December 2018
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Welcome to
Dustin Wright and
Farewell to
Mike Donlin
Open House
November 30
5 - 7 p.m.
West Entrance

Auxiliary Goodie Sale
December 7
2 - 6 p.m.
FVH Conf Center
Welcome Dustin Wright!
On December 10, 2018, Floyd Valley Healthcare will greet their new CEO.   Dustin Wright, FACHE is coming to Floyd Valley from UnityPoint Health - Marshalltown where he served as Vice President of Operations. 

"Our Board has been very much impressed with our interaction with Dustin during and after the initial interview/hiring process. We are confident that Dustin has the leadership and communication skills needed to carry on the excellent service which Floyd Valley Healthcare is providing the citizens of Plymouth County," states Bill Young, Board of Trustees Chair.
 
"I am thrilled for the opportunity to move and be a part of the Le Mars community!" states Dustin. "I am looking forward to being an active member in the community and meeting people as I get settled into my new home and position at Floyd Valley Healthcare."
 
Dustin enjoys staying physically active which includes golf, bike riding and running. He also enjoys the outdoors including hunting, fishing and watching sports. Dustin, being an alumni of the University of Iowa, is an avid Iowa Hawkeye fan!
Bon Voyage Mike Donlin!

After twenty years at the helm of FVH, Mike Donlin will be retiring on November 30th. Mike has a long list of accomplishments during his tenure at FVH including the acquisition of Medical Associates, PC and new clinics in Le Mars and Remsen, a number of additions including the Emergency Department and North Addition and multiple interior remodels, the garden and a several technology upgrades right up to his retirement, adding a 3D mammography system that will be installed after the first of the year.
 
What he is looking forward to the most in retirement is summed up best in one word - REST! After serving in the Navy for 23 years and then as administrator at FVH, there have been many tough decisions, campaigns, meetings, after hours work and the list goes on and on! Being able to set his own schedule looks very appealing.
 
Mike is excited to have the flexibility to travel and time to visit family and friends. With his children being spread out, he will making trips to Omaha to visit Liz, travel to Toronto to see Kate and Anthony and to New York to spend time with Chris, Maeva and his three granddaughters. He is will also take advantage of warm weather to the south during the winter months.
 
This spring he will take the time to work on his golf game! He will continue to volunteer with local causes such as church, the Legion, Kiwanis and Knights of Columbus. But before then, he will be taking some much deserved time for himself and his family.

Bon Voyage Mike!
Meet Our Hot Shot Skylar!
Skylar Olson is a strong, courageous and happy 6 year old that has been diagnosed with a rare gene syndrome called Cornelia De Lange Syndrome (CdLS).  Though Skylar has had a difficult health road, she is full of light and has a knack for making people smile. 

Mom says that Floyd Valley Healthcare speech therapist Alissa makes them feel so comfortable and the fact that she cares for her patients is evident. She knows that Skylar feels safe and happy when with Alissa.   After some hard work, Skylar is beginning to say a few small words, is able to use selective sign language, and is communicating with a symbol-based picture system.  Through a combination of these communication modalities, Skylar has begun sharing opinions and jokes with friends and family. 
 
Although the exact number is unknown, CdLS likely affects 1 in 10,000 to 30,000 newborns according to the CdLS Foundation. This syndrome is characterized by slow growth before and after birth leading to health issues including short stature, intellectual disability and abnormalities of bones in the arms, hands, and fingers. Similar to autism, it can lead to behavior problems which can affect communication and social interaction. Depending on the severity of the disease and other coexisting health issues, most children with CdLS will live well into their adulthood.
 
Please join us in celebrating Skylar, our December  Hot Shot!