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When Ron and Melody Jobst were asked why they support the Health Foundation, their answer was simple. "This hospital is such a big part of our family," Melody said.

"Not only were our children born at Margaret Mary, but the hospital and its team members were here when we really needed them," said Ron, who has worked at MMH for decades. "When Mel's father had a heart attack, he was taken to our Emergency Department. Because of their quick thinking, we were given 15 more years with him."

When Susan’s water broke, both she and her husband, Neal Wiggerman, thought they were about to meet their baby girl. Unfortunately, little Joanna had other plans. After almost 24 hours in labor and little progress, Susan’s physician, Dr. Jeff Hatcher, was left with little choice but to perform a C-section. Just 30 minutes after the decision was made, Joanna was born at 8:07 a.m. on Tuesday, January 30. 

“The care we received was amazing every step of the way from labor to surgery, and finally my postpartum care,” says Susan. “A staff member was there to coach us through every issue we faced as new parents, including an unexpected C-section, help with breastfeeding, and advice on how to soothe a crying newborn.” 

“A lot of people don’t have the luxury of having a great hospital in their backyard,” says Neal. “If you want to have a place like Margaret Mary Health in your community, you have to support it, which is why we give to the Health Foundation.”