Art Mathisen | President & CEO | Good Shepherd Health Care System

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our rapidly-growing orthopedic practice, which 
includes five orthopedic surgeons, one surgical 
podiatrist, and one surgical physiatrist.
Our Annual Report again reflects a positive operating 
margin and a stable financial picture as we look 
ahead to a strategic planning year filled with ample 
opportunities to grow and expand. I want to thank our 

supportive Board of Trustees, our Executive Team, our 
Medical Staff, Department Heads, and our dedicated 
employees and volunteers for making Good Shepherd 
Health Care System one of the finest healthcare 
organizations in the region and country! And especially 
to our patients who choose us for their healthcare—
thank you for trusting us with your care.

medical bills. Free medical transportation is a service 
Good Shepherd provides to patients, as well as 
free prescription deliveries. Last fiscal year, Good 
Shepherd provided 7,421 patient rides and 2,390 
free prescription home deliveries. Additionally, 
286 free health classes and events were offered 
to the community, including the annual Family 
Health & Fitness Day event that had over 600 
community members attend for free flu shots, 
lipid screenings, dental/vision screenings and 50 
health-related vendors. Another highlight was 
the tremendous community support from Good 
Shepherd Community Health Foundation, with 

$276,000 awarded in grants to local organizations 
and scholarships to 39 high school graduates, 
college students and medical professionals seeking 
additional medical training.
Good Shepherd Health Care System’s future is 
bright and well-positioned to thrive. On behalf of 
the Board of Trustees and the communities we 
represent, I want to express my gratitude to the 
medical staff, employees, and volunteers who 
provide compassionate, patient-centered care, 
and for their contributions in making this another 
successful year.

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From the President & CEO (continued)

A Message from the Board of Trustees (continued)

Jon Lorence | Board of Trustees Chair | Good Shepherd Health Care System

Jon Lorence