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JUNE 14TH, 2017 Resident Family Picnic Contact Jenn Eli for information 605-326-3014 JUNE 16TH, 2017 Annual Golf Event (Teams are still available) Contact Grace Tidball for information 605-326-3045 JUNE 19TH, 2017 Fathers Day Program (Pioneer Nursing Home) Contact Jenn Eli for information 605-326-3014 JULY 14TH, 2017 $25 Heart / Vascular Screening at the hospital. Call 605-326-3031 for appointment. Crowning of the Danish Days Kongen (King) and Dronning (Queen) at Glood Park Contact Jenn Eli for information 605-326-3014

Newsletter for

Pioneer Memorial

Friends and Family

Easter Bunny

sighted at PMH&HS!

L i l l i e S to ck l an d a n d th e Ea s te r Bu n n y (ph o to b y

Ch e r i O ’ De l l . )

Amazing Biggest Loser Challenge Results

this issue

Biggest Loser/Spring Fling Events P.1

Polar Plunge/King & Queen P.2

Extravaganza/Board Recognition P.3

Upcoming Events P.4

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The Pioneer Lifeline Issue 07 June 2017 Marketing Contact: Matt Berry matthew.berry@sanfordhealth.org 605-326-5161 Ext 3068

The Pioneer Lifeline

315 N Washington

PO Box 368

Viborg, SD 57070

Phone: 605-326-5161

Fax: 605-326-5734

ADDRESS SERVICE

REQUESTED

Upcoming Events– More info found at www.pioneermemorial.org

Pioneer Memorial

Thanks Community

for Spring Fling

Support

Pioneer Memorial Hospital &

Health Services annual Spring

Fling event was very successful

and raised over $1,500.00.

Proceeds from this event will be

donated for summer youth

activities in the communities of

Viborg, Hurley, Centerville,

Parker, Irene and Wakonda.

During the Spring Fling Event,

22 units of blood were also col-

lected during the Community

Blood Drive. This will save

approximately 66 lives and our

community is to be thanked for

your act of kindness. In all, a

great event was held and we

thank everyone for their support

and generosity in supporting our

local youth activities.

At the beginning of this year, Pioneer Memorial Hospital embarked on an adventure inspired by our “Community Health Needs Assessment”. The details of this assessment can be found at www.pioneermemorial.org.

The beginning of this year, we began a three month community challenge for participants to try and reduce the amount of fat percentages of their body along with other body improvements. The goal of this challenge was to inspire and motivate our community to eat healthy and exercise.

Approximately 38 community members took advantage of our contest to win prizes for differ-ent categories. Each challenger was given a Total Body DXA scan at the start of the com-petition as well as at the end of the competition. This scan gives a very precise measure-ment of total body composition and muscle to fat ratios. The beginning scan was compared with the last scan and we had some amazing results.

Overall, our contestants lost a total of 172 pounds of fat alone for a total fat ratio percentage loss of 6.3%, so even many of those who didn’t place ended up winning by improving their health and fitness levels.

While the challenge may be officially over, we will always offer our DXA scan service. If you would like more information, check out the Pioneer Memorial website at www.pioneermemorial.org or call 605-326-3031. Congratulations to the winners of the following categories and to all who did so well!

DXA Scan Most Fat Loss by Percentage – Adam Buckneberg lost over 43.67% of body fat! DXA Scan Most Fat Loss -Brady Childress lost over 38 pounds of body fat! DXA Scan Highest Muscle Gain by Percentage – Kayla Jochims increased her lean muscle mass by 7.78%! Most Weight Loss by Percentage - Brady Childress lost over 22.12% of his weight! Most Weight Loss Overall – Brady Childress lost over 53.4 pounds total!

Brady Childress Kayla Jochims Adam Buckneberg

“The right care, right next door”

Valentine’s Day King &

Queen Crowned at

PMNH

Residents Charles Gauker and

Helen Baily were crowned King

and Queen at the Valentines’ Day

Party. This honor is voted on by

staff in the facility and presented

to the winners. Congrats to both!

Did You Know

Pioneer Memorial Hospital & Health Services Gift Shop is operated by volunteers 5 days a

week! The hours are 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday though Friday.

Interested in volunteering? Please call Jenn Eli, Activities Director, at 605-326-3014 for more

information!

Annual Polar Plunge Event! Annual Extravaganza Event!

The Pioneer Memorial Foundation hosted the “March Madness Extravaganza” on Saturday, March 26th, 2017. Music was played throughout the evening by “Evan Jones”, formerly of the band “Wakefield”. Evan did a fantastic job entertaining those in attendance. A big Thank You to Evan is given for helping and making this event such a success. During the event, a live and silent auction was held while guests enjoyed a variety of hors d’oeuvres. Thank you to Joel Westra, Auctioneer, for his help auctioneering. This year, the event raised approximately $4,825 for the Pioneer Memorial Foundation. Thank you to all of the supporters of the event, the table decorators, the volunteers who helped with the event, and all those who attended. We would like to thank our community for your support and look forward to seeing you at future events.

Ludens Treats & Treasures, Centerville, SD Knudson Masonry, Centerville, SD Total Stop, Centerville, SD Dr. Jason Aanenson, Viborg Dental Clinic Valiant Vineyards/Buffalo Winery, Eldon and Sherry Nygaard, Prop. Puzzled, Justin & Catrina Walsh Asera Care Nebraska Cornhuskers University of South Dakota (USD) Meridian Corner Sioux Nation Star Publishing Centerville Community Pharmacy Sioux Falls Canaries PMH&HS Activities Department South Dakota State University (SDSU) Grand Falls Casino Minnesota Twins Doug & Jamie Edberg Marie Bossman Lindsey Hauger Vicki Sikkink Patricia Eide Sharon Jacobson Jenn Eli John Brockmueller Jared Brockmueller Justin Rudd Rob & Anne Christiansen

Launch Pad Children’s Museum, Sioux City IA The Lodge at Deadwood, Deadwood, SD Jeli Bug Boutique, Jenn Eli Farmers Lumber Co, Viborg Morse Market, Vermillion Glenridge Golf Course, Beresford, SD Peterbilt of Joplin, MO Tastefully Simple, Kim Kopitski Royal Bake Shop, Centerville, SD Skyzone, Sioux Falls, SD Sioux Falls Butterfly House, Sioux Falls, SD Marine Cove, Sioux Falls, SD Freeman Shopping Center, Freeman, SD Ace Hardware, Freeman, SD Norm’s Thrifty White Pharmacy, Freeman, SD Blue’s Family Restaurant, Freeman, SD Vintage Vault, Freeman, SD Ace Hardware, Viborg, SD Daneville Inn, Viborg, SD Lund Theatre, Viborg, SD Pump N Stuff, Viborg-Irene-or Centerville Mick’s Station, Viborg, SD Grand Stay Hotel, Tea Lewis Family Drug, Viborg, SD Color Me Mine, Sioux Falls, SD Sheraton, Sioux Falls, SD Jamboree Foods, Freeman, SD Peterson Machine, Beresford, SD Brazilian Carnival Grill, Sioux Falls, SD The Sewing Room, Centerville, SD

Of course we could not have had such a great turnout without the help of the wonderful donors who are listed below in no particular order.

The 10th Annual Pioneer Polar Bear Club Swan Lake Plunge was held on Saturday, April 8th 2017! While technically more of a “Solar” plunge with the postponed date and warmer temperatures, fun was still had by all. So many of our employees volunteered by serving food, setting up, raising and pledging money, spreading the word and especially—taking the PLUNGE! This has become a great event for our facility!! Total dollars raised for the event brought in approximately $2,700. A special thank you goes to all the plungers and staff that made the Plunge such a successful event this year. They all did great and all of our volunteers were wonderful. The Plunge committee organized a terrific event once again. A special thanks to the Turner County Emergency Rescue group and to the Viborg Ambulance for being onsite for the event, and to Swan Lake Christian Camp, Jerry and Judy Kroeker for hosting our event again this year!! Please congratulate all of the Plungers! The following individuals won trophies for their effort.

“Most Money Raised” 1st Place: Susan Kollars (LTC Consulting Pharmacist)

“Zaniest Costume” 1st Place: “Jumping Jellyfish” aka (Back L-R) Susan Kollars, Karen Knudsen, Emily Rose, Tonya Rudd, Ann Bossman, Krista Schaeffer (Front L-R) Jen Vandriel, Amanda Bruns, Abby Sparks, Brandi Derrig

“Zaniest Costume” 2nd Place: “Three Blind Mice” aka (L-R) Tonya Rudd, Holly Jensen, and Andrea Flyger

King Charles Gauker

and Queen Helen Baily

Oreo Day at PMNH

Residents learned facts about the

World’s Favorite Cookie while

making their snack for the day!

Above, Helen Jensen is showing

off her “Oreo Dirt cup” that the

residents made to celebrate

National Oreo Day.

Celtic Steps Perform

Tuesday, March 14th the Nursing

Home was treated to a different

kind of entertainment.

18 dancers who ranged in age

from 5 years old to 17 years old,

came and danced for PMNH.

The troupe will have 8 dancers

headed to Dublin for

National Competition.

Purpose of PMNH

Activity Program:

Create as near to normal

environment as possible.

Provide quality activity pro-

grams that provide physical,

intellectual, social, spiritual

and emotional challenges.

To reverse the downward

spiral of depression.

Provide socialization among

residents.

During the 2017 Shareholders

meeting, CEO Thomas Richter

(Left) presented Kelly

Oberbroekling (Right) with a five

year service award for his time

and service on the

Pioneer Memorial

Hospital & Health Services

Board of Directors.

Current Board of Directors for Pioneer Memorial Hospital & Health Services:

Chair/President: Melanie Parsons Vice President: Paul Christensen Secretary: Kelly Oberbroekling

Trustee: Linda Andal Trustee: Troy Lee

Trustee: Cheri O’Dell Trustee: Helen Jacobson Trustee: Maureen Garry Trustee: John Chicoine

Kelly Oberbroekling

Honored