ALMH annual report mailed to community

[February 19, 2011]  Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital's 2010 annual report features the year in technology and medical innovations, as well as highlighting community partnership and talented employees. The annual report also lists all those who have made a difference in the lives of patients at ALMH by providing charitable giving to the Abraham Lincoln Healthcare Foundation.

The report should arrive in the mail the week of Feb. 21. Residences and businesses in Logan County as well as those in nearby Greenview, Mason City, Easton, Armington and Waynesville can expect to receive a copy.

One in-depth story features the equipment and innovations planned at the new hospital, which the community will have the chance to tour during a special public open house from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 12. Another feature story highlights equipment and training that has made it possible for ALMH to offer PICC line placement, which is for a peripherally inserted central catheter. Other stories detail innovations that provide better privacy and conveniences for patients and for employees, who have gone above and beyond their job descriptions to create great patient experiences every day.

"While it would have been easy for us to focus only on construction of our new hospital in 2010, I am proud of our team of employees who have continued to live our mission every day," said Dolan Dalpoas, president and chief executive officer of ALMH. "Patient care has always been the driving factor in all we do, and ALMH is blessed with physicians, staff and volunteers who take tremendous pride in making sure your community hospital is a place where the exceptional care is the standard."

The report highlights the $4.3 million of donations ALMH made to the community in the form of unpaid costs of public programs, traditional charity care and various health prevention and education initiatives.

Included is a donor stewardship report from the Abraham Lincoln Healthcare Foundation, including a special recognition of major benefactors and a listing of all donors making gifts in 2011. Those who have contributed to the Preserve the Mission campaign are also named in a special section.

"We could not be more proud that our community stands behind our mission by offering philanthropic support," says Marty Ahrends, executive director of the Abraham Lincoln Healthcare Foundation. "Thanks to their loyal support, not only can we provide scholarships, fund programs and purchase technology, but we can also ensure that the best in patient care can continue to be available in Logan County."

Also included in the annual report are examples of how ALMH creates and maintains community partnerships with food drives, the health fair and its SportsCare program.

"There are many accomplishments to celebrate as we look back on 2010," Dalpoas said. "We know there will be challenges as we transition to a new facility, but we are aware that is part of the journey as we strive to be a national leader for excellence in patient care."

The annual report can also be downloaded at www.almh.org, the hospital's website. Anyone who does not receive a copy of the annual report in their mail can call 217-732-5068 or send an e-mail to [e-mail] to request one.

ALMH is a critical-access hospital that provides health care services for the residents of Logan and eastern Mason County. The hospital is one of six affiliates of Memorial Health System and is fully accredited by The Joint Commission.

[Text from file received from Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital]