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2007 Community Benefit Report

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At University Health Care System, we do more than communicate our mission to serve this community – we live it each and every day. For nearly 200 years, our unwavering commitment has bred pride that runs deep within our employees, physicians, volunteers and board members and manifests itself in exceptional medical care at the bedside and community support far beyond what is expected. As a community not-for-profit, University’s core responsibility is to deliver high-quality health care to people in the communities we serve and inspire our talented team of professionals to reach beyond the hospital to help improve the health status of our residents.

I am extremely pleased to report that 2007 was another exceptional year for University Health Care System. We continue to be recognized as a leader in clinical quality and patient satisfaction, and were recently recognized by the Georgia Medical Care Foundation as the No. 1 hospital among 28 hospitals of comparable size. University Hospital currently scores among the top 10 percent of hospitals in the country in many areas of clinical quality and patient satisfaction. We continue to benchmark with the top 10 percent of hospitals with a goal of consistently ranking in the 90th percentile in all areas.

During a year when our economy showed an unpredictability we had not seen in some time, it was more important than ever to stay focused on our core responsibility of providing high-quality care while ensuring that the organization remained financially strong for generations to come. We accomplished this goal and ended the year with a positive bottom line that will be reinvested into the latest technology, facilities and community benefit programs.

As you read this report, I hope you will share our pride in the efforts of your community hospital to serve the region with world-class care. It is a pleasure to serve a supportive community that shares our enthusiasm and caring spirit.

J. Larry Read, President/CEOUniversity Health Care System

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In 2007, Levi W. Hill III received the Georgia Hospital Association’s highest recognition, the Distinguished Service Award. Mr. Hill has given University Health Care System continuous service since 1979 on multiple governing boards and since 2006 as Chair Emeritus of University Health Services, Inc.

Some of the region’s most-respected business leaders and physicians volunteer their time and talents by serving on University’s governing boards. These dedicated professionals spend untold hours away from their families and personal careers to help ensure that University remains on the forefront of health care delivery. Their foresight and passion for serving the needs of the CSRA should not go unrecognized.

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2007 AFFILIATED BOARD MEMBERSHIP

RICHMOND COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTHORITYMac A. Bowman, M.D., ChairmanLouis Mulherin III, Vice ChairmanHugh L. Hamilton Jr., SecretaryJeffrey L. ForemanA. Bleakley Chandler Jr., M.D.The Rev. Clyde Hill Sr.William J. BadgerBetty BeardQuincy L. Robertson

UNIVERSITY HEALTH, INC.Randolph R. Smith, M.D., Chairman Quincy L. Robertson, SecretaryJ. Brewster GivenBenjamin L. Rucker, M.D.Gregory L. Gay, M.D.Mac A. Bowman, M.D.Warren A. Daniel R. Lee Smith Jr. Levi W. Hill IVJohn S. MarkwalterWilliam J. BadgerJ. Larry Read, ex officio

UNIVERSITY HEALTH SERVICES, INC.R. Lee Smith Jr., ChairmanBrian J. Marks, SecretaryGerald E. MatheisRandy W. Cooper, M.D.The Rev. Clyde Hill Sr.Louis Mulherin IIIMichael S. Holman, M.D.James W. Smith Jr.Warren A. DanielHugh HamiltonLevi W. Hill III, Chairman EmeritusJ. Larry Read, ex officio

UNIVERSITY EXTENDED CARE, INC.Gerald E. Matheis, Chairman The Rev. Clyde Hill Sr., SecretaryR. Lee Smith Jr. James W. Smith Jr.Randy W. Cooper, M.D.Louis Mulherin IIIMichael S. Holman, M.D.Brian J. MarksWarren A. DanielHugh L. Hamilton Jr.J. Larry Read, ex officio

UNIVERSITY HEALTH RESOURCES, INC.Haskell D. Toporek, ChairmanJohn S. Markwalter, SecretaryJeffrey L. ForemanRandolph R. Smith, M.D.Levi W. Hill IVQuincy L. Robertson Lynn M. Tucker, M.D.The Rev. Clyde Hill Sr.J. Larry Read, ex officio

RICHMOND COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY, UNIVERSITY HEALTH, INC. AND UNIVERSITY HEALTH RESOURCES, INC. Front from left: Louis Mulherin III, Levi W. Hill IV, J. Brewster Given, Betty Beard, Haskell Toporek, William J. Badger, The Rev. Clyde Hill Sr. and John S. Markwalter. Back from left: Mac A. Bowman, M.D., Gregory L. Gay, M.D., Hugh L. Hamilton Jr., R. Lee Smith Jr., Quincy L. Robertson, Randolph R. Smith, M.D. and Jeffrey L. Foreman. Not pictured: Lynn M. Tucker, M.D., A Bleakley Chandler, M.D., Benjamin L. Rucker, M.D. and Warren A. Daniel.

UNIVERSITY HEALTH SERVICES, INC. AND UNIVERSITY EXTENDED CARE, INC. Seated from left: R. Lee Smith Jr., Brian J. Marks, Gerald E. Matheis and The Rev. Clyde Hill Sr. Standing from left: Warren A. Daniel, Randy W. Cooper, M.D., Hugh L. Hamilton Jr. and Louis Mulherin III. Not pictured: Michael S. Holman, M.D. and James W. Smith Jr.


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Going beyond what is expected in the traditional care setting is what sets University apart. Our staff continuously looks for ways to fill voids in the current care system.

AUGUSTA’S FIRST PALLIATIVE CARE UNITIntroduced in 2007, University’s Palliative Care Unit, the first inpatient unit in Augusta, is filling a tremendous need in our community. Through daily interdisciplinary rounds, caregivers focus on quality of life and relief of suffering for our chronic, acute patients. Active communication with the patient and family helps establish goals that include discharge plans to return home to be with their families.

EMERGENCY CARE TRANSITION A new Emergency Department physician team was introduced in 2007 that immediately focused on taking quality and efficiency of our emergency care to the next level. They are making headway in several areas as indicated by high scores when benchmarked against peer emergency departments across the country. University’s Emergency Department is the busiest in the CSRA and is consistently ranked “Most Preferred” by the National Research Corporation’s Consumer Market Guide. In an emergency, people trust University with their care. And now, they can do this with added assurance.

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BEDSIDE READING PROGRAM In cooperation with the March of Dimes, the Special Care Nursery introduced a library and encouragement system for reading to our frailest newborns in the Special Care Nursery while they grow strong enough to go home.

EXCELLENCE IN NURSING REAFFIRMEDUniversity’s Magnet designation was reevaluated and approved in 2007, reaffirming the hospital’s status as the only Magnet hospital in Augusta. Magnet, a certification nursing programs receive from the American Nurses Credentialing Center after a stringent application process and review, is the highest honor attainable by nursing programs. University’s Magnet committee leaders helped host the 2007 international Magnet conference in Atlanta.


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Nothing is more important than ensuring that our patients receive the highest quality of care attainable.

It takes a multidisciplinary team of physicians and staff working in concert to achieve success when your goal is to be among the top 10 percent of hospitals in the country. In 2007, these initiatives reached an unprecedented level of success, reaping amazing benefits for our patients. We were recognized at the state and national levels with leadership awards among our hospital peers, and, most importantly, by our community. Some of these honors include:

Medical Care Foundation, the quality improvement organization for the centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

University Hospital’s Appropriateness of Care Score is 92.9 percent, compared to the state’s average of 81.6 percent and the national average of 84.5 percent. In fact, University ranks the same as the state of New Hampshire, which has the highest score in the country.

University has been asked by the Georgia Hospital Association to help lead an initiative to improve quality in all the state’s hospitals.

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area of Quality/Safety.

Hospitals across the country requested information on how University Hospital’s approach to two major quality initiatives improved patient outcomes. University is a Mentor Hospital for the IHI in the areas of Preventing Ventilator Assisted Pneumonia and Deploying Rapid Response Teams, two areas that gained widespread attention last year. As a Mentor Hospital, University volunteered to provide support, advice, clinical expertise and tips to hospitals seeking help with their implementation efforts. Hospitals working together to improve quality is a win-win situation for patients and hospitals.

LEADING THE STATE IN CLINICAL QUALITY

More than 600 physicians, representing almost every medical and surgical specialty, enjoy medical staff privileges at University Hospital. These dedicated practitioners not only deliver skilled and compassionate care, they serve on University’s governing boards, executive councils, medical staff committees and task forces. As 2007 medical staff president, cardiologist William E. Callaghan, M.D., continued the focus on physician collaboration to maximize clinical quality. These forward-thinking, change-oriented physicians embrace excellence and are mobilized for continuous improvements in care.


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Accolades aren’t everything, but often these recognitions are the result of many employees, physicians, volunteers and board members coming together to create better models of health care delivery. And sometimes, there are individuals who quietly and humbly make a tremendous difference in the lives of patients and our community.

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION


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OTHER AWARDS OF NOTE THIS YEAR INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

THE NATIONAL RESEARCH CORPORATION (NRC)named University Health Care System a clear winner of the Consumer Choice Award for 2007-08. This is the ninth consecutive year University has been recognized for best overall quality and image in the Augusta area. The Consumer Choice Award is based on an independent survey of consumers conducted by NRC to recognize the most preferred hospitals in metropolitan areas across the country. University was also a clear leader, scoring significantly higher than any other area hospital, in 29

UNIVERSITY CONTINUED ITS INTENSE CUSTOMERsatisfaction focus while transitioning to the new Hospital Consumer Assessment of Health Plans Survey

score in the 90th percentile, the nursing staff launched an aggressive education and communication initiative to remind employees to “Think 10 – Excellence Always” with every interaction with every patient and family member.

UNIVERSITY RECEIVED A VHA GEORGIA LEADERSHIP AWARD FOR WELLNESS WORKS,our employee wellness program. The program, which helps employees improve their health by overcoming modifiable risk factors, has received interest from employers across the CSRA interested in pursuing the same benefit program for their employees.

OUR VASCULAR LAB gained re-accreditation until 2010 in all five areas of testing. This lab is a particular area of pride – it is the only lab in Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina to earn this accreditation. Fewer than 2 percent of all vascular labs in the nation have gained this distinction.

JACOB HARPER, a registered nurse in Open Heart Recovery, was named the CSRA nurse of the year at the annual Spirit of Nursing banquet.

UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL’S PURCHASING DEPARTMENT was recognized as an industry leader in Healthcare Purchasing News, naming the department to the “Materials Management Honor Roll.” The writer credited University with developing a “short-term plan to solve immediate supply chain needs, but with long-term implications patterned after the best practices of the grocery and retail industries.” This is another example of University finding innovative ways to streamline operations and reduce costs while improving patient quality.

UNIVERSITY’S CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT


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Behind every community benefit number is a person in need of lifesaving medication, a critical procedure or a comforting touch. The benefits provided by community not-for-profit hospitals are indispensable and unique.

Following models championed by VHA and the Catholic Hospital Association, University introduced a standardized method for capturing the value and reporting on activities that qualify as community benefit initiatives. We were pleased, but not surprised, to learn through this process that University provides more resources to support qualifying community benefit programs than estimated in the past. The reporting of costs associated with the provision of community benefit services was still voluntary in 2007.

Our community benefit report is not a spreadsheet of numbers – it is a story about real people.

Measuring the CoMMitMent

University is a significantcontributor to Lamar Medical Center and Belle Terrace Health and Wellness Center, two thriving community clinics.

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• $14,819,290 for inpatient and outpatient services for indigent and charity patients

• $1,649,152 to heLP suPPort the Lamar Medical Center and Belle Terrace Health and Wellness Center. Included in this figure are funds to open a third community clinic to serve the Druid Park area, support of St. Vincent DePaul Clinic for the homeless and prescription drugs to the people served by these clinics.

• $248,404 for ProjeCt aCCess, a program administered by the Richmond County Medical Society that helps meet the needs of people who cannot afford medical care and do not qualify for federal subsidies. Founded in 2001, the program relies on the coordinated volunteer efforts of area hospitals, government agencies and participating physicians. University Hospital provides funds to help sustain this community benefit initiative. Almost every physician who practices at University donates time to see patients for Project Access.

• $656,336 for disease ManageMent. Having congestive heart failure, asthma or other chronic illnesses can be a frightening experience that can leave a person and his or her family with many questions. University reaches out through coordinated programs to help them manage their disease and improve their quality of life. These programs help patients who suffer from the following chronic conditions:• Congestive heart failure. This program served 300 patients last year. Initial examinations, a weekly heart

failure clinic, a dedicated 24-hour congestive heart failure line and regular calls from University HealthService Center nurses help patients maintain a more active lifestyle and enhance their overall quality of life.

• asthma/CoPd. This program served 226 patients who suffer from asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The staff offers medication management, education and smoking cessation if applicable. Routine follow-up care is scheduled to assist patients in better managing their disease process and improving their quality of life.

• retroviral disease (hiV). Last year, this program helped people with HIV/AIDS meet their physical and emotional needs by providing comprehensive HIV medical care and access to social services to more than 490 patients. A part-time pharmacy technician helps patients apply for assistance from drug manufacturers and state drug-assistance programs. The program works in partnership with the Richmond County Health Department and refers patients to agencies that provide housing, clothing, furniture and food as well as dental, nutrition and psychological services.

University’s total cost of uncompensated care delivered with no local funding was $17.4 million, an increase of $600,000 over 2006. This figure includes our costs for the following services:

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These programs included:

COMMUNITY EDUCATION. 1,950 people took part in monthly physician-led education programs on a variety of medical topics. Physicians from several different specialties made presentations to capacity crowds on conditions experienced from infancy into the senior years. Physicians interacted with the attendees, answering questions and offering guidance that helped participants take a more proactive and prepared approach to their medical care and wellness.

SCREENINGS. heart by participating in University’s free screenings. They included:

Heart Month Health Fairs. More than 1,450 area residents attended one of three Heart Month Health Fairs University sponsored in partnership with area Dillard’s stores and WRDW News 12 during February. Participants received free blood pressure readings, glucose testing and lipid profiles, as well as heart health information. More than 70 percent of the

placing them at risk for cardiovascular disease.

Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) screenings.1,685 men received free PSA blood tests at four CSRA Lowe’s stores in partnership with News

Channel 6, and 105 of those screened in September were referred to a physician for follow-up because of abnormal results.

WJBF Expo. University was major a sponsor of the local ABC affiliate’s health and wellness fair at the James Brown Arena in October. For the more than 4,500 attendees from across the CSRA, University offered complete lipid profiles, blood sugar and bone density testing, body mass index and body fat calculations, physician referrals and other health information.

Skin cancer screenings. Dermatologists who practice at University donated their time to screen 78 people for skin cancer in May.

SPECIAL EVENTS. 5,800 people attended University-sponsored special events in 2007 that promote health and wellness. They included:

Cancer Survivors’ Day. 400 people attended our annual Cancer Survivors Day luncheon in June at the Doubletree Hotel Augusta and were inspired by author and motivational speaker Florence Littauer.

Back-to-School Festival. This annual event cosponsored by the Columbia County Board of Education attracted more than 700 students and

More than 11,000 people participated in University’s free community outreach programs in 2007. Whether it’s prenatal education, cardiovascular screenings or early detection of cancer, we listen to area residents’ requests for information and develop programming to serve identified needs.

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their parents to Evans High School in August. The festival helps prepare families for the upcoming school year by providing pertinent school and health information.

Diabetes Expo. Last year’s 21st annual expo attracted 500 men and women of all ages. This popular event in November included diabetes testing, information, education and cooking demonstrations to assist people with diabetes and their families with better management. This chronic disease plagues record numbers of people in our region.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month. An estimated 2,200 people attended University Health Care Foundation’s Miracle Mile Walk and other breast cancer awareness community education events in October. The seventh annual walk held at Augusta

University’s Breast Health Center, to include free mammograms for women who lack the financial resources or insurance usually required to access this potentially lifesaving screening.

WEB SITE. Record numbers of people turned to University’s revamped Web site, www.universityhealth.org, for health information in 2007. The site, easily one of the most robust and active local sites, logged

month. For the year, there were 1.9 million visits averaging more than 9 1/2 minutes. Users were able to pre-register for an admission or procedure, research a disease or condition, learn about medical procedures, get information about University-sponsored events and screenings and get driving directions and maps to University facilities.

EATING WELL WITH KIM. University and WRDW News 12 continued its popular Eating Well with Kimsegment on Midday at noon each Monday, Wednesday and Friday with host Tom Campbell and University Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator Kim Beavers. We ended 2007 with more than 4,000 subscribers enrolled in the program’s recipe club.

HEALTHSERVICE CENTER. University’s Health-Service Center, which includes ASK-A-NURSE, celebrated 16 years of service by logging more 156,000 calls in 2007 from people throughout the region that had medical questions, needed help finding a physician or were seeking other health-related assistance. These tele-health registered nurses are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

BREAST HEALTH. University continued its fight against breast cancer through the Breast Health Center that offers the following services to women in the CSRA:

Breast Health Center. The staff of the area’s first and only comprehensive Breast Health Center had more than 12,000 patient encounters in 2007. This includes free mammograms for more than 500 underserved women in our community. This is made possible through the support of the Foundation, the Volunteer Board of University Health and a $50,000 grant from funds raised by the sale of Georgia license plates supporting breast cancer outreach.

The area’s only Mobile Mammography Unit.This unit hits the road almost every weekday visiting employers, community centers, hospitals, health departments and area Dillard’s stores within a 25-county radius of University Hospital. More than 4,000 mammograms were performed on the unit in 2007, and 15 breast cancers were discovered. The unit offers convenience, the greatest barrier to women getting this potentially lifesaving test.

Buddy Check 6. University Hospital, Dillard’s and WJBF News Channel 6 continued the fight against breast cancer through the Buddy Check 6 program. The program provides education materials and programming that stress the importance of early detection of breast cancer and encourage regular breast self-exams.


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BRANDON WILDE encourages people to live as independently and actively as they wish, secure in the knowledge that additional support and services are available should they need them. In addition to independent living, Brandon Wilde offers assisted living and skilled nursing care, including Alzheimer’s and dementia care, in its licensed health center.

KENTWOOD. Longtime employee Nancy Powell was promoted in 2007 to administrator of this extended care facility where the staff strive to make residents feel at home and part of an extended family during their stay. This facility offers residents the choice of maintaining an independent lifestyle with assistance available for daily activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing and medication supervision. People who have more serious health needs and require the structured supervision of a nursing home are cared for by registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and patient care aides in three adjacent skilled nursing wings. Improvements to the facility last year include exterior repaving, lighting and landscaping for the safety and benefit of visitors.

WESTWOOD. University’s Westwood facility offers residents a comfortable environment designed to enhance their self-image and preserve their personal dignity. Westwood’s separate Alzheimer’s Unit allows caregivers to specifically focus their care plans and group activities on the special needs of these patients. The primary goal of new administrator Keith Austin is to maintain patients’ present level of function and try to improve the ability of patients and families to assist with the routine daily care in a controlled setting.

UNIVERSITY HOME HEALTH. U.S. Rep. Gresham Barrett, R-S.C., visited the home of a University Home Health patient to see the benefit of home care services and talk with advocates about looming Medicare cuts to home health agencies that could threaten access to services. “I fully support this program, and I’ve seen the successes. I saw it today,” Mr. Barrett said. Nurses with University Private Duty Nursing and Home Health made

The nationally recognized Brandon Wilde Life Care Community looked to the future in 2007 with strategic planning for a major expansion.

IMPROVING ALL STAGES OF LIFE

Richard J. Kisner, a health care executive with more than 25 years of progressive management experience in continuing care organizations, was named president of the nationally acclaimed Brandon Wilde Life Care Community. Mr. Kisner, who comes to Brandon Wilde from Honey Hill Care Center, a 150-bed skilled nursing facility in Norwalk, Conn., replaced Brandon Wilde’s first president, Rosie Messer.


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University makes significant commitments of time and resources to local technical schools and colleges to ensure we are educating and training the health care professionals that will be needed in the future. We also work cooperatively with students and graduates through scholarship programs, internships and mentoring.

TEACHING TOMORROW’S CAREGIVERS

University works cooperatively with area schools to train the future’s health care professionals.


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University trains the region’s leading Allied Health professionals in the fields of radiography, dietetics and cardiovascular technology.

In 2007, University invested nearly $1 million in these University-based programs that are highly respected across the country. Students in these programs consistently excel on their licensing and certification exams and receive employment offers from the nation’s leading health care providers.

The 10 students who comprised the 14th graduating class completed more than 1,000 hours of specialized clinical training at University Hospital, local hospitals and in physician offices. The school is a cooperative program where graduates receive a degree in cardiovascular technology after extensive training, including didactic and clinical instruction. The school was only the seventh in the nation to receive accreditation for its three tracks, and the first to offer two pathways toward a degree – associate and bachelor. In 2007, the program introduced Web-enhanced and online classes for CVT students, and they also received their re-accreditation for 10 years, which is only accomplished by the most elite programs.

The 20th class of the Stephen W. Brown School of Radiography graduated in June with 10 students. The 24-month certificate program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. The school adheres to the American Society of Radiologic Technologists curriculum, which ensures quality education and sound knowledge and ethics for practicing in the workplace. Since its inception 25 years ago, the school touts a 100 percent pass rate

but must complete more than 2,000 clinical hours of supervised clinical rotations at University Hospital. Senior students are eligible for two scholarships available through the Stephen W. Brown, M.D., School of Radiography Endowment through University Health Care Foundation.

In June, the 26th graduating class of 12 dietetic interns successfully completed their 44 weeks of supervised practice in clinical, community and food service management rotations.

PARTNERING WITH ACADEMIA. Always looking toward the future, University Health Services Board approved a partnership with Augusta State University to help ensure our community will have nurses. The program

enrollment from 50 to 100. The college is delighted with this partnership that pairs them with the only Magnet hospital in Augusta. In 2007, University also satisfied the funding of two full-time masters level faculty members for Aiken Technical College’s associate degree in nursing program.

MEDICAL SCHOLARSHIPS. Seventeen medical students, resident physicians and health care workers were honored with $1,000 scholarships from the Daniel B. Sullivan, M.D., Endowment of University Health Care Foundation. Nine others received scholarships from anonymous donors. Dr. Sullivan, who served as University’s chief of surgery for 17 years, was instrumental in founding University’s inpatient cancer program, St. Joseph Hospice and the Georgia Radiation Therapy Center. Dr. Sullivan’s colleagues started this endowment to honor his teaching legacy.

NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS. Through University Health Care Foundation, the University Hospital Nurse Alumni Association awarded $1,000 scholarships to 27 nurses at its May 2007 luncheon. This assistance will help nurses further their education and obtain a higher level of certification to care for patients.


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From laying the groundwork for an active, viable program in the late 1940s to accepting the challenge of creatively meeting today’s ever-changing health care needs, volunteers at University Hospital are recognized leaders in their field. They are well trained and confident in their positions. Whether assisting patient care departments or being involved in fund-raising and organizational efforts, University volunteers make

an impact on our community through their hard work and commitment to making a difference in the lives of patients and their families.

The Volunteer Board of University Health continues to be a generous source of philanthropy to support patient services. In addition to their financial support, our Volunteers visit new mothers – more than 2,400 in

Since 1949, hundreds of men and women of all ages have found fulfilling volunteer positions and provided much-needed services at University Hospital.


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2007 – through the Born to Read program, distributing books and information packets and stressing the importance of reading to their babies from birth throughout their childhood.

the University system. The variety of assignments is based on the volunteers’ talents, abilities and interests as well as the hospital’s needs. In 2007, the Volunteer Board hosted 75 – a record-setting number – of Junior Volunteers between 14 and 18 years of age. These mature teens spent their summer gaining valuable health care experience.

The 2007 Board, led by President Judy Shurtleff,

year through University Hospital programs. Other officers were Helen Crews, president-elect; Colin Gordy, vice president; Janet Smith, treasurer; Mary Logue, recording secretary; Doreen Wetherington, corresponding secretary; and Carole Nelson, past president and nominating chair.

Aside from the invaluable gift of their time and experience, the Volunteers also purchase valuable equipment for the hospital and distribute funds to serve patient needs often identified by staff members. Their projects in 2007 totalled $146,000 and included:

$20,999 Glidescopes for Open Heart Recovery$17,735 Celebrations! Gift Shop construction$13,945 Patient Care Services Fund$10,000 Breast Health Center$10,000 Tree of Love donation$9,694 Born to Read program$8,827 Health Central equipment$8,448 Dinemap monitors for inpatients$7,921 Cardiopulmonary Rehab equipment$6,472 Child Care Center playground equipment$5,945 Shumsky pillows for open heart surgery patients$5,474 Lymphedema Fund$4,800 Diabetes Testing Fund$4,500 Women’s Center patient calendars$2,211 New Outpatient Center information desk$2,000 Breast Health Boutique refurbishment$1,501 Emergency Room Fund$1,383 Coffee cart for visitors and patients’ families$1,000 Westwood nursing home $1,000 Blood drive fund$892 Needlework projects$500 Rape Crisis$162 Arthritis Support Group

In 2007, the Volunteer Board paid $100,000 toward a total $500,000 pledge to the Foundation’s capital campaign. The group also pledged an additional $415,020 for the following:

Honored during their annual program were volunteers Vicki McKnight for 6,000 cumulative hours, Florence Ramsay for 5,500 hours, Kathryn Spears for 5,000 hours, Mary Oglesby for 4,000 hours and Ann Chumley

Volunteer Board officers sworn in for 2008 were: Helen Crews, president; Alice Outlaw, president-elect; Christy Jones, vice president; Janet Smith, treasurer; Mary Logue, recording secretary; and Doreen Wetherington, corresponding secretary.


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OUTPATIENT CENTER. In July, University opened its new Outpatient Center, marking Phase 1 completion of a project that is the largest in the hospital’s history. The momentous occasion was marked by a ribbon cutting, dedication ceremony and tours attended by several hundred community leaders, employees, physicians and volunteers.

Creating a second front door and moving parking and registration closer to the actual delivery of services created a more accessible, coordinated and overall positive outpatient experience for the more than 200,000 outpatients who enter our doors each year.

Some features of the center include:

front door dedicated to the Outpatient Center, with wheelchair assistance and Security attendants.

pick-up.

laboratory orders so they can call and let the staff know what time they are coming, and the staff will pull their paperwork and have everything ready when they arrive.

can be lowered or raised for added patient comfort and convenience.

expedite paperwork.

to the service areas.

patients who prefer can register themselves or complete other transactions such as bill pay or bill tracking.

The new Outpatient Center was dedicated to University Hospital employees who donated more than $800,000 to University Health Care Foundation’s capital campaign in support of the project.

CARDIOVASCULAR CENTER. University held a topping out ceremony in August to commemorate the hanging of the final beams of steel on its new Cardiovascular Center. Since then, the center has taken shape with amazing speed and clarity, changing the shape of Augusta’s medical skyline.

University employees who took part in the center’s planning process signed the beam, which had been painted white for the ceremony. Kyle Howell, Vice President of Support and Facilities Services, then offered

There is an analogy used by health care futurists that talks about the importance of planting trees that the current “groundskeepers” will never have the pleasure of sitting under. Planning for the future of health care – planting trees for generations to come – is a role taken seriously at University.

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brief comments thanking employees for their support of the project and their dedication to keeping patients’ best interest at the forefront during the planning process.

to open early in 2009. The 188,000-square-foot, facility, the only one of its kind in the region, will include:

acute-care units to homelike general medical rooms to care for patients at every level in their recovery so they don’t have to be moved. They will also integrate patient communication, education and entertainment

TV or viewing digital test results with physicians. Family zones in each room will allow relatives to take part in the healing process.

treatment options under one roof.

connect to the Coronary Intensive Care Unit.

assistance.

physician offices could be located in the future.

LABORATORY. University’s inpatient Laboratory was

to better accommodate the volume, scope and intricacy of work. University’s Laboratory received high marks by the College of American Pathology, the American Association of Blood Banks and the Food and Drug Administration for its appearance, cooperation between hospital departments, customer service and progressiveness.


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University Health Care System has a long-standing commitment to Columbia County. More than 20 years ago, University invested in a 68-acre parcel in Evans, anticipating the county’s growing health care needs.

EVANS CAMPUS

Since then, University’s Evans Campus has grown to include Brandon Wilde, a nationally recognized retirement community; a Sleep Center; Prompt Care; Occupational Medicine Services; four Professional Centers; a Speech and Hearing Center; and more than 20 private practice physician groups. As Columbia County’s population grows, so does University’s commitment to serve this community. For patients who prefer to receive their outpatient services closer to home, 2007 was an exciting year. It included:


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OPENING OF THE EVANS IMAGING CENTER AND PROFESSIONAL CENTER, and parking structure. The state-of-the-art Evans Imaging Center offers digital mammography, Magnetic Resonance

scanning, Ultrasound, X-ray and Fluoroscopy. All images are secured in digital storage through the

images are available instantly and can be seen by private physicians from anywhere they have secure internet access – often saving valuable time in beginning treatment. Office space in Professional Center 4 is ready to be completed per the specifications of interested physicians. The building, which features the Evans Towne Center style of architecture, is 60,520 square

a covered walkway to the neighboring Professional

County’s first.

OPENING OF THE SURGERY CENTER OF COLUMBIA COUNTY. Located in the heart of University Health Care System’s Evans campus, the Surgery Center of Columbia County provides a convenient, safe and sophisticated alternative to the traditional hospital experience. Patients receive high-quality surgical and gastroenterology care and are able to return to the comfort of their home the same day. The freestanding surgery center is a joint venture between a group of experienced physicians and University Health Resources. Four spacious surgical suites are equipped with state-of-the-art technology and staffed by skilled and experienced nurses, technicians and physicians.

POPS! UNDER THE STARS. In our fourth year, and despite threatening weather, more than 2,000 people attended this free Augusta Symphony 52nd season finale that featured a free outdoor concert on the grounds of University’s Evans Campus.


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University Health Services Board approved more than $21.5 million in capital equipment and hospital upgrades in 2007. These projects do not include costs of current renovation and expansion projects downtown or in Evans.

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INFORMATION SYSTEMS UPGRADES. A significant portion of University’s capital investment in 2007 was related to a state-of-the-art information system that is designed to support all of our clinical quality initiatives. Multiple initiatives include a Picture Archival and

virtually eliminated film in health care testing and added many advantages – immediate availability of a superior image that can be viewed simultaneously by more than one person involved in the patient’s care from the office, hospital or home. Another vital Information Systems update was made by adding the Kronos integrated scheduling and payroll system to improve efficiency and add multiple tracking and data options. $3.2 million.

INTEGRATION FOR THE NEW OPERATING ROOMS. Ceiling mounts for all-digital technology

all times in these new expansive rooms. $1.5 million.

DAVINCI SURGICAL ROBOTICS SYSTEM. State-of-the-industry minimally invasive laparoscopic robotic surgery allows for a true three-dimensional view and sharper image. $1.2 million.

DIGITAL CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION LABREPLACEMENT. Upgrade provides cardiologists with real-time, three-dimensional pictures of the heart, arteries and surrounding anatomy in seconds. $1 million.

FLOUROSCOPIC AND ULTRASOUND UNITS FOR RADIOLOGY. This general-purpose equipment is capable of performing all routine x-rays such as those of

such as upper GIs and Myelograms. They are the core of any Radiology Department. $1.1 million.

ENDOVASCULAR SUITES. Allows a new dimension of care in the Operating Room suites for hybrid procedures, three-dimensional anatomy for more complex procedures and paves the way for future demands of advanced vascular surgery. $1.1 million.

REPLACEMENT PATIENT BEDS. Replacement of 100 patient beds in the medical/surgical units added the industry’s standard for pressure relief mattresses, more accurate bed scales, increased weight capacity to accommodate 500-pound patients, mechanism for helping patients elevate to a sitting position and IntelliDrive for staff to move beds more easily and quietly through hallways. $1.2 million.

SPACELAB MONITORS AND MULTIGAS ANALYZERS. These multi-parameter specialty units deliver superior monitoring performance in patient care units and can be customized to match the level of each patient’s acuity. $981,000.

SERVICE ELEVATOR MODERNIZATION. Complete elevator upgrades including all new safety features, interior lighting, 24-hour monitoring, infrared door sensors and improved reliability. $760,000.

PALLIATIVE CARE UNIT RENOVATION. New equipment, furnishings and renovation of the 7 West patient area to accommodate this innovative new eight-bed unit for patients with chronic diseases. $678,437.

CAMPUS SECURITY ENHANCEMENTS. New security cameras, door locks, alarms and an upgraded identification badge system increased safety of patients, visitors and employees. $192,000.

SOME OF THE MOST SIGNIFICANT CAPITAL EXPENDITURES INCLUDED:


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All of these people donated their time, resources and talents to help fulfill the mission of University Health Care System. Mark Wills, a Foundation board member since 2000, is poised to take the reins as chairman in 2008. He is senior vice president of Georgia Bank and Trust.

University Health Care Foundation is an important part of University’s heritage and success as a health care system. As the philanthropic arm of University Health Care System since 1978, the Foundation has helped provide innovative services and projects that truly make a difference. At the end of 2007, the Foundation surpassed the goal of its capital fundraising campaign

effort in the history of the hospital and the state of Georgia outside of Atlanta.

The outpouring of support from this community-inspired campaign was co-chaired by Randolph R. Smith, M.D., and Wyck A. Knox Jr. The overwhelming support of residents confirms the important role of University as a valued community resource. It also reaffirms that the community entrusts University to guide the future of health care delivery in this region.

There were several leadership gifts that set the stage for this campaign to be successful. Those came from:

Bank of Augusta, Georgia Bank & Trust, Queensborough National Bank & Trust and Bank of America

The campaign, launched in June 2005, is in support

and expansion project. This fundraising initiative helps support all the extra amenities that ensure the Cardiovascular Center, Surgical Suites, Outpatient

Center and the other renovations are state-of-the-art, patient and family focused and world-class in facilities and technology.

In addition to a tremendously successful capital campaign, the Foundation’s signature events and

adding new and unique ventures. These included:

TREE OF LOVE. University Health Care Foundation partnered with area banks, the Volunteer Board of University Health, Chick-fil-A at Augusta Exchange, SRP Federal Credit Union and University Health Federal Credit Union to raise $46,000 for the 14th Annual Tree of Love campaign. The campaign supports three children’s programs – Camp Whispering Wind Academy for children with asthma, Camp Juliet for children with diabetes and University Hospital’s Speech and Hearing Center, which offers services for children struggling to hear or speak.

JERNIGAN MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT.The Foundation’s 22nd tournament that memorializes Harry W. Jernigan Jr., is the CSRA’s largest fundraising tournament played on the three courses of Woodside Plantation in Aiken. A record-setting

was fortunate to have celebrity player and speaker Dwight D. Lewis, a former Dallas Cowboy football player, play in the tournament and sign autographs. Since its inception, the tournament has raised more than $1 million for cancer patients and cancer-related services at University Hospital.

CAMP JULIET. This event allows children age 6-17 with type 1 diabetes to enjoy an authentic camping experience at Camp Daniel Marshall in Lincolnton, Ga. Complete with canoeing, archery and cabins, attendees have the added advantage of shared experiences and education by diabetes specialists who volunteer their

on insulin pumps, which probably would disqualify them from being able to attend any other camps.

University Health Care Foundation is a not-for-profit charitable organization whose purpose is to raise funds to support the mission of University Health Care System. The Foundation was led in 2007 by volunteer Chairman Thomas E. “Ernie” Sizemore, vice president of Regent Security Services, and a host of community leaders who serve as board members.


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WHISPERING WIND ACADEMY. Thirty-four children who suffer from asthma and their families received special training on management of the disease in a fun environment at Fort Discovery. After lunch, participants received free passes to spend the afternoon exploring the center’s many hands-on exhibits. Earlier in the year, the Foundation sponsored a dinner and a movie for 110 children with asthma and their families. This fun event also included a physician presentation and counseling. Each participant received free peak-

more effective medication administration.

BETH HAMILTON FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER.In February, the Foundation dedicated the Beth Hamilton Family Resource Center in honor of Mrs. Hamilton, a colon cancer survivor. Dan Hamilton, her husband, orchestrated the surprise dedication

the hospital, helps provide families going through cancer treatment with some comfort and access to educational resources.

THE 15TH ANNUAL ART PATCHIN JR. CELEBRATION. The more than 275 people in attendance enjoyed the festivities while memorializing Mr. Patchin and supporting the endowment for cancer care established in his name. Medical Oncologist S.

in memory of his patient who lost his health insurance during his battle with the disease. The event raised

1818 SOCIETY. In 2007, the Foundation held its second and third 1818 Society events to honor the Foundation’s sustaining donors. The first event, held in February at the Augusta Museum of History, was attended by more than 150 donors, many of whom wore 19th

century costumes. It was decided that the date would be changed to December for the third event, and was hosted in the lovely holiday decorated home of longtime Foundation member and hospital trustee Levi W. Hill III. Individuals who make an annual tax-deductible donation of $500 or $1,000 for corporations are offered memberships in the 1818 Society.

SECOND ANNUAL YOUNG PHILANTHROPISTS. The Foundation hosted the Second Annual Young Philanthropists Event Oct. 5 at the clubhouse at River Island. Young adults from their 20s to “40ish” attended this year’s tailgate party themed event to learn more about philanthropic opportunities with University Health Care System. The benefit raised $14,000 for the Living Gestures Endowment for cancer services.

ENDOWMENTS. The Foundation has a tradition of touching peoples’ lives through endowments. From a charitable standpoint, endowment funds assure long-term financial stability. Through endowments, assets are irrevocably set aside for the future of services and programs provided by and through University Health Care System. The Foundation has more than 100 endowments created to benefit causes ranging from community health outreach to diabetes family support. The following endowments were established in 2007:

THE LIVING GESTURES ENDOWMENT was established by Robert and Wren Moody to provide funds for ostomy patients, people diagnosed with cancer, patient advocacy programs, awareness activities or staff and physician training.

THE GAIL HEATH PERRY ENDOWMENT was established by her family to provide wigs, breast prosthetics and other breast cancer related needs for patients with limited resources.


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Every dollar raised through philanthropy frees additional resources for University Health Care System to invest in new equipment and technology, and contributes to the community hospital’s long-term viability. Philanthropic gifts are essential to University meeting its mission of caring for people throughout the Greater Augusta area.

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Consolidated Statement of Operations*Year Ended December 31

* unaudited

UNIVERSITY HEALTH CARE FOUNDATION, INC.STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES FOR 2007

Revenues, Gains and Other Support Donations Building/Land Donations Pledges Grant Revenue Gifts-in-Kind Dues & Fees Interest Investment Interest Investment Dividends

Sale of Real Estate Other Income

Net Assets Released from Restrictions: Satisfaction of Purpose Restrictions Satisfaction of Time Restrictions

Total Revenues, Gains and Other Support

Expenses and Losses: Support Expenses: Salaries and Benefits Special Activities Other Operating Expenses Total Support Expenses

Total Support Expenses

Contributions to Affiliated Organizations Revaluation of Annuity Payment Liability

Total Expenses, Losses and Contributions

Excess Revenue Over ExpensesEquity Transfer to/from UHSEquity Transfer between ClassesChange in Net AssetsNet Assets Prior Month/Year

NET ASSETS DECEMBER 31, 2007

Restricted

77,686

21,041

447,010

447,010

1,284,517

$19,350,900

Unrestricted$181

88,567

21,695

1,086,661

1,086,661

119,505

526,215

89,447

($54,630)

TOTAL$1,052,023

0348,589

61,272 88,567 49,036 29,084

520,824 491,896

4,451,892 (3,955,424)

093

0

3,137,852

673,085 21,695

391,881 1,086,661

1,086,661

1,097,535 119,505

2,303,701

834,151 500,839

01,334,989

30,739,417

$32,074,407

TemporarilyUnrestricted

270,868 61,272

27,995 29,084

520,824 491,896

4,451,892

1,558,271

1,558,271

$12,778,136


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University ended 2007 with remarkable strength, which is representative of not only strong financial management, but also growth in consumer preference, increased market share, enhanced clinical quality and improved patient satisfaction. Eight of 14 statistical indicators in 2007 compared better than Moody’s Investors Service A or AA rating. New contracts with United and Blue Cross pave the way for future revenue.

as non-operating revenue. But even more encouraging is that income from operations – the system’s core business of taking care of patients – also exceeded budget.

A not-for-profit community hospital like University exists solely to serve the community. There are no stockholders to benefit from our excellent financial performance. Instead, University’s income in excess of operating cost is reinvested back into its facilities and equipment, its people and community benefit programs like those outlined in this report. That’s the reason why a positive bottom line is something worth celebrating.

Declining reimbursement, increasing bad debt, an aging patient population and an unpredictable economy presented some financial challenges this year, but University employees, physicians and board members rose to the challenge and posted significant accomplishments.

IMPROVING EFFICIENCY

308.3

329.6

313.2

361.1

343.0

405.8

403.1

382.3

298.0

0 100 200 300 400 500

377.9

2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

Net Operating RevenueOperating Expenses

UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL REVENUE AND EXPENSES


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David A. Belkoski accepted the position of Chief Financial Officer of University Health Care System, replacing Robert M. Taylor, who retired after 36 years of service. Mr. Belkoski, a certified public accountant with more than 20 years of health care experience, joined University in 1999 as Vice President of Finance.

UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL SERVICE INDICATORS

Inpatient Admissions

Births

Emergency Department Registrations

Prompt Care/Occupational Medicine Visits

Home Health/Private Duty Visits

2007

21,685

70,611

60,507

2006

22,100

76,245

58,967

2005

21,140

2,828

74,176

INPATIENT CENSUSTrended Average Daily Census

326

309

321

331

327

00 150 200 250 300 350

2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

1

BIRTHSTrended Births

00 0000001357 1428571714 2857142071 4285712428 5714292785 7142863142 8571433500 00

2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

2,956

2,867

2,828

3,222

3,179


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Year Ended December 31

UNIVERSITY HEALTH, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

UNRESTRICTED REVENUE AND OTHER SUPPORT

Net Patient Service Revenue

Other Operating Revenue

Net Assets Released from Restriction

Total Unrestricted Revenue and Other Support

EXPENSES

Salaries and Benefits

Other Operating Expenses

Depreciation

Provision for Bad Debt

Interest

Change in Fair Value of Swap

Total Expenses

Income from Operations

Other Income: Investment Income

EXCESS OF REVENUES AND OTHER SUPPORT OVER EXPENSES

2007

$437,699,480

2007

159,115,987

2,111,417

$416,365,458

$21,334,022

$23,847,968

$45,181,990

2006

$419,060,090

$438,355,593

2006

$195,771,595

29,910,917

41,686

$411,977,615

$26,377,978

$22,662,812

$49,040,790


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University Health Care System Economic Impact 2007(Based on UHI Financial Statement)

Georgia Output Multiplier

Total Output/Income Generated

Hospital Payroll and Benefits

Georgia Earnings Multiplier

Total Household Earnings Generated

2007

2.4618

$550,426,678

1.9262

$371,329,708

As the fifth largest employer in the Augusta metropolitan area, University has a major impact on both the local and

each of the 600-plus physicians who practice at University are small employers who create thousands of additional jobs within the health care field. University plays a vital role by keeping the area workforce healthy and productive, but it also brings money into the community through third-party payments, and keeps dollars circulating through the local economy through the purchase of utilities, supplies and other goods and services. Based on a formula from the Georgia Hospital Association, the total impact of University Health Care System in 2007 was close to $1 billion.

Most people don’t think of hospitals beyond the critical role they play in filling the area’s health care needs. However, hospitals, and especially well-coordinated health systems like University’s, also have a substantial affect on the local and state economy.

PARTNERS IN WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

TOTAL ECONOMIC IMPACT $921,756,386


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FOUNDATION

2007 Board of Directors

Charles J. Anderson

Patrick G. Blanchard

Remer Y. Brinson III

Perera A. Brodie III

Michael M. Brown

A. Bleakley Chandler Jr., M.D.

Susan H. Chandler

Cheryl M. Cheek

E. Lee Clark

Randy W. Cooper, M.D.

Helen H. Crews

Mary R. Daniels

Rep. Hardie Davis Jr.

Elizabeth Busbia Dyches

Richard A. Fairey

Samuel Allen Fouche III

R. Thomas Fuller

Phil A. Gaffney

Glynda P. Garner

Queenie M. Jones Glover

Rhonda S. Graybeal

Alan K. Griffin

Daniel W. Hamilton

Robert W. Harn

James T. Herzberg

J. Willard Hogan

David J. Hogg

Eric J. Holgate, R. Ph.

Jed W. Howington, MD

Jerry W. Howington, M.D.

Aurelia S. Jernigan

Sheila V. Kamath

James L. Kendrick

Deborah Klassen

Catherine D. Knox

Wyck A. Knox Jr.

Gardelle Lewis Jr.

Tim R. McGill

Juli Means

Grey Meybohm

Russell V. Mobley

Jason H. Moore

Preston A. Moss

Jane M. Mothner

Frank T. Mulherin

Robert C. Osborne Jr.

Thomas C. Poteet Jr.

Lessie B. Price

J. Larry Read

T. R. Reddy, P.E.

Joseph J. Rogers

Marty Rutkowski

Natalie Schweers

John R. Scott

M. Brannon Sell

Nan H. Shaefer

T. Stan Shepherd

S. Michael Shlaer, M.D.

Jerry W. Shumpert

Ernie Sizemore

Elaine Clark Smith

T. Scott Smith

W. Craig Smith

R. Lee Smith Jr.

Randolph R. Smith, M.D.

Joel H. Sobel

Jeff P. Spears

William R. Thompson

Trish Thornhill

James R. Tyler

Fran S. Upton

J. Maxwell Vallotton

Charles A. Williams

Mark J. Wills

William H. Woodward

Leslie Wyatt

Ronald H. York

Avis B. Yount, M.D.


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While the following list recognizes individual gifts of $500 or more and business gifts of $1,000 or more in 2007, every gift regardless of size is appreciated and contributes to the mission of University Health Care Foundation. Every effort has been made to verify the accuracy of this listing. We apologize for any inaccuracies. Please report changes to the Foundation.

FOUNDATION

Donor List

Business Donors1st Medical Network/Consumers

Life Insurance CompanyACME Moving & StorageADSI Moving Systems/

United Van LinesAmerican Cancer Society

AmeriPathAmerisourceBergen Services Corp.Ashmore Concrete Contractors, Inc.AT&TAugusta Coca-Cola Bottling CompanyAugusta GYN P.C.Augusta Marriott Hotel and SuitesAugusta Oncology Associates, P.C.Austin Industrial Inc.Balfour Beatty ConstructionBank of AmericaBechtel Savannah River Inc.Benefit Coordinators Inc.BI-LO, LLCBlanchard & CalhounBlue Cross Blue Shield of GeorgiaBob Richards Chevrolet Company Inc.Border Bash FoundationBrown & Radiology Associates

of AugustaCardinal Health CompanyCarter OrthodonticsChick-Fil-A Inc. Augusta ExchangeChurch of the Good ShepherdCircle K Stores IncClear Channel BroadcastingCogdell Spencer Charitable FundColon & Rectal Surgery

Associates P.C.Comtura Networks Inc.Corporate Benefits, Inc.Craneware, Inc.Crothall Services GroupCustom Prescription ShoppeDan Cook Associates Inc.Davis & Hadden, Inc

Diversified Investment AdvisorsDPS Finishes IncDSM Chemicals North America Inc.DynamixELD Inc.Eli Lilly & Company Grant OfficeElliott Davis, LLCErnst & YoungE-Z-GO Division of Textron Inc.First Bank of GeorgiaFirst Citizens BankFive Star Moving Inc.Gary & Diane Heavin Community

Fund, Inc.Gary L. McElmurray Construction

Company Inc.Georgia Bank & Trust CompanyGeorgia Power CompanyGlynn Farms, Inc.Gold Mech Inc.Hang-Ups Inc.Harper, Pennington & Shah, P.C.HDR Architecture Inc.Heavener Construction Company Inc.Helen B. McLean TrustHome Diagnostics Inc.Humana Inc.Husqvarna Outdoor Products Inc.InfoCrossingInfor Global SolutionsING Employee BenefitsInternational Paper Inc.IPSWITCH Inc.Ivan Allen CompanyJim Hudson Lexus, AugustaJohn Deere Commercial ProductsJulia W. & William Hull EndowmentKilpatrick Stockton, LLPKimberly-Clark CorporationKnology of AugustaKnox Charity Fund Inc.Knox FoundationKronos Inc.Lamar Alumnae Association

Lexus Champions for Charity OctagonLife ScanLincoln County Board of

CommissionLogicalisMacy’sMAU Inc. MR - MS TempsMCBS, LLCMcDonald’sMcKesson Information SolutionsMcKnight Construction CompanyMedical Oncology Associates, P.C.Mercedes-Benz of AugustaMeybohm RealtorsMontag & Caldwell Inc.Morgan Keegan & Company Inc.Morris TravelMorrison Health CareMulherin Lumber CompanyNell Warren & William Simpson ElkinNextGenNorth Augusta Sertoma ClubObstetrics & Gynecology

Associates of Augusta, P.C.Orthopaedic Associates of

Augusta, PAPaul S. & Carolyn A. Simon

Foundation, Inc.PCS Nitrogen AugustaPetsch Respiratory ServicesPfizer Inc.Phoenix-Commercial PrintersPrincipal Financial GroupProcter & Gamble Manufacturing

CompanyProfessional Health Control

of Augusta, Inc.Queensborough National Bank &

Trust CompanyR. D. Brown Construction Inc.R. W. Allen & Associates Inc.RBW LogisticsRegent Security ServicesRichmond Supply Company


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Siemens Building TechnologiesSims Appraisal ServicesSit Investment Associates, Inc.Southern Siding & Window Corp.Sprint Food StoresSRP Federal Credit UnionStorey Foundation Inc.SunTrust Bank Inc.Tech SystemsThe Carpet ShopThe Community Foundation for

the Central Savannah River AreaThe Country ClubThe Imaging CenterThe Sancken FoundationThomas Guy Woolford

Charitable TrustThompson Building Wrecking Co., Inc.Thomson Plastics, Inc.Transportation Solutions of

Augusta LLCUnited HealthcareUniversity Primary Care Inc.ViaTrackVolunteer Board of University HealthWachoviaWashington Group International

PAC Match ProgramWellCareWindsor Jewelers Inc.WJBF News Channel 6Yon-Drake & Associates, Inc.

Individual donorsMr. & Mrs. W. Franklin Abbott IIIDr. Hossain AlaviMs. Cassie AlexanderMr. & Mrs. J. Thomas AltizerMr. John W. ArnoldMs. Sheila S. AshMs. Laura AshlineDrs. John & Miriam AtkinsMr. Scott AtkinsMr. & Mrs. Robin BailieMrs. Annette B. BartonMrs. Mary BatteyMr. David A. BelkoskiMs. LaShonda BellDr. Peter J. BighamMr. Steven V. BissoMr. Edmund I. BoniewiczMs. Angela J. Boswell

Mr. & Mrs. William C. BowcuttDr. & Mrs. Talmadge A. Bowden Jr.Ms. Roseanne E. BowenDr. & Mrs. Mac A. BowmanMr. & Mrs. Raymond B. BradyMr. & Mrs. Troy A. BreitmannMr. Lazoris BriggsMr. & Mrs. Perera A. Brodie IIIMs. June BroomeMr. & Mrs. Charles M. BrownMs. Angelina L. BrownMrs. Michele T. BrownMr. Raymond D. BrownMs. Nancy R. BrowningMr. & Mrs. Joel E. BryanMr. & Mrs. Tommy D. BurnettMr. & Mrs. Edward L. BurrMs. Elizabeth B. ButlerDr. & Mrs. Sanders R. CallawayMs. Michelle CarterMr. & Mrs. Raymond G. Chadwick Jr.Dr. & Mrs. A. Bleakley Chandler Jr.Ms. Heidi B. ChaneyMr. John J. ChaseMs. Irene P. ChianeseDr. & Mrs. George A.

ChristenberryDr. David M. ClarkMr. & Mrs. William H. ColbertDr. & Mrs. Randy W. CooperMs. Margaret B. CopenhaverMr. William P. CopenhaverDr. & Mrs. Paul E. Cundey Jr.Dr. Paul E. Cundey IIIMr. & Mrs. Warren A. DanielMs. Barbara H. DavisMr. & Mrs. Ed DeketeleareMs. Susan B. DenisonMr. Frank S. Dennis III*Mr. Frank S. Dennis Jr.*Mr. & Mrs. Bradley L. DewulfMs. Amy S. DorrillMr. Edwin L. DouglassMs. Joyce M. DouglassMr. G. David DowdMr. Albert DoyleMr. & Mrs. Tony DuceyMs. Anna K. DuncanMs. Margaret D. DunstanMs. Gail D. ErlitzDr. & Mrs. Ben N. EstesMr. Richard Everard

Dr. Hossam E. FadelDr. & Mrs. William L. Farr Jr.Mr. Daniel S. FitzgeraldMr. Scott FitzgeraldMs. Idella H. FoleyMr. & Mrs. Burlee R. Frazier Jr.Drs. Murray A. & Sandra FreedmanMr. & Mrs. Phil A. GaffneyMiss Evelyn A. GagnonMr. Earl F. GallettMr. Latasha GardnerMrs. Janet E. GarrisonDr. & Mrs. Gregory L. Gay, M.D.Ms. Bertee B. GaylardMr. & Mrs. Edward M. GillespieMr. & Mrs. J. Brewster GivenMs. Ruth Amerson GleasonMrs. Queenie M. GloverMs. Frances P. GloverMs. Alison B. GodfreyMr. Ronald O. GrahamMs. Deborrah June GranadeDr. & Mrs. Michael L. GraybealMrs. Rhonda S. GraybealMr. & Mrs. Alan K. GriffinMs. Rosanne GrubbsMs. Gretn GueDrs. Marshall A. & Margaret F. GuillDr. Jean M. GuittonMr. & Mrs. Daniel W. HamiltonMr. & Mrs. Hugh L. HamiltonMr. & Mrs. Steven A. HammockMr. & Mrs. Carl H. Hargrove Jr.Dr. & Mrs. Harry T. Harper IIIMrs. Frances O. HarrisMr. Michael HartsellMr. Levi W. Hill IIIMr. & Mrs. J. Willard HoganMr. & Mrs. Eric J. HolgateMr. & Mrs. William C. HopkinsMr. & Mrs. Kyle E. HowellMs. Mary R. HowellDr. & Mrs. Jed W. HowingtonDr. & Mrs. Jerry W. HowingtonMr. David W. HudsonMr. & Mrs. James M. HullDrs. Shyam & Kamal IyerMs. Marie W. JacksonMr. & Mrs. Warren F. Jenkins Jr.Dr. & Mrs. Ravinder JerathDr. & Mrs. Ray E. JohnsonMs. Marsha Johnson


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Ms. Martha F. JohnsonMs. Anna L. JohnsonMs. Cindy M. JohnsonMr. & Mrs. Ridley W. JonesMs. Belinda JonesMr. & Mrs. H. Bradford Jones Jr.Dr. & Mrs. M. Vinayak KamathDr. Mark R. KeatonMr. & Mrs. James KendrickMr. & Mrs. Stephen L. KendrickMs. Lakesha KeyMs. Jennie KeysMs. Barbara R. KienzleMr. & Mrs. Julian D. King Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Robert P. KirbyDr. & Mrs. William R. KitchensMrs. Deborah KlassenMr. & Mrs. W. L. M. Knox Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Dessey L. KuhlkeMrs. Melanie D. KumrowMrs. H. L. LaffitteMr. Eric E. LarsonDr. & Mrs. Andrew A. LasserDr. & Mrs. William E. LaVigneMs. Wendy L. LeBlancMr. & Mrs. John W. LeeMs. Michele P. LesterMr. & Mrs. Gerald LevyMr. & Mrs. Gardelle Lewis Jr.Mr. E. Finley LimehouseMs. Kelli N. LitchfieldMs. Ann M. LorenzMs. Lanell D. LovettMs. Alyson S. LulhamDr. & Mrs. Malcolm N. LuxenbergDr. Billy LynnMr. & Mrs. Byron B. MangumMr. Brian MarksMs. Christine A. MartinMr. & Mrs. Gerald E. MatheisMs. Lorraine E. MaxwellMr. & Mrs. Larry McCrary IIIMr. & Mrs. E. G. MeybohmMr. Hans H. MeyerMr. & Mrs. John W. Mitchum Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Art MolineuxMr. & Mrs. Rade R. MomcilovicMrs. Kristel L. MonaghanMr. & Mrs. Robert MoodyDr. Victor A. Moore

Mr. & Mrs. Jason H. MooreMrs. Jane M. MothnerMs. Suellen MourfieldMs. Sebrena MuirheadMr. & Mrs. Brian J. Mulherin Sr.Mr. & Mrs. Louis Mulherin IIIDr. & Mrs. H. Anthony NealMr. Doris I. NelsonMs. Marie S. NewmanMr. & Mrs. J. Fleming Norvell Sr. Mrs. Gloria NorwoodMr. & Mrs. Charles T. NybakkenDr. Gregory OettingMrs. Ruth D. OrrMr. & Mrs. Julian W. OsbonMr. & Mrs. Robert C. Osborne Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Oliver W. OwensMs. Gail OwensbyMr. Brian PattersonMr. & Mrs. Edgar L. Perry IIIMr. Edgar L. Perry IIDr. Elizabeth PondMr. Michael W. PopeDr. & Mrs. Stuart H. Prather IIIMs. Mabel R. PrawdzikMr. & Mrs. Dennis E. PrimroseMs. Amanda RabunMr. William S. RaganMr. & Mrs. J. Larry ReadMr. & Mrs. T.R. ReddyMs. Diana S. ReesMr. & Mrs. Bruce A. ReevesMr. Jeff F. RichardsMr. James H. RigsbyMrs. Lisa C. RitchMs. Monica RobbinsMs. Yolanda S. RobinsonDr. Ward RogersMr. & Mrs. Joseph J. RogersMr. Martin D. RutkowskiDr. John F. SalazarMrs. Pamela M. SchaadeMs. Barbara J. SchoenerMrs. Mary F. SchusterMs. Cardiss T. ScottMs. Tessie B. ScottDr. & Mrs. Charles F. Shaefer Jr.Mr. Scott SmithMs. Buhania SmithMr. & Mrs. R. Lee Smith Jr.

Dr. & Mrs. Randolph R. SmithMr. Frank T. SpeerMs. Sheri D. SproatDr. Marandapalli SridharanMs. Anne M. SterlingMr. & Mrs. Barry L. StoreyDr. Keith Sue-LingMs. Carmen C. SummeyMr. & Mrs. Carl J. SurrettDr. & Mrs. Hy C. SussmanMaj. & Mrs. Charles Tarver Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Robert M. TaylorMs. Ellen C. TereshinskiDr. & Mrs. Paul M. ThaxtonMs. Theresa E. ThomasMr. Donald D. ThornhillMr. & Mrs. William F. TooleMr. & Mrs. Jose TorresDr. & Mrs. T. Barrett TrotterMr. & Mrs. James R. TylerMr. & Mrs. Herbert UptonMr. & Mrs. J. Maxwell VallottonMr. Thomas F. WalkerMs. Latoya WalkerMrs. Jane T. WallDr. Kraig M. WangsnesDr. Thomas B. Warren Jr.Dr. & Mrs. W. G. WatsonMr. John M. WeigleMr. Clifford T. WhitleyDr. & Mrs. Richard R. Whitlock Jr.Ms. Daisy WigginsMs. Marnie WilliamsMs. Brenda N. WilliamsMrs. Leslie C. WilliamsMs. Linda J. WilliamsMs. Pamela WilliamsDr. & Mrs. Don E. WilliamsonMs. Martha B. WillsMr. & Mrs. Roy K. WilsonMr. Doug T. WilsonMs. Patricia WomackMs. Christy WoodardMr. & Mrs. William H. Woodward Jr.Ms. Mayra E. WoolwineDrs. Peter & Avis YountMs. Kathryn B. ZeilerMs. Elizabeth Zeiss

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