Dignity Health | St. Rose Dominican | Reach | Spring 2019

4 StRoseHospitals.org One family’s commitment to humankindness brings a much-needed $10 million donation to R.E.D. Rose Life & hope for so many About the Engelstad Foundation. Kris Engelstad McGarry serves as trustee of the Engelstad Foundation, which her parents, Betty and Ralph, created in 2002 to build and grow a legacy of helping others. “Imagine being uninsured or undocumented and finding a lump in your breast. The fear, worry, and stress is overwhelming,” says Holly Lyman, Director of Community Health and Outreach for Dignity Health–St. Rose Dominican. “In the past, many of these women fell through the cracks or waited too long to be diagnosed and treated.” That’s where St. Rose and R.E.D. (Responsible Early Detection) Rose come in. For 17 years, the program has provided diagnostic services for breast cancer, and other aid, to women and men in southern Nevada—and the need for this help has continued to grow. More recently, funding declined significantly. In fact, in 2018, low resources meant the program had to limit services, helping fewer people than in previous years. An incredible gift In late 2018, the Engelstad Foundation announced a $10 million donation to R.E.D. Rose. These funds mean roughly 550 women and men in need will now be able to receive assistance from the program annually. “St. Rose and the R.E.D. Rose Program have delivered on their promises,” says Kris Engelstad McGarry. “We know this donation will be maximized and, in turn, equate to enhanced access to critical services for so many. We not only see this as an investment in a successful organization and program, but an investment for an even stronger future here in southern Nevada.” “I am a breast cancer survivor myself, so this gift certainly hits home. Wherever we can contribute to southern Nevadans living their healthiest and happiest lives possible, we are ready to help build sustainable and impactful solutions. And, when it comes to breast cancer, early detection efforts and quality treatments are absolutely vital to our neighbors ultimately beating the disease.” R.E.D. Rose: Filling a critical need The Engelstad Foundation R.E.D. Rose Program emphasizes “Responsible Early Detection” of breast cancer. The program provides free clinical breast exams, mammograms, ultrasounds, biopsies, surgical consultations, and support services to women and men, 49 years and younger, who lack adequate health care coverage. R.E.D. Rose navigators help coordinate care from initial screenings through treatment. Support services are also available—such as financial assistance with monthly utilities, transportation costs, groceries, rent, and other incidental expenses—while patients fight breast cancer. Navigators are also trained Nevada Health Link enrollment facilitators who can help clients enroll in insurance plans.