2010: ANNUAL REPORT ON GIVING

Dear Friends:

I am pleased to present the Berger Health Foundation (BHF) annual report on giving for 2010. All the accomplishments in this report are due to a team effort of the Foundation Board of Directors, the Hospital Board of Governors, employees and volunteers at Berger Health System and of donors like yourself. We couldn’t have done it without you.

This past year was a good year for the Foundation. Even in these difficult economic times, we continue to fulfill our mission of impacting the health and wellness of people in our area. Our mission is not in recession and your gifts are truly investments in our community.

Here are some of the highlights:

• Digital Mammography Project - BHF took on the task of bringing digital mammography units to all of Berger’s sites

• Free Clinic of Pickaway County - Started with the help of a community advisory board and funded in part by the Rainbow Fund, BHF agreed to run the Free Clinic as one of its programs to support health care access in the community

• “We Are Family” Employee Campaign - Guided by a 10 member employee steering committee, Berger’s first ever employee giving campaign exceeded its goal of $25,000 by raising over $28,000 for the digital mammography project

and the new Berger Family Assistance Fund (an employee assistance fund)

• Tackling Cancer Event - On October 2ND, the Teays Valley Vikings hosted the Logan Elm Braves in a battle against something much bigger than football—a battle against cancer. This high school football game served as a community-wide fundraiser that accumulated over $46,000 to benefit local cancer care and research

Now more than ever, as we experience economic challenges, Berger Health System relies on the charitable contributions of the Pickaway County community to sustain its leadership position in local health care. Philanthropy will continue to play an ever increasing role in the ability of Berger Health System to provide the latest in technology and the best in patient care.

Your support is having an impact on Berger Health System and the community, for which we are indeed grateful. I invite you to learn more about Berger Health Foundation and opportunities for giving by visiting bergerfoundation.org.

With great appreciation and best wishes,

Larry Halm, Executive DirectorBerger Health Foundation

February 2011

2010 ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Frank Bergerour first investor

Cancer Related Care

The Rainbow Fund helps local residents undergoing cancer treatment at the Bradley Cancer Center with incidental expenses to help make their time during treatment a little less stressful. In 2010, the Rainbow Fund helped 13 people disbursing $10,529 to help with items like rent, utilities, transportation costs, etc. The Rainbow Fund recently expanded its focus to help more people by providing the seed funding for the Free Clinic of Pickaway County.

Susan G. Komen for the Cure - Columbus Affiliate provides grant money to BHF to help local residents access to breast cancer screening services like mammograms and ultrasounds. In 2010, the Komen money helped pay for over 100 women to receive screening mammograms and ultrasounds. Total disbursements were $25,150.

BHF also has a fund that helps pay for the readings of the diagnostic procedures for low income uninsured women. In 2010, BHF helped pay for 167 readings at a cost of $11,880.

Programs

Circle of Caring - founded in 1997, is a Faith in Action program. Its mission is to assist the frail and elderly as well as people living with disabilities, and their families, on a casual basis. Circle of Caring provides transportation, handyman chores, yard work, shopping, light housekeeping, friendly

visiting, respite care and ramp building. All of these efforts are designed to help enable those served to maintain their independence, dignity and quality of life in their own homes. It receives funding from the United Way of Pickaway County. In 2010, COC served over 300 clients, provided over 3,362 hours of volunteer service and constructed 27 ramps.

Berger Hospice is the only non-profit hospice organization in Pickaway County and receives support from the United Way of Pickaway County. In 2010, Berger Hospice served 136 patients and was helped by over 20 volunteers providing 949 hours

of service. Because of community support, Berger Hospice offers care

to everyone - regardless of their ability to pay.

2010 ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Indigent Patient Care

Free Clinic of Pickaway County - Started as a program of the Foundation in October 2010 and provides uninsured, low income residents of Pickaway County with basic medical care. The Free Clinic serves as a safety net for those in need and helps plug these people into the health care system. It is staffed by all volunteer physicians, nurses and non-clinical volunteers. In 2010, the Free Clinic held 12 clinics which resulted in 139 patient visits.

Pharmacy/DME Fund – This fund offers one-time assistance to Berger patients in need of medications or durable medical equipment at discharge who have no health insurance and very little resources. Berger financial counselors and discharge planners assist patients in need and coordinate the use of this fund. In 2010, 34 patients received help in the amount of $3,034 from this fund.

Scholarships

In 2010, 13 people at Berger were able to receive scholarship support to continue their education for the betterment of the hospital and our patients. Various funds, including the Friends of Berger, the general scholarship fund and a grant from the Charlotte R. Schmidlapp Fund helped the employees complete MBA studies, receive specialized training and attend nursing school. A total of $18,510 was spent on scholarships and training in 2010.

Equipment

Digital Mammography was the main fundraising project in 2010 and will continue to be in 2011. We purchased one new unit in 2010 and are raising money for the second unit in 2011. After completion of this project, Berger Health System will have the latest in digital mammography technology throughout its system.

In late 2010, the Foundation agreed to purchase a STEMI alert system for the Berger ER - this device receives EKG transmissions from the EMS squad which will give the ER team valuable time to respond to the most dangerous type of heart attack.

2010 ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Indigent Patient Care

Free Clinic of Pickaway County - Started as a program of the Foundation in October 2010 and provides uninsured, low income residents of Pickaway County with basic medical care. The Free Clinic serves as a safety net for those in need and helps plug these people into the health care system. It is staffed by all volunteer physicians, nurses and non-clinical volunteers. In 2010, the Free Clinic held 12 clinics which resulted in 139 patient visits.

Pharmacy/DME Fund – This fund offers one-time assistance to Berger patients in need of medications or durable medical equipment at discharge who have no health insurance and very little resources. Berger financial counselors and discharge planners assist patients in need and coordinate the use of this fund. In 2010, 34 patients received help in the amount of $3,034 from this fund.

Scholarships

In 2010, 13 people at Berger were able to receive scholarship support to continue their education for the betterment of the hospital and our patients. Various funds, including the Friends of Berger, the general scholarship fund and a grant from the Charlotte R. Schmidlapp Fund helped the employees complete MBA studies, receive specialized training and attend nursing school. A total of $18,510 was spent on scholarships and training in 2010.

Equipment

Digital Mammography was the main fundraising project in 2010 and will continue to be in 2011. We purchased one new unit in 2010 and are raising money for the second unit in 2011. After completion of this project, Berger Health System will have the latest in digital mammography technology throughout its system.

In late 2010, the Foundation agreed to purchase a STEMI alert system for the Berger ER - this device receives EKG transmissions from the EMS squad which will give the ER team valuable time to respond to the most dangerous type of heart attack.

FINANCIAL HEALTH - 2010 IN REVIEW

MISSION STATEMENT BOARD of DIRECTORS

Berger Health Foundation generated $710,481 in revenues in 2010, an increase of 15 percent from the previous year. The Foundation disbursed $771,424 for programs, projects, patient support, employee support and equipment to Berger Health System and the community.

Where the money came from: Corporations 14% Foundations 5% Individuals 81%

Total Revenue: $710,000

Where the money went to:

Cancer Related Care $55,000Hospice $285,441Circle of Caring $57,099Indigent Patient Care $3,738Scholarships/Employee Education $18,510Emergency Assistance for Employees $7,203Building/Equipment $302,000Other community support (MVCH Park, YMCA) $33,942Patient Safety Improvements $8,491

Total Charitable Disbursements = $771,424

Our mission is to encourage, receive and be responsible for charitable gifts that support the development of health-related services at Berger Health System for the residents of Pickaway County, Ohio and the surrounding area.

Chuck Bradley, Pres., Jon Veith, Vice Pres.,Gunni Long, Sec., Todd Stevens, Treas.,

Tim Colburn, Jean Droste, Nelson Embrey, Doris Gillespie, Mike Hess, Diane Hill, Pat Hughey, Sr. Monica Justinger, Angela Klett, Connie Lewis, Nancy Shollenberger, Bob Sneed, Susan Strawser

Foundation Staff: Larry Halm, Executive Director, Jerad Wood, Foundation Assistant

1280 North Court St.Circleville OH 43113P: 740.420.8209 • bergerfoundation.org

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