--- title: "2018: Where Your Money Went" description: Lake City healthcare updates for 2018 highlight new staff, expanded services, and the importance of community support for ongoing growth and development. image: https://www.lcmcendowmentfund.org/hubfs/Blog-Graphic-rev.jpg --- [![lcmc_endowment_fund-Horz-Full Color](https://www.lcmcendowmentfund.org/hs-fs/hubfs/lcmc_endowment_fund-Horz-Full%20Color.png?width=200&height=99&name=lcmc_endowment_fund-Horz-Full%20Color.png "lcmc_endowment_fund-Horz-Full Color")](https://www.lcmcendowmentfund.org/) - [About Us](https://www.lcmcendowmentfund.org/about-us) Show submenu for About Us - [Grant Program](https://www.lcmcendowmentfund.org/grant-program) - [Board of Directors](https://www.lcmcendowmentfund.org/board-of-directors) - [Our Impact](https://www.lcmcendowmentfund.org/our-impact) - [FAQ](https://www.lcmcendowmentfund.org/faq) - [Contact Us](https://www.lcmcendowmentfund.org/contact-us) - [About Us](https://www.lcmcendowmentfund.org/about-us) Show submenu for About Us - [Grant Program](https://www.lcmcendowmentfund.org/grant-program) - [Board of Directors](https://www.lcmcendowmentfund.org/board-of-directors) - [Our Impact](https://www.lcmcendowmentfund.org/our-impact) - [FAQ](https://www.lcmcendowmentfund.org/faq) - [Contact Us](https://www.lcmcendowmentfund.org/contact-us) [Donate](https://www.lcmcendowmentfund.org/ways-to-give) # 2018: Where Your Money Went November 27, 2018 ![2018-EOY-Letter-Image06](https://www.lcmcendowmentfund.org/hs-fs/hubfs/2018-EOY-Letter-Image06.jpeg?width=447&height=268&name=2018-EOY-Letter-Image06.jpeg)As 2018 comes to a close, we have some important updates to report. The medical and dental clinic operations are busy and our great staff are providing the professional and high-quality care our Lake City deserves. The conference and wellness center continues to attract additional health services such as physical therapy and exercise groups, in addition to being a resource for conferences, meetings, community gatherings, local emergency operations, and EMS meetings and training. The future is bright indeed. Recent staff changes – During 2018, Dr. Gina Carr joined the Health District staff as Medical Director. Gina and husband Bryan, a special education teacher, come to Lake City from Buena Vista and have blended very nicely into the medical center and community. Physician Assistant Ashley Mines also joined our staff during the year from the Denver area. PA Bob Downs continues as our third mid-level provider and has been a rock during our transition. Where the money went – In 2018, we expanded our scope to entertain grant requests from Health District employees for professional development, continuing education, and capability extension. During the year, five employees were granted funds for this purpose. This was above and beyond what the Health District already provides for training and education. We also approved a request to replace conference center tables. Our investment fund has continued to grow as we balanced current grants with planning for the future major needs. Who’s watching the money – During 2018, we added board members representing EMS (Jerry Gray) and Public Health (Lyn Lampert) as we implement our expanded scope to include those health care support organizations. Other board members are Scott Beedy (also serves on Health District Board), Linda Downs, Malinda McDonald, Cindy Lycholat, Fred Stapleton, and Nancy Zeller. The Endowment stands ready to help, but in order to fund our grant program and continue our plan for the long-term, we need your donations and legacy commitments. To make it easier for you to help, we have online donation capability on our website at [www.LCMCEndowmentFund.org](https://www.lcmcendowmentfund.org/). You can also still send your checks to our postal address. For donations of $200 or more we will send new donors a gift copy of our unique and informative history book “Medicine in the Mountains”. Let us hear your comments or reach out to us to discuss your legacy donations at our new email address LCMCEndowment@gmail.com, or contact one of the Board members. Kindest regards and best wishes for the holiday season, Bernie Krystyniak - President Nancy Zeller - Vice President **Board of Directors** Bernie Krystyniak – President - Management consultant, retired (global energy company) Nancy Zeller – Vice President - Founding member, retired (nurse practitioner) Scott Beedy – Treasurer - CPA and retired (CFO – Hansford County Hospital) Linda Downs – Secretary - Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Jerry Gray – Hinsdale County EMS Director Lyn Lampert – Pastor – Grace Fellowship, Editor – San Juan Mountains Journal Cindy Lycholat – Retired (residential remodeling contractor) Malinda McDonald – Staff - Lake Fork Health Service District Fred Stapleton – Retired (health care) - ![2018-EOY-Letter-Image01](https://www.lcmcendowmentfund.org/hs-fs/hubfs/2018-EOY-Letter-Image01.jpeg?width=254&height=233&name=2018-EOY-Letter-Image01.jpeg) PA Ashley Mines - ![2018-EOY-Letter-Image02](https://www.lcmcendowmentfund.org/hs-fs/hubfs/2018-EOY-Letter-Image02.jpeg?width=258&height=259&name=2018-EOY-Letter-Image02.jpeg) Dental Hygienist Lori Ann Thompson - ![2018-EOY-Letter-Image03](https://www.lcmcendowmentfund.org/hs-fs/hubfs/2018-EOY-Letter-Image03.jpeg?width=217&height=227&name=2018-EOY-Letter-Image03.jpeg) Nurse Susan Bobb - ![2018-EOY-Letter-Image04](https://www.lcmcendowmentfund.org/hs-fs/hubfs/2018-EOY-Letter-Image04.jpeg?width=254&height=269&name=2018-EOY-Letter-Image04.jpeg) Dental Director Dr. Bruce Uchida - ![2018-EOY-Letter-Image05](https://www.lcmcendowmentfund.org/hs-fs/hubfs/2018-EOY-Letter-Image05.jpeg?width=251&height=242&name=2018-EOY-Letter-Image05.jpeg) Lab Tech Dave Jordan - ![2018-EOY-Letter-Image06](https://www.lcmcendowmentfund.org/hs-fs/hubfs/2018-EOY-Letter-Image06.jpeg?width=447&height=268&name=2018-EOY-Letter-Image06.jpeg) Donor Recognition (L to R): Tom Russell, Medical Director Dr. Gina Carr, Jeanne Russell, Endowment VP Nancy Zeller - ![2018-EOY-Letter-Image07](https://www.lcmcendowmentfund.org/hs-fs/hubfs/2018-EOY-Letter-Image07.jpeg?width=237&height=247&name=2018-EOY-Letter-Image07.jpeg) MA Jennifer Brent [Download the 2018 Annual Letter](https://www.lcmcendowmentfund.org/hubfs/2018_end_of_year_letter_20181112_w_pics.pdf) Share this article: - - - - - [mailto:?subject='https://www.lcmcendowmentfund.org/our-impact/2018-annual-update-letter'](mailto:?subject='https://www.lcmcendowmentfund.org/our-impact/2018-annual-update-letter') ## Read On [![](https://www.lcmcendowmentfund.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog-Graphic.jpg?width=352&name=Blog-Graphic.jpg)](https://www.lcmcendowmentfund.org/our-impact/2021-annual-update-letter) ### [2021: Where Your Money Went](https://www.lcmcendowmentfund.org/our-impact/2021-annual-update-letter) November 2021 [![](https://www.lcmcendowmentfund.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog-Graphic-rev.jpg?width=352&name=Blog-Graphic-rev.jpg)](https://www.lcmcendowmentfund.org/our-impact/november-2022-annual-update-letter) ### [2022: Where Your Money Went](https://www.lcmcendowmentfund.org/our-impact/november-2022-annual-update-letter) November 28, 2022 [![](https://www.lcmcendowmentfund.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog-Graphic.jpg?width=352&name=Blog-Graphic.jpg)](https://www.lcmcendowmentfund.org/our-impact/december-2024-annual-update-letter) ### [2024: Where Your Money Went](https://www.lcmcendowmentfund.org/our-impact/december-2024-annual-update-letter) November 30, 2024 We hope you and your family are well. 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