Burns Family Gives the Gift of Music Above: Carri Chandler, Vice President St. Elizabeth Foundation and Dr. Doug Flora, Executive Director of St. Elizabeth Oncology Services with Karen Burns and her family at the piano blessing ceremony at the St. Elizabeth Cancer Center recognizing the family’s donation. Cancer care at St. Elizabeth is not just about treating the disease. It’s about treating the whole person by creating an experience making patients feel truly cared for and cared about. At the St. Elizabeth Cancer Center, patients are welcomed by warm natural light, friendly personal greeters and the soothing sounds of a beautiful baby grand piano, generously donated by the Burns family. Terry Foster receives 2022 Kenton County Pioneer Award; named president of global Emergency Nurses Association St. Elizabeth Foundation recently welcomed Melissa Koester as Donor Engagement Director. Melissa brings more than 20 years of experience building strong client relationships and, as a longtime Foundation volunteer, a deep passion for the St. Elizabeth mission and vision. As Donor Engagement Director, Melissa works to build and strengthen relationships with individuals and organizations aligning their philanthropy with St. Elizabeth’s mission. In addition, she oversees Foundation fundraising events, guides community relations and manages donor relations activities. Melissa has been a treasured part of the St. Elizabeth family for more than 12 years, serving on the Foundation’s Community Relations Committee and Samaritan Committee. She lives in Crestview Hills with her husband, Ted, and their two sons, Wade and Tate. Please join us in welcoming Melissa to the St. Elizabeth Foundation team! Melissa can be reached at melissa.koester@stelizabeth.com or 859–301–5426. Long-time St. Elizabeth associate and St. Elizabeth Foundation Ambassador, Terry Foster RN, received the prestigious Kenton County Pioneer Award. Recognizing those who demonstrate servant leadership combined with awareness of the needs of fellow Kenton County residents, it is only awarded to those who provide outstanding service to the community and exemplify the highest standards of personal integrity. This year Terry begins his tenure as President of the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA), a global organization comprised of more than 50,000 emergency room nurses. He has been a member of the ENA for nearly 40 years and has served on its board of directors since 2018. Terry has been an associate of St. Elizabeth Healthcare since 1975 and serves a dual role as Ambassador for St. Elizabeth Foundation and Clinical Nurse Specialist in the Emergency Department. Join us in congratulating Terry on this well-deserved honor and his new role as president of the ENA! Vision 2020 Campaign Making a Difference for Associates For 30 years, the St. Elizabeth Foundation Vision associate campaign has been uniting the St. Elizabeth family in support of the local community and one another. Every three years, a new campaign is launched to target specific community health needs and support the Associate Crisis Fund. Since the launch of Vision 2020: Our Vision for a Healthier Community, St. Elizabeth associates have contributed to provide scholarships to local students, fund an anti-vaping education initiative, and offer emergency financial assistance to fellow associates during times of unexpected personal need. With the generosity of associates in 2022: • More than $128,000 distributed to 120 St. Elizabeth associates from the Associate Crisis Fund • 26 scholarships awarded to high school students pursuing healthcare careers • A series of anti-vaping educational resources have been distributed for students ages 8–14 This summer, the Foundation will launch a new three-year campaign, once again building on our legacy of healing, by joining together with a common purpose: to support those among us in need while identifying how we can lift up an important cause. Foundation Welcomes Melissa Koester as Donor Engagement Director Karen Burns, whose husband, Fred, received care at the Center, started playing the piano not long before his passing in 2021. Her new hobby inspired her to share the calming and restorative power of music with the patients and families who walk through the Center’s doors. “We know this gift will bring healing, hope and joy to all who hear it,” added Dr. Doug Flora, Executive Director of St. Elizabeth Oncology Services. “And we’re grateful to the Burns family for supporting us as we work to deliver cancer care that truly touches hearts and souls; the kind of care our patients need and deserve.” While the Center is fortunate to have several talented volunteer pianists, the piano is also equipped to play itself, filling the atrium with calm and uplifting melodies throughout the day. Inspiring Generosity, Vol . 6 | St . Elizabeth Foundation | Spring 2023 10 11 Contact Us: (859) 301–3920 | stefoundation@stelizabeth.com | stelizabeth.com/foundation
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