Photos from the Pancake Feed

The St. Luke's Hospital and Clinics Pancake Feed went off without a glitch raising money for Hospital debt reduction.  Along with the pancakes, eggs, sausage, and ham attendees were also able to catch a glimpse of the construction updates, purchase memorial trees that will be placed on the hospital grounds as well as raffle tickets for a breathtaking piece of art done by Van Norby.  It was a lot of work when the rushes came, but everyone worked very hard to make sure the needs of our friends eating were met.  Thank you to Ekness Supervalu for donating the food, hospital workers and committee members that worked (especially Steve Joraanstad for all he did to organize and prepare), and all the people who came out to support the hospital.

Assisted Living Now Under Way

With all of the construction going on at the hospital we thought it would only be natural to add some more.  Northern Lights Villa has construction going on for the addition of 6 more 2-bedroom units. 



Hospital Construction Update 10/28/10

The hospital construction has been moving along swiftly and a little ahead of what was anticipated, which is a good thing with the weather moving like it is!

*Photos by Keith Baker*

St. Luke's Community Foundation Raffle

St. Luke's Community Foundation will be raffling of "Eminent Domain" a Print by Van Norby.  Tickets are being sold by SLCF Board Members as well as staff.  If interested in more information please do not hesitate to contact the Foundation Office at 701-965-6384. 

Picture and more information to follow.

Pancake Feed

Time: 9 am - 1 pm
Date: Sunday, October 17th
Location: DCHS Commons
Food Available: Pancakes, sausage, ham and eggs

St. Luke's Hospital and Clinics would like you invite you to a pancake feed.  This is a free will donation pancake feed that will be put on as a debt reduction fundraiser, as well as a community construction update (slide show presentation). 

There will also be opportunities to buy one of 24 trees that will be located on the hospital grounds in honor of a loved one or family member (it will have a memorial plaque placed by the tree) for $250.

If you would like to buy a tree, there will be a table available to see tree selection and placement.  Those at the pancake feed will have the first opportunity to purchase the tree in the location of their choosing.

Hospital Construction Update 10/8/10

There have been many developments in the last week on the hospital project.  Most recently has been the moving of the business office from the main lobby into the acute care wing.  When coming to the hospital make sure to use the acute care door as the main entrance. Please do not try to walk through the construction to the regular main entrance, it is no longer being used due to construction.  There is a sign on the acute care door to show it as the temporary main entrance for patients.

Here are our fearless leaders Keith and Les getting ready to go check the construction progress.  In order to be in the construction zone you must always be wearing a hardhat and a vest.

 This is of when the construction crew tore down the hallway that existed as a hallway from the hospital to the previous hospital when the last expansion was done in 1964.

Smoothing out the sidewalk that was put in place to make the new temporary entrance to the hospital handicap accessible.

 Measuring out in the clinic basement as they prepare for cement pouring, and making sure the hole that was dug for the elevator is at the correct height.

The walls to the basement of the clinic have been put up and have defined the space more clearly.  The basement of the clinic is the hole that was being dug on the south side of the hospital near the old main entrance.

Keep checking back for more updates!

*Photos by Keith Baker*

Hospital and Clinic Sponsor United Blood Service Blood Drive

St. Luke's Hospital and Clinics are now sponsoring the United Blood Services Community Blood Drive in Crosby, ND.

The event will take place on Thursday, Oct. 14 from Noon-6 pm in the Lela Andrist room.

For questions or to make an appointment:

Jean Nygaard
(701) 539-2137
rjnygd@nccray.com

Hospital Pancake Feed

St. Luke's Hospital will having a pancake feed at Divide County High School on Sunday, October 17th.  Watch for more details, but save the date on your calendars!

Community Wellness Opportunities

St. Luke's Hospital and Clinics are pleased to offer these community wellness services:

• COMMUNITY BLOOD DRAW:
• October 13 &14, Crosby Clinic
• 8:00-10:00 am
• *note that the blood draw will be at the clinic not the hospital*
• October 13, Lignite Clinic
• 8:00-10:00 am
• October 14, Bowbells Clinic
• 8:00-10:00 am
• Lab tests offered include:
• CBC Chem 16, Lipids, TSH - $50.00
• PSA - $30.00
• A1C (for known Diabetics) - $30.00
• IMPORTANT:
• Do not eat or drink 12 hours prior to lab tests
• No appointment necessary
• Payment due at the time of the test
• No insurance will be filed
• SKIN CANCER SCREENINGS:
• October 19 - ALL SITES
• Crosby Clinic
• 9:30 am - 12 Noon
• 4:30-6:00 pm
• Bowbells Clinic
• 9:00-10:00 am
• Lignite Clinic
• 2:00-3:00 pm
• IMPORTANT:
• Lesions will be examined and treatment options discussed
• Skin Cancer Screenings are FREE
• No appointment necessary
• FLU SHOTS - Be sure to get yours!
• Began in September

Striving for Good Health 2010 & Beyond

Celebration of Lights Tree has Been Moved!

The Tree of Lights has been moved from it's original location on the north east side of the hospital campus, to the south east corner due to the expansion and renovation.  Having the Tree of Lights on the south east corner offers more veiwing opportunities from the street, and will be the permanent location for the Celebration of Lights Tree.

*Photos by Keith Baker*

Northern Lights Villa Phase II FAQS

THE PROJECT

Q. What is “Phase II” ?

A. Phase II is the addition of six 2-bedroom units to Northern Lights Villa.

Q. What is the scope of this project?

A. Besides the addition of six assisted living units, the project includes a large multipurpose room that can be used for a variety of things.  It also includes office space, which was not included in Phase I.  The units will  surround the present courtyard providing an indoor continuous walkway and an enclosed outdoor area for the enjoyment and convenience of our residents.

Q. Why is Phase II necessary?

A. There is an increased demand for affordable assisted living in our community.  Phase II will allow more of our senior population to maintain and enjoy independence until transitioning to dependent care is necessary.

Q. Why do this project now?

A. The demand  construction costs are favorable at this time.  We have several potential residents on our waiting list.

Q. When will construction begin?

A. October 2010.

THE COST

Q. What is the cost of this project?

A. The project will cost $750,000.

Q. How will the project be financed?

A. We have a $150,000 lead gift and a gracious offer from First National Bank, the lead lender, and Farmers State Bank to provide the remaining $600,000 loan needed for construction to begin.  The bank loan contains a stipulation that we secure an additional $200,000 in gifts so our permanent loan will not exceed $400,000.  The BND will be involved in the flex-based permanent loan allowing affordable financing .

Q. How much will the Foundation seek from the community for this project?

A. The Foundation will ask the community to provide $200,000 towards construction of the project.

Q. Why are contributions important?

A. Contributions reduce the debt service and allow us to keep our rental rates as low as we possibly can.  It is our goal to provide affordable care and contributions make it possible for us to do that.

Q. What is the timeline for raising community support?

A. By September 2011.  It is our goal to have community support in place by the end of construction.

THE SOLICITATION

Q.     How will contributions be solicited?

A.      An appeal to the community will be made through local media, our Foundation newsletter, and personal letter.

Q. Will a  fundraising campaign be launched?

A. Only if necessary.  We prefer to use  your entire contribution towards construction costs and reducing debt rather than in campaign costs.

Q. I contributed to Phase I.  Why should I contribute again?

A. We are very thankful for your past contribution which brought assisted living to the community.  We hope we can call upon your generosity once again to meet the demands of the community.

Q. Will my gift be recognized?

A. Your gift will be recognized.  If you gave to our Phase I campaign, your gifts will be combined and recognized according to your wishes.  If you prefer, no recognition will be given.

Q. How to I contribute?

A. Simply fill out the form on the back of this brochure and enclose it with your check payable to St. Luke’s Community Foundation.

For More Infomation:

St. Luke's Community Foundation

PO Box 10

Crosby, ND 58730

701-965-6384

Erin Johnson, Director

ejohnson@dcstlukes.org

Karla Schwanz, Office Manager

kschwanz@dcstlukes.org

St. Luke's Hospital Construction Update

Thanks to all the gifts and fundraising that has been done, we have been able to start the construction process for the expansion and renovation!  Although we are not finished with our campaign goal, we are able to get started with the year long process.  Here is what has been happening around the hospital campus!

The Construction started with the digging of what is going to be the clinic's basement.  The basement will be used as an educational center available for meetings, classes, and other hospital employee in-services and education. 

The next phase was to knock out the existing hallway that used to be the connecting hallway to the former hospital.  While crews worked to knock out the hallway, another group worked on leveling the floor of the basement.

Making sure that the basement was deep enough required crewman to be in the hole measuring while the digging and leveling off were taking place.

Once the basement floor was level enough the crew was able to start working on putting up the walls for the extra physical therapy space and educational center.

Another shot of the walls being put up in the basement of the new clinic site.

The hospital campus keeps changing every day so make sure to keep checking back to see the progress that has been made!

*Photos by Keith Baker*