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Medina Hospital Advocate
A Publication of the Medina Hospital Foundation Summer 2021
Edward A Hall 1931–2021 Cleveland Clinic
Philanthropic Fund
Few people saw more changes at Medina Hospital
than retired hospital president Edward Alton Hall, The Cleveland Clinic
who passed away on March 27, 2021 at age 90. Philanthropic Fund is a
simple, savvy way
Mr. Hall served in the United States Army artillery
to create a legacy as
from 1952–1954 in what was then West Germany.
an individual or as a
After his service, he graduated from Kent State
family. You have the
University in 1958 with a degree in Business
flexibility to create
Administration and went on to earn his Masters of
Edward A.Hall a fund that deeply
Hospital Administration from Northwestern University.
impacts one particular
Mr. Hall began his role as president in 1966 and held the position for 27 area of your interest,
years. Under his leadership, the hospital transformed from a brick farm or a fund that spreads
house, known as Medina Community Hospital, to a state-of-the-art medical your generosity across
facility. During his tenure, the hospital grew from 50 inpatient beds to 116. a variety of areas.
To serve a growing number of patients, Mr. Hall was instrumental in developing For many donors, this
the medical staff from 24 to more than 200 staff members. Philanthropic Fund gives
Seeing the importance of community support for the future of healthcare, them the chance to share
Mr. Hall and other pillars of the community formed the Medina Hospital their philanthropic values
Foundation in 1990. At the time of his passing, he was an Honorary Lifetime with the next generations
Member of the foundation’s board of directors. of their family. Together,
the family determines their
Mr. Hall was always trying to improve and grow the hospital and was giving priorities at Cleveland
ingrained in Medina and the support of the community. He was active with Clinic and enjoys watching
Kiwanis, the Medina Chamber of Commerce, Medina County Economic the impact of their family’s
Development and Medina Mental County Health boards. In his professional generosity and legacy.
capacity, he served as president of the Akron Regional Hospital Association
To learn more about
and the Greater Cleveland Hospital Association.
this new opportunity
In 2011 Mr. Hall was honored with the dedication of the Edward A. Hall or receive a brochure,
Conference Center at Cleveland Clinic Medina Hospital. In his remarks at please contact Randy
the dedication ceremony, he said, “You really have to work every single day Fuerst at 330.721.5940
for the success of everyone.” or fuerstr@ccf.org
medinahospitalfoundation.org
Foundation Board Welcomes Janet Harris
Janet Harris has been selected as the newest member of the Medina Hospital
Foundation’s Board of Directors. Her first meeting with the board will be June 7.
Ms. Harris is the chief executive officer of Holland Organization, a family-owned local
company she joined in 2002. She has been CEO since 2008 and is the first non-family
member to hold the role of CEO in the company.
“We are so pleased to have Janet join our board,” said Randy Fuerst, executive director
of the foundation. “She will bring a great deal of experience and knowledge of Medina
Janet Harris County and, more specifically, northern Medina County. Her background in the senior
healthcare industry will add a new dimension to the skill set of the Foundation Board.”
Ms. Harris is committed to being involved in statewide healthcare decision-making and has
been a member of the Ohio Healthcare Association Board of Directors since 2004. She is also
a long-standing member of Ohio Healthcare’s Executive Committee and has served on various
other committees over the years.
Memorial Ms. Harris has lived in Ohio her entire life. She grew up in Valley City, attending Brunswick
Listing High School, and received a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Cleveland State
University in 1996. She lives in Brunswick Hills Township and has two daughters.
In memory of
Pete Jacimovic
Justine Jacimovic
Mary Beth and Scholarship Recipients Announced
Richard Lennox
Cleveland Clinic Medina Hospital, the hospital medical staff and the Medina Hospital
Patricia Wilding
Foundation are pleased to announce this year’s recipients of their annual scholarships for
In memory of Medina County high school graduates who plan to pursue a course of study in the medical
Edward A Hall field during the 2021-22 academic year. In all, $32,000 is being awarded.
Charles and
The hospital, the staff and the foundation have collectively given more than $700,000 in
Jayne Coleman
scholarships to Medina County students over the more than 75-year history of Medina Hospital.
Dennis Hall
Gary and Holly Medina Hospital Medina Hospital Foundation Community Scholarship
Hallman Medical Staff
Brunswick High School Medina High School Homeschooled
Scholarships
Marilyn Manley Haley Fink Alexa DeLuca (lives in Brunswick)
Pod Brunswick High School Paige Stone Molly Evrard Bethany Stefan
Janet Moxely Abigail Lindsey Mansi Pathak
Buckeye High School Bill and Ruth Kelly
Taylor Miklos Brandon Schramm
Melinda and Abby Besida Scholarship
Jordyn Thomas
Andrew Schultz Alysa Healy Wadsworth High School Makayla Grecenuk
Highland High School Elyse Huzyak Emily Scheel
Highland High School
Abigail Ellis Alex Shepherd
Abigail Ellis Jean Myers
Elissa Scheel
Maggie Petersen Scholarship
Medina High School Elissa Scheel Felicia Pasadyn
Kiley Ehlers
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To see the latest, learn the history, read about our supporters, see event photos or
make a gift securely online, please visit us at facebook.com/MedinaHospitalFoundation.
Or visit us on Instagram at instagram.com/medina.hospital.foundation.
The CARES Act Inspires Charitable Giving
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and income (AGI), and thereby reduce directly from an IRA to a charity
Economic Security (CARES) act taxable income. If you make a cash through a qualified charitable
was signed into law on March 27, gift to charity in 2021, it counts distribution (QCD), while also
2020 as an economic stimulus toward the $300 or $600 cap. reducing taxable income.
package designed to provide
Increased Charitable Deduction Reminder: directing a QCD to
immediate relief for individuals and
Limits: Individuals who itemize charity this year (up to $100,000
businesses, including nonprofits.
can continue to deduct much per individual 70 ½ and over)
On Dec. 27, 2020, Congress
greater amounts of their cash will still reduce the taxable IRA
enacted a second stimulus bill
contributions for 2021. Individuals balance. This allows all taxpayers
which extends through 2021 many
can elect to deduct donations up to – itemizers and non-itemizers alike
of the charitable provisions of the
100% of their 2021 AGI (up from – to direct gifts from their IRA to
original CARES Act and adds a few
60% previously). This extended charities in a tax-efficient manner.
new provisions that will benefit the
deduction is for cash gifts that
charitably-minded. The Gift Planning team at
go to a public charity, such as
Cleveland Clinic is available to
New Above-the-Line Standard Cleveland Clinic Medina Hospital.
answer any questions you may
Deduction Available: For the tax
Required Minimum Distributions have about the CARES Act, and
year 2020, individual taxpayers
Resume: Required minimum to assist you with a gift to
who took the standard deduction
distributions (RMD) for individuals Cleveland Clinic Medina Hospital’s
could claim a $300 “above-the
over age 72 that were waived in COVID-19 efforts, or any other
line” deduction for cash gifts made
2020 will now resume in 2021, healthcare initiatives.
to public charities. This deduction
including those from defined benefit
remains for 2021, but has been Please call the gift planning at
pension plans and 457 plans. As
increased to $600 for married 216.444.1245 or send an email
always, the RMD remains attractive
couples filing joint returns. This is to giftplanning@ccf.org. We look
for individuals who would like to
an adjustment to income that will forward to assisting you.
make a significant charitable gift
reduce a donor’s adjusted gross
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PAID
Ken Ganley Kia and Nissan
In April, the caregivers at Cleveland Clinic Medina Hospital received tasty
support from the staff at Ken Ganley Kia and Ken Ganley Nissan. Most of
the snacks will be used by the hospital chaplain in his work supporting the
emotional and spiritual needs of hospital caregivers.
your philanthropic objectives at this time, please call
Medina Hospital Foundation realizes that individuals
the Medina Hospital Foundation at 330.721.5941
you do not wish to receive information relating to
programs, services or developments. However, if
Some of the snacks and the white board are in the recently opened Caregiver
or send an email to medhospfound@ccf.org.
Relaxation Room which was made possible with gifts to the Hospital Foundation.
would like to learn more about its particular
medinahospitalfoundation.org
Medina Hospital Foundation
1000 East Washington St.
Medina Hospital Foundation Board
Medina OH 44256 Ellen Hunter David Burke, DO Foundation Staff
President Russ Corwin Randy Fuerst
Terry Grice
Bill Hutson Executive Director
Janet Harrington
Vice President
Jarrod Long
Donielle Finding, MSN, MBA James Madasz, COO
Secretary Don Miksch
Ann Salek
Ron Plazek
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