGRAMS OR FOLLOW-UP BREAST OR CERVICAL CANCER PROCEDURES THAT CANNOT BE PROVIDED IN THOSE SITES. THIS PROGRAM SERVES LOW-INCOME WOMEN WHO ARE EITHER UNINSURED OR UNDERINSURED. THE GRANT WAS WRITTEN TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF WOMEN IN RURAL MINNESOTA SITES WHO WERE NOT RECEIVING ADEQUATE PREVENTATIVE SERVICES. WISCONSIN WELL WOMAN PROGRAM-OFFERED IN COOPERATION WITH THE STATE OF WISCONSIN AND LACROSSE COUNTY, THIS PROGRAM HELPS WOMEN WITH LITTLE OR NO HEALTH INSURANCE GET BETTER ACCESS TO FREE SCREENINGS FOR BREAST CANCER, CERVICAL CANCER, DEPRESSION, DIABETES, DOMESTIC ABUSE, HEART DISEASE, HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE AND OSTEOPOROSIS. SAFE PATH DOMESTIC ABUSE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT SERVICE-STARTED IN 1996, THIS PROGRAM IS FUNDED THROUGH THE OPERATING BUDGET OF FMCI WITH A SIGNIFICANT GRANT FROM MCHS-FRANCISCAN HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION. IN ADDITION, THIS GROUP WORKS WITH THE EMERGENCY MEDICINE TRAUMA CENTER (EMTC) TO DEVELOP THE SEXUAL ASSAULT COMPONENT. IN 2000, 6 NURSES WERE TRAINED TO DO SEXUAL ASSAULT NURSE EXAMS IN THE EMERGENCY ROOM. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES THE VICTIM WITH ONE-ON-ONE ATTENTION OF A FEMALE NURSE PROVIDER TRAINED TO DO THE EXAM AND COLLECT THE FORENSIC EVIDENCE THAT IS NEEDED. FMCI IS NOW A "DESIGNATED SEXUAL ASSAULT CENTER" IN WISCONSIN. ESTROGEN & WOMEN'S HEALTH-THIS IS AN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM FOR THE MEDICAL COMMUNITY ON ADVANCES IN PREVENTION, DIAGNOSIS, AND TREATMENT OF DISEASES IN WOMEN. THE TOPIC OF ESTROGEN, AND ITS ROLE IN WOMEN'S HEALTH ISSUES, CONTINUES TO BE OF GREAT IMPORTANCE. A MULTIFACETED LEARNING APPROACH IS USED IN THIS COURSE, INCLUDING LECTURE FORMAT TO SHARE THE LATEST RESEARCH, SAMPLE CASE PRESENTATIONS, AND GROUP DISCUSSION. THIS COURSE WAS DESIGNED FOR PHYSICIANS AND RESIDENTS IN FAMILY PRACTICE, INTERNAL MEDICINE AND OB/GYN, MEDICAL STUDENTS, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS, NURSE PRACTITIONERS, AND REGISTERED NURSES AND MIDWIVES. LACROSSE MEDICAL HEALTH SCIENCE CONSORTIUM-THE CONSORTIUM IS A PARTNERSHIP OF THE TWO HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS AND THREE POST SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS IN LACROSSE. THE PURPOSE OF THE CONSORTIUM IS TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR EDUCATION AND RESEARCH IN THE ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES. THE MOST RECENT PROJECT OF THE CONSORTIUM WAS THE OPENING OF A $27 MILLION ALLIED HEALTH EDUCATION AND RESEARCH FACILITY IN LACROSSE. JOINT COMMUNITY HEALTH INITIATIONS-FMCI OFTEN COLLABORATES WITH GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN MEDICAL CENTER, COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTS AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS INTERESTED IN COMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELL-BEING ON NUMEROUS TOPICS, SUCH AS EDUCATION CONFERENCES, CHILD DEVELOPMENT MATERIALS, INFLUENZA VACCINATION EDUCATION ANNOUNCEMENTS, CHILD SAFETY, MEDICATION SAFETY, AND COMMUNITY HEALTH ASSESSMENT PROGRAMS.ADVANCE DIRECTIVES PROGRAM-ESTABLISHED IN COOPERATION WITH GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN, THE PROGRAM ASSISTS PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH END-OF-LIFE ISSUES AND DECISION-MAKING.FREE HEALTH CHECKS AND SCREENINGS-PHYSICIANS, HEALTH EDUCATORS, AND OTHER ALLIED HEALTH STAFF PROVIDE NUMEROUS HEALTH SCREENINGS AT EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE MCHS-FRANCISCAN HEALTHCARE (FHI) SERVICE AREA. SUCH SCREENINGS INCLUDE BLOOD PRESSURE, CHOLESTEROL, BLOOD SUGAR, AND STROKE ASSESSMENTS.HEALTH AND WELLNESS EDUCATION FOR THE PUBLIC-PROGRAMS OFFERED THROUGH FMCI INCLUDE PRENATAL CARE, SMOKING CESSATION, SUPPORT GROUPS FOR CANCER, SUDDEN INFANT DEATH, NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS, DIABETES EDUCATION, AND BASIC AND ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT INSTRUCTION OR CPR.LACROSSE-MAYO FAMILY PRACTICE RESIDENCY-THE FAMILY PRACTICE RESIDENCY PROGRAM IS AFFILIATED WITH THE MAYO GRADUATE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE. ITS FOCUS IS TO GIVE RESIDENTS THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ATTITUDES NECESSARY FOR FUTURE PRACTICE IN AN EVER-CHANGING MEDICAL ENVIRONMENT. CLINICAL PASTORAL EDUCATION PROGRAM-THIS PROGRAM IS WORKING COLLABORATIVELY AND ECUMENICALLY TO PROVIDE PASTORAL EDUCATION FOR CLERGY AND LAY PEOPLE OF ALL FAITH TRADITIONS AND DENOMINATIONS. THE PROGRAM'S PROFESSIONAL CONSULTATION BOARD IS COMPRISED OF REPRESENTATIVES FROM A DIVERSITY OF FAITH AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. AN EMPHASIS IS PLACED ON PROVIDING SPIRITUAL CARE IN AN INTER-DISCIPLINARY ENVIRONMENT THAT SERVES PEOPLE TRADITIONALLY PUSHED TO THE MARGINS OF THE COMMUNITY BY POVERTY, MENTAL ILLNESS, RACISM, VIOLENCE, OR OTHER SOCIOECONOMIC CONDITIONS.GERONTOLOGY CERTIFICATE PROGRAM-IN A JOINT EFFORT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-LACROSSE AND COMMUNITY AGENCIES, THIS NEW PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO INCREASE THE SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES OF A BROAD RANGE OF PROFESSIONALS INCLUDING NURSES, NURSING ASSISTANTS, SOCIAL WORKERS, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS, PHYSICAL THERAPISTS, PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANTS AND OTHERS. IT IS A DIRECT RESPONSE TO THE GROWING DEMAND PLACED ON AREA AGENCIES TO SERVE OUR RAPIDLY EXPANDING POPULATION OF OLDER ADULTS.CORPORATE FINANCIAL SUPPORT-IN BEING A "GOOD CORPORATE CITIZEN", FMCI ALSO PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO GROUPS WITHIN OUR SERVICE AREA WHO ARE ENGAGED IN COMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELLNESS, PUBLIC SAFETY, THE ARTS, EDUCATION AND QUALITY OF LIFE ISSUES. THESE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: RUNS AND WALKS TO RAISE FUNDS FOR MEDICAL RESEARCH, PROGRAMS ON SELF ESTEEM FOR YOUNG WOMEN, FIRE SAFETY MATERIALS FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN, SELF-HELP OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE POOR AND UNDERPRIVILEGED, CONCERTS AND PERFORMANCES BY LOCAL ARTS GROUPS, AND SPONSORSHIPS OF LECTURES AND PROGRAMS ON HEALTH RELATED TOPICS.ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION-FOR SEVERAL YEARS FMCI HAS BEEN A SPONSOR OF MEMORY WALKS HELD EACH FALL AND ITS ANNUAL EDUCATION CONFERENCE. SEVERAL MAYO CLINIC PHYSICIANS HAVE PRESENTED AT THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE.AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY-FRANCISCAN MEDICAL CENTER WAS THE LEAD SPONSOR OF THE VERY FIRST LACROSSE AREA ALL YOUTH RELAY FOR LIFE. THIS RELAY, MODELED AFTER THE SUMMER EVENT, AND ORGANIZED AND DESIGNED ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, RAISED MORE THAN $20,000. THE DAFFODILS THAT DECORATE THE MARKET PLACE RESTAURANT EACH SPRING ARE ALSO PART OF FMCI'S SUPPORT.AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION-STAFF FROM FMCI CARDIOVASCULAR SERVICES PLAY A LEAD ROLE IN THE ORGANIZATION OF THE ANNUAL HEART WALK. FOR THE PAST SEVERAL YEARS TEAMS FROM THE MEDICAL CENTER HAVE ALSO LED THE PACK IN FUNDS RAISED. THE MEDICAL CENTER IS ALSO A LONGTIME SPONSOR OF THE FRIGID FIVE RUN HELD IN JANUARY.UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY-FRANCISCAN MEDICAL CENTER HAS BEEN THE LEAD SPONSOR FOR THE ANNUAL CELEBRITY WAITER NIGHT.MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS-FMCI WAS THE LEAD SPONSOR FOR THIS EVENT, HELD IN APRIL THAT HAS RAISED NEARLY $80,000 YEARLY THROUGH THE EFFORTS OF MORE THAN 800 WALKERS.UNITED FUND FOR THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES-UFAH IS A CONSORTIUM OF 10 LOCAL ARTS AND HUMANITIES ORGANIZATIONS THAT CONTRIBUTE SIGNIFICANTLY TO THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE AREA. FMCI IS A CONTRIBUTOR TO THIS ANNUAL CAMPAIGN.HEALTH CAREER EXPLORATION-YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN INTERESTED IN HEALTH CAREERS HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO JOB SHADOW OR INTERN IN NUMEROUS PATIENT CARE AREAS WITHIN FMCI AND FHI.REPRESENTATION ON COMMUNITY BOARDS-FHI PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR PHYSICIANS AND EMPLOYEES WHO PARTICIPATE AT THE "BOARD OF DIRECTOR" LEVELS IN COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS. ALL ARE ENCOURAGED TO IDENTIFY OPPORTUNITIES WHEREBY FHI CAN CONTRIBUTE ITS COLLECTIVE KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE IN ASSISTING THESE COMMUNITY GROUPS TO MEET THEIR MISSIONS OF SERVICE.HEALTHTOUCH-WITH A TOUCH OF THE SCREEN, PATIENTS AND STAFF CAN NOW ACCESS ACCURATE, UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION ON MEDICATIONS, DISEASES AND WELLNESS TOPICS THANKS TO HEALTHTOUCH, AN INTERACTIVE KIOSK IN THE RESOURCE LIBRARY OF THE FAMILY HEALTH CLINIC.DISEASE MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES-FMCI IS PARTICIPATING IN THE UNITED COULEE REGION INFLUENZA COALITION IN COOPERATION WITH GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN AND THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT IN AN EFFORT TO COLLABORATE ON IMPROVING THE IMMUNIZATION RATES IN THE COMMUNITY. DEMENTIA CARE - FMCI HAS DEVELOPED A COMPREHENSIVE DEMENTIA CARE PROGRAM FOR PEOPLE WITH DEMENTIA AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES DIAGNOSIS, TREATMENT, EDUCATION, SUPPORT SERVICES AND LONG-TERM FOLLOW-UP.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2013 – Dec 31, 2013Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$3.4MVolunteer Services and Community Health
VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES (SCHEDULE O) MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM-FRANCISCAN MEDICAL CENTER, INC. (VIA THE FRANCISCAN AUXILIARY WHICH IS PART OF FMCI) RECEIVES DONATED SERVICES FROM COMMUNITY TEEN, COLLEGE, AND ADULT VOLUNTEERS. THE AUXILIARY WAS ORGANIZED IN 1952 TO "IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES" THROUGH FUNDRAISING, SERVICE, COLLABORATION, ADVOCACY AND EDUCATION. AUXILIARY PROJECTS ARE ORGANIZED BY A BOARD OF DIRECTORS THAT MEETS MONTHLY DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR AND ARE SUPPORTED THROUGH THE VOLUNTEER EFFORTS OF MORE THAN 200 MEMBERS. MEMBERSHIP IS OPEN TO ALL INTERESTED COMMUNITY MEMBERS. SPECIFICALLY, THE AUXILIARY SUPPORTS PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO ADDRESS UNMET HEALTHCARE NEEDS; EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES TO ENHANCE PATIENT CARE DELIVERY; NEEDY PATIENT ACCOUNTS; NURSING EDUCATION FOR WWTC AND VITERBO COLLEGE STUDENTS; AND COMMUNITY HEALTH AWARENESS AND EDUCATION PROJECTS. THE AUXILIARY ALSO STRIVES TO ENHANCE THE VISIBILITY OF FMCI IN THE COMMUNITY.DURING 2013, APPROXIMATELY 885 VOLUNTEERS DONATED APPROXIMATELY 62,500 HOURS OF VOLUNTEER SERVICE THESE SERVICES WERE VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $1,409,375 BASED ON THE INDEPENDENT SECTOR. THESE SERVICE HOURS WERE SPENT ORGANIZING AND MANAGING ACTIVITIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE HOSPITAL'S AND NURSING HOME'S PATIENTS, PATIENTS' FAMILIES, VISITORS AND STAFF.FMCI ALSO OPERATES LIFELINE (AN EASY-TO-USE PERSONAL RESPONSE SERVICE) TO ENSURE THAT OLDER ADULTS LIVING AT HOME CAN GET QUICK ASSISTANCE WHENEVER IT MAY BE NEEDED - 24 HOURS A DAY, 365 DAYS A YEAR. WHEN THE PERSONAL HELP BUTTON IS PRESSED, A FMCI MONITOR RESPONDS, ASSESSES THE SITUATION AND SUMMONS APPROPRIATE HELP.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2013 – Dec 31, 2013Source990No causes providedNo populations provided––
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